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DOWN DEEP BULL
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named DOWN DEEP BULL
DOWN DEEP BULL is a 2001 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 28 inspections since 2002, most recently in August 2025, along with 71 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 2002 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 11 August 2025.
- Built
- 2001
- Last inspected
- 11 August 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 71 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1115291
WDH9773
31061
Flag
UNITED STATES
367024490, 367671460 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-31061
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
19 calendar years (2002–2025)
The 28 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 × 15.0 ft × 4.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 17 / net 13
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderFRASER PERF/RP BOAT SHOP · STEUBEN, ME, UNITED STATES · built 2001
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portKEYPORT, NJ
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 24 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 it17 - Simplified, Gross Ton
13 - Simplified, Net Ton
13 - 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
WDH9773MMSI 367671460 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 May 2015, cancelled 14 June 2025
WDC4430MMSI 367024490 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 March 2005, cancelled 16 May 2015 · 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 · 28
11 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC BONITO (WPB 87341) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8245018
21 April 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8115966
19 March 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8095986
11 April 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7892586
3 April 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7661524
16 March 2023
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7651783
20 April 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7434594
5 April 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7168668
15 March 2021
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7155355
27 May 2020
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6960712
12 June 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6713129
22 March 2019
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6750920
31 May 2018
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6429884
2 March 2017
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6281988
23 February 2017
Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6106599
11 April 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5851192
6 January 2012
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4285554
5 December 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4201859
15 March 2010
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3696221
2 January 2009
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3387725
29 September 2008
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3334791
18 March 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3171075
2 April 2007
Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2900265
29 September 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2790089
12 June 2006
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2679530
7 October 2004
COI Inspection · Simplified Stability Test · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2215732
16 June 2004
Hull Examination · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2098378
16 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Chatham · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1691989
Deficiency record · 71
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 April 2025
Resolved
An adult Type-1 life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel has total capacity for 17 persons. MI Observed 16 adult lifejackets. Provide evidence an additional life jacket is placed in service for the vessel so total count is 17 Adult Type-1 Life Jackets onboard.
Vessel is operating within cold water until first friday before Memorial Day weekend restricted to Total Max Allowable people of 15.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 21 April 2025
Resolved
Vessels on a limited coast wise route must carry; Six hand red flare distress signals in accordance 46 CFR 160.021. and Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.037. MI observed 3 red / 3 smoke on board. For Limited Coastwise Route vessel must carry12 total 6 red / 6 smoke. Vessel is restricted to Lakes Bays and Sounds until evidence of appropriate level of flares onboard.
46 CFR 180.68(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 21 April 2025
Resolved
The EPIRB monthly test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented. MI observed the vessel has not been competing required Monthly Tests on EPIRB. MI tested EPIRB during COI today. Vessel required to submit evidence of May 2025 Test log or other means of documentation.
46 CFR 185.728(c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 21 April 2025
Resolved
Each vessel that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate.MI Observed Hydrostatic Release unit with a date of expiry of April 2024. essel is restricted to Lakes Bays and Sounds until evidence of new Hydrostatic Release unit is installed.
– 46 CFR 180.64
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
"As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: (1) Charts..." Vessel did not have up-to-date charts.
46 CFR 184.420
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
"Portable watertight containers for distress flares... shall be clearly marked... 'DISTRESS SIGNALS.'" Container is not properly marked.
46 CFR 185.614
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
"Vessel must carry... First Aid Kit approved... or w/ equivalent contents." Expired items found in First Aid Kit.
46 CFR 184.710
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
"The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection." Mounts were not installed for fire extinguishers.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Demonstrate bilge high level alarm.
Cite: 46CFR182.530
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must provide flares in accordance with 46CFR180.68.
Cite: 46CFR180.68
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must provide new hydrostatic release unit for EPIRB.
Cite: 46CFR180.64
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must provide a functional Ring Buoy Float Light.
Vessel must attach float light in acordance with 46CFR180.70.
Cite: 46CFR180.70
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must mark each life float paddle must with vessel name.
Cite: 46CFR185.604
Vessel must attach Painter line to body of life float via corrosion resistant clip.
Cite: 46CFR180.137
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel's master must be familiar with the charactertics of the vessel and demonstrate to the Coast Guard.
Cite: 46CFR15.405
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel's toilet line is not connected to the sewage holding tank, the valve must be secured in accordance with 33CFR159.7.
Cite: 33CFR159.7
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must mark life preservers with current vessel name.
Cite: 46CFR185.604
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel's DAPI Program is incomplete, vessel must provide:
alcohol test kit, drug program company policy, crew list, and emergency hotline number in accordance with 46CFR16.
Cite: 46CFR Part16
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must provide updated charts and publications in accordance with 46CFR184.420.
Cite: 46CFR184.420
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must provide MARPOL Placard.
Cite: 33CFR151.59
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must provide first aid kit in accordance with 46CFR160.041-4(b).
Cite: 46CFR160.041-4(b)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must provide drill logs in accordance with 46CFR185.420.
Cite: 46CFR185.420
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must provide navigation lights in accordance with the Navigation Rules.
Cite: Navigation Rules (NAV RULES)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Due to corrosion wastage of cables ends vessel must replace cables for crows nest.
Cite: 46CFR177.800
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must complete fire drill with Coast Guard.
Cite: 46CFR185.524
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must complete Man Overboard drills with Coast Guard.
Cite: 46CFR185.520
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel has several prior to carry passenger deficiencies with regard to lifesaving equipment and control of water in the bilge (high level alarms). Vessel is not ready for inspection. Vessel to go through entire vessel and prepare for inspection prior to USCG Marine Inspectors returning.
Cite: 46CFR176.502
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must provide emergency instructions in accordance with 46CFR185.510.
Cite: 46CFR185.510
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 31 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessel did not have current charts on board. Vessel must provide current charts.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 31 May 2018
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Piping
Issued 11 April 2016
Resolved
Lock MSD when operating.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 11 April 2016
Resolved
Mast head light inoperable.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 11 April 2016
Resolved
DSC feature needs to be added to VHF radio.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation Ventilation
Issued 11 April 2016
Resolved
Vnetilation needs to be installed in the battery compartment.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 5 December 2011
Resolved
Owner/Operator failed to submit stability certification compliance by 01DEC11. Issued CG-835 reducing maximum passengers allowed to 10 based on the assumed average weight per person of 185 pounds and in accordance with 46 CFR 178.320 amended by FR vol. 75, No. 239, USCG-2007-0030. Reduction will remain in effect until Owner/Operator submits stability certification compliance to Coast Guard
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 2 January 2009
Resolved
corrosion resistant clip is fixed and thus the floating light is unable to be removed from ring buoy.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 2 January 2009
Resolved
no portable bilge water pump was available.
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation
Issued 2 January 2009
Resolved
no passenger count / voyage plan was in place.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle
Issued 26 September 2008
Resolved
Provide captive chains for (4) hatches on aft weatherdeck.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 26 September 2008
Resolved
Replace seawater intake hose for washdown system.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 2 April 2007
Resolved
Replace expired medications in first-aid kit.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 2 April 2007
Resolved
Properly label emergency fuel shutoffs.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 2 April 2007
Resolved
Prove proper operation of foremast running light.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Official Number (US)
Issued 2 April 2007
Resolved
Post SPV inspection decal in view of passengers.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 29 September 2006
Resolved
Revoked COI due to vessel overdue for drydock inspection.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 12 June 2006
Resolved
Re-attach ground wire in engine room.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 12 June 2006
Resolved
Provide proof of annual firefighting servicing.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 12 June 2006
Resolved
Provide nav. pubs
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 12 June 2006
Resolved
Provide waterlight for ring buoy
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Servicing
Issued 8 June 2005
Resolved
Provide service report for second 8 pax IBA with quality/approval and serial numbers.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 8 June 2005
Resolved
Install 6 in watertight coaming at deckhouse entrance IAW 46 CFR 171.124
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 21 March 2005
Resolved
Replace burned out emergency light (1) in cockpit.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 18 March 2005
Resolved
Install deck rails at least 36 in high and to withstand 200 lbs of load IAW 46 CFR 177.900.
Stability › Freeing Ports › General
Issued 18 March 2005
Resolved
Provide documentation to prove freeing ports meet drainage calculations IAW 46 CFR 178.450
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Stenciling
Issued 18 March 2005
Resolved
Label three 2.5 gallon buckets and attach lanyard IAW 46 CFR 181.610.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Number
Issued 18 March 2005
Resolved
Label secondary means of escape in accommodation space IAW 46 CFR 185.606.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 18 March 2005
Resolved
Provide tide tables, current tables, and light list IAW 46 CFR 184.420.
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Develop shorside passenger count IAW 46 CFR 185.504.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Provide proof of deckhands (2) enrollment in drug & alcohol consortium
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Post emergency broadcast placard IAW 46 CFR 184.506.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Provide 6 orange day smoke signals and store IAW 46 CFR 185.614
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Post emergency broadcast placard IAW 46 CFR 184.506
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Stowage
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Relocate lifering w/ waterlight from within house and store on deck.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Capacity
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Vessel restricted to 12 total persons (pax & crew) due to one 8 capacity IBA.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Vessel restricted to 3 NM, until expired EPIRB hydrostatic release is replaced.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Provide additional B-II portable fire extinguisher.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Conduct MOB & fire drills to CG satisfaction.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Provide 7 additional adult Type I PFDs.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Provide FCC Safety Certificate.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Float Free
Issued 14 March 2005
Resolved
Replace expired hydrostatic release for 8 pax IBA.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 7 October 2004
Resolved
Start bridge log w/ training, drills, and steering IAW 46 CFR 185.420 and 185.524.
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.