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TUGA EXPLORER

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

TUGA EXPLORER is a 2016 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 16 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 33 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2021.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 23 January 2026.

Built
2016
Last inspected
23 January 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
16
Deficiencies
33 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2021
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
1273240
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDJ3156
MISLE id
1404113
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1404113

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations15
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2026)
The 16 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

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)45.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 5.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 12 / net 12
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCORINTHIAN CATAMARANS LLC · TARPON SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2016
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeSail (Distinct Keel)
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portKEY WEST, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 20 May 2026 · expires 31 May 2027
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 it12 - Simplified, Gross Ton
12 - Simplified, 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspection history · 16

23 January 2026 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8299552
26 February 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8085422
18 September 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8001817
11 January 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7837562
13 December 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7606062
4 October 2022 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7569100
4 January 2022 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7352177
25 May 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7220286
2 December 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7070166
16 September 2020 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7052967
16 December 2019 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6874363
4 December 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6591644
11 September 2018 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6534717
24 January 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6362099
13 January 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6070340
28 June 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Construction Oversight · Deadweight Survey · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5934295

Deficiency record · 33

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 23 January 2026 Resolved
Provide a visual alarm for the port bilge high level alarm (audible alarm is working).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 February 2026
Resolved 2 February 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 23 January 2026 Resolved
Mark the vessel's name in legible block capital letters on each life jacket, life float, and life float paddle.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 February 2026
Resolved 2 February 2026
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 26 February 2025 Resolved
The hydrostatic release for the EPIRB expired January 2025. Provide, install, and mark a new hydrostatic release prior to operating beyond 3 miles from shore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 February 2025
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 26 February 2025 Resolved
Provide an anchor light prior to anchoring during periods of reduced visibility.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 February 2025
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 26 February 2025 Resolved
Provide a valid FCC Safety Radio Certificate.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 March 2025
Resolved 27 February 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 February 2025 Resolved
The grab lines on the vessel's ring life buoy have seriously deteriorated. Provide a new ring life buoy and mark with the vessel's name. A buoyant lifeline at least 60 feet and a floating water light with lanyard and clip must also be attached to the ring life buoy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 March 2025
Resolved 27 February 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 26 February 2025 Resolved
Provide 5 additional hand red flare or 5 hand orange smoke distress signals so there are a total of 12 distress signals on board.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 March 2025
Resolved 27 February 2025
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 11 January 2024 Resolved
Test the EPIRB monthly and document.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 February 2024
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 11 January 2024 Resolved
Make the bilge high water alarm in the starboard viewing panel compartment operational with a visual and audible indicator at the operating station.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 February 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 January 2024 Resolved
The automatic activation of 3 out of 4 submersible bilge pumps is not functioning. Wire all bilge pumps for either automatic and manual or just manual activation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 February 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 13 December 2022 Resolved
Vessel had 8 of the required 12 hand red flares. Provide 4 additional hand red flares or 4 hand orange smoke distress signals.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 January 2023
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 13 December 2022 Resolved
The bilge high level alarm in the glass viewing port compartment was not operational. Provide an operational bilge high level alarm in that space.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 January 2023
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 13 December 2022 Resolved
Vessel's Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB had an expired battery. Provide proof of new battery installed by a certified technician or purchase and register a new Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB with current battery. Prior to operating beyond 3 miles from shore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 January 2023
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 4 January 2022 Resolved
Repair bilge high level alarm in starboard hull.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 February 2022
Resolved 4 January 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 January 2022 Resolved
Replace retroreflective tape on life ring buoys.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 February 2022
Resolved 18 January 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 January 2022 Resolved
Provide three 2.5 gallon fire buckets.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 February 2022
Resolved 18 January 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 December 2019 Resolved
Repair/Replace both Life Floats to meet the specifications of 46 CFR 160.027. The painter line must attached to the painter attachment fitting or encircle the body of the life float. LIMITED TO 3 MILES
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 January 2020
Resolution: repaired both life floats to within Q spec
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 December 2019 Resolved
Replace the forward ring buoy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 December 2019
Resolved 15 January 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 December 2019 Resolved
Replace all the batteries in all the floating water lights and mark with expiration date (2 years from date of install at maximum)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 December 2019
Resolved 15 January 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 16 December 2019 Resolved
Replace hydrostatic release for EPRIB and mark with expiration date (2 years from date of install)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 December 2019
Resolved 15 January 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 16 December 2019 Resolved
Reinstall both aft bilge pumps.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 December 2019
Resolved 15 January 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 16 December 2019 Resolved
Replace hydraulic steering line for port engine.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 December 2019
Resolved 15 January 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 16 December 2019 Resolved
Conduct Man Over Board and Fire drills underway in the presence of Coast Guard Marine Inspector
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 January 2020
Resolved 15 January 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 16 December 2019 Resolved
Repair/Replace stern light. Daylight operations only
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 December 2019
Resolved 15 January 2020
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 24 January 2018 Resolved
Provide valid Certificate of Documentation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 March 2018
Resolution: Provided valid COD
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 24 January 2018 Resolved
Prove proper operation of visual indicator for starboard high level alarm.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 8 March 2018
Resolution: Demonstrated proper operation of high water level indicators.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Markings
Issued 13 January 2017 Resolved
Vessels name and capacity not marked on life floats.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 February 2017
Resolved 14 February 2017
Resolution: Lifefloats have been properly marked.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 13 January 2017 Resolved
Stowage location for all PFD's not marked.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 13 February 2017
Resolved 14 February 2017
Resolution: PFD storage locations properly marked.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 13 January 2017 Resolved
High level bilge alarms not marked.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 February 2017
Resolved 14 February 2017
Resolution: High water alarms properly labeled.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 13 January 2017 Resolved
Portable fire extinguisher (B-II) servicing is not current.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 February 2017
Resolution: Portable fire extinguisher (B-II) was replaced with new serviced extinguisher.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 13 January 2017 Resolved
Provide first aid lit with contents IAW 46CFR160.041.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 February 2017
Resolved 14 February 2017
Resolution: First aid kit provided.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 13 January 2017 Resolved
GPS is not connected to installed VHF radio.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 February 2017
Resolved 14 February 2017
Resolution: GPS properly linked to VHF.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 13 January 2017 Resolved
Deck rail courses are greater than 12", provide plans to reduce course length to 12" or less.
Due 13 February 2017
Resolved 14 February 2017
Resolution: Netting installed on all deck rails to meet 4" course requirements.

Casualty record · 1

25 May 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 7220286
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.

Recorded names · 1

FKCC-2 (2021). 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.