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SHARK III
SHARK III is a 2017 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 22 deficiencies.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 April 2026.
- Built
- 2017
- Last inspected
- 27 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1275321
1427908
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1427908
Inspections, by type
The 14 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)31.0 ft × 10.5 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 13 / net 10
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCOMMERCIAL WATER SPORTS INC · CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ, UNITED STATES · built 2017
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Outdrive
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 February 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it13 - Simplified, Gross Ton
10 - Simplified, Net Ton
10 - 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.
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 · 14
27 April 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8354272
12 May 2025
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8130289
13 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7913251
15 May 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7681271
3 May 2022
COI Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7435756
27 April 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7179396
18 June 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6986139
27 August 2019
Plan Review "T" Boat · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6796768
14 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6675598
22 May 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6417109
3 July 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6196230
25 May 2017
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6153735
5 January 2017
Plan Review "T" Boat · Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6155102
29 November 2016
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deadweight Survey · Plan Review "T" Boat · Construction Oversight · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6065501
Deficiency record · 22
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Placard on vessel was faded and could not be read.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces:(1) A space with a through-hull fitting below the deepest load waterline, such as a lazarette;(2) A machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley bilge, or other spaces subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space; and(3) A space with a non-watertight closure, such as a space with a non-watertight hatch on the main deck. Vessel's bilge alarms did not indicate which space had high water.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. The ring life buoy was damaged with gouges in areas.
46 CFR 180.70(b)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 12 May 2025
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. Aspirin and burn gel were expired. 46 CFR 184.710
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Dead end wires were present under helm console. 46 CFR 183.200(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. A fireboy servicing pin was left in place preventing discharge. Crew made corrections during inspection. 46 CFR 181.420(a)(3)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 27 April 2021
Resolved
The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must not be fewer than the minimum number required by 46 CFR Table 181.500(b). 10 B:C portable fire extinguisher discovered of the non-serviceable type. 46 CFR 181.500(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 18 June 2020
Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible vapors are present. Vessel requires vapor barrier in wire run from engine room to midship space.
46 CFR 177.405(e)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 June 2020
Resolved
Each life ring buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.050. Vessel's life ring did not have any retroreflective tape.
46 CFR 180.70(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 5 February 2020
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a guard. Diesel engine belts and rotating shaft for Para-sail winch does not have a guard. Complete install prior to start of 2020 passenger operations.46 CFR 177.960
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 February 2020
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained. 2/0 dead end cable is laying in the starboard side bilge. Remove dead end wire prior to start of 2020 passenger operations.46 CFR 183.200
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 14 May 2019
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Vessel’s FireBoy does not have an operating override function to restart the engine after a discharge. System must be fully operational prior to carrying passengers. 46CFR181.420(a)(4) code 17c
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 May 2019
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. Vessel has a re-called Kiddie extinguisher onboard that does not satisfy portable fire extinguisher requirements. Replace extinguisher with a new CG approved extinguisher of same rating prior to carrying passengers. 46CFR181.500(a) code 17c
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 25 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel did not have any of the required publications onboard. 46 CFR 184.420
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 25 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel did not have any of the required publications onboard.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules
Issued 25 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel did not have any of the required publications onboard.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 25 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel did not have any of the required publications onboard.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Stowage
Issued 25 May 2017
Resolved
Ring buoys did not have 60 feet of lifeline and light was not attached around the body of the ring and did not have a corrosion resistant clip. 46 CFR 180.70
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 25 May 2017
Resolved
U-Joint and shaft coming from Main Diesel Engine did not have a guard protecting it. Winch for bringing parasailers in did not have a chain guard over it.46 CFR 177.960.
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 3 May 2017
Resolved
Owner/Operator of vessel must conduct new to zone inspection prior to carrying passengers
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 3 May 2017
Resolved
Owner/Operator of vessel must complete worklist prior to carrying passengers.
Stability › Incline Test › General
Issued 3 May 2017
Resolved
Owner/Operator of vessel must obtain a stability letter prior to carrying passengers.
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.