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ALOHA KAI
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Other hulls named ALOHA KAI
ALOHA KAI is a 2017 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2017, most recently in September 2025, along with 39 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2021.
Records from 2017 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 29 September 2025.
- Built
- 2017
- Last inspected
- 29 September 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 39 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2021
Identity
1280222
WDJ6956
1445342
Flag
UNITED STATES
368001870
Maury page id
psix-1445342
Inspections, by type
The 18 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)45.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 3.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 8 / net 8
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCORINTHIAN CATAMARANS LLC · TARPON SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2017
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeSail (Distinct Keel)
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portHONOLULU, HI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 31 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it8 - Simplified, Gross Ton
8 - Simplified, Net Ton
8 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.
Radio station licence
WDJ6956MMSI 368001870 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 August 2017, expires 4 August 2027
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 18
29 September 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8220679
16 September 2025
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8084629
18 October 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8001006
29 December 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7843523
26 September 2023
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7674812
23 January 2023
Deadweight Survey
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7620356
14 September 2022
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7557578
9 December 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7365385
21 September 2021
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7316900
18 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7261639
15 October 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7078118
27 January 2020
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6896977
9 September 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6807690
2 September 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6802197
2 September 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6802201
3 October 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6540111
27 October 2017
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6292031
19 June 2017
Deadweight Survey · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6183505
Deficiency record · 39
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 September 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. The port side high water bilge visual alarm light was not working. Repair visual alarm to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 182.530 (a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 September 2025
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment, other than small buoyancy compartments, under all practicable conditions. The port forward bilge pump hose was kinked, preventing proper draining arrangement of the space.
46 CFR 182.500 (a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 September 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1-inch high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. The vessels shut off valve placard lettering was weathered and worn. Renew or replace weathered shutoff valve placarding.
46 CFR 185.608
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 29 December 2023
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with §80.59 once every five years. Vessel does not have a valid Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. Renew Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
47 CFR 80.903
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 December 2023
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following: (1) Date of the drill and training; and (2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics.
46 CFR 185.520(f)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 December 2023
Resolved
Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following: (1) Date of the drill and training; and (2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics.
46 CFR 185.524(d)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. EPIRB hydrostatic release unit (HRU) expired. Vessel route restricted Mamala Bay until a new EPIRB HRU is purchased and installed with expiration date marked to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 185.740(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. Brackets for helm fire extinguisher not mounted. Mount bracket.
46 CFR 181.500(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
A portable or temporary electric cord or cable must be constructed and used in compliance with the requirements of 111.60-13 in Subchapter J. Bar string lights are plugged into extension cord, which is plugged into the port deck GFI outlet for the source of power. Remove or make permanent the bar string lights by plugging directly into port GFI outlet.
46 CFR 183.340 (r)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked "First-Aid Kit". A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. First-aid kit is incomplete. Aspirin expired. Provide.
46 CFR 184.710
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
Drug testing programs required by this part must be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR part 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Testing Programs. Company drug and alcohol testing program is not in compliance with the chemical testing program regulations. Correct all identified discrepancies to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 16.113
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. Alcohol screening test strips expired. Provide new test strips.
46 CFR 4.06-15 (a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Portable gasoline generator is not in compliance with 46 CFR Subchapter T machinery or electrical standards/arrangements required by this subchapter. Remove portable generator as it is not permitted on board when the vessel is operating with passengers.
46 CFR 176.830(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests: (1) Portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 as amended here:(i) Certification or licensing by a state or local jurisdiction as a fire extinguisher servicing agency will be accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting the personnel certification requirements of NFPA 10 for annual maintenance and recharging of extinguishers. All three portable fire extinguishers were last serviced in January 2020. Service fire extinguishers prior to carrying passengers.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(i)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. EPIRB registration expired. Provide proof of current registration to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 184.502
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests: Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 as amended here: (ii) Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. Required monthly portable fire extinguisher inspections not conducted. Conduct and log monthly inspections to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(ii)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented. Vessel unable to provide log for EPIRB tests. Test EPIRB and log to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 185.728(c)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Contents expired. Replace expired contents to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 184.710
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
EAP Training Program: Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. Prove required training was conducted to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 16.401(b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Freeboard marks
Issued 9 December 2021
Resolved
Each vessel that does not comply with 46 CFR 178.310(c) must have permanent draft marks at each end of the vessel or permanent loading marks placed on each side of the vessel forward and aft to indicate the maximum allowable trim and amidships to indicate the maximum allowable draft. The loading mark must be painted in a contrasting color to the sideshell plate. Vessel does not have loading marks forward or aft. Affix forward or aft loading marks at next drydock. Additionally, paint the currently affixed amidships loading mark a contrasting color to the sideshell plate.
46 CFR 185.602(b)(c)(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 15 October 2020
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 6 red hand flares and 6 orange day smokes are expired. Replace expired flares.
46 CFR 180.68
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 15 October 2020
Resolved
The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens must consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 x 30 mesh. Mesh on port and starboard flame screens were displaced and not completely attached to vent pipes. Reattach mesh to eradicate gaps.
46CFR182.450(e)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 October 2020
Resolved
The vessel owner or operator must pay the annual vessel inspection fee each year on or before the vessel's user fee anniversary date, unless the fee has been prepaid under 2.10-105 of this subpart.
46CFR2.10-101(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
Vessel must have one or more ring life buoys. Ring life buoy onboard was cracked at the seam and considered not serviceable.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 27 January 2020
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. STBD high water level alarm light indicator did not work.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests; 3 Fire extinguishers on board vessel are expired. Service fire extinguishers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name; Life ring buoy is missing vessel's name. Provide vessels name in clearly legible block capital letters on ring life buoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy; Ring life buoy with floating waterlight was not secured around the buoy.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI; Marine employer did not have alcohol testing devices readily available on board the vessel. Provide alcohol testing devices on board vessel.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in normally unmanned spaces; Bilge alarms are not properly labeled at operating station to indicate a high water level.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 October 2018
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Provide new or corrected navigational charts. 46 CFR 184.420
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Obtain FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. 47 CFR 80.401
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Provide a USCG type approved first aid kit. 46 CFR 184.710
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Provide NOAA Registration for EPIRB. Vessel is restricted to within 1 mile of shore until completed. 46 CFR 180.64
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Gauge
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Provide a means to measure fuel level in tanks. 46 CFR 182.445(b)
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of enrollment and compliance with the DAPI Program. 46 CFR 16.
Casualty record · 1
18 July 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 7261639
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.