JAY ELLIS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A)

JAY ELLIS is a 2017 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2017, most recently in August 2025, along with 36 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2024 and 2025.

Records from 2017 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 6 August 2025.

Built: 2017
Last inspected: 6 August 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 23
Deficiencies: 36 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2024–2025

Identity

1277151

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WDJ6438

1436278

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1436278

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations19

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 9 calendar years (2017–2025)

The 23 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)42.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 5.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 22 / net 18

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderARMSTRONG MARINE INC · PORT ANGELES, WA, UNITED STATES · built 2017

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionJet Drive

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portJUNEAU, AK

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 11 August 2025 · expires 31 August 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 it22 - Simplified, Gross Ton
18 - 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 · 23

6 August 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8204180

8 June 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8279990

18 April 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8103640

12 March 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8091949

16 May 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7863562

10 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7910314

8 May 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7914378

18 April 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7670622

8 November 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7591036

22 August 2022 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7541697

3 August 2022 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7525604

19 April 2022 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7433992

26 October 2021 Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7337966

16 September 2020 Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7059202

1 April 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6934674

4 October 2019 DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6828282

17 September 2019 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6814471

28 May 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6697267

22 March 2019 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6648858

5 October 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6555634

5 February 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6349964

7 August 2017 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6233196

2 March 2017 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Construction Oversight · Deadweight Survey

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6219461

Deficiency record · 36

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

Issued 6 August 2025 Resolved

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow for the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Vessel reported to be taking on water. Mi to attend to determine cause and repair plan.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 August 2025
Resolution: Resolved

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

Issued 18 April 2025 Resolved

Except as allowed by paragraph (d) of this section, each life jacket must be approved in accordance with either § 160.002, § 160.005, or § 160.055 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.155 or 160.176. Multiple (10+) adult life jackets had deteriorated retro-reflective material. 46CFR180.71(c)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 May 2025
Resolution: Retroreflective tape applied and life jackets re-counted; all sat.

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

Issued 18 April 2025 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Port and stbs M/E drip-less shaft seals are leaking (spraying). 46CFR182.200(a)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 May 2025
Resolution: Re-aligned both engines, diverted water supply line and installed valve to regulate water flow to seal (Duramax Shaft Seal 2 3/4" - 841003012-R DXU2750). Ran both engines, observed limited spray that is within manufacturers standard; all sat.

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

Issued 18 April 2025 Resolved

When the flexible section is a nonconductor of electricity, the metallic sections of the fill pipe separated thereby must be joined by a conductor for protection against generation of a static charge when filling with fuel. Port and stbd fuel tank fill lines are not bonded to prevent static charge. 46CFR182.445(g)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2025
Resolution: Bonding wires installed and verified; all sat.

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

Issued 18 April 2025 Resolved

A flexible tube or hose may be used instead of fixed pipe for the discharge line of a submersible electric bilge pump provided the hose or tube does not penetrate any required watertight bulkheads and is: (1) Of good quality and of substantial construction, suitable for the intended use. Stbd fwd bilge discharge line has multiple pin holes. Replace to original. 46CFR182.520(f)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 May 2025
Resolution: Hose replaced; all sat.

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

Issued 18 April 2025 Resolved

Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 91 kilograms (200 pounds) applied at any point in any direction, and a uniform load of 74 kilograms per meter (50 pounds per foot) applied to the top rail in any direction. Aft railing has multiple (x2) stanchions that are completely separated from deck. Repair to original. 46CFR177.900(b)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 May 2025
Resolution: Stanchions welded to deck. Verified; all sat.

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

Issued 18 April 2025 Resolved

Employers must ensure that they and their crew members meet the requirements of this part. Not all crew members are officially enrolled in the drug consortium. Ensure all member in safety sensitive positions are enrolled, prior to filing the position. 46CFR16.203

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 May 2025
Resolution: Verified crew member enrollment in drug consortium; all sat.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

Each vessel must be equipped with a public address system. Public address system on bridge inop. Repair and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 7 June 2024
Resolution: Demonstrated Public Address system function to the satisfaction of the attending MI.

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

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

Water for cooling the exhaust pipe must pass through the entire length of the exhaust pipe. Port MDE presented with a raw water leak at exhaust cooling pipe.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 16 May 2024
Resolved 16 May 2024
Resolution: Clamps on hose were tightened. Ran engine, no further leak observed.

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

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Starboard Main Diesel Engine does not have a cover over ballancer. Install cover and present to attending Marine Inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 May 2024
Resolution: Guard installed

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

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

Where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped: (1) Double hose clamping is required where practicable; Two clamps must be used on each end of the hose, or one hose clamp can be used if the pipe ends are expanded or beaded to provide a positive stop against. Raw water hose to Port/Stbd M/E is not double clamped. 46CFR182.410(d)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 May 2024
Resolution: Double clamps applied.

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

Issued 10 May 2024 Resolved

Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Vessel representative reported that two engine mounts on the starboard side were broken. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the CG MI prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 May 2025
Resolution: Examined engine mounts and conudcted sea trial; all sat.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system

Issued 18 April 2023 Resolved

A vessel with more than one passenger deck and a vessel with overnight accommodations must have the public address system operable from the operating station. Vessels public address system is out of commission and not working. Properly repair vessels PA system. 46 CFR 184.610

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 April 2023
Resolution: PA Working properly.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator

Issued 18 April 2023 Resolved

Bilge high level alarms.(a) 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 starboard aft high bilge alarm is out of commission. Have crew make checks of the space every 15 minutes until repaired. 46 CFR 182.530

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 April 2023
Resolution: High level alarm working properly.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel

Issued 18 April 2023 Resolved

Each ship transporting more than 6 passengers for hire must carry a radio operator who meeting the following: where the station power does not exceed 250 watts carrier power or 1500 watts peak envelope power, a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Master was unable to provide their marine radio operator permit at the time of inspection. Provide proof of valid permit. 47 CFR 80.159(e) – 16c

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 April 2023

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 22 August 2022 Resolved

Vessel's STBD transmission is slipping and not engaging into gear. Repair/replace STBD transmission to original condition prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 August 2022
Resolution: Received email from vessel rep with technicians report. Vessel transmission is back to normal operatig conditions.

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

Issued 3 August 2022 Resolved

Port main engine would not stay running after starting. Vessel must complete repairs prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 August 2022
Resolution: Tech rep repaired engine satisfactorily.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations

Issued 19 April 2022 Resolved

A vessel with more than one operating deck must have a public address system operated from the operating station. The PA system was not operating correctly. Repair PA system prior to carrying passengers.

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

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

Issued 19 April 2022 Resolved

Each ring buoy must be clearly marked. Ring buoy marking was painted across retro-reflective material. Remove marking from retro and re-mark ring buoy.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 April 2022

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)

Issued 19 April 2022 Resolved

The maximum number of passengers allowed on the upper deck must be indicated by a marking of 1 inch letters at entranceway to that deck. Max passengers was not indicated at entranceway to deck. Mark max passengers at entranceway to upper deck.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 April 2022

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

Issued 16 September 2020 Resolved

Replace expired Life ring buoy light battery

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 April 2022

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances