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SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE
SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE is a 1985 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2017, most recently in May 2026, along with 24 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2013.
Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 5 May 2026.
- Built
- 1985
- Last inspected
- 5 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2004–2013
Identity
684714
WDI5978
252975
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-252975
Inspections, by type
The 21 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 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)86.6 ft × 31.2 ft × 9.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 90 / net 62
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)86.6 ft × 31.2 ft × 9.2 ft
ITC tonnagegross 262 / net 96
BuilderNICHOLS BROS BOAT BLDRS · FREELAND, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1985
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSEWARD, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 6 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it90 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
262 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
62 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
96 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
262 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
62 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
96 - Convention (Subpart B), 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
Inspection history · 21
5 May 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8367735
24 September 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8240853
21 August 2025
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8215176
23 April 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8118122
1 August 2024
In-Service Inspection · ACP Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7975523
4 June 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7926457
14 September 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7794211
18 April 2023
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7671336
31 August 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7548233
6 October 2021
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7328380
15 September 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7312967
26 August 2020
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7043448
28 April 2020
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6973366
20 August 2019
Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6789836
11 June 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6726891
10 April 2019
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6660952
3 May 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6441744
20 March 2018
Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6373277
4 January 2018
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6334450
23 October 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6292886
10 April 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Plan Review (Other than "T")
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6129849
Deficiency record · 24
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 23 April 2025
Resolved
The fire control plan must show escape the location of fire protection equipment. Vessel fire control plan does not reflect required portable fire extinguishers and UL ratings in accordance with 46CFR118.500(b). 46CFR116.530
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
Replace all expired items in both first aid kits.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fuel shut off valves for both sides
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
Replace all combustible waste receptacles with non-combustible waste receptacles with no openings in the sides or bottom.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
Replace wore/torn Starboard side top deck lifering.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 April 2023
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked. All power sources and distribution systems need to be properly labeled.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 April 2023
Resolved
Each circuit breaker must meet UL 489 and be of the manually reset type designed for switching duty if the breaker is to be used as a switch. The deck lighting circuit breakers are being used as switches.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 April 2023
Resolved
Overcurrent devices capable of carrying a minimum of 125% of the full-load current of the motor it is protecting should be used for motor running overcurrent. The 10hp bilge and fire pumps both draw an average of 25A at start up but the circuit breakers installed for both are 50A.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Fire control plan - all
Issued 19 April 2023
Resolved
A fire and safety plan must be posted on the vessel and visible to all passengers. The current plan is needs to be updated to reflect the stowage and general arrangement changes.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 23 December 2019
Resolved
Repair cracked welds on handrails on bow.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 11 April 2019
Resolved
Void 1P found three stitch welds cracked on inboard long #6 from bottom. Repair.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 11 April 2019
Resolved
Void 1P inboard long #7 from bottom fractured in two places. Repair or crop/renew.
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Accommodation Space Protection
Issued 3 May 2018
Resolved
Low risk service space on main deck (concessions area) has oven equipment that exceeds 250F, making the existing condition a high risk service space. Provide proper structural fire protection for a high risk service space IAW subchapter K, or remove existing oven equipment and replace with equipment that does not exceed 250F. Rectify within 7 days.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 3 May 2018
Resolved
Reinstall lagging over dry exhaust on both engines. Lagging should cover all portions of the dry exhaust. Rectify within 7 days.
Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General
Issued 3 May 2018
Resolved
Provide proper operation of self-closing doors on 2nd deck. Doors should auto close and latch on exterior bulkheads. Rectify within 7 days.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 3 May 2018
Resolved
Provide properly-serviced 50-person liferaft on 3rd deck. Existing liferaft has not met serviceing requirements. Reduced passenger count until proper liferaft is onboard. Max 200 total persons.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
Provide dripshields on electrical panels in both engine rooms and both generator rooms
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
Submit plans and spec sheets to MSC on fuel tank sight tubes and valves.
Close off valves until approved.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 27 April 2018
Resolved
Consult with an electrician and provide proposal to correctly install wiring on gen room electrical panels.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 25 April 2017
Resolved
Reseal bolt in Void #2 ceiling
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 25 April 2017
Resolved
Reweld railing starboard side aft
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 25 April 2017
Resolved
Double clamp raw water intake hoses for both generators
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 25 April 2017
Resolved
Update and post fire control plan
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 25 April 2017
Resolved
Separate child and adult life jackets
Casualty record · 4
4 June 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2091254
16 January 2008Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 3131793
19 June 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4630251
11 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4682908
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. 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.