← All vessels
KRAKEN
KRAKEN is a 1983 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 43 deficiencies.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 April 2026.
- Built
- 1983
- Last inspected
- 6 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 43 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
668320
WDH9627
231425
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-231425
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
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.
What Maury does not do.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)38.9 ft × 14.6 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 26 / net 19
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHENRIQUES BOAT WORKS INC · BAYVILLE, NJ, UNITED STATES · built 1983
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portPORT PLEASANT, NJ
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 9 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it26 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
19 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
19 - 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.
Vessel history report
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. What a sparse-record report looks like.
Inspection history · 23
6 April 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8340738
26 February 2026
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8316837
6 May 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8128885
13 May 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7906078
11 March 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7876275
13 October 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7809058
8 May 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7683801
2 December 2022
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7603272
25 October 2022
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7583292
16 June 2022
Plan Review "T" Boat · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7503312
11 May 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7448639
28 March 2022
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7424728
15 March 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7411408
2 September 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7316935
3 May 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7188346
27 May 2020
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6961535
10 March 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6923462
8 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6679000
7 May 2018
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6407878
22 March 2018
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6375135
13 June 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6173966
26 September 2016
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6010438
31 May 2016
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5892247
Deficiency record · 43
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 6 April 2026
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in the fisheries on the navigable waters of the United States, or coastwise trade, much have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. Vessel has an expired Certificate of Documentation (COD) on board. Renew COD and provide proof of renewal prior to the carriage of passengers.
46 CFR 67.7 / 701 C
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 6 April 2026
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc. Both main engines were missing guards on the belts and other rotating parts. Install guard to the satisfaction of the MI.
46 CFR 177.35-15 / 50 C
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 6 April 2026
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meeds the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel did not have a first aid kit on board that met the requirements. Put an updated first aid kit on board to the satisfaction of the MI.
46 CFR 184.710 / 50C
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the normally unmanned spaces.
MI observed the audible alarms did not sound for any high level switches (broke after testing the first one).
Vsl is require to repair the audible alarm so it sounds for each of the high level switches.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
50C
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 11 March 2024
Resolved
Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 91 kilograms (200 pounds) applied at any point in any direction.
Marine inspector identified a crack in the forward port bow stanchion by the anchor and broken stanchions on both port and starboard third rails on the bow.
Vessel is required to make permanent repairs or replace, prior to the carriage of passengers on the bow to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
A battery charger intended for connection to a commercial supply voltage shall employ a transformer of the isolation type. An ammeter that is readily visible shall be included in the battery charger circuit.
Vsl was observed with a battery charger in the engine room located on the fwd bulkhead with no amp/current meter.
Vsl is required to install an amp meter on the charging side of each charging output to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
50C
46 CFR 183.05-20(f) old T
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 18 May 2022
Resolved
FIREBOY IS NOT AN APPROVED TYPE FOR SUBCHAPTER T INSPECTED VESSELS AND DOES NOT HAVE A MANUAL PULL STATION. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL 40 B:C FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN VICINITY OF THE ENGINE ROOM AND FIRE WATCH WHEN UNDERWAY WITH PASSENGERS UNTIL AN APPROVED SYSTEM IS INSTALLED. VESSEL HAS 3 DAYS TO IMPLEMENT THIS CONTROL MEASURE OR WILL BE ISSUED A PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS CG-835. 46 CFR 181.420.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 18 May 2022
Resolved
SUBMIT PLANS FOR INSTALLATION OF APPROVED FIREBOY TO MARINE INSPECTORS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 30 DAY TIMELINE WILL RESULT IN A PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS CG-835. 46 CFR 181.420.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 18 May 2022
Resolved
INSTALL APPROVED FIRE BOY TO SATISFACTION OF ATTENDING MARINE INSEPCTORS. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 30 DAY TIMELINE WILL RESULT IN A PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS CG-835. 46 CFR 181.420.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
The EPIRB's battery must be replaced after it is used, or before the date required by FCC regulations in 47 CFR part 80, whichever comes sooner. Vessel's EPIRB battery expired April 2022. Replace EPIRB or the EPIRB battery prior to operating beyond three miles from shore. If the EPIRB is replaced, it must also be registered with NOAA with pertinent Owner/Operator information.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Be capable of manual actuation from outside the space in addition to automatic actuation by heat detector. Vessel's installed system did not have means to manually activate the system from outside of the space protected. Submit plan to provide system with manual operation capability. Due by May 25, 2022.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump must be permanently mounted. The electric bilge pump located in the lazarette compartment was not secured in place. Properly secure bilge pump in place. Due by May 25, 2022.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
Each life ring buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. The vessel name on life ring buoy was partially scratched off. Re-label life ring buoy with vessel name in clearly legible block capitol letters. Due by May 25 2022.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station must carry a radio operator that holds a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Vessel's operator had a marine radio operator permit that expired in 2002. Obtain new marine radio permit. Due by May 25, 2022.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
Acid batteries shall be located in a tray of lead or other suitable material resistant to deteriorating action by the electrolyte. Two of the three batteries located in the engine room were not being stored within battery boxes or trays and were sitting on the deck. Provide trays of suitable material for these batteries. Due by June 10, 2022.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
Wiring joints and splices shall be mechanically secure and made in junction boxes. Dead end wires were found on the port side of engine room. Secure dead end wires within a junction box or remove the wires. Due by June 10, 2022.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel was issued 30 day extension to meet required plan submittal for watch monitoring device(s) per new Fire Safety of Small Passenger Vessels Federal Register/Vol 86, No. 245, dated December 27, 2021. Vessel failed to submit required plans, therefore vessel is not authorized to use overnight accommodations for passengers until plans are received and approved by local OCMI. 46 CFR 185.410(b)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Vessel missed required due date for plan submittal of monitoring device required by 3/28/2022. Granted 30 day extension for plan submittal. Failure to meet deadline will result in another 835 issued for no passenger overnight accommodations. 46 CFR 185.410(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 March 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment installations must reasonably protect the vessel and personnel from fire or shock resulting from the installation. Unsecured/dead-end wiring was noted in the forward compartment that previously served the forward anchor winch. Secure loose/dead-end wires in covered watertight junction box or remove wiring from vessel. 46 CFR 183.01-5 "OLD T"
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
Emergency lighting automatically actuating upon failure of the main light system must be fitted along the line of escape in vessels having passenger accommodation below deck. No emergency lighting is present. Submit plans for installation. No passengers can be carried overnight in those accommodation spaces until resolved.46 CFR 184.30-5(a).
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
Floating water light battery needs to be replaced. Vessel restricted to day light hours until resolved. 46 CFR 180.70(d).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
Fixed bilge pump was inoperable. Fix or replace.46 CFR 182.25-10(a).
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel is missing employee assistance program hot line number. Contact consortium for placard and display in accommodation area.46 CFR 16.401.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
Provide list of crew members taken when vessel operates over 12 hours and give evidence that they are enrolled in a consortium.46 CFR 16.230.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
05111 EPIRB hydrostatic release was discovered to be expired. Replace hydrostatic release
46CFR185.740
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
Fire-boy did not secure the starboard engine when tested. Affect repairs and ensure that both engines secure when activated. Post signage at operating station with directions to shut down engines manually until deficency is rectified.
46CFR181.400
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
Discovered only 2 fire buckets on board. Ensure three 2.5 gallon fire buckets are onboard and properly marked "Fire Bucket"
46CFR181.610
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of Lifeboats
Issued 6 July 2020
Resolved
Life raft hydrostatic release was installed incorrectly. Hydrostatic release was correctly installed while onboard.
46CFR 185.700
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Remove glass and make available for inspection the port forward strut interior backing plate.46 CFR 176.610 (b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Submit repair proposal with materials and processes to be used for cropping and renewing of aft bulkhead at least 4"-6" surrounding lower inboard hole through bulkhead back to good wood core material. 46 CFR 176.610 (b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Access hatch in forward bulkhead (collision bulkhead) needs to be capable of being made watertight. 46 CFR 177.13-1 &
46 CFR 171.040 (b)&
46 CFR 171.085 (h)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
Make engine room duct closures operational. 46 CFR 182.465 (h)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
The hydrostatic release for the life raft is expired. Provide new hydrostatic release. 46 CFR 180.200(a)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
The vessel has eight day/night distress signals. Provide the additional four distress signals, for a total of twelve. - 46 CFR 180.68(a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
The vessel's MMSI number must be programmed into the VHF-DSC. - 47 CFR 80.103
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
Provide a cover for the electrical box in aft steering to protect from electrical hazards. - 46 CFR 183.200
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
Replace hydrostatic release on EPIRB.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 26 September 2016
Resolved
Repair/replace FRP tabbing on both port and stbd exhaust pipes under the fish hold mid ship area.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 26 September 2016
Resolved
Replace aft flex exhaust pipe on stbd side with approved type J2006 marine.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 26 September 2016
Resolved
Repair/replace cross stiffener tabbing in 2nd and 3rd compartment outboard port side as discussed.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 31 May 2016
Resolved
Obtain nautical chart for operating area (inlet/coastwise). 46 CFR 184.420. Due 30 JUNE 2016.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 31 May 2016
Resolved
KG02: Replace flexible hoses on main engine racor filters with approved SAEJ-1942 hose with SAEJ-1475 fittings. 46 CFR 182.720(e). Due 30JUN16.
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.