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MORNING STAR
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named MORNING STAR
MORNING STAR is a 1986 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 72 inspections since 1986, most recently in May 2026, along with 38 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2008.
Records from 1986 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 May 2026.
- Built
- 1986
- Last inspected
- 13 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 38 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2008
Identity
699777
WDB2968
271093
Flag
UNITED STATES
366666270, 366881910 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-271093
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
38 calendar years (1986–2026)
The 72 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)52.5 ft × 16.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 33 / net 27
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderYANKS BOAT WORKS · TUCKAHOE, NJ, UNITED STATES · built 1986
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portOCEAN CITY, MD
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 5 September 2025 · expires 31 August 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 it33 - Simplified, Gross Ton
27 - Simplified, Net Ton
27 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.
Radio station licence
WDB2968MMSI 366881910 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 March 2013, cancelled 22 April 2023
WBF5287MMSI 366666270 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 January 1997, cancelled 24 June 2007
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 72
13 May 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8372588
23 March 2026
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8332455
2 June 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8150099
13 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8135260
19 September 2024
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8006294
14 May 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7915660
5 April 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7892542
24 February 2023
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7641573
30 January 2023
Plan Review "T" Boat · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7634343
17 June 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7513718
26 April 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7442224
23 June 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7279188
18 June 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7227799
18 June 2020
DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6983020
29 April 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6951889
12 June 2019
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6743080
10 April 2018
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6402499
19 March 2018
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6371999
15 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Ocean City · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6241947
26 April 2017
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6139556
7 October 2016
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6036676
13 May 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6036638
5 May 2014
Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4871341
13 January 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3926673
10 December 2010
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3910606
11 December 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3649762
25 February 2009
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3423474
22 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3333107
18 March 2008
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3142105
5 March 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG East District (dp) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3158737
28 March 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG East District (dp) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2896904
26 March 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2888243
23 March 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2591361
18 April 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2336196
7 March 2005
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2305832
9 March 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2020495
24 March 2003
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1760785
11 March 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1755820
18 April 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1606135
28 March 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1061282
21 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1062002
8 March 2001
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1061229
3 April 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1047146
1 April 1999
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 785880
19 February 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1129749
6 April 1998
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1125687
27 March 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1104730
3 March 1997
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1107198
30 April 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1084003
31 May 1995
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1183767
30 March 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1178885
9 March 1995
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1172077
14 February 1995
Drydock Extension
Administrative · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 843189
14 April 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 857978
31 March 1994
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1169166
10 March 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1150950
22 February 1993
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 836307
3 April 1992
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1456074
20 February 1992
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 962407
18 March 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 924112
13 February 1991
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 912297
23 March 1990
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 912801
7 February 1990
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1215783
14 March 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1347321
8 March 1989
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1347320
30 March 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 994160
16 March 1988
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1338249
2 April 1987
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1023043
25 March 1987
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1023040
16 July 1986
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 995531
20 June 1986
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 994139
30 May 1986
Credit Drydock
Administrative · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 994137
Deficiency record · 38
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 13 May 2026
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. Vessel's hydrostatic release on the EPIRB was expired.
46CFR 180.64
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 13 May 2025
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. Hydrostatic release was expired on vessels EPIRB.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 September 2024
Resolved
Repairs and alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment including repairs or re-fastening of decks, frames, internal structural members, rigging mmust not be made without approval of the cognizant [name withheld] fuel tank fill broke off at tank top.
Provide proper repairs as original construction to satisfaction of attending marine inspector and provide satisfactory hydrostatic test / inspection of repair and tank in accordance with 46 CFR 440 (c)(1)
All repair to be complete and verified prior to passenger carriage.
46CFR177.300, 46CFR176.700, 46CFR182.440,
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 5 April 2024
Resolved
An internal structural examination conducted in compliance with 176.600 may be conducted while vessel is afloat or out of the water and consists of complete examination of the vessels main strength members, including main internal framing, hull plating and planking, voids, and ballast, cargo, and fuel oil tanks. 46 CFR 176.610 (b)
Repair / repalce as origional the following:
- Treat and arrest angel hair in way of the machinery compartment in way of port side overhead and leading forward throughout the adjacent space including deck beams and overhead covering leading forward into the forepeak overhead.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 5 April 2024
Resolved
An internal structural examination conducted in compliance with 176.600 may be conducted while vessel is afloat or out of the water and consists of complete examination of the vessels main strength members, including main internal framing, hull plating and planking, voids, and ballast, cargo, and fuel oil tanks.
Remove wood beam contact / obstruction in way of the starboard MDE turbo. The soft patch deck covering is resting on the turbo oil hose and fitting. 46 CFR 176.610(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 April 2024
Resolved
An internal structural examination conducted in compliance with 176.600 may be conducted while vessel is afloat or out of the water and consists of complete examination of the vessels main strength members, including main internal framing, hull plating and planking, voids, and ballast, cargo, and fuel oil tanks.
Copper fuel lines in fuel tank space ear failing and show signs of pin-hole weeping and gray and flaking corrosion. Replace as original the fuel lines in fuel tank space.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 176.610
All underwater body and all through hull fitting, including the hull plating and planking, appendages, propellers, shafts, bearings, rudders, sea chests, sea valves and sea strainers shall be made available for examination. Vessel cutlass bearing were worn beyond 50% on both shafts. Replace as original.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 176.610
All underwater body and all through hull fitting, including the hull plating and planking, appendages, propellers, shafts, bearings, rudders, sea chests, sea valves and sea strainers shall be made available for examination. Both shafts were rubbing against shaft log. Reposition engine mounting and repair shaft log.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 182.510(d)
A bilge pipe piercing the collision bulkhead...if it is readily accessible under service conditions, a screw-down valve without a reach rod may be fitted to the bilge line on the after side of the collision bulkhead. Collision bulkhead valve was corroded and seized.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 26 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 176.804
Owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel and piping systems, including the following: External inspection of fuel tanks and inspection of tank vents, piping, and pipe fittings. Vessel port fuel tank fill had temporary patch and both fuel supply valves were corroded. Repair as original or replace fuel tanks. See misle activity.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 26 April 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 171.114(a)(2)
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must have means to make them watertight. Identified approx. 1" hole in watertight bulkhead adjacient to port engine fuel filter. Seal existing hole.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 10 December 2010
Resolved
Install positive shut off valves at the hull penetration in submersible bilge pump discharge lines IAW 46 CFR 182.520 (e) (7)
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 10 December 2010
Resolved
Submersible bilge pump arrangement in forepeak not in compliance with 46 CFR 182.520.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Strut
Issued 6 May 2009
Resolved
Vessel is in the process of installing struts and propellers after a lengthy drydock. Vessel is not carry passengers until proof of proper installation.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 6 May 2009
Resolved
During the installation of new fiberglass an old through hull was covered properly on the outside of the hull but not conpleted on the inside. The repair is located on the portside outside of the MDE.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 4 March 2008
Resolved
Provide engine room bilge pump indicator light.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 4 March 2008
Resolved
Vessel is limited to within 3 NM of shore until EPIRB is present and operable.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 4 March 2008
Resolved
Vessel is limited to operating within two hours from an approved alcohol test facility until satisfactory test kit is provided.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 4 March 2008
Resolved
Renew generator exhaust discharge.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Pre-employment
Issued 28 March 2007
Resolved
Drug Testing background checks not completed prior to employee working in a safety sensitive position.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 28 March 2007
Resolved
Management Information Report not submitted by Consortium or Employer
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 11 March 2003
Resolved
Repair blister on stbd side.
Stability › Watertight Integrity
Issued 11 March 2003
Resolved
Seal up wiring/piping in all MTWB with approved material.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 11 March 2003
Resolved
Renew as original cutlass bearing on forward strut, portside.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 11 March 2003
Resolved
Repair cracked rub rail, stbdside 4 feet from stem.
Fire Fighting
Issued 6 April 1998
Resolved
ANNUAL SERVICING REQUIRED ON ALL PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS; 6-YEAR MAINTENANCE REQUIRED FOR THE 3 DRY CHEMICAL B-II'S. CORRECT PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Navigation
Issued 6 April 1998
Resolved
EMERGENCY BROADCAST INSTRUCTIONS NOT POSTED AS PER 46 CFR 184.510.
Engineering
Issued 6 April 1998
Resolved
LOCATION OF EMERGENCY FUEL SHUT-OFFS NEEDS TO BE PROPERLY MARKED.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 6 April 1998
Resolved
REPAIR INOPERABLE ANCHOR WINDLASS.
Documentation
Issued 6 April 1998
Resolved
MASTER'S LICENSE EXPIRED 01APR98. CORRECT PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Lifesaving
Issued 30 April 1996
Resolved
REPLACE PAINTER LINES ON LIFE FLOATS.
Lifesaving
Issued 30 April 1996
Resolved
PAINT FLARE CONTAINER A BRIGHT COLOR AND MARK "DISTRESS SIGNALS".
Lifesaving
Issued 30 April 1996
Resolved
PROVIDE RETRO REFLECTIVE TAPE ON LIFE RING.
Lifesaving
Issued 30 April 1996
Resolved
RENEW RETRO REFLECTIVE TAPE ON LIFE FLOATS.
Lifesaving
Issued 31 March 1994
Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING MORE THAN 23 PASSENGERS, PROVIDE AND ATTACH ONE ADDITIONAL RING BUOY TO THE LIFEFLOATS WITH 6 FOOT LINE.
Navigation
Issued 31 March 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE A DEVIATION TABLE FOR THE MAGNETIC COMPASS, WITH AT LEAST 8 COMPASSPOINTS TESTED.
Electrical
Issued 3 April 1992
Resolved
INSTALL SUITABLE MATERIAL ON INSIDE OF BATTERY BOX AS PER 46 CFR 183.05- 20(D) FOR ELECTRONICS.
Documentation
Issued 20 June 1986
Resolved
SHOW PROOF OF RECEIPT OF FCC SAFETY CERTIFICATE.
Casualty record · 1
22 September 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 3333107
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.