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ARAMIS

ARAMIS is a 1984 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 44 inspections since 1984, most recently in December 2008, along with 38 deficiencies.

Records from 1984 to 2008. Most recent: inspection, 14 December 2008.

Built
1984
Last inspected
14 December 2008
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

8217013 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
229007
Flag
PANAMA
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Maury page id
psix-229007

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded40
Years with a record 17 calendar years (1984–2008)
The 44 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 18 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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 General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it43198 - Dead Weight, Ton
57540 - Displacement, Ton
15456 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
37023 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

Inspected as a tow unit · 2

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.

B-16 Freight Barge · MISLE 46811 · 18 January 1997 · activity 463124B-16 Freight Barge · MISLE 46811 · 18 January 1997 · activity 531490KATHY JEANNE Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 92295 · 2 October 1993 · activity 85561

Inspection history · 44

14 December 2008 PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3375965
3 April 2008 Deficiency Check · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3175685
20 May 2002 Ballast Water Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1618413
28 September 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 282507
26 September 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 282521
18 January 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 463124
18 January 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 531490
4 December 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 398201
11 September 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 171941
11 September 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 395416
10 September 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 11258
1 August 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 393943
4 April 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 389759
30 January 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 387381
9 November 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 692225
8 November 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 692221
7 November 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 384618
25 October 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 384328
3 August 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 381273
3 March 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 375707
14 September 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 370637
14 September 1994 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 868630
1 September 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 370165
22 June 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 501367
13 October 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 361460
2 October 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 85561
24 July 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 359802
4 May 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 439899
16 November 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 461626
16 May 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 472696
20 September 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 346008
9 April 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 535168
17 October 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 339857
20 April 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 448221
4 November 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 333477
23 August 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 332243
19 May 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 525165
4 September 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 325444
8 February 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 509534
10 March 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 481944
23 September 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 311598
8 April 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 515272
17 September 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 304259
19 September 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 298028

Deficiency record · 38

Documentation › Safety Management System › Safety/Environmental Protection Policy
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
The Master has not been filling out the required information sheet as stated in the SOPEP, FORMAT #4. This information is required to be filled in prior to the vessel arrival in port as per the SOPEP.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: SOPEP manual checked by USCG Inspector and found to be satisfactory.
Personnel › Training › Cargo Safety
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
The Deck Crew has not received HAZMAT Training (Refresher) as required by the Code of Federal Regulations in the last 3, years.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: National Cargo Bureau conducting required training on - board at the time of inspection. Training conducted meets satisfaction of USCG Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Type
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
All six hoses in the accommodation spaces are fixed straight stream (suicide) type. The required type by Class and Flag are duel purpose type.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: Fire drill conducted with dual purpose fire nozzles. No single purpose fire nozzles found at fire stations. Satisfactory correction.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › A Class Division Penetrations
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
The engine room sky-light located behind the funnel has is warped and has a hole in it. It will not close properly and in case of a fire the CO2 will have little or no effect on the fire. There is also a hole in it which will also effect the CO2 when and if used.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: Vessel had dry dock survey 01 May 2008, and attented to structural items noted by USCG. Skylight and hole repaired as addressed by Class and USCG.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Float Free
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
Both of the six person liferafts hydrostatic releases were not attached correctly. If deployed the rafts would have gone down with the vessel or be torn apart because the painter was firmly attached to the liferaft frame. All of the inspection records made by the Third Officer show that everything was in good working order.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 3 April 2008
Resolution: USCG Inspectors educated the [name withheld], Third Officer and Bos''n on how the hydrostatic releases should have been attached.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Canopy
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
Some of the grommets on the canopy covers are wasted. If lines were attached to the covers there is a good chance the cover would be torn apart when the grommets failed. All of the grommets need to be checked and replaced as necessary.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: Repaired canopy covers and covered by Class survey report.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Tropical Fresh Water Load Line
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
The ship was an Italian Flagged registered vessel she has since changed to Panama. The typical Load Line markings for TF, T, F, T, S, W are still in Italian lettering. The Load Line Certificate does not reflect the current markings.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: Port side markings on load line match the description for ship''s load line Certificate. Corrected to satisfaction on RINA Class and USCG Inspection.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
The securing devices (dogs) for the hospital and forward Bos'n doors need adjusting and one is missing. These need to be corrected in order to keep the them weather-tight.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: All deficiencies identified on USCG Form B dated 03 April ''08 corrected per RINA class survey dated 01 May 2008.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Communications
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
According to the ship's bunkering transfer procedures the radios that are to be used must be intrinsically safe. However there are none on board the vessel. Intrinsically safe radios must be on board when the vessel is bunkering.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: All deficiencies identified on USCG Form B dated 03 April 2008 corrected per RINA Class survey dated 01 May ''08.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Training Manual (lifesaving)
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
The SOLAS Training and Fire training Manuals are not ship specific. There are sections in both manuals that required items to be inserted which are specifically related to the vessel. In other sections the number of fire suits and there locations must be listed as well as lifejackets, immersion suits, lifebuoys etc.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: All deficiencies identified on USCG Form B dated 03 April 2008 corrected per RINA Class survey dated 01 May ''08.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Conformity Maintenance Procedures
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
Two of the EEBD'S were empty. There were no spares on board and no reports sent to the company reflecting this. Two replacements will be put on in LA and two additional spares will be purchased overseas.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: All deficiencies identified on USCG Form B dated 03 April ''08 corrected per RINA Class survey dated 01 May ''08.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Protective Clothing
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 April 2008
Resolved 4 April 2008
Resolution: The Master purchased two new complete fire suits before departing.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Garbage Recordkeeping
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
The Garbage Management Plan is not ship specific. The plan refers to the incinerated ash being collected and stored in black cans. However they do not have an incinerator and the black cans are being used for the collection of batteries, which is not listed in the plan.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: All deficiencies identified on USCG Form B dated 3 April ''08 corrected per RINA Class survey dated 01 May ''08.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
Soft patches were found on the M/E Piston Cooler, Gray water discharge line, M/E condenser and F/W generator. The C/E had informed the Master about some of these but no reports were sent to the company concerning these.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: All deficiencies identified on USCG on Form B dated 03 April ''08 corrected per RINA Class survey dated 01 May 2008.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Ballast Water Logs/Records
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
The Ballast Water management plan has out of date ballast water handling log and comment log forms. The [name withheld] has been using a ballast water handling log form that was issued by the company but never added to the plan. The forms and plan need to be added to the plan.
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 4 May 2008
Resolved 14 December 2008
Resolution: All deficiencies identified on USCG Form B dated 03 April ''08 corrected per RINA Survey dated 01 May ''08.
Personnel › Training › Fire Fighting Basic
Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved
The crew failed the first fire drill. Crewmembers entered the space without protective equipment. Communications were poor and no fire boundaries were established.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2008
Resolved 4 April 2008
Resolution: They passed the second drill.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 20 May 2002 Resolved
CLASS TO ATTEST TO REPAIRS MAE TO PORT AND STBD ANCHOR HOUSINGS LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull Plating
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2002
Resolved 3 April 2008
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of Class.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 20 May 2002 Resolved
BALLAST WATER PIPE ON PORT SIDE TUNNEL AFT OF THE BOSUN HOLE WASTED WITH SOFT PATCH.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2002
Resolved 3 April 2008
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of Class.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat
Issued 20 May 2002 Resolved
STBD LIFEBOAT HAS AREA OF FIBERGLASS REPAIR ON STERN SECTION BOTH SIDES OF KEEL. ONE REPAIR IS FRACTURED AND OTHER IS FRACTURED AND LEAKING BILGE WATER. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 May 2002
Resolved 20 May 2002
Resolution: CLASS ATTESTED TO PROPER PERMANENT REPAIRS TO LIFEBOAT HULL.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Welding/Hot Work
Issued 20 May 2002 Resolved
FRACTURE TO MAIN SUPPORTS UNDER TRANSVERSE WALKWAY BETWEEN BAY'S 8&9 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FRACTURED WALKWAY SUPPORTS
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2002
Resolved 3 April 2008
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of Class.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 20 May 2002 Resolved
HATCH COAMING BRACKET AFT CARGO HOLD #11 MID SHIP FRACTURED LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stiffener
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2002
Resolved 3 April 2008
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of Class.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch
Issued 20 May 2002 Resolved
FWD HATCH COVER BAY 11 HOOK IS FRACTURED ON FWD SIDE LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hatch
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2002
Resolved 3 April 2008
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of Class.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 20 May 2002 Resolved
18' FRACTURE IN HATCH COAMING BRACKET CARO HOLD #2, 5TH BRACKET FROM THE PORT SIDE LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stiffener
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2002
Resolved 3 April 2008
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of Class.
Deck/Cargo › Ballast › Piping
Issued 20 May 2002 Resolved
BALLAST OVERFLOW PIPE IN UPPER PART OF ENGINE ROOM HOLED AND LEAKING LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2002
Resolved 3 April 2008
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of Class.
Engineering › Freshwater Generation System › Piping
Issued 20 May 2002 Resolved
SOFT PATCHES FOUND IN WAY OF FRESHWATER GENERATOR. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2002
Resolved 3 April 2008
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of Class.
Electrical
Issued 26 September 2000 Resolved
EXPOSED LIGHT AND EXTENSION CORD IN FOWARD/PORT BILGE AND ON MAIN DECK._x001C_ MAKE PROPER REPAIRS TO THE SATISFACTION OF USCG.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 December 2000
Resolved 11 December 2000
Fire Fighting
Issued 26 September 2000 Resolved
FIRE DRILLS AND ABANDON SHIP DRILLS WERE NOT CONDUCTED DO TO SHIP BUNKERINGAND GETTING UNDERWAY. DRILLS ARE TO BE CONDUCTED PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OF NEXTUS PORT TO THE SATISFACTION OF USCG.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 September 2000
Resolved 27 September 2000
Navigation
Issued 26 September 2000 Resolved
BELT GUARD MISSING ON EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP. CORRECT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE OF NEXT US PORT TO SATISFACTION OF USCG.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 October 2000
Resolved 2 October 2000
Engineering
Issued 11 September 1996 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 September 1996
Resolved 18 September 1996
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 30 January 1996 Resolved
REPAIR BROKEN GUARD RAIL PORT AFT LOWER ENGINE ROOM IAW ILO 147.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1996
Resolved 4 April 1996
Documentation
Issued 7 November 1995 Resolved
PROVIDE HAZMAT TRAINING FOR 2ND AND 3RD MATE IAW 49 C.F.R. 176.13 (c)_x001C_ CORRECT WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DISCREPANCY ISSUED DATE OF 07NOV95.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 January 1996
Resolved 30 January 1996
Navigation
Issued 25 October 1995 Resolved
ALL U.S. CHARTS MISSING CORRECTIONS FOR LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH AREA.THE_x001C_ VESSEL WAS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE DEFICIENCIES PRIOR TO DEPARTING. _x001C_ AGENT PROVIDED PRIOR TO VSL'S DEPARTURE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 October 1995
Resolved 27 October 1995
Navigation
Issued 25 October 1995 Resolved
THE VESSELS LIGHT LIST WAS NOT CURRENTLY CORRECTED. THE VESSEL WAS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE DEFICIENCY PRIOR TO DEPARTING. _x001C_ AGENT PROVIDED TO VSL PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 October 1995
Resolved 27 October 1995
Documentation
Issued 23 August 1989 Resolved
NUMBERS WERE LISTED IN DISCRIPTION AREA. DOES NOT EXIST IN 49CFR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TABLE 172.101 OR 172.102.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 August 1989
Resolved 23 August 1989
Documentation
Issued 23 August 1989 Resolved
NUMBERS WERE USED IN PLACE OF THE PROPER SHIPPING NAMES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 August 1989
Resolved 23 August 1989
Documentation
Issued 23 August 1989 Resolved
UNREGULATED MATERIALS LISTED UNDER PRODUCTS ON DCM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 August 1989
Resolved 23 August 1989
Documentation
Issued 4 September 1988 Resolved
PROPER SHIPPING NAME NOT SHOWN ON DCM AS REQ. BY 49CFR176.30.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 September 1988
Resolved 4 September 1988
Documentation
Issued 4 September 1988 Resolved
NO DATE OF PREPERATION ON DCM AS REQ. BY 49CFR176.30.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 September 1988
Resolved 4 September 1988

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.