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JOHN M. KINGSBURY
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named JOHN M. KINGSBURY
JOHN M. KINGSBURY is a 1984 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 69 inspections since 1985, most recently in April 2026, along with 46 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2014.
Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 April 2026.
- Built
- 1984
- Last inspected
- 15 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 46 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2012–2014
Identity
670063
WCZ3439
230363
Flag
UNITED STATES
366774000
Maury page id
psix-230363
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded4
Years with a record
38 calendar years (1985–2026)
The 69 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)47.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 6.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 34 / net 23
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGLADDING HEARN · SOMERSET, MA, UNITED STATES · built 1984
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portITHACA, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 6 April 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it34 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
23 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
23 - 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
WCZ3439MMSI 366774000 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 3 May 2019, expires 16 June 2029
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 · 69
15 April 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8349674
2 October 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8245527
16 April 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8088314
30 April 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7979827
11 October 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7806526
9 May 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7680925
17 May 2022
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7452913
13 May 2022
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7425712
12 April 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Portsmouth Harbor · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7429991
22 September 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7318194
5 May 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7203425
17 March 2020
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6928204
30 October 2019
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6849667
24 April 2019
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6669092
29 March 2018
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6381073
16 October 2017
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6288340
4 April 2017
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6117321
14 April 2016
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5854173
28 October 2015
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5752784
21 October 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5748042
1 May 2014
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4847876
24 June 2012
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4374212
24 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4374271
15 February 2012
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4244951
13 May 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3205740
10 April 2008
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3188162
11 May 2007
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2927583
20 July 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2719336
14 June 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSFO Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2390325
17 June 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSFO Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2101653
23 February 2004
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSFO Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2029284
19 June 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSFO Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1838069
6 May 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSFO Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1787687
10 May 2002
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSFO Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1615465
28 February 2002
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1487788
3 May 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1463657
22 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSFO Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 64162
15 May 2000
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1049387
8 April 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1406686
2 December 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1415283
23 July 1999
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1404806
16 April 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1420116
8 July 1998
Deficiency Check · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 794322
4 June 1998
Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 793451
11 November 1997
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1118571
20 September 1997
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 775904
6 May 1997
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1099445
7 May 1996
MARPOL Annex V Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1085856
5 October 1995
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1412868
18 May 1995
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 926058
18 April 1994
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1167765
28 September 1993
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 843889
11 May 1993
MARPOL Annex V Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1144677
2 July 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 951530
10 June 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1265573
12 May 1992
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1266399
17 April 1992
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 954596
16 May 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 908791
17 October 1990
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1228131
11 May 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1231303
22 May 1989
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1200435
20 April 1989
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1196824
10 May 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1039281
13 April 1988
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1339050
19 May 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1331993
3 April 1987
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1311352
18 April 1986
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1307901
4 April 1986
Credit Drydock
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 999191
4 April 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1287510
Deficiency record · 46
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
COI expired on 02MAY2022 while vessel was in the yard completing structural repairs.
46CFR176.100(a): A vessel to which this subchapter applies (T) may not be operated without having on board a valid US Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 1 March 2022
Resolved
The Marine Inspector shall examine all accessible areas
of the exterior and interior parts of the hull and
satisfy himself as to the condition of the hull
structure:
Deep pitting was discovered on interior hull plating stbd side of forepeak, and subsequent NDT indicated add'l areas including port side hull plating out of wastage tolerance. Crop and renew port and stbd bow hull plating to good, sound material IWO forepeak to satisfaction of attending MI.
46 CFR 176.25-5
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 1 March 2022
Resolved
The Marine Inspector shall examine all accessible areas
of the exterior and interior parts of the hull and
satisfy himself as to the condition of the hull
structure:
A hole and severely wasted steel was discovered on lower portion of collision bulkhead. Another section of collision bulkhead was removed for access to further eval forepeak. Plate was temporarily replaced in both areas.
Crop and renew collision bulkhead to satisfaction of attending MI.
46 CFR 176.25-5
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 5 May 2021
Resolved
Provision shall be made by means of plugs, covers, etc., to prevent the admission of air into the space protected.
The JOHN M. KINGSBURY has an installed fixed fire extinguishing system, but a ventilation duct from the protected space has no means of closure to prevent admission of air into the protected space, or to prevent the escape of the extinguishing agent.
Provide proposal by 05JUN2021 to fit the ventilation duct with a means of closure, and install to the satisfaction of MI only after receiving approval.
46 CFR 181.25-1
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
Post EAP Hotline #'s
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
Properly support light wiring in hold space
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Waste Heat Recovery
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
Replace failing coolant hose on MDE
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire/bilge pump
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Number
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Provide suitable fire hose nozzle
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Provide functional high bilge alarm for fish hold
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Lube Oil Low Pressure Alarm
Issued 25 April 2016
Resolved
Lube oil pressure gauge inoperative.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 14 April 2016
Resolved
Replace unserviceable life jacket
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 15 February 2012
Resolved
Provide proper life jacket placard.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 15 February 2012
Resolved
Provide drug/alcohol policy employee coverage for all crew members.
Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations › Accessability
Issued 13 May 2008
Resolved
Provide a rescue platform.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Capacity
Issued 11 May 2007
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire pump.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 20 July 2006
Resolved
Renew reflective material on six lifejackets.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 20 July 2006
Resolved
Prove proper operation of towing lights.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 14 June 2005
Resolved
Provide heat shield on expansion section of main engine exhaust piping.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
[name withheld] exits. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Escape Route Signs
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
Service 5 portable fire extinguishers. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Service
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
Replace the emergency light in the berthing area. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Emergency Lighting
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
Tighten the belt on the fire pump. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Power Source
Documentation › Logs/Records
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
Establish a garbage log. The vessel is under new ownership this year. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Garbage Recordkeeping
Documentation › Logs/Records
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
Establish a lifesaving equipment maintenance and test record. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Logbook (official)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to Portside deck railing. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Deck Rail
Communications › Alarms/Indicators
Issued 6 May 2003
Resolved
Provide proper operation of a general alarm device in the berthing area. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: General Alarm
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 10 May 2002
Resolved
PROVIDE VALID SAFETY RADIO CERTIFICATE LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FCC Safety Radio Certificate
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 10 May 2002
Resolved
MARK EMERGENCY EXIT LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marking on hatch emergency exit
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System
Issued 10 May 2002
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF STARBOARD EMERGENCY FUEL SHUT OFF LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Emergency Shut Off
Lifesaving
Issued 3 May 2001
Resolved
REPLACE 9 PFD'S PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
Engineering
Issued 3 May 2001
Resolved
REPLACE FUEL HOSE ON GENERATOR PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
Fire Fighting
Issued 3 May 2001
Resolved
PROPERLY SERVICE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN THE OPERATING STATION.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 April 2000
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE BILGE PIPING SYSTEM TO TAKE SUCTION FROM THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
Unknown
Issued 8 April 2000
Resolved
HYDRO TEST PRESSURE VESSEL
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 April 1999
Resolved
Make operational bilge alarm in lazerette
Fire Fighting
Issued 4 June 1998
Resolved
INSTALL ENGINE SHUTDOWN CIRCUIT ON MAIN ENGINE AND SHIPS GENERATOR TO ACTIVATE ON HALON RELEASE.
Lifesaving
Issued 6 May 1997
Resolved
RENEW DEFECTIVE WATERLIGHT
Documentation
Issued 18 April 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Lifesaving
Issued 12 May 1992
Resolved
RENEW WEAKLINK FOR STBD LIFEFLOAT.
Lifesaving
Issued 12 May 1992
Resolved
RENEW CRACKED LIFEFLOAT PADDLE.
Electrical
Issued 12 May 1992
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIR TO FORECASTLE HEATER CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Engineering
Issued 12 May 1992
Resolved
REPLACE F/O VENT STANDPIPE HOSES WITH CG APPROVED HOSES. P/S
Lifesaving
Issued 22 May 1989
Resolved
LIGHTS ON VESSEL'S PFD'S EXPIRED ON 19 APRIL 1989. VESSEL HAS RECIEVED 12 NEW LIGHTS, THE REMAINING 48 ARE ON ORDER FROM THE MANUFACTURER. VESSEL IS NOT TO EXCEED 20 MILES UNTIL BATTERIES ARE REPLACED.
Lifesaving
Issued 18 April 1986
Resolved
PROVIDE ON BOARD 5 COAST GUARD APPROVED CHILD SIZE PFD'S, OR MAKE APPROVED REPAIRS TO EXISTING GLADDING CORP. PFD'S. VESSEL MAY NOT CARRY MORE THAN ONE CHILD UNTIL THIS REQUIREMENT IS COMPLETED.
Lifesaving
Issued 18 April 1986
Resolved
THE 40 ADULT AND 6 CHILD PFD'S STORED IN THE AFT HOLD TO BE ON DECK AND ACCESSIBLE TO THE PASSENGERS. THE VESSEL MAY NOT CARRY MORE THAN 15 PERSONSON BOARD UNTIL THIS REQUIREMENT IS COMPLETED.
Casualty record · 2
24 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4374271
7 April 2014Routine · role: Cleared Suspect Pollution Source · activity 4830846
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
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.