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HORNBLOWER SIMPLICITY

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2020s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named HORNBLOWER SIMPLICITY

HORNBLOWER SIMPLICITY is a 2021 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 16 inspections since 2019, most recently in January 2026, along with 27 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2019 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 January 2026.

Built: 2021
Last inspected: 20 January 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 16
Deficiencies: 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

1309821

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WDL9302

1595999

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

368177790

Maury page id

psix-1595999

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations15

…with no type recorded1

Years with a record 7 calendar years (2019–2026)

The 16 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)71.6 ft × 26.0 ft × 6.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 54 / net 54

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)71.6 ft × 26.0 ft × 6.0 ft

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderST JOHNS SHIP BUILDING · PALATKA, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2021

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Outdrive

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationTri Hull

Hailing portNEW YORK, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 17 December 2025 · 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 it54 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
54 - 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 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDL9302MMSI 368177790 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 January 2021, expires 15 January 2031

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 16

20 January 2026 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8271780

15 August 2025 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8217595

21 February 2025 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Plan Review "T" Boat

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8082410

7 January 2025 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8060439

22 October 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8024815

29 September 2024 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8011217

28 November 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7829987

4 October 2023 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7803489

25 August 2023 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7782353

21 March 2023 Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7653863

16 November 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7595641

25 August 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7549446

2 February 2022 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7381133

8 November 2021 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7343760

21 September 2021 Deficiency Check · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7327554

12 September 2019 Initial Certification · Plan Review "T" Boat · Construction Oversight · Deadweight Survey

Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7013933

Deficiency record · 27

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 20 January 2026 Resolved

Flexible nonmetallic hose must be complete with factory-assembled end fittings requiring no further adjustment of the fittings on the hose, or field attachable type fittings may be used. Hose end fittings must comply with SAE J-1475. The diesel flexible fuel hose for outboard engine number 5 was found to be composed of two hoses connected together, instead of being one single integral hose. 46 CFR 182.720(e)(1) Code 16C.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 February 2026
Resolved 22 January 2026
Resolution: Flexible hose was replaced with a continuous one SAE J1942.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 20 January 2026 Resolved

Vessels of more than 65 feet in length must have navigation lights that meet UL 1104, “Standards for Marine Navigation Lights. All Navlights were found to have LED light-bulbs without UL1104 marking. Provide specs that certifies that bulbs meets UL1104 compliance or replace with approved ones. 46 CFR 183.420 Code 16C.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 February 2026
Resolved 26 January 2026
Resolution: Approved UL1104 Pelco bulbs installed.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 20 January 2026 Resolved

Each stowage container for life jackets must not be capable of being locked. If practicable, the container must be designed to allow the life jackets to float free. Storage containers have latches installed that prevents the life jackets to float free, requiring a person that opens the latch to release them. 46 CFR 180.78(a)(1)/ Code 16C.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 February 2026
Resolved 3 February 2026
Resolution: Latches have been removed allowing pdfs to float free.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 20 January 2026 Resolved

Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Connections on batteries should be limited to no more than 4 per terminal. 46 CFR 176.800(a)/ ABYC E-11. Multiple batteries were found to have more than 5 electrical cables connected to a same terminal, in the batteries located at the generator room and electrical room. 46 CFR 176.800(a)/ ABYC E-11. Code 16C.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 February 2026
Resolved 3 February 2026
Resolution: Excess cables have been removed to a cable strips, and batteries has not more than 4 cables on each terminal.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 21 February 2025 Resolved

Prove proper operation of all new installed 06 COX Brand outboard diesel engines to the satisfaction of an attenting USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: Conducted a sea trial and found fully operational, engines IDLE was reset from 800RPM to 900 RPMS, no mechanical failures were found.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking

Issued 7 January 2025 Resolved

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. Vessels fuel tank found to have a 2-3 inch crack on STBD side. Submit repair proposal and repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 January 2025
Resolution: Tank repairs complete.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 22 October 2024 Resolved

On a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be at a pressure not less than 414 kPa (60 psi) at the pump outlet, which must be fitted with a pressure gauge. The pressure was 20 psi. Repair and demonstrate to CG a pressure of not less than 60 psi. 46 CFR 181.300(b) 16C

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 November 2024
Resolved 6 December 2024
Resolution: Fire pump replaced. To ensure 50 psi at the pump, primary fire station relocated to 2nd deck to ensure full coverage.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures

Issued 22 October 2024 Resolved

To be qualified to hold any commercial radio operator license, an applicant must have the ability to send correctly and receive correctly spoken messages in the English language. Vessel Captain was not able to speak English when communicating on the radio. Demonstrate to CG the ability of the vessel Captain to send and receive messages in English on the radio. 47 CFR 13.201(a) 50C

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 November 2024
Resolved 12 December 2024
Resolution: Master of vessel was instructed to conduct marine casualty drill over radio. Basic understanding and speaking skills observed.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 22 October 2024 Resolved

Rules in this subpart shall be complied with in all weathers and the shapes specified in these Rules shall comply with the provisions of Annex I of these Rules (33 CFR part 84). No dayshapes were on the vessel. Demonstrate to CG the vessel has acquired all necessary dayshapes. 33 CFR 83.20 (a)/(e) 50C

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 November 2024
Resolved 12 December 2024
Resolution: Day shapes present onboard vessel.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 22 October 2024 Resolved

The master of the vessel shall ensure that each EPIRB must be tested monthly. The master of the vessel did not know how to test the EPIRB. Demonstrate to the CG that the vessel's master knows how properly test the EPIRB. 46 CFR 185.728 (a) 50C

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 November 2024
Resolved 6 December 2024
Resolution: Vessel rep tested epirb.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear

Issued 29 September 2024 Resolved

A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. The vessel reported a steering gear failure. The vessel shall make repairs of the steering gear to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI. 46 CFR 182.610 (a)(1)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 September 2024
Resolution: Battery charger replaced.

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

Issued 28 November 2023 Resolved

46 CFR 182.720(e)(3)Flexible nonmetallic hose may be used in lube oil, fuel oil and fluid power systems, subject to the following requirements:Flexible hose runs must be visible, easily accessible, protected from mechanical damage, and must not penetrate watertight decks or bulkheads. The port set of engines fuel supply hoses were both chaffed exposing the wire. Renew hoses.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 December 2023
Resolved 5 December 2023
Resolution: Both supply and return hoses were replaced.

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

Issued 28 November 2023 Resolved

46 CFR 182.610(a)(1) A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is: (1) Of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds; Port and Stbd sets of engines sea star hydraulic systems had worn components allowing metal to metal contact when operating deteriorating the metal. Make repairs or replace.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 January 2024
Resolved 30 January 2024
Resolution: Received photo graphic evidence that the the port and stbd steering rams were replaced.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access

Issued 28 November 2023 Resolved

46 CFR 182.610(g)(1) On passenger decks of a ferry or of a vessel on an excursion trip the following must be installed: (i) Bulwarks; Damage to the port embarkation bulwark. Repair.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 December 2023
Resolved 5 December 2023
Resolution: The damage was repaired.

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

Issued 4 October 2023 Resolved

46 CFR 182.100 All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. The starboard lube oil pressure gauge is inoperable.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 November 2023
Resolved 6 October 2023
Resolution: Received video of gauge operating.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking

Issued 25 August 2023 Resolved

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. Vessel's fuel tank found to have a 2-3 inch crack. Submit repair proposal and repair to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 176.700(a)

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 August 2023
Resolution: vessel repaired fuel tank.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion

Issued 21 March 2023 Resolved

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. #2 Center void found, aluminum salt pitting in the bottom plate, appoximently 12 inch up on both sides of the keel, running the entire length of the keel. Pits ranged from 1/16" to 1/8". Provide bottom plate thickness in this area to determine the repair method to use.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 April 2023
Resolved 2 June 2023
Resolution: Received e-mail with photos showing intallation of belzona coating over pits.

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

Issued 21 March 2023 Resolved

The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. Replace the following zincs found deteriorated during the underwater survey: Starboard hull, outboard side at bulkheads 19 and 23.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 April 2023
Resolved 2 June 2023
Resolution: Received e-mail with picture stating wasted zincs had been replaced.

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

Issued 21 March 2023 Resolved

The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), may approve an underwater survey instead of a drydock examination at alternating intervals. Before credit can be given for drydock, provide a copy of the report and video for the UWILD conducted on March 21, 2023.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2023
Resolved 28 March 2023
Resolution: Report and videos received, video files to large to be uploaded. Videos located at: https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/:f:/s/ [name withheld]/Errfe20_24FDpaVngE0XcIAB6YCHiWPU64o2mbLaVeJ0SA?e=Ytcqa5.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances