BETSY ANN

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

BETSY ANN is a 1989 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2023, along with 38 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2007.

Records from 2007 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 15 May 2023.

Built: 1989
Last inspected: 15 May 2023
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 18
Deficiencies: 38 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2007

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 3 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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 15 May 2023

Recorded inspections18

…physical examinations16

…administrative events2

Deficiencies 38 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 8 calendar years (2016–2023)

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

943989

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WDQ9394

324892

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-324892

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.8 ft × 24.0 ft × 5.9 ft

Registered tonnagegross 65 / net 65

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderPALATKA SHIPBUILDING · PALATKA, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1989

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portLAFITTE, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 4 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it65 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
65 - 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.

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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 18

15 May 2023 COI Inspection · Construction Oversight · Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection · Inclining Experiment · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7689106

10 May 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7683780

15 November 2022 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7571529

18 January 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7382024

9 November 2021 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7347893

19 August 2021 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7294669

4 February 2021 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7135996

14 January 2021 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7125102

3 February 2020 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6901668

7 January 2020 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6874676

6 May 2019 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Permit to Proceed · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6678257

14 December 2018 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6597748

22 December 2017 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6328017

28 November 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6313957

24 October 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6294396

13 March 2017 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6103599

13 February 2017 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6087190

11 April 2016 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5847220

Deficiency record · 38

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list

Issued 15 November 2022 Resolved

The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Emergency instructions not posted. Provide evidence of posted instructions.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2022
Resolved 28 November 2022
Resolution: Received photo of mounted emergency instructions, see docs.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 15 November 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. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. First aid kit expired. Provide proof of a valid first aid kit.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2022
Resolved 5 December 2022
Resolution: Received photos of newly purchased first aid kit, see docs.

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

Issued 15 November 2022 Resolved

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes. Excessive hazardous/flammable material found in forward compartment. Provide evidence of removed hazardous/flammable material or provide evidence of use and proper storage of items in an approved paint locker.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2022
Resolved 13 December 2022
Resolution: [name withheld] chose to remove all hazmat from the vessel. Received photos of all hazmat moved to his storage facility and photos of the now SAT storage space.

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

Issued 15 November 2022 Resolved

Fuel lines must be annealed tubing of copper, nickel-copper, or copper-nickel having a minimum wall thickness of 0.9 millimeters (0.035 inch) except that:(i) Diesel fuel piping of other materials, such as seamless steel pipe or tubing, which provide equivalent safety may be used;(ii) Diesel fuel piping of aluminum is acceptable on aluminum hull vessels provided it is a minimum of Schedule 80 wall thickness; and(iii) when used, flexible hose must meet the requirements of § 182.720(e). Hose on generator of unapproved type and one hose on the main generator showing signs of wearing and needs replacement. Provide evidence of proper replacement with approved hoses.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2022
Resolved 17 November 2022
Resolution: Photos sent of sat hoses, see docs.

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

Issued 15 November 2022 Resolved

A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). Unable to draw suction from voids 5 and 6. Provide evidence of functional bilge system prior to departure.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 December 2022
Resolution: Videos of proper suction from voids 5 & 6 provided.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 15 November 2022 Resolved

Dead end wires are not permitted unless secured in a junction box. Provide evidence of proper stowage.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2022
Resolved 17 November 2022
Resolution: Received photos of dead end wires placed in junction box, see docs.

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

Issued 20 January 2022 Resolved

Top deck not marked for Max Passengers. Maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 1 inch at the entranceway to that deck. 185.602(g)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 February 2022
Resolved 28 January 2022
Resolution: Labeled top deck for Max Passengers.

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

Issued 20 January 2022 Resolved

Life jacket stowage area not labeled. Number and identification of items stowed inside and their sizes must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. 185.604(f)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 February 2022
Resolved 28 January 2022
Resolution: Labeled life jacket stowage area with number of Adult Life jackets.

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

Issued 17 February 2021 Resolved

Auxiliary machinery shall be suitable in type and design for the purpose intended. The vessels generator experienced a casualty while conducting the inspection and was inoperable. Make generator operable and ready for inspection.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 February 2021

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 14 January 2021 Resolved

Stern light was inoperable, make operable and enclose exposed wires.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 February 2021

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

Issued 19 February 2020 Resolved

Vessel's bilge system was inoperable in void spaces #2 and #4.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 February 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel was able to take suction on bilge lines for void spaces #2 and #4.

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

Issued 19 February 2020 Resolved

Vessels fuel vlave pull cable was not suffeciently attached.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel better secured fuel shut off pull cable.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 19 February 2020 Resolved

Vessels port side nav light was inop.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 February 2020
Resolved 19 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel replaced bulb.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records

Issued 19 February 2020 Resolved

Vessel was not logging pre-departure checks IAW 185.320

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 March 2020
Resolved 6 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel sent in documentation showing pre departure checks being carried out.

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

Issued 6 May 2019 Resolved

Main propulsion shaft broken.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 May 2019
Resolution: Replace shaft and align. conducted sea trials.

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

Issued 10 January 2019 Resolved

Main engine fuel shutoff valve at diesel tank was not stopping in the appropriate open and closed positions. Ensure stops for open and closed positions are functioning.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 January 2019
Resolved 15 January 2019
Resolution: Owner tighted valve operating handle so that it would hit the stops and only rotate 90 degrees.

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

Issued 10 January 2019 Resolved

RAYCOR fuel filters on both the main engine and generator did not have appropriate flame shield and drain plug. Provide suitable flame shield and metallic drain plug.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 January 2019
Resolved 15 January 2019
Resolution: Owner provided photograph of newly installed flame shield and metallic drain plugs for both diesel engines.

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

Issued 10 January 2019 Resolved

Fuel drain valve on diesel fuel tank is missing a drain plug. Provide metallic drain plug to prevent possible leaks.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 January 2019
Resolved 15 January 2019
Resolution: Owner provided metallic plug for fuel drain valve.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 10 January 2019 Resolved

Remove dead end wires on main engine, in generator room, and in fuel shutoff cabinet. Wire connections can be made or terminated in junction boxes or removed completely.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2019
Resolved 15 January 2019
Resolution: Owner provide photograph showing that all dead end wires had been removed.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 10 January 2019 Resolved

Ammeter on switchboard was not properly functioning. Each generator over 50V must have a functioning voltmeteter and ammeter.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2019
Resolved 22 January 2019
Resolution: Ammeter was shown to be in proper working order

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)

Issued 10 January 2019 Resolved

Main engine exhaust was missing lagging to protect crew from hot piping.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2019
Resolved 22 January 2019
Resolution: Owner provided photographs of newly installed exhaust lagging

Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General