CAROLINE

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW)

CAROLINE is a 1987 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 17 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2023.

Records from 2006 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 June 2026.

Built: 1987
Last inspected: 17 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 22
Deficiencies: 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2006–2023

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 17 June 2026

Recorded inspections22

…physical examinations19

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded2

Deficiencies 17 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

912972

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WDD6402

285632

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-285632

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)66.8 ft × 21.4 ft × 8.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 89 / net 61

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderWESTPORT SHIPYARD INC. · WESTPORT WA, UNITED STATES · built 1987

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portLA-LONG BEACH, CA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 27 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it89 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
61 - 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.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 22

17 June 2026 Deficiency Check · Vessel Attendance

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8407099

19 May 2026 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Vessel Attendance

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8325187

14 July 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8124240

25 March 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8082131

6 December 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8040495

1 April 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7866119

8 May 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7675399

4 April 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7624706

21 March 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7742565

14 March 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7624707

21 April 2022 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7431801

8 July 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7249274

24 March 2021 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7162048

16 July 2020 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7017598

15 July 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6706770

26 March 2019 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6645383

9 July 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6528122

25 June 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6415366

19 October 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6290812

21 April 2017 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6122412

15 March 2017 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6129983

7 June 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5873989

Deficiency record · 17

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

Issued 19 May 2026 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must 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 under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. MI observed severe jacket water leak from SMDE, thus overheating and a failed cooling water pump. Vessel to prove proper operation of the SMDE. 46CFR182.05-1

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2026
Resolution: Vessel made proper repairs to the STBD MDE by renewal of the raw water pump impellor. MI examined vessel while underway with a satisfactory operational test of main propulsion engines under full load.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices

Issued 19 May 2026 Resolved

All vessels shall be fitted w/such ground tackle and hawsers as deemed necessary. by OCMI. Vessel anchor chain unserviceable/broken and in need of renewal/replacement. 46CFR184.10-1

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 May 2026
Resolution: Vessel properly renewed anchor chain.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices

Issued 19 May 2026 Resolved

The MI shall require that all observed unsafe and hazardous situations be corrected. Vessel has at the following locations dead end wires: Bridge console, LF box, Outlet in galley, Aft flag pole to be removed. 46CFR176.25-50

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 17 June 2026
Resolution: Vessel removed and/or properly capped exposed wires in all identified areas to the satisfaction of the attending MI.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 19 May 2026 Resolved

The containers in which lifejackets are stowed shall be marked w/number. Life jacket number sign on upper deck broken, donning placard unreadable. 46CFR180.25-15(b)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 17 June 2026
Resolution: Vessel installed new placards.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 19 May 2026 Resolved

Bilge pipe piercing the collision bulkhead shall be fitted with screw down valve. Vessel has ball valve installed. 46CFR182.25-5(d)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 17 June 2026
Resolution: Vessel installed screw down valve & completed a satisfactory operational test of bilge system.

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

Issued 14 July 2025 Resolved

Cable and wiring requirements. The use of twist-on type wire nuts is permitted under the following conditions: The connections must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration. Electrical outlet near vending booth missing cover.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 August 2025
Resolved 31 July 2025
Resolution: Operator provided photo of electric outlet enclosure with fitted cover.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure

Issued 14 July 2025 Resolved

Suitable hand grabs must be installed where necessary in passageways, at deck house sides, and at ladders and hatches. Handrail leading up stairway from passenger cabin to wheelhouse is loose.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 August 2025
Resolved 31 July 2025
Resolution: Operator provided statement hand rail tightened and fixed.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 1 April 2024 Resolved

Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, but must not be fewer than the minimum number required by Table 181.500(b) and other provisions of this section. 01 portable fire extinguisher was missed by servicing company in 2023.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Received report showing completion of annual firefighting servicing.

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

Issued 21 April 2022 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Inspector found the vessel did not have onboard updated charts. The last update of the electronic chart display could not be verified.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2022
Resolved 2 June 2022
Resolution: Operator provided updated chart information.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 21 April 2022 Resolved

A self-propelled vessel of 65 feet or more in length, engaged in commercial service must have on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard type-approved AIS Class A device. Inspector found that the vessels AIS was not broadcasting.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2022
Resolved 2 June 2022
Resolution: Vessels AIS made operational.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 7 August 2020 Resolved

A grease extraction hood must be equipped with a dry or wet chemical fire extinguishing system meeting the applicable sections of NFPA 17 or NFPA 17A. Vessel removed the wet chemical fire protection from system because they no longer use the galley equipment. Provide proof of a permanent disconnection of the galley equipment.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 August 2020
Resolved 10 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel blanked off both breakers for the galley oven and range, and posted a note on both galley devices to notify coast guard before re-connecting.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices

Issued 3 August 2020 Resolved

In the design of a control, interlock, or indicator circuit, the disconnect device and its connections, including each terminal block for terminating the vessel's wiring, must not have any electrically unshielded or uninsulated surfaces. Circuit breaker distribution panel contained 02 breakers covered in duct tape. Remove all duct tape from panel. 46 CFR 183.330(i)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 3 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel removed all duct tape from the electrical panel.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 15 July 2019 Resolved

a visual and audible alarm must be must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in a space with a through hull fitting below the deepest load waterline, such as a lazarette. Lazarette high level alarm not funtional. prove proper operation.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 15 July 2019
Resolution: Deficiency corrected on the spot.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts

Issued 15 July 2019 Resolved

each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light. light on stbd side life float not functional. Prove functionality / proper installation.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 15 July 2019
Resolution: Deficiency correct on the spot

Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of Halon

Issued 25 June 2018 Resolved

Prove halon 1301 bottle is properly charged.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 June 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018

Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve

Issued 25 June 2018 Resolved

Prove pressure vessel relief valve is set below max allowable working pressure.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 July 2018
Resolved 27 June 2018

Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Stowage

Issued 25 June 2018 Resolved

Properly secure painter to hydrostatic release unit.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 25 June 2018
Resolved 25 June 2018

Casualty record · 2

2 January 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2559723

21 March 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7742565

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.