HOKU AO

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O)

Built: 1979
Last inspected: 29 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 15
Deficiencies: 29 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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 29 April 2026

Recorded inspections15

…physical examinations15

Deficiencies 29 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

602159

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WCX5196

167026

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-167026

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)52.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 6.4 ft

Registered tonnagegross 13 / net 12

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderHONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES · built 1979

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portHONOLULU, HI

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 1 August 2025 · expires 31 August 2026

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 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
12 - 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.

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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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 · 15

29 April 2026 Vessel Attendance · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8357714

27 April 2026 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8354854

30 April 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8116634

30 April 2024 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7904211

15 April 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8076578

28 February 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7634595

17 June 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7480573

16 February 2022 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7396393

26 May 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7208287

4 June 2020 Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6929344

16 May 2019 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6679264

5 April 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · In-Service Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6385894

2 March 2017 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6097784

29 November 2016 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6049507

29 June 2016 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5924237

Deficiency record · 29

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

Issued 27 April 2026 Resolved

Life jackets must be marked with Type I retro reflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. 03 adult life jackets found with worn retro reflective material. Repair retro reflective IAW manufacturer's instructions to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2026
Resolved 29 April 2026
Resolution: Attended and inspected repair, SAT.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage

Issued 30 April 2025 Resolved

Except as otherwise provided in this section, rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew. Port side railing forward of the cabin loose due to suspected wood rot at securing point. Starboard side rail support cracked. Repair in accordance with verbal repair plan. 46 CFR 177.10-1a

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 May 2025
Resolved 5 May 2025
Resolution: Port side railing fastenings repaired, mounting point filled with epoxy. Starboard side stanchion support replaced.

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

Issued 30 April 2025 Resolved

In general, compliance with the standards established by a recognized classification society will be considered satisfactory evidence of the structural adequacy of a vessel. Wood rot found where starboard side aft hatch cover is secured to the deck. Repair in accordance with verbal repair plan. 46 CFR 177.35-1a

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 May 2025
Resolved 5 May 2025
Resolution: Starboard hatch cover mounting filled with epoxy and secured.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 28 February 2023 Resolved

A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Vessel has excessive space around shaft in aft bulkhead feed through to shaft alley compartment in port and starboard engine compartments, limiting effectiveness of fixed fire fighting system. Reduce area around shaft with gasket material to limit the escape of fire extinguishing agent from engine compartments. 46CFR181.420(a)(4)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 March 2023
Resolved 16 March 2023
Resolution: Received photographic evidence that gasket material was installed around shafts and all bolt holes were filled in engine spaces with pre-engineered fire fighting system installed.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 26 May 2021 Resolved

A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Multiple openings with missing insulating foam in both port and starboard engine rooms bulkheads, would allow fixed fire extinguishing medium to communicate freely through the bulkheads. Make bulkheads vapor tight to ensure quantity of extinguisher agent is sufficient.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 June 2021
Resolved 4 June 2021
Resolution: Operator provided photographs of bulkheads made vapor tight by sealing openings.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 26 May 2021 Resolved

A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station: A light to indicate discharge. Discharge light failed to illuminate during testing. Make discharge light illuminate.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 June 2021
Resolved 4 June 2021
Resolution: Operator provided video of proper operation of the discharge light.

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

Issued 26 May 2021 Resolved

At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. Each lifeline on a ring life buoy must be of at least 60 feet in length. Ring life buoy lifeline found to be under 60 feet. Provide correct length of lifeline for ring life buoy on board vessel and properly arrange.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 June 2021
Resolved 4 June 2021
Resolution: Operator provided objective evidence the new line for the ring life buoy is 60 feet and arranged properly.

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

Issued 26 May 2021 Resolved

Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. Salon fire extinguisher missing bracket making it a non-approved type. Provide approved bracket listed on fire extinguisher approval label.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 June 2021
Resolved 4 June 2021
Resolution: Operator provided photograph of approved bracket with fire extinguisher.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)

Issued 16 May 2019 Resolved

Operation of transmitters of any ship station must be performed by a person holding a commercial radio operator license. The operator is responsible for the proper operation of the station. Provide FCC Operators Permit for each master of the vessel.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 June 2019
Resolved 24 May 2019
Resolution: Operator provided FCC operators permit, all sat.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft

Issued 24 April 2018 Resolved

Code 13101: Found improperly aligned port/stbd main engine shafts. Misalignment is creating stress at the flexible stuffing box and compromises the watertight integrity of the through-hull assembly. Conduct dry dock within 30 days to assess damage and confirm watertight integrity of through-hull assembly. 46CFR176.670

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 May 2018
Resolved 22 June 2018
Resolution: Existing bulkhead grinded and repaired with (1) 1.5oz mat, (2) layers 24 oz Kyntex cloth, and (1) 1.5 oz chopmat. Epoxy 4:1. Sealed bulkhead, installed wall bearing to support shaft. Shaft couplings faced out to true, new strut cutlass bearing, new props.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame

Issued 24 April 2018 Resolved

Code 02110: Found two fractured deck beams in the port and stbd rudder compartments; aft of the hatch in the port compartment and forward of the hatch in the stbd compartment. Provide repair proposal prior to conducting repairs. 46CFR177.10-1 and 46CFR176.20-1

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 May 2018
Resolved 22 June 2018
Resolution: Deck beams cropped out entirely and replaced in kind. Operator glassed in newly installed wood deck beams.

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Cable

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

Steering cable is deteriorated and fraying in (03) separate spots. Replace cable as original. 46 CFR 176.25-35.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 March 2017
Resolved 13 March 2017
Resolution: Steering cable replaced.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

Port fuel tank's bonding wire is completely exposed. Starboard fuel tank's bonding wire is missing. Install new bonding wire on both tanks. 46 CFR 182.20-25(b)(4)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 13 March 2017
Resolution: Fuel tank bonding wire(s) replaced.

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Condition

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

(02) B-II fire extinguishers are unserviceable due to corrosion. Significant rust on bottle. Replace (02) portable extinguishers as original. 46 CFR 462.028(c)(6)(ii)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 9 March 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner provided photo of new portable extinguishers onboard and receipt of purchase and servicing.

Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Valve

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

Seawater interconnect valve in port engine space is corroded/unserviceable. Replace as original. 46 CFR 176.25-1

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 13 March 2017
Resolution: Valve replaced.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

Electrical submersible bilge pumps do not meet UL 1113. 46 CFR 182.520(e)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 13 March 2017
Resolution: UL listed bilge pumps installed.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

FCC Safety Certificate was not onboard for inspection. 47 CFR 80.903

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 April 2017
Resolved 9 March 2017
Resolution: Company secretary emailed copy of FCC Safety Cert.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stiffener

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

Repair crack in longitudinal section of port side bulkhead, port hull. 46 CFR 176.25-1.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 13 March 2017
Resolution: Crack repaired satisfactory.

Documentation › Markings/Placards › Injury Placard

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

Donning instructions do not match type of lifejacket onboard. Provide donning instructions for type of lifejacket onboard. 46 CFR 185.516

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 13 March 2017
Resolution: Life jacket donning instructions updated.

Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

Electrical wire penetrations in forward engine room bulkhead are not watertight. Make bulkhead penetrations in watertight bulkhead watertight. 46 CFR 179.320(c)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 13 March 2017
Resolution: Electrical penetrations in engine compartments made watertight.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

Emergency fuel shutoff valves are not labeled. Label emergency fuel shutoff valves. 46 CFR 185.608

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 13 March 2017
Resolution: Fuel shutoff valves properly labeled.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

Conduct drills in accordance with posted emergency procedures. 46 CFR 176.808(g)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 March 2017
Resolved 13 March 2017
Resolution: Man overboard and fire drills observed satisfactory.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

Portable hand bilge pump must be capable of pumping water; hand pump inoperable IAW 46 CFR 182.510(b)(1)(2).

Due 16 March 2017
Resolved 15 April 2017
Resolution: New portable bilge pump purchased and installed.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition

Issued 29 June 2016 Resolved

22 Kapok PFDs had lost airtight integrity and were no longer servicable. Vessel restricted to 22 POB until servicable PFDs are provided.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 June 2016
Resolved 8 July 2016
Resolution: All unservicable PFDs replaced with new Type I's. Rep provided reciept.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating

Issued 29 June 2016 Resolved

Repair multiple areas of deck cracking and deck rot at next drydock.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2016
Resolved 11 January 2017

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Ventilators

Issued 29 June 2016 Resolved

Replace all compartment vent covers to prevent water ingress. Several covers are missing and or broken.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 July 2016
Resolved 8 July 2016
Resolution: New vents were purchased and installed.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft

Issued 29 June 2016 Resolved

Investiagate and repair cause of port engine shaft vibration. Proove proper operation.

Due 29 July 2016
Resolved 8 July 2016
Resolution: Fishing line was discovered wrapped around port shaft and removed.

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service

Issued 29 June 2016 Resolved

Provide a fire servicing certificate for all portable fire extinguishers prior to expiration in August.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 August 2016
Resolved 23 August 2016
Resolution: Portable fire extinguishers serviced by Fire Safety Inc.

Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General

Issued 29 June 2016 Resolved

Properly label remote fuel cutt-off valves.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 July 2016
Resolved 23 August 2016
Resolution: Fuel shut-offs labeled.

Ownership record

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