BLACK-EYED SUSAN

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

BLACK-EYED SUSAN is a 1988 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 10 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2022, along with 53 deficiencies — 3 with no resolution recorded —.

Records from 2016 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 7 February 2022.

Built: 1988
Last inspected: 7 February 2022
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 10
Deficiencies: 53 recorded · 3 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

927605

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WDA2815

298436

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-298436

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 4 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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.

Inspections, by type

Recorded inspections10

…physical examinations10

Years with a record 7 calendar years (2016–2022)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by the kind of activity 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.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it90 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
55 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
245 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
82 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

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 · 10

7 February 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7391828

2 August 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7275276

1 October 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7069986

17 August 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7035722

19 August 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6787734

25 September 2018 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6548491

15 May 2017 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6147095

5 May 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6183503

30 January 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6082927

28 July 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5959658

Deficiency record · 53

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

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

The design of all exhaust systems must ensure minimum risk of injury to personnel. Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. Engine exhaust was found leaking from the Port and Starboard engines. 46 CFR 182.430(a) & (b)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: Satifactory repairs made to engine exhaust.

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

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment under all practicable conditions. Fixed bilge system was not working properly. 46 CFR 182.500

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory testing of bilge system.

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

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

Fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Fixed CO2 system for Engine Room had not been serviced. 46 CFR 176.810(b)(2)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: O/O provided servicing report from Delmarva Fire Protection.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jacket. Lifejacket stowage boxes were not marked properly. 46 CFR 185.604(f)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: O/O labeled lifejacket boxes

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is, or is likely to become, a serious marine incident as defined in § 4.03-2 of subchapter A of this chapter shall comply with the requirements of § 4.06 in subchapter A of this chapter. Vessel had no alcohol test kits. 46 CFR 185.212

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 August 2021
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: O/O purchased new alcohol test kits.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 9 August 2021 No resolution recorded

Except for engine exhausts, each inlet or discharge pipe that penetrates the hull below a line drawn parallel to and at least 6 inches above the deepest subdivision load line must have means to prevent water from entering the vessel if the pipe fractures or otherwise fails. Hydraulic Coolers missing Overboard discharge valves. Install No Later Than next drydock. 46 CFR 171.119(b)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 2 August 2021 Resolved

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and must be in satisfactory condition. Oil accumulation was found on coils and vents of generator. 46 CFR 176.830(a)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: Generators were cleaned.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)

Issued 2 August 2021 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 marked at the entranceway to that deck. Max Passengers not marked on vessel. 46 CFR 185.602(g)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: O/O marked upper deck pax count.

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

Issued 2 August 2021 Resolved

A vessel of more than 65 feet in length must carry a minimum of three life buoys of not less than 24 inches in diameter. 46 CFR 180.70

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 16 August 2021
Resolution: O/O purchased new life buoy.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 17 August 2020 No resolution recorded

Vessel is operating with outdated DAPI program

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo

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

Issued 17 August 2020 Resolved

Expired aspirin in first aid kit.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 August 2020
Resolved 22 September 2020
Resolution: Aspirin repalced

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion

Issued 17 August 2020 Resolved

Wastage found forward of the entrance to the engine rooom. repair proposal required.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory repair and NDT testing (soap/ 50psi airlance)

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 17 August 2020 Resolved

Forward end of the vessel near the ramp there is a deck rail with a crack at the base and unable to withstand a point load of 200 pounds.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory repairs

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)

Issued 17 August 2020 No resolution recorded

Vessel was unable to conduct drills due to insufficient crew availability at the time of inspection.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 17 August 2020 Resolved

CO2 System on board has not been serviced since 2018.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: System serviced by Harris Fire Protection, Baltimore MD

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Water, pipes, tanks

Issued 17 August 2020 Resolved

Vessel had sever wastage in MSD piping upon inspection. Repair proposal required.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 October 2020
Resolution: Repaired on 9.22.2020, verified on 10.1.2020

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition