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CHEERS
- Built
- 1982
- Last inspected
- 3 February 2025
- Documentation
- Expired · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 64 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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.
Inspection record
Last inspected
3 February 2025
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies
64 recorded · 1
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it 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.
Identity
657763
WDM2364
217495
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-217495
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)41.2 ft × 13.2 ft × 6.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 19 / net 19
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMORGAN YACHT · LARGO, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1982
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionAuxiliary Sail
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portHILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, rec, reg
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it19 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
19 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
19 - 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 · 20
3 February 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8074070
6 March 2024
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7878672
5 July 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7735741
4 July 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7733215
15 June 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7716141
18 April 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7671459
30 January 2023
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7627075
23 May 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7459067
20 May 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7457505
4 April 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7425335
26 August 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7297441
21 January 2021
Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection · Construction Oversight · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7128455
16 June 2020
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6979642
3 February 2019
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6613077
10 January 2019
Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6609803
10 May 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6410310
4 May 2017
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6137920
10 January 2017
Drydock Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6068755
4 October 2016
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6016777
2 May 2016
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5863891
Deficiency record · 64
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 3 February 2025
No resolution recorded
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel missed
dry dock due by 31Jan2025. Authorized one-time transit
to nearest safe area to perform dry dock.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced.
Owner damaged recovery ladder during MOB drill rendering it non-serviceable, must replace with sufficient means of MOB recovery before carrying passengers. 46 CFR 176.808(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
An inspection is required before the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection. Such an inspection for certification is not made until after receipt of the application for inspection required by 176.105.
Vsl's COI expired on 03Feb2024. Restricted from the carriage of passengers until new COI is issued.
46 CFR 176.400
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 July 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel experienced loss of propulsion while underway with passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with an approved adult type life preserver for each person carried.
Vessel short 1 adult Type I life preserver. Restricted to carriage of 23 persons until missing life preserver is placed in service.
46 CFR 180.25-5 OLD T
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9m in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level.
High water alarm inside interior cabin port side bilge space is inoperable.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck.
Port and starboard side shutoff valves taped over on deck side, impeding use. Starboard side shutoff valve only partially operable.
46 CFR 182.20-40(b)(3) OLD T
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation.
Owner unable to determine valve direction of operation from weather deck.
46 CFR 185.608
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
All vessels shall be fitted with one ring life buoy of not less than 24 inches in diameter.
Vessel's life ring exhibited signs of degradation.
46 CFR 180.30-5 OLD T
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
Each waterlight must be of an approved automatic electric type, constructed in accordance with subpart 161.010 of this chapter.
Waterlight inoperable.
46 CFR 180.30-1(b) OLD T
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Except as further modified in this section, all single screw vessels in ocean and coastwise service shall be
provided with an auxiliary steering arrangement located above the weather deck. A suitable hand tiller
Vessel missing tiller for axillary steering.
46 CFR 182.30-5 OLD T
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section, rails or equivalent protection shall be installed near the periphery of all weather decks accessible to passengers and crews.
Multiple stanchion bolts were loose, reducing structural integrity of railings.
46 CFR 177.35-1(a) OLD T
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock.
Fireboy wiring was left exposed, creating potential electrical hazard.
46 CFR 183.200
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
The intent of this part is to insure
that the scantlings, material, fastenings, workmanship and arrangement of each vessel are such as to provide for safe operation in accordance with the terms of its certificate of inspection.
Boom vang exhibited excessive wear and loss of integrity.
46 CFR 177.01-5 OLD T
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Each flare carried to meet this section must be stowed in one of the following: (1) A portable watertight container marked as required by § 185.614 of this chapter, carried at the operating station; or (2) A pyrotechnic locker secured above the freeboard deck, away from heat, in the vicinity of the operating station.
Distress signals were store in a non-watertight container below deck.
46 CFR 180.68(e)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury.
Oil identified in port side bilge. Clean bilge and determine/correct origin of leak.
46 CFR 182.100
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. 2 adult life jackets taken out of service. Restricted to 24 passengers until new adult life jackets are on board. 46 CFR 180.71
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with 80.59 once every five years. Vessel missing FCC Radio Safety Certificate. Vessel restricted to 1000 feet from shore until proof of Certificate on board. 47 CFR 80.903
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic tests. All portable fire extinguishers and Halon system need annual servicing. 46 CFR 176.810
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
This part is intended to provide a minimum standard of regulations for electrical installations and equipment that will result in a vessel that is reasonably safe from fire caused by and/or originating in electrical equipment and reasonably safe from electrical shock of personnel. Dead end wires on vessel cause electrical hazard. 46 CFR 183.01-5
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Batteries shall be so located that the gas generated in charging will be easily dissipated by natural or induced ventilation. Items are being stored on top of battery compartment causing lack of ventilation. 46 CFR 183.05-20
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
This part is intended to provide a minimum standard of regulations for electrical installations and equipment that will result in a vessel that is reasonably safe from fire caused by and/or originating in electrical equipment and reasonably safe from electrical shock of personnel. Bolt on battery connection corroded. 46 CFR 183.01-5
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Propulsion machinery shall be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Loose belt on engine. 46 CFR 182.05-5
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as a means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 2 inches high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”, unless such markings are deemed unnecessary
by the cognizant [name withheld] labels on emergency exits (hatches) from interior space. 46 CFR 185.606
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retro reflective material. Please add retro reflective tape to ring life buoy. 46 CFR 185.604
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so that child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Child life jackets are being stored in the same compartment as adult life jackets. 46 CFR 180.78
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays and sounds or rivers route must carry three hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with 160.021 in sub chapter Q of this chapter and three orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with 160.037 in sub chapter Q of this chapter. Vessel has five red flares and one orange flare. Missing one flare. 46 CFR 180.68
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Emergency broadcast instructions are not posted next to radio.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. No emergency instructions mounted on the vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. Certificate of Inspection not posted on-board.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
The stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible at the operating station of the vessel. Stability letter not posted onboard. 46 CFR 176.306
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 16 June 2020
Resolved
Operation of transmitters of any ship station must be performed by a person holding a commercial radio operator license or permit. Master unable to produce marine radio operator's permit, vessel restricted to 1000 feet from shore.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 16 June 2020
Resolved
Vessels operating solely within 20 nm of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of 80.1101(c)(2). Vessel missing DSC capability, restricted to 1000ft from shore.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 16 June 2020
Resolved
On vessels of at least 26 feet in length, a audible and visual alarm must be provided at the operating stations to indicate high water level. Bilge alarm in Engine Room forward of the main engine does not work.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 16 June 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel has expired medication in first aid kit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 June 2020
Resolved
Each battery must be located high above the bilge, secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of the vessel and free from exposure to water splash and spray. Battery inverter does not have any cover over terminals.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical first aid
Issued 16 June 2020
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 June 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight. Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with 161.010. Vessel's ring buoy has non-approved waterlight and is restricted to daytime operations.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 June 2020
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in a serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Vessel's ring buoy grab line is deteriorated beyond use.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 16 June 2020
Resolved
A masthead light on a vessel of less than 20 meters in length must have a visibility of 3 miles. Vessel's masthead light is broken. Vessel restricted to daytime operations with no restricted visibility.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 16 June 2020
Resolved
The master or managing owner shall instruct each crew member upon first being employed and prior to getting underway the first time on a particular vessel and at least once every three months as to the duties that the crew member is expected to perform in an emergency. Vessel has no record of drills being conducted.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 16 June 2020
Resolved
Construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel. Vessel has a frayed line on traveler that is not detailed or identified in the Preventative Maintenance Plan.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 5 February 2019
Resolved
All inspected sailing vessel operators should have a written Preventative Maintenance Plan (PMP) that specifically adresses their vessel's sail rigging equipment and components. Vessel's PMP was not physically on board vessel at the time of the inspection. Owner to provide a copy of PMP to the USCG.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 3 February 2019
Resolved
All rigging examinations and maintenance conducted should be documented. Vessel to provide documentation of rigging inspection records to the USCG.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Obtain DOT approved alcohol test strips.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Maintain proper rigging inspection records and make available to CG Inspectors.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Submit monthly sail rigging inspections to Coast Guard.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Obtain updated Coast Pilot
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Update tide tables.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Obtain current marine chart of area of operation.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Provide record that all fire extinguishers are currently properly serviced.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Pump
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Repair leaking impellor on main engine water pump.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Emergency shutdown
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Replace tension arm on engine belts
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Demonstrate port emergency fuel shutoff is operational.
Sail Rigging › Deck Hardware › Shackles
Issued 4 May 2017
Resolved
Replace wire rope as marked on aft boom block.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 4 October 2016
Resolved
Renew vessel FCC Station Radio license & provide MI with new call sign.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 4 October 2016
Resolved
Renew ripped meshing on rail courses prior to sailing with passengers.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 2 May 2016
Resolved
Show proof of current COD.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 2 May 2016
Resolved
Show proof of annual servicing and operation of engine shutdown.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 2 May 2016
Resolved
Conduct drills while U/W.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 2 May 2016
Resolved
Show proper operation of stern light.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 2 May 2016
Resolved
Show proper operation of high water alarm.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 2 May 2016
Resolved
Renew expired meds.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 2 May 2016
Resolved
Add vessel name to Lifering.
Ownership record
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