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SANDRA KAY

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

SANDRA KAY is a 2018 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 2018, most recently in February 2026, along with 32 deficiencies.

Records from 2018 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 February 2026.

Built
2018
Last inspected
9 February 2026
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
14
Deficiencies
32 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
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Call sign
WDK6819
MISLE id
1538521
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1538521

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations10
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record 9 calendar years (2018–2026)
The 14 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

Tonnage as PSIX records it4 - Simplified, Gross Ton
4 - Simplified, Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

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 · 14

9 February 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8305399
30 April 2025 Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8119940
19 November 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8036841
2 November 2023 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7818300
25 April 2023 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7675089
15 November 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7594146
18 October 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7579742
12 September 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7557337
20 January 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7125193
29 December 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7117301
6 March 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6928090
25 November 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6862246
2 April 2019 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6654360
15 October 2018 Deficiency Check · Plan Review "T" Boat · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6572019

Deficiency record · 32

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Equipment (including exemption)
Issued 19 November 2024 Resolved
A certification that the ship has passed an inspection must be entered into the ship's log by the inspecting technician. The technician conducting the inspection and providing the certification must not be the vessel's owner, operator, master, or employee or their affiliates. Additionally, the vessel owner, operator, or ship's master must certify in the station log that the inspection was satisfactory. Vessel does not have an FCC Radiotelephony Safety Inspection Certificate. Provide valid certificate to the USCG. 47CFR80.59(a)(2)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 November 2024
Resolution: Provided valid FCC Radiotelephony Safety Inspection Certificate to the USCG.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 19 November 2024 Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator who meets the following requirements: the radio operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Not all vessel masters possess the permit. Provide evidence of Marine Radio Operator Permit to the USCG. 47CFR80.159(e)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 14 December 2024
Resolution: Provided evidence of Marine Radio Operator Permit to the USCG.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 19 November 2024 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. MMSI is not programmed on the VHF radio IAW FCC Station Lisence, and cannot transmit DSC test call IAW MSIB 20-20. Prove proper operation of the VHF radio to the CG Marine Insp. Vessel restricted to <1000' from land until corrected. 46CFR184.502
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 February 2025
Resolution: MMSI is now programmed on the VHF radio IAW FCC Station License, and successfully transmitted DSC test call IAW MSIB 20-20.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 19 November 2024 Resolved
Each first-aid kit must meet the requirements in ISO 18813:2006(E). Obsolete first aid kit on board the vessel. Install correct first aid kit on board. 46CFR184.710
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 November 2024
Resolution: Installed correct first aid kit on board the vessel.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 19 November 2024 Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. EPIRB battery expired, and EPIRB test failed. Replace battery and test EPIRB. Vessel restricted to a PROTECTED route until corrected. 46CFR180.64
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 November 2024
Resolution: Replaced EPIRB, updated NOAA registration. Added new EPIRB NOAA Registration Number to MISLE.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 November 2024 Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight. Battery for ring life buoy floating water light is expired. Replace battery for ring life buoy floating water light. 46CFR180.70
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 November 2024
Resolution: Replaced battery for ring life buoy floating water light.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 November 2024 Resolved
A vessel must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. The fire buckets are 1 gallon capacity. Install three 2.5 gallon capacity fire buckets. 46CFR181.610
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 November 2024
Resolution: Installed three 2.5 gallon capacity fire buckets.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 November 2024 Resolved
Each battery must be free from exposure to water splash or spray. Batteries mounted under console are exposed to the elements. Mount batteries in sufficient tray w/ lid. 46CFR183.350
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 November 2024
Resolution: Mounted batteries in sufficient tray w/ lid.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 19 November 2024 Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew. The bow safety railing used for passenger embarkation/debarkation as stated on the vessel beaching operations plan have been removed. To retain the beaching operations endorsement on the COI, reinstall bow safety railing used for passenger embarkation/debarkation as stated on the vessel beaching operations plan. 46CFR177.900
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 November 2024
Resolution: Reinstalled bow safety railing used for passenger embarkation/debarkation as stated on the vessel beaching operations plan.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 25 April 2023 Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 03 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel's annual inspection date was overdue on 16APR2023. Vessel is not to carry passengers until a satisfactory annual inspection is completed. 46 CFR 176.500(b)(1)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 25 April 2023
Resolved 25 April 2023
Resolution: Completed annual inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 12 September 2022 Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 03 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel's annual inspection date was overdue on 16APR2022. Vessel is not to carry passengers until a satisfactory annual inspection is completed. 46 CFR 176.500(b)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 September 2022
Resolved 15 November 2022
Resolution: Completed satisfactory annual inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 January 2021 Resolved
Service all 03 fire extinguishers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 February 2021
Resolved 3 February 2021
Resolution: Received proof of servicing of all fire extinguishers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 January 2021 Resolved
Provide portable bilge pump.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 February 2021
Resolved 3 February 2021
Resolution: Received photo of portable bilge pump onboard.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 20 January 2021 Resolved
EPIRB monthly tests are not logged.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 20 January 2021
Resolved 20 January 2021
Resolution: EPIRB tested and logged in log book.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide proof of vessel registration.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Cleared at NTZ inspection
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide proof of Master's license.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Cleared at NTZ inspection
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide proof of FCC operator permit.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Cleared at NTZ inspection
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide FCC station license.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Cleared at NTZ inspection
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide proof of FCC radiotelephony Safety Radio Cert.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Cleared at NTZ inspection
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide the vessel with the necessary navigation publication for the intended voyage.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Cleared at NTZ inspection
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Conduct safety drills in the presence of a USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Cleared at NTZ inspection
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide the vessel with a logbook for documenting training and drills.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Cleared at NTZ inspection
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide a means of maintaining a passenger count.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Cleared at NTZ inspection
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide evidence of a satisfactory passenger safety oreintation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Cleared at NTZ inspection
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide proof of employer drug and alcohol program to include EAP.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Cleared at NTZ inspection
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Properly mark the lifejackets with the vessels name.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Cleared at NTZ inspection
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide horn/sound producing device.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 January 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide two portable lights.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 January 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide USCG approved float light for lifebuoy.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 January 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Provide first aid kit.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 January 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Replace installed electric bilge pump with UL approved pump.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 January 2019
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 January 2019 Resolved
Mark hull with state registration numbers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 December 2020
Resolution: This deficiency was cleared for administrative purposes only, see associated special note.

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.