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SPIRIT OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
- Built
- 1986
- Last inspected
- 15 December 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 57 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
15 December 2025
…with no type recorded3
Deficiencies
57 recorded · 0
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
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Identity
699243
WDP4626
270126
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-270126
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)93.5 ft × 32.0 ft × 6.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 96 / net 83
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSERODINO INC · GUILD, TN, UNITED STATES · built 1986
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Electric
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCHARLESTON, SC
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
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 it96 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
83 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
83 - 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
MSC VIGO Freight Ship · MISLE 1163547 · 13 July 2025 · activity 8197652Inspection history · 22
15 December 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8283343
24 July 2025
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8193358
23 July 2025
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8192847
13 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8197652
30 July 2024
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7970317
19 September 2023
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7786781
8 June 2023
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7709493
17 January 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7624043
8 November 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7591612
4 April 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7424054
8 February 2022
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7407808
16 November 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7352203
1 March 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7146777
14 January 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Construction Oversight · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7124958
27 August 2020
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7044811
8 November 2019
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6852077
7 August 2019
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6777545
7 August 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6790348
2 March 2018
Construction Oversight · Inclining Experiment · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · DAPI Audit · Plan Review "T" Boat · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6368051
17 March 2017
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6110140
28 January 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6080304
15 November 2016
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6044002
Deficiency record · 57
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 December 2025
Resolved
Must check the settings of the safety or relief valves on all pressure vessels, twice every 5 years. No more than 3 years.
Relief valve on pressure vessel has no evidence or documentation of testing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 15 December 2025
Resolved
The following spaces must be equipped with a fire detection and alarm system of an approved type. A space containing propulsion machinery.
Operator provided inspection results indicating horn strobe inside battery room is functional audibly but not visually.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 15 December 2025
Resolved
Vessels not equipped with a single source emergency lighting system shall have individual storage battery powered automatically operated lights.
Batteries in 05 emergency lights were discharged.
46 CFR 184.30-5(b)
(OLD T)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
All agreements and arrangements, written or unwritten, between and among employers and service agents concerning the implementation of DOT drug testing requirements are deemed, as a matter of law, to require compliance with all applicable provisions of this part and DOT drug testing regulations. Compliance with these provisions is a material term of all such agreements and arrangements. 46 CFR 16.203(a)(3)
DAPI consortium enrollment expired December 2024.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date Coast Guard Light List. Extracts from the publication may be provided instead of the complete publication. 46 CFR 121.420(a)
Vessel was not equipped with an up-to-date light list.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retro-reflective material approved in accordance with 164.018 in subchapter Q of this chapter. 46 CFR 122.604(i)
Retro-reflective material on all ring life buoys found to be excessively degraded.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the FCC, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. 46 CFR 121.502
Call sign on the Safety Radiotelephony Certificate and the Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephony Certificate do not match with the FCC Station License.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
A self-propelled vessel of 65 feet or more in commercial service, must have on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard type-approved AIS Class A device. 33 CFR 164.46(b)
AIS broadcasting incorrect call sign and vessel type.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
The emergency lighting must automatically actuate upon failure of the main lighting system. 46 CFR 120.432(b)
Emergency light on the port side bulkhead of the engine room at the base of the stairs was energized while power was on to the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
A-Class bulkheads must be so insulated with approved structural insulation, bulkhead panels, or deck covering so that, if subjected to the standard fire test the average temperature on the unexposed side does not rise more than 250 degrees F. 46 CFR 116.415(a)(2)(i)
The A-60 insulation was not present around the watertight door between the machinery space and the battery room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. 46 CFR 117.71(a)
5 life jackets found damaged. Passenger maximum is reduced to 520 until replacement life jackets are put into service.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. 46 CFR 120.220(a)
Main engine emergency shutdown panel not fastened to console.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 10 February 2025
Resolved
All passenger accommodations must be arranged and equipped to provide for the safety of the passengers. 46 CFR 116.800(a)
Materials used to replace the generator need to be removed from the vessel prior to carrying passengers.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage management plan
Issued 19 September 2023
Resolved
A manned oceangoing ship of 40 feet or more in length that is documented under the laws of the United States or numbered by a state and that either is engaged in commerce or is equipped with a galley and berthing requires a Garbage Management Plan. Vessel missing Garbage Management Plan.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 19 September 2023
Resolved
The fire control plan must show escape routes, areas of refuge, embarkation stations, the location of fire protection/emergency equipment, compartment titles and hazard classification of accommodation and service spaces, and structural fire protection boundaries. The fire control plan was missing areas of refuge.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 September 2023
Resolved
Tests must verify that automated vital systems are designed, constructed, and operate in accordance with all applicable requirements of part 62 of this sub chapter. Subsequent Automation Testing should be in accordance with the MSC approved DVTP at the discretion of the attending marine inspector for cause and at least once every 5 years IAW CG CVC Policy Letter 17-07. Vessel has not completed design verification test procedures and scheduled to complete them on 16NOV2023.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”, unless such markings are deemed unnecessary by the cognizant [name withheld] doors and hatch from battery room not properly marked.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
A space containing propulsion machinery must be equipped with a fire detection and alarm system of an approved type. The fire detection system in the battery room was not functioning as designed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
A suitable hull strainer must be installed in the circulating raw water intake line of an engine cooling water system. The strainer and associated piping used for cooling the battery installation is leaking. Deficiency to be rectified within 7 days.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket mist be marked with Type I retroreflective material. 09 child life jackets and 01 adult life jacket are in need of retroreflective tape.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
A door in stair-tower, stairway, and man vertical zone bulkhead must be of the self-closing type capable of closing against a 3.5 list of the vessel. The fire door to the engine room could not close as designed. Deficiency rectified at next drydock.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
Except when operating on lakes, bays, and sounds, or river routes in calm weather, all hatches and openings in the hull, except loading doors, of a vessel must be kept tightly closed except when being used. Watertight door from battery room to engine room did not have all points of contact when dogged down.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
A door in a bulkhead required to be A-60, A-30, or A-15 Class must be of hollow steel or equivalent material construction, solidly filled with approved structural insulation, and capable of meeting the requirements of an A-15 Class bulkhead. Starboard door leading to engine room was missing sufficient insulation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
Vessel must follow approved structural fire protection detailed plans. Vessel's battery room hatch was missing adequate structural fire protection insulation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
The minimum capacity of the power pump shall be 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60psi. During test of fire pump, gauge read 50psi.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
All wiring shall be run as high as practicable above bilges. Wires hanging from ceiling 3ft from bilge.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
Wire joints and splices shall be mechanically secure and in junction boxes. Vessel security camera cable is splices and bundled with duct tape loosely hanging in engine room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
The number and identification of items stowed inside must be clearly marked on each container. Adult and child life jacket totals were mislabeled on container.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
An adult lifejacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. 02 adult lifejackets were taken out of service. Vessel restricted to 543 adults total until 02 adult lifejackets added onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
Each lifejacket carried on board must be marked in accordance with 46CFR122.604. Ensure all lifejackets are clearly labeled with vessel name.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the OCMI. Vessel had inoperable lighting in the lifejacket stowage closet on the main deck, as well as in the battery room.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 March 2021
Resolved
A power driven vessel underway shall exhibit a masthead light forward, a second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward one, sidelights, and a sternlight.
Starboard running light and sternlight were non-operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 1 March 2021
Resolved
A door in a bulkhead required to be A-0 Class must be of solid or hollow steel or equivalent material construction, and capable of meeting the requirements of an A-0 Class bulkhead.
A-0 door to the machinery space must be self-closing.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment other than small buoyancy compartments, heat resistivity as that afforded by the hull may be approved. Hole in bilge piping needs to be repaired. Prove proper operation to the Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.25-1
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
All unfired pressure vessels must be installed to the satisfaction of the cognizant [name withheld] manufacturers data report for pressure tank (air receiver) in engine room needs to be provided to USCG. 46 CFR 119.330
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
This part is intended to provide a minimum standard of
regulations for electrical installations and equipment
that will result in a vessel that is reasonably safe
from fire caused by and/or originating in electrical
equipment. Provide a light switch cover plate in
scullery. 46 CFR 183.01-5
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Lighting in holds needs to be in working condition. 46 CFR 183.01-15
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
Vessel required to have bilge high level alarm. Bilge high level alarm probe needs to be mounted. 46 CFR 119.530
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
The Rules concerning shapes shall be complied with by day. Day shapes required onboard vessel (three black balls).
33 CFR 83.20(d)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts and nautical publications. The following need to be updated to newest version: Charts, U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] List, , Inland Navigation Rules. 46 CFR 121.420
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
The materials and construction of fuel lines must comply with the requirements of tis paragraph. Remove hose from fuel stripping line and place plug in valve. 46 CFR 119.455
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
The intent of this part is to insure the main propulsion machinery is suitable for the vessel and its operation. Need bolts for the glycol and seawater pump mounts are missing/broken. 46 CFR 182.01-5
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 11 December 2019
Resolved
Have vessel ready for inspections of hull structure and its appurtenances, including inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull. Fixed ballast in forward peak has four broken welds fix during next dry-dock. 46 CFR 115.802
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 November 2019
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Required to have 545 adult life jackets, 31 have been taken out of service or need new retro reflective tape. Restricted to 514 passengers onboard until the 31 missing lifejackets are onboard. 46 CFR 117.71(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 August 2019
Resolved
Propulsion machinery shall be suitable in type and design for prpulsion requirements.
Vessel had failures in cooling water system required by the hybrid propulsion system.
Repair and conduct satisfactory sea trail.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 August 2019
Resolved
Installation of propulsion machinery of an unusual type for small passenger vessel must be given seperate consideration.
Resubmit to MSC affacted dwg by the modifications made to the system not limited to one line block, qualitative failure anylysis, and periodic safety procedures.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 October 2018
Resolved
Vessel missing 5 lifejackets, restricted to 522 pax until new lifejackets are onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 1 October 2018
Resolved
Vessel battery bank throwing voltage fault, vessel restricted to running diesal electric until technician arrives and corrects issue. Crash test and battery propulsion mode to be tested in presence of marine inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Location of emergency installations
Issued 1 October 2018
Resolved
Emergency instruction list missing info on fires in battery room. Vessel to update and post.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 October 2018
Resolved
Fire extinguisher in galley missing bracket. Replace/repair to satisfaction of USCG.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 1 October 2018
Resolved
Vessel replaced pressure tank (air reciever) in engine room. ASME manufacturers data report to be provided to USCG.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 17 March 2017
Resolved
C/R area in steering space aft riser to remove pitting on existing weld seam. Clad welded as temp repair during March 2017 dry dock.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Winding
Issued 15 November 2016
Resolved
Clean Port/Stbd genset armatures
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 15 November 2016
Resolved
Clean corrosion off battery cables.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 15 November 2016
Resolved
Remove excess oil from Racor filter bowl on Stbd genset.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 15 November 2016
Resolved
Replace emergency light on 01 deck.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 15 November 2016
Resolved
Renew injection T bar for cooling injection on port shaft dripless cutleass bearing & make vessel available for MOB drills.
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