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VISTA STAR
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named VISTA STAR
VISTA STAR is a 1987 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 91 inspections since 1987, most recently in August 2026, along with 124 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded — and 3 casualty investigations between 2021 and 2024.
Records from 1987 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 August 2026.
- Built
- 1987
- Last inspected
- 13 August 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 124 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2021–2024
Identity
911173
WDN8786
279365
Flag
UNITED STATES
367527820
Maury page id
psix-279365
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded13
…past their stated due date2
Years with a record
36 calendar years (1987–2026)
The 91 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)84.5 ft × 25.0 ft × 7.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 95 / net 65
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderFREEPORT SHIPBUILDING · FREEPORT, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1987
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portDULUTH, MN
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 31 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it95 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
65 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
65 - 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 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
WDN8786MMSI 367527820 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 June 2023, expires 27 June 2033
WDG3609MMSI 367527820 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 April 2012, cancelled 2 July 2022
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 · 91
13 August 2026
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8463469
10 August 2026
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8460946
30 September 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8236251
2 September 2025
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8226325
2 May 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8127559
26 February 2025
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8085122
24 September 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8015956
21 July 2024
In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7963476
21 July 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7970057
24 May 2024
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7918686
24 May 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7938820
26 April 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7922473
16 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7856188
4 October 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7803873
3 October 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7796666
30 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7700427
26 September 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7566425
24 August 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7542414
4 August 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7524636
6 July 2022
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7499125
5 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7497450
3 May 2022
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7455378
15 November 2021
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7352927
9 October 2021
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7336196
9 October 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7343525
4 October 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7326883
25 August 2021
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7296984
17 August 2020
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7035743
11 July 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6751728
11 June 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6443091
21 September 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6275223
1 June 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6170538
10 May 2017
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6141659
24 October 2016
Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6028872
10 June 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5903278
5 May 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5869747
22 May 2014
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4865304
24 January 2012
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4227984
1 July 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3520107
28 July 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3284180
20 April 2007
MTSA Verification · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2911915
20 March 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2891105
15 June 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2680457
25 May 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2658511
24 April 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2632049
11 July 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2423037
27 April 2005
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2344248
20 April 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2338682
23 June 2004
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2107785
20 April 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2048712
8 January 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1979233
6 June 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1810999
24 April 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1779781
25 April 2002
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1609548
21 November 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1077351
14 November 2001
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1418998
24 April 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1448269
24 April 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 817343
23 April 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 791848
23 April 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 790158
25 April 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1098168
30 October 1996
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1171615
22 April 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1080038
12 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 884784
21 April 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 864903
22 April 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 854955
6 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 963153
20 September 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1373927
4 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 843492
24 June 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 185691
23 April 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 840868
20 July 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 944397
23 April 1992
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1257811
25 October 1991
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1248347
6 September 1991
Administrative
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 941950
2 August 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1245511
23 April 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1229077
31 January 1991
Administrative
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1241214
15 October 1990
Administrative
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1226089
16 May 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1241875
27 April 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1243034
25 April 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 908631
27 October 1989
Administrative
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 892901
15 September 1989
Administrative
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1039230
3 July 1989
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1208037
28 April 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 895925
15 November 1988
Administrative
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 892374
10 June 1988
Excursion Permit
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1200473
3 May 1988
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1196065
27 April 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1027162
20 March 1987
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1003792
Deficiency record · 124
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 September 2025
Resolved
Fuel lines must be accessible, protected from mechanical injury, and effectively secured against excessive movement and vibration. The fuel lines on the STB generator are rubbing against each other, creating a wear spot and potential fire hazard. Vessel must correct these fuel lines prior to using the generator.
46 CFR 119.455(b)(2)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 30 September 2025
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. There is no marking leading to the 2nd deck on the maximum passenger count allowed.
46 CFR 119.455(b)(2)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 30 September 2025
No resolution recorded
All watertight doors in subdivision bulkheads must be kept tightly closed during the navigation of the vessel except when being used for transit between compartments. The dogs on the watertight doors in the engine room are loose, preventing a tight close.
46 CFR 122.330(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 September 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. Waterlight was secured to the grab line and not the body of the lifering.
46 CFR 117.70(d)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 September 2025
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with § 161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.110. Waterlight installed is approved with the use of a Lithium ion battery. Vessel is using alkaline batteries in the unit.
46 CFR 117.70(d)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
There must be a means of accurately determining the amount of fuel in each fuel tank either by sounding, through a separate sounding pipe or a fill pipe, or by an installed marine type fuel gauge. The Fuel sit gauge is not properly reading the fuel level of the tank. Correct gauge to properly read fuel level prior to conducting fueling operations.
46CFR119.445
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 2 May 2025
No resolution recorded
Bulwark on the aft STB deck is damaged from the 2024 season and the access door does not properly close. Vessel ran out of time to repair during the out of season 2025 period. Vessel granted an extension on this damage to correct prior to operating in 2026.
46 CFR 177.900(g)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 24 September 2024
Resolved
12 volt panel in pilot house has corrosion on breakers. 46 CFR 183.200 (a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 24 September 2024
Resolved
VHF radio Digital Selective Calling (DSC) function not setup.
47 CFR 80.1085(a)(1)(i)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 24 September 2024
Resolved
Aft exterior flood light not functioning, stbd side. 46 CFR 183.410
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 24 September 2024
Resolved
E-light fwd in 02 deck accomodation space in-op. 46 CFR 183.432
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 24 September 2024
Resolved
Charts onboard need to be updated. 46 CFR 184.420
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 24 September 2024
Resolved
The hatch-cover leading into the forepeak space is leaking. Clean underside of hatch-cover mating surface and replace gasket.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - operational damage
Issued 24 September 2024
Resolved
Vessel exhibits extensive accumulation of damage to the stern bulwark sustained over the 2024 season from numerous allisions with the dock. Damage consists of distorted bulwark and associated frames. Both aft access hinged bulwark doors do not close properly due to resultant misalignment (doors have been temporarily modified to allow crew ability to secure). Repair entire bulwark as original. Repairs to be completed prior to 2025 operational season.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 21 July 2024
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. On 20 July 2024, at approximately 2230 local time, the vessel ran aground on the northern breakwater at the Superior entrance into the Duluth/Superior Harbor. Prior to carriage of passengers, make vessel available to conduct external and internal inspection of hull and appendages.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 July 2024
Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. Exhaust was leaking in the aft machinery spaces. Vessel shall identify the source of the leak and make repairs within seven days.
46 CFR 119.430(b)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 July 2024
Resolved
Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one abandon ship drill each month; vessel was not running abandon ship drills. Vessel shall conduct drills in the presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 122.520
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 21 July 2024
Resolved
Vessel on Great Lakes route must carry 3 red flares and 3 orange smoke distress signals; Alternatively the 3 orange smoke distress signals may be substituted with red flares. Distress signals were found to be expired. Vessel shall replace expired flares in accordance with 46 CFR Part 117.
46 CFR 117.68(b)&(c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
At least one ring buoy must be fitted with a floating waterlight. Vessel's waterlight was non functional. Vessel limited to daylight hours only until corrected.
46CFR117.70(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. The grab line on the ring buoy on the top deck was dry rotted and falling apart.
46CFR115.808(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. There is no marking leading to the 2nd deck on the maximum passenger count allowed.
46CFR122.602(f)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Vessel did not have any portable battery powered lights.
46CFR120.430
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Vessel did not have a placard posted.
46CFR121.506
46CFR121.510
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 October 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. There were no placards posted on the top deck of the vessel, where the majority of the life jackets were stored.
46CFR122.516(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the OCMI. Vessel is currently using welding cable as a conductor between the starting batteries, and their generators and main engines. Vessel must replace all welding cable with properly sized marine grade electrical conductors.
46CFR183.01-15(a)-Old T
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
The vessel's pilothouse must contain a visual indicator showing whether the watertight door is open or closed. The switches on the doors that activate the indicators on the bridge are broken and need to be replaced.
46CFR174.210(c)(3)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Prove proper operation of door latch on 02 deck, forward door.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Renew FCC station license and GL Radio Agreement. 47§80.13
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Install proper spanner wrenches on fire stations x 2 (1 on 03 deck and 1 on 02 deck).
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Post all pages of COI and stability letters.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Replace all welding cable from batteries to starters/switches with marine grade copper conductor.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Stow galley equipment for sea conditions.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Tack down carpet on port side main deck at bar transition.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Properly label max passengers under aft ladders.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Properly mount portable fire extinguisher on 02 deck in way of bar.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Repair leaking valve on rear of port main engine.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Tension port engine alternator belts.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Install water heater relief piping to bilge.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Repair leaking fire main discharge valve (first valve beyond manifold).
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Support starboard forward corner of fire pump deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Secure junction box on port-aft deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Properly wire machine room high water alarm (remove incorrect splices).
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Properly label motor controllers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Properly support wire/cables located above port main engine.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Properly enclose port and starboard engine gauge consoles to prevent access to conductors.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 5 July 2022
Resolved
A vessel to which this subchapter applies may not be operated without having on board a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection.
Vessel's COI expired on 10 May 2022 and is no longer valid. Vessel Shall complete a COI Inspection to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 25 August 2021
Resolved
Replace light fixture cover over bar in 02 deck passenger compartment. 46 CFR 111.75-20(b)(3)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 25 August 2021
Resolved
Repair light in machinery room ladder well. 46 CFR 111.75-20
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 25 August 2021
Resolved
Stencil E-lights. 46 CFR 112.05-10(d)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 25 August 2021
Resolved
Properly support sections of bilge piping and replace bilge piping where softpatches were found. Items to be addressed at dry-dock in October 2021. 46 CFR 182-25.1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 25 August 2021
Resolved
At dry-dock in October 2021 replace non metallic piping at shell connection with metallic pipe. 46 CFR 182.40-1(a)(1)(i)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces
Issued 25 August 2021
Resolved
Discovered excessive oil in bilge (forward E/R) creating a pollution and fire hazard. Clean oil from bilge space prior to departure.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 25 August 2021
Resolved
A deck mounted hatch-cover located on the aft main deck (port-side) for the steering compartment exhibits extensive corrosion and wastage in way of the through-bolt penetration. Repair and/or replace hatch-cover as original so as to maintain watertight integrity. This requirement to be resolved before end of 2021 drydock period.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 11 July 2019
Resolved
THE VESSEL IS EQUIPPED WITH EMERGENCY LIGHTING BELOW THE MAIN DECK. THE EMERGENCY LIGHTS LOCATED IN THE AFT MACHINE ROOM DID NOT FUNCTION WHEN TESTED. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE EMERGENCY LIGHT.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 July 2019
Resolved
THE UPPER DECK FIRE HOSE IS HOLED AND LEAKING. RENEW THE FIRE HOSE WITH A 50 FOOT, UL19 LISTED "LINED FIRE HOSE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY".
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 11 July 2019
Resolved
THE AFT MACHINE SPACE HAS AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OILY WASTE COLLECTED IN PAILS. REMOVE THE OILY WASTE FROM THE VESSEL AND PROPERLY DISPOSE OF THE WASTE.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 11 July 2019
Resolved
THE VESSEL IS EQUIPPED WITH EMERGENCY LIGHTING BELOW THE MAIN DECK. THE AFT ENGINE ROOM LIGHT NEAR THE WATERTIGHT DOOR IS EXTINGUISHED. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LIGHT.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 July 2019
Resolved
THE 440V OUTLET NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE NEEDS A COVER INSTALLED ON THE JUNCTION BOX.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 July 2019
Resolved
THE OUTLET UNDER THE MAIN DECK BAR (PORT SIDE) NEEDS AN OUTLET COVER INSTALLED ON THE JUNCTION BOX.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 July 2019
Resolved
IN THE MAIN DECK BAR, ABOVE THE FALSE CEILING, NEAR THE PORT FORWARD STANCION AT THE BAR, THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX THAT NEEDS AN COVER INSTALLED.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › TWIC
Issued 10 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel responsible for security duties must maintain a TWIC. Master's TWIC has expired
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 10 May 2017
Resolved
All vessel personnel must be enrolled in a DAPI program. Management was unable to show proof of DAPI enrollment.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 10 May 2017
Resolved
COI must be posted and visible for passengers to view. COI was posted in wheel house but was not viewable by passengers.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Escape Route Signs
Issued 10 May 2017
Resolved
Engine Room Escape Hatch must be marked "Emergency Exit, Keep Clear"
Communications › Visual Communication › Warning Sign (gangway)
Issued 10 May 2017
Resolved
Passenger allowed count must be posted on all upper decks 2 & 3.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 10 May 2017
Resolved
Lifejacket storage containers must be float free. Storage container on the 1st deck lid is broken and will not float in case of emergency.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Receptacle Outlet
Issued 10 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel must protect passengers and crew from electrical source. Junction box on first deck missing cover.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 10 June 2016
Resolved
Stbd generator exhaust leaking in equipment space aft of the engine room - leak caused by crack in the exhaust silencer (vessel has dry exhaust system)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System › General
Issued 10 June 2016
Resolved
leak in potable water tank vent pipe
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 22 May 2014
Resolved
Current copy of vessel stability letter not on board - e-mailed current copy to owner operator.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 22 May 2014
Resolved
Aft machinery space bilge flooding alarm not working
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Waste Receptacles
Issued 20 April 2007
Resolved
Plastic waste receptacles must be replaced with with non combustible waste receptacles.
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation
Issued 20 April 2007
Resolved
Lifejacket donning placard must be posted on upper deck.
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation
Issued 20 April 2007
Resolved
Forward and aft doors on main deck and second deck must be marked "Emergency Exit Keep Clear," with 2 inch lettering.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 24 April 2006
Resolved
Replace Ring Buoy lifeline with bouyant line.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 24 April 2006
Resolved
Replace Ring Life Buoy on portside of pilot house.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 24 April 2006
Resolved
Install metallic supports to all wire runs throughout vessel.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 24 April 2006
Resolved
Remove fuel filter drain/petcock and replace with valve and plug.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Weathertight Enclosure
Issued 20 April 2005
Resolved
Prove proper operation of watertight door in aft machinery room.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 20 April 2005
Resolved
Install bilge alarm in lazerette space.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 20 April 2005
Resolved
Install wiring supports on all wire runs in engineroom, aft machinery room and lazerette IAW 46 CFR 120.340 (b) (4)
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Condition
Issued 20 April 2005
Resolved
Provide spanner wrench to main deck fire station.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid
Issued 21 April 2004
Resolved
No personnel in possesion of valid CPR card.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 21 April 2004
Resolved
No documentation of crew training logged in vessel log. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire
Electrical › Lighting (emergency)
Issued 21 April 2004
Resolved
Emergency lighting missing from entrance to aft machinery room and fwd Chefs compartment. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lighting Fixture
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing
Issued 24 April 2003
Resolved
DAPI to be conducted at later date. 29 APR 03 Conducted DAPI audit with deficiencies. 835 remains in effect until deficiencies are corrected.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 24 April 2003
Resolved
Drills to be completed at a later date. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire
Electrical › Lighting (service)
Issued 24 April 2003
Resolved
Repair broken/missing light covers. Ensure glass cover installed with guard.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation
Issued 24 April 2003
Resolved
Free painted vent covers to allow for intended use (3x).
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Panelboard
Issued 24 April 2003
Resolved
Replace breaker cover at 1 deck bar area electrical panelboard.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)
Issued 25 April 2002
Resolved
Stencil storage location on portable lifejacket bags and store accordingly. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marking
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 25 April 2002
Resolved
Apply retro-reflective tape to life rings and one life jacket. Replace life ring lettering if covered by retro-reflective tape. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Markings (ship name/port)
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 25 April 2002
Resolved
Adjust aft machinery room bilge suction head toward bilge bottom. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 25 April 2002
Resolved
Electrical distribution panel on first deck needs door repaired. The door will not close properly. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Distribution Panel Bus
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service)
Issued 25 April 2002
Resolved
Stuffing tubes must be plugged and house only one wire per tube. Stuffing tubes need to be repaired and/or added in aft machinery room, port side second deck head, engine room (by escape scuttle). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)
Issued 25 April 2002
Resolved
Restencil six life jackets with vessel name. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marking
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 25 April 2002
Resolved
Conduct fire and abandon ship drills. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire
Engineering
Issued 14 November 2001
Resolved
Install propeller nuts correctly on both shafts.
Engineering
Issued 14 November 2001
Resolved
Replace all bow thruster grating hardware due to wastage.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 14 November 2001
Resolved
Crop and renew area around keel in way of first bulkhead after the collision bulkhead.
Unknown
Issued 14 November 2001
Resolved
Repair deck drain line in forward storage compartment.
Fire Fighting
Issued 24 April 2001
Resolved
Prove fire and abandon ship drills.
Lifesaving
Issued 24 April 2001
Resolved
Provide complete first aid kit.
Fire Fighting
Issued 24 April 2001
Resolved
Prove annual servicing of portable fire extinguishers.
Lifesaving
Issued 24 April 2000
Resolved
Conduct fire and man overboard drills to the satisfaction of the marine inspector. Drills shall be conducted with seasonal crew onboard.
Documentation
Issued 24 April 2000
Resolved
Establish and maintain crew training program required by 46 CFR 122.420.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 23 April 1999
Resolved
Provide high blige alarm IAW 46 CFR 119.530 prior to 30JUN99.
Lifesaving
Issued 23 April 1999
Resolved
Conduct fire and boat (abandon ship) drill when the summer crew returns, but not later than 30MAY99.
Fire Fighting
Issued 23 April 1999
Resolved
Provide and post fire control plan IAW 46 CFR 116.530 prior to 30MAY99.
Fire Fighting
Issued 23 April 1998
Resolved
Service all dry chemical fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 requirements (all are due for 12 yr hydro test). Provide written service report to [name withheld] by no later than 23 Jul 98.
Lifesaving
Issued 25 April 1997
Resolved
PRIOR TO 15MAY97 CONDUCT UNDERWAY DRILLS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Electrical
Issued 23 April 1993
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE THE PROPER OPERATION OF NO. 2 DIESEL GENERATOR VOLTMETER_x001C_ (SHOULD READ ALL THREE PHASES, NOT JUST PHASE THREE).
Electrical
Issued 25 April 1990
Resolved
REPAIR THE ELECTRIC WIRE STUFFING TUBE PENETRATIONS IN THE AFTER DECK(S), EXTERIOR DECK LIGHTING (BUG LIGHTS) WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Electrical
Issued 25 April 1990
Resolved
CORRECT THE DISCREPANCIES IN THE WIRING BEHIND THE PILOT HOUSE CONSOLE, TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF 46 CFR 183.05-50, WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 25 April 1990
Resolved
REPAIR THE SINK DRAIN IN THE MAIN DECK WOMENS REST ROOM PRIOR TO OPERATING THE VESSEL CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE.
Unknown
Issued 25 April 1990
Resolved
REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SAFETY RELIEF VALVE ON THE AIR RECEIVER PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE.
Engineering
Issued 28 April 1989
Resolved
INSTALL A GUARD OVER THE FRONT VIRRATION DAMPNER ON THE PORT MAIN ENGINE. THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 30 DAYS INFORM THE [name withheld] LETTER WHEN THIS REQUIREMENT IS COMPLETE.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 20 March 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF THAT ENTIRE BOW THRUSTER INSTALLATION WAS IAW APPROVED PLANS.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 March 1987
Resolved
PERMANENTLY SECURE PFD STORAGE BOXES TO DECK.
Documentation
Issued 20 March 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE VALID FCC A) SHIP/AIRCRACT RADIO STATION LICENSE B) SAFETY RADIOTELEPHONY CERTIFICATE.
Documentation
Issued 20 March 1987
Resolved
POST STABILITY LETTER.
Documentation
Issued 20 March 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE COPY OF ADMEASUREMENT CERTIFICATE.
Documentation
Issued 20 March 1987
Resolved
PRODUCE VALID CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 March 1987
Resolved
SATISFY LOCAL [name withheld] REQUIREMENTS AND FIXED SEATING ARRANGEMENT.
Casualty record · 3
9 October 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7343525
24 May 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7938820
21 July 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7970057
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.