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BARANOF WIND
BARANOF WIND is a 1984 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 35 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 86 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 6 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2013.
Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 31 January 2026.
- Built
- 1984
- Last inspected
- 31 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 86 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 6 investigations · 2005–2013
Identity
673243
WDE5369
234484
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-234484
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.
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Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)78.8 ft × 28.5 ft × 9.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 77 / net 62
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNICHOLS BROTHERS BOAT BUILDERS INC · FREELAND, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1984
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portGUSTAVUS, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 22 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it77 - Simplified, Gross Ton
62 - Simplified, Net Ton
62 - Simplified, Net Ton
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Inspection history · 35
31 January 2026
Vessel Attendance · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8305267
9 October 2025
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8250080
9 May 2025
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8131787
21 August 2024
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7986429
29 November 2023
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7832538
22 August 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7774179
13 July 2023
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7741893
24 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7696076
8 April 2023
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7664882
15 June 2022
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7455006
27 September 2021
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7321590
30 March 2021
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7165854
28 May 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6962923
22 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6842173
9 October 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6832232
11 September 2019
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6810447
8 June 2019
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6710181
30 May 2019
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6702113
30 April 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6684171
1 April 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6653975
13 November 2018
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6580176
9 November 2018
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6577844
27 August 2018
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6525634
16 August 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6515210
10 May 2018
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6411960
8 May 2018
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6410337
1 May 2018
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6412245
11 October 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6285935
8 August 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6234389
3 August 2017
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6233509
22 May 2017
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6152783
14 November 2016
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Sitka · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6039783
13 October 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6022167
27 May 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5888672
3 May 2016
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5868412
Deficiency record · 86
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 9 May 2025
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. A tag issued by a qualified servicing organization, and attached to each extinguisher, may be accepted as evidence that the necessary maintenance procedures have been conducted.
Fixed CO2 system and fire extinguishers are due for annual inspection.
46 CFR 176.810
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to:(a) Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions;(b) Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock;(c) Minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts; Multiple wires under helm need to be properly dead ended. PA panel has an open space that needs to be filled.
46 CFR 183.200
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
Training and drills (1) Every crewmember with emergency duties assigned on the muster list must be familiar with their assigned duties before the voyage begins. Vessel's crew was not on board to conduct drills. Provide visual evidence of drills prior to loading passengers.
46 cfr 199.180b1
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Holds and tanks safety
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
Stowage and care of cylinders. (1) Cylinders must always be secured and, when not in use, they must be stowed in a rack in an upright position, with the valve protection cap in place. Oxygen tanks must be secured in a non-electrical space.
46 cfr 147.60b1
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to (b) Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. The junction box on the port blower, fwd of the main engine, above gen set needs a cover, power lugs need to be installed above the port gen set and battery panel, the electric panel in the port aft bulkhead has a reset pulley that is not readily available.
46 cfr 183.200b
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard or rail. Install a guard at the rotating shaft on the port main.
46 cfr 177.960
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. Stairwell railing on the second deck is loose and needs to be tightened. Refrigerator needs to be secured to the vessel.
46 cfr 177.100
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 August 2024
Resolved
Each fixed power bilge pump must be self priming. It may be driven off the main engine or other source of power. It must be permanently connected to the bilge manifold and may also be connected to the fire main. If of sufficient capacity, a power bilge pump may also serve
as a fire pump. Bilge crossover is inoperable from both port and stbd side. Port side bilge has no suction.
46 cfr 182.520c
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 August 2024
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from fire or machinery failure. Stbd fire pump has a small leak and was unable to attain 60 psi when tested.
46 cfr 182.100
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 21 August 2024
Resolved
Fixed gas fire extinguishing systems. A storage cylinder must be securely fastened, supported, and protected against damage. The CO2 storage tank on the
port side has a damaged bracket.
46cfr 181.410c4
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: (b) Protect passengers, crew, other persons and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Junction box cover not installed in the MSD space.
46 cfr 183.200b
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 21 August 2024
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard or rail.Port side fire pump is missing a guard around the shaft. Stbd side main engine belt is missing a guard. Provide cover or guard as required to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 cfr 177.960
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 21 August 2024
Resolved
System design and installation must be in accordance with the Marine Design, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual approved for the system by the Commandant. Charge indicator valve on the stbd CO2 system is indicating system is pressurized.
46 cfr 181.410 a 3
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 August 2024
Resolved
Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable, secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of the vessel, and free from exposure to water splash or spray. Secure both port and stbd engine room battery banks to prevent shifting. Ensure
straps are securing battery covers.
46 cfr 183.350
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 August 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. Aft stbd ring buoy waterlight did not energize when activated.
46 cfr 180.70d
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
A device must be provided to automatically shut down power ventilation serving the protected space
and engines that draw intake air from the protected space prior to release of the extinguishing agent
into the space. Port side engine did not shut down upon activation of the CO2 pressure switch.
46CFR181.410(b)(10)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
System design and installation must be in accordance with the Marine Design, Installation,
Operation, and Maintenance Manual approved for the system by the Commandant. Charge indicator valve on the stbd CO2 system is indicating system is pressurized.
46CFR181.410(a)(3)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which
it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without
exceeding its designed limitations. Stbd engine turbo oil supply line has an excessive oil leak.
46CFR182.200(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
Fire hoses ...lined commercial fire hose that conforms to UL 19 (incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR
175.600) or hose that is listed and labeled by an
independent laboratory... Upper deck fire hose has
multiple holes.
46CFR181.320(b)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
All engines must have at least two means for stopping the engine(s) under any operating conditions. The
fuel oil shutoff required at the engine by § 182.455(b)(4) will satisfy one means of stopping the engine. Stbd fuel shutoff does not fully close (aprox 90% closed) the fuel shutoff ball valve.
46CFR182.200
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
Complete but simple instructions for the operation of a fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be
located in a conspicuous place at or near each pull box. Stbd CO2 activation station (pull box) does not have instruction on how to activate the CO2 system.
46CFR185.612(a)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
There must be a means of accurately determining the amount of fuel in each fuel tank either by sounding,
through a separate sounding pipe or a fill pipe, or by an installed marine type fuel gauge. Port side fuel tank has an inoperable fuel gauge.
46CFR182.445(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked. Child life jackets are not marked with the exact amount of life jackets stored on-board.
46CFR180.78(a)(5)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
The stowage locations of the personal flotation devices carried in addition to life jackets under § 180.72, must be separate from the life jackets... Excess adult life jackets are storesd in same compartment as in service life jackets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of
an approved type. Fire extinguished bracket at operating station cannot fully secure mounted fire extinguisher.
46CFR181.500(a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
Where the station power does not exceed 250 watts carrier power or 1500 watts peak envelope power, the radio operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Vessel captain could not provide marine radio operator license upon request.
47CFR80.159(e)(1)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
A hatch cover must: (1) Have securing devices. Hatch leading to port and stbd engine room spaces cannot be secured. ***To be rectified by next dry dock.***
46CFR179.360(b)(1)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
A hatch cover must: (2) Be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Hatch to stbd fuel tank space does not a chain or other device to prevent the loss of hatch when not secured.***To be rectified by next dry dock.***
46CFR179.360(b)(2)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
Be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in
such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. Electrical cables support in port side CO2 space have detached from ceiling. ***To be rectified by next dry dock.***
46CFR183.340 (b)(4)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
Equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected...as
good marine practice. Mechanical seal on port side fire pump is leaking excessively. ***To be rectified by next dry dock.***
46CFR176.800(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 June 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Electrical outlet in galley, port side aft, below the serving counter did not have a cover plate and was not properly secured to the bulkhead.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 15 June 2022
Resolved
A fire pump must be capable of both remote operation from the operating station and local operations at the pump. Starboard side local operation switch is inoperable.
46 CFR 181.300(e)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 June 2022
Resolved
Spanner wrenches must be provided where a 40 millimeter (1.5 inch) diameter firehose is required by § 181.320(b). Main deck aft fire station was missing the spanner wrench.
46 CFR 181.310(d)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the port fwd engine room fan.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 October 2019
Resolved
Both port and starboard engines have exhaust leaks at the turbos.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 October 2019
Resolved
All cable must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart. In the port engine room, a cable run near the aft end of the engine was held in place with rope. Remove rope and support cables with metallic supports.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 9 October 2019
Resolved
All machinery must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure and personal injury. The heat detector over the port engine was held in place with a plastic wire tie. Remove plastic wire tie and remount heat detector with appropriate hardware.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 1 October 2019
Resolved
Fire pipe discharge pipe in starboard engine room was wasted and leaking excessively. Wasted hole was covered up with electrical tape as a repair. Repair/renew pipe to original condition.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 11 September 2019
Resolved
Vessel Captain and crew were not familiar with the vessel fire suppression system on board and how it operated.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 September 2019
Resolved
Both port and starboard engines have exhaust leaks at the turbos.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 11 September 2019
Resolved
Both bilge areas have excessive oil and fuel accumulation to present a significant fire hazard to the vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 11 September 2019
Resolved
Fuel leak found on port side generator prior to operating unit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 September 2019
Resolved
Port side fwd engine room fan was found to be completely inoperable and provided no ventelation to the space. The space was being filled with engine exhaust at the time of the inspection making it hard to breath inside.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 September 2019
Resolved
Guard on starboard side aft engine room fan was worn to the point it was missing and could easily cause bodily harm to an individual in the machinery space.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 September 2019
Resolved
Both port and starboard engines were found to have minor jacket water leaks on the exhaust system.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 September 2019
Resolved
Oil cap was found to be missing on the starboard main engine causing oil mist and blow by air to be existing the engine in a constant manner.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 1 April 2019
Resolved
The fire pump outlet must be fitted with a pressure gauge; no gauge was provided.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 1 April 2019
Resolved
Piping exceeding 150 degrees must be suitably insulated to prevent injury; part of the stbd engine lagging was removed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 1 April 2019
Resolved
All cable and wire be installed with metal supports not more than 24" apart, plastic tie wraps are limited to bundling, the inboard main wire run in the stbd engine room relies solely on zip ties for support.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - operational damage
Issued 1 April 2019
Resolved
Penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be made watertight; sealant for the CO2 piping penetrations in the stbd engine room aft bulkhead was missing.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 1 April 2019
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff valves stations must be clearly marked; provided labels were faded and unreadable.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 1 April 2019
Resolved
Each electrical motor must be mounted above the bilge to avoid damage by splash and avoid low lying vapors; identified an msd pump in the bilge of the stbd msd void.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 1 April 2019
Resolved
Conduct drills prior to seasonal operations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the starboard engine to the USCG inspector attending.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
make Starboard exhaust pipping water tight.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
A fire pump must be capable of remote operation from the operating station, there are no means to energize fire pump from the bridge.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Provide up-to-date nautical charts.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Fire hose length cannot exceed 50', provide proper hose for the main deck station.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Pipe Flange
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Sluice valves are not permitted in watertight bulkheads, remove and cap valves on the on both port and starboard collision bulkheads and port and starboard fwd engine room bulkheads.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Flexible pipe sections of fuel fill and sounding pipes must be bonded to protect against static charge.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Provide MSC approval of submitted CO2 Suppression system plans
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
A pressure relief valve or equivalent set between 2400-2800 psi must be installed in the distribution manifold. A relief devices is not currently installed.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Instructions
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Install proper markings for spaces storing carbon dioxide
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Instructions
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Install schematic diagram of system and instructions detailing alternate methods of releasing extinguishing agent should local manual valve controls fail to operate.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Install dirt traps after the siren in both engine rooms.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 11 October 2017
Resolved
Both time delay bottles failed Port side tripped at 15 seconds and Starboard side at 12.5.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 13 October 2016
Resolved
Relocate the two pressure switches for the fixed CO2 suppression system for the port & STBD engineroom as per MTN 01-04 - 16715 22 Sept 2004 & Marine Safety Alert Inspections & Compliance Directorate Alert 05-12 & 6-15.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Annual service all onboard portable fire extinguishers. All found past due for annual service/inspection.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Renew batteries on all onboard e-lighting. Lights are required to have 2 hr capacity. Found most not working or dying within 10 mins of testing.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Replaced missing electrical junction box cover on the forward, stbd side, engine room ventilation fan motor.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Properly label engine room ventilation dampers and provide training on the system since crew was unable to explain how they operate or how to close the same.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Properly plug sluice valves in the collision bulkhead both port and stbd hulls.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Replace missing cover for the MSD pump electrical motor which exposes high speed fan on the back side of the electrical motor creating a safety hazard for occupants.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Properly repair the stbd engine room remote emergency fuel shut off valve which is sticking/binding.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Properly mount broken bilge alarm float switch in the stbd hull MSD void.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Place placard next to typhone alarms in both engine rooms stating "WHEN ALARM SOUNDS-VACATE AT ONCE HALON BEING RELEASED".
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Renew two broken windows in the vessels pilot house port and stbd side. Drop down windows...
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Binnacle
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Properly repair or renew vsl's compass which is low on fluid. Ethelyn Glycol Distilled Water.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Renew vessels NOAA registration. Vsl ltd to no more than 3 miles fm shore until this is resolved.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Repair broken railing on the port side bow, courses broken off making more than 4"s of space between courses.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Properly repair exhaust water leak on exhaust flange port MDE.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Properly plug/seal two bulk head penetrations on the port side transverse bulk head in steering gear room.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Replace missing bolt on manhole cover (acces plate) in the port engine room to make water tight.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Charger
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Permanently hard wire battery charger, charging leads in the port side engine room.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
Install missing electrical junction box cover port engine room exhaust fan.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 3 May 2016
Resolved
At the vsl's next dry dock remove bilge pumps and gauge hull under stainless steel bilge pump suction strainers that are in contact with the aluminum hull with notable pitting starting around the hull in area of contact.
Casualty record · 6
23 June 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2473358
6 September 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2497967
2 July 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2699890
27 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4368430
19 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4417352
2 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4678275
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.
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.