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JOEL W MILLER
JOEL W MILLER is a 1974 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 35 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2020.
Records from 2008 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 April 2026.
- Built
- 1974
- Last inspected
- 15 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 35 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2008–2020
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
15 April 2026
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies
35 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 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
557037
WDB3245
128405
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-128405
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)60.2 ft × 16.6 ft × 7.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 52 / net 35
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBREAUX'S BAY-CRAFT INC · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1974
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portPORT JEFFERSON, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 24 September 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it52 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
35 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
35 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
ANTARCTICA Tank Ship · MISLE 957025 · 13 October 2020 · activity 7078207Inspection history · 24
15 April 2026
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8340376
6 November 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8264871
9 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8131588
22 July 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7965142
21 August 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7773090
18 August 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7771160
6 July 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7734986
31 May 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7464080
25 May 2022
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7452005
23 March 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7416644
12 November 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7349594
22 April 2021
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7171265
14 October 2020
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7077977
13 October 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7078207
20 July 2020
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7007802
6 January 2020
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7011266
1 October 2019
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6825657
1 August 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6769302
23 July 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6719838
2 July 2018
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6464130
17 January 2018
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6339355
12 July 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5944577
25 April 2016
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5862143
6 April 2016
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5848407
Deficiency record · 35
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 July 2024
Resolved
Each nozzle must be corrosion-resistant material and be capable of being changed between a solid stream and a spray pattern. The nozzle on board does not change into a spray pattern.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 22 July 2024
Resolved
At each inspection, bilges are examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil. The engine room bilges has an accumulation of oil and oily pads.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 July 2024
Resolved
Shutoff valves must be fitted in the fuel supply lines to stop the flow of fuel. There were zip ties on the reach rod of the aft fuel shutoff. Remove zip ties and ensure shutoff valve is still operable.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 22 July 2024
Resolved
Each lifefloat and buoyant apparatus must have a waterlight approved under 46 CFR 161.010. The water light for one of the lifefloats is not working and both waterlights for the lifefloats are expired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 22 July 2024
Resolved
Each overnight accommodation space on a vessel must be fitted with an independent modular smoke detector. The smoke detector in the overnight accommodation space needs a battery replacement.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 21 August 2023
Resolved
crop and renew wasted bilge pipes in tank space. Prior to credit dry dock.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 18 August 2023
Resolved
The vessel needs to be dry dock to see the extent of the damage that occurred after grounding. The entire hull, shafts, props, rudder, and struts need to be examine for further damage. Submit a repair proposal to the CG for approval. Make repairs after approval.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 6 July 2023
Resolved
The generator exhaust stbd side laz, has a crack in the weld. Issued requirement to fix crack.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF Radio installation
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Provide position information for DSC capable radio.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
Crop and renew cracked and holes side shell plating on the stbd quarter.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
Crop and renew cracked and holes side shell plating on the stbd quarter.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
Renew overboard discharge pipe for sink. Pipe is holes in way of the check valve.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
Make penetrations in E/R blkd gas tight.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 23 March 2022
Resolved
Tighten rear engine mounts for ship service generator.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
The hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. The E/R and steering space hatches are not watertight. Repair to work as designed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Lifelines and pendants are tangled between LF. LF should be free of any obstruction in event of emergency.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
The float light on both LF is not wrapped around the body.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Each LF must have a retro tape. The retro tape is deteriorated and needs renew.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Remote Fuel Valves shutoff station must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1 inch high indicating purpose of the valve and direction or operation. Fuel shutoff valve not marked. Label fuel shutoff valve.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel doesnt have required first aid with all contents to meet approval series 160.41. Fit vessel with first aid kit meeting requirements.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
None of the crew accomdation spaces rack lighting are operable. Repair to function as designed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
The man overboard recovery device had a seized ratchet crank. Replace and prove proper operations.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Provide propper operation of E-lights
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Replace mattresses with mattresse that comply with current fire rating
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Replace smoke alarm located in passenger berthing area
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Re-crimp possitve terminal cable on starboard engine to the battery.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 23 July 2019
Resolved
Properly install electrical light in shower
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 29 April 2016
Resolved
Repair vessel's horn.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Markings
Issued 29 April 2016
Resolved
Re-stencil life floats.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 29 April 2016
Resolved
Stencil lifeflaot paddles with vessel name.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 29 April 2016
Resolved
Repair compass light.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 29 April 2016
Resolved
Repair emergency light in lower passenger compartment.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 29 April 2016
Resolved
Renew expired medications in first aid kit.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 29 April 2016
Resolved
Remove dead ended cable under pilothouse console.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle
Issued 29 April 2016
Resolved
Renew gaskets on engine room hatches.
Casualty record · 4
23 October 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3419102
8 October 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5738694
12 July 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5944577
13 October 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7078207
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.
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.