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CAPT. ANDERSON IV

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

CAPT. ANDERSON IV is a 1984 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 50 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2021.

Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 February 2026.

Built
1984
Last inspected
18 February 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
29
Deficiencies
50 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
3 investigations · 2005–2021
Also recorded as
2 other names

Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 18 February 2026
Recorded inspections29
…physical examinations27
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 50 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

US Official No.
669602
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDK2357
MISLE id
231490
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-231490

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 shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
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
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
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Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 29

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

Deficiency record · 50

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.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 March 2026
Resolution: Vessel removed the float from the vessel and total persons allowed will be reduced to 125.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 March 2026
Resolved 2 March 2026
Resolution: Corrected.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 March 2024
Resolved 29 February 2024
Resolution: Corrected.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 March 2024
Resolved 29 February 2024
Resolution: Corrected.
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 May 2024
Resolution: Implemented the use of a Sat Phone. Still Awaiting FCC waiver.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 June 2023
Resolved 14 June 2023
Resolution: Received photographs from vessel operator 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.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 February 2023
Resolved 21 February 2023
Resolution: Fire main repaired.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 February 2023
Resolved 21 February 2023
Resolution: Smoke detection installed.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 March 2023
Resolved 21 February 2023
Resolution: Windows renewed.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2022
Resolved 28 January 2022
Resolution: Verifed scuttle dog was attached.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2022
Resolved 28 January 2022
Resolution: Verifed switch was repalced.
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.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2022
Resolved 28 January 2022
Resolution: Attended vessel and witnessed test of bilge pump, pulling suction from storage room bilge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 January 2022 Resolved
Verify operation of bilge system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2022
Resolved 28 January 2022
Resolution: Witnessed bilge pump operational test.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2022
Resolved 28 January 2022
Resolution: Verifed that all lifefloats were satisfactory coated 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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 February 2022
Resolved 28 January 2022
Resolution: Verifed new installation of Freshwater pump 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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 March 2021
Resolved 17 March 2021
Resolution: Light repaired.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 March 2021
Resolved 17 March 2021
Resolution: Latches installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 22 February 2021 Resolved
Provide proof of spanner wrenches onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 March 2021
Resolved 17 March 2021
Resolution: Spanner wrench provided.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 March 2021
Resolved 17 March 2021
Resolution: Emergency lighting repaired.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 22 February 2021 Resolved
Repair Engine Room Rudder Angle Indicator.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 March 2021
Resolved 17 March 2021
Resolution: Indicator repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 February 2021 Resolved
Remove Soft Patches from Bilge Piping.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 March 2021
Resolved 17 March 2021
Resolution: Soft patches removed.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 March 2021
Resolved 17 March 2021
Resolution: Guard installed.
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)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 February 2021
Resolution: Recieved pictures of the overboard discharge valve being secured in the closed position with a lock and chain. all sat
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 24 February 2020 Resolved
Ensure anchor chain shackles are onboard
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 March 2020
Resolved 24 March 2020
Resolution: Owner added anchor chain shackles.
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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 March 2020
Resolved 24 March 2020
Resolution: Owner had technician replace exhaust water discharge risers 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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 March 2020
Resolved 24 March 2020
Resolution: Owner replaced piping on fire main, tested all sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 24 February 2020 Resolved
Replace/Renew gaskets on all doors going into salon/parlor.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 March 2020
Resolved 24 March 2020
Resolution: Owner renewed weather strip gaskets on parlor doors.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 February 2020 Resolved
Replace handle on port fire main valve on deck.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 March 2020
Resolved 24 March 2020
Resolution: Owner replaced hanle 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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 March 2020
Resolved 24 March 2020
Resolution: Owner removed 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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 March 2020
Resolved 24 March 2020
Resolution: Owner repaired overhead insulation 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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 March 2020
Resolved 24 March 2020
Resolution: Owner replaced 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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 25 February 2020
Resolved 26 February 2020
Resolution: Got underway and observed satisfactory man overboard drill.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 April 2019
Resolution: Repaired reach rod and gears,tested operation, all sat.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 April 2019
Resolution: Replaced vent cover, tested operation all sat.
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.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 April 2019
Resolution: Conducted annual inspection, endorsed COI.
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.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel safely arrived in Bayou La Batre, AL
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.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 March 2019
Resolution: Vessel completed satisfactory drydock inspection.
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.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel arrived safely in Bayou La Batre
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 29 January 2018 Resolved
Repair / Replace submersible bilge pump indicating light
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 February 2018
Resolved 12 February 2018
Resolution: Vessel replaced bilge pump indicating light
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 29 January 2018 Resolved
Provide valid copy of FCC operator license
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 February 2018
Resolved 12 February 2018
Resolution: Vessel Captain provided valid 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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 February 2018
Resolved 12 February 2018
Resolution: Vessel repaired muffler leak.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 3 January 2018 Resolved
Repair the cracked weld in the upper PORT aft corner in the steering gear space
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 12 February 2018
Resolution: Vessel repaired weld in steering gear space
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 3 January 2018 Resolved
Repair the draft mark readings FWD and AFT
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2018
Resolved 12 February 2018
Resolution: Vessel repaired draft marks readings
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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 March 2017
Resolved 15 March 2017
Resolution: Witnessed
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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 March 2017
Resolved 15 March 2017
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 24 May 2016 Resolved
Replace Laz bilge pump
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Bilge pump was replaced
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 16 May 2016 Resolved
Starboard Life Float has crack.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 August 2016
Resolved 3 August 2016
Resolution: The crack was fixed.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Pump, High Pressure (fuel injection)
Issued 16 May 2016 Resolved
Starboard aux pump tighten or replace belt.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 24 May 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Belt was tightened.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Pressure
Issued 16 May 2016 Resolved
Replace fire extinguisher hose.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Hose was replaced
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Compressor
Issued 16 May 2016 Resolved
Hard wire air compressor
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Air compressor is hard wired.

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. 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.