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NORTH STAR
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named NORTH STAR
NORTH STAR is a 2014 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2014, most recently in August 2025, along with 26 deficiencies.
Records from 2014 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 12 August 2025.
- Built
- 2014
- Last inspected
- 12 August 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 26 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1252650
1271611
Flag
UNITED STATES
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Maury page id
psix-1271611
Inspections, by type
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2014–2025)
The 15 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 4.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 53 / net 42
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderRIVER STEEL INC · LACROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 2014
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Outdrive
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portWELCOME, MN
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 23 April 2026 · expires 31 May 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it53 - Simplified, Gross Ton
42 - Simplified, Net Ton
42 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Radio station licence
No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of
6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.
A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.
Inspection history · 15
12 August 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8208299
8 August 2025
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8204813
19 April 2024
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7898320
2 October 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7802115
8 September 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7554058
14 October 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7332653
1 September 2021
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7301837
5 August 2020
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7025454
19 February 2020
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6931434
13 June 2019
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6701929
28 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6699168
27 August 2018
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6525369
29 August 2017
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6255483
11 July 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5937337
2 June 2014
Simplified Stability Test · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4877491
Deficiency record · 26
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
If a vessel completes a satisfactory alternate hull exam, with the underwater survey portion conducted predominantly by an approved underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV), the vessel must undergo one alternate hull and one internal structural exam, within any five-year period. Vessel exceeded 5-year period listed on COI for hull examination. Hull examination must be completed by 18 AUG 2025.
46 CFR 176.600(e)
705c
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 August 2025
Resolved
Approval of bowls of other than steel construction will specify if a flame shield is required. Racor fuel strainers for main engines do not have drip bowls as per manufacturer design.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(6)
16c
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 8 August 2025
Resolved
For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Sea-Fire system service records must be provided.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(2)
16c
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 8 August 2025
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio...including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission. Station license was not available for review.
46 CFR 184.502
16c
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 August 2025
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Child life jackets must be segregated from adult life jackets.
46 CFR 180.78(a)(5)
16c
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 August 2025
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. Marking for number of child life jackets stored above operating station is required.
46 CFR 185.604(f)
16c
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 2 September 2021
Resolved
Repair or replace cracked window in the main cabin, port side.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 2 September 2021
Resolved
Limit the amount of combustible material stored below decks to items necessary to daily operations.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 2 September 2021
Resolved
Attach a restraining lanyard to prevent the forward and aft hatches from falling overboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Danger areas
Issued 2 September 2021
Resolved
Secure grill propane tank to prevent movement when underway.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 August 2020
Resolved
Install junction box covers on all led light fixtures on the upperdeck.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 5 August 2020
Resolved
Replace missing speaker for the aft deck PA system
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 13 June 2019
Resolved
Pressure gauge at fire pump outlet indicated faulty pressure while system de-energized. Replace gauge and demonstrate proper pressure during energized and de-energized states.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 13 June 2019
Resolved
Discovered that the fixed fire suppression system was not annually serviced. Provide service report for proper system servicing.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
Current COD expired July 31, 2018. Renew COD and provide proof of renewal.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 29 August 2017
Resolved
No night operations until proper repair of mast light.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 29 August 2017
Resolved
Life rings on board need labeled with vessel name.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 29 August 2017
Resolved
All lifejacket storage must be labeled with contrasting colors 2in. in height.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 2 June 2014
Resolved
120V GFI outlet box located centerline on the upper deck canopy frame needs a water tight fitting installed for the cable penetration.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 2 June 2014
Resolved
Flexible fuel oil return tines on both MDE's need chaffing gear installed.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 2 June 2014
Resolved
Hydraulic and fuel lines in engine room need to be supported with metallic straps.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 2 June 2014
Resolved
Vessel has six child size type 1 PFD's onboard and 13 are required.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 2 June 2014
Resolved
Anchor light is blocked by TV receiver dome and isn't visible from 360*. Light needs to be raised at least 18"
Communications › Public Address System › Amplifier
Issued 2 June 2014
Resolved
PA system is not yet operational, technician was working on the system at the time of the inspection.. There is a functioning bullhorn on board.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 2 June 2014
Resolved
Install and prove proper operation of override switch on the fixed fire protection system automatic shut down.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 2 June 2014
Resolved
Provide complete documentation of enrolment of vessel crew in a random drug testing program. All pre employment testing is to be provided prior to operation.
Ownership record
The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title,
with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.