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REEF BANDIT

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named REEF BANDIT

REEF BANDIT is a 1983 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 12 inspections since 2017, most recently in December 2024, along with 33 deficiencies and 1 operational control, 1 with no removal date recorded.

Records from 2017 to 2024. Most recent: operational control imposed, 5 December 2024.

Built
1983
Last inspected
3 December 2024
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
12
Deficiencies
33 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
1 with no removal date recorded

Identity

US Official No.
909608
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDK3984
MISLE id
283185
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368050710
Maury page id
psix-283185

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations10
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record 7 calendar years (2017–2024)
The 12 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)53.5 ft × 18.4 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 45 / net 32
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGULFSTREAM · FT PIERCE, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1983
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portFORT PIERCE, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 17 August 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 it45 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
32 - 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

WDK3984MMSI 368050710 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 July 2018, expires 18 July 2028
WCO8628MMSI not assigned · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 18 November 1994, cancelled 22 January 2005 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 12

3 December 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8042683
1 March 2024 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7888145
10 September 2023 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7789035
5 December 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7604613
6 May 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7469899
4 January 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7377475
30 December 2020 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7117928
28 May 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6962590
30 October 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6845402
9 March 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Fort Pierce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6640855
4 October 2018 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6553093
10 January 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Fort Pierce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6077857

Deficiency record · 33

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
No marine employer shall engage or employ any individual to serve as a crew member unless the individual passes a chemical test-for dangerous drugs for that employer. All deckhands listed on Consortium have not received their pre-employment chemical testing, deckhands listed are prohibited from performing the deckhand position on the vessel's COI and/or working in any safety sensitive position.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 October 2023
Resolution: Operator produced a negative pre-employment drug screenign through consortium and provided evidence of continued enrollment.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
The COI issued by an OCMI, to a vessel required to be inspected under 46 USC 3301 specifies the minimum compliment of officers and crew necessary for the safe operation of the vessel. Due to deckhand employees listed not having completed pre-employment chemical testing, vessel does not have a deckhand to fulfill the COI. Vessel is restricted to carrying more than 6 passengers for hire.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 October 2023
Resolution: Operator produced evidence of 01 deckhand being tested and a negative result.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
A person may not employ or engage an individual in a position required to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a current medical certificate. Medical certificates must be issued and will remain current for the following periods of time, unless otherwise noted on the certificate: (2) Five years for all other mariners. Master's medical card was expired. Master can not act as master or OUPV operator for the vessel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 October 2023
Resolution: Master has submitted medical documents to NMC. Master is aware that he can not operate the vessel until NMC approval
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris or other matter that might create a fire hazard. Engine room bilge had excessive oil. Clean out residual oil from area.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 October 2023
Resolution: Observed E/R and all oil accumulation has been removed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that the EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. EPIRB test were not being logged.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 27 September 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Log needs to date, drill, scenario and attendees. Drills are not logged.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 27 September 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operated from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, port side fuel valve handle broken.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 October 2023
Resolution: New valve handle installed.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of 47 CFR 80.1101(c)(2). VHF radio on board does not produce position per 47 CFR 80.905(a)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 October 2023
Resolution: Verified radio displays position.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on each life float paddle.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 October 2023
Resolution: Paddles labeled
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
To enhance protection of life and property it is mandatory that each 406.0-406.1 MHZ EPIRB be registered with NOAA before installation and that information be kept up to date. Registration document from NOAA containing EPIRB registration sticker is expired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 October 2023
Resolution: Verified EPIRB is registered and current.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Location of emergency installations
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1" high indicating the purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Markings missing.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 October 2023
Resolution: Fuel shutoffs have new labels.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel always leaves port and at all times while underway. Retro reflective tape on all 03 life floats have been painted over, replace with new.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 October 2023
Resolution: Retro tape replaced
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
Each life ring on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 160.050 in Subchapter Q of this chapter. Ring buoy is weathered, cracked and severely sun damaged. Replace.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 October 2023
Resolution: New life ring purchased.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
When the flexible section (of the fuel fill) is a non-conductor of electricity, the metallic sections of the fill pipe separated thereby must be joined by a conductor for protection against generation of static charge, install bond wire.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 October 2023
Resolution: Installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 27 September 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 crew and passengers. No donning placards were onboard
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 September 2023
Resolution: Owner will provide instruction on proper donning and wearing of PFDs prior to u/w until placard comes in
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 14 December 2022 Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump, provided that: the pump meets the requirements of UL 1113. Bow bilge pump's automatic activation was not operable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 14 January 2023
Resolution: new bilge pump
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 14 December 2022 Resolved
A veesel must coply with the applicable requirements for any radio as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Vessel's VHF radio dislplays Lat and Long but is not programmed with its MMSI number.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 14 January 2023
Resolution: Radio programmed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 January 2022 Resolved
The use of twist-on type wire nuts is permitted under the following conditions: (1) The connections must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration; and (2) Twist-on type connectors may not be used for making joints in cables, facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a circuit. Remove all wire nuts or make permanent connections with butt connectors or place in an enclosure (J BOX).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 January 2022
Resolved 18 January 2022
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 January 2022 Resolved
Each small battery installation must be located in a well ventilated space and protected from falling objects. Battery box tops are missing. Replace as discussed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 January 2022
Resolved 18 January 2022
Resolution: Repaired to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 December 2020 Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Owner purchased USCG approved alcohol test stripes.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 30 December 2020
Resolution: Owner purchased USCG approved alcohol test stripes.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 December 2020 Resolved
The use of twist-on type wire nuts is permitted under the following conditions: (1) The connections must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration; and (2) Twist-on type connectors may not be used for making joints in cables, facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a circuit. Remove all wire nuts or make permanent connections with butt connectors or place in an enclosure (J BOX).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 January 2021
Resolved 29 January 2021
Resolution: Repairs were made to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 30 December 2020 Resolved
The floating waterlight must be attached around the body of the life float or buoyant apparatus by a 10 mm (3/8 inch) lanyard, resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light, and at least 5.5 meters (18 feet) in length. One of the waterlight lanyards was found chaffed and in unsat condition.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 January 2021
Resolved 29 January 2021
Resolution: Repairs were made to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 30 December 2020 Resolved
The name of a vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers on each life float and the name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on each life float paddle. The vessel name on the floats and paddles are wearing off. Repaint as discussed.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 January 2021
Resolved 29 January 2021
Resolution: Repairs were made to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 November 2019 Resolved
Purchase USCG approved alcohol test stripes. The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 November 2019
Resolved 19 November 2019
Resolution: Purchased test kit at time of inspection
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 19 November 2019 Resolved
Place engine guards or covers around the rotating machinery on the front of both MDE's. An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 December 2019
Resolved 20 December 2019
Resolution: Received pictures of the corrected deficiency.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 19 November 2019 Resolved
Place spacers between the life floats. Life floats and buoyant apparatus must not be stowed in tiers more than 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) high. When stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 December 2019
Resolved 20 December 2019
Resolution: Received pictures of the corrected deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 November 2019 Resolved
Remove wing nuts and make battery terminal connections permanent. Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 December 2019
Resolved 20 December 2019
Resolution: Received pictures of the corrected deficiency.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 November 2019 Resolved
Remove all wire nuts or make permanent connections with butt connectors. The use of twist-on type wire nuts is permitted under the following conditions: (1) The connections must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration; and (2) Twist-on type connectors may not be used for making joints in cables, facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a circuit.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 December 2019
Resolved 20 December 2019
Resolution: Received pictures of the corrected deficiency.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Install painter, weak link, and waterlights on life floats.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 October 2018
Resolved 24 April 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Write vessel name on child PFDs
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 October 2018
Resolved 3 April 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Connect compass light.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 October 2018
Resolved 3 April 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Provide valid FCC Safety Radio Certificate
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 October 2018
Resolved 3 April 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Maintain logbookl or records for drills & EPIRB/Portable fire ext. test/check
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2019
Resolved 24 April 2019

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.