THIRSTY WHALE

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

THIRSTY WHALE is a 2015 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 10 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 46 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 March 2026.

Built: 2015
Last inspected: 18 March 2026
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 10
Deficiencies: 46 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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UNITED STATES

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psix-1368051

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations10

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2026)

The 10 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 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.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it4 - Simplified, Gross Ton
4 - Simplified, Net 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.

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. Reports.

Inspection history · 10

18 March 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8326636

10 March 2025 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8091042

15 July 2024 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7959090

9 May 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7685352

29 June 2022 Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7490330

30 July 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7272608

24 March 2020 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6930823

24 October 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6570526

7 September 2017 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6256065

12 December 2016 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6056627

Deficiency record · 46

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 18 March 2026 Resolved

Each life jacket kept in a stowage container must be readily available. Remove lifejacket placards on fwd compartments containing no lifejackets. 46 CFR 180.78(a)(2)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 April 2026
Resolved 23 March 2026
Resolution: Owner removed duplicative placards.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 18 March 2026 Resolved

Each number required by § 173.15 must: Contrast with the color of the background and be distinctly visible and legible. Vessel's state registration decals faded and illegible. 33 CFR 173.27(a)(3)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 April 2026
Resolved 27 April 2026
Resolution: Owner sent photo of new decals

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 18 March 2026 Resolved

Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters. Vessel missing placards for fuel shutoffs. 46 CFR 185.608

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 April 2026
Resolved 27 April 2026
Resolution: Owner sent photos of new placards.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 18 March 2026 Resolved

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 ... and Three hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037. Vessel only had four approved distress flares.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 April 2026
Resolved 23 March 2026
Resolution: New flares onboard

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 10 March 2025 Resolved

The number and identification of the items stowed inside must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. the letters and numbers must be at lease 2 inches high. 46 CFR 185.604(f) The storage location of the life vests is not marked.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025
Resolution: O/O emailed Sector Charleston picture of properly marked life vest storage.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 10 March 2025 Resolved

All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigations Rules. 46 CFR 183.420 Port and Starboard bow lights are extinguished. Vessel is restricted to daylight operations only until the deficiency is rectified.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 April 2025
Resolution: Owner sent a picture of the running lights being operable.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 10 March 2025 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry an up-to-date Coast Pilot. Extracts from the publications for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication. 46 CFR 184.420(a)(2)&(3) Vessel was not equipped with an up-to-date Coast Pilot and USCG Light List for the areas to be transited.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025
Resolution: O/O emailed Sector Charleston picture of up to date Coast Pilot and Light List

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 10 March 2025 Resolved

Portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. 46 CFR176.810(b)(1) Annual inspection of portable fire extinguishers has not been completed.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 April 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025
Resolution: O/O emailed Sector Charleston picture of servicing tag on portable fire extinguishers.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 15 July 2024 Resolved

A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel failed to schedule dry dock exam required no later than 30JUN2024. 46 CFR 176.600(c)(1)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 July 2024
Resolution: Vessel received credit drydock exam.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 15 July 2024 Resolved

(b) Each ring life buoy on a vessel must:(1) Be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150. Vessel life ring buoy was not of the approve type IAW subchapter Q. 46 CFR 180.70

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 August 2024
Resolved 15 August 2024
Resolution: L/B and Line replaced.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 15 July 2024 Resolved

At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline.Each lifeline on a ring life buoy must:(1) Be buoyant;(2) Be of at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) in length;(3) Be non-kinking;(4) Have a diameter of at least 7.9 millimeters (5/16 inch);(5) Have a breaking strength of at least 5 kilonewtons (1,124 pounds); and(6) Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. Life ring buoy line was not of length or type required by the regulation. 46 CFR 180.70

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 August 2024
Resolved 15 August 2024

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage

Issued 15 July 2024 Resolved

Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew. Deck rails at bow of the vessel were not installed. Removable rails in the embarkation route are permitted. 46 CFR 177.900

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 August 2024
Resolved 15 August 2024

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 15 July 2024 Resolved

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection. Hull on underside of stern stbd rub rail delaminating and in need of repair. 46 CFR 177.100

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 August 2024
Resolved 15 August 2024

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 29 June 2022 Resolved

The Certificate of Inspection and any SOLAS Certificates must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. If posting is impracticable, such as in an open boat, the certificates must be kept on board in a weathertight container readily available for use by the crew and display to passengers and others on request. The Certificate of Inspection was not on board or available for inspection.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 August 2022
Resolution: A new COI was signed and sent to the owner.

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)

Issued 29 June 2022 Resolved

Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection. The OUPV Master did not have verification of enrollment in a drug and alcohol consortium.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 August 2022
Resolution: Verified OUPV operator was entered into a DOT approved program.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 29 June 2022 Resolved

Each item of lifesaving equipment with an expiration date on it must be replaced if the expiration date has passed. The waterlight attached to the vessel's ring buoy had an expired battery. Limited to day time operations.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 August 2022
Resolution: The battery was replaced for the floating waterlight.

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)

Issued 29 June 2022 Resolved

The alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours of when the SMI occurred, unless precluded by safety concerns directly related to the incident. The vessel did not have test equipment available or access to a 24 hour testing facility.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 August 2022
Resolution: DOT approved test strips were placed on the vessel.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 29 June 2022 Resolved

Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. The ring buoy was not marked with the vessel's name.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 August 2022
Resolution: The name of the vessel was placed on the lifering.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 29 June 2022 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 were not marked with the vessel's name.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 August 2022
Resolution: The name of the vessel was placed on the lifejackets.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 29 June 2022 Resolved

At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. If more than one ring life buoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Each lifeline on a ring life buoy must Be of at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) in length. The lifeline was less than 18.3 meters in length.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 August 2022
Resolution: A new lifeline was placed in service.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 29 June 2022 Resolved

Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be of a bright color, and containers shall be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high: “DISTRESS SIGNALS”.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 August 2022
Resolution: A new container was placed in service.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list

Issued 29 June 2022 Resolved

The watertight container was not properly marked. 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. The emergency instructions were not mounted on the vessel.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 August 2022
Resolution: Emergency instructions were placed on the vessel.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 29 June 2022 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication. Coast Pilot on board vessel was out of date.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 August 2022
Resolution: A new Coast Pilot was placed on the vessel.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 30 July 2021 Resolved

Inspect each portable fire extinguisher to check for excessive corrosion and general condition. 40:BC had excess corrosion and need to be replaced and 10:BC extinguisher was missing.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 August 2021
Resolved 11 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed new 40:BC and 10:BC extinguishers.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 30 July 2021 Resolved

All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the international and inland navigation rules and UL 1104. Navigation lights not wired per manufacturers instructions.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 August 2021
Resolved 11 August 2021
Resolution: Navigation lights funtioning properly.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 30 July 2021 Resolved

Individual power pumps used for separate spaces are to be controlled from a central control point and must have a light or other visual means at the control point to indicate operation. Bilge pump inoperable from operating station.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 August 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel fixed bilge switch and indicator light at operating station.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 30 July 2021 Resolved

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. Ships whistle was not installed in a safe manor to ensure appropriate operation.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel secured horn to the underside of the operation station.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 30 July 2021 Resolved

A vessel must carry a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041. First aid contents were expired.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 5 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel purchased USCG approved first aid kit.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)

Issued 30 July 2021 Resolved

Each vessel must be equipped with at least two portable battery lights. Batteries were wasted in water.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel purchased new batteries for portable lights.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 30 July 2021 Resolved

The name of a vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers on each life float. Life ring was missing name of vessel and retro reflective material.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Vessels name and Type II retroreflective tape added to life ring.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 30 July 2021 Resolved

Each certificate of number must contain the following information: Primary operation: Authorized terms are, “charter fishing”, “commercial fishing”, “commercial passenger carrying”, “dealer or manufacturer demonstration”, “other commercial operation”, “pleasure”, or “rent or lease”. Vessel listed as "pleasure" but operating as a passenger

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel corrected registration to reflect primary operation as commerical passenger.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 30 July 2021 Resolved

The vessel must be equipped with an adult sized life jacket for each person authorized. Vessel was missing adequate amount of lifejackets required to be onboard.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 12 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel purchased two Type I PFDs.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 30 July 2021 Resolved

As appropriate for intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts and publications. The vessel did not have accurate charts and light list.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Up-to-date charts and light list purchased.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 30 July 2021 Resolved

Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable, secured, with connections made with permanent type connectors. Batteries were not secured in a safe manor far from hazards with appropriate terminal connectors.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 1 October 2021
Resolution: Battery housed in secured battery box and correct terminal connectors installed.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 30 July 2021 Resolved

A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets. There were no fire buckets on board.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 12 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed required fire buckets on vessel.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 10 June 2020 Resolved

Place in service 2 additional VDS' to meet requirement.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 June 2020
Resolution: Two additional flares were placed in service.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 10 June 2020 Resolved

Show proper operation of bow combination light.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 June 2020
Resolution: The bow combination light was repaired and tested.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 10 June 2020 Resolved

Place in service Rule 2000 or equivalent in service.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 June 2020
Resolution: A new Rule 2000 was placed in service.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 24 March 2020 Resolved

Vessel required to complete a credit ddx by 30SEP2019. Vessel owner did not complete required inspection.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2020
Resolution: DDX completed this date.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 24 March 2020 Resolved

Vessel required to complete annual inspection by 13JAN2020. Vessel owner did not complete required inspection.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2020
Resolution: A new COI was issued this date.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 24 March 2020 Resolved

Place in service new USCG approved lifering.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 June 2020
Resolution: A new lifering was placed in service.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 24 October 2018 Resolved

3A:40B:C guage in the red

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 November 2018
Resolved 24 October 2018
Resolution: Extinguisher replaced while conducting annual examination

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 24 October 2018 Resolved

2A:10B:C is in the red

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 October 2018
Resolved 24 October 2018
Resolution: Replaced while conducting annual examination

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 24 October 2018 Resolved

Running lights not working

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 October 2018
Resolved 12 June 2020
Resolution: Light socket cleaned

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control

Issued 7 September 2017 Resolved

Emergency F/O valve not labeled.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 September 2017
Resolved 7 September 2017
Resolution: Labeled valve. Sat

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 7 September 2017 Resolved

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 September 2017
Resolved 7 September 2017
Resolution: Installed new battery in ringbuoy light.

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.