BLACKBIRD VII

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A)

BLACKBIRD VII is a passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2018, most recently in February 2026, along with 15 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2024.

Records from 2018 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 24 February 2026.

Built: Not recorded
Last inspected: 24 February 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 21
Deficiencies: 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2024

Identity

1275276

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WDK2014

1429714

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1429714

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations14

…administrative events6

…with no type recorded1

Years with a record 9 calendar years (2018–2026)

The 21 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)36.3 ft × 14.4 ft × 2.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 10 / net 8

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderNot recorded

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portPRUDHOE BAY, AK

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, restricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 30 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it10 - Simplified, Gross Ton
8 - Simplified, Net Ton
5 - Displacement, Gross 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 · 21

24 February 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8315146

9 February 2026 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8308299

9 April 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8108568

28 June 2024 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7944804

28 June 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7999616

16 April 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7896503

10 April 2023 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7666105

15 August 2022 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7537720

7 April 2022 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7426425

2 March 2022 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7405055

12 August 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7285055

15 May 2020 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6954035

23 April 2020 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6943077

8 July 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6824585

14 May 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6684441

25 April 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6670463

22 March 2019 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6654755

14 January 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6610175

26 July 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6491910

2 July 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6464764

7 May 2018 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6407836

Deficiency record · 15

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

Issued 9 April 2025 Resolved

Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Identified 01 portable extinguisher was missing in accordance with COI. Install 1 more extinguisher on board in accordance with COI.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 April 2025

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

Issued 9 April 2025 Resolved

Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Identified no portable lights onboard. Provide 2 portable lights.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 April 2025

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation

Issued 9 April 2025 Resolved

The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens/arresters. The flame screens must consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 × 30 mesh. The flame screens/arresters must be of such size and design as to prevent reduction in the net cross sectional area of the vent pipe and permit cleaning or renewal of the flame screens or arrester elements. Identified no flame screen installed. Install flame screen in fuel tank vents.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 February 2026
Resolution: Perko 540 fill/vent has a built in the cap appropriate flame protection screen. must be approved for product being used, gas. When the tank build pressure the purge valves opens and vents through the cap.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 28 June 2024 Resolved

Repairs or alterations to machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. Repairs or alterations that affect the safety of the vessel include propulsion. The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. Following marine casualty, notified drive shaft sheared and damaged shroud. Repair vessel and demonstrate operation of systems to attending Marine Inspector prior to carriage of passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 July 2024
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operation of propulsion system.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 16 April 2024 Resolved

The exhaust system between the point of cooling water injection and engine manifold must be water-jacketed or effectively insulated. Install exhaust blankets on the dry exhaust system, to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 13 May 2024

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 15 August 2022 Resolved

Vessel ran aground on Blank Islan and sustained damage to port side Wing/foils and hydrulic tank. Company is restricted from carrying passengers until repair plan is submitted and repairs are made to the satisfaction of the attending CGMI.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 September 2022

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 15 August 2022 Resolved

Renew all gravity pressured cracked hydraulic hoses on the underside of the Wings/foils leading from the hydraulic tank up to the to the motors.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 January 2023

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts

Issued 23 April 2020 Resolved

The required life raft was not installed. Prior to carrying passengers, the required IBA must be installed IAW 46 CFR 180.130.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 April 2022

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 23 April 2020 Resolved

Shut off valves must be installed must be fitted in the fuel supply line as close to the tank as possible. The owner’s representative could not find the fuel shut off valve. Prior to carrying passengers, ensure a shut off valve is installed and proper operation is proved to a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 April 2022

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 23 April 2020 Resolved

Prior to carrying passengers, ensure the fuel shut off valve is properly labeled, and indicates the purpose and direction of operation of the valve.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 April 2022

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills

Issued 23 April 2020 Resolved

Prior to carrying passengers, a fire drill must be completed in the presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 April 2022

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 23 April 2020 Resolved

Prior to carrying passengers, prove proper operation of the ship’s machinery, to include propulsion, steering, bilge high level alarms and pumping, and main engine shut downs associated with the fixed extinguishing system.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 April 2022

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

Issued 2 July 2018 Resolved

VESSEL CREW DOES NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY INSTRUCTION LIST TO REFERENCE AS PER 46 CFR 185.510.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 July 2018
Resolved 2 July 2018

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

Issued 2 July 2018 Resolved

Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets as per 46 CFR 180.78(a)(5).

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 July 2018
Resolved 2 July 2018

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)

Issued 2 July 2018 Resolved

Vessel Owner/Operator must submit for a new Certificate of Documentation that shows that vessel has the “Coastwise” endorsement. This is to be completed prior to vessel engaging in commercial operations.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 July 2018
Resolved 17 August 2018

Casualty record · 1

28 June 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7999616

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.

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.