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RIVER EXPLORER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

RIVER EXPLORER is a 2019 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 10 inspections since 2018, most recently in March 2026, along with 17 deficiencies.

Records from 2018 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 March 2026.

Built
2019
Last inspected
18 March 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
10
Deficiencies
17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
1314592
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDN6817
MISLE id
1538107
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1538107

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations9
…administrative events1
Years with a record 6 calendar years (2018–2026)
The 10 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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 3.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 6 / net 6
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSIGHTSEER MARINE PRODUCTS INC · HUDSON, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2019
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portSAVANNAH, GA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 29 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it6 - Simplified, Gross Ton
6 - 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.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 10

18 March 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8328051
5 February 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8074920
15 October 2024 Damage Survey · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8019086
29 May 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7922207
17 October 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7809714
23 March 2023 In-Service Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7651889
10 February 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7635296
26 January 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7627627
25 August 2021 In-Service Inspection · Initial Certification · Deadweight Survey · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7296504
1 October 2018 Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6586734

Deficiency record · 17

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 29 May 2024 Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. Port and Starboard fuel shutoff valves are hard to close and need to be maintained for immediate use.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 June 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Re-worked valve and demonstrated as functioning to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 29 May 2024 Resolved
Each vessel that relies on electricity to power the following loads must be arranged so that the loads can be energized from two sources of electricity:(i) The vital systems listed in § 182.710 of this chapter;(ii) Interior lighting except for decorative lights;(iii) Communication systems including a public address system required under § 184.610 of this chapter; and(iv) Navigation equipment and lights. All electronic equipment on board was inoperable due to lack of power to the main operation station.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 June 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Nav lights operational.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 May 2024 Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. Each floating waterlight installed after March 11, 1997, on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip. The water lightb was inoperable and the clip was seized and not corrosion resistant.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 June 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Waterlight operable.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 29 May 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. Neither electronic or paper charts were up-to date.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 June 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Brand new paper charts added to vessel.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 May 2024 Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Master was unable to conduct drills due to the inability to get underway from electrical issues.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 June 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Man overboard drill conducted sufficiently. Talked throught multiple fire and response scenarios
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 23 March 2023 Resolved
Vessel must obtain a Certificate of Documentation with a Coastwise Endorsement as required by 46CFR67.19. Vessel rep is working with NVDC to get a coastwise endorsement exchange as they just purchased the vessel. New name of vessel is River Explorer. Vessel was previously certified and documented. 46CFR67.19 , MSM Vol II, Section B, Chapter 1, B. 1. (Note).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 April 2023
Resolved 29 March 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 23 March 2023 Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and starboard bow and the stern of the vessel. The markings required be made by the use of any means and materials which result in durable markings, must be made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals not less than four inches in height. Remove the old vessel name and Texas registration form the vessel.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 6 April 2023
Resolved 23 March 2023
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 23 March 2023 Resolved
THE MASTER OF A VESSEL WILL BE FAMILIAR AND HAVE MOUNTED AT THE OPERATING STATION, EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS. VESSEL DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTED.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2023
Resolved 29 March 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 March 2023 Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel’s name. Provide vessels name on ring life buoy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2023
Resolved 29 March 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 23 March 2023 Resolved
Vessels Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate is not onboard and does not meet the minimum standard of 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 40 CFR 80.59 once every five years per 47 CFR 80.903. Vessel must correctly obtain a Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 April 2023
Resolved 25 April 2023
Resolution: Expires 21APR2028
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 February 2023 Resolved
PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS MUST BE INSPECTED AND MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 10. SERVICING RECORDS NOT AVAILIBLE FOR FIRE EXTINGUSHERS.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 March 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 23 February 2023 Resolved
A MARINE EMPLOYER SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIRMENTS IN 46 CFR 4.06. VESSEL NOT ENROLLED IN PROGRAM.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 March 2023
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 23 February 2023 Resolved
THE MASTER OF A VESSEL WILL BE FAMILIAR AND HAVE MOUNTED AT THE OPERATING STATION, EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS. VESSEL DID NOT HAVE EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS MOUNTED.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 March 2023
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 23 February 2023 Resolved
A VESSEL MUST CARRY ADEQUATE AND UP-TO-DATE CHARTS. THE VESSEL IS NOT CARRYING CHARTS AND THE ELECTERONIC SYSTEM IS NOT UPDATED.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 March 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 February 2023 Resolved
SHUTOFF VALVES, INSTALLED SO AS TO CLOSE AGAINST THE FUEL FLOW, MUST BE FITTED IN THE FUEL SUPPLY LINES. SHUTOFF VALVES ON STARBOARD FUELTANK MISSING.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 23 February 2023
Resolution: Shutoff valve corrected.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 23 February 2023 Resolved
ALL VESSELS MUST HAVE NAVIGATION LIGHTS THAT ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH INLAND NAVIGATION RULES.ANCHOR LIGHT WAS NON OPERATIONAL.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 23 February 2023
Resolution: Inoperable nav lights were corrected.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 26 January 2023 Resolved
TO MAINTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION, YOU MUST COMPLETE YOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION WITHIN THE PERIODS SPECIFIED IN 46 CFR 176.500(b)(1) AND YOUR CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION MUST BE ENDORSED. VESSEL MUST REQUEST AND COMPLETE A RENEWED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED BY 46 CGR 176.105
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 February 2023
Resolution: Annual inspection has been conducted.

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.