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SEA FOX
SEA FOX is a 1981 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 35 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 91 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 1 operational control and 15 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2025.
Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 March 2026.
- Built
- 1981
- Last inspected
- 9 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 91 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 15 investigations · 2002–2025
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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
9 March 2026
…with no type recorded8
Deficiencies
91 recorded · 1
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
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.
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
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Identity
635204
WDE8227
229583
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-229583
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)45.0 ft × 14.8 ft × 7.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 38 / net 32
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMARINE MANAGEMENT COPRORATION · MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portHONOLULU, HI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 23 June 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it38 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
32 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
32 - 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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35 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 91 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 operational control with the dates imposed and removed; 15 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.
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Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspection history · 35
9 March 2026
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8312773
23 June 2025
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8189187
19 June 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8185910
10 April 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8101817
12 September 2024
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7999724
19 July 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7962405
11 June 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7932862
5 June 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7929015
1 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7666265
15 September 2022
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7554683
10 June 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7473333
27 September 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7321897
22 March 2021
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7153263
4 January 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7120741
26 June 2020
Plan Review "T" Boat · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7001349
9 June 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Damage Survey · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6978769
27 December 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6879856
24 November 2019
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6861513
24 November 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6863856
23 October 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6840762
9 October 2019
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6831663
19 September 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6816232
7 September 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6807990
4 March 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6629189
4 October 2018
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6554223
29 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6527826
1 May 2018
DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6403273
20 June 2017
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6181976
26 May 2017
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6156474
16 January 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6077401
25 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6048788
14 September 2016
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6000643
5 May 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5870043
11 March 2016
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5831170
20 January 2016
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5800767
Deficiency record · 91
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 10 March 2026
No resolution recorded
Each survival craft on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway. Port 15 person life float was found with excessive cracking. Repair or replace life float to satisfaction of attending marine inspector. Vessel is restricted to the carriage of 30 passengers; unless it is (1) operating within 3NM of shore and (2) has a float free 406 MHz EPIRB on board.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility must conduct the following inspections and tests: For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by table 176.810(b). The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Service fixed fire extinguishing system in engine room and provide evidence of servicing to the attending marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
Each survival craft on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway. Port life float was found cracked with an inoperable light. Repair life float and light to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. Vessel is restricted to the carriage of 30 passengers until this deficiency is cleared.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB,
installed to automatically float free and activate.
EPIRB's hydrostatic release is expired. Replace hydrosta
-tic release. Vessel is restricted to 3NM until this
deficiency is cleared.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2 1/2 gallon buckets. The words "FIRE BUCKET" must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Stencil "FIRE BUCKET" on the three buckets.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 July 2025
Resolved
Immediately after the addressing of resultant safety concerns, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge of a vessel involved in a marine casualty shall notify the nearest Sector Office whenever a vessel is involved in a marine casualty consisting of: (3) Loss of main propulsion or primary steering, or any associated component or control system; that reduces the maneuverability of the vessel. Vessel owner/operator failed to properly report a loss of propulsion due to a failed ignition switch and starter. Demonstrate proper operation of the propulsion system to the attending marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 10 April 2025
Resolved
Life floats and buoyant apparatus, together with the oars and paddles, shall be conspicuously marked with the vessel's name. The number of persons allowed on each life float and buoyant apparatus shall be conspicuously marked or painted thereon in letters and numbers at least 1.5 inches high. One life float is missing vessel name and maximum persons marked on top where visible.
46 CFR 185.30-5(a)(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 April 2025
Resolved
Where life preservers are stowed so that they are not readily visible to passengers, the containers in which they are stowed shall be marked " Life Preservers" and with the number contained therein, in at least 1-inch letters and figures. This legend shall indicate the separate stowage of children's life preservers. Life preservers stored in the stbd hold and stbd operating station overhead are missing markings. Child life preserver storage area marking needs to be darker and clearer to read.
46 CFR 185.30-10(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 April 2025
Resolved
In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped, double hose clamping is required where practicable. A second clamp is missing where the salt water flexible hose is connected to the main engine. Other clamp in place needs tightening.
46 CFR 182.410(d)(1)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 August 2024
Resolved
An EAP training program must be conducted for the employer's crew members and supervisory personnel. The training program must include at least the following elements: the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use on personal health, safety, and work environment; the manifestations and behavioral cues that may indicate drug and alcohol use and abuse; and documentation of training given to crew members and the employer's supervisory personnel. Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. Crew members and supervisory personnel never received the above required training. Provide a roster signed by crew members and supervisory personnel. Also, provide training material used to conduct the training to the attending MI.
46 CFR 16.401(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment, other than small buoyancy compartments, under all practicable conditions. Main hold submersible electric bilge pump does not operate in the automatic position when float switch is activated. Repair float switch and prove proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.500(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. The lazarrette submersible electric bilge pumps visual indicators do not illuminate when in automatic operation. Repair visual indicator and prove proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.530(c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
Drug testing programs required by this part must be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR part 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Testing Programs. This subpart summarizes the responsibilities of credentialed mariners, marine employers, MRO, SAP and other chemical testing service providers in 49 CFR part 40. The regulations in 49 CFR part 40 should be consulted to determine the specific procedures which must be established and utilized. Drug testing programs required by this part must use only drug testing laboratories certified by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). New company missing their drug and alcohol program. Company drug and alcohol audit is required before commencing commercial vessel operations to ensure compliance with regulations to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 16.113
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
Equipment specifications for life floats and buoyant apparatus. The equipment required for life floats and buoyant apparatus must meet the following specifications: Paddle. Each paddle must be of at least 4 feet in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs and buoyant. All life float paddles are less the 4 feet. Provide the correct length paddles for all life floats. In addition, vessel routes PACIFIC OCEAN, STATE OF HAWAII, ISLAND OF OAHU, NOT MORE THAN 20 MILES FROM A HARBOR OF SAFE REFUGE, NOT MORE THAN 3 MILES FROM SHORE. In addition, this deficiency must be resolved to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 180.175(f)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
The float-free link required by § 180.130(a)(1) must be: Of proper strength for the size of the life float or buoyant apparatus as indicated on its identification tag. Float-free link identification tag for the stbd life float missing. Provide a manufacturer certified float-free link identification tag link meeting the requirements of 46 CFR 160.073-20. The vessel maximum allowed person is reduced to 30 total persons after deficiencies #5 is resolved, in addition, this deficiency must be resolved to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. One adult life jacket not in a serviceable condition. Provide one adult life jacket. In addition, vessel maximum allowed person is reduced to 50 total persons after deficiencies #6 is resolved to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, except that the following hatches may be weathertight:(1) Each hatch on a watertight trunk that extends at least 12 inches above the weather deck;(2) Each hatch in a cabin top; and(3) Each hatch on a vessel that operates only on protected waters. Aft hatch gasket leading to the lazarrette has gap a end butts. Replace gasket to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 171.124(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
The number of persons capacity must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers on each life float and buoyant apparatus. This number must:(1) Be the number of persons the device is equipped for; and(2) Not be greater than the number of persons the device is approved for as shown on its nameplate. Both life floats missing the number of persons capacity the device is equipped for. Mark both life floats with the number of persons the device is equipped for to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 185.604(e)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
Equipment specifications for life floats and buoyant apparatus. The equipment required for life floats and buoyant apparatus must meet the following specifications: Light. The light must be a floating water light approved under approval series 161.010 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The floating water light must be attached around the body of the life float or buoyant apparatus by a 3/8 inch lanyard, resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light, and at least 18 feet in length. Both floating water lights are attached to the life line. Remove and attach the floating water lights around the body of the life float to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 180.175(f)(4)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Child life jackets stowed in a helm compartment, which houses all the helm electrical wiring, fuses, and terminal blocks. Relocate child life jackets in accordance with 46 CFR 180.78 to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 176.830(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. Reduction gear oil cooling line by pressure sensor, and PTO hydraulic lines are beyond service life. Replace in-kind at the vessel's next dry dock in September 2024.
46 CFR 176.700(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 200 pounds applied at any point in any direction. Fractured welds found on second course of starboard bow deck rail on vertical stanchion of starboard bow deck rail. Repair rail to meet structural standards.
46 CFR 177.900 (b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Vessel's life float has cracked exterior with exposed foam. Repair life float exterior.
46 CFR 176.808(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. Ventilation closure devices had worn bungee cords preventing the ventilation opening from being completely sealed. Replace bungee cords.
46 CFR 182.465(h)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 10 June 2022
Resolved
Vessel at least 26' in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operation station to indicate a high water level. The forward high water level alarm was not indicated with an audible alarm. Provide audible alarm at the operation station for the forward bilge high water.
46 CFR 182.530
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 June 2022
Resolved
Connections to the battery terminals shall be made with permanent type connectors. Spring clips and other temporary connectors are not authorized. Battery connections made with "wing nuts". Provide a connection with a permanent type connector.
46 CFR 183.05-20(c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 10 June 2022
Resolved
Each life float must be equipped with a floating waterlight attached to the life float with a lanyard at least 18' in length. The provided lanyards were approximately 3' in length. Provide the proper length lanyard for each life float floating water light.
46 CFR 180.175(f)(4)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 June 2022
Resolved
Valves for removing water from diesel in water traps must be provided with caps or plugs. The provided valve was not equipped with a cap or plug to prevent leakage. Provide a cap or plug for the water trap drain valve.
46 CFR 182.20-40(b)(7)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
Each vessel inspected and certificated under the provisions of this subchapter must, when any passengers are aboard during the tenure of the certificate, be in full compliance with the terms of the certificate. Missing fuel tank grounding wires, missing hatch cover attachment were identified during COI Inspection on 22 Mar 2021 and corrections were due on 5 Apr. Wood rot on bulkhead behind ladder, opening in breaker panel at operating station, and VHF radio missing MMSI were identified during COI Inspection on 22 Mar 2021 and corrections were due on 21 Apr 2021.
46CFR176.100
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the Marine Inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Port life float cracked. Repair IAW manufacturer’s instructions.
46 CFR 176.808(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 22 March 2021
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. Life jacket donning placard missing. Post placard.
46CFR185.516(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
All fuel tanks must be electrically bonded to a common ground. Grounding wire for fuel tanks missing. Install grounding wire to fuel tanks.
46 CFR 182.440(b)(4)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Forward deck hatch is not watertight and lacks securing devices and attachment to hatch frame. Make forward deck hatch watertight and install securing devices and hatch frame attachment on hatch cover in accordance with 46CFR171.124 "Old T".
46CFR171.124(a) "Old T"
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Vessel's EPIRB case is cracked. Replace. Vessel limited to 3nm.
46 CFR 176.808(b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] forward deck support beam base in accordance with repair proposal.
46CFR176.600
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead strength
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. Provide repair proposal for bulkhead behind ladder with wood rot.
46CFR176.600
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Make aft deck hatch watertight.
46CFR171.124(a) "Old T"
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
At each inspection of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests including the following: Inspection and operation of through hull fittings and sea valves. Install sea valve where old shower discharge piping goes through the hull, or cap off.
46 CFR 176.802(a)(2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment. Forward bilge pump piping supports are corroded to the point of failure. Replace bulkhead supports.
46CFR182.500
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Dead end wires found in fish hold.
46CFR183.200(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Properly cover hole in breaker panel at operating station.
46CFR183.200(c)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 22 March 2021
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(2). VHF radio missing MMSI and LAT/LONG for DSC operation.
47 CFR 80.905
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: automatically shut down all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. Fireboy did not shut down main engine.
46 CFR 181.420 (a)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Vessel's life float in need of repair and vessel name marking faded.
46 CFR 176.808(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 December 2019
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table182.520(a). Visual and audible alarms must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water in unmanned spaces. Bilge pumps and alarms were not operational. Prove satisfactory operation of bilge pumps and high water alarms prior to operating with passengers for hire.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 27 December 2019
Resolved
Repairs to the hull, machinery, or equipment that effects the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] and flexing of the hull in bow escape hatch found. Submit repair proposal to original condition for approval.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 27 December 2019
Resolved
Each Lifefloat must be fitted with a floating waterlight. Port Lifefloat floating waterlight was not operational. Install operational approved floating waterlight. Vessel restricted to daylight operations till installed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 27 December 2019
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Gasket for the aft hatch was worn. Replace hatch gasket and make the hatch watertight. Vessel restricted to protected waters until cleared.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 27 December 2019
Resolved
A painter for lifefloats must meet the requirements of
Painter found approx. 50% worn and deteriorated. Replace lifefloat painter and lanyard for floating waterlight.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 9 October 2019
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence to the marine inspector of the required servicing for a fire extinguishing system required to be installed per 46 CFR 181.400. Fixed fire extinguishing system installed to protect the engine room was last serviced in July 2018. Provide a service report by a qualified servicing facility for the fixed fire extinguishing system located in the engine compartment.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 October 2019
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence to the marine inspector of the required servicing for a portable fire extinguishing system. The portable fire extinguisher must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Four portable fire extinguishers on board have not been serviced since August 2018. Maintenance records in accordance with NFPA 10 were not recorded or maintained.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 October 2019
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and starboard bow and the stern of the vessel. The hailing port must be marked clearly on the stern of the vessel. The markings shall
be not less than 4 inches, clearly legible, and in Latin alphabet, Arabic, or Roman numerals. The name of the vessel was not stenciled on the port and starboard side of the vessel. The name of the vessel and hailing port were not stenciled on the stern of the vessel in accordance with 46 CFR 67.123.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF Radio installation
Issued 9 October 2019
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installation on board. The vessel must have one operable VHF radio and one medium frequency radio for an oceans route between 20 nm and 100 nm as per the valid COI. The ship side band medium frequency radio was found removed from the vessel. The vessel is restricted to routes less than 20 nm from shore. Provide proof of installation by a FCC technician and valid FCC Radio Certificate.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 19 September 2019
Resolved
Notification and request for a certificate of inspection amendment shall be made to the OCMI by the owner or operator of the vessel at any time there is a change in the character of the vessel, route, equipment, ownership, etc., as specified in the vessel's certificate of inspection previously issued and currently valid. The SEA FOX is not currently endorsed for passenger or crew overnight accommodations. Vessel is restricted from voyages where passengers and crew remain on the vessel overnight. Submit a request to the Sector Honolulu OCMI for an amendment to the certificate of inspection if you intend to complete voyages with overnight accommodations on the vessel in accordance with 46 CFR 176.01-35 (b). Make arrangements for a marine inspector to inspect the vessel under the new overnight accommodation arrangements.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 March 2019
Resolved
At least one ring buoy must be fitted with a lifeline; lifeline on ring buoy is deteriorating. Renew lifeline.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 March 2019
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their size, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets and immersion suits; Stowage for life jackets are not clearly marked. Provide the proper markings on stowage space.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 4 March 2019
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions; Emergency Instructions are missing for heavy weather. Provide emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of heavy weather.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 4 March 2019
Resolved
Each Vessel certificated to operate on an oceans route in warm water must be provided with life floats of aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 100% of the total number of persons permitted on board. 02 Life floats for vessel are not in working order. Renew/ repair life floats in order to meet the required accommodation for passengers. ** Vessel's route is restricted to limited coastwise and within three miles from shore until rectified.**
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 March 2019
Resolved
Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this sub-chapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Automatic bilge pumps located aft are inoperable. Repair bilge pumps.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 4 March 2019
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull and ventilation of enclosed spaces. Wooden beams in lazarette are decaying and are not in accordance with the standards required by 46 CFR 177.300, submit a repair proposal to repair beams.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Bearing
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Code 02106: Observed operation of steering rudder system and discovered a 5 inch long fore to aft crack on the port side of the rudder tube where the rudder tube passes through the hull (rudder post foundation). Observed the rudder movement from hard port to hard starboard while underway. The crack would enlarge to an estimated 1.5 inches on each swing of the rudder. An estimated cup of water entered the rudder compartment each time the crack opened to the largest diameter. Submit repair proposal to OCMI for approval. Vessel's route limited to Lakes, Bays, and Sounds until repairs are completed to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 176.814
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-27.5 MHz)
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Code 05104: A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installation onboard. Vessel required one VHF and one medium frequency radio for routes between 20 nm and 100 nm. Ship side band MF is inoperable. Vessel restricted to routes less than 20 nm from shore. 46 CFR 184.502
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Code 10116: A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts for the intended voyage. Charts maintained onboard were last updated in 1997. Approach charts for harbors in the vessel's operating area are not onboard. 46 CFR 184.420
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Code 11116: A vessel on an oceans or limited coastwise route must have 6 hand red flares and 6 hand orange smoke distress signals. Found 4 hand red flares 3 parachute flares and 3 hand orange smoke distress signals onboard. 46 CFR 180.68(a)
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stringer
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Code 02199: Provide repair proposal for FRP stringer found cracked at connection to starboard side engine bed stringer, located in forward starboard side engine room. 46 CFR 176.802
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Code 02199: Repair deck beams found with brown rot in starboard side forward engine room under ventilation outlet. Repair sister frame connected to deck beam located port side engine room aft. Sister frame is not supporting the deck frame or deck. 46 CFR 176.802
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Code 13199: Remote fuel shutoff valves must be marked in clear legible letters at least 1 inch high indicated purpose of valve and direction of operation. Fuel shutoff valves were missing all relevant markings. 46 CFR 185.608
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Instructions for On-board Maintenance (lifesaving)
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Code 11135: The manufacturer's instructions for onboard maintenance of survival craft must be readily available for vessels not more than 65 feet in length. Operator could not provide maintenance instructions for survival craft equipment onboard. The inspection and maintenance of the equipment shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard. 46 CFR 185.702
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Float-free Link
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Code 11134: The float free link required by 180.130(a) must be certified to meet subchapter Q. Found homemade float free link attached to port side life float. The light must be a floating waterlight approved under subchapter Q. Found one waterlight on the portside life float without a USCG approval number and one on the starboard side life float without an operational battery. Port side life float found with damage. Repair damage using approved manufacturer's repair kit or replace with IBA for Oceans route. Vessel limited to daytime operations only and Lakes, Bays, and Sounds route. 46 CFR 180.175(d) and 46 CFR 180.137(b)
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Code 02108: Electrical wiring found disconnected in previous bow thruster compartment. Remove disconnected wiring to prevent electrical hazards. 46 CFR 183.200(b)
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Overcurrent Device
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Code 02108: New electrical installation found onboard, DC/AC inverter. Provide one line diagram for electrical installation to OCMI for approval. Install inverter with emergency switch as close to the battery as possible. Disconnect means must be provided on the supply side of and adjacent to all fuses. Provide a UL listed fuse class: CC, G, H, J, K, RK1, RK5, or T in line on the conductor for the inverter supply from the DC circuit. 46 CFR 183.380
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 20 June 2017
Resolved
Post stability letter at the operating station.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 20 June 2017
Resolved
Post radio broadcast placard at VHF operating station.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 20 June 2017
Resolved
Conduct and log lifeboat maintenence, renew retroreflcective taoe and make proper repairs to covering.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float Free
Issued 20 June 2017
Resolved
Provide a float free arrangment for the lifefloat.
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Expired
Issued 20 June 2017
Resolved
Provide current visual distress signals.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 20 June 2017
Resolved
Update all navigational charts.
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Expired
Issued 20 June 2017
Resolved
Provide a current hydro release for EPIRB.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 20 June 2017
Resolved
Provide a properly operating bilge alarm for all spaces.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 20 June 2017
Resolved
Repair forward deck rails.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 20 June 2017
Resolved
Provide instructions for manual activation of fixed extinguishing system.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Block
Issued 26 May 2017
Resolved
Install suitable cover or guard in way of all exposed machinery belts.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 11 March 2016
Resolved
Vessel ring bouy was not in servicable condition; color was faded beyond requirements and grab line was deteriorated.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 11 March 2016
Resolved
REtroreflective tape on lifefloats was unservicable.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 11 March 2016
Resolved
Fixed fire extinguishing system servicing date is due to expire in less than 30 days. Provide proof of servicing NLT 01 May, 2016.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 11 March 2016
Resolved
Steering comp hatch gasket and mating surface was not watertight.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Bracket/Clamp
Issued 11 March 2016
Resolved
Steering bracket for the top rudder post bearing was loose during operation causing excessive movement of the rudder stock.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Hose
Issued 11 March 2016
Resolved
Bilge discharge hose was chafing against propulsion shaft.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Bottom Plug
Issued 11 March 2016
Resolved
Unused thru-hull was unprotected.
Casualty record · 15
26 October 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 1742208
25 November 2002Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 1710338
29 August 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4132067
6 February 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4244391
3 December 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4497870
16 February 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4535749
3 April 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4562034
5 May 2016Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 5870043
25 November 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 6048788
16 January 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6077401
29 August 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6527826
7 September 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 6807990
24 November 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6863856
4 January 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 7120741
19 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8185910
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.
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