SKYPIRATE is a 2017 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 2017, most recently in May 2026, along with 14 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2018.
Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 26 May 2026.
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.
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it 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
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)31.0 ft × 10.5 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 13 / net 10
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCOMMERCIAL WATER SPORTS INC · CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ, UNITED STATES · built 2017
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Outdrive
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portHILTON HEAD, SC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 6 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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, Net Ton 13 - 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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Every recorded inspection, 2016 to
2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates
and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this
hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when
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Flexible hose must be fabricated with an inner tube and a cover of synthetic rubber or other suitable material reinforced with wire braid.
Steering hydraulic lines had deteriorated synthetic rubber cover over long lengths of the line where inner wire braid was visible.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 June 2026
Resolved 15 June 2026
Resolution: Hoses have been replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 May 2026Resolved
Each''ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018''The arrangement of the retroreflective material applied ''must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16).
Retroreflective tape was only applied to one side of ring life buoy.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2026
Resolved 15 June 2026
Resolution: Reflective tape has been placed all around Ring Buoy.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 March 2025Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment.46 CFR 182.500(a)
The forward submersible electric bilge pump in the machinery space would not energize.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2025
Resolved 17 March 2025
Resolution: O/O repaired the bilge pump. Is now functioning properly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 March 2025Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. 46 CFR 181.610
Fire buckets are 5 gallon capacity.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2025
Resolved 17 March 2025
Resolution: O/O obtained 2.5 gallon buckets, properly labeled and placed on board.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 12 March 2025Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: U.S. Coast pilot and Coast Guard Light List. Extracts from the publications for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication. 46 CFR 184.420(a)(2)&(3)
Coast Pilot and Light List are out dated.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2025
Resolved 17 March 2025
Resolution: O/O obtained current excerpts of the Light List and Coast Pilot.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 March 2024Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vsl's child lifejacket's retroreflective material was excessively worn, need replaced. 46 CFR 185.604(h)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 April 2024
Resolved 2 April 2024
Resolution: Recieved photos of new child lifejackets from owner in [email withheld].
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 20 April 2022Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communicatins 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's FCC Safety Certificate contains the incorrect Call Sign. 47 CFR 80.903
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 May 2022
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Correct call sign on FCC safety
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 March 2022Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Life jacket donning placard missing. 46 CFR 185.516
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 April 2022
Resolved 18 April 2022
Resolution: Lifejacket donning placard mounted in vessel near lifejacket stowage area.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 22 March 2022Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Missing emergency broadcast placard. 46 CFR 184.506
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 April 2022
Resolved 18 April 2022
Resolution: Emergency broadcast placard mounted at operating station.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 22 March 2022Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible, U.S. coast pilot or similar publication, Coast Guard light list, tide tables, and current tables. Extractions from the publications listed above for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication. 2004 U.S. Coast Pilot onboard with no updates.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 April 2022
Resolved 18 April 2022
Resolution: New Coast Pilot onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 March 2021Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with 161.010 in Subchapter Q of this chapter or other standard specified by the Commandant.
Replace unapproved battery per manufacturer.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 March 2021
Resolution: Approved battery installed.
12 March 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6388572
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.
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