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CHIEF

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Other hulls named CHIEF

CHIEF is a 2014 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2014, most recently in May 2026, along with 24 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2014 and 2019.

Records from 2014 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 May 2026.

Built
2014
Last inspected
18 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
22
Deficiencies
24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
3 investigations · 2014–2019
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
1252884
IMO number
—
Call sign
—
MISLE id
1281318
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368211820
Maury page id
psix-1281318

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations19
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record 12 calendar years (2014–2026)
The 22 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)32.4 ft × 11.0 ft × 4.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 10 / net 8
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBOHENKAMPS WHITEWATER CUSTOMS · BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES · built 2014
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionJet Drive
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portWHITE BIRD, ID
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 2 December 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it10 - Simplified, Gross Ton
8 - 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

WDM5022MMSI 368211820 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 July 2021, expires 24 July 2031
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 · 22

18 May 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8407296
17 June 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8167397
19 July 2024 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7962088
20 March 2024 COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7877258
12 May 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7672885
15 June 2022 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7484111
6 July 2021 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7247637
24 April 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7187075
24 February 2021 Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7159007
21 July 2020 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7014774
16 January 2020 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6898254
19 May 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6692316
11 April 2019 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6660660
13 December 2018 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6598800
13 December 2018 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6614159
12 December 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6616211
31 October 2018 DAPI Audit · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6575620
1 March 2018 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6363750
1 May 2017 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6149399
14 March 2016 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5833112
1 October 2014 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5000888
14 May 2014 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4859406

Deficiency record · 24

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. The vessel's fireboy system was overdue for annual servicing. Conduct required servicing and provide proof of servicing to attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 July 2024
Resolution: Proof of servicing provided to MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight. The light for the lifebuoy was inoperable. Provide operational light and test in water in presence of attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 July 2024
Resolution: Vessel routes and conditions was changed to daylight hours only, no more than 1 nm from shore. Floating waterlight requirement was removed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall have the vessel ready to conduct test to include: operational test of the means provided for pumping bilges. During the operational test of the forward electric submersible bilge pump, the pump would only actuate after manualmanipulation by operator. Address issue and perform as designed operational tests of all onboard bilge pumps in presence of attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 July 2024
Resolution: Satisfactory operation of pump witnessed by marine inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 15 June 2022 Resolved
CP1- Vessel COD had an expiration date of 31 May 2022. Vessel owner/operator shall supply the vessel with an up to date COD. While on site, vessel operator supplied Inspectors with a receipt confirming he had applied for the new COD.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Recieved a copy of the vessels up to date COD.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 6 July 2021 Resolved
The company was unable to provide the MI on site with a valid FCC fleet station license. Documentation needs to be provided to MI to reflect station license for all three vessels.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 August 2021
Resolved 5 August 2021
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 6 July 2021 Resolved
Copy of MIS report for drug testing was not available. Ensure compliance with chemical testing reporting requirements by providing a copy of the previous year MIS report to the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 August 2021
Resolved 6 August 2021
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 July 2021 Resolved
Vessel and Crew drills should be conducted on each vessel in the companies fleet to ensure competency on each vessel. The company should provide a log book for each vessel showing the drills conducted.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 August 2021
Resolved 5 August 2021
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 13 December 2018 Resolved
Repair/Replace and prove proper operation of vessel main steering system.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 December 2018
Resolved 16 December 2018
Resolution: Main steering cylinder repaired, installed and tested underway with sat results.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 1 November 2018 Resolved
Provide replacement plan to address cracking issue with windshields.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 November 2018
Resolved 11 March 2019
Resolution: Fwd windows & side windows installed as required.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 1 November 2018 Resolved
Provide repair proposal for cracked aft starboard hurricane bar.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 November 2018
Resolved 11 March 2019
Resolution: Plan received, approved with installation completed as required.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 1 November 2018 Resolved
Complete all requirements from DAPI Audit.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 November 2018
Resolved 13 December 2018
Resolution: Received updated listing of employees who have been added to DAPI consortium.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 August 2018 Resolved
Provide proof of payment and closure of overdue user fee invoice from 2015.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 September 2018
Resolved 17 September 2018
Resolution: FINCEN updated special note attesting to company past due debt satisfied.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 14 August 2018 Resolved
Repair internal welds of weld attachment of gussets ivo overhead and verticals tubes at bow. Noted this is a reoccurring issue with suspect cause being induced stress from externally mounted ladder.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 August 2018
Resolved 28 August 2018
Resolution: Attended vessel at Niagara Falls facility witnessing satisfactory weld repairs.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 1 March 2018 Resolved
Non-Structural failure of step weld repaired prior to departure. Company aware of reoccurring failure of welded component.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 March 2018
Resolved 1 March 2018
Resolution: Non-Structural failure of step weld repaired prior to departure.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 19 April 2016 Resolved
Replace battery for ring buoy light and prove proper operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 April 2016
Resolved 19 April 2016
Resolution: Battery replaced and observed proper operation.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Bridge Resource Management Policy/Procedures
Issued 19 April 2016 Resolved
Provide on board Navigation Rules Handbook
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 April 2016
Resolved 29 April 2016
Resolution: Copy provided on board vessel.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Linkage
Issued 1 October 2014 Resolved
Submit plan to modify vessel steering components to prevent re-occurrence of failure experienced 09/27/2014. Inspection identified that each of the three vessel linkage differ slightly. Arrangement allow vertical & lateral movement transferring pressures to vertical pin & sleeve. Failure of GONAGO:GO:H III broken bushing is a causal factor of failure.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 January 2015
Resolved 6 May 2015
Resolution: Verified installation of steering systems to plan review drawing and operation.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 1 October 2014 Resolved
Remove in line check valves installed bilge discharge lines for each vessel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 October 2014
Resolved 8 October 2014
Resolution: Attended vessel and witnessed removal of check valves and proper installation of bilge lines.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 1 October 2014 Resolved
Submit plan to modify installed bilge water management system to sufficiently discharge water from vessel bilge. {this requirement is in addition to the required UL approved pumps; be it an additional high volume engine driven pump or alternate pumps of sufficient capacity to de-water spaces. Additional pump must meet ignition protection standard (ce).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 December 2014
Resolved 6 May 2015
Resolution: Bilge pumps installed as depicted within plan review document and Waterwitch switches installed. Installation and operation verified.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Vessel Specific Watch Policy/Procedures
Issued 1 October 2014 Resolved
Provide modification to company operation manual to require pre-trip check of bilge pump float switches, engine space blowers & steering components. This check must be logged within vessel log with verification sign/initial completed by master & assistant.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 October 2014
Resolved 8 October 2014
Resolution: Review of ops manual provides sufficient verbiage contained to satisfy requirement and post causality on vsl III logs are being maintained as required.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Vessel Specific Watch Policy/Procedures
Issued 1 October 2014 Resolved
Provide modification to company operations manual to require master to verify with initial the trip log attesting that the vessel number, master/assistant & deck hand & number of passengers have been correctly documented.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 October 2014
Resolved 8 October 2014
Resolution: MI review of operations manual identified sufficient verbiage contained to satisfy requirement and as companies logs are now, post causality, being maintained cleared requirement.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Vessel Specific Watch Policy/Procedures
Issued 1 October 2014 Resolved
Provide modification to company operations manual outlining reporting requirements to the U.S. Coast Guard upon initial report & CG-2692 within required time frames.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 October 2014
Resolved 6 May 2015
Resolution: Revised company operations manual provided meeting requirement.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 14 May 2014 Resolved
Obtain Station Licenses for installed marine radios on all 3 vessels.
Due 30 June 2014
Resolved 16 June 2014
Resolution: Received Reference copy of Radio Station Authorization
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 14 May 2014 Resolved
Provide proof of corrections to the Certificates of Documentation on the vessels for the following: Roman numeral I for GONAGO:GO:H; Correct owner name for all vessels; and Recreational endorsement for all vessels.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 December 2014
Resolved 6 May 2015
Resolution: New COD corrected.

Casualty record · 3

27 September 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4999696
12 December 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6616211
19 May 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6692316
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

GONAGO:GO:H II (2014–2019). 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.