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ALEUTIAN BALLAD

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Other hulls named ALEUTIAN BALLAD

ALEUTIAN BALLAD is a 1983 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 48 inspections since 1993, most recently in April 2026, along with 18 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2011.

Records from 1993 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 30 April 2026.

Built
1983
Last inspected
30 April 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
48
Deficiencies
18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2011

Identity

US Official No.
656806
IMO number
8851649 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
WDD8446
MISLE id
215838
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367199250
Maury page id
psix-215838

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations26
…administrative events5
…with no type recorded17
Years with a record 26 calendar years (1993–2026)
The 48 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)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 shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
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
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

WDD8446MMSI 367199250 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 April 2017, expires 22 June 2027
WCR9441MMSI 367033060 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 12 April 2005, cancelled 1 August 2015
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 · 48

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
22 October 2014 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5001793
21 May 2014 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4864634
18 July 2012 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4383012
22 May 2012 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4319070
10 February 2011 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3936618
13 May 2009 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3474269
22 April 2009 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3458264
3 April 2009 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3445754
5 March 2009 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3402190
17 April 2008 Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3186232
19 July 2007 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Ketchikan · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3000835
1 May 2007 Construction Oversight · Plan Review "T" Boat · Inclining Experiment · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2847394
18 January 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC ALEX HALEY (WMEC 39) · Activity 2570417
13 November 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC DOUGLAS MUNRO (WHEC 724) · Activity 2569605
13 August 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD KETCHIKAN · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2472253
28 May 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Kenai · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2080991
9 January 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1730432
27 March 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 202978
27 March 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 770166
26 October 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 16689
28 January 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4799
3 October 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 708848
29 September 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 202977
29 September 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 761380
26 September 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 40525
28 August 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Kodiak · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 202979
28 August 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Kodiak · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 752261
29 March 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 165609
28 January 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Arctic District (dp) · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 658284

Deficiency record · 18

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)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 April 2024
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)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 15 May 2024
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 15 May 2024
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)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 April 2023
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
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 May 2023
Resolved 7 August 2023
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)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 August 2023
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 August 2023
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
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2022
Resolved 3 May 2022
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
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2022
Resolved 3 May 2022
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 May 2022
Resolved 3 May 2022
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
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2022
Resolved 3 May 2022
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2019
Resolved 28 May 2019
Resolution: See narrative for details
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
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 June 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 June 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 22 October 2014 Resolved
MARK THE VESSELS STERN WITH THE VESSELS NAME AND HAILING PORT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR. 46 CFR 185.602
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 22 December 2014
Resolved 13 January 2015
Resolution: Vessels stern satisfactorily marked with vessels name and hailing port.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 13 May 2009 Resolved
Add metal wire hangers on wiring for new heater and lights in upper deck
Due 18 June 2009
Resolved 23 June 2009
Resolution: Installed wire hangers
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 13 May 2009 Resolved
Repair hydraulic leak return line for deck gear
Due 18 June 2009
Resolved 23 June 2009
Resolution: Replaced hose
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 3 April 2009 Resolved
Provide approved plans for local OCMI installation verification on new upper deck awning installation, including electrical plans for overhead heaters. Vessel is not to carry passengers for hire until corrected. Item to be corrected no later than 03MAY09 to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector (MSD Ketchikan).
Due 3 May 2009
Resolved 23 June 2009

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

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.