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SHADY LADY

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

SHADY LADY is a 1985 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 27 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 February 2026.

Built
1985
Last inspected
18 February 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
24
Deficiencies
27 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 18 February 2026
Recorded inspections24
…physical examinations20
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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

US Official No.
681969
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDI5475
MISLE id
253456
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-253456

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.3 ft × 18.6 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 61 / net 41
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderA-1 MARINE, INC · PANAMA CITY, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1985
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portORANGE BEACH, AL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 15 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it61 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
41 - 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 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.
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 · 24

18 February 2026 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8303412
8 October 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8249479
9 September 2024 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7999493
4 December 2023 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7833350
7 November 2023 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7823954
2 October 2023 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7801933
1 August 2023 Plan Review "T" Boat · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7797972
28 June 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG Northeast District (dp) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7725528
18 April 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7670953
27 September 2022 In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7544234
27 October 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7340931
13 September 2021 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7334722
27 May 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7211874
3 December 2020 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7105834
8 January 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6885426
18 September 2019 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6814670
25 February 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6631757
8 January 2018 Hull Examination · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6334161
30 May 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6160823
26 April 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6133372
25 February 2017 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6094537
13 July 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC COBIA (WPB 87311) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5939932
23 March 2016 Simplified Stability Test · Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5846603
10 March 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5831055

Deficiency record · 27

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 October 2025 Resolved
All wiring shall be run as high as practicable above bilges. MI observed yellow grounding wire connected between Port and STBD engine starters unsupported running along floor in engine room. Submit repair proposal on rerouting wire. 46 CFR 183.10-20(d) [Old T]
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 8 December 2025
Resolution: Grounding wire was re-run off the floor.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 September 2024 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to:Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock.MI observed exposed wiring in pilot house overhead, starboard accommodation closet space and salon passageway.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2024
Resolved 15 October 2024
Resolution: Vessel Rep provided photographic evidence of proper wiring installations.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 25 September 2024 Resolved
An existing vessel must comply with the subdivision, damage stability, and watertight integrity regulations which were applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996, or, as an alternative, the vessel may comply with the regulations in this part. Vessel's forward emergency escape hatch was found leaking. Provide plans to either make sufficient repairs, replace in kind, or install new hatch complying with 46 CFR 179.360.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 31 October 2024
Resolved 24 February 2025
Resolution: O/O submitted video evidence of hatch replacement and hose test.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 September 2024 Resolved
Tanks may not have any openings in bottoms, sides, or ends, except for: An opening fitted with a threaded plug or cap installed for tank cleaning purposes; and, openings for supply piping and tubular gauge glasses. Cleaning ports on independent fuel tanks were found to have a flexible fuel hose connecting port and starboard tanks. Remove hose and install threaded cap into tank opening.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 September 2024
Resolution: O/O Removed fuel hose connecting port and stbd tank and installed plugs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 11 October 2023 Resolved
Vessel only had 01 life float on board. The second one is ashore for repairs. Vessel has been restricted to carry a maximum of 20 PAX
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 October 2023
Resolved 1 December 2023
Resolution: Life float was exchanged for a replacement in kind from a servicing provider, life float was labeled and installed on vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 October 2023 Resolved
24 adult life jackets did not have approved SOLAS retro tape. Vessel has been restricted to 22 passengers
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 October 2023
Resolved 1 December 2023
Resolution: Life jackets SOLAS retroreflective tape was renewed on life jackets identified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 27 September 2022 Resolved
Weak link was incorrectly attached to life floats, both vessel and LF painter were connected to the same side of the weak link. Vessel limited to operations within 03 NM.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 September 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted picture of weak link with correct arrangement.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 27 September 2022 Resolved
Smoke detectors in passenger overnight accommodation spaces were expired or inop due to insufficient battery charge. Rectify prior to overnight passenger operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 September 2022
Resolution: Received pictures of replacement smoke detectors meeting UL217.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 27 September 2022 Resolved
The number of passengers allowed on the upper deck was not marked clearly.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 29 September 2022
Resolution: Received picture of legible marking.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 27 September 2022 Resolved
Stern light and anchor light were inop. Correct prior to nighttime ops.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 October 2022
Resolution: Received pictures of operational navigation lights. See documents.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 September 2022 Resolved
Electrical outlet on fantail of vessel was removed due to corrosion, leaving dead end wires in an exposed location.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 4 October 2022
Resolution: Received pictures of new installation of electrical outlets. See documents.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 1 December 2021 Resolved
Hinges on engine room vent closure broken 182.465(h)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 January 2022
Resolved 15 February 2022
Resolution: Verified that both engine room vent closures were replaced and operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 1 December 2021 Resolved
Bilge hand pump non-operational 46CFR182.520(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 December 2021
Resolution: Purchased new hand pump. Installed on vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 June 2021 Resolved
Electrical panel in machinery space was not properly labled for usage. All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and indentified. 46 CFR 183.220(d)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2021
Resolved 24 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted objective evidence clearing def. Rep re-labeled electrical panel with all corosponding circuits serviced to satisfaction of MI.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 June 2021 Resolved
Anchor light was inoperable at time of inspection. All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the inland nav rules. Vessel is restricted to day time operations only. 46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2021
Resolved 1 June 2021
Resolution: O/O submitted objective evidence satisfactory of MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 June 2021 Resolved
Life jackets had retro reflective tape that is in need of replacement on 20+ life jackets. Each life jacket must be marked with Type 1 retro reflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2021
Resolved 24 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep relabeled all life jackets, not just ones in need of replacement. Objective evidence was submitted to clear def.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 4 October 2019 Resolved
Informed the Captain that he was not allowed to sail until he acquired a temporary EPIRB while his was sent out for a new battery.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 November 2019
Resolved 12 November 2019
Resolution: O/O replaced the vessels EPIRB battery.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 25 February 2019 Resolved
Vessel Does not have voyage plan. Provide means for voyage plan.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 March 2019
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: Vessel representative provide proof of voyage plan compliance.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage management plan
Issued 25 February 2019 Resolved
Vessel does not have waste management plan. Provide means for waste management plan.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 March 2019
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: Provided written management plan compliance.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 25 February 2019 Resolved
Portable extinguisher on bridge was not inspected. Provide evidence of portable extinguisher inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 March 2019
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: Provided proof of approved inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 25 February 2019 Resolved
Navigation Chart for intended area of operation missing. Provide adequate charts for safe navigation in area of operation.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 March 2019
Resolved 9 April 2019
Resolution: Received evidence of required updated charts.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 25 February 2019 Resolved
Portable hand bilge pump hose length insufficient to reach bilge. Add hose extension to meet requirement.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 March 2019
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: Provided proof of installed suction hose extension.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved
Link GPS to DSC on VFH radio IAW 46 CFR 184.502
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2017
Resolved 30 May 2017
Resolution: VHF hooked in with GPS and MMSI installed.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 23 March 2017 Resolved
EAP training must be conducted for crewmembers and supervisory personnel. Provide documentation to satisfy requirements have been met.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2017
Resolved 26 April 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel and verified completion and documentation of DAPI training.
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-27.5 MHz)
Issued 23 March 2017 Resolved
SSB radio is required for vessels route. Re-install SSB radio or obtain FCC exemption certificate. Limited to less than 20NM from shore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2017
Resolved 26 April 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel and verified SSB radio requirements are met.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 23 March 2017 Resolved
Seal wiring in engine room where wires run thru bulkheads.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2017
Resolved 26 April 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel and verified wiring was sealed appropriately.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Seal
Issued 23 March 2017 Resolved
Water leak on port main engine near R/G cooloer and oil leak at starboard engine inboard oil line. Repair or replace.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2017
Resolved 26 April 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel and verified engine leaked had been repaired as required per regulations.

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.