SKIPPER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

SKIPPER is a 1987 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2026, along with 32 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 August 2026.

Built: 1987
Last inspected: 15 August 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 21
Deficiencies: 32 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 August 2026

Recorded inspections21

…physical examinations17

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded2

Deficiencies 32 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

911301

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WTQ7038

280643

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-280643

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)39.4 ft × 14.5 ft × 7.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 35 / net 28

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderGLENN YOUNG BOATS · OCEAN SPRINGS, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1987

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portBILOXI, MS

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 30 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it35 - Simplified, Gross Ton
28 - Simplified, 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.

Vessel history report

A report is not offered for this hull. Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 21

15 August 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Gulfport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8465311

13 February 2026 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8303911

14 February 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8079751

27 November 2024 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8040850

11 March 2024 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7877639

7 March 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7875715

24 February 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7641608

7 December 2022 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7573537

7 March 2022 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7396781

14 October 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7332562

7 June 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7218187

22 December 2020 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7115134

18 May 2020 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6955498

11 February 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6624053

19 November 2018 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6583653

9 March 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6369285

2 June 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Gulfport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6163183

2 March 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6098063

20 December 2016 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6060670

5 April 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5848382

8 March 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5829499

Deficiency record · 32

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 14 February 2025 Resolved

A vessel described by 46 CFR 175.110(c) must have an interconnected fire detection sysem in comliance with 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengersand crew have routine access, including accomodation spaces and machinery spaces. MI observed lack of installed interconnected fire detection system. Procure and Install.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 11 March 2025
Resolved 13 March 2025
Resolution: O/O installed and tested alarm in presence of [name withheld].

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 11 March 2024 Resolved

All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Vessels running lights are blocked by fishing rigging.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2024
Resolved 14 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel relocated running lights.

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

Issued 11 March 2024 Resolved

It is further intended that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury. Vessels fuel return lines were found to be severely wasted.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2024
Resolved 14 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel purchased new approved fuel hoses.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 11 March 2024 Resolved

A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry- Six hand red flare distress signals and six hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessels distress signals were found to be expired.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2024
Resolved 14 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel purchased new distress signals.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 11 March 2024 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2024
Resolved 17 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel acquired new cert.

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

Issued 11 March 2024 Resolved

All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Vessel had a terminal block that was dangling from the overhead and not properly secured. Some of the vessels wiring in the engine room was found to be secured with zip ties. Vessel had dead end wires in the fwd closet not properly secured in a junction box.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2024
Resolved 14 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel secured all loose wiring and terminal blocks.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles

Issued 11 March 2024 Resolved

Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Vessels aft 2 flush mounted hatch covers had wasted gaskets.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 March 2024
Resolved 14 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel installed new gaskets on scuttles.

14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection

Issued 11 March 2024 Resolved

The operator must secure each Type I or Type II device in a manner which prevents discharge of treated or untreated sewage. Vessels sewage overboard was not installed in such a manner to which it could be properly secured IAW 33 CFR.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 March 2024
Resolved 11 March 2024
Resolution: Vessel locked sewage valve.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 8 March 2023 Resolved

Line connecting floating waterlight to Life float was deteriorated. Replace line.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 March 2023
Resolved 9 March 2023
Resolution: Owner replaced the deteriorated line.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 8 March 2023 Resolved

Fwd Nav light extremly dim.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 March 2023
Resolved 9 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel owner replaced the bulb.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 7 June 2021 Resolved

Vessel must have up-to-date charts for the operating area. Charts onboard are out-of-date. Obtain current charts.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 June 2021
Resolved 15 June 2021
Resolution: Up-t0-date charts provided

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation

Issued 7 June 2021 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 June 2021
Resolved 7 June 2021
Resolution: O/O provided evidence that radio was adjusted by manufacturer and displays correct MMSI number.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal

Issued 6 March 2019 Resolved

High level alarm inoperable, not audible and visual at operating station.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 March 2019
Resolved 6 March 2019
Resolution: Renewed high level alarm switch.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of rescue

Issued 6 March 2019 Resolved

Freeboard of vessel too high to recover person in water without ladder. Procure ladder that will necessitate abandoning ship or recovery of person in water.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 March 2019
Resolved 10 April 2019
Resolution: Received photo evidence of installed personnel recovery ladder.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 11 February 2019 Resolved

Lifeline for life float grab line deteriorated. Replace grab line.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 March 2019
Resolved 20 March 2019
Resolution: Provided evidence of corrected def.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

Valid Certificate of Documention not onboard.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 14 March 2017
Resolution: Verified valid and original COD on board vessel.

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

Broken mounting bracket on flying bridge.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 14 March 2017
Resolution: Verified that broken bracket was replaced.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

Missing splint from first aid kit.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 14 March 2017
Resolution: Verified splint was in First Aid kit.

Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

GPS not wired into VHF DSC radio.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 14 March 2017
Resolution: Verified that GPS was wired into VHF radio.

Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General

Issued 9 March 2017 Resolved

02 Emergency fuel shut off valves did not work properly.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2017
Resolved 14 March 2017
Resolution: Verified that 02 emergency fuel shutoff valves were working properly.

Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority

Issued 20 December 2016 Resolved

The SKIPPER carried passengers on 17Dec16 and the hull exam was due on 11Dec16; therefore, Owner/Operator failed to make the SKIPPER available for a drydock and internal structural examination in accordance with 46CFR176.600.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 January 2017
Resolved 17 January 2017
Resolution: Dry dock exam completed.

Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority

Issued 20 December 2016 Resolved

The SKIPPER carried passengers on 17Dec16 and the hull exam was due on 11Dec16; therefore, Owner/Operator failed to be in full compliance with the terms of the COI when operating with passengers on board in accordance with 46CFR176.100(b).

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 January 2017
Resolved 17 January 2017
Resolution: Dry dock exam completed.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment

Issued 21 March 2016 Resolved

Provide means to conduct alcohol testing within 2 hours IAW 46 CFR 4.06-3(a) (i).

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2016
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: Owner provided valid alcohol testing devices.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements

Issued 21 March 2016 Resolved

Provide record of training and education for EAP program IAW 46 CFR 16.401.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2016
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: Owner provided documentation of required training.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts

Issued 21 March 2016 Resolved

Provide current copy or currently corrected of navigation charts and current publications IAW 46 CFR 184.420.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2016
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: owner provided updated charts.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Sleeping Accommodations › Berth

Issued 21 March 2016 Resolved

Provide means to access emergency escape from outside the accommodation space IAW 46 CFR 177.500(h).

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2016
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: Owner posted signage indicating energency exit to be unlocked while underway.

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 21 March 2016 Resolved

Clean or replace lens covers on mast head light and stern navigation light IAW 46 CFR 183.420.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2016
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: Owner replaced both lights with new/approved lights.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter

Issued 21 March 2016 Resolved

Provide official documentation showing allowance of passengers on 2nd deck IAW 46 CFR 178.230(b)(1). No passengers allowed on 2nd Deck until stability info verified.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: Owner was unable to produce documentation of passengers being allowed on 2nd deck. Posted sign stating that no passengers are allowed on 2nd deck. Added special note.

Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions

Issued 21 March 2016 Resolved

Post emergency instructions at or near the operating station IAW 46 CFR 185.510(a).

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2016
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: Emergency instructions posted at operating station.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Spark Producing Device

Issued 21 March 2016 Resolved

Remove or cap off unused cables that are located in the engine room IAW 46 CFR 183.340.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2016
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: Cables removed.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail

Issued 21 March 2016 Resolved

Provide chain or equivalent protection at access to 2nd deck atop the ladder 46 CFR 177.900.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2016
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: Owner added line with clips to top of ladder.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances

Issued 21 March 2016 Resolved

Provide non-expired, approved battery for EPIRB IAW 46 CFR 185.728.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2016
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: New battery installed.

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.