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HYPERFISH
HYPERFISH is a 1982 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 46 deficiencies, 4 operational controls and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2008.
Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: operational control imposed, 27 March 2026.
- Built
- 1982
- Last inspected
- 27 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 46 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2007–2008
Identity
645849
WDG3698
205716
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-205716
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
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2026)
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.
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Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)36.2 ft × 12.8 ft × 5.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 20 / net 13
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCAPE CANAVERAL, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1982
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAN FRANCISCO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 6 November 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it20 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
13 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
13 - 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
MSC LAURENCE Freight Ship · MISLE 1328825 · 20 October 2019 · activity 6838734Inspection history · 21
27 March 2026
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8333110
11 October 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Golden Gate · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8254580
20 May 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8139123
6 February 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8072194
28 November 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7830123
28 February 2023
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7643111
28 November 2022
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7596384
20 January 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7382089
4 May 2021
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7187968
4 March 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7150153
5 March 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6920454
14 November 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6856560
20 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6838734
6 March 2019
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · USCG Southwest District (dpw) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6686428
17 January 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · USCG Southwest District (dpw) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6633336
9 January 2018
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6335100
3 July 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6167573
25 April 2017
Administrative Inspection · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6189028
24 March 2017
Plan Review "T" Boat · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6115279
17 January 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6071834
14 April 2016
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5861822
Deficiency record · 46
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 27 March 2026
Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel did not complete annual inspection within +/- 90-day grace period and therefore is overdue for annual inspection. Conduct COI annual inspection, to the satisfaction of the MI, prior to the carriage of passengers-for-hire.
46 CFR 176.500(b)(1)
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that the EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. Vessel was not logging their monthly EPIRB test. Vessel tested and logged the EPIRB test during their annual inspection.
46 CFR 185.728(c)
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency preparedness
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information: Date of the drill and training and general description of the drill scenario and training topics. Vessel was not logging fire drills. After completing fire drill during annual inspection, vessel created a new log.
46 CFR 185.524(d)(1)(2)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartments. The flexible discharge hose run servicing the forward bilge pump was found to be kinked. Replace or reinstall the discharge hose to allow for satisfactory discharge of the forward bilge pump.
46 CFR 182.500(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Qualified servicing facility must conduct the following inspections and tests; For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section. The owner must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. The pre-engineered fixed fire system must be tested annually in accordance with the inspection and testing requirements of NFPA 2001 as listed in the Coast Guard approved manufacturer’s manual. Provide proof of servicing in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 176.810(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible liquids or vapors are present, such as machinery spaces and paint lockers. 02 bulkhead penetrations on the aft engine room bulkhead found to be not vapor tight. Seal penetrations to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 177.405(e)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. The vessel has expired alcohol testing strips onboard.
46 CFR 4.06-15 (a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Generator starting battery connections made with wing nut type connectors. Replace connectors with mechanical fasteners to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.350(d)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. The vessel had expired Aspirin.
46 CFR 184.710
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
The float-free link required by § 180.130(a)(1) must be of proper strength for the size of the life float or buoyant apparatus as indicated on its identification tag. The vessel’s life float weak link tags were missing. Operator provided photographs of life float weak links.
46 CFR 180.137 (b)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 November 2023
Resolved
Each lifejacket must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel’s name. 06 life jacket markings were found to be illegible. Operator renewed lettering in the presence of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 185.604(b)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 28 November 2022
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. EPIRB registration is expired. Vessel is restricted to routes less than 3nm from shore.
46 CFR 180.64
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 28 November 2022
Resolved
Life floats and buoyant apparatus must not be stowed more than 4 ft high. When stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 November 2022
Resolved
Life floats and buoyant apparatus, together with their oars and paddles, shall be conspicuously marked with the vessel’s name. Oars do not have vessel’s name marked on them.
46 CFR 185-30-5(a) (OLD T)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 January 2022
Resolved
A submersible electric pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided that the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. Bilge pump in FWD void was not UL rated.
46 CFR 182.520 (e)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 20 January 2022
Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. The vessel had numerous non-vaportight holes between the lazarette space and the engine room.
46 CFR 179.320
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 January 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect from electrical hazards. An unknown dead end wire was found in the lazarette.
46 CFR 183.200 (b)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 20 January 2022
Resolved
Each vessel subject to the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician once every five years. The vessel did not have its FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate onboard. Provide proof to Marine Inspector.
47 CFR 80.903
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 January 2022
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who occupy a position required by the vessel’s Certificate of Inspection. The vessel had a crewmember, whom regularly operates the vessel, not be on the updated list for crew drug testing program.
46 CFR 16.230
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 20 January 2022
Resolved
The float-free link required by 180.130(a)(1) must be of proper strength for the size of the life float or buoyant apparatus as indicated on its identification tag. Both life floats float-free link identification tag are missing.
46 CFR 180.137(b)(2)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 20 January 2022
Resolved
Each hatch must be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices to prevent its loss. The lazarette was not attached to the frame or coaming.
46 CFR 174.220(b)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 4 March 2021
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured by a float free link. Float free link was found to be impeaded by knot under line coiler.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 4 March 2021
Resolved
Preengineered fixed fire suppression must be installed IAW manufacture's instructions. Engine room not gas tight 03 aft penetrations were found to be open.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 March 2021
Resolved
Flame screens are required under fuel strainers. Generator Racor filter has no flame protection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
The float-free link required by §180.130(a)(1) must be certified to meet §160.073 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Float free links were designed for 21 person life float, life floats on board were 15 person. Vessel is restricted to operations less than 1NM from shore.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
When life floats are stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers. Life floats were stacked without spacers separating units.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light. Each life float did not have two paddles. Vessel is restricted to operations less than 1NM from shore.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
The light must be a floating waterlight approved under approval series 161.010 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Two water lights connected to the life floats had expired batteries. Operations restricted to daylight hours only.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
High water alarm must be provided in each normally unmanned space. Bilge high water alarm was mounted to an unsecured box lid in the bow compartment.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed and maintained to protect crew and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment. Properly cap or remove dead-end wires on fwd bulkhead port side in bow compartment.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Vessel must have at least three 9.5 liter buckets, with an attached lanyard, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Missing one fire bucket with lanyard and label.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
The master shall ensure the EPIRB's battery is replaced before expiry date. EPIRB battery expired on 4-2018 and must be replaced prior to operations greater than 3NM off shore.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Vessel must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician once every five years. Vessel's Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate was not inspected for vessel's installed EPIRB.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
essel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessel's chart was updated through 2015 with no listed chart corrections evident. Vessel must have updated chart onboard as of 2020.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Ship specific plans for the recovery of persons from the water
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
The emergency instructions must be designed to address the particular equipment, arrangement, and operation of each individual vessel. Emergency instructions were not specific to how the vessel's crew operates in emergency situations.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Kit contained no ammonia inhalants, iodine applicators, or eye dressing.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Crew training shall be logged at least once every three months as to the duties that the crew member is expected to perform in an emergency. Vessel's training log was missing required quarterly entries between July 2019 and February 2020. Vessel must prove required trainings are conducted every three months.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 9 January 2018
Resolved
Vessel did not have a lifejacket donning placard
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 9 January 2018
Resolved
Vessel did not have an emergency broadcast placard.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 9 January 2018
Resolved
EPIRB hydrostatic release is expired.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 9 January 2018
Resolved
Vessel did not have approved charts for intended voyages.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 3 July 2017
Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided where flammable vapors are present; engine compartment is protected by FE-241, and several feed-thru holes in bulkhead leading to lazarette require sealing IAW 46 CFR 177.405(e).
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 3 July 2017
Resolved
Vessel operates during restricted visibility and requires illuminated magnetic compass IAW 46 CFR 184.402(c); operator required to repair magnetic compass and ensure it illuminates during restricted visibility.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 25 April 2017
Resolved
Vessel has expired Annual Inspection, which must be completed prior to carrying passengers IAW 46 CFR 176.500(b)(1).
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 17 January 2017
Resolved
Conduct Dry-Dock Exam prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 14 April 2016
Resolved
Provide current FCC radiotelophony safety certificate.
Casualty record · 2
9 September 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3053196
7 September 2008Routine · role: Reported in distress · activity 3320383
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.
Recorded names · 1
KELP CONNECTION (2007–2008). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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
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