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GREAT GETAWAY
GREAT GETAWAY is a 1985 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2025, along with 36 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 5 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2021.
Records from 2007 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 5 June 2025.
- Built
- 1985
- Last inspected
- 5 June 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 36 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2007–2021
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
5 June 2025
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
36 recorded · 1
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
687999
WDE7236
255370
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-255370
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)76.7 ft × 24.1 ft × 8.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 91 / net 62
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGULF CRAFT INC · PATTERSON, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1985
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portLEWES, DE
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 7 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it91 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
62 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
62 - 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
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, 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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 18
5 June 2025
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8152918
28 June 2024
Re-Inspection · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7970794
11 August 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7765948
27 March 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7651556
15 November 2022
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7593871
11 May 2022
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7447573
26 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7438577
4 November 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7344437
16 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7313877
8 June 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7218089
2 December 2020
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7066595
7 October 2020
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7072166
2 December 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6863582
29 October 2018
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6568722
15 October 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6559786
15 November 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6305784
16 December 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6058943
1 November 2016
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6023698
Deficiency record · 36
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 August 2023
No resolution recorded
Propulsion machinery shall be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel's starboard engine is inoperable. Vessel restricted from operating with the starboard engine until proper repairs are made and sea trials conducted. O/O shall inform office of planned work and materials for engine repairs as work progresses. 46CFR182.05-1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
Exhaust piping shall be led to the point of escape with a minimum number of bends, and be gas-tight throughout its length. Port and center engine exhaust piping not gas-tight allowing exhaust to escape in the E/R. 46CFR182.15-20(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
An emergency checkoff list is required to be posted in a conspicuous places accessible to crew and passengers and shall contain not less than the items listed in 46CFR185.25-5. Vessel has an outdated emergency instructions list posted that is no longer valid for current route and operating perimeters. 46CFR185.25-1, 46CFR185.25-5
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
All vessels of 26' and over shall be provided with individual bilge lines and suction for each watertight compartment. Vessel bilge line has an open gash in it located in the #3 compartment where the water tank is located. 46CFR182.25-5(a).
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency preparedness
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
The master shall conduct drills and give instructions as necessary to ensure that all crew members are faimiliar with their duties. MI observed unsafe conditions during man overboard drill and unfamiliarty with procedures and retrieving equipment. Crew training required to be conducted and documented prior to MI conducting MOB drill oversight. 46CFR185-25.10
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine cooling water discharge temperature and lubricating oil pressure shall be provided for all propulsion engines and located so as to be in view of the operator. Water temperature and lubricating oil temperature gages were inoperable on the engine and at the operating station. 46CFR182.20-5(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
At all inspections special attention shall be paid to insure that no fire hazards exists. MI noted the center engine and starboard engine had oil leaks near the shaft that sprayed several feet outboard of the engines. 46CFR176.25-10(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous placed such as gears and machinery. MI noted engine shafts and PTO belts were exposed and located in an exposed area. Install protected device over hazardous places. 46CFR177.35-15
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 18 April 2023
Resolved
Exhaust piping shall be led to the point of escape with a minimum number of bends, and be gas-tight throughout its length. Water cooled exhaust pipe found leaking water at a connection point aft in E/R. 46CFR182.15-20(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 March 2023
Resolved
Vessel shall be provided with two fixed power pumps for bilge suction that are independently powered and self-priming. Unable to test bilge pumps due to bilge line disconnection and tight valve. 46CFR182.25-10, 46CFR182.25-5(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 27 March 2023
Resolved
A power-driven fire pump shall be installed with a minimum capacity of 50 gpm and not less than 60 PSI. Unable to test fire pump due to valve being stuck in closed position. 46CFR181.10-1(c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 March 2023
Resolved
A vessel greater than 65' shall carry three life buoys. Life buoy aft of the pilot house has several rips and tears in the outer casing. Repair or replace life buoy to ensure watertight integrety. 46CFR180.70(a)(3)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 27 March 2023
Resolved
An interconnected detection and alarm system capable for both a visual and audible alarm shall be installed in spaces listed in 46CFR181.405 on all vessels with a ocean or coastwise route, or have overnight passenger accomodations. Install an interconnected fire detection system. Vessel's route reduced to limited coastwise until installed. 46CFR181.405, 46CFR181.450
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 March 2023
Resolved
A life preserver approved by subchapter Q must be provided for every person carried on board. Vessel's COI is for carriage of 138 total persons. Vessel has 122 servicable adult life preservers, and 12 serviceable child life preservers. Vessel is restricted to carrying 122 adults and 12 children until additional life preservers are provided on board and inspected by MI. 46CFR180.71(a)(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be carried for each person on board. Vessel has a total of 100 serviceable adult life jackets on board and 13 children life jackets. Vessel limited to a total of 100 persons and 13 children 38 adult serviceable life jackets and 13 child serviceable are placed on board to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 180.25-5
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 11 May 2022
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection shall be installed near the periphery of all weather decks accessible to passengers and crews. For the following submit a repair proposal to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. Marine inspector noted starboard railing had missing fasteners.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 4 November 2021
Resolved
The life line shall be properly secured around the sides and ends of the life float.
Life line for port side bottom life float has deteriorated and broken in multiple areas due to weathering.
46 CFR 180.15-5(a) (Old T)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 October 2020
Resolved
Properly secure 02 overhead lights IWO stbd engine.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 October 2020
Resolved
Replace damaged retro reflective material on 28 life jackets.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 2 December 2019
Resolved
Vessel does not hold a valid FCC Safety Certificate, Bridge -to-Bridge Certificate, or Marine Radio Operator Permit. Provide proof of obtaining aforemention certificates and permit IAW 47 CFR 80.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 2 December 2019
Resolved
Charts are outdated, provide up-to-date navigation charts.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 December 2019
Resolved
Cotton jacketed hoses used on main engines and clutching gears, contains hydrolic fluid and oil, did not have rated fire sleeve installed. Install rated fire sleeves to make hoses satisfactory for use.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 October 2018
Resolved
Owner is renewing 2" bilge line within the lazerette, from suction, to bulkhead with engine room, approximately 6', after discovering greater than 50% corrosion to the pipe wall along its length.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
24 Adult lifejackets have expired chem lights, no more than 111 passengers total on L/C route. (46CFr180.75)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Fire pump gauge is inoperable, repair/replace. (46CFR181.300)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Mast head light is inoperable, repair prior to carrying passengers. (46CFR183.420)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Replace inoperable waterlight for life float. (46CFR181.130)
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 15 November 2017
Resolved
Retroreflective tape needs replacement on life ring on upper deck due to peeling of tape.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 15 November 2017
Resolved
Provide updated chart with current notice to mariners changes.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 16 December 2016
Resolved
Fire pump is leaking. Repair leak. 46 CFR 176.800
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Lights
Issued 16 December 2016
Resolved
39 life jackets are missing lights. Limit persons on board to 99 persons including crew or limit route to less than 20 miles from shore. 46 CFR 180.75
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Material
Issued 16 December 2016
Resolved
Hoses are not UL 19 approved. Provide evidenjce of approval or replace hose. 46 CFR 181.15-10(d)(1)
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 1 November 2016
Resolved
Crop/renew side shell stiffener, lazarette, port side, two upfront bottom. 46 CFR 177.100
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 1 November 2016
Resolved
Weld two seams, port side four bays foeward of aft rod room bulkhead. 46 CFR 177.100
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 1 November 2016
Resolved
repair/replace reach rod in forepeak. 46 CFR 182.510
Lifesaving › Rigid Liferafts › Carriage Requirement
Issued 1 November 2016
Resolved
Current design of protective covers on life floats interferes with the launching and embarkation arrangements. Limit use of covers to inport periods only. 46 CFR 180.130(a)(2)
Casualty record · 5
30 April 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2920355
29 October 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3089340
29 October 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3353932
28 December 2015Routine · role: Subject of Search and Rescue · 1 injured · activity 5793864
16 September 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 7313877
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.