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VAGABOND
VAGABOND is a 1984 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 34 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2014 and 2021.
Records from 2014 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 February 2026.
- Built
- 1984
- Last inspected
- 13 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 34 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2014–2021
Identity
668401
WDC3751
229515
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-229515
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
…with no type recorded2
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.
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Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)71.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 7.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 93 / net 63
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderFREEPORT SHIPBLD & MARINE · FREEPORT, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1984
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portHILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 9 December 2025 · expires 31 January 2027
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 it93 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
63 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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 · 21
13 February 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8310474
21 January 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8067331
12 March 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7878545
29 November 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7831235
27 November 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7830231
10 January 2023
Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7618856
9 February 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7393785
21 June 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7234907
6 January 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7073098
7 February 2020
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6904639
4 March 2019
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6636040
8 February 2019
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6622426
7 February 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6633438
9 January 2019
Plan Review "T" Boat · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6607836
24 April 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6402672
6 March 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6372877
16 January 2018
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6343620
17 May 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6152487
24 April 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6125992
23 January 2017
Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6073425
2 February 2016
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5808883
Deficiency record · 34
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vess must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. 46 183.200(c).
03 outlets were found with loose wiring and open receptical boxes. One forward and one aft in the Engine Room and one in the Engineer’s workspace.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, reinspection and at every other vessel inspection the marine inspector shall require that all observed unsafe practices and hazardous situations be corrected.
Seal on watertight door on forward bulkhead of the engine room did not seal on the upper inboard corner of the door.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
Suitable guards shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc.
Unsafe conditions. No guards installed around PTO of the port and starboard fire pumps.
46 CFR 177.35-15
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel.
Vessel was found missing 01 life vest. Maximum number of passengers is reduced to 149 until a replacement life vest is obtained.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 March 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Vsl had terminated wires mounted above port side engine. 46 CFR 183.200(b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 March 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Vsl had electrical wire not properly secured to housing of aft engine room light. 46 CFR 183.200(b)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 12 March 2024
Resolved
Vessels must have on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard type-approved AIS. Vsl AIS was inoperable. 33 CFR 164.46(b)(1)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 15 May 2023
Resolved
Each vessel subject to Title III of the Communications Safety Act must have an inspection of required equipment once every 5 years. Vessels Safety Radio Certificate and Bridge-to-Bridge Certificate are expired.
705: Vessel is restricted to 1000 feet from shore until deficiency is rectified.
47 CFR 80.59 (a)(2)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
Where cable protection is carried through watertight decks or bulkheads, the installation shall be such
that will insure the watertight integrity of the structure. There are several wire runs penetrating subdivision bulkheads that require sealing. Wire run for new bow thruster, replaced upper bulkhead of E/R and new wire run to the steering gear going through 2 bulkheads.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
Wiring joints and splices shall be mechanically secure and made in junction boxes. Wire splices for step light, port side, are not enclosed in a junction box.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
All lights, receptacles, and switches exposed to the weather shall be watertight. Light cover, starboard side main weatherdeck is missing cover.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails
shall be installed in way of all exposed
and hazardous places such as gears,
machinery, etc. Port and Starboard engines are missing guards in way of gears and belts.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 February 2022
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, but must not be fewer than the minimum number required by Table 181.500(b) and other provisions of this section.
10 BC portable fire extinguisher was mounted in machinery space. 40 BC required. Vessel restricted from the carriage of passengers.
46 CFR 181.500(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 February 2022
Resolved
On a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying more than 49 passengers, and on a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 189 liters (50 gallons) per minute at a pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi) at the pump outlet. The pump outlet must be fitted with a pressure gauge.
Pressure gauge broken on fire pump.
46 CFR 181.300(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 February 2022
Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant.
Retroreflective tape deteriorated on aft life ring.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 March 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. 04 life jackets found in unsatisfactory condition. Prove proper number and type of life jacket for each person carried on board. Limited to the carriage of 146 passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 25 March 2021
Resolved
A vessel of more than 65 feet in length must carry at least one rescue boat unless the cognizant OCMI determines that the vessel is sufficiently maneuverable, arranged, and equipped to allow the crew to recover a helpless person from the water. Current rescue platform is too long. Prove sufficient installation of platform.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 25 March 2021
Resolved
Every vessel must be fitted with a suitable magnetic compass designed for marine use, to be mounted at the primary operating station; the compass must be illuminated. Compass light is inopperable. Restricted to day light operations.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 25 March 2021
Resolved
Construction of the vessel must be adequate for the intended route and service. Vessel is missing flat bar iwo of port shaft. Show proper replacement of flat bar to satisfy structural conditions.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 March 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. All equipment, including switches, fuses, lampholders, etc., must be suitable for the voltage and current utilized. Extension cord and non-marine type inverter wired in workshop area feeding cash register. Demonstrate suitable installation of marine type inverter and cable.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 January 2021
Resolved
A vessel of more than 65 feet in length must carry a minimum of three life buoys of not less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. 01 ring buoy found to be in wasted condition beyond serviceable condition. 01 ring buoy missing retro-reflective tape. Provide evidence of (03) satisfactory ring buoys on board vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 7 February 2020
Resolved
A vessel of at least five net tons which engages in the fisheries on the navigable waters of the United States or in the Exclusive Economic Zone, or coastwise trade, unless exempt under 67.9(c) must have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. COD is expired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 7 February 2020
Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator and hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Master is missing radio operator permit. 47 CFR 80.159(e)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 February 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which no floating waterlight is required. Floating waterlight battery is expired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 7 February 2020
Resolved
The stability letter must be posted under glass or suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operation station of the vessel. Post stability letter.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 7 February 2020
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] emergency exit labels to meet requirement on emergency escape hatches.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 7 February 2020
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts and nautical publications. Need up-to-date navigation rules.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 February 2020
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Mount portable light outside machinery space.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 7 February 2020
Resolved
Each door, hatch, or scuttle, used as a means of escape, must be capable of being opened by one person, from either side, in both light and dark conditions. The method of opening a means of escape must be obvious, rapid, and of adequate strength. Forward emergency escape hatch stuck closed, corrected on spot.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 March 2019
Resolved
Vessel's propulsion system and associated emergency equipment must be readily available for immediate use. Vessel was conducting repairs on engines and could not show operation of the fire pump, bilge pump, or propulsion system.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Seal
Issued 6 March 2018
Resolved
Replace mechanical seal on port MDE PTO pump.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 24 April 2017
Resolved
Reapply retro tape to PFD's as marked.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 24 April 2017
Resolved
Update marine chart with currently corrected copy.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Valve
Issued 24 April 2017
Resolved
Repair excessive oil leaks at valve cover.
Casualty record · 3
7 May 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4853201
7 February 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6633438
21 June 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 7234907
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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