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FERRY GODMOTHER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named FERRY GODMOTHER

FERRY GODMOTHER is a 2018 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 2017, most recently in February 2026, along with 14 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2019 and 2020.

Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 February 2026.

Built: 2018
Last inspected: 27 February 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 29
Deficiencies: 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2019–2020
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

1284285

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WDJ9332

1463487

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

368025020

Maury page id

psix-1463487

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations21

…administrative events6

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2017–2026)

The 29 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)80.4 ft × 26.2 ft × 9.2 ft

Registered tonnagegross 90 / net 61

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)80.4 ft × 26.2 ft × 9.2 ft

ITC tonnagegross 162 / net 59

BuilderGRAVOIS BOATS LLC · FRANKLIN, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2018

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portNEW YORK, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 9 January 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 it162 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
90 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
59 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
61 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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

WDJ9332MMSI 368025020 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 February 2018, expires 28 February 2028

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 · 29

27 February 2026 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8311211

15 January 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8297196

6 January 2026 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8290684

20 October 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8255932

20 February 2025 Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8081932

18 February 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8080555

25 July 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7966718

20 February 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7866490

24 October 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7811790

10 October 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7806050

15 September 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7792218

21 February 2023 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7633474

18 November 2022 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7596971

22 February 2022 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7400205

23 November 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7356280

15 June 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7226207

2 March 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7148337

7 April 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6937282

7 April 2020 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6939981

3 March 2020 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6919434

4 February 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6902212

20 November 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6859533

12 August 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6780809

10 August 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6785331

6 February 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6619530

5 June 2018 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6436801

3 April 2018 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6384892

23 March 2018 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6377136

24 July 2017 Initial Certification · Welding Related Inspections Qualification Testing · Construction Oversight · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6229259

Deficiency record · 14

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion

Issued 25 July 2024 Resolved

Repairs or alterations to the hull that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. Vessel rep reported during a regular scheduled haul-out of the vessel resistance abnormalities in way of the starboard generator keel cooler through contact with the hull. Pitting was observed after removal of the keel cooler. On 1/4 inch plate aluminum pitting up to 1/8 inch was observed. Make permanent repairs in accordance with submitted plan CG Marine Inspector. Keep CG Marine Inspector informed of required, fit-up, NDT and repair stages. 46CFR 176.700(a) - 701(c) - Prior to Passengers

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 August 2024
Resolution: Inspected final weld of new insert. All Sat.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 20 February 2024 Resolved

Repairs or alterations to the hull, 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. Port fire pump was replaced without prior notification to [name withheld] pump was inspected and tested satisfactorily during exam. 46 CFR 176.700(a)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 February 2024
Resolution: Corrected and verified while onboard.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 20 February 2024 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: (1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible; (2) U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication; (3) Coast Guard Light List; (4) Tide tables; and (5) Current tables... Up-to-date required publications were not on-board upon inspector arrival, but later corrected. 46CFR184.420

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 February 2024
Resolution: Corrected & verified while onboard

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 20 February 2024 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: (1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible... Up-to-date navigational charts were not on-board. Operator to provide current charts to MI satisfaction. 46CFR184.420

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: MI verified on-board.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage

Issued 20 February 2024 Resolved

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull... Cracked weld was observed in forward inboard overhead beam / rail of tank compartment, as discussed with vessel rep. on-scene. Repair to MI satisfaction. 46CFR177.100

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Verified through photos & on-board - weld sat.

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

Issued 18 November 2022 Resolved

Ferry Godmother was in service when it experienced a loss of starboard main engine controls, and subsequent loss of starboard propulsion.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 November 2022
Resolved 21 November 2022
Resolution: Technicians replaced the fuse and it blew immediately, indicating a high current condition. Technicians found that the gearbox harness was damaged by the connector leading to the gearbox solenoid, and it was causing the high current condition. The damag

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity

Issued 22 February 2022 Resolved

Internal combustion engine exhausts, boiler and galley uptakes, and similar sources of ignition must be kept clear of and suitably insulated from combustible material. Exhaust pipe for port engine was missing lagging and not fully insulated from combustible material. Exhaust pipe shall be insulated to protect against fire.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 March 2022
Resolved 31 March 2022
Resolution: Exhaust pipe was covered with extra piece of lagging to full insulate it.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations

Issued 22 February 2022 Resolved

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for...protection against fire. Fire boundary on ceiling above port side engine was damaged and coming down. Fire boundary shall be restored to its original integrity.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 March 2022
Resolved 31 March 2022
Resolution: fire bountry was replaced and properly secured.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 2 March 2021 Resolved

Each distribution panel or switch board must be totally enclosed and of the dead front type.Circuit breaker panel in the pilot house requires blanking plates in openings - 46 CFR 183.330(b) 10C. Rectafied on spot

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 2 March 2021
Resolved 2 March 2021
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory install of electrical panel blanking plates.

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

Issued 2 March 2021 Resolved

Each life jacket must be clearly marked with vessel name. Childrens life jackets on main deck are all not labeled with vessel name. 46 CFR 185.604(b) 50C

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 March 2021
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Witnessed all life jackets with vessels name

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

Issued 12 August 2019 Resolved

Submite a tech report attesting to the satisfactory condition of the engine.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 August 2019

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

Issued 12 August 2019 Resolved

Conduct a sea trial with the approval of the attending marine inspector.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 August 2019
Resolved 12 August 2019

Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Circuit Board

Issued 5 June 2018 Resolved

essel's engine shut down and displayed a "ECU Comm Pick Up Failure" while carrying passengers for hire. Vessel must troubleshoot the problem, submit a cause and analysis report and prove proper operation to a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46CFR176.840

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 June 2018
Resolution: Attending marine inspectors conducted satisfactory sea trials and received technicians report.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection

Issued 7 March 2018 Resolved

Vessel must conduct a new to zone inspection upon arrival at Sector New York [name withheld].

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2018
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: Completed satisfactory NTZ Inspection.

Casualty record · 2

10 August 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6785331

7 April 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6937282

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.

Recorded names · 1

HB107 (2019–2020). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.