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ALEUTIAN BALLAD
ALEUTIAN BALLAD is a 1983 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 14 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2011.
Records from 2011 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 30 April 2026.
- Built
- 1983
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2011
Identity
656806
8851649
WDD8446
215838
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-215838
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
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.
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)96.8 ft × 26.0 ft × 8.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 92 / net 63
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)96.8 ft × 26.0 ft × 8.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 300 / net 94
BuilderPACIFIC BOAT BUILDING · TOLEDO, OR, UNITED STATES · built 1983
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portKETCHIKAN, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 1 November 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it300 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
92 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
94 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
63 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
92 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
94 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
63 - 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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Inspection history · 19
30 April 2026
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8358705
20 October 2025
Vessel Attendance · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8255893
29 April 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8123609
30 April 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7906242
4 December 2023
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7833474
24 April 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7675002
29 December 2022
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7614375
19 April 2022
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7434296
8 November 2021
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7347318
1 June 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7212128
17 August 2020
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7097024
5 June 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6968956
21 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6690892
17 October 2018
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6562521
29 May 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6429408
5 June 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6166748
9 May 2017
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6141443
12 December 2016
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6057771
5 May 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5869941
Deficiency record · 14
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 30 April 2024
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link. The aft liferaft on the stbd side did not have the painter line properly connected. Corrected on the spot.
46 CFR 180.130(a)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 30 April 2024
Resolved
On a vessel of more than 65ft, the fire pump must operate at a pressure of not less than 60psi at the pump outlet. The pump outlet must be fitted with a pressure gauge. The pressure gauge on the B fire pump was pegged out at over 60 psi and not providing an accurate pressure reading. Replace fire pump pressure gauge and demonstrate operation.
46 CFR 181.300(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats
Issued 30 April 2024
Resolved
A vessel of more than 65ft in length must carry a minimum of three life buoys. Two liferings were found to be deteriorated and waterlogged. Replace identified liferings.
46 CFR 180.70
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 24 April 2023
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link. The aft liferaft on the stbd side did not have the painter line properly connected. Corrected on the spot.
46 CFR 180.130(a)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 April 2023
Resolved
No flexible cords may be used. An extension cord is current zip tied to the wire run and used to power the bilge pump. The permanent bilge pump installation must be hard wired in.
46 CFR 183.340(r)
46 CFR 111.60-13
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 24 April 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Current electronic charts need to be updated.
46 CFR 184.420(a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 24 April 2023
Resolved
Stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC. Vessel is required to maintain an FCC radio station license (valid for 10 years), Bridge-to-Bridge certificate, and a Safety Radiotelephony Certificate (valid for 5 years). Provide certificates to the attending MI.
47 CFR 80.59(a)(2)
47 CFR 80.13
47 CFR 80.1001
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
The general construction of the vessel must be such as to minimize fire hazards in sofar as it is reasonable and practicable. The piping from the case vent on the port M/E had oil residue dripping in the vicinity of the lagged exhaust piping. Make permanent repairs to minimize the fire hazard to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 177.405
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
Each life buoy must be marked with Type II retroflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018. The life buoy aft of the bridge needs new retroflective tape.
46 CFR 185.604
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
The EPIRB must be tested monthly, and shall be logged or otherwise documented. No record of monthly EPIRB test since vessel was last in service in 2019. Conduct next monthly test and provide proof of proper records.
46 CFR 185.728
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 19 April 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Coast Guard light list, Tide tables, and Current tables. Provide current copies/extracts of publications.
46 CFR 184.420
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 21 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel's aft engine room bulkhead is to be a watertight bulkhead as per the issued stability letter. Found the bulkhead had been modified with an open drain/limber hole to the lazarette. The drain/limber is to have a way of sealing whether through the installation of a valve, plug or weld.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 29 May 2018
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. 46 CFR 185.518
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 29 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel must have a Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate issued by an FCC-licensed technician. 47 CFR 80.903.
Casualty record · 1
3 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4043676
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
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