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MARCY LYNN

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named MARCY LYNN

MARCY LYNN is a 1987 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 45 inspections since 1998, most recently in August 2025, along with 48 deficiencies.

Records from 1998 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 28 August 2025.

Built
1987
Last inspected
28 August 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
45
Deficiencies
48 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
918680
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDF2132
MISLE id
292233
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367425240
Maury page id
psix-292233

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations39
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record 27 calendar years (1998–2025)
The 45 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)40.0 ft × 13.3 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 21 / net 17
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderROBBINS BOAT BUILDERS INC · CAMBRIDGE, MD, UNITED STATES · built 1987
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNORTH BEACH, MD
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 22 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it21 - Simplified, Gross Ton
17 - Simplified, 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

WDF2132MMSI 367425240 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 August 2019, expires 12 September 2029
WCZ2552MMSI not assigned · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 10 May 1999, cancelled 11 July 2009
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.

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. Reports.

Inspection history · 45

28 August 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8230088
9 April 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8109080
23 August 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7987528
23 August 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7780121
29 March 2023 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7659223
26 May 2022 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7394761
24 August 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7295503
18 March 2021 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7188634
26 August 2020 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7043262
20 August 2019 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6783993
19 March 2019 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6651915
21 August 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6517108
7 August 2017 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6232878
25 April 2017 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6132292
21 March 2017 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6121099
23 August 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5980269
26 August 2015 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5227139
26 August 2014 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4962335
2 July 2012 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4364856
29 May 2012 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4327457
27 September 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4155528
25 August 2011 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4134163
23 February 2010 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3684787
20 April 2009 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3456762
30 October 2008 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3354135
30 May 2007 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2924091
26 March 2007 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2908626
29 August 2006 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2775286
23 August 2005 Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2471826
9 March 2005 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2309930
12 August 2004 Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2164301
6 May 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2060584
24 July 2003 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1855586
3 June 2002 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1619379
3 April 2002 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1601219
27 June 2001 Re-Inspection · Drydock Extension
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1366440
4 October 2000 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1445683
18 July 2000 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1429401
8 November 1999 Administrative
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 802116
10 June 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 808237
10 June 1999 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1429153
10 June 1999 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1429154
23 March 1999 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1413502
20 March 1999 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1388760
4 April 1998 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 803892

Deficiency record · 48

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 29 March 2023 Resolved
03112 - Except for engine exhausts, each inlet or discharge pipe that penetrates the hull below a line drawn parallel to and at least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deepest load waterline must have means to prevent water from entering the vessel if the pipe fractures or otherwise fails. The starboard through hull ball valve for the sink would not close. 46 CFR 179.350(c) 701c
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 April 2023
Resolution: Received photographic evidence from the vessel owner showing repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 March 2023 Resolved
13199 - Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. The piping from the hydraulic oil tank was leaking and needs to be replaced. 46 CFR 182.100 50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 26 April 2023
Resolution: Received photographic evidence from the vessel owner showing repairs.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 24 August 2021 Resolved
Each watertight bulkhead must be of sufficient strength to be capable of remaining watertight with a head of water to the top of the bulkhead. Vessel collision bulkhead had silicone caulk on stbd side and FRP tabbing was de-laminated on port side. 46 CFR 179.320(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Owner repaired tabbing on collision bulkhead.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 August 2021 Resolved
The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on vessel must not be fewer than the minimum number required by Table 181.500(b). Vessel was missing (01) 40-B:C extinguisher for machinery space. 46 CFR 181.500(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Owner purchased new extinguisher to meet requirement.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 August 2021 Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart in such a manner to avoid chafing and other damage. Wiring for anchor windlass in #2 space was laying in bilge. 46 CFR 183.340(b)(4)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Owner installed supports for electrical wiring.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 August 2020 Resolved
At the time of the inspection the main propulsion engine would not start.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 2 September 2020
Resolution: Verified proper operation of vessel engine. Tested Fireboy shutdown and conducted sea trial.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 16 May 2017 Resolved
Replace expired battery with approved battery.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 May 2017
Resolved 7 August 2017
Resolution: Replaced battery.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 16 May 2017 Resolved
Repair/replace wasted grab line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 May 2017
Resolved 9 August 2017
Resolution: O/O replaced entire life ring buoy.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity
Issued 16 May 2017 Resolved
1 Adult PFD unserviceable. Replace.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 May 2017
Resolved 9 August 2017
Resolution: O/O purchased new adult PFD.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 26 August 2015 Resolved
Survival Craft's weak link strength was unveriferable; as per the requirements of 46CFR180.137.
Due 10 September 2015
Resolved 13 September 2015
Resolution: Vessel representative provided proof of break strength for existing survival craft's weak link; or replace with suitable/identifiable weak link to meet requirement of 46CFR180.137.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Lanyard
Issued 26 August 2014 Resolved
The vessels fire buckets were missing the lanyards as required in 46 CFR 181.610
Due 2 September 2014
Resolved 8 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel owner/operator provided photo of attached lanyard to labeled fire buckets as required in 46 CFR 181.610
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 26 August 2014 Resolved
Issued CG-835 to remove or cap off exposed wire in battery compartment to Protect passengers, crew, other persons and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire caused by electrical equipment as required in 46 CFR 183.200(b)
Due 2 September 2014
Resolved 8 September 2014
Resolution: Owner/Operator removed exposed wire in battery compartment as required.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 26 August 2014 Resolved
Issued CG-835 to replace wing nut attachment on battery terminal with a permanent type connection as required in 46 CFR 183.350(d)
Due 2 September 2014
Resolved 8 September 2014
Resolution: Owner/Operator replaced wing nut type connection on battery terminal with approved compression type nut as required.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 29 May 2012 Resolved
Coast pilot expired. Renew it. Also, Coast Guard light list, tide table, current table not on board. All publications are required on board as per 46 CFR 184.420.
Condition: Invalid
Due 6 June 2012
Resolved 7 June 2012
Resolution: Provided electronic copies of all required publications.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 29 May 2012 Resolved
Life float has delamination, and some separation on the seams. Repair as new.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 1 September 2012
Resolved 11 September 2012
Resolution: Installed new life float.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Discharge of Sewage
Issued 29 May 2012 Resolved
Sewage discharge hose missing a clamp. Install another clamp to double clamp it.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 6 June 2012
Resolved 7 June 2012
Resolution: Installed extra hose in sewage hose. Hose is double clamp.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 29 May 2012 Resolved
Fire buckets not on board. Require (3) 2.5 gallons, and must be label as "fire bucket".
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 June 2012
Resolution: Purchased, and provided prove to marine inspector of 3 new fire buckets.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 25 August 2011 Resolved
Vessel Life Ring missing Lifeline, provide as required.
Due 1 September 2011
Resolved 6 September 2011
Resolution: Received a faxed copy of the receipt for the purchase 60 ft of Lifeline.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 25 August 2011 Resolved
Vessel missing Light List, Coast Pilot, and Tide Table, provide as required.
Due 1 September 2011
Resolved 6 September 2011
Resolution: Received email confirmation that the light list and coast pilot has been printed.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 23 February 2010 Resolved
Line for floating waterlight wasted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 23 February 2010
Resolved 23 February 2010
Resolution: New line installed on waterlight.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter
Issued 23 February 2010 Resolved
100 ft. painter line is wasted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 February 2010
Resolution: New painter line installed.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 23 February 2010 Resolved
Life buoy is wasted.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 February 2010
Resolution: New lifering installed.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 23 February 2010 Resolved
6 inch combing on door to cabin is missing.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 23 February 2010
Resolved 23 February 2010
Resolution: Combing installed.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 23 February 2010 Resolved
Marine Radio Operators license is expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 23 February 2010
Resolved 23 February 2010
Resolution: Operators license renewed.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 30 October 2008 Resolved
Replace Lifefloat prior to the start of the next operation season.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 15 April 2009
Resolved 14 April 2009
Resolution: New lifefloat purchased and installed.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 30 October 2008 Resolved
Replace cracked bridge windows prior to the start of the next operation season.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 1 May 2009
Resolved 30 April 2009
Resolution: Vessel''''s bridge window replaced.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Conductor
Issued 30 May 2007 Resolved
Batteries connected with welding cable, Replace with marine grade approved battery cables.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2007
Resolved 17 August 2007
Resolution: Received e-mail Pics of installed marine grade approved electrical cables to batteries.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Approval
Issued 30 May 2007 Resolved
Install a type-approved fire detection system in the engine compartment by April 1, 2008.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2009
Resolved 23 February 2010
Resolution: Owner installed an approve fire detection system in the engine compartment. [name withheld] verified, inspected, and tested the system.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 26 March 2007 Resolved
Put in ground wire for diesel fuel tank/fill.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2007
Resolved 16 April 2007
Resolution: Installed ground wires.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 26 March 2007 Resolved
Install valves at thru hull fittings starboard side.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2007
Resolved 16 April 2007
Resolution: Installed valves.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 29 August 2006 Resolved
Replace 18' line for L/F waterlight, dur to deterioration.
Due 29 August 2006
Resolved 30 August 2006
Resolution: Line replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 29 August 2006 Resolved
Provide corrosion resistant clip for waterlight
Due 29 August 2006
Resolved 30 August 2006
Resolution: Clip provided.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 29 August 2006 Resolved
Show operation of high water alarm, visual indicator, forward.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 August 2006
Resolved 5 September 2006
Resolution: Operating properly
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Block
Issued 9 March 2005 Resolved
Prior to operating with passengers, conduct engine test and final plan approval following the installation of new engine.
Due 9 April 2005
Resolved 31 March 2005
Resolution: Final plan approval completed.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 12 August 2004 Resolved
Vesselrestricted to 1000' from shore until proper operationof VHF radio demonstrated.
Due 10 September 2004
Resolved 12 August 2004
Resolution: Proper operation demonstrated.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 24 July 2003 Resolved
RENEW PAINTER FOR WATER LIGHT ON LIFE FLOAT.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 August 2003
Resolved 6 May 2004
Resolution: RENEWED.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 3 June 2002 Resolved
PROVIDE COPY OF COAST PILOT. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: US Coast Pilot
Due 24 June 2002
Resolved 24 June 2002
Communications › Alarms/Indicators
Issued 3 June 2002 Resolved
LABEL HIGH WATER ALARMS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: High Water Alarm
Due 24 June 2002
Resolved 24 June 2002
Documentation
Issued 18 July 2000 Resolved
POST STABILITY LETTER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 July 2000
Resolved 18 July 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 18 July 2000 Resolved
PROVIDE BRIGHT COLORED WATER TIGHT FLARE BOX.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 July 2000
Resolved 18 July 2000
Navigation
Issued 18 July 2000 Resolved
RELOCATE MAST HEAD LIGHT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 July 2000
Resolved 18 July 2000
Electrical
Issued 18 July 2000 Resolved
PROVIDE BUTT CONNECTOR ON COMPASS LIGHTING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 July 2000
Resolved 18 July 2000
Fire Fighting
Issued 18 July 2000 Resolved
PROVIDE TAMPER SEAL ON B-1 FIRE EXT AND SERVICE 15LB CO2 FIXED F/F.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 August 2000
Resolved 16 August 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 10 June 1999 Resolved
PROVIDE PERMENANT STORAGE FOR CHILDRENS LIFE JACKETS AND PROPERLY LABEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 June 1999
Resolved 22 June 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 10 June 1999 Resolved
PROVIDE 12 MAN CG APPROVED LIFE FLOAT, PROPERLY MARKED AND STOWED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 June 1999
Resolved 10 June 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 10 June 1999 Resolved
PERMANENTLY LABEL LIFE JACKET STORAGE, AND 2ND DECK ACCESS RESTRICTION SIGNS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 June 1999
Resolved 22 June 1999
Fire Fighting
Issued 10 June 1999 Resolved
PROPERLY LABEL FIXED PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WITH OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, AND LABEL ENG BOX ACCESS PORT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 June 1999
Resolved 22 June 1999
Construction/Loadline
Issued 10 June 1999 Resolved
REPLACE 02 "RULE" BILGE PUMPS WITH U.L. LISTED PUMPS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 June 1999
Resolved 21 June 1999

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.