ARIEL

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

ARIEL is a 1968 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in October 2025, along with 14 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 8 October 2025.

Built: 1968
Last inspected: 8 October 2025
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 17
Deficiencies: 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
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 8 October 2025

Recorded inspections17

…physical examinations16

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

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

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WDN7900

249575

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-249575

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it4 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
5 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

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 · 17

8 October 2025 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8244893

9 October 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Special Consideration

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8016884

10 October 2023 Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7806239

18 January 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7623903

19 December 2022 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7610812

5 October 2021 Hull Examination · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7326092

13 October 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7076323

9 January 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6886397

27 December 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6879508

8 October 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6840218

18 July 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6754875

10 January 2019 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6608993

9 January 2018 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6334572

5 October 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6280233

18 October 2016 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6021271

22 March 2016 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5837584

5 January 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5790423

Deficiency record · 14

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

Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved

Lifering buoy requires proper labeling with vessel name.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 November 2023
Resolved 9 October 2024
Resolution: Completed Annual Inspection.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved

Vessel was not outfitted with the proper emergency steering tiller.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 November 2023
Resolved 9 October 2024
Resolution: Completed Annual Inspection.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 19 December 2022 Resolved

This vessel is absent of VHF-DSC radio capabilities. All domestic passenger vessels that carry more than six passengers, with at least one for hire, must be equipped with a functional VHF-DSC radio. Provide evidence of properly functioning DSC radio or servicing report.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 January 2023
Resolved 15 May 2023
Resolution: Received photographs of new FCC documentation and VHF-DSC installation; satisfactory.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 19 December 2022 Resolved

Each inspected vessel is required to have a sufficient amount of alcohol testing devices ready accessible on board. This vessel contains expired alcohol testing kits. Provide approved equipment able to sufficiently conduct alcohol testing for the crew.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 January 2023
Resolved 19 January 2023
Resolution: Received photographs of sufficient and unexpired alcohol testing devices; satisfactory.

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

Issued 19 December 2022 Resolved

All inspected passenger vessels are required to carry the following publications up-to-date: Nautical Chart, U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] List, Tide Tables, and Current tables. This vessel currently maintains outdated publications. Provide evidence of updated publications for the vessel's intended voyage.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 January 2023
Resolved 19 January 2023
Resolution: Received photographs of sufficient and updated Nautical Publications; satisfactory.

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

Issued 19 December 2022 Resolved

Vessel's portable fire extinguisher is not installed or maintained in accordance with industry standard due to excessive rust. Replace fire-extinguisher with an operational device up to industry standard, provide evidence to Coast Guard

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 January 2023
Resolved 19 January 2023
Resolution: Received photograph of corrected portable fire extinguisher; satisfactory.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 8 October 2019 Resolved

Owner missing FCC station radio license and safety radiotelephony certificte. Provide proof of license and certificate.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 November 2019
Resolved 27 December 2019
Resolution: Received proof of FCC certificates missing.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stringer

Issued 9 January 2018 Resolved

Gouge and renew 2 areas of fiberglass tabbing in the stern near the rudder post.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 January 2018
Resolved 20 March 2018
Resolution: repairs conducted

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 9 January 2018 Resolved

Gouge and renew an area of fiberglass cracks on the port side aft on the inside of the hull.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 January 2018
Resolved 20 March 2018
Resolution: repairs conducted

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Block

Issued 9 January 2018 Resolved

Conduct underway test of vessel once the engine is re-installed.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 January 2018
Resolved 20 March 2018
Resolution: Conducted sea trials; All SAT.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 18 October 2016 Resolved

Provide current/valid first aid kit

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 October 2016
Resolved 24 October 2016
Resolution: Vessel provided first aid kit

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted

Issued 18 October 2016 Resolved

Provide drill log

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 October 2016
Resolved 24 October 2016
Resolution: Vessel provided drill log

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment

Issued 18 October 2016 Resolved

Provide alcohol test equipment. (Vessel is still required to meet 2hr testing requirement)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2016
Resolved 10 November 2016
Resolution: Vessel provided alcohol test equipment

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping

Issued 18 October 2016 Resolved

Conduct a satisfactory DAPI audit

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 November 2016
Resolved 10 November 2016
Resolution: Vessel completed a DAPI audit

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.