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OSPREY
OSPREY is a 1978 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 42 deficiencies, 4 operational controls and 2 casualty investigations between 2015 and 2021.
Records from 2015 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 5 February 2026.
- Built
- 1978
- Last inspected
- 5 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 42 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2015–2021
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
5 February 2026
…with no type recorded6
Deficiencies
42 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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
594045
WDG3631
159797
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-159797
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.0 ft × 13.8 ft × 10.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 46 / net 36
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGULFSTAR INC · ST PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionAuxiliary Sail
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSAUSALITO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 16 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 it46 - Simplified, Gross Ton
36 - Simplified, Net Ton
36 - 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.
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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 26
5 February 2026
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8306597
12 November 2025
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8265810
17 March 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8094089
30 May 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7923085
9 May 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7909654
8 November 2023
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7820824
7 March 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7646154
7 April 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7426674
9 March 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7409555
23 February 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7401050
23 November 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7356435
28 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7271038
6 May 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7191968
2 May 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7190358
2 February 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7131594
21 January 2020
Plan Review "T" Boat · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6893338
29 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6848944
13 March 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6642131
8 March 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6639737
28 June 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6459034
22 June 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6452815
4 April 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6385800
17 November 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6319838
21 October 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6292618
7 February 2017
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6084331
24 February 2016
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5821139
Deficiency record · 42
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 5 February 2026
Resolved
All fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) vessels constructed with general purpose resins must be fitted with a smoke activated fire detection system of an approved type, installed in accordance with § 76.27 in subchapter H of this chapter. Vessel was not equipped with smoke detectors.
46 CFR 177.41(c)(3)(ii)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 5 February 2026
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. MI discovered dead end wires in the engine room.
46 CFR 183.200(c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 5 February 2026
Resolved
The arrangement of the retro-reflective material applied after March 11, 1996, must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16). Retro-reflective materials of a sufficient width (approximately 5 cm) should be applied around or on both sides of the body of the lifebuoy at four evenly-spaced points. Ring buoy on board only had two strips of retro-reflective tape.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
IMO Resolution A. 658(16
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 5 February 2026
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump... must have at least three 2 1/2 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard...words "FIRE BUCKET" must be stenciled in contrasting color on each bucket. Fire buckets present but in deteriorating condition.
46 CFR 181.610
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 5 February 2026
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on each life float paddle. One paddle did not have the vessel name on it.
46 CFR 185.604(g)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 5 February 2026
Resolved
Fire extinguishing equipment installed on a vessel...must be designed, constructed, installed, and maintained in accordance with a recognized industry standard acceptable to the Commandant (CG-ENG-4). Testing/maintenance records for installed system not on-board.
46 CFR 181.120(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 5 February 2026
Resolved
The manufacturer's instructions for onboard maintenance of survival craft, rescue boats, and launching appliances...The inspection and maintenance of the equipment listed in paragraph (a) of this section shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Maintenance log for lifesaving, firefighting, and rigging was not kept up to date. Master has been advised to maintain these logs moving forward.
46 CFR 185.702(a)(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
General purpose resins...All fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) vessels constructed with general purpose resins must be fitted with a smoke activated fire detection
system in accommodation space. Vessel was found with two detectors needing new batteries.
46 CFR 177.410(c)(3)(ii)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to.. minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Identified two dead end wires without caps/tape to prevent from accidental electrical shock.
46 CFR 183.200
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
Waste receptacles... Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Trash cans on board vessel are plastic.
46 CFR 177.405(f)
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Medical Equipment, medical chest, medical guide
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
A first-aid kit may be considered acceptable if it meets all of the requirements of ISO 18813:2006(E) paragraph
4.12. First aid kit had expired medications.
46 CFR 199.175 (b)(10)(i)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
When an operator is on duty and respoinsible for transmitting systems...FCC license must be posted or in personal possession. FCC license not present.
47 CFR 13.19 (c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests including condition of the sail arrangements. Sail Rigging inventory documentation not present.
46 CFR 176. 802 (a)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 May 2024
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with TYPE II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 64.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Life ring buoy did not have retroreflective tape present.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 May 2024
Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. The vessel was due for inspection no later than 02 May. The vessel is unable to carry passengers until successful completion of an annual inspection, currently scheduled on 30 MAY 2024.
46 CFR 176.500 (b)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 23 February 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with 46CFR182.520(a). Vessel's portable hand pump was inoperable during testing of bilge pumps.
46 CFR 182.520(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 23 February 2022
Resolved
Each lifefloat must be certified to meet 46 CFR 160.073 in subchapter Q of this chapter. The lifefloat needs to be painted in an orange color.
46 CFR 180.137
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 23 February 2022
Resolved
Repairs or alterations that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. The vessel updated their rigging and needs to send updated preventative maintenance plan to MIs.
46 CFR 176.700
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 23 November 2021
Resolved
Proposed alterations shall be approved by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, before work is started. Drawings, sketches or written specifications describing the alterations in detail may be required by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Vessel removed mizzen mast and boom and sail as well as a wench/capstan on the bow against the direction of the vessels stability letter (see operating restriction #7).
46 CFR 176.20-1
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 November 2021
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification and reinspection the firefighting equipment of all vessels shall be inspected and all deficiencies found shall be corrected. Vessels annual servicing for fire suppression systems and extinguishers were out of date.
46 CFR 176.25-25
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 23 November 2021
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section, machinery and fuel tank spaces shall be seperated from accommodation spaces by watertight and/or vapor tight bulkheads of double diagonal wood, marine plywood, steel plate or equivalent construction. Vessel had existing cable run through engine room bulkhead that needed vapor seal.
46 CFR 182.35-1(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 23 November 2021
Resolved
Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 91 kilograms (200 pounds) applied at any point in any direction. 02 stanchions on the starboard side had hairline fractures on the mount to the deck.
46 CFR 177.900(b)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 November 2021
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment under-go 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 employed. Rig requires third-party rigging survey.
46 CFR 176.840
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 2 February 2021
Resolved
Each rescue boat must be marked with type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 164.088. MI observed deteration of reflective tape. Operator must fix retroreflective tape prior to passnegers.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 7 January 2020
Resolved
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. Vessel has gone beyond extended drydock date. Complete drydock inspection prior to carriage of passengers.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 13 March 2019
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 feet, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Current bilge high level alarm was taken out and is in the process of being replaced. Properly install in accordance with regulations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 13 March 2019
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct an operational test of the means provided for pumping bilges. Upon arrival for inspection, the bilges were not properly cleaned and ready to conduct an operational test of the bilge pump. Make bilge pump and lines ready for inspection.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 13 March 2019
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Emergency instructions posted but vessel missing required placard. Install placard with specific vessel information.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 13 March 2019
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. Current COD is expired, however paperwork for a new COD was submitted. Place current COD on vessel once received.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 13 March 2019
Resolved
The design, materials, and construction of masts, posts, yards, booms, bowsprits, and standing rigging on a sailing vessel must be suitable for the intended service. Gasket on mizzen boom is heavily worn. Investigate damage and replace as necessary.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 13 March 2019
Resolved
The design, materials, and construction of masts, posts, yards, booms, bowsprits, and standing rigging on a sailing vessel must be suitable for the intended service. The cognizant OCMI may require the owner to submit detailed calculations on the strength of the standing rigging to the MSC for evaluation. Determine the tensile strength of the single side band material vs. the standing rigging wire. Contact the marine inspector to discuss after.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 March 2019
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner shall be prepared to have the vessel ready for inspection. A log of the inspections and maintenance shall be maintained by the Captains and Crew of the vessel and shall be kept on board for review as requested by USCG Marine Safety Inspectors. Maintenance records not available for review. Provide maintenance records following preventative maintenance schedule.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 3 July 2018
Resolved
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 §80.59 once every five years. Vessel needs to obtain renewed Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. 47 CFR 80.903
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 3 July 2018
Resolved
All cable and wire must: Be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. Wires by the chart table are supported only will plastic wire ties; add metal supports at 24" interval.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 3 July 2018
Resolved
All cable and wiring must be: Be protected by metal coverings or other suitable means if in areas subject to mechanical abuse. Owner needs to install protective covering for grounding bracket under chart table.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 3 July 2018
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner shall be prepared to have the vessel ready for inspection including: Inspection of the condition of the superstructure, masts, and similar arrangements constructed on the hull, and on a sailing vessel all spars, standing rigging, running rigging, blocks, fittings, and sails. The cleat for the mizzen boom shackle has mechanical gouging; replace the component IAW NVIC 02-16.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 3 July 2018
Resolved
Machinery and fuel tank spaces must be separated from accommodation spaces by boundaries that prevent the passage of vapors. The engine compartment has a wire run which is not vapor tight.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 3 July 2018
Resolved
A vessel must have one or more ring life buoys. Owner needs to replace the ring life buoy due to fading color and deterioration of material.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 3 July 2018
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels. Operator uses a maritime consortium to manage their random chemical testing program, but does not have current proof of current enrollment.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Essential Sailing Instructions Documentation
Issued 17 November 2017
Resolved
Submit a draft Preventative Maintenance Plan as per NVIC 2-16.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 7 February 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fixed hand operated bilge pump. 46 CFR "Old T" 182.25-10
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 7 February 2017
Resolved
Install valve at electric submersible pump overboard. 46 CFR 182.520(e)(7)
Casualty record · 2
14 June 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5218882
2 May 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7190358
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
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.