FT. MORGAN

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

Built: 1988
Last inspected: 4 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 41
Deficiencies: 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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 4 June 2026

Recorded inspections41

…physical examinations31

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded8

Deficiencies 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 11 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 not do.

Identity

939553

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WDE4893

318121

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-318121

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)140.0 ft × 30.0 ft × 7.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 99 / net 67

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderCONRAD INDUSTRIES, INC · MORGAN CITY, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1988

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portMOBILE, AL

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 4 August 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it99 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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 · 41

4 June 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8369386

28 June 2025 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8169279

28 June 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8227114

17 June 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8160972

27 May 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8133224

2 January 2025 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8056687

22 May 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7917356

25 May 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7696604

11 January 2023 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7619974

31 October 2022 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7592768

1 September 2022 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7552374

18 July 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7510327

5 July 2022 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7504023

25 June 2022 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7486615

4 June 2022 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7477198

2 May 2022 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7448939

9 August 2021 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7282261

9 August 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7282811

7 May 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7191774

7 January 2021 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7138291

13 June 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6976995

13 June 2020 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6985027

4 May 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6948112

9 March 2020 Examination of Repairs · In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6922937

8 March 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6923139

18 December 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6955476

8 November 2019 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6851999

13 May 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6682808

7 February 2019 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6621988

29 June 2018 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6459434

28 June 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6469673

25 June 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6456405

14 May 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6414092

15 August 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6241802

23 February 2017 Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6093729

12 October 2016 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6021938

11 October 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6019947

10 June 2016 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5906168

26 January 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5803799

22 January 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5801969

12 January 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5796028

Deficiency record · 22

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 4 June 2026 Resolved

On vessels carrying vehicles, suitable chains, cable, or other barriers shall be installed at the ends of each vehicle runways. MI observed a 6 foot crack on the hinged plate of the ferry vessel's ramp. Vessel is restricted from on loading & off loading vehicles on the cracked ramp until permanent repairs are affected. Submit a permanent repair proposal for MI review within 7 days. 46 CFR 177.35-10 (a) (Old-T)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 June 2026
Resolution: Recieved repair report and attended to verify SAT repairs.

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

Issued 28 June 2025 Resolved

Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Vessel operator reported loss of propulsion due to broken propeller shaft for #2 aft engine. Repair propeller shaft to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.100

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 July 2025
Resolution: Sea trials were conducted of the new shaft underway, SAT.

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

Issued 17 June 2025 Resolved

A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. Vessel experienced loss of steering at the dock. Prior to departure, vessel will repair and O/O will demonstrate proper operation of steering system to satisfaction of Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 July 2025
Resolution: Satisfactory sea trials in 8169279 completed

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles

Issued 27 May 2025 Resolved

A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. MI observed that the gaskets on the engine room escape hatches were damaged. 46 CFR 179.360(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2025
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence of new gaskets installed.

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

Issued 27 May 2025 Resolved

A suitable metal marine type strainer, meeting the requirements of the engine manufacturer, must be fitted in the fuel supply line in the engine compartment. Strainers must be leak free. Strainers must be the type of opening on top for cleaning screens. A drip pan fitted with flame screen must be installed under gasoline strainers. Fuel filter and strainer bowls must be highly resistant to shattering due to mechanical impact and resistant to failure due to thermal shock. MI observed that the generator fuel filter was missing a bowl.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2025
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence of repairs.

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

Issued 27 May 2025 Resolved

All safety and relief valves for use on pressure vessels or piping systems must be designed to meet the protection and service requirements for which they are intended and must be set to relieve at a pressure which does not exceed the “maximum allowable working pressure” of the pressure vessel or piping system. MI was unable to verify the setting on the on the air compressor's safety relief valve.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2025
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence of new safety relief valve installed.

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

Issued 25 May 2023 Resolved

Flexible nonmetallic hose must meet SAE J-1942 or be specifically approved by the Commandant. Fuel hose on generator was not marked. Replace fuel hose with approved hose.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2023
Resolved 28 June 2023
Resolution: New fuel lines installed.

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

Issued 31 October 2022 Resolved

Shaft cutlass bearing interior rubber was missing thus allowing the shaft to have excessive movement with no support.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 31 October 2022
Resolved 31 October 2022
Resolution: Deficiencies rectified and documenarty evidence provided

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

Issued 22 July 2022 Resolved

Need to conduct Sea Trials with CG onboard prior to carrying passengers.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 August 2022
Resolved 25 July 2022
Resolution: Witnessed sea trials.

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

Issued 25 June 2022 Resolved

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. Vessel fwd shaft broke. Vessel shall not depart pier in Dauphin Island until shipyard and transit plan are approved by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 July 2022
Resolution: Shaft repaired.

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

Issued 13 June 2020 Resolved

At approximately 1718 on 13JUN2020 the Ft. Morgan ferry suffered a loss of propulsion. All main propulsion machinery is required to be maintained so as to prevent machinery failure. Provide technician's report indicating adequate repairs have been completed and that the engine is fully operational prior to the carriage of passengers

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 June 2020
Resolved 30 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel was operationally tested to the satisfaction of the attending inspectors to ensure M/E was fully functional after top end overhaul

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

Issued 9 March 2020 Resolved

01-13199-A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. Vessel struck debris and sheered bolts causing the rudder to be inoperable.-46CFR182.610(a)(1)- 17C

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 March 2020
Resolved 10 March 2020
Resolution: Replaced all bolts with grade 8 bolts.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 14 May 2018 Resolved

Fule hose on both generators does not meet SAE J-1942 and does not have apprpriate hose end fittings. Provide proper hoses and fittings.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 25 June 2018

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation

Issued 14 May 2018 Resolved

Battery terminals are secured with wing nuts. Provide permanent type connections.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 25 June 2018

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards

Issued 14 May 2018 Resolved

Dead end wire passing through machinery/steering bulkhead. remove dead end wire.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 25 June 2018

Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone

Issued 14 May 2018 Resolved

MMSI not programmed into VHF radio installation. Provide proof of programming and GPS integration.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 25 June 2018

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Engine RPM Gauge/Indicator

Issued 30 May 2017 Resolved

Both engines gauges in engine room need to be operational. IAW 46 CFR 182.20-5(b)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 27 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel replaced J/W temp gauge with new, sat.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Overcurrent Device

Issued 30 May 2017 Resolved

Show proof of both generators being properly derated and provide name plate for emergency generator. IAW 46 CFR 183.10-5/10-5(f)(2)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 15 August 2017
Resolution: Attested to the de-rating of generators and plate placement.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot

Issued 30 May 2017 Resolved

Need updated Coast Pilot. IAW 46 CFR 184.420

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 27 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided current Coast Pilot.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage

Issued 30 May 2017 Resolved

Need company drug policy onboard, Employee Assistance information posted and proof of supervisor training. IAW 46 CFR 16

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 27 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel rep provided documentation for DAPI program.

Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard

Issued 13 October 2016 Resolved

Wastage found in watertight bulkhead between fwd port engine room and fwd port ballast tank. Make temporary repairs to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 14 October 2016
Resolved 14 October 2016
Resolution: Temporary repair made via doubler plate.

Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard

Issued 13 October 2016 Resolved

Wastage found in watertight bulkhead between fwd port engine room and fwd port ballast tank. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector at next scheduled dry dock.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 March 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: wasted area cropped and renewed. Tested via soap and blow.

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