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SPIRIT OF CHARLESTON
SPIRIT OF CHARLESTON is a 1985 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 39 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded — and 2 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2007.
Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 7 April 2026.
- Built
- 1985
- Last inspected
- 7 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 39 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2002–2007
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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
7 April 2026
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
39 recorded · 2
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 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
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Identity
693384
WDP4623
264362
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-264362
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)102.0 ft × 30.1 ft × 5.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 97 / net 66
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1985
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCHARLESTON, SC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 2 December 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
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 it97 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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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.
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Inspection history · 23
7 April 2026
Special Consideration
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8358069
2 February 2026
MSP Additional Oversight - Risk Assessment · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8303526
28 October 2025
Drydock Exam · Vessel Attendance · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8260126
3 September 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8226296
10 June 2025
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8157238
8 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8131595
25 April 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8119897
17 March 2025
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8095701
19 December 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8049313
9 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8016555
18 March 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7883470
3 May 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7680223
22 November 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7598966
16 May 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7451697
4 February 2022
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7391079
4 June 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7225812
19 March 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6928901
4 November 2019
MTSA Verification · Plan Review (Other than "T") · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6848775
8 March 2019
Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6638860
29 November 2017
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6314632
6 November 2017
Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6308008
28 February 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6101295
3 March 2016
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5826324
Deficiency record · 39
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 5 February 2026
No resolution recorded
All storage cylinders used for storing carbon dioxide must be fabricated, tested, and marked in accordance with the requirements of 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter.
Vessel has 01 cylinder needing replacement.
46 CFR 181.20-30 Old T
**After reconsideration, updated def from 701 to 705 for 60 days**
**Special Consideration granted for fireboy install, extension granted to December 31, 2026** Activity 8358069
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 February 2026
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck.
Port shut off valve was inoperable.
46CFR182.20-40
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 5 February 2026
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard.
Unable to conduct MOB drill due to ship condition.
46 CFR 185.520
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical
Issued 5 February 2026
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
Outlet box cover was missing in exhaust stack compartment.
46 CFR 183.01-15
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 2 February 2026
Resolved
All vessels of 26 feet in length and over shall be provided with individual bilge lines and bilge suctions for each watertight compartment.
Bilge pump was unable to sufficiently dewater each space.
46 CFR 182.25-5 Old T
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 2 February 2026
Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight.
Forward void space cable transit on the aft bulkhead STBD side was not assembled correctly to maintain watertight integrity of the bulkhead.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 2 February 2026
No resolution recorded
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull.
Observed missing weld on cable transit in forward void space, port side of aft bulkhead. Observed cracked weld on forward bulkhead. Welds to be corrected at next drydock.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 2 February 2026
Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight.
Cable penetrations in forward and aft bulkheads within the fuel tank space were not watertight.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 February 2026
Resolved
Fire hose shall be 1 1/2" in diameter and 50 feet length....if used after January 1, 1980 each length of hose must be: be lined commerical fire hose that conforms to Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., Standard 19 or federal Specification ZZ-H_451E.
Fire Hoses on board did not conform to the above standards and were 75' long.
46 CFR 181.15-10
"Old T"
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 May 2025
Resolved
Exhaust piping shall be gas-tight throughout its length.
46CFR182.15-20(a)
Inspectors found soot on Starboard main diesel engine exhaust pipe lagging indicating an exhaust gas leak.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 May 2025
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
46CFR183.01-15(a)
Inspectors found exposed wiring IVO starboard main diesel engine jacket water heater.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 19 December 2024
Resolved
Whenever damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is discovered or suspected, the cognizant OCMI may conduct an internal structural examination in any affected space, including fuel tanks, and may require the vessel to be drydocked or taken out of service to assess the extent of the damage, and to effect permanent repairs.
Identified leaking temp repair on the pme exhaust ovbd and excessive pitting on pipe and flange.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 18 March 2024
Resolved
Valves shall be in accordance with good marine practice. The upper deck fire main valve is leaking from the stem and allowing blow-by when fully closed. Repair/service valve.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 16 May 2022
Resolved
Each vessel that relies on electricity to power the following loads must be arranged so that the loads can be energized from two sources of electricity: (iv) Navigation equipment and lights.
VHF did not have a secondary source of power.
46 CFR 183.310
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 May 2022
Resolved
All cable and wire must: Be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations.
E/R cabling not secured with metal supports. Metal supports present in adjacent spaces but exceed the 24 inch
46 CFR 183.340(b)(4)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 May 2022
Resolved
Each PFD must have at least 200 sq. cm. (31 sq. in.) of retroreflective material on its front side, at least 200 sq. cm. on its back side and at least 200 sq. cm. of material on each reversible side, if any.
Retroreflective tape worn and not operational on Type I lifejackets.
46 CFR 160.077-13
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 16 May 2022
Resolved
The Bridge-to-Bridge Act and the regulations of this part apply to the following vessels in the navigable waters of the United States: (a) Every power-driven vessel of 20 meters or over in length while navigating.
The vessel does not have a current Bridge-to-Bridge certificate. Correct radio station ship data for proper transmitting; general class is listed as please craft.
47 CFR 80.1001(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 16 May 2022
Resolved
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must (1) Be kept as high and as far inboard as practicable; and (2) Have means to make them watertight
E/R penetration weld cracked; make repairs and conduct satisfactory non-destructive testing to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 171.114
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
The owner of managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to the cognizant [name withheld] alterations must be approved by the OCMI before work is started.
Receive approval from Marine Safety Center for electrical installation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations and not used
as a means of support.
Properly support wiring in engine room per approved means.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
Working space must be provided around all main distribution panels and switchboards of at least 24 inches in front of the switchboard.
Switchboard in the galley was blocked. Move galley equipment to ensure regulated access.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure and have either a pressure type connector on each conductor, a solder lug, a splice made with a pressure type connector
to a flexible lead or conductor, or a splice that is soldered, brazed, or welded to a flexible lead or conductor.
Address open ended wiring in the bridge and engine room. Replace wire nuts on the bridge with approved means.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
Each penetration is accomplished using an acceptable metallic fitting, welded of otherwise attached to the bulkhead of deck by an acceptable method.
Hole found in the engine room aft bulkhead. Ensure penetration is closed off by acceptable method.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel.
Found 24 life jackets to be wasted. Replace to ensure adequate amount as required by vessel's COI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
Complete but simple instructions for the operation of a fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be located at a conspicuous place at or near each pull box.
Ensure pull stations for Halon extinguishing system is marked and operating instructions are posted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] extinguisher bracket not sufficient for the portable fire extinguisher in the engine room. Replace with correct bracket.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
A cooking appliance must be installed to prevent movement in heavy seas.
Ovens in the galley were found unsecured and easily moved. Ensure ovens are secured to prevent shifting.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
The intent of this part is to ensure that the scantlings, material, fastenings, workmanship, and arrangement of each vessel are such as to provide for safe operation in accordance with the terms of its certificate of inspections.
For the safety of the crew, ensure the ladder access to the engine room is secure.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
The official number of the vessel, preceded by the abbreviation "NO" must be marked in block-type Arabic numerals not less than three inches in height on some clearly visible interior structural party of the hull.
Repaint official number to ensure adequately marked.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 8 February 2021
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed.
Provide current deviation card for magnetic compass.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
Verify operation of mast light and paint screen matte black.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
Vessel required to be equiped with DSC. Install and renew safety radio certificate.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
Ground indicating lights on SSWBD not operational.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
25% of lifejackets need retro replaced due to failure.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 8 March 2019
Resolved
BSSDG windings are coated with oil
Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Compressor
Issued 4 December 2017
Resolved
Missing guard on air compressor. Replace/repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion-electric) › Wiring
Issued 4 December 2017
Resolved
Exposed wiring on generator. Clean and blank areas where exposed.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 4 December 2017
Resolved
STBD side storage hold light has exposed wiring. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Bracket/Clamp
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
Replace broken hanger for steering gear hydraulic hose.
Casualty record · 2
25 October 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1704385
22 July 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3007353
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.
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