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FESTIVUS
FESTIVUS is a 1984 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 29 deficiencies.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 April 2026.
- Built
- 1984
- Last inspected
- 2 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 29 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
Inspections, by type
The 15 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 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.8 ft × 22.0 ft × 4.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 43 / net 35
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTWIN CITY DRY DOCK & MARINE INC · SAULT STE MARIE, MI, UNITED STATES · built 1984
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portCHICAGO, IL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 5 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it43 - Simplified, Gross Ton
35 - Simplified, Net Ton
35 - Simplified, 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.
A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.
Inspection history · 15
2 April 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8340256
22 May 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8141420
18 April 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8113793
24 April 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7900951
17 May 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7690332
27 April 2023
In-Service Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7676575
10 January 2022
Plan Review "T" Boat · Simplified Stability Test · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7378150
6 December 2021
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7367688
6 April 2021
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7168899
20 May 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6956370
17 April 2019
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6663363
2 November 2018
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6567865
18 April 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6393105
10 April 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6117354
22 March 2016
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5838127
Deficiency record · 29
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 April 2025
Resolved
Flexible nonmetallic hose may be used in non-vital water and pneumatic systems, subject to the limitations of paragraph (d)(1) through (d)(4) of this section.
Vessel fresh water system hoses penetrate bulkheads and do not have metallic fittings and valves.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
Provide means to stow child size PFD's separate from Adult.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
Install Covers on 12 vdc panel lights in the Pilothouse.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
Provide onboard lighted magnetic compass.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
Provide PA speaker on bow and stern of vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
Provide pressure gauge at a fire pump.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
Provide suitable ladder and plateform to recover a Man Overboard.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
Provide capture chains on forward and aft hatches on the weather deck.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
Properly mount, with approved brackets fire extinguishers throughout the vessel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
Seal all penetrations in the watertight bulkheads.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
Properly support 1 1/2" PVC pipe on the port side of the fresh water tank space.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
Install lids on genetator starting batteries.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 9 May 2023
Resolved
Replace flame screen on the port diesel fuel tank vent.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers complete new to zone inspection and drill for change in service.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Marine employer must have sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. Vessel did not have any alcohol testing swabs. Obtain sufficient amount of alcohol testing devices.
CITE: 46 CFR 4.06-15(a)(1)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Charts, Coast Pilots [name withheld] navigation publications and charts were from 2018. Obtain up-to-date publications and charts for intended voyage area.
CITE: 46 CFR 184.420
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
All emergency exits used for means of escape must be marked on both sides with "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR". Forward emergency escape from upper deck not marked. Mark emergency escape.
CITE: 46 CFR 185.606
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel must carry a first aid kit. In first aid kit 03 of the medicine bottles were expired. Remove expired items and replace.
CITE: 46 CFR 184.710
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Found old PVC piping in engine compartment that was not capped off. Piping to be capped off or removed from space.
CITE: 46 CFR 182.700
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
In stern void, hydraulic piping was being held up by zip ties. Remove zip ties and replace with suitable supports.
CITE: 46 CFR 182.700
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Forward void space's hatch gasket coming off the cover. Repair gasket.
CITE: 46 CFR 179.360(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Each Life jacket must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Multiple life jackets markings were worn and not legible. Re-mark life jackets.
CITE: 46 CFR 185.604(b)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel must comply with applicable requirements for any radio. Inspected Small passenger vessels that transport 7-12 passengers for hire must be equipped with a VHF-DSC. Vessel does not have a VHF-DSC installed. Install VHF-DSC.
CITE: 46 CFR 185.502
Policy Ltr 15-06 CH-2
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel unable to provide any log books from the previous 2 seasons and to show completion of drills per requirement. Vessel conducted fire, abandon ship, and man overboard drills on 6 APR 2021 during inspection and started new log book.
CITE: 46 CFR 185.520(f)
46 CFR 185.524(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 April 2019
Resolved
Replace/renew 01 defective lifejacket, 07 need retro tape, 06 need repairs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 April 2019
Resolved
Repair life ring.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 22 March 2016
Resolved
Retro Reflective material needs to be affixed to the ring bouy.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 22 March 2016
Resolved
Fuel oil return line is leaking in the engine room and the fuel tank space.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 22 March 2016
Resolved
Storage bins for both Adult quantity (19) and Child (09) requires re-marking.
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.