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TIKI QUEEN
TIKI QUEEN is a 1969 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2026, along with 46 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations in 2020.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 7 August 2026.
- Built
- 1969
- Last inspected
- 7 August 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 46 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2020
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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
7 August 2026
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies
46 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 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
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Identity
966394
WDJ5080
301543
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-301543
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)43.3 ft × 12.3 ft × 3.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 40 / net 37
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLAKECRAFT WELDING COMPANY · PORT CLINTON, OH, UNITED STATES · built 1969
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSURF CITY, NC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 7 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 it40 - Simplified, Gross Ton
37 - Simplified, Net Ton
37 - 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.
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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.
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Inspection history · 18
7 August 2026
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8455169
12 March 2025
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8092298
10 July 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7954821
5 July 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7733678
7 February 2023
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7633094
7 April 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7426256
12 July 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7253287
16 February 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7141102
8 September 2020
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7053524
8 September 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7054964
13 August 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7036214
16 July 2020
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7007514
7 July 2020
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6999579
18 May 2020
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6955024
12 July 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6746896
27 November 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6587241
18 May 2018
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6417529
19 February 2016
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5819632
Deficiency record · 46
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 7 August 2026
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Stern light not operational. Vessel is restricted to day time operations only until properly repaired.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
The vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at the operating station, which indicates high water level in required spaces. The bilge alarms for the tank room and lazarette are not working.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers and fixed fire fighting systems must be serviced annually IAW NFPA rules. Servicing was due 31 MAY 25
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry a first aid kit with ISO approval or a kit with equivilant contents; the exisiting kit is in need of burn gel, antispetic wipes and bandanges
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff valves must be properly marked; valves are not marked
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
The marine employer must have a drug testing program in place. The owner could not provide proof of the current contract, list of employees or MIS report.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage a vessel must carry adequate navigation publications; the existing light list is out-of-date
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Provisions must be made for closing supply ducts and exhaust ducts for spaces protected by a fixed extinguishing system
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 March 2025
Resolved
A vessel must have navigation lights that are compliant with the inland navigation rules. the anchor light is intermittent and did not work initially.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
Any vessel of at least 5 net tons which engages in commercial service must have a certificate of documentation; the operator did not have a current COD on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
The operator is required to have a drug and alcohol testing program in place in accordance with 46 CFR Part 16; The operator did not have a copy of the current contract, the MIS annual report, and there was no alcohol testing device.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
Water light batteries must be replaced in accordance with manufacturers instructions or upon the battery expiration date; the water light battery is expired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 10 July 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry an approved first aid kit with the proper inventory; the existing kit does not have aspirin.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 July 2023
Resolved
All vessel shall be equipped with a hand operated portable fire/bilge pump having a capacity of 5 GPM IAW 46 CFR 181.10-5; the vessel is not so equipped.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 5 July 2023
Resolved
Waste receptacles must be constructed of non-combustible materials with no holes in the sides or bottom; the existing trash cans are plastic.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 July 2023
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 a constant marine load; the port transmission is inoperable and unable to engage forward or reverse gears.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 13 April 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry a first aid kit, approval number 160.041, or a kit with an equivalent content; the existing kit does not have a complete inventory.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 April 2022
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel, its operation, and for the purpose intended; the port shaft is rubbing in the bulkhead penetration causing damage to the shaft.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 April 2022
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked in clearly legible letter on each piece of lifesaving equipment; numerous life jackets are not marked or marked with the improper vessel name.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 12 July 2021
Resolved
A vessel of at least 26' in length must be provided with a visual and audible alarm, at the operating station, which indicates high water level in required spaces; three bilge alarms are not operational.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 July 2021
Resolved
A vessel must be fitted with navigation lights that are in compliance with the inland navigation rules; the anchor light is not operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 September 2020
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; the starboard transmission is presently not operational and requires repair or replacement.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 18 May 2020
Resolved
A vessel on a rivers route must carry three red and three orange distress signals; the red flares are expired and the orange smoke signals will expire next month.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 18 May 2020
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water levels in the bilges; the visual alarm for the lazarette and the audible alarm for the engine compartment are not operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 18 May 2020
Resolved
Provisions shall be made by way of covers to prevent the admission of air to a space that is protected by a fixed fire fighting system; the vent covers for the engine compartment are corroded and will not fit into the vent closures.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 18 May 2020
Resolved
A marine employer must have a drug and alcohol program in place and ensure that all crew members are enrolled in the program; the existing program is expired, there is no list of crew members enrolled, and there is no proof of the Management Information System (MIS) report for calander year 2019.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 18 May 2020
Resolved
A vessel shall carry on board a means to conduct alcohol testing in the event of a serious marine casualty; the existing test strips are expired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 May 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry a floating waterlight; the existing waterlight is not operational, the vessel is restricted to daylight operations only.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 May 2020
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked in clearly legible letters on each life jacket; numerous life jackets are marked with the improper vessel name.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 May 2020
Resolved
A vessel must be equipped with a sound signal which emitts a signal with an intensity which can be heard at .5 miles; the existing horn is not emitting a signal of adequate intensity.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 May 2020
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that they don not present an electrical or safety hazard to personnel; the wire run from the port engine for the RPM gauge is hanging loose and disconnected in the engine compartment bilge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
Main propulsion engines shall be designed and serviceable for marine systems. After replacing both shafts and couplings there is significant interference at the coupling bolts and reduction gear housing and where the shafts penetrate the machinery space bulkhead. Submit repair proposal to correct both issues.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 July 2019
Resolved
VSL shall be provided with a type I PFD for each person authorized on the COI. Condemned 7 adult life jackets. Passenger count reduced to 42. Ensure replacement jackets are Type I with VSL name and reflective tape.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 July 2019
Resolved
Fire extinguishers shall be provided with an approved bracket. The fire extinguisher by the head is not serviceable. Provide a new bracket (marine style) as designate4d by the extinguisher.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 July 2019
Resolved
Main propulsion engine shall be designed and serviceable. The STBD reduction gear seal is pulling out of the housing. RE-insert seal.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 July 2019
Resolved
The alignment of both propulsion engines is causing accelerated wear in the prop shaft keyways. Provide written repair proposal to OCMI for review and approval by 17JUL19.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 18 May 2018
Resolved
Replace all 4 switches for bilge pump controls. Prior to carrying passengers prove proper operation to Coast Guard.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 18 May 2018
Resolved
Have all portable fire extinguishers & installed halon serviced by approved third party.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 18 May 2018
Resolved
Replace 2 condemned adult type I PFD's. Ensure jackets ae marked and have approved reflective tape.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 18 May 2018
Resolved
Vacuum all granular oil absorbent from engine room.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 18 May 2018
Resolved
Provide updated tide tables and local notice to mariners.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Piping
Issued 18 May 2018
Resolved
Properly install pipe bracket on port engine.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 18 May 2018
Resolved
Establish drill and training log.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Storage
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Provide waterproof box and mark "Distress Signals" for stowage of flares.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Provide first aid kit waterproof box and contents as provided on inventory sheet.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Provide two (2) in date alcohol test strips.
Casualty record · 2
13 August 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7036214
8 September 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7054964
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
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