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RIPTIDE III
RIPTIDE III is a 1985 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2016, most recently in December 2025, along with 35 deficiencies, 3 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded and 1 casualty investigation in 2002.
Records from 2002 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 3 December 2025.
- Built
- 1985
- Last inspected
- 3 December 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 35 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- 1 with no removal date recorded
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2002
Identity
696098
WTX6067
272026
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-272026
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded1
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.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)87.9 ft × 24.0 ft × 5.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 90 / net 45
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderRIPTIDE III, INC · TIVERTON, RI, UNITED STATES · built 1985
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW YORK, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 29 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it90 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
45 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
45 - 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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Inspection history · 19
3 December 2025
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8274885
6 March 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8088900
10 September 2024
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7999942
7 June 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7706315
27 April 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7679614
18 April 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7432937
21 April 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7179624
15 March 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7156564
2 December 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7105247
20 November 2019
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6858630
11 June 2019
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6710960
23 October 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6564297
10 January 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6335756
21 August 2017
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6247122
6 June 2017
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6188693
1 April 2017
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6115592
1 April 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6115702
13 March 2017
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6104074
5 July 2016
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5929895
Deficiency record · 35
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 3 December 2025
Resolved
Irrespective of build date, a vessel to which this subchapter applies must meet 46 CFR 181.405 (c) and 46 CFR 181.450 (a)(1), if it is not a ferry, and if it is operating on a Coastwise or Oceans route. Vessel did not have an interconnected smoke detection and alarm system in area where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Install interconnected smoke detectors that meet UL 217 rating in enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access and machinery spaces to the satisfaction of the local OCMI. Vessel is restricted to limited Coastwise route.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 October 2024
Resolved
"(a) All life preservers shall be of an approved type.(b) All kapok and fibrous glass life preservers which do not have plastic covered pad inserts, as required by
subparts 160.002 and 160.005 of Subchapter Q of this
chapter, shall be removed from service." 30 adult life jackets and 7 child life jackets were removed from service. Replace prior to taking 114 Adults/8 children.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 4 October 2024
Resolved
"All vessels shall be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.25-10(a)." One of the two required bilge pumps was found inoperable due to STBD ME undergoing maintenance at the time of the inspection. Both bilge pumps must be fully operational prior to taking passenger.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 10 September 2024
Resolved
"Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date..." Vessel has lapsed on annual inspection date. Issued prior to passenger prior to rectifying.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 10 September 2024
Resolved
"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" Injector that was replace during routine maintenance failed. STBD ME was inop at the time of the inspection. STBD ME must be capable of operating prior to taking passengers.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 7 June 2023
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 sent EPIRB for servicing, currently not operating with an EPIRB.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF Radio installation
Issued 7 June 2023
Resolved
"Vessels operated beyond the 20 nautical mile limitation specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, but not more than 100 nautical miles from the nearest land, must be equipped with a MF–DSC frequency transmitter meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(3) and capable of transmitting J3E emission and a receiver capable of reception of J3E emission within the band 1710 to 2850 kHz...." Vessels MF-DSC Frequency transmitter is no operational. Vessel will be restricted to no more than 20 nautical miles.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 7 June 2023
Resolved
"Except as noted in paragraphs (d) and (e) below, each vessel must be equipped with a public address system." Vessel's public address system is inoperable.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 June 2023
Resolved
"Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended." Vessels starboard engine does not automatically shutoff when the engine shutoff is pressed on the bridge. Vessel still has two means to stop the starboard engine.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 June 2023
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Donning instructions were not posted on the upper deck of the vessel.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 April 2021
Resolved
46 cfr 184.710 A vessel must carry a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
Junction boxes,connection boxes, and outlet boxes for use in in damp or wet locations shall be of watertight instruction. Provide watertight enclosure for bilge pump wiring in lazerette.
46 CFR 183.10-20(k)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
On a vessel of more than 65ft in length, the public address system must be fixed installation and be audible during normal operating conditions throughout all accommodation spaces. Vessel was missing PA speaker on main deck accommodation area.
46 CFR 184.610 (b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight and have securing device. Watertight hatch for fore peak was missing securing device and gasket needs replaced.
46 CFR 179.360
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
Owner or operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to a marine inspector. No servicing inspection report of fixed fire extinguishing was on board.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(iv)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other person and the vessel from electrical hazard, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock. Covers on electrical enclosures in Engine room were missing.
46 CFR 183.200 (b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
At each inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards must be corrected and all required quards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Vessel guard on stbd MDE was loose and rubbing against the belt. Seals on stbd and middle MDE are leaking oil.
46 CFR 176.830
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical first aid
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
The owner shall instruct members prior to getting underway and employment as to the duties that the crewmember is expected to perform in an emergency. Vessel crew did not have CPR training as per NVIC 01-91 which requires minimum of 50% of required deckhands must have.
46 CFR 185.420
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
A VESSEL OF GREATER THAN 65 FEET SHALL CARRY A MINIMUM OF THREE LIFE BUOYS. TWO OF THE VESSELS THREE LIFE BUOYS WERE UNSERVICEABLE.
46CFR180.70(a)(3)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
EACH SHIP TRANSPORTING MORE THAN SIX PASSENGERS FOR HIRE EQUIPPED WITH A RADIOTELEPHONE STATION, THE RADIO OPERATOR MUST HOLD A MARINE RADIO OPERATOR PERMIT. EACH RADIO OPERATOR MUST OBTAIN A RADIO OPERATORS PERMIT.
47CFR80.159
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 21 August 2017
Resolved
Prior to operating conduct MOB drill.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 21 August 2017
Resolved
replace expired battery
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 21 August 2017
Resolved
replace 32 life jackets
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 21 August 2017
Resolved
demonstrate operation of the fire/bilge pump
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Conductor
Issued 21 August 2017
Resolved
Prior to installing a stove top submit a 1 line including wire and breaker size.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange
Issued 4 August 2017
Resolved
Reconnect overboard discharge for the head floor drains, bilge pump, and holding tank vents in the lazarette.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 4 August 2017
Resolved
Re-attach pilge pump and high level alarm in the lazarette.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 4 August 2017
Resolved
Seal center exhaust pipe at engine room WTB.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 4 August 2017
Resolved
Repair bulwarks cap rail at transom.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 1 April 2017
Resolved
Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers until drydock inspection is completed by USCG and vessel is tructurally intact.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 13 March 2017
Resolved
Replace exhaust system from MDE's to transom.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange
Issued 13 March 2017
Resolved
Renew O/B discharge sea valve in Lazz.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 5 July 2016
Resolved
Provide repair proposal for exhaust pipes for M/E
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Instructions
Issued 5 July 2016
Resolved
Provide proper labeling for storage and protected space of CO2
Casualty record · 1
15 August 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1662350
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.