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TAILWATCHER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Other hulls named TAILWATCHER

TAILWATCHER is a 2014 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2014, most recently in May 2026, along with 19 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2020.

Records from 2014 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 May 2026.

Built: 2014
Last inspected: 13 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 17
Deficiencies: 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2020
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

1252299

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WDP6485

1276578

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

368373110

Maury page id

psix-1276578

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations15

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 12 calendar years (2014–2026)

The 17 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)35.9 ft × 13.0 ft × 3.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 7 / net 7

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderARMSTRONG MARINE INC · PORT ANGELES, WA, UNITED STATES · built 2014

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Outdrive

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationTwin Hull

Hailing portSEWARD, AK

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 21 May 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 it7 - Simplified, Gross Ton
7 - 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

WDP6485MMSI 368373110 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 12 June 2024, expires 12 June 2034

WDH4139MMSI 367614570 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 April 2014, cancelled 15 June 2024

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 17

13 May 2026 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8383617

20 April 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8353111

13 May 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8135507

22 April 2024 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7899576

17 May 2023 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7690561

10 May 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7449680

12 May 2021 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7285194

18 May 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6955414

25 July 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC MUSTANG (WPB 1310) · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6764053

2 May 2019 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6675553

18 May 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6401037

11 May 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6401035

9 May 2017 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6137570

11 May 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5915919

4 May 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5907814

21 June 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC MUSTANG (WPB 1310) · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4901348

30 May 2014 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4877579

Deficiency record · 19

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 17 May 2023 Resolved

The location identification and quantity of life jackets stowage must be provided. All adult life jackets did not have a stowage location or quantity for identification.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 June 2023
Resolved 20 June 2023
Resolution: Corrected.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 17 May 2023 Resolved

As a part of the Employee Assistance Program, there must be one member of the crew who has received the required supervisory training. The list on board did not have any member from the provided crew.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 June 2023
Resolved 20 June 2023
Resolution: Corrected.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel

Issued 17 May 2023 Resolved

Each vessel must have a member who is certified as a Radio Operator. No crewman had the required training and FCC Radio Operator permit.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 June 2023
Resolved 20 June 2023
Resolution: Corrected.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 10 May 2022 Resolved

Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or great lakes routes must have a life jacket water light. Water lights are expired. Replace all water lights. Vessel restricted to daylight operations until resolved.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 May 2022
Resolution: New lifejacket lights installed.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 10 May 2022 Resolved

EPIRB hydrostatic release expired. Replace hydrostatic release.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 May 2022

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 10 May 2022 Resolved

Portable light inoperable. Repair/replace and prove proper operation.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 May 2022
Resolved 18 May 2022
Resolution: Repaired lights.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB

Issued 19 May 2020 Resolved

EPIRB battery found expired. Vessel restricted to operate not more than 3 NM from shore.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 June 2020
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: Purchased new EPIRB

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 19 May 2020 Resolved

First aid kit was found expired.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 June 2020
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: Purchased new first aid kit.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 19 May 2020 Resolved

Vessel only had 02 fire buckets. Total of 03 required.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 June 2020
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: Purchased new fire bucket.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)

Issued 19 May 2020 Resolved

Crack found on starboard window, renew.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 June 2020
Resolved 29 June 2020
Resolution: Renewed

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation

Issued 19 May 2020 Resolved

Vesesl operates on Oceans route and does not have MF radio.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 June 2020
Resolved 3 June 2020
Resolution: Amended COI for Coastwise route, therefore this is no longer applicable.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 19 May 2020 Resolved

Show proof of drug testing.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: Provided proof of enrollment.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 18 May 2020 Resolved

Vessel experienced a marine casualty resulting in the loss of the port lower unit. Conduct satisfactory repairs.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2020
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory sea trials after proper repairs were made.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 18 May 2020 Resolved

Conduct satisfactory sea trials in the presence of a Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2020
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory sea trials after proper repairs were made.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar

Issued 9 May 2019 Resolved

Radar was inoperable. Repair. Vessel is not required a radar; however, vessel rep stated that radar is always used.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 May 2019
Resolved 5 June 2019
Resolution: Radar operational.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 9 May 2019 Resolved

First aid kit was out of date.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 June 2019
Resolved 5 June 2019
Resolution: First aid kit updated.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 9 May 2019 Resolved

There was no FCC Safety Certificate onboard. 47CFR80

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 June 2019
Resolved 5 June 2019
Resolution: FCC cert onboard.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 9 May 2019 Resolved

Portable lights were inoperable.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 May 2019
Resolved 5 June 2019
Resolution: portable lights were operational.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List

Issued 30 May 2014 Resolved

Provide current coast pilot and light list.

Due 30 May 2014
Resolved 30 May 2014

Casualty record · 1

31 May 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6993083

Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

TAIL WATCHER (2020). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.