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TROPICAL EXPLORER
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named TROPICAL EXPLORER
TROPICAL EXPLORER is a 1980 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 39 inspections since 1992, most recently in March 2025, along with 78 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 1 operational control.
Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 31 March 2025.
- Built
- 1980
- Last inspected
- 31 March 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 78 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
632335
WDL6745
194360
Flag
UNITED STATES
368153680
Maury page id
psix-194360
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded4
Years with a record
23 calendar years (1992–2025)
The 39 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)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 shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
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
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 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
WDL6745MMSI 368153680 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 July 2020, expires 10 July 2030
WDE9994MMSI 367423670 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 August 2009, cancelled 2 November 2019
WCY7741MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 November 1998, cancelled 24 January 2009 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 39
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
19 August 2015
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5220607
29 May 2014
Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4873391
18 May 2012
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4321659
26 July 2011
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4093842
1 August 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3285982
5 June 2008
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3227927
23 April 2008
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3190382
23 July 2007
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3004557
12 April 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Islamorada · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2906704
20 April 2006
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2628208
25 August 2005
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2464787
30 June 2004
Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSD MARATHON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2115269
24 September 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSD MARATHON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1917244
4 June 2003
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSD MARATHON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1809323
9 July 2002
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSD MARATHON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1643317
15 January 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSD MARATHON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1479274
27 November 2001
COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1465075
10 January 2001
Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1391458
27 June 2000
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1444362
28 January 2000
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1045864
10 January 2000
Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1449284
3 December 1998
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1413454
28 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 813157
18 June 1998
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1434810
30 July 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Southeast District (dp) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 664945
25 June 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Southeast District (dp) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 664944
Deficiency record · 78
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 26 August 2019
Resolved
Life float needs 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.
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.
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.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Bilge pump in tank space is inoperable. Reoair/renew.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Bilge high level alarm in aft compartment is inoperable. Repair/renew.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Port nav light is extinguished. Repair/renew.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Magnetic compass has a leak and is inoperable. Repair/renew.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Float free link is not attached to the vessel. Attach per manufacturer instructions.
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.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 23 August 2016
Resolved
4 adult PFd were not servicable and must be replaced. Vessel is restricted to 13 passengers until new PFDs are provided.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 23 August 2016
Resolved
Annual Inspection of extinguishers was expired.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 23 August 2016
Resolved
grab lines on the ring buoy are wasted. Buoy will need to be replaced or repaired.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 23 August 2016
Resolved
Bow light is inop. Vessel in not allowed to operate at night until new bow light is provided and tested.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 23 August 2016
Resolved
Life float is in need of new grablines, paint, and retro.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 23 August 2016
Resolved
Vessel does not have any of the required charts and pubs onboard. Provide new charts and publications.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 23 August 2016
Resolved
Vessel's first aide kit is incomplete and expired. provide new kit.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 23 August 2016
Resolved
Vessel's remote fuel shut-off valves are not marked.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 23 August 2016
Resolved
Vessel does not have a log for drills or survival craft maint.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Actuator
Issued 23 August 2016
Resolved
Vessel has emergency tiller but changes in the rudder have made it unusable. Prove proper operation.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 23 August 2016
Resolved
Vessel does not have a valid FCC Safety cert.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 5 June 2014
Resolved
Prove proper operation of all visual indicators for the bilge alarms.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 5 June 2014
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the emergency F/O shut-offs.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 29 May 2014
Resolved
Provide and prove proper operation on the ventilation clousers.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Actuator
Issued 29 May 2014
Resolved
Provide and prove proper operation of emergency tiller.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 18 May 2012
Resolved
Racor plastic fuel filter bowl doesn't have a flame shield installed. Install flame shield or install metal fuel bowl.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 18 May 2012
Resolved
Some of the fuel hoses are not approved for uses in C. G. inspected vessel. Install fuel hoses that meet the SAE J-1942 standard.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 18 May 2012
Resolved
Fuel shut off valves are three way valves. Clearly label valve positions so that anyone can tell which position the valves is in.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 26 July 2011
Resolved
Stern light is inop, vessel restricted from operating during reduced visibility.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 26 July 2011
Resolved
Missing bolt in rudder tube mounting flange. Install new bolt and check other three mounting bolts for wear, corrosion etc. Vessel must be attended at all times until vessel is hauled out to properly repair rudder post. Vessel must be hauled out at first availability by local boat yard.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 26 July 2011
Resolved
Strobe light on Lifefloat is inop. Replace batteries or repair as needed.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 26 July 2011
Resolved
Aft compartment bilge alarm inop. Repair as needed.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 26 July 2011
Resolved
Properly label all bilge alarm indicator lights. Labels faded.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 26 July 2011
Resolved
Install door in transom opening and non-return devices on the deck drains. Vessels main deck is less than 10 inches from the waterline. Vessel must operate as an open boat when main deck is less than 10 inches from the waterline. Local policy in accordance with MSC stability review of the MV LADY CATHERINE equivalent level of safety measure.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 5 June 2008
Resolved
Prove proper operation of all bilge alarms.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 5 June 2008
Resolved
Provide proper FCC station license for vessel.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 5 June 2008
Resolved
Replace outdated hydrostatic release for EPIRB
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 5 June 2008
Resolved
Provide proper registration for EPIRB
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 5 June 2008
Resolved
Prove annual servicing of all fire extiquishers, needs to be completed by 31 July 2008.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 5 June 2008
Resolved
Show proper operation of anchor light.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 5 June 2008
Resolved
Prove proper operation of VHF radio.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 23 July 2007
Resolved
Prove proper repairs to lifefloat using manufactorer's repair kit.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 23 July 2007
Resolved
Service or replace ring lifebouy.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 23 July 2007
Resolved
Prove proper operation of waterlight to ring lifebouy. Vessel restricted to daylight operations.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 23 July 2007
Resolved
Provide log entries to prove man overboard, fire drills, and life saving equipment maintenance.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 20 April 2006
Resolved
Vessel not to operate with passengers for hire until completion of third annual reinspection.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide First Aid Kit IAW 46 CFR 184.710.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide and Post Stability Letter IAW 46 CFR 176.306
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of Gas
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide annual servicing report for fixed and portable fire extinguishing systems.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Post Emergency Instructions IAW 46 CFR 184.420.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Post lifejacket donning placard IAW 46 CFR 185.516.
Communications › Audible Communications › SPD (Other)
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide proper signaling device IAW 33 CFR part 56.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide visual alarm for high water level in engine compartment.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Garbage Placard
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide Garbage Placard & Post IAW 33 CFR 151.59.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Conduct u/w fire and man overboard drills in presence of CG Marine Inspector.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 25 August 2005
Resolved
Provide U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] List, Tide/tidal Current Tables.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 30 June 2004
Resolved
Renew battery in EPIRB.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 30 June 2004
Resolved
Provide proof of valid registration for EPIRB.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 30 June 2004
Resolved
Renew ringbuoy & Lifeline.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of Gas
Issued 30 June 2004
Resolved
Complete annual servicing of all portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire suppression system.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 30 June 2004
Resolved
Provide a USCG Approved First Aid Kit with Manual.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 30 June 2004
Resolved
Provide an updated drill log with proper entries for conducting emergency drills and testing of EPIRB.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 4 June 2003
Resolved
Conduct emergency drills with new crew and document in vessel's log.
Lifesaving
Issued 27 November 2001
Resolved
Provide a water light for the life float._x001C_ _x001C_ The vessel is restricted to daylight ops until this item is corrected._x001C_ _x001C_
Lifesaving
Issued 27 November 2001
Resolved
Provide 3 adult PFDs. Passenger capacity is reduced to 15 adults until this item is corrected.
Documentation
Issued 10 January 2000
Resolved
Provide a valid CG license._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Documentation
Issued 10 January 2000
Resolved
Provide an FCC Safety Certificate and a FCC Operators Permit._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Lifesaving
Issued 10 January 2000
Resolved
Provide 3 red flares._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Construction/Loadline
Issued 10 January 2000
Resolved
Provide a high-level bilge alarm in the steering compartment and a visual indicator at the helm._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Fire Fighting
Issued 10 January 2000
Resolved
Provide a means to close off the vents to the engine room._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
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.