BAY HOPPER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2020s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

BAY HOPPER is a 2020 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2020, most recently in March 2026, along with 11 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2020.

Records from 2020 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 10 March 2026.

Built: 2020
Last inspected: 10 March 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 21
Deficiencies: 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2020
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 10 March 2026

Recorded inspections21

…physical examinations16

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 7 calendar years (2020–2026)

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 exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

1300848

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WDL4292

1561618

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1561618

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)78.4 ft × 26.2 ft × 9.2 ft

Registered tonnagegross 88 / net 59

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)78.4 ft × 26.2 ft × 9.2 ft

ITC tonnagegross 162 / net 59

BuilderGRAVOIS BOATS LLC · FRANKLIN, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2020

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEW YORK, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 5 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 it162 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
88 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
59 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
59 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

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 · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 21

10 March 2026 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8319670

8 September 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8229843

11 March 2025 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8087895

4 June 2024 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7927028

5 March 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7874033

29 December 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7843528

8 October 2023 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7805309

3 October 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7801680

15 September 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7792058

7 September 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7787354

7 March 2023 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7646254

8 March 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7408207

26 October 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7339762

16 July 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7258228

15 March 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7156572

17 April 2020 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6940230

12 April 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6939895

31 March 2020 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7096902

6 March 2020 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6921887

3 March 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6925454

16 January 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Initial Certification · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6890819

Deficiency record · 11

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 10 March 2026 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 was expired. Replace battery. Vessel restricted to 3NM operations until replacement of EPIRB battery. 46 CFR 180.64

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 April 2026
Resolution: Operator sent photo of new battery for EPIRB. Attached photo in documents.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 10 March 2026 Resolved

A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed below for the hull material of the vessel. Vessel sustained damage to port quarter rub rail. Repair affected area to satisfaction of OCMI. 46 CFR 177.300(d)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 March 2026
Resolved 17 March 2026
Resolution: Port quarter rub rail has been repaired to the satisfaction of OCMI.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 10 March 2026 Resolved

System design and installation must be in accordance with the Marine Design, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual approved for the system by the Commandant. Annual inspection report shows that time delays for FM-200 released at 27 and 28 seconds which is outside the acceptable range per the manufacturers manual. Retest time delays or replace as necessary. 46 CFR 181.410(a)(3)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 March 2026
Resolved 13 March 2026
Resolution: Sea Safety attended BAY HOPPER on 13MAR26 to retest time delay for FM200. Attached passed inspection certificate in "Documents."

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 11 March 2025 Resolved

A PENETRATION IN A WATERTIGHT BULKHEAD MUST BE AS HIGH AND AS FAR INBOARD IN THE BULKHEAD AS PRACTICABLE, AND MADE WATERTIGHT. MI OBSERVED TWO OPEN PENTRATIONS IN PORT FOREPEAK.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2025
Resolved 12 March 2025
Resolution: Def check satisfactory 12MAR25

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 11 March 2025 Resolved

EACH SMALL BATTERY INSTALLATION MUST BE LOCATED IN A WELL VENTILATED SPACE AND PROTECTED FROM FALLING OBJECTS. MI OBSERVED STBD GENERATOR BATTERY COVER BROKEN.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2025
Resolved 12 March 2025
Resolution: Def check satisfactory 12MAR25

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 5 March 2024 Resolved

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: protect passenger, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazard... Marine Inspector identified dead end wiring behind pilothouse and pulled out cable gland of HVAC.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 March 2025

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 5 March 2024 Resolved

All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire. Identified portside main engine fuel filter leak.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 March 2025

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 5 March 2024 Resolved

In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped: double hose clamping is required where practicable. All main engine and generators were without double clamp.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 March 2025

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 29 December 2023 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel reported a loss of power on the starboard engine. Prior to conducting passenger operations, vessel must submit causal analysis report, repair plan (if needed) & conduct a satisfactory operational test in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector. 46CFR182.200(a)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 January 2024
Resolution: vessel replaced O-ring.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 8 October 2023 Resolved

Each watertight bulkhead must be of sufficient strength to be caple of remaining watertight. Make permanent repairs to damaged starboard quarter to the satisfaction of the attend CG Marine Inspector.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 October 2023
Resolved 17 October 2023
Resolution: Repair to the watertight bulkhead was conducted. vessel conducted NDT on vessels repair which was approved by qualified marine inspector.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 12 April 2020 Resolved

46CFR182.100 VESSEL REPORTED LOSS OF CONTROL TO THE PORT THROTTLE CONTROL HEAD AT THE OPERATING STATION. VESSEL MUST PROVIDE CAUSAL ANALYSIS AND MAKE ALL PROPER REPAIRS. IF NEEDED TO THE SATISFACTION OF A COAST GUARD [name withheld] PAX.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 April 2020
Resolution: TECH REPORT.

Casualty record · 1

3 March 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6925454

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.

Recorded names · 1

HB120 (2020). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.