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KAHALA KAI
KAHALA KAI is a 1988 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in October 2025, along with 44 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2013.
Records from 2013 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 22 October 2025.
- Built
- 1988
- Last inspected
- 22 October 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 44 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2013
Identity
933873
WDE8854
311162
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-311162
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
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2025)
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.
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Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)37.6 ft × 18.0 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 10 / net 8
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHAWAIIAN CATAMARAN MULTI · HONOLULU HI, UNITED STATES · built 1988
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionAuxiliary Sail
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portHONOLULU, HI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 November 2025 · expires 30 November 2026
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 it10 - Simplified, Gross Ton
8 - Simplified, Net Ton
8 - 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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Inspection history · 23
22 October 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8257312
11 August 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8207851
6 August 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8197016
21 May 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8141797
21 January 2025
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8064292
24 July 2024
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7970149
15 May 2024
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7874127
11 October 2023
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7636623
1 June 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7636616
7 June 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7470998
1 October 2021
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7324386
16 June 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7222700
23 June 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6985154
12 September 2019
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6809805
5 June 2019
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6697343
2 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6701731
2 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6701740
5 June 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6434955
20 February 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6358313
1 December 2017
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6316634
20 June 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6178076
14 July 2016
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5940724
7 June 2016
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5882540
Deficiency record · 44
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
Life preservers shall be distributed through the upper part of the vessel in protected places convenient to the persons on board. Life preservers on board were not stowed in a manner that was easily accessible or convenient for persons on board. Stow life preservers in a fashion in which they will be immediately accessible and convenient to crew and persons on board to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 180.70
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
The portable hand bilge pump shall be provided with suitable hoses for pumping bilges on the suction and discharge ends. This pump may also serve as a portable fire pump if it is of sufficient capacity. Vessel's portable hand bilge pump, also doubling as the portable fire pump, did not have hoses long enough to reach to the bottom of the bilge, or to the waterline. Provide suitable hoses for pumping bilges and provide operation in the presence of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 182.25-10(e)
Old "T"
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
A vessel of less than 12 meters in length shall be provided with some means of making an efficient sound signal. Vessel did not have an efficient sound signal. Provide suitable means of producing an efficient sound signal in the presence of the attending marine inspector.
33 CFR 83.33(b)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
It shall be the duty of the master of any vessel subject to the regulations in this sub chapter to prepare and post emergency checkoff lists in a conspicuous place accessible to crew and passengers. Emergency instructions were not posted in any location. Provide and post an emergency checkoff list in a conspicuous place, accessible to crew and passengers, to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 185.25-1(a)
Old "T"
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
All machinery shall be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury. Starboard rudder steering ram is missing a bolt. Reinstall the missing bolt on the starboard rudder steering ram to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 182.01-5 Old "T"
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator who hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. No FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit was carried on board. Provide proof of FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit as described by 47 CFR 80.159(e) to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 184.25-1(a) Old "T"
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or another independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant. Fuses for the house battery and the port side engine starter battery are blade type fuses. Install UL approved cartridge type fuses of the same amperage to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 183.380(l)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
Battery chargers must have an ammeter connected in the charging circuit. Battery charger does not have an ammeter. 1) Install in the charging circuit; or 2) Provide a battery charger with a built-in ammeter to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 183.350(f)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of treated or untreated sewage is prohibited by the Environmental Protection Agency, the operator must secure each Type I or Type II device in a manner which prevents discharge of treated or untreated sewage. Acceptable methods of securing the device include- 1) closing the seacock and removing the handle; 2) padlocking the seacock in the closed position; 3) using a non-releasable wire-tie to hold the seacock in the closed position; or 4) locking the door to the space enclosing the toilets with a padlock or door handle key lock. The overboard discharge valve on this vessel was not properly secured. Secure the overboard discharge valves using one of the methods described above to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
33 CFR 159.7(b)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Missing emergency broadcast instructions and information. Provide emergency broadcast instructions and information placard to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 184.506
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
Section 151.59 (Placards) applies to a manned U.S. ship (other than a fixed or floating drilling rig or other platform) that is 26 feet or more in length. Vessel missing garbage placard as described by 33 CFR 151.59(a-c). Provide approved garbage placard to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
33 CFR 151.51(e)(1)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection
for certification, reinspection
and at every other vessel inspection
the marine inspector shall require that
all observed unsafe practices and hazardous
situations be corrected. Install chaffing gear on hydraulic steering ram tubing.
46 CFR 176.25-50
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Fuses in electrical systems must be of the cartridge type only. Fuses for the newly installed speakers are blade type fuses. Provide proper installation of cartridge type fuses in the electrical system.
46 CFR 183.380
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification and reinspection the marine inspector shall examine and test the main and auxiliary steering apparatus to the extent necessary to determine that its condition is satisfactory and that it is fit for the service intended. Submit repair proposal for starboard rudder post, mounting plate, and ram bearing and repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to next credit dry dock.
46 CFR 176.25-35
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Except as otherwise allowed by this subpart, a vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed below for the hull material of the vessel. Vessel has areas of damaged fiberglass on the port bow. Submit repair proposal and repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to next credit dry dock.
46 CFR 177.300 (c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 1 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio, including the requirements for installation certificates. The provided FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate was expired. Provide a current FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
46 CFR 184.502
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 7 June 2022
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. Under 46 CFR 5.57, a person employed in the service of a vessel is considered to be acting under the authority of a credential or endorsement when the holding of such credential or endorsement is: (1) Required by law or regulation; or (2) Required by an employer as a condition for employment. The Captain employed by company did not have a medical certificate. Provide valid medical certificate to the attending Marine Inspector (MI) before being employed in a position where 1 or 2 above are required.
46 CFR 10.301(a)
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 7 June 2022
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 7 June 2022
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 7 June 2022
Resolved
Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated. Vessel not limited to daylight operations on COI, therefore provide illuminated compass. Vessel restricted to daylight operations until the attending MI witnesses the compass illuminate.
46 CFR 184.402
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 7 June 2022
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: (1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible; (2) U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication; (3) Coast Guard Light List; (4) Tide tables; and (5) Current tables; (b) Extracts from the publications listed above for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication. Chart outdated and missing all required publications above. Provide the above to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 184.420
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 7 June 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. First aid kit contents expired. Provide new contents.
46 CFR 184.710
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 7 June 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be fitted with mooring lines necessary for the vessel to be safely anchored or moored. Bridal line used to moor to mooring ball worn. Replace in-kind to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 184.300
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (mooring)
Issued 7 June 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be fitted with ground tackle necessary for the vessel to be safely anchor or moor. Forward port bow cleat has a hairline crack at base. Do not use until replaced in-kind and installation inspected by the attending MI.
46 CFR 184.300
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 June 2022
Resolved
The owner shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of the following: On a sailing vessel all spars, standing rigging, running rigging, blocks, fittings, and sails. Vessel does not have a current inventory list in accordance with USCG NVIC 02-16. Provide inventory list IAW NVIC 02-16.
46 CFR 176.802 (a)(3)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel has incomplete first aid kit with expired aspirin. Replace first aid kit with complete inventory.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Existing battery connection uses temporary wing-nut connectors. Properly install permanent type connectors on all battery installations.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
A loading mark required by paragraph (c)(2) of this section must be a horizontal line of at least 205 millimeters (8 inches) in length and 25 millimeters (1 inch) in height, with its upper edge passing through the point of maximum draft. The loading mark must be painted in a contrasting color to the sideshell paint. Vessel missing loading marks.
Complete installation prior to credit dry dock.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 June 2021
Resolved
Sail rigging and components are to be maintained in accordance with good marine practice. The mast was discovered to have a repair where hardware was previously mounted. Provide a third party rigging survey to attest to the condition of the mast, and the suitability of the repair.
Complete repair prior to credit dry dock.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 23 June 2020
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(2). VHF radio missing LAT/LONG for DSC operation. Enable VHF radio with GPS coordinates.
47 CFR 80.905
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 June 2020
Resolved
The owner shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of the following: On a sailing vessel all spars, standing rigging, running rigging, blocks, fittings, and sails. Vessel does not have a current inventory list in accordance with USCG NVIC 02-16. Prepare and provide list.
46 CFR 176.802 (a)(3)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 June 2020
Resolved
Over current protection must be provided for each ungrounded conductor. Vessel had stereo wired directly to battery instead of though dedicated circuit breaker.
46 CFR 183.380(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 June 2020
Resolved
Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. Monthly inspection records for portable fire extinguishers missing. Conduct and record inspections in accordance with NFPA 10.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(ii)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 June 2020
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel had 7 adult and 1 child life jackets with minor damage from rats. Repair damaged lifejackets as discussed.
46 CFR 180.71
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 September 2019
Resolved
Conduct post-drydock sea trials to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel must comply with radio installations outlined by the Federal Communications Commission. VHF radio is not programmed with the vessel's MMSI number. Program VHF radio with the MMSI number.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead strength
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
Repairs to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must be made to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] side collision bulkhead was found to allow communication between two spaces. Make repair to stop communication.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
Repairs to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must be made to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] ladder port side was found to have a crack in the at the base connection. Repair crack as discussed with Marine Inspector.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 5 June 2018
Resolved
Replace expired items in first aide kit with appropriate replacements; burn gel, aspirin, ammonia.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 5 June 2018
Resolved
Renew FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
Sail Rigging › Mast Step › Mast Partners
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Conduct 3rd party rigging survey due to mast unstepping prior to receiving credit drydock
Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Underway
Issued 1 December 2017
Resolved
Conduct sea trial with USCG MI prior to receiving credit dry dock
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 7 June 2016
Resolved
06 child and 28 adult life jackets required to be replaced due to unsatisfactory condition.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 7 June 2016
Resolved
Reduced manning not indicated on COI, master intends on utilizing deckhand as in-water safety observer and must meet reduced manning requirements w/ approval indicated on COI prior to allowing deckhand to enter the water.
Casualty record · 1
19 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4665660
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
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