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RODFATHER

RODFATHER is a 1984 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2025, along with 32 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 14 April 2025.

Built
1984
Last inspected
14 April 2025
Documentation
Expired · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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 14 April 2025
…with no type recorded1
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)
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

WDF4051
235936
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-235936

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.7 ft × 22.3 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 72 / net 57
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGILLIKEN BOAT · BEAUFORT · built 1984
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAVANNAH, GA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it72 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
57 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
Vessel history report

A report is not offered for this hull. Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 21

14 April 2025 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8111144
20 March 2025 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8096725
4 February 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8072732
28 June 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7929926
28 February 2024 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7871694
13 July 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7740801
10 January 2023 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7622585
8 September 2022 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7553591
7 September 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7557707
3 May 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7187715
17 March 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7157979
10 June 2020 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6961803
10 July 2019 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6711606
12 April 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6658011
2 August 2018 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6498579
2 May 2018 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6380998
29 September 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6277721
20 September 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6270972
3 August 2017 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6229350
2 March 2017 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6097497
11 August 2016 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5969066

Deficiency record · 32

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 June 2024 Resolved
Provide a nozzel for fire hose.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 June 2024
Resolved 28 June 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 28 June 2024 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 July 2024
Resolved 28 June 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
1. Prove proper operation of bilge manifold.////CLEARED ON THE SPOT///SAME DAY///.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 September 2022
Resolved 8 September 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
2. Provide nozzles and spanner whenches for fire hose's.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 September 2022
Resolved 31 October 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
3. Provide proof of enrollment for drug and alcohol program.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 September 2022
Resolved 9 September 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
4. Provide pully/belt guard for port main diesel engine.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 September 2022
Resolved 9 September 2022
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
5. Properly secure outlet covers identified.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 September 2022
Resolved 9 September 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
6. Provide placharding for lifejackets and fuel stops.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 October 2022
Resolved 31 October 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
7. Prior to carrying more than 62 total ppl provide 4 additional lifejackets.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 October 2022
Resolved 31 October 2022
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
8. Provide position info for dsc capable radio.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 September 2022
Resolved 31 October 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
9. Provide emergency instructions.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 September 2022
Resolved 31 October 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
10. Re-attache port MDE ground wire.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 September 2022
Resolved 31 October 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
11. Install flame screen on stbd diesel fuel vent.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 September 2022
Resolved 31 October 2022
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
12. Provide repair proposal for STBD corner post in laz and STBD deck clamp.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 October 2022
Resolved 31 October 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 September 2022 Resolved
13. Properly label all lifejackets prior to storage.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2022
Resolved 8 September 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
Identified expired contents in the vessel’s first aid kit. remove and replace expired contents and ensure contents comply with 46 CFR 160.041.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2021
Resolved 12 May 2021
Resolution: RCVD picture of new FA kit purchased IAW 46 CFR 160.041.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
Register newly purchased EPIRB with NOAA and install in place of the old EPIRB.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2021
Resolved 12 May 2021
Resolution: Received NOAA registration form completed with sticker issued.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
Configure life floats where three life floats are provided, but one painter and weak link are provided. Life Floats must be linked together with only one weak link when only one is provided.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2021
Resolved 12 May 2021
Resolution: Life Floats have been reconfiguired and IAW NVIC 1-83
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company responsibility and authority
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
A vessel inspected for compliance with standards by this sub chapter must be in accordance with good marine practice. Identified 8 plug and usb outlets newly installed. incorporate training and develop a company policy for the use of plug outlets by passengers. Keep a written company policy in the vessel notebook maintained.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2021
Resolved 12 May 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 10 June 2020 Resolved
replace 4 flares
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 June 2020
Resolved 10 June 2020
Resolution: corrected on the spot
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 July 2019 Resolved
Mount air compressor.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 August 2019
Resolved 10 July 2019
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 July 2019 Resolved
Provide a fire hose nozzel
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 July 2019
Resolved 10 July 2019
Resolution: Corrected prior to conclusion of inspection.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 3 August 2017 Resolved
PROVIDE RADIO OPERATOR PERMIT
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 September 2017
Resolved 29 September 2017
Resolution: Email received attesting to successful completion of FCC permit.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 3 August 2017 Resolved
PROVIDE ENROLLMENT PROOF
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 August 2017
Resolved 20 September 2017
Resolution: Provided certificate from consortum
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 3 August 2017 Resolved
PROVE EMPLOYEE COVERAGE
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 August 2017
Resolved 20 September 2017
Resolution: Provided employee list
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 3 August 2017 Resolved
PROVIDE ALCOHOL SWABS
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 September 2017
Resolved 25 September 2017
Resolution: Provided proof of alcohol swabs
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 3 August 2017 Resolved
PROVIDE BELT/MACHINERY GUARDS FOR BOTH MAINS
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 September 2017
Resolved 20 September 2017
Resolution: Placed guards around the engine
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 3 August 2017 Resolved
PROVIDE WEIGHTS AND HYDRO DATES
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 June 2018
Resolved 2 August 2018
Resolution: O/O provided picture of hydro. date
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 3 August 2017 Resolved
PROVIDE TIDES/CURRENTS
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 August 2017
Resolved 20 September 2017
Resolution: Provided 2017 Eldridge
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 11 August 2016 Resolved
Repair Waterlight
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 August 2016
Resolved 22 August 2016
Resolution: MI witnessed repair of waterlight
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 11 August 2016 Resolved
Label distribution panel in pilot hose
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 August 2016
Resolved 22 August 2016
Resolution: MI witnessed the panel had been relabeled
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs
Issued 11 August 2016 Resolved
Post emergency instructions.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 August 2016
Resolved 11 August 2016
Resolution: posted on the spot

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.