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ISLAND HOPPER
ISLAND HOPPER is a passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 38 deficiencies.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 31 March 2026.
- Built
- Not recorded
- Last inspected
- 31 March 2026
- Documentation
- Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 38 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
31 March 2026
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies
38 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
WDK4867
1285801
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1285801
Documentation record
Tonnage as PSIX records it2 - Simplified, Net Ton
2 - Simplified, Gross Ton
2 - Simplified, Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
Vessel history report
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. What a sparse-record report looks like.
Inspection history · 17
31 March 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8302224
5 March 2026
Drydock Exam · Vessel Attendance · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8320266
16 April 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8099279
8 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Oregon Inlet · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7998755
16 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7913425
7 May 2024
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7908059
6 June 2023
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7703422
9 August 2022
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7528685
23 May 2022
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7457057
23 August 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7300925
3 August 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7284704
2 August 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7274881
14 May 2020
COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6951649
24 January 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6917706
5 April 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6659180
29 August 2018
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6526091
9 October 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6027087
Deficiency record · 38
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
Lakes, bays, and sounds, and rivers routes. A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry:(1) Three hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. MI observed that the vessel was missing 03 red flares.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator must be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, including the following:(1) Inspection of each portable fire extinguisher, semi-portable fire extinguisher, and fixed gas fire extinguishing system to check for excessive corrosion and general condition. MI observed the 4A fire extinguisher was undercharged and will need to serviced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. MI observed the vessel had 01 life jacket out of service and 02 missing. Vessel will need 03 new jackets.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. MI observed contents inside to be expired.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of GMDSS equipment
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
The bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone station will be inspected on vessels subject to regular inspections pursuant to the requirements of Parts II and III of Title III of the Communications Act, the Safety Convention. MI observed that the radio certificate was expired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 16 April 2025
Resolved
Portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Annual fire servicing not conducted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 16 April 2025
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 9.5 liter buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words "FIRE BUCKET" must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 April 2025
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines. Shutoff valve was found to be inoperable with a non-secured handle.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 April 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Two ring life buoys were found with dry rotted grab lines, cracks in the foam, not properly marked with vessel name and insufficient coverage with retro reflective tape.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 16 April 2025
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Vessels all-around white light was found inoperable. (Restricted to day light only)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. Master was unable to produce his medical certificate.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
Vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Items in the first-aid kit have expired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel of more than 26 feet in length... must carry a minimum of one life buoy of not less than 24 inches in diameter. Both life buoys have deteriorated and are no longer serviceable.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
Master of a vessel... shall keep a correct, written count of all passengers... the passenger count must be communicated verbally or in writing, and available ashore at the vessel's normal berthing location...
Shoreside box for containing the passenger count was broken and been removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 August 2022
Resolved
Vessels must have at least 03 fire buckets on board. Vessel is missing 01 fire bucket. Attach lanyard to all fire buckets. 46CFR181.610.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 August 2022
Resolved
01 life ring must have a line affixed to the life ring. life line attached to the life ring is not serviceable. Replace line attached to water light. 46CFR180.70
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 9 August 2022
Resolved
Vessel must have proper navigation lights IAW Navigation Rules. Port and Starboard running lights are inoperable. Vessel is restricted to day light operations and fair weather. 46CFR180.70
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 9 August 2022
Resolved
Vessel must keep the stability letter onboard the vessel. Owner does not have a copy of the vessel stability letter onboard the vessel. 46CFR176.306
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 9 August 2022
Resolved
Marine employers must implement a drug and alcohol testing program. Vessel does not have proof of membership to a drug and alcohol testing program. 46CFR16.230.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 2 August 2021
Resolved
MI found steering helm loose and steering ram leaking IAW 46CFR176.814
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 August 2021
Resolved
MI found life bouy with inoperable light, missing reflective tape, and missing corrosion resistant clips for the light and life line IAW 46CFR180.70.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 August 2021
Resolved
Portable fire extinguisher not installed in correct location or with approved mount IAW 46CFR181.520.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 2 August 2021
Resolved
Portable gasoline tanks not properly installed with rapid jettison capabilities IAW 46CFR176.830.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 2 August 2021
Resolved
Provide FCC Radio operators permit IAW 47CFR80.159.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 August 2021
Resolved
Found 04 lifejackets inoperable. Vessel limited to 15 P.O.B. IAW 46CFR180.71.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical first aid
Issued 2 August 2021
Resolved
Provide valid CPR/First aid card IAW 46CFR176.840 / NVIC 1-91
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 August 2021
Resolved
Vessel canopy not properly attached. Properly attach canopy IAW 46CFR176.800.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
Vessel is missing additional ring lifebuoy required for master only operations. Install ring lifebuoy.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
Several items are missing from the medical kit. Procure missing items.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
Compass is not lit. Provide means for lighting compass.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
Clip for attaching floating waterlight to lifebuoy is missing. Install clip.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers are not mounted. Provide proper mounts for the fire extinguishers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
Found loose flexible hose installation. Provide double hose clamps.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
Provide proof of enrollment in chemical testing program.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Life-saving signals
Issued 30 October 2018
Resolved
Found container for distress signals not watertight. Provide watertight container marked "Distress Signals".
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 30 October 2018
Resolved
Found emergency procedures not posted. Post emergency procedures.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 29 August 2018
Resolved
Found vessel name missing from port and stbd sides of the hull. Affix vessel name.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 9 October 2016
Resolved
Vessel failed to complete its annual examination within the required timeframe. Complete annual exam.
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.