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LITTLE MERMAID
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named LITTLE MERMAID
LITTLE MERMAID is a 1983 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 51 inspections since 1984, most recently in June 2024, along with 59 deficiencies and 4 operational controls.
Records from 1984 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 6 June 2024.
- Built
- 1983
- Last inspected
- 6 June 2024
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 59 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
661495
WDC6978
218905
Flag
UNITED STATES
367064290
Maury page id
psix-218905
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded5
Years with a record
29 calendar years (1984–2024)
The 51 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)29.5 ft × 12.8 ft × 3.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 10 / net 7
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderJEFFREY W STICKLER · SAN PEDRO, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1983
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portMONTEREY, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 12 September 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 it10 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
7 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
7 - 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
WDC6978MMSI 367064290 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 June 2025, expires 26 August 2035
WAD2153MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 April 1994, cancelled 26 September 2004 · 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 · 51
6 June 2024
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7927646
19 October 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7809574
7 September 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7787005
24 August 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7543734
22 June 2022
Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7483958
24 May 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7205286
26 October 2020
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7082416
11 September 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7056072
7 May 2020
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6949977
5 August 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6773308
26 June 2018
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6452719
7 September 2017
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6259971
1 June 2016
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5894557
29 April 2016
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5865894
20 October 2015
Internal Structural Exam · Plan Review "T" Boat · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5746672
6 August 2015
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5731611
3 August 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5215296
12 June 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4337690
13 June 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3224954
17 January 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3132406
11 December 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3113098
11 September 2007
Drydock Extension · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3048588
14 June 2006
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2656187
15 August 2005
Hull Examination · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2464276
24 July 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 781363
23 April 1997
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1466463
6 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1095685
15 August 1996
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1090372
20 May 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1087401
17 May 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1358762
13 February 1995
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 841231
18 May 1994
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1169649
20 May 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1151816
14 January 1993
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1136392
29 July 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 643936
22 June 1992
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1257281
18 June 1992
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 947464
5 June 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 929553
24 January 1991
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 923883
24 May 1990
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1226409
9 March 1990
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 917050
25 May 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1036232
9 January 1989
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1195253
9 June 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 893904
10 December 1987
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1002345
29 May 1987
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1335710
4 December 1986
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1022700
24 June 1986
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 991510
24 March 1986
Credit Drydock
Administrative · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 995218
13 March 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 979832
14 December 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1284213
Deficiency record · 59
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 19 October 2023
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 19 October 2023
Resolved
Endorsements on Certificates of Documentation are valid for one year. Vessels COD was valid for a period of over 2 years.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Bridge operation
Issued 19 October 2023
Resolved
The owner or operator must conduct all tests as required by the OCMI, and make the vessel available for all specific inspections and drills...the OCMI may require the vessel to get underway. Vessel master was not available to get the vessel underway to conduct all required inspections and drills.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 7 September 2023
Resolved
All other vessels must undergo an inspection for certification as specified in § 176.404 and annual inspection as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel has not conducted an annual inspection within the allowable period.
46 CFR 176.500(b)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 August 2022
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. One life jacket was deemed not serviceable. Replace the life jacket and label with the vessel name. Vessel is reduced to carrying 27 passengers until the deficiency is rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 August 2022
Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. Lifeline installed on vessel's ring buoy is degraded and must be replaced with an appropriate lifeline.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 24 August 2022
Resolved
Starboard running light is loose in mount and may not present corret horizontal arc of visibility. Light must be repaired or replaced to present the correct horizontal arc of visibility.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 24 August 2022
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine cooling water discharge temperature and lubricating oil pressure shall be provided for all propulsion engines and located so as to be in view of the operator. Starboard water temperature gauge inoperable and must be repaired or replaced in kind. 46 CFR 182.20
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 24 August 2022
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine cooling water discharge temperature and lubricating oil pressure shall be provided for all propulsion engines and located so as to be in view of the operator. Starboard oil pressure gauge inoperable and must be repaired or replaced in kind. 46 CFR 182.20
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 13 October 2020
Resolved
Each lifejackt must be marked with Type I retroreflective material. 02 lifejackets require new retroreflective material. Vessel is restricted to carrying 29 persons. 46 CFR 185.604(h)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 13 October 2020
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Bottom life float retroreflective materials requires replacing. 46 CFR 176.808(b)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 13 October 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry up to date charts. Vessel's chart was last updated in 2019. 46 CFR 184.420(a)(1).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 13 October 2020
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump must be permanently mounted. Both engine space pumps not mounted in the engine room space. Must be completed prior to credit drydock. 46 CFR 182.520(e)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 13 October 2020
Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry 6 hand red flare and 6 hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessel was missing (05) distress signals. 46 CFR 180.68(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 11 September 2020
Resolved
Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 6 August 2019
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 ft, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. When testing the "walk around" bilge high level alarm, the visual indication did not illuminate. Prove proper operation of the high level alarm.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 6 August 2019
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Vessel's starboard navigation light was dim and barely visible when lit. Replace navigation light to meet the requirements set forth by the Navigation Rules.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 August 2019
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Three life jackets were deemed not serviceable. Replace three life jackets and label with the vessel name. Vessel is reduced to 25 passengers until the deficiency is rectified.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 6 August 2019
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date tide and current tables. Operator did not have req publication on board. Keep up-to-date tide & current tables on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 6 August 2019
Resolved
The inspection and maintenance of survival craft shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The operator failed to show proof of maintenance of the life floats. Provide a lifesaving maintenance log for review by the marine inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 August 2019
Resolved
Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The training entry shall include date of the training and a general description of the training topics. Operator failed to show proof of a crew training log. Provide a log for review by the marine inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 7 September 2017
Resolved
Replace 02 adult lifejackets IAW 46 CFR 180.71; passenger count reduced to 26 until PFDs are replaced.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 7 September 2017
Resolved
Port and starboard fuel fills missing conductive straps and require installation IAW 46 CFR 182.20-30(d) (Old T).
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 20 October 2015
Resolved
Provide ultrasonic thickness test report with emphasis on stbd and amidships sections.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 20 October 2015
Resolved
Provide a repair proposal to replace wasted hull plating on bow and widen access ports to allow better examination of the internal structure of the vessel.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 20 August 2015
Resolved
15pax life float unservicable. Owner/operator replaced w/ serviceable 12pax life float. Max pax onboard limited to 27 POB.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 20 August 2015
Resolved
Make emergency fuel shutoffs immediately accessible and properly labeled.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 11 December 2007
Resolved
Provide valid FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. Vessel is restricted to routes within 1000 feet from shore until proof is provided.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 11 September 2007
Resolved
Provide on board crew training log book IAW 46CFR 185.420 (c).
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float Free
Issued 11 September 2007
Resolved
Make life floats float free in way of painter line pinched under storage container IAW 46CFR 180.175 (f)(3)(iv).
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 11 September 2007
Resolved
Properly secure oars to lifefloats IAW 46CFR180.175 (f)(2).
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 11 September 2007
Resolved
Properly destroy 9 condemend adult type one PFD and provide 7 new ones IAW 46CFR 180.71.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 14 June 2006
Resolved
Vessel is restricted to 28 passengers plus 2 crew for a total of 30 persons until sufficient amount of primary lifesaving is provided onboard.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 22 May 2006
Resolved
Provide waterlight for ring buoy on board. Vessel restricted to daylight operations only.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 22 May 2006
Resolved
Provide and install valve handle for stbd emergency fuel oil shut off valve.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 22 May 2006
Resolved
Provide 2 flashlights for operating station and engineroom.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity
Issued 22 May 2006
Resolved
Provide onboard 3 fire buckets.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 22 May 2006
Resolved
Properly mount lifefloat sea painter and weaklink.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 22 May 2006
Resolved
Deadend identified wires under helm console.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 22 May 2006
Resolved
Replaced deteriorated retro-reflective tape on 13 adult PFD's
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 22 May 2006
Resolved
Replaced deteriorated retro-reflective tape on 3 child PFD's
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 22 May 2006
Resolved
Provide paddles for both lifefloats.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 22 May 2006
Resolved
Remove wire nuts for speaker on top of cover for steering station.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 15 August 2005
Resolved
Make engine room hatches watertight.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Weld
Issued 15 August 2005
Resolved
Reattach frame on the portside, under the bench, forward of the fuel tank.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 15 August 2005
Resolved
Provide metallic positive shut off valves for bilge pumps.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 15 August 2005
Resolved
Provide plans for installation of fixed fire system.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor
Issued 15 August 2005
Resolved
Provide plans of electrical wiring system for vessel.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 15 August 2005
Resolved
Add 12 inch rail courses to all aft handrails.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › A Class Division Penetrations
Issued 15 August 2005
Resolved
Make engine room vaportight.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 15 August 2005
Resolved
Provide information and certification for viewing glass used in the bottom of the vessel.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 15 August 2005
Resolved
Provide gauging of hull below the waterline.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 March 1997
Resolved
PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS, COMPLETE A SATISFACTORY HULL EXAMINATION IN THE PRESENCE OF A COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR.
Navigation
Issued 17 May 1995
Resolved
Corrected charts and applicable publications missing.
Electrical
Issued 24 May 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE METALLIC SUPPORTS FOR WIRING AT INTERVALS OF NOT MORE THAN 2 FEET.
Documentation
Issued 9 March 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE CURRENT FCC RADIO STATION LICENSE.
Documentation
Issued 25 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE VALID STICKER FOR CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION.
Electrical
Issued 25 May 1989
Resolved
HARDWIRE 110V LIGHTING SYSTEM.
Documentation
Issued 25 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE VALID FCC STATION LICENSE.
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.