ARIEL

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

ARIEL is a 1968 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 51 inspections since 1985, most recently in October 2025, along with 26 deficiencies.

Records from 1985 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 8 October 2025.

Built: 1968
Last inspected: 8 October 2025
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 51
Deficiencies: 26 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

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WDN7900

249575

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UNITED STATES

MMSI

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Maury page id

psix-249575

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations44

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 35 calendar years (1985–2025)

The 51 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

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 September 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.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

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. Reports.

Inspection history · 51

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

20 March 2014 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4820230

25 January 2012 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4230169

9 April 2008 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3180851

9 June 2006 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2674055

18 April 2005 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2337217

8 June 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2092080

17 March 2004 Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2026942

21 March 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1769600

19 March 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1494907

1 February 2002 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1483652

21 March 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1429614

16 March 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1427811

22 April 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 797971

23 March 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 787239

18 March 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1467952

4 March 1997 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1445175

22 March 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1452132

24 March 1995 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 828976

23 January 1995 Drydock Extension

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1132320

7 April 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 864450

17 March 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1410792

12 January 1993 Drydock Extension

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1139843

18 March 1992 Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1257995

6 February 1992 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1405310

13 May 1991 Excursion Permit

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1227091

20 March 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 907732

14 February 1991 Drydock Extension

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 907460

30 April 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 902684

13 June 1989 Re-Inspection · Drydock Extension

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 894589

8 April 1988 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1339484

16 June 1987 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1006361

16 September 1986 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1324210

16 April 1986 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 998622

4 April 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 987644

Deficiency record · 26

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

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage

Issued 20 March 2014 Resolved

Provide lifejacket donning placards for all types on board.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 March 2014
Resolved 26 March 2014
Resolution: Vessel provided donning placard.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery

Issued 9 June 2006 Resolved

Provide means to recover a helpless victim from the water. i.e. lifesling w/block and tackle.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 June 2006
Resolved 13 June 2006

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements

Issued 9 June 2006 Resolved

Complete all items from DAPI audit and have documentation available for CGMI review.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 September 2006
Resolved 13 September 2006
Resolution: Completed follow-up DAPI audit finding all items satisfactory.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity

Issued 9 June 2006 Resolved

Provide 1 additional type 1 life jacket. Until on board with appropriately marked passengers are limited to 17.

Due 13 September 2006
Resolved 13 September 2006
Resolution: Attended vessel and witnessed replacement jacket with required markings.

Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Remote Pulls

Issued 9 June 2006 Resolved

Replace pull and clip for fixed system.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 September 2006
Resolved 13 September 2006
Resolution: Attended vessel and witnessed satisfactory installation of operational controls and securing mechanism.

Operations/Management › Passenger Operations

Issued 17 March 2004 Resolved

Prior to the carriage of passengers, provide to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, Baltimore, a written plan to record the number of passengers onboard at the departure of each vessel in accordance with 46 CFR 185.504. This record must be ashore and available to the Coast Guard upon request

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 April 2004

Navigation

Issued 22 March 1996 Resolved

The steering wheel on the control console is very loose._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 19 April 1996
Resolved 23 April 1996

Construction/Loadline

Issued 6 February 1992 Resolved

Remove unused lighting fixtures from side shell forward and repair remaining holes.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 February 1992
Resolved 6 February 1992

Fire Fighting

Issued 6 February 1992 Resolved

Provide engine shutoff, vent closure devices, visual discharge indicator lights and manual system activation or remove unrequired system from vessel

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 February 1992
Resolved 6 February 1992

Documentation

Issued 13 June 1989 Resolved

OBTAIN AN FCC STATION LICENSE FOR THE VESSEL

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 June 1989
Resolved 13 June 1989

Deck/Cargo

Issued 13 June 1989 Resolved

INSTALL OIL REISTANT AND REINFORCED BILGE HOSE ON THE HAND FIXED BILGE PUMPAND THE ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 June 1989
Resolved 13 June 1989

Fire Fighting

Issued 13 June 1989 Resolved

SERVICE THE B-I FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 June 1989
Resolved 13 June 1989

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.