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TORTUGA
TORTUGA is a 2017 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2017, most recently in December 2025, along with 45 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2019.
Records from 2017 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 18 December 2025.
- Built
- 2017
- Last inspected
- 18 December 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 45 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2019
Identity
1277212
WDJ6733
1436428
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1436428
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2017–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it
does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar
years in which a record exists, not years in service.
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Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)46.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 9.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 44 / net 35
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNEWTON BOATS, INC · SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2017
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Direct
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portFAJARDO, PR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 16 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it35 - Simplified, Net Ton
17 - Displacement, Ton
44 - Simplified, Gross Ton
17 - Displacement, Ton
44 - Simplified, 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
TOBIAS Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 1241020 · 4 January 2019 · activity 6647190Inspection history · 17
18 December 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8285196
7 October 2025
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8249046
18 December 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8048930
21 December 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7839489
13 September 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7781789
12 December 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7607535
23 September 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7318758
8 September 2021
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7307114
17 September 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7057929
20 September 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6813083
11 September 2019
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6809109
14 June 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6717748
4 January 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6647190
18 September 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6542459
16 October 2017
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6288434
13 July 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6207985
1 April 2017
COI Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Construction Oversight · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6177097
Deficiency record · 45
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 18 December 2025
Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry six hand red flare distress signals and six hand orange smoke signals. A red hand flare distress signal may be substituted for any of the hand orange smoke distress signals. Four distress signals are expired. Vessel restricted to a Lakes/Bays/Sounds route or 30 min runs. Replace distress signals.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 December 2025
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. The life ring buoy was worn. Replace the life ring buoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 18 December 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of lifesaving equipment and systems, including the following: Inspection of each hydrostatic release unit to determine that it is in compliance with the servicing and usage requirements of 185.740 of this chapter. Hydrostatic release for EPIRB expired. Install new hydrostatic release.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 18 December 2025
Resolved
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. Audible alarms in all spaces are not operational. Repair.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 18 December 2025
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. Master unable to provide medical certificate.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 18 December 2025
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by 181.300 must have at least three 2 1/2 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant [name withheld] fire buckets were not labelled. Label.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 18 December 2025
Resolved
Each U.S. flag vessel subject to this subpart must have an inspection of the required radiotelephone installation at least once every 48 months. This inspection must be made while the vessel is in active service or within not more than one month before the date on which it is placed in service. Vessel's Radiotelephony certificate is expired. Renew.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 December 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel, and piping systems, including the following:(a) Operation of the main propulsion machinery both ahead and astern.
46 CFR 176.804
Vessel's starboard side engine did not start. Unable to get underway and conduct drills. Repair as needed to ensure proper operations.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 18 December 2024
Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible liquids or vapors are present, such as machinery spaces and paint lockers. Cable penetration from the engine room to forward space are not vapor tight. Secure cable penetration with appropriate fire retardant material.
46 CFR 177.405(e)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 18 December 2024
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. Master did not log EPIRB test entries.
46 CFR 185.728 (c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 December 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Multiple life jackets did not have vessel on them. Stencil as needed.
46 CFR 185.604(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 21 December 2023
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. Ventilation ducts shut but could not be held closed. Corrected on the spot.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 December 2023
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Vessel's life ring buoy line was deteriorated. Ring buoy replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 21 December 2023
Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry six hand red flare distress signals and six hand orange smoke signals. A red hand flare distress signal may be substituted for any of the hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessel was missing distress signals. Replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 21 December 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Dead end wires found behind the VHF radio. Remove dead end wires.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 13 September 2023
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to the cognizant [name withheld] alterations must be approved by the OCMI before work is started. New through hull was installed in the vicinity of the port side engine raw water intake through hull valve for the future installation of a raw water fire pump, without prior approval.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 13 September 2023
Resolved
Each survival craft required on a vessel by this part must meet: for a life float - approved under approval series 160.027. Each life float must meet the requirements in subpart 160.010. The external protective covering must be accepted by CG_ENG-4. Both life floats were wrapped in an unknown spec tape preventing inspection of the life float body and calling into question the condition.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 12 December 2022
Resolved
The light must be a floating waterlight approved under approval series 161.010 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The floating waterlight must be attached around the body of the life float or buoyant apparatus by a 10 mm (3/8 inch) lanyard, resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light, and at least 5.5 meters (18 feet) in length. Lanyards for lights to life floats and life buoy are worn and need replacing. 46CFR180.175(f)(4)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 12 December 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might clog bilge pumping systems. Snorkel and swimming equipment is stored below main deck in bilge area needing removal.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located. Port engine remote fuel shutoff valve does not close all the way. 46CFR182.455(b)(4)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). Aft bilge pump does not activate manually. 46CFR182.520(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 September 2020
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. Observed exposed dead end wiring underneath operating station. 46CFR183.200(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
The vessel must have one ring life buoy. Vessel's ring lifebuoy is not in serviceable condition. 46CFR180.70
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
When life floats are stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers. Life floats are not separated. 46CFR180.137
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel missing 2 adult life jackets. 46CFR180.71
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
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. Vessel does not have emergency operating instructions. 46CFR185.510
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
The master or person in charge of a ship to which this section applies shall ensure that the ship is not operated unless a garbage management plan meeting paragraph (b) of this section is on the ship and that each person handling garbage follows the plan. 33CFR151.57
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the means to reset devices used to automatically shut down ventilation systems and engines as required by paragraph (a)(3) of this section. Vessel able to turn engines back on without using override.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
A vessel on limited coastwise route must carry six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter and six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Vessel was missing three orange smoke distress signals. Vessel bought and put on board three red flare distress signals meeting 160.021 in subchapter Q. 46CFR180.68
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing of fire fighting equipment to the marine inspector. Both the portable and the fixed pre-engineered systems hadnot been serviced within the last year.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
A durable plackard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information specific to the vessel. Post the placard by the radio.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked in clearly legible letters on each life float paddle. Mark paddles.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 25 September 2019
Resolved
Vessel must have at least three 2 1/2 gallon buckets with an attached lanyard. The words "FIRE BUCKET" must be stencilled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Mark fire buckets accordingly.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations of the FCC. Vessel is missing the Safety Radio Telephony Certificate.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Appropriately label and stow child lifejackets in a separate location from the adult lifejackets.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
EPIRB must be installed on board prior to operating past 3nm.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Condition
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Recharge fire extinguisher
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchoring Arrangement
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Properly install both anchors.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 10 August 2017
Resolved
Schedule and satisfactorily complete an initial DAPI audit. 46 CFR 16
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 18 July 2017
Resolved
Initiate and complete drug and alcohol program requirements. 46CFR16
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 18 July 2017
Resolved
Provide FCC station license and safety radiotelephony certificate. 47 CFR 80
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 18 July 2017
Resolved
Provide UL listed bilge pumps in engine room and lazarette
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Capacity Marking
Issued 18 July 2017
Resolved
Provide maximum passnger marking for upper deck.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Official Number (US)
Issued 18 July 2017
Resolved
Permanently affix oficial number on a structural member.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 20 June 2017
Resolved
Vessel's COD is still being processed by NVDC which can't be issued until after the vessel is delivered. NVDC has the vessel listed as "COQUI" with a requested name change on file to the "TORTUGA". Vessel shall not carry more than 6 passengers for hire until after conducting a satisfactory new to zone inspection by [name withheld].
Casualty record · 1
4 January 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 6647190
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
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