VADER is a 2018 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2018, most recently in April 2026, along with 16 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 2018 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 April 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 2018
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Outdrive
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSIESTA KEY, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 9 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 it13 - Simplified, Gross Ton 10 - 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.
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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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A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel was due for drydock examination on 31JAN2026 and has yet to receive a drydock exam. Complete DD exam for credit.
46CFR176.600(c)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 May 2026
Resolved 19 May 2026
Resolution: Drydock inspection completed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 January 2024Resolved
Vessel must be equipped IAW Table 181.500(b)—Required Portable Fire Extinguishers.
Permanently install and label a 2-A portable fire extinguisher onboard the vessel.
46 CFR 181.500
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 January 2024
Resolved 20 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel is now equipped IAW Table 181.500(b)—Required Portable Fire Extinguishers.
Vessel is required to have a valid FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
Vessel's FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate expired on 5/19/23.
47 CFR 80.59(a)(2)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2024
Resolved 20 March 2024
Resolution: Completed required inspection and obtained Federal Communications Commission Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 16 January 2024Resolved
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.
The vessel does not have a chart for navigation.
46 CFR 184.420
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2024
Resolved 20 March 2024
Resolution: The vessel now has a chart for navigation.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 16 January 2024Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed.
The hydrostatic release for the EPIRB is expired.
46 CFR 185.740
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2024
Resolved 20 March 2024
Resolution: The hydrostatic release for the EPIRB was replaced and marked with the expiration.
Vessel had expired COD onboard. Work with NVDC to
resolve issue with submitted COD.
46 CFR 67.313
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2022
Resolved 7 July 2022
Resolution: Received photo evidence of valid COD
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 June 2022Resolved
Vessel did not have appropriate life jacket donning placard for life jackets held on board. Replace with appropriate instructions for brand and type held on board.
46 CFR 185.516
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 June 2022
Resolved 7 July 2022
Resolution: Received photo evidence of updated lifejacket placards placed.
Vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel has lapsed the 3 months after COI anniversary date for the 2nd annual inspection. Vessel must receive an inspection before operating with more than 06 passengers on board.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 June 2022
Resolution: Attended vessel for Annual Exam.
To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual inspection within the periods specified in 46CFR176.500(b)(1) and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed. The vessel missed its annual inspection window due no later than 17MAR21. The current COI is no longer valid. Prior to carrying passengers, vessel must complete an annual inspection.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 May 2021
Resolution: Completed annual inspection.
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination at least once every two years. The vessel's dry dock inspection was due by 31MAY20. Prior to carrying passengers, complete a credit dry dock and internal structure examination.
46 CFR 176.600(c)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 June 2020
Resolved 22 June 2020
Resolution: DD/ISE exam done, deficiency cleared to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 12 June 2020Resolved
Complete credit dry dock and internal structural examination prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 June 2020
Resolved 22 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel recieved drydock exam while in Sector St. Petersburg AOR.
To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must
complete your annual inspection within the periods
specified in 46CFR176.500(b)(1) and your Certificate of
Inspection must be endorsed. The vessel missed its
annual inspection due 10MAY19. The current COI is no
longer valid. Prior to carrying passengers, submit an
application for inspection and complete a renewal COI
inspection.
46CFR176.502
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 November 2019
Resolved 17 December 2019
Resolution: Completed COI inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 21 December 2018Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules.
Vessel's all around white light and port sidelight were inoperable. Repair or replace. Vessel is limited to daylight operations only. - 46CFR183.420
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 January 2019
Resolved 17 January 2019
Resolution: Owner replaced all around white light and port sidelight. Tested sat.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 21 December 2018Resolved
The radio installation must be clearly marked with the call sign, the ship station identity and other codes as applicable for the use of the radio installation.
VHF radio was not marked with call sign. Mark with call sign. - 46CFR184.502
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 January 2019
Resolved 17 January 2019
Resolution: Owner marked radio installation with call sign.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 21 December 2018Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be capable of manual actuation from outside the space in addition to automatic actuation by a heat detector.
Fireboy extinguisher had maintenance pin left from last service, preventing manual actuation. Corrected on the spot. - 46CFR181.420(a)(2)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 December 2018Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided that the pump is permanently mounted.
Pump in engine room was inoperable. Corrected on the spot. - 46CFR182.520(e)(3)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 21 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel owner replaced fuse and repaired loose wiring.
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