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TONGASS
TONGASS is a 2019 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2019, most recently in April 2026, along with 48 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2023.
Records from 2019 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 April 2026.
- Built
- 2019
- Last inspected
- 9 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 48 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2023
Identity
1296250
WDK9389
1543204
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1543204
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
8 calendar years (2019–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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 exists, not years in service.
What Maury does not do.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)38.0 ft × 11.6 ft × 4.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 13 / net 10
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSMOKY MOUNTAIN JET BOAT BUILDING · BRYSON CITY, NC, UNITED STATES · built 2019
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionJet Drive
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portJUNEAU, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 29 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 it13 - Simplified, Gross Ton
10 - Simplified, Net 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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Inspection history · 17
9 April 2026
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8345328
11 April 2025
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8110182
28 October 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8023117
4 June 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7921636
12 June 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7713694
12 June 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Juneau · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7714234
12 June 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7748686
5 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7681196
15 November 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7587792
9 June 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7472820
22 September 2021
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7318460
28 October 2020
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7099440
8 October 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7074092
23 October 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6842121
19 September 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6816926
1 July 2019
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6734953
11 April 2019
Plan Review "T" Boat · Initial Certification · Simplified Stability Test · Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6683796
Deficiency record · 48
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. When testing, starboard vent closure device for engine room did not fully close. Aft vent from engine room had opening that was not capable of closure. Make repairs and prove proper operation to attending CG MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Starboard MDE produced the following fault at the op station: engine cranking system alarm - stater circuit failed. Determine root cause and complete repairs to the satisfaction of the CG MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Port MDE produced the following fault at the op station: water in fuel alarm. Determine root cause and complete repairs to the satisfaction of the CG MI.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Anchor locker hatch cover was deteriorated and not watertight. Make repairs or install new hatch cover.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
...If the ship passes the inspection, the technician will issue a Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. GRT listed on the Safety Radiotelephony Certificate was incorrect. Update certificate to match vessel characteristics. 47 CFR 80.903
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original COD currently in effect for that vessel. Current COD onboard the vessel inaccurately lists the hull material. Update COD to reflect vessel characteristics.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. Portable lights missing at the time of inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. First aid kit was missing required number of burn creams, first aid kit instructions and the list of expiry dated items on the outside of the container.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Masthead light support was broken at the time of inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication. Coast Pilot was missing at the time of inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated. Magnetic compass light was not operational at the time of inspection. Complete repairs and prove proper operation to attending CG MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 June 2023
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, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. Vessel suffered a machinery space fire. Conduct survey of areas affected by fire, provide report of damage, and complete satisfactory repairs to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
Fixed gas fire extinguishing systems. A device must be provided to automatically shut down power ventilation serving the protected space and engines that draw intake air from the protected space prior to release of the extinguishing agent into the space. The emergency override function is not working properly repair the engine start up override function of the vessels pre engineered fire system. 46 CFR 181.410
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
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. Owner recently changed the name of the vessel. Name change still pending for vessels COD, FCC docs, & NOAA EPIRB registration. 46 CFR 67.313
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
Charts and nautical publications.
(a) 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, or a river current publication issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or a river authority.
(b) Extracts from the publications listed above for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication. Vessels current tables were out of date, provide 2023 current tables (hard copy).
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 November 2022
Resolved
Drydock and internal structural examination intervals. 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. Make the vessel available for hull and internal structural exam prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 176.600
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
Vessel's ring buoy did not have retro reflective material on buoy. Install retro-reflective material as required.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
Manual pull station for the e/r fixed system was not properly marked. Mark the manual pull station as required.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 July 2019
Resolved
Install flame screen on both fuel tank vents
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
The vent closures for the engine compartment do not seal adequately; make necessary repair/modification to ensure a proper seal. 46 CFR 182.465 (h)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
The main engine raw water intake hoses from the sea valves to the strainers are not an approved type; replace with SAE J-1942 type approved hoses. 46 CFR 182.720 (e)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
The main engine intake sea strainers are not an approved type; replace with UL 1193 type approved strainers IAW CVC Policy Letter 16-02. 46 CFR 182.420 (a)(2)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
The main deck separating the fuel tank compartment from the passenger accommodation space is not vapor tight, make necessary arrangements to ensure the deck is vapor tight. 46 CFR 177.405 (c)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
The handrail at the port aft corner of the vessel is not complete with wire cable, install cable to provide not more than 4” opening in rails. 46 CFR 177.900 (g)(1)(ii)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
The sea valve for the MSD raw water intake is not accessible through the opening in the main deck as intended, provide a means to open and close the valve as needed. 46 CFR 179.350 (c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Machinery guards are not installed on the main engines, install manufacturer provided machinery guards. 46 CFR 177.960
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
The MSD is not installed/operational, install and ensure proper operation. 33 CFR Part 159
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
There is a leak in the hull in way of a flange connection bolt on the port jet drive, make repairs as necessary. 46 CFR 176.802
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
The radar is not installed/operational, install and ensure proper operation. 46 CFR 184.404
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
There is no bilge high level alarm in the fuel tank compartment; install a bilge alarm. 46 CFR 182.530 (a)(1)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
The installation of the watertight hatches on the engine compartment are not complete, finish the installation and ensure a watertight seal. 46 CFR 179.360
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
he installation of the weathertight doors accessing the cabin from the bow and stern are not complete, finish the installation and ensure weathertight integrity. 46 CFR 179.360 (d)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Provide the vessel with an anchor and anchor line. 46 CFR 184.300
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Provide the vessel with a 24” diameter lifebuoy with reflective tape. 46 CFR 180.70 (a)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
The lifebuoy must be marked with the vessels name. 46 CFR 185.604 (b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
The storage location for the life jackets must be marked with jacket size and quantity. 46 CFR 185.604 (f)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Properly stencil the “fire buckets”. 46 CFR 181.610
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Properly label the location of the fuel shutoff valves. 46 CFR 185.608
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Properly label the vessels hull, name on port and starboard bow, name and hailing port on the stern. 46 CFR 185.602 & 46 CFR Part 67
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Properly affix the vessels official number to an interior structural member. 46 CFR 121
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Provide proof of the Certificate of Documentation. 46 CFR 67.1
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Provide vessel with an FCC Station License. 47 CFR 80.13
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Provide the vessel with an FCC Safety Radio Certificate. 47 CFR 80.903
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Provide proof of passenger safety orientation. 46 CFR 185.506
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Provide a means of maintaining a passenger count. 46 CFR 185.504
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Provide proof of employer drug and alcohol program. 46 CFR Part 16
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Conduct safety drills to the satisfaction of a USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 185.520 & 185.524
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 14 June 2019
Resolved
Provide the vessel with one additional orange hand-held flare to meet proper quantity. 46 CFR 180.68
Casualty record · 1
12 June 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7748686
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.
Ownership record
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