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BIG KAHUKA
BIG KAHUKA is a 2014 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 25 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2015.
Records from 2015 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 24 March 2026.
- Built
- 2014
- Last inspected
- 24 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2015
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 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 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
24 March 2026
Deficiencies
25 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
not do.
Identity
1254154
WDH5511
1278583
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1278583
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)45.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 3.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 5 / net 5
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSIGHTSEER MARINE LLC · HUDSON, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2014
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portVENICE, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 3 June 2025 · expires 31 July 2026
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 it5 - Simplified, Gross Ton
5 - Simplified, Net Ton
5 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 14
24 March 2026
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8316577
23 February 2026
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8300635
2 June 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8150152
5 June 2024
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7913820
5 May 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7681561
12 October 2022
Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7595349
31 May 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7465322
26 May 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7207061
15 April 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6939302
23 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6691049
18 October 2018
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6524571
23 May 2018
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6392561
17 May 2017
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6152172
20 May 2016
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5953205
Deficiency record · 25
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 24 March 2026
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(2)
MI observed the GPS coordinate wasn't connected to the radio. Vessel must connect the GPS to the radio to allow DSC.
47CFR80.905
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 24 March 2026
Resolved
A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is, or is likely to become, a serious marine incident as defined in § 4.03-2 of subchapter A of this chapter shall comply with the requirements of § 4.06 in subchapter A of this chapter. MI observed expired alcohol test strips.
46 CFR 185.212
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 24 March 2026
Resolved
Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable life raft, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative; Vessel did not have logs.
46CFR185.728(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 March 2026
Resolved
Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a
designated member of the crew. Vessel did not conduct tests.
46 CFR 176.810
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 8 July 2025
Resolved
Oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, and Great Lakes routes. A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry—
(1) Six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.121; and
(2) Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel has 9 red distress signals on board. Provide 3 additional distress signals. 46 CFR 180.68(a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80.
Vessel does not have a FCC Station License or FCC Safety Certificate on board. Vessel restricted to no more than 1000 feet from shore.
46 CFR 184.502
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 5 June 2024
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Vessel’s white mast headlight was broken. Vessel restricted to daylight operation.
46CFR183.420
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 June 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Life jackets had the incorrect name printed on them.
46CFR185.604
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 5 June 2024
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Vessel did not have emergency instructions posted.
46CFR185.510
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 5 June 2024
Resolved
The Marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Vessel representative could not provide testing devices on board the vessel.
46CFR185.212
46CFR4.06-15(a)
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 5 June 2024
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 5 June 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including the following: Inspection of all railings and bulwarks and their attachment to the hull structure. The starboard embarkation station Stanton was broken.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 31 May 2022
Resolved
Firebuckets are not onboard. Corrected on spot.
46CFR181.610
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 23 May 2019
Resolved
All cable and wire installed on the vessel must
protected from the weather and not be installed with
sharp bends. During the inspection, found exposed wire
leading to the starboard fuel pump in way of the fuel
tank due to improper bend in the installation of the
wire. Correct within 14 days to the satisfaction of
attending marine inspector.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 23 May 2018
Resolved
The vessel's first kit contained expired items. All burn ointment needs to be replaced. 14 days given to clear.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 23 May 2018
Resolved
The battery in the lifebuoy water light needs to be
replaced due to expiration date. 14 days given to clear.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 23 May 2018
Resolved
The starboard navigation light bulb was not functional.
The crew replaced and corrected prior to conclusion of
inspection.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 23 May 2018
Resolved
All pages of the vessel's current COI need to be posted.
The vessel had an old copy of their COI posted.
Corrected on the spot.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Provide chart for operating area.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Provide updated copy of CG Light List and Coast Pilot.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephony Cert.
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of radio yearly inspection.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Bottom Plug
Issued 20 May 2016
Resolved
Pontoon plug in 5th chamber/aft space port side not secured. Verify plugs are secure before ops.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 20 May 2016
Resolved
Expired flares must be stored separate from servic flares.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 20 May 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of stern light found inoperative. Vessel restricted to day light operations.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs
Issued 20 May 2016
Resolved
Mark name / call sigh on emergency broadcast placard.
Casualty record · 1
10 September 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 5719561
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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 1
RIVER QUEEN (2015). 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.