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CAPT. ANDERSON IV
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named CAPT. ANDERSON IV
CAPT. ANDERSON IV is a 1984 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 89 inspections since 1984, most recently in February 2026, along with 139 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 3 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2021.
Records from 1984 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 February 2026.
- Built
- 1984
- Last inspected
- 18 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 139 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2005–2021
Identity
669602
WDK2357
231490
Flag
UNITED STATES
366954830, 367169910 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-231490
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded13
Years with a record
40 calendar years (1984–2026)
The 89 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)77.2 ft × 24.3 ft × 8.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 92 / net 62
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGULF CRAFT INC · PATTERSON, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1984
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPANAMA CITY, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 27 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it92 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
62 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
62 - 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
WDD6223MMSI 367169910 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 1 March 2007, cancelled 6 May 2017
WDB8211MMSI 366954830 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 8 June 2004, cancelled 9 August 2014
WCZ4945MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 September 1999, cancelled 14 November 2009 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WAD6507MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 July 1994, cancelled 26 September 2004 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 89
18 February 2026
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Vessel Attendance · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8312547
23 June 2025
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8165457
11 February 2025
Spot Check · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8071056
9 December 2024
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8045388
15 May 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7912866
16 February 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7866180
13 June 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7714341
21 February 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7639572
7 February 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7633557
10 January 2023
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7619137
31 October 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7586522
28 January 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7387305
11 January 2022
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7378818
15 July 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7257954
23 June 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7249525
22 February 2021
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7144286
3 February 2021
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7139026
24 February 2020
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6909077
4 April 2019
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6656054
28 November 2018
Plan Review "T" Boat · Damage Survey · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6607510
14 November 2018
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6580526
6 June 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6435675
29 January 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6343428
3 January 2018
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6332720
3 May 2017
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6131818
15 March 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6105335
8 November 2016
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Plan Review "T" Boat · Welding Related Inspections Qualification Testing · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6037738
16 May 2016
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5876521
8 February 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5810449
30 December 2015
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5789202
24 March 2014
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4822565
16 March 2010
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3694564
4 January 2010
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3658167
4 December 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3644803
12 February 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3416868
10 February 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3420870
19 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3275130
3 June 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3225862
18 December 2007
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3118563
17 May 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2932488
28 February 2007
Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2892264
10 January 2006
Annual Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2562292
10 May 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2353791
30 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2347198
8 June 2004
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2091071
24 February 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2012348
30 October 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1925595
21 May 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1789111
25 April 2002
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1600485
25 April 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1415616
10 May 2000
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1049456
3 May 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1426381
30 April 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1127751
29 October 1998
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1450221
22 April 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1368751
13 August 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1118195
15 April 1997
Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1404420
9 April 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1103878
16 April 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1416288
28 May 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 878719
6 April 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1159807
29 March 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1407443
19 May 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1449687
12 May 1994
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1362978
17 May 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1138456
13 July 1992
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1261715
21 May 1992
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 958095
15 May 1991
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 929689
15 May 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1241154
6 December 1990
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 920445
31 May 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 916080
30 October 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 975452
14 July 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1044497
23 May 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1350439
15 May 1989
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1348408
24 May 1988
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 887741
5 January 1988
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1317264
15 May 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1003019
12 May 1987
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1314288
3 July 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 993330
5 June 1986
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 994290
16 May 1986
Credit Drydock
Administrative · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1294489
4 April 1986
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1300564
7 June 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 981777
24 May 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 982116
17 May 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 978329
10 May 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 978328
22 March 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 982473
16 May 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 977304
Deficiency record · 139
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 18 February 2026
Resolved
Vessel is working on 02 life floats. 25 person life float needs new netting in basket and 22 person life float needs new strapping around periphery of float. Vessel limited to 100 total persons until all life floats are ready for service.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 18 February 2026
Resolved
Emergency escape scuttle for engine room needs labeling at both points of access.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
Both generators are rated for 40 Celsius and needs to be derated to 80% full load rating.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
Each life float paddle must be lashed to the float. All paddles are not lashed.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 16 February 2024
Resolved
The vessel must be equipped with the appropriate amount of DSC radios for the route specified on the COI. The HF/SSB radio has been removed. The route requires at a minimum 1-VHF and 1-MF radio. The vessel is restricted to not more than 20NM from shore until corrected or until an acceptable alternative is presented.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 June 2023
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Witnessed excessive oil leakage underneath both engines. Provide evidence of correction.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 7 February 2023
Resolved
Coast Guard inspectors found that the discharge line for the fire pump is leaking over electrical equipment in the engine room, creating an electrical hazard. Provide evidence that the fire pump discharge line has been corrected and does not leak.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 7 February 2023
Resolved
Inspected small passenger vessels that operate on coastwise or oceans routes must have an interconnected fire detection system installed in an all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces to be installed by December 27th, 2022. Provide evidence of installation and that the fire-detection system has been approved. Until installed, the vessel is now restricted to a Limited Coastwise route.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 7 February 2023
Resolved
Glass and other glazing material used in windows accessible to passengers and crew must be of material that will not break into dangerous fragments if fractured. Coast Guard inspectors found 02 broken windows on the Main Deck in need of repair. Provide evidence of repaired windows.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 11 January 2022
Resolved
Starboard engine room scuttle missing dogs. Replace missing arm.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 11 January 2022
Resolved
Light switch at entrance to center void is wasted. Replace cover.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 January 2022
Resolved
Replace quarter turn valve with screw down valve aft of collision bulkhead.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 January 2022
Resolved
Verify operation of bilge system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 11 January 2022
Resolved
Service lifefloat coating as per manufacturer's recommendation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 January 2022
Resolved
Freshwater pump switch broken. Replace/renew switch.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Replace topside Lifelight attached to the forwardmost lifefloat. Repair and provide proof of proper installation and/or operating condition of lifelight.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Install latches for the Galley and Bridge refrigerators. Provide proof of installation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Provide proof of spanner wrenches onboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Repair emergency lighting in the Main Deck. Provide proof of repair and proper light operation.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Repair Engine Room Rudder Angle Indicator.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Remove Soft Patches from Bilge Piping.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Install Machine Guard for Center Main Diesel Engine.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
A vsl installed with a sanitation device must comply with 33CFR part 159, where there must be a means to secure the device to prevent any discharge of sewage. Observed the overboard discharge valve did not have a means to be locked/secured. Provide means to secure the discharge valve meetign requirements of 33CFR159.7(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 24 February 2020
Resolved
Ensure anchor chain shackles are onboard
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 24 February 2020
Resolved
Replace/Renew exhaust raw water discharge on both main engines.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 24 February 2020
Resolved
Replace/Renew JB Weld on fire main pipe sections.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 24 February 2020
Resolved
Replace/Renew gaskets on all doors going into salon/parlor.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 February 2020
Resolved
Replace handle on port fire main valve on deck.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 February 2020
Resolved
Remove excessive grounds on main engine
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 24 February 2020
Resolved
Repair/Replace/Renew overhead insulation on overhead in engine room.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 24 February 2020
Resolved
Repair/Replace stop solenoid on port engine.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 24 February 2020
Resolved
Properly demonstrate a man overboard drill prior to carrying passengers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 4 April 2019
Resolved
Emergency fuel oil shut-off valve reach rod inoperative. Repair as necessary.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 April 2019
Resolved
Engine room Ventilation Cover on port side missing. Replace and install.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 March 2019
Resolved
Vessel has been out of service for storm damage and may not operate until MSD Panama City conducts and issues a Certificate of Inspection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 16 November 2018
Resolved
Due to damages sustained during Hurricane Michael a repair plan must be submitted to Sector Mobile detailing proposed repairs prior to starting work. All repairs are to be verified by an attending CG Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 16 November 2018
Resolved
Due to the vessel's grounding the vessel is required to be dry docked for a full damage survey.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 November 2018
Resolved
Vessel is permitted to transit to Bayou La Batre via the ICW. Once underway the vessel is to check in with the local CG Communications Center every 2 hours until arrival at their final destination. Any change in the vessel's condition or failure of equipment shall be immediately reported to the nearest OCMI.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 29 January 2018
Resolved
Repair / Replace submersible bilge pump indicating light
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 29 January 2018
Resolved
Provide valid copy of FCC operator license
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 29 January 2018
Resolved
Make permanent repair to leak on generator muffler in steering compartment.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 3 January 2018
Resolved
Repair the cracked weld in the upper PORT aft corner in the steering gear space
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 3 January 2018
Resolved
Repair the draft mark readings FWD and AFT
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 1 February 2017
Resolved
FWD void piping for fixed system is not installed properly. Make repairs for proper operation.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 1 February 2017
Resolved
Engine exhaust was found to have leaks and cracks. Owner stated they wanted to make repairs at home port. MSD Panama City Beach will monitor and clear.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 24 May 2016
Resolved
Replace Laz bilge pump
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 16 May 2016
Resolved
Starboard Life Float has crack.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Pump, High Pressure (fuel injection)
Issued 16 May 2016
Resolved
Starboard aux pump tighten or replace belt.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Pressure
Issued 16 May 2016
Resolved
Replace fire extinguisher hose.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Compressor
Issued 16 May 2016
Resolved
Hard wire air compressor
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 7 January 2016
Resolved
Found holes in bottom plating near bearing shafts. Could not see extent of damage due to bilges being soiled. Clean all bilges of debris IAW 46 CFR 176.610 and perform ultrasonic testing of affected areas IAW 46 CFR 176.840. Once bilges are cleaned a marine inspector will conduct a hull inspection IAW 46 CFR 176.840.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 24 March 2014
Resolved
Replace all wingnuts on batteries with locking washers and nuts.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 24 March 2014
Resolved
Replace line on 1 life float. Max passenger count reduced by 25 persons.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 4 December 2009
Resolved
not to sail with passengers until completion of dry-dock exam after midnight 31DEC2009
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Sleeping Accommodations › Berth
Issued 12 February 2009
Resolved
Improper set up of berthing accommodations!
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Lights
Issued 3 June 2008
Resolved
Only 65 adult and 15 children life preservers with satisfactory water lights remained on board. Vessel restricted to carrying 62 Adult passengers and 15 children + 3 crew.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Properly label paddles for (2) bottom lifefloats in stacks on pilot house.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Markings
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Properly label all (5) lifefloats with capacity.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Replace wasted lifeline around top/stbd lifefloat.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Properly secure bracket for reach rod to valve for bilge suction in forepeak compartment.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Location/Position
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Re-stencil placard for fire stations.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Properly attach waterlights around body of lifefloats (5).
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Replace wasted lagging on exhaust risers for port & stbd main diesel engines.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 28 April 2006
Resolved
Must prove proper operation of visual indicator for bilge high level alarm.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 28 April 2006
Resolved
Must conduct satisfactory underway check ride.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Missing fire hose stbd fire station.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Capacity Marking
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Provide max passenger capacity placard for upper deck.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Exposed wires port side, in way of public address system speakers.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Secure dead end wiring #2 compartment at water pump.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Washroom/Toilet › Location
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Remove stowed materials from accommodation space and head areas.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Non operational brass valve stbd side in way of #2 compartment not capped off.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Bilge high level alarm in way of lazarette compartment inoperable.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Bilge pump in way of lazarette compartment inoperable.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Stability letter not posted.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Waste Management Plan
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Provide and implement waste management plan.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Mark lifejacket stowage space aft of pilothouse with vessel name.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 27 April 2004
Resolved
Welds along bottom of logitudnal frame in way of stbd aft corner found fractured.
Lifesaving
Issued 3 May 2000
Resolved
Carriage limited to 140 adult passengers pending proof of receipt of nine (09) additional adult size lifejackets
Construction/Loadline
Issued 30 April 1999
Resolved
Install and prove proper operation of bilge high level alarm system.
Electrical
Issued 30 April 1999
Resolved
Install metallic wiring supports for engine room cable runs.
Lifesaving
Issued 30 April 1999
Resolved
Vessel limited to 128 passengers pending proof of receipt of 21 replacementlifejackets.
Electrical
Issued 30 April 1999
Resolved
Replace damaged non-marine type receptacle just below engine room escape hatch with marine type.
Engineering
Issued 22 April 1998
Resolved
INSTALL A MACHINERY GUARD IN WAY OF EXPOSED BELTS ON PORT MAIN ENGINE.
Documentation
Issued 22 April 1998
Resolved
PROVID PROOF OF USER FEE PAYMENT.
Documentation
Issued 22 April 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN A DRUG TESTING PROGRAM.
Documentation
Issued 22 April 1998
Resolved
VESSEL IS RESTRICTED TO OPERATIONS WITHIN 1000FT. FROM SHORE UNTIL FCC GREAT LAKES CERTIFICATE IS PROVIDED.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
MAKE LAZARRETTE BILGES READY FOR INSPECTION.
Electrical
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
REMOVE ALL NON-MARINE GRADE WIRING THROUGHOUT VESSEL OR PROVE INSTALLED WIRE TO BE MARINE GRADE QUALITY.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
REPLACE PENDANT LINES ON BUOYANT APPARATUS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46CFR160.010-3.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
MAKE ONE STUFFING TUBE CONTAINING TWO SPEAKER WIRES WATERTIGHT WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH THE FORWARD ENGINEROOM BULKHEAD.
Engineering
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
MOUNT AND HARDWIRE OR REMOVE BENCH GRINDER IN ENGINEROOM.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
RENEW 02 RING BUOYS. INSURE REQUIRED 2" RETROREFLECTIVE IS INSTALLED.
Electrical
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
REMOVE INSTALLED OUTLET STRIP UNDER PILOTHOUSE DOOR.
Fire Fighting
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
RENEW 02 DEFECTIVE FIREHOSES
Lifesaving
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
COMPLETE FIRE, MAN OVERBOARD AND FLOODING DRILLS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THEOCMI.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
MOUNT AND HARDWIRE SEWAGE PUMP IN LAZARRETTE.
Unknown
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
MAKE LAZARETTE BILGES READY FOR INSPECTION _x001C_ CREATED IN ERROR AS A DUPLICATE OF DISCREPANCY 009. DISREGUARD THIS REQUIEMENT ENTRY.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
DETERMINE EXTENT OF DAMAGE TO STARBOARD AFT CORNER OF SIDE SHELL PLATING WHERE IT MEETS THE MAIN DECK. PROVIDE RESULTS AND PLANS FOR REPAIR TO OCMICHICAGO FOR APPROVAL.
Navigation
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
PROPERLY INSTALL RUDDER ANGLE INDICATOR FEEDBACK ROD IN LAZARRETTE
Electrical
Issued 16 April 1996
Resolved
HARDWIRE OR REMOVE 12 VOLT LIGHT IN ENGINEROOM.
Navigation
Issued 29 March 1995
Resolved
Provide a current magnetic compass deviation table for the vessel.
Engineering
Issued 19 May 1994
Resolved
Clean fuel tank vent flame screens.
Documentation
Issued 19 May 1994
Resolved
Obtain placard required by 33 CFR 151.59, garbage-dumping placard.
Lifesaving
Issued 19 May 1994
Resolved
Replace & stencil broken paddles for lifefloats.
Lifesaving
Issued 19 May 1994
Resolved
Provide proof of breaking strength of float-free links on all lifefloats.
Lifesaving
Issued 19 May 1994
Resolved
Stencil vessel name & capacities on all lifefloats.
Lifesaving
Issued 19 May 1994
Resolved
Install dividers between stacked lifefloats.
Lifesaving
Issued 17 May 1993
Resolved
REPLACE IN KIND THE DAMAGED FLOOR OF THE WELIN LIFE FLOAT.
Documentation
Issued 17 May 1993
Resolved
PROVIDE CURRENT COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING: LIGHT LIST, COAST PILOT, 46CFR PARTS 166-199, RULES OF THE ROAD AND APPLICABLE CHARTS.
Lifesaving
Issued 21 May 1992
Resolved
RENEW FLOOR IN 22 PERSON LIFEBOAT.
Electrical
Issued 15 May 1991
Resolved
REMOVE DEAD-END CABLE AND UNUSED JUNCTION BOX UNDER FRESH WATER PUMP IN FORWARD STROEROOM.
Unknown
Issued 15 May 1991
Resolved
PROVIDE WATERLIGHTS FOR 22 EACH ADULT PFD'S. VESSEL IS RESTRICTED IN ITS ROUTE TO VOYAGES NOT MORE THAN 20 MILES FROM A HARBOR OF SAFE REFUGE UNTIL THIS REQUIREMENT IS COMPLETED.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 15 May 1991
Resolved
REMOVE PLASTIC DRYER VENT AND CLOSE OFF AND MAKE WATERTIGHT, THE OPENING INTHE SIDE SHELL OPENING.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 May 1991
Resolved
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING FOR THE 3 EACH EXTRA 22 PERSON WELIN DAVIT AND BOAT LIFE FLOATS: A-MARK WITH VESSEL'S NAME AND CAPACITY, B-TWO PADDLES PER LIFE BLOAT, C-ONE PAINTER PER LIFE FLOAT, AND D-ONE WATERLIGHT PER LIFE FLOAT.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 May 1991
Resolved
INSTALL NEW NETTING IN 12 PERSON LIFE FLOAT.
Lifesaving
Issued 23 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL PADDLES FOR LIFEFLOATS.
Fire Fighting
Issued 23 May 1989
Resolved
HYDRO ALL 4 BII FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Engineering
Issued 23 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE FLAME DEFLECTORS FOR RACOR FUEL FILTERS ON BOTH MAIN ENGINES AND BOTH GENERATORS.
Documentation
Issued 23 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE NEW DOCUMENTATION AND CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP.
Lifesaving
Issued 23 May 1989
Resolved
REFASTEN FLOAT FREE LINKS TO SEA PAINTERS.
Navigation
Issued 23 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE NEW EPIRB - VESSEL RESTRICTED TO NO MORE THAN 20 MILES OFFSHORE UNTIL EPIRB IS ON BOARD.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 23 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE VALVE HANDLE FOR WATER VALVE ON PORT HEAD. PASSENGERS REDUCED TO 49 UNTIL REPAIRED.
Navigation
Issued 23 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE CHARTS FROM DELAWARE BAY SOUTH TO FLORIDA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO
Navigation
Issued 24 May 1988
Resolved
TIGHTEN UP ON THE PORT AND STARBOARD RUDDER POST PACKING GLANDS PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 24 May 1988
Resolved
REPAIR AND MAKE OPERABLE BOTH TOILET FACILITIES. UNTIL THIS IS COMPLETED THE VESSEL IS LIMITED TO 49 PASSENGERS.
Engineering
Issued 24 May 1988
Resolved
PROPERLY MARK THE LOCATIONS FOR THE EMERGENCY FUEL SUPPLY SHUT OFF VALVES AND MARK THE LOCATIONS OF THE LIFEJACKET LOCKERS.
Navigation
Issued 24 May 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE ALL APPLICABLE CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS FOR THE REQUESTED ROUTE OF THE SUBJECT VESSEL.
Lifesaving
Issued 24 May 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE ONBOARD ONE ADDITIONAL LIFERING PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE.
Engineering
Issued 24 May 1988
Resolved
CLEAN THE MACHINERY SPACE BILGES OF ALL OIL ACCUMULATION AND STOW LUBE AND HYDRAULIC OIL SUPPLIES PROPERLY PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE.
Fire Fighting
Issued 24 May 1988
Resolved
PROVIED ONE 1 1/2 INCH FIREHOSE PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE.
Unknown
Issued 15 May 1987
Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS PROVIDE (A) NOZZLE FOR PORTSIDE FIRE STATION (B) PADDLES FOR SINGLE LIFEFLOAT.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 May 1987
Resolved
RENEW GRABLINE ON STARBOARD AFT RING BUOY.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 May 1987
Resolved
PRIOR TO SAILING OCEANS, PROVIDE PFD LIGHTS FOR 85 LIFEJACKETS ON LOWER DECK.
Electrical
Issued 15 May 1987
Resolved
RENEW WIRING ON BILGE PUMP FOR FISH HOLD.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 May 1986
Resolved
RENEW VENT BALL CHECKS OF WATERTIGHT TYPE THROUTHOUT VESSEL WHERE MISSING.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 May 1986
Resolved
MAKE ENGINE ROOM EMERGENCY ESCAPES OPERABLE.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 May 1986
Resolved
PROVIDE CHAINS OR EQUIVALENT FROM TOPSIDE HATCHES TO HULL.
Engineering
Issued 22 March 1985
Resolved
FUEL UP REACH RODS FOR FOREPEAK BILGE SUCTION VALVE AND EMERGENCY FUEL OIL SUCTION VALVE.
Documentation
Issued 22 March 1985
Resolved
PROVIDE ON BOARD THE FOLLOWING UPDATED OR CURRENT PUBLICATIONS: CHARTS TO COVER ROUTE, COAST PILOT, AND TIDE TABLES.
Casualty record · 3
30 April 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2347198
19 July 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3275130
23 June 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7249525
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.
Recorded names · 2
WHALE WATCHER II (2005), NORTH STAR EXPRESS (2008). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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.