Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 1 July 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)38.7 ft × 12.9 ft × 3.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 13 / net 12
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderPAUL JONES · CROCHERON, MD, UNITED STATES · built 1975
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 2 October 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 it13 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
12 - 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.
Inspection history · 17
1 July 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8172461
16 January 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8064497
8 July 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7952868
5 July 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7733712
23 February 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7641347
5 July 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7497205
26 August 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7297430
21 June 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7234185
21 May 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Oxford · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7203329
4 May 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6948101
14 February 2020
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6909278
21 January 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6891476
2 July 2019
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6733737
5 June 2018
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6437101
15 June 2017
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6180459
7 February 2017
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6084448
6 June 2016
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5911836
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 July 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight with a lanyard of at least 3 feet and no more than 6 feet, secured around the body of the ring life buoy, using a corrosion-resistant clip. The clip must have a strength of at least 50 pounds. Vessel had floating water light tied to the end of the 60 foot lifeline.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 July 2024
Resolved 2 July 2025
Resolution: Verified correct waterlight arrangement during annual inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 5 July 2023
Resolved
46CFR160.010(n) - The color of the buoyant apparatus must be primarily vivid reddish orange as defined by sections 13 and 14 of FED-STD-595C (incorporated by reference, see § 160.010-1 of this subpart. Life float was discolored on both sides. Lifefloat had broken paddle, Lifefloats painter line was wasted and needs replaced.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 August 2023
Resolved 2 July 2025
Resolution: Verified paddle and painter line were fixed during the annual inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 5 July 2023
Resolved
47 CFR 80.903 - Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC licensed technician in accordance with 80.59 once every five years. Vessels Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate expired 26MAY2023.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 July 2024
Resolution: Vessel obtained new Radio Safety Certificate in July 2023
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 23 February 2023
Resolved
Except as otherwise allowed by this subpart, a vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed in Fiber reinforced plastic vessels: (1) Lloyd's Yachts and Small Craft; (2) ABS Plastic Vessel Rules (incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 175.600); or (3) ABS High Speed Craft. Vessel has a weeping of oil coming from a 2 inch section on the keel connection point from the hull, on port side.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel was repaired.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 23 February 2023
Resolved
Except as otherwise allowed by this subpart, a vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed in Fiber reinforced plastic vessels: (1) Lloyd's Yachts and Small Craft; (2) ABS Plastic Vessel Rules (incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 175.600); or (3) ABS High Speed Craft. Vessel has possible FRP cracking on the hull's exterior around the rudder post.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel was repaired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 June 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. 23 adult life jackets are onboard the vessel, while total persons allowed on per COI is 24. Vessel limited to 21 passengers and 2 crew until 24th adult life jacket is placed onboard.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 June 2021
Resolved 25 July 2021
Resolution: Additional adult life jacket aquired. Total adult life jackets is 24.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 21 June 2021
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. Emergency instructions are not posted at the operating station or on board the vessel.
46 CFR 185.510(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 July 2021
Resolved 31 August 2021
Resolution: Emergency instructions observed posted in cabin.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 21 June 2021
Resolved
The floating waterlight must be attached around the body of the life float by a 10 mm (3/8 inch) lanyard, resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light, and at least 5.5 meters (18 feet) in length. Floating waterlight was attached to the life float by a lanyard approximately 1 to 2 feet in length. Operations restricted to warm water months.
46 CFR 180.175(f)(4)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2021
Resolved 25 July 2021
Resolution: 18 foot line attached to floating waterlight and attached to life float.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 21 June 2021
Resolved
Each survival craft must be stowed so that when the vessel sinks the survival craft floats free. Knot attaching float free link to the life float painter is preventing painter from paying out from underneath the painter cage, by-passing the purpose of the float free link. Operations restricted to warm water months.
46 CFR 180.130 (a)(2)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2021
Resolved 31 August 2021
Resolution: Knot attaching float free link to the life float painter line moved inside painter line housing so as not to create a stopper knot that negates the weak-link functionality.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 21 January 2020
Resolved
Inspection and operation of all watertight closures in the hull, decks, and bulkheads including through-hill fittings and sea valves. During inspection, the saltwater washdown thru-hull fitting was broken.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 February 2020
Resolved 4 May 2020
Resolution: Vessel Rep provided proof via video and photos that the broken thru-hull fitting was replaced in-kind and is fully operational; all sat.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 5 June 2018
Resolved
Life float water light battery expired and has water in light. Repair/replace waterlight and provide non-expired battery.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2018
Resolved 7 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel installed new water light.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 5 June 2018
Resolved
FCC Safety certificate and marine radio operator permit not onboard. Provide non expired copy of certificates.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2018
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep. submitted image of new FCC Safety Certificate.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 5 June 2018
Resolved
Fuel tank missing groundin wire. Ensure fuel tank is properly grounded.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2018
Resolved 7 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel owner installed ground to fuel tank.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 7 February 2017
Resolved
Install thru-hull valves for the Port and Starboard Bilge Overboard systems located in the OP/Station Bilge Hold.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 February 2017
Resolved 11 April 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel and cleared above deficiency.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 7 February 2017
Resolved
Renew deteriorated electrical cabling/wiring in way of the battery connections
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 February 2017
Resolved 11 April 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel and cleared above deficiency.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 7 February 2017
Resolved
Remove the existing wing-nuts located on the battery connections; and replace with a “through bolt” design (permanent Style) connection
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 February 2017
Resolved 11 April 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel and cleared above deficiency.