TROPICAL EXPLORER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

TROPICAL EXPLORER is a 1980 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2025, along with 29 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 1 operational control.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 31 March 2025.

Built: 1980
Last inspected: 31 March 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 13
Deficiencies: 29 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

632335

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WDL6745

194360

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-194360

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

Recorded inspections13

…physical examinations11

…administrative events2

Years with a record 8 calendar years (2016–2025)

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)27.3 ft × 11.7 ft × 4.6 ft

Registered tonnagegross 9 / net 6

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderAQUA MARINE · MARATHON, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1980

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portKEY LARGO, FL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 20 May 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it6 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
9 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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 · 13

31 March 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8102709

1 December 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7607609

3 March 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7404776

1 June 2021 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7212353

13 November 2020 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7094510

19 May 2020 DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6965436

26 August 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6796042

2 November 2018 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6572573

26 April 2018 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6399096

21 September 2017 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6294380

22 August 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6451290

15 November 2016 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6070455

23 August 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5982187

Deficiency record · 29

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

Issued 1 December 2022 No resolution recorded

Vessel's drydock and ISE was due at the end of NOV. Due to mechanical issues, vessel is unable to move. Vessel must complete drydock and ISE inspection prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure

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

Issued 3 March 2022 Resolved

Anchor/mast light is not working. Must conduct repairs prior to carrying passengers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 April 2022
Resolution: Video received today showing the newly installed anchor/mast light working.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 3 March 2022 Resolved

FCC Safety Certificate expired. Must have VHF radio re certified and new FCC Safety Certificate issued.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 April 2022
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Received photographic image of recently issued FCC Safety Radio Certificate, with expiry date of March 9th, 2027.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 3 March 2022 Resolved

Life float in black on the top. Must clean or repaint life float.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 April 2022
Resolved 11 April 2022
Resolution: Repainted life float, labeled correctly

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts

Issued 1 June 2021 Resolved

Guard on front of engine was taken off and never put back on after maintenance was completed. Must re install engine guard over pulleys/belts to protect injury while working on or near engine.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 July 2021
Resolved 15 June 2021
Resolution: Received picture of engine guard installed.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 1 June 2021 Resolved

Vessel does not have CG approved NAV chart onboard and the GPS with electronic chart will not turn on. Must have CG approved paper NAV chart on board or have access to electronic charts that meet requirements in NVIC 01-16.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 July 2021
Resolved 16 June 2021
Resolution: Updated Garmin GPS with latest software.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 1 June 2021 Resolved

First aid kit was found to have expired items. Must replace expired items to meet requirements.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 July 2021
Resolved 2 June 2021
Resolution: Expired item in first aid kit was replaced. All SAT

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 26 August 2019 Resolved

Life ring drop lines are wasted. Need to be replaced.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 September 2019
Resolution: New life ring was provided.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 26 August 2019 Resolved

Life float needs repainted.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 September 2019
Resolution: Cracks in life float were repaired and float was repainted.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 26 August 2019 Resolved

Life float lines need to be secured.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 September 2019
Resolution: All lines were neatly wrapped and stowed.

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

Issued 2 November 2018 Resolved

Deck on the FWD port side of the cabin has a sewage pump out fitting that was not properly sealed, and has allowed water to ingress into the plywood deck and rot. Renew the decking and the beams associated with it, then re-glass decks.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 December 2018
Resolution: Rotten wood was cut out along a good beam, rotten structure below deck was renewed, and new marine grade plywood was installed. New deck was covered with 3 layers of biaxial cloth and epoxy.

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

Issued 26 April 2018 Resolved

Audible alarm for fixed fire extinguishing system did not operate.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 April 2018
Resolved 27 April 2018
Resolution: System fully functional

Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water

Issued 22 August 2017 Resolved

Bilge pump in tank space is inoperable. Reoair/renew.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: New bilge pump was installed prior to completion of the inspection.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm

Issued 22 August 2017 Resolved

Bilge high level alarm in aft compartment is inoperable. Repair/renew.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: New High level alarm was installed prior to the completion of the vessel inspection.

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 22 August 2017 Resolved

Port nav light is extinguished. Repair/renew.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Nav light bulb was replaced pior to the completion of the vessel inspection.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass

Issued 22 August 2017 Resolved

Magnetic compass has a leak and is inoperable. Repair/renew.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2017
Resolved 1 September 2017
Resolution: New compass was provided.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link

Issued 22 August 2017 Resolved

Float free link is not attached to the vessel. Attach per manufacturer instructions.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2017
Resolved 1 September 2017
Resolution: Links were installed to the vessel cabin top under the painter line canister.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)

Issued 22 August 2017 Resolved

Vessel does not have a logbook to prove monthly EPIRB testing and survival craft maintenance. Provide log.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2017
Resolved 1 September 2017
Resolution: New log was started and placed onboard.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition