BAYWATCHER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named BAYWATCHER

BAYWATCHER is a 1984 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 65 inspections since 1985, most recently in April 2026, along with 27 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2012.

Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 7 April 2026.

Built: 1984
Last inspected: 7 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 65
Deficiencies: 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2012

Identity

667183

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WRC7992

243919

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367384640

Maury page id

psix-243919

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations60

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded1

Years with a record 36 calendar years (1985–2026)

The 65 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)42.7 ft × 13.0 ft × 5.6 ft

Registered tonnagegross 21 / net 17

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderHULLS UNLIMITED EAST INC · DELTAVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES · built 1984

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portNORFOLK, VA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 4 September 2025 · expires 30 September 2026

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 it21 - Simplified, Gross Ton
17 - Simplified, 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

WRC7992MMSI 367384640 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 December 2018, expires 3 February 2029

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 · 65

7 April 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8344143

13 March 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8079648

14 March 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7878493

9 January 2024 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7844272

16 March 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7646406

24 February 2022 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7401547

19 January 2022 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7382598

14 June 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7295538

17 May 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7193470

16 December 2019 Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6870889

20 May 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6685915

5 March 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6363145

8 February 2018 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6348661

14 March 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6104653

6 March 2017 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6098525

11 March 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5825610

6 January 2016 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5786367

16 February 2012 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4212733

15 February 2012 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4245031

2 September 2010 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3845306

5 January 2010 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3658859

18 April 2008 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3186887

28 March 2008 Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3162467

7 February 2007 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2868352

9 March 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2597590

14 February 2006 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2582863

9 March 2005 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2306606

9 March 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2021009

11 February 2004 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2004681

12 March 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1755812

14 March 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1493499

14 January 2002 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1478155

16 March 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1420478

8 March 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1462093

16 February 2000 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1463556

11 March 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 805454

16 March 1998 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1108068

16 March 1998 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1123870

11 March 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1439985

19 February 1998 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 781466

7 March 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1383460

13 February 1997 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1107268

11 June 1996 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1371423

13 March 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1414586

16 March 1995 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1374222

16 June 1994 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1377210

9 March 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1414265

14 March 1993 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1143265

18 June 1992 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 949333

22 July 1991 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 944011

19 June 1991 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 936194

12 April 1991 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1235925

13 March 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 909400

13 March 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1220679

20 June 1990 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 905617

12 March 1990 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1214821

29 June 1989 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1341616

17 March 1989 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1348399

17 June 1988 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1338210

11 April 1988 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1202731

30 March 1988 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1301907

30 March 1987 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1329202

11 April 1986 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1307586

1 October 1985 Credit Drydock

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 989472

11 April 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 982830

Deficiency record · 27

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 8 April 2026 Resolved

An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. MI observed 31 adult life jackets on board, COI requires 32, passenger count reduce to 29 adults. 46 CFR 180.71

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 April 2026
Resolution: received photo of new life jacket.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of Lifeboats

Issued 8 April 2026 Resolved

Each paddle must be of at least 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs and buoyant. MI observed paddle not lashed to life float 46 CFR 180.175(f)(2)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 April 2026
Resolution: received photo of paddles being lashed to life raft.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 8 April 2026 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:(1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible; MI Observed charts not up to date, charts were produced in 2022. 46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 April 2026
Resolution: received photo of new charts.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 8 April 2026 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication; MI Observed U.S. Coast Pilot not up to date, Coast Pilot was produced in 2025. 46 CFR 184.420(a)(2)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 4 May 2026
Resolution: received photo of new coat pilot.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 13 March 2025 Resolved

A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Packing around exhaust & wires through aft machinery compartment bulkhead is partially missing that would lower the agent concentrate if deployed. 46 CFR 181.420(a)(4)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 April 2025
Resolved 3 April 2025
Resolution: Objective evidence provided and uploaded to activity; all sat.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 13 March 2025 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: (2) U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication. Coast Pilot was the 2022 edition and not current. 46 CFR 184.420(a)(2)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 April 2025
Resolved 3 April 2025
Resolution: Objective evidence provided and uploaded to activity; all sat.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 13 March 2025 Resolved

A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit: (iii) sidelights; and (iv) a stern light. Port light and stern light were inoperable. Corrected during inspection. 33 CFR 83.23(a)(iii)-(iv)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 March 2025
Resolved 13 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel crew member replaced bulbs in each and tested satisfactorily.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 16 March 2023 Resolved

A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least 3 2.5gal buckets with an attached lanyard. One fire bucket was missing but was replaced in the presence of the CG. 46 CFR 181.610

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 16 March 2023
Resolution: Missing fire bucket was replaced and labeled in the presence of the CG. Ensured bucket had lanyard long enough to retrieve water and the bucket could withstand the weight of the water collected.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 2 March 2022 Resolved

The light must be a floating waterlight approved under approval series 161.010 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Floating light battery top defective. Vessel restricted to daytime operations only.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 April 2022
Resolution: Vessel installed a new battery in the presence of the CGMI and demonstrated functionality of the unit.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 2 March 2022 Resolved

The floating waterlight must be attached around the body of the life float or buoyant apparatus by a 10 mm (3/8 inch) lanyard, resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light, and at least 5.5 meters (18 feet) in length. Waterlight line was measured at approximately 12 feet.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 April 2022
Resolution: CGMI verified instillation of new lanyard that meets the regulation.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 2 March 2022 Resolved

Life float must be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.027. Life float was painted by vessel operator. Provide documentation that paint used meets original manufacture specification.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 April 2022
Resolution: CGMI verified that the life float was re-painted with manufacture recommended paint and color.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 2 March 2022 Resolved

Life float must be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.027. Vessel operator replaced life lines and pendants. Provide documentation that all lines replaced meet and are installed as per manufacture specification.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 April 2022
Resolution: Vessel crew moved pendants to beckets as per manufacture reccomendations.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)

Issued 2 March 2022 Resolved

Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. FWD cabin weathertight overhead ventilation hatch leaked during test. Repair gasket where missing section was found in accordance with manufacture specifications and complete a weathertight leak test in the presence of a Coast Guard marine inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 April 2022
Resolution: Vessel crew re-installed gasket and tested in the presence of a [name withheld] sat.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 17 May 2021 Resolved

Found vessel's life-float weathered and with several cuts. Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 July 2021
Resolution: Vessel operator repaired life-float in accordance with manufactures specifications.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 4 June 2020 Resolved

Piping including valves, pipe fittings and flange conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 65.5°C (150°F), must be suitably insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. Found area between the engine turbo and the raw water exhaust cooling injector needed lagging due to indicators it is a hot surface.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 July 2020
Resolved 30 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel representative provided photograph of sufficient lagging placed on the engine turbo and the water cooling injector.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 4 June 2020 Resolved

Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the OCMI. Found two fire extinguishers at the operating station secured in their bracket by a bungy cord.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 July 2020
Resolved 30 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel representative provided photographs for the two fire extinguisher brackets mounted at the operating station.

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Bracket/Clamp

Issued 6 March 2017 Resolved

Steering gear apparatus found not suitable due to being mounted on cracked block of wood. Steering gear must be suitable for intended use. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending CGMI. (Old T 46 CFR 182.30-1)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 March 2017
Resolved 10 March 2017
Resolution: Cracked block of wood that the steering gear was mounting on was replaced with Starboard Marine Board.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Stowage

Issued 28 March 2008 Resolved

Install life ring bracket.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2008
Resolved 28 March 2008

Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Hose

Issued 28 March 2008 Resolved

Connect port/stbd metallic fuel fill fittings to the metallic fuel tank fittings with bonding wire.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2008
Resolved 28 March 2008

Construction/Loadline

Issued 19 February 1998 Resolved

Double clamp bilge pump discharge line, starboard side amidships.

Condition: Unknown
Due 19 February 1998
Resolved 19 February 1998

Accommodation/Occupational Safety

Issued 19 February 1998 Resolved

Replace thru hull fitting for MSD.

Condition: Unknown
Due 19 February 1998
Resolved 19 February 1998

Construction/Loadline

Issued 19 February 1998 Resolved

Properly wire aft bilge pump.

Condition: Unknown
Due 19 February 1998
Resolved 19 February 1998

Lifesaving

Issued 14 March 1993 Resolved

REPLACE LIFEFLOAT WITH LIFEFLOAT OR BUOYANT APPARATUS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 2 April 1993
Resolved 3 April 1993

Construction/Loadline

Issued 19 June 1991 Resolved

PROVIDED CG APPROVED HOSE OR RIGID/RIGID NONMETAL PIPING ON BILGE SYSTEM WITH A NORMAL SIZE OF 1" IN DIAMETER._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 19 June 1991
Resolved 19 June 1991

Construction/Loadline

Issued 13 March 1991 Resolved

REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED PORTSIDE SIDE WINDSHIELD.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 March 1991
Resolved 13 March 1991

Construction/Loadline

Issued 13 March 1991 Resolved

REPAIR CRACKS IN FRP HULL (GELL COAT JUST ABOVE WATERLINE) BY COMPLETION OFNEXT DRYDOCK PERIOD.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 March 1991
Resolved 13 March 1991

Navigation

Issued 30 March 1988 Resolved

PROVIDE THREE BLACK BALL DAY SHAPES.

Condition: Unknown
Due 30 March 1988
Resolved 30 March 1988

Casualty record · 1

15 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4265126

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.