CAROLINA PRINCESS

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

Built: 1985
Last inspected: 27 February 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 21
Deficiencies: 49 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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 27 February 2026

Recorded inspections21

…physical examinations17

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 49 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

681357

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WDI7261

254187

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-254187

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.3 ft × 16.1 ft × 6.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 37 / net 29

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderTUCKAHOE, NJ, UNITED STATES · built 1985

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portMONTAUK, NY

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, fi

DocumentationValid · issued 14 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 it37 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
29 - 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.

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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 21

27 February 2026 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8310354

7 January 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8291596

25 November 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8273146

13 August 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8208324

8 August 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8205362

30 May 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Shinnecock · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8148556

25 February 2025 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8084536

1 July 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7943058

27 December 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7842038

4 May 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7681634

5 May 2022 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7469965

28 December 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7372708

2 October 2020 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7069959

23 July 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6925887

27 December 2019 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6845157

2 May 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6651172

1 May 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6367459

26 December 2017 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6324413

12 September 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Extension

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6264846

19 April 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6128061

11 April 2016 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5851435

Deficiency record · 49

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

Issued 27 February 2026 Resolved

An existing vessel with a hull, or a machinery space boundary bulkhead or deck, composed of wood or fiber reinforced plastic, or sheathed on the interior in fiber reinforced plastic, must comply with the requirements of §§ 181.400 and 181.405 of this part. 181.400-The spaces must be equipped with a fixed gas fire extinguishing system, in compliance with § 181.410, or other fixed fire extinguishing system specifically approved by the Commandant, except as otherwise allowed by paragraph (b) of this section: While testing the fireboy, the STBD MDE did not shut down. Conduct repairs and test to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 March 2026
Resolution: Owner discovered loose wire. Tested system, all sat.

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

Issued 27 February 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;(2) U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication;(3) Coast Guard Light List;(4) Tide tables; and(5) Current tables, or a river current publication issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or a river authority.(b) Extracts from the publications listed above for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication. Coast pilot and light list were missing. Add missing pubs for the area the vessel operates in to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 March 2026
Resolved 4 March 2026
Resolution: Missing Coast Pilot and Light List publications available for inspection, all sat.

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

Issued 27 February 2026 Resolved

The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. Letters and numbers must be at least 2 inches.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 March 2026
Resolved 4 March 2026
Resolution: Stowage location properly marked, all sat.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel

Issued 27 February 2026 Resolved

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set fourth in 47 CFR 80. All operators carrying more than 6 passengers must have a Marine Operators Permit. Provide proof of Marine Operators Permit to attending CG Marine Inspector.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 March 2026
Resolution: Operators permit available for inspection, all sat.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 13 August 2025 Resolved

Repair or replace fwd compartment bilge alarm at helm.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 August 2025
Resolved 13 August 2025
Resolution: Repaired

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 8 August 2025 Resolved

Vessel failed to meet the Annual Inspection requirements of 46 CFR 176.500.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 August 2025
Resolved 13 August 2025
Resolution: MI completed a satisfactory inspection

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 1 July 2024 Resolved

Replace expired EPIRB battery or purchase and register a new EPIRB prior to operating more than 3 miles from shore.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 July 2024
Resolved 23 June 2025

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm

Issued 4 May 2023 Resolved

Vsl required to install a series of interconnected UL 217 smoke detectors.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2023
Resolved 2 June 2023
Resolution: Installed UL-217 compliant interconnected smoke detectors.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 4 May 2023 Resolved

Vsl is required 6/6 red/orange hand held flares or 12 all red. Vsl had only 09 red.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2023
Resolved 11 May 2023
Resolution: Purchased flares.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 4 May 2023 Resolved

Vsl's two MDE were both saturated with oil, as were adsorbents under engines. Issued requirement to wipe down engines, check for leaks, and remove/replace saturated sorbents.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2023
Resolved 11 May 2023
Resolution: E/R cleaned and leaks repaired.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 4 May 2023 Resolved

Both the Laz & E/R high water alarms were not visible. Both alarms were audible but did not light up, making it impossible to know which compartment would be flooding in an emergency.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2023
Resolved 11 May 2023
Resolution: New alarms installed and operationaly tested.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts

Issued 4 May 2023 Resolved

Add retro to both the liferaft and lifering.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2023
Resolved 11 May 2023
Resolution: Retro added.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts

Issued 4 May 2023 Resolved

The liferaft had a series of cracks that need to be repaired.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2023
Resolved 11 May 2023
Resolution: Retro added.

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

Issued 4 May 2023 Resolved

The PS gen main raw water hose where it connected with the gen was almost completely wasted. The hose clamp had almost completely worn through. Issued requirement to replace section of hose and reclamp.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2023
Resolved 11 May 2023
Resolution: Hose replaced and secured.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio log (diary)

Issued 4 May 2023 Resolved

EPIRB checks were not being documented monthly.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2023
Resolved 11 May 2023
Resolution: EPIRB checks logged monthly.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 4 May 2023 Resolved

The aluminum heat shield under the PS Racor was missing. Issued requirement to replace it.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2023
Resolved 11 May 2023
Resolution: Heat shield replaced.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills

Issued 5 May 2022 Resolved

Ensure required drills are conducted at least quarterly.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2022
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Sent records of drills conducted with all crew.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 5 May 2022 Resolved

Vessel is required to conduct monthly EPIRB checks and weekly visual checks.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2022
Resolved 4 June 2022
Resolution: Checks are logged.

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

Issued 5 May 2022 Resolved

The vessels waterlight did not have the correct line or quick release clip.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2022
Resolved 3 June 2022

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts

Issued 5 May 2022 Resolved

Ensure liferafts are repaired and hav shims in between each level.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2022
Resolved 3 June 2022

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal

Issued 5 May 2022 Resolved

Vessels high water visual alarm did not work. Vessel did have waorking audible alarms.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2022
Resolved 3 June 2022

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 5 May 2022 Resolved

Vessel missing/expired items in first aid kit.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2022
Resolved 3 June 2022

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

Issued 5 May 2022 Resolved

Vessel has an oceans route but is limited to 30 pax for cold water. Vessel only had PFD lights for 30 PFDs, not for all PFDs on board. Required lights for all PFDs

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2022
Resolved 3 June 2022

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

Issued 2 October 2020 Resolved

Repair surface of life float

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 May 2021
Resolved 12 May 2021
Resolution: O/O provided proof of correction to item.

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

Issued 2 October 2020 Resolved

Install machinery guards

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 May 2021
Resolved 12 May 2021
Resolution: O/O provided proof of the correction to the item

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Provide 4 additional flares prior to sailing.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 2 May 2019
Resolved 2 May 2019
Resolution: Corrected on the spot

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Label bilge suction manifold

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 18 May 2019
Resolved 2 May 2019
Resolution: Corrected on the spot

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Relabel Life Float Paddles (why arent Life Floats under Life saving appliances?)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 16 May 2019
Resolved 2 May 2019
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Install guards on bothe MDE's

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 16 May 2019
Resolved 7 May 2019
Resolution: Proof of installation of guards provided by O/O

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link

Issued 1 May 2018 Resolved

Provide the proper link for the L/F

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 June 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float Free

Issued 1 May 2018 Resolved

Repair or replace L/F float free storage (cradle) bracket

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 June 2018
Resolved 11 June 2018

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable

Issued 5 May 2017 Resolved

Provide new RLB.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: Purchased new RLB.

Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Connections

Issued 5 May 2017 Resolved

Provide nozzle for fire hose.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: complete

Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water

Issued 5 May 2017 Resolved

Clean bilge in Lazarette

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: cleaned (was leaking steering fluid)

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter

Issued 5 May 2017 Resolved

Coil the painter line for the LF so that they may float free.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: Coiled and ready for float free.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery

Issued 5 May 2017 Resolved

Conduct MOB Drill with USCG in attendance.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: MOB Drill completed with USCG

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery

Issued 19 April 2016 Resolved

Conduct MOB drill prior to carrying passengers. 46CFR176.808

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 April 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory MOB Drill

Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Alarms

Issued 19 April 2016 Resolved

Conduct test of fire boy for engine shutdown and override prior to passengers. 46CFR176.402

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 April 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Tested shutdown and override.

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service

Issued 19 April 2016 Resolved

Service fire fighting equipment.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 April 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: FF serviced Apr2016

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump

Issued 19 April 2016 Resolved

Conduct operational test of bilge system. 46CFR182.520

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 April 2016
Resolved 29 April 2016
Resolution: Piping system and pump tested satisfactory.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm

Issued 19 April 2016 Resolved

Prove proper operation of bilge high level alarms. 46CFR182.530

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 April 2016
Resolved 28 April 2016

Operations/Management › Pollution › Removal Methods/Procedures

Issued 19 April 2016 Resolved

Clean engine room and lazaret bilges. 46CFR176.800