JOHN A. NOBLE

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

JOHN A. NOBLE is a 1986 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 49 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 9 deficiencies and 8 casualty investigations between 2001 and 2016.

Records from 2001 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 March 2026.

Built: 1986
Last inspected: 11 March 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 49
Deficiencies: 9 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 8 investigations · 2001–2016

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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 11 March 2026

Recorded inspections49

…physical examinations42

…administrative events6

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 9 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

696014

8643054

WTZ3863

270045

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-270045

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)207.0 ft × 41.8 ft × 15.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 499 / net 321

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderROBERT E. DERECKTOR OF RI · MIDDLETOWN, RI, UNITED STATES · built 1986

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Direct

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEW YORK, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 9 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it499 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
321 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton

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49 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 9 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 8 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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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 · 49

11 March 2026 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8324315

16 July 2025 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8182614

8 May 2025 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8110223

19 February 2025 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8056617

20 November 2024 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8037387

22 August 2024 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7986186

9 May 2024 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7906086

14 February 2024 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7865556

11 October 2023 Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7805933

13 July 2023 Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7741560

19 April 2023 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7671448

17 January 2023 MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7622136

19 October 2022 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7580168

21 July 2022 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7528675

21 April 2022 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7435925

19 January 2022 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7378524

20 October 2021 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7337662

29 July 2021 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7271339

26 May 2021 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7207655

22 April 2021 MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7180278

12 January 2021 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7123490

30 January 2020 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6899217

17 October 2019 MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6836438

25 July 2019 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6761295

2 May 2019 Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6675384

30 January 2019 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6617208

25 October 2018 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6568233

22 October 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6565594

19 July 2018 Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6484346

1 May 2018 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6403258

9 January 2018 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6334620

16 October 2017 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6288284

5 October 2017 Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6284962

13 April 2017 Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6123603

20 March 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6107813

14 January 2017 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6071748

11 January 2017 COI Inspection · Security Plan Review - VSP

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6069416

21 December 2016 Load Line/Change of Employment

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6060872

28 November 2016 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6054752

23 November 2016 Load Line/Change of Employment

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6046658

23 November 2016 Load Line/Change of Employment

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6048240

14 November 2016 Damage Survey · Permit to Proceed

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6042615

22 September 2016 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6007110

7 September 2016 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5994712

5 August 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5963339

14 June 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5996530

29 April 2016 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Load Line/Change of Employment

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5867172

26 April 2016 Load Line/Change of Employment

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5863236

17 February 2016 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5817012

Deficiency record · 9

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 17 January 2023 Resolved

All engine designs installed shall be of marine type engines suitable for the intended service, designed and constructed in conformance with the requirements of this subchapter. #1 Main Engine cylinder cover rusted and leaking.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 February 2023
Resolved 2 February 2023
Resolution: Observed a renewed cylinder cover on the #1 Main Engine. SAT.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 19 January 2022 Resolved

Electric installations on vessels must ensure protection of crew. Vessel has ground on main 230v bus. Vessel is required to isolate and permanently remove ground for the safety of crew, passengers and vessel to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 February 2022
Resolved 21 January 2022

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

Issued 19 January 2022 Resolved

At least one-half of the total number of lifebuoys on the vessel must each be fitted with a self igniting light approved under approval series 161.010. Found expired batteries in lifebuoy self igniting lights. Replace all lights with approved batteries to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 February 2022
Resolved 21 January 2022

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 19 January 2022 Resolved

Each bus tie between the main switchboard and emergency switchboard must disconnect automatically upon loss of potential at the emergency switchboard, the auto bus transfer switch between the EDG bus and main bus is not working as designed and must be repaired/replaced to good working condition.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 January 2022
Resolved 2 February 2022

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)

Issued 19 January 2022 Resolved

The hurricane deck (weather deck) deck drains are backing up to the interior passenger spaces. The weather deck must have freeing ports to allow rapid clearing of water under all weather conditions. In addition the excessive water on the deck pose a slip trip and fall hazard to passenger and crew. Prior to getting underway with passengers demonstrate that the deck drains on the hurricane deck flow freely and do not back up into any other space.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 January 2022
Resolved 2 February 2022

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes

Issued 19 July 2018 Resolved

Pipe, tubing, pipe joining fittings, and piping system components, shall meet material and standard requirements of subpart 56.60 and shall meet the certification requirements of part 50 of this subchapter. The vessel has a pinhole leak in its bilge/fire main piping system. Properly repair and prove proper operation.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 July 2018

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping

Issued 16 October 2017 Resolved

Vessel has a fuel leak that can not be stopped. Vessel must submit repair proposal and make proper repairs. 46CFR71.55-1

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 October 2017
Resolution: Vessel installed new fuel lines and tested under normal operating pressure.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Gear/Clutch Starter (electric)

Issued 20 March 2017 Resolved

Electrical installations on vessels must ensure:(1)Maintenance of services necessary under normal & emergency conditions; (2) Protection of passengers, crew, other persons & the vessel from electrical hazards. Vessel will remain out of service until starter repairs are made and tested to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 111.01-1(a) (1) & (2)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 March 2017
Resolved 20 March 2017
Resolution: starter was replaced and tested

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Injector (fuel injection)

Issued 14 January 2017 Resolved

Fuel line 90 degree fitting leading to the #4 cylinder injector was fractured leading to a fuel leak.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 January 2017
Resolution: Fitting was replaced and tested satisfactory.

Casualty record · 8

9 December 2001Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1475702

30 November 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1713416

5 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2552549

3 December 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2836218

9 December 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2843425

19 February 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3380019

10 December 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3913659

14 June 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 5996530

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

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