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CAP'N BERT
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named CAP'N BERT
CAP'N BERT is a 1982 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 49 inspections since 1994, most recently in August 2026, along with 65 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2008.
Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 4 August 2026.
- Built
- 1982
- Last inspected
- 4 August 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 65 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2008
Identity
674948
WTF5456
239558
Flag
UNITED STATES
367318410
Maury page id
psix-239558
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
27 calendar years (1994–2026)
The 49 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)49.0 ft × 18.7 ft × 6.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 42 / net 29
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderPENINSULAR MARINE ENT · KEY WEST, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1982
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portKINGSTON, RI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 18 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it42 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
29 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
29 - 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
WTF5456MMSI 367318410 · active · voluntarily equipped · granted 26 October 2017, expires 24 December 2027
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 · 49
4 August 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8456813
1 July 2025
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8166491
8 October 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8003986
19 August 2024
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7971148
31 May 2024
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7924332
28 September 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7789703
19 July 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7497206
25 May 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7434527
13 July 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7238110
22 July 2020
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6985721
16 July 2020
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6985718
8 October 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6818843
18 October 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6548562
28 August 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6513624
15 May 2018
Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6408865
10 August 2017
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6191626
8 August 2016
DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5880101
8 August 2016
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6002171
29 September 2011
DAPI Audit · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4157169
20 July 2011
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4088393
10 December 2009
Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3645686
17 July 2009
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3537339
6 November 2008
Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3349548
28 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3206053
1 November 2007
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3077468
20 September 2006
Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2757001
27 July 2005
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2441541
24 November 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2195767
25 August 2004
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2175254
29 March 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2033024
22 October 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1690076
26 August 2002
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1664242
4 April 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1600492
29 November 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1376837
26 February 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 104542
14 February 2001
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1057947
30 August 2000
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 821951
30 August 2000
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1369817
27 October 1999
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1412022
1 October 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1400863
10 September 1998
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 800180
15 September 1997
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1111421
3 October 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1147314
28 August 1996
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1377804
29 January 1996
Excursion Permit
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1193566
6 December 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 878164
11 October 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1186171
30 August 1995
Excursion Permit
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 884390
16 September 1994
Initial Certification · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1155869
Deficiency record · 65
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 August 2026
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in sub-chapter Q of this chapter. Life buoy plug failed causing water intrusion into lifebuoy exceeding approved weight and reducing overall buoyancy. Replace W/in 14 days.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 4 August 2026
Resolved
Each survival craft must be Secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link. Float-free link was sized incorrectly. Replace W/in 14 days.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 August 2026
Resolved
Each distribution panel must be totally enclosed and of the dead front type. 12V panel busbar exposed due to missing blank cover or spare breaker. Replace W/in 14 days.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 1 July 2025
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. One of the webbing straps on the 10 person buoyant apparatus is degraded and torn and no longer in a serviceable condition. Repair or replace.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 1 July 2025
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. The 12 person buoyant apparatus has multiple areas of exposed foam. Repair the vinyl or replace.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 1 July 2025
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment with an expiration date on it must be replaced if the expiration date has passed. The battery for the 12 person BA floating waterlight was expired and not operational. Replace.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 July 2025
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Renew the grabline on the vessel's ring life buoy.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 July 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Two exposed wires were present under the steering console. Remove the electrical wires or place in an enclosure.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 1 July 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Mark the fuel shutoff valve locations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 October 2024
Resolved
Each small battery installation must be located in a well ventilated space and protected from falling objects. Provide cover for installed generator battery.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 October 2024
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with § 161.010 in subchapter Q. Waterlight battery to be of approved type to ensure light floats and light signals at proper distance.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 October 2024
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Vessel to keep up to date alcohol test strips onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 28 September 2023
Resolved
The float-free link required by § 180.130(a)(1) must be
Of proper strength for the size of the life float or buoyant apparatus as indicated on its identification tag. Life floats are rated for 12 persons weak links are undersized based on installed rating of 6-10 persons.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Distress signals on board were expired. Master could not locate recently purchased updated flares while marine inspector on board.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Vessel master could not locate EPIRB registration while CG marine inspector on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 13 July 2021
Resolved
Each survival craft on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves the port and at all times when the vessel is underway. Inspector found life-float in un-serviceable condition. (dry rotted, cracked and core exposed). Replace life float in accordance (IAW) with 46 CFR 180.200, approved under approval series 160.027.
The vessel is restricted to no more than 20 passengers iaw the survival craft requirements in table 46 CFR 180.200 (c).
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage management plan
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
No Waste Management Plan posted
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
MMSI not inputted in radio
47 CFR 80
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 18 October 2018
Resolved
STEERING RAM MOUNT BRACKET LOOSE/PLAY, EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 18 October 2018
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE OPERATION OF SYSTEM BY TESTING
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 18 October 2018
Resolved
vent duct dented, closing device not operational.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 18 October 2018
Resolved
not updated.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 18 October 2018
Resolved
unable to demonstrate drills(all) not fully manned.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Mooring Arrangement
Issued 10 August 2017
Resolved
P/S fwd mooring bitts are heavily rusted/scaling. In need of replacement in kind.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 8 August 2016
Resolved
no crew list avail until school starts.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 8 August 2016
Resolved
Complete drills when school starts.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 29 September 2011
Resolved
Renew life float or repair coating.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 10 December 2009
Resolved
Properly label the emergency fuel shut off valves. - the paint is worn and faded.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 7 December 2009
Resolved
Replace the missing light fixture cover on the aft on the pilothouse.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer (solid) › General
Issued 7 December 2009
Resolved
Replace the return hose on the back-up hydarulic system. - the hose is cracked at the pump conncetion.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 7 December 2009
Resolved
Correct the leaking hydraulic fittings on the lazarrette and tool room hydarulics.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Retroreflective Material
Issued 7 December 2009
Resolved
Install new reflective tape on both buoyant apparatuses.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 7 December 2009
Resolved
Obtain new up to date charts.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 4 December 2009
Resolved
Missed RIN due NLT 29NOV09. Conduct RIN prior to carriage of passengers.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Repair or replace 01 child PFD. An approved child PFD must be provided for each person under 90lbs.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Provide EAP requirements for the Dug & Alcohol Program.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Stern Gland
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Address leak from shaft packing during the next regularly scheduled dry-dock period.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 20 September 2006
Resolved
Renew expired 6-volt batteries in buoyant apparatus water lights.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 20 September 2006
Resolved
Renewe broken hose clamp on starboard MDE exhaust flex-piece in lazarette.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 20 September 2006
Resolved
Perform underway Man Overboard and Fire Drills with crew in the presence of a Marine Inspector.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control
Issued 27 July 2005
Resolved
Provide suitable stowage for deck plates (fuel shutoff) tools.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Retroreflective Material
Issued 27 July 2005
Resolved
Replace retroreflective tape on BA.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 24 November 2004
Resolved
PROVIDE ASTM A53 SEAMLESS OR ERW PIPING FOR THE INSTALLED CO2 FIXED FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 29 March 2004
Resolved
Provide vessel name/persons/retro-reflective tape for BA
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 29 March 2004
Resolved
Replace old ring buoy
Documentation › Markings/Placards
Issued 29 March 2004
Resolved
Provide life jacket placard
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System
Issued 29 March 2004
Resolved
Exercise smoke and heat detectors for ships system. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Heat Detectors
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System
Issued 22 October 2002
Resolved
Prove proper annaul inspection of fixed fire system.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations
Issued 22 October 2002
Resolved
Install new or repair aft main deck hatch.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 4 April 2002
Resolved
While conducting any business on the stern where no passengers are permitted, only crewmenbers may be in that area and must be wearing a type III life preserver. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Deck Rail
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 4 April 2002
Resolved
Install stern railing and gate to satsfaction of CG Marine Inspector. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Deck Rail
System not recorded
Issued 29 November 2001
Resolved
INSPECT PORTABLE AND FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM PRIOR TO OPERATING WITH PASSENGERS.
System not recorded
Issued 29 November 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE NAV RULES PUBLICATION.
System not recorded
Issued 29 November 2001
Resolved
REPAIR COMPASS LIGHT.
System not recorded
Issued 29 November 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE GUARD AT ENGINE SHAFT IWO E ESCAPE.
System not recorded
Issued 29 November 2001
Resolved
VESSEL MUST MEET THE RAIL HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH IN "OLD" SUB "T"177.35. PRIOR TO RESOLVING NO PASSENGERS ARE PERMITTED ON STERN WHERE NO RAIL EXISTS.
Unknown
Issued 30 August 2000
Resolved
VESSEL IS RESTRICTED TO NO MORE THAN 3 MILES FROM SHORE WITH PASSENGERSFOR HIRE UNTIL A 406 EPIRB IS INSTALLED TO THE SATISFACTORY OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Unknown
Issued 30 August 2000
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Unknown
Issued 27 October 1999
Resolved
Provide Navigation pubs.
Unknown
Issued 27 October 1999
Resolved
Service fff pilot bottle, within 7 days.
Unknown
Issued 27 October 1999
Resolved
Hardwire electrical bilge pumps.
Unknown
Issued 27 October 1999
Resolved
Label and arrange air closures in engine room.
Unknown
Issued 27 October 1999
Resolved
Replace worn life ring prior to takeing passengers.
Navigation
Issued 11 October 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE UPDATED CHARTS AREAS FOR WHICH VESSEL IS CERTIFICATED TO OPERATE AND PROVIDE AN UPDATED NAVIGATION RULES BOOK.
Unknown
Issued 11 October 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN A RANDOM DRUG TESTING PROGRAM.
Casualty record · 1
28 April 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3206053
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.
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.