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HORNBLOWER SENSATION
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named HORNBLOWER SENSATION
HORNBLOWER SENSATION is a 1989 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 80 inspections since 1989, most recently in April 2026, along with 96 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 1989 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 April 2026.
- Built
- 1989
- Last inspected
- 13 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 96 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
951444
WDH8927
333756
Flag
UNITED STATES
367662920
Maury page id
psix-333756
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded8
Years with a record
36 calendar years (1989–2026)
The 80 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)104.6 ft × 39.3 ft × 9.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 92 / net 62
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBLOUNT MARINE CORPORATION · WARREN, RI, UNITED STATES · built 1989
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW YORK, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 12 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 it92 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
62 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
62 - 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 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
WDH8927MMSI 367662920 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 February 2025, expires 24 March 2035
WAF7404MMSI 366976730 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 September 2004, cancelled 22 November 2014 · 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 · 80
13 April 2026
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8347158
14 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8136086
25 June 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7941632
1 April 2024
Deficiency Check · Plan Review (Other than "T") · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7888238
8 January 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7845376
11 May 2023
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7683781
30 March 2023
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7651522
28 April 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7430356
18 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7433590
4 February 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7391028
16 March 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7157306
28 July 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7018019
14 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6939007
22 January 2020
Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6894252
25 May 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6692884
24 May 2019
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6692758
18 March 2019
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6644225
4 October 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6554668
5 February 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6349475
19 January 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6344354
18 January 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6339510
11 January 2018
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6336046
13 February 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6087164
4 May 2016
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5868639
19 January 2016
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5893856
22 September 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5726070
21 June 2014
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4895541
1 May 2014
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4848651
10 March 2014
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4813297
13 July 2012
Construction Oversight · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4377854
18 January 2012
Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4227186
1 August 2011
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4110108
25 July 2011
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4086957
10 April 2009
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3450238
6 November 2008
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3338007
7 November 2007
Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3080357
7 May 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2924579
19 January 2007
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2858776
27 July 2006
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2726640
8 November 2005
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2521985
28 March 2005
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2321310
30 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2425335
20 October 2004
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2224596
20 September 2004
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2224648
12 August 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2163350
30 September 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1916701
7 April 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1769373
10 September 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1667016
4 September 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1451756
8 February 2001
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1469017
3 October 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1382097
14 September 1999
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1434930
18 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 150279
26 February 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1386443
8 September 1998
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1132142
18 February 1998
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1118499
8 September 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1121078
8 May 1997
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1106835
19 March 1997
Drydock Extension
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1098814
12 October 1996
Excursion Permit
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1151369
7 September 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1140615
8 September 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1186614
24 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 36495
24 May 1995
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 872338
15 March 1995
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1468773
9 September 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1458196
23 March 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 856135
9 September 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1354458
1 July 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 157544
21 June 1993
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 844736
30 March 1993
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1454001
16 October 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 935500
9 September 1992
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 940578
9 September 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 934055
16 April 1991
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1242439
10 September 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 910138
20 January 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 928186
17 January 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1229165
22 September 1989
Initial Certification · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 892308
1 January 1989
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1196730
Deficiency record · 96
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
The means provided for pumping bilges shall be tested by operation. MIs were unable to witness operation of the bilge pumps. Allow MIs to verify bilge pump operation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
The master shall conduct drills and give instructions as necessary to ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties. Vessel crew struggled to operate their MOB ladder. Alter the ladder stowage so that the crew can more easily operate the device.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Cleanliness
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification and reinspection the marine inspector shall examine the passenger and crew quarters, toilet -and washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, etc., to determine that they .are serviceable and in a sanitary condition. MIs found abundant mold and grease in the galley, especially in way of the grease extractor hood and sink. Steam clean the galley.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 25 June 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 147.65 (a) (1)
46 CFR 147.60
NFPA 10
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 June 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Vessel has two broken windows on the main deck STBD side. Vessel shall repair two broken windows on STBD side.
46 CFR 115.830 (a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 June 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, Inspection of all railings and bulwar and their attachment to the hull structure FWD port and STBD handrails on the main deck are cracked in several locations and are not in serviceable condition. Vessel shall provide repair proposal and repair handrails IAW approved repair proposal.
46 CFR 115.802 (a) (4)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 June 2024
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. Breaker panels throughout the vessel are not labeled properly. Vessel shall label all breaker panels accurately.
46 CFR 120.220 (d)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 April 2024
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 under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel reported that while underway, the STBD transmission failed and requires re building. Submit technical report for rebuilt transmission/installation and perform satisfactory sea trial in the presence of CG MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 March 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions.
Bus tie breaker is broken.
46CFR183.200
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 March 2023
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail.
STBD side generator is missing guard cover.
46CFR177.960
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 30 March 2023
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a protection against fire.
MI observed wire penetration on various locations, they were all corrected on the spot.
46CFR177.100
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 30 March 2023
Resolved
A storage cylinder must be securely fastened, supported, and protected against damage.
MI observed two unsupported CO2 bottles at the bar on
the 3rd deck.
46CFR181.410(c)(4)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 30 March 2023
Resolved
An existing vessel must comply with the subdivision, damage stability, and watertight integrity regulations which were applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996, or, as an alternative, the vessel may comply with the regulations in this part.
MI observed the muffler room hatch is severely deteriorated.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire. Excessive oil leaking from generator.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
A device must be provided to automatically shut down engines prior to the release of agent. STBD engine did not shut down during test.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 28 April 2022
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight.Lazarette hatch deteriorated and does not meet water tight interigty.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 March 2021
Resolved
Marine Inspector shall examine and test the main and auxiliary steering apparatus to determine that its condition is satisfactory and is fit for the service intended. The main steering pump is inoperable. 46 CFR 176.25-35 (OLD T)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 16 March 2021
Resolved
The fire detection system must be so arranged and installed that the presence of a fire in any of the protected spaces will automatically register visibly and audibly in the pilothouse. Pilot house fire detection panel is not providing an audible alarm when heat detectors are activated under battery power mode. 46 CFR 76.27(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 16 March 2021
Resolved
Transmitters of any ship station must be performed by a person holding a commercial radio operator license. Radio operator did possess license or permit at time of inspection. 47 CFR 80.155 16
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 March 2021
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the USCG. Exposed and dead end wires were found under the DJ booth on main and second deck, required to be removed or terminated in a junction box. Secondly, an outlet junction box under DJ booth on second deck is loose and needs to be tightened. Lastly, there needs to be a blank inserted in open space of electric panel aft in engine room.46 CFR 183.01-15
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 April 2020
Resolved
705 - Vessel inspection deferred till (10JUL2020). Vessel authorized to operate until (10JUL2020).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 24 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel reported mechanical failure of port engine rendering propulsion machinery inoperable. IAW 46 CFR 119.200, 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 under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel must make permanent repairs to port engine and complete successful sea trials prior to carrying passengers for hire.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 March 2019
Resolved
Observed leak in main generator exhaust line located in the lazarette. Make proper repairs to exhaust leak within 5 days.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 18 March 2019
Resolved
Observed corrosion on sewage piping located in the engine room. Provide plan for replacing sewage piping in the engine room prior to next dry dock.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 18 March 2019
Resolved
Observed leak in gray water piping located in the engine room. Gray water piping from galley and wet bar located up above the engine room compartment. Make proper repairs to leaking gray water piping.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 18 March 2019
Resolved
Found broken gauges on generators in the engine room. Replace all broken gauges.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 March 2019
Resolved
Install junction boxes to house electrical connections found in void spaces, above high water alarms.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 March 2019
Resolved
Properly wire-clamp all dead end wires under bridge console and in engine room.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 4 October 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting invalid IMO #, Vsl is broadcasting Invalid Call Sign, Vsl is broadcasting incorrect Name and Vsl is broadcasting greater than expected vessel length
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 11 January 2018
Resolved
BILGE PIPING IS REQUIRED TO HAVE CHECK VALVES IN SYSTEM.
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve
Issued 11 January 2018
Resolved
INSTALL PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ON HYDROPNEUMATIC TANK IN GALLEY IAW MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Ground Detection
Issued 11 January 2018
Resolved
INSTALL MOMENTARY PUSH BUTTON FOR TESTING GROUND DETECTION METER.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Ground Indicator
Issued 11 January 2018
Resolved
ISOLATE/CLEAR 1.5 AMP GROUND.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity
Issued 11 January 2018
Resolved
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL 28 PFD'S. RESTRICTED TO 467 TOTAL PERSONS ONBOARD.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 4 May 2016
Resolved
Vessel had numerous lifejackets whose retro reflective tape was no longer in serviceable condiciton. Vessel is to replace retro tape on lifejackets and provide proper documentation to the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 18.25(a)
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Heat Detectors
Issued 4 May 2016
Resolved
Vessel's heat detector in the galley is inoperable. Vesel is to replace heat detector and prove proper operation of the same to the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 181.05-5(a)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Hand Grab
Issued 21 June 2014
Resolved
01 deck portside aft 6" circumference dent to the facia plate just above the hull structure and a major bend to the portside aft 02 deck hand rail.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 1 May 2014
Resolved
Properly stow and label all lifejackets.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Alarms
Issued 1 May 2014
Resolved
Test proper operation of fire detection panel
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 1 May 2014
Resolved
Provide updated certificate of documentation and FCC certificates.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat) › Automation Equipment
Issued 1 May 2014
Resolved
Provide third party inspection or make ready for inspection package boiler.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 1 May 2014
Resolved
Prove proper operation of propulsion engine lube oil and cooling water gauge alarms.
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Software
Issued 1 May 2014
Resolved
Provide manual with test procedures for propulsion control system.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 13 July 2012
Resolved
Vessel must conduct the required fire and lifesaving drills prior to taking on passengers.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 13 July 2012
Resolved
Repaire oil pressure gauge on the starboard main engine.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 13 July 2012
Resolved
Repair raw water line in muffler room
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 13 July 2012
Resolved
Replace all expired flares
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Heat Detectors
Issued 13 July 2012
Resolved
Heat detector in the galley does not operate.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 13 July 2012
Resolved
Port ring buoy needs new grab lines.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 13 July 2012
Resolved
Starboard ring buoy is missing required marking.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 13 July 2012
Resolved
Vessel has an expired FCC safety certificate
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephony Cert.
Issued 13 July 2012
Resolved
Vessel has an expired bridge to bridge certification.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 13 July 2012
Resolved
Vessel to provide proof of drug testing for crew members prior to vessel carrying passengers.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 1 August 2011
Resolved
Vessel must up-date the fire control plan to include everything to meet 46 CFR 116.530 and submit to SPV branch sector NY.
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 1 August 2011
Resolved
Vessel is new to crew and operator, must complete crew training to include getting familiar with locations of all fire fighting gear, shut downs, and proper operation of all equipment.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 25 July 2011
Resolved
Prove enrollment in approved drug and alcohol program.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 25 July 2011
Resolved
Complete required training and drills to include underway MOB drill.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 25 July 2011
Resolved
Install fixed fire extinguishing system for the engine room.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 25 July 2011
Resolved
Provide current and corrected navigation charts and publications.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 25 July 2011
Resolved
Replace ring buoys on main deck aft and stbd side pilot house.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 25 July 2011
Resolved
Mark life jacket stowage locations under pilot house, main deck fwd, and 2nd deck fwd.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 25 July 2011
Resolved
Replace expired items in first aid kit.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion-electric) › Indicator Circuitry
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Repair or replace amp gauge on #1 generator.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Waste Receptacles
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Remove all plastic trash cans or prove non-combustible on vessel.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Remove all continuous carpet under fire doors in way of main deck.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Secure high level bilge alarm wires away from water with butt connectors.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat) › Valve, Relief
Issued 6 November 2008
Resolved
Test safety devices on heating boiler in the presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Prove proper operation of galley (zone 4) bilge high water alarm
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Renew all batteries in ring buoy water lights. Prior to carrying passengers applies to limited visibility and at night.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Move obstruction (upper deck bar) blocking PFD stowage on upper deck.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Properly wire both port and starboard independent electric bilge pump for shaft packing
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Provide a second BII fire extinguisher for both the galley and engine room.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Correctly label all PFD stowage and place the proper number of PFD's in each.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Renew retro reflective tape on 02 adult and 29 child PFD's
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Repair broken cover plate for 110 VAC receptacle on upper deck aft IVO ring buoy
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Repair loose gasket on galley stores watertight door.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Valve
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Renew relief valve on air receiver
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 7 November 2007
Resolved
Prove proper operation of bilge pump
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Duct Hatches
Issued 29 August 2006
Resolved
Provide indicators for fire dampers showing open or closed status of damper. Submit proposal w/drawing and description for approval prior to installation.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 29 August 2006
Resolved
Replace wire nuts under pilothouse console with crimp-on (butt) connectors.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 29 August 2006
Resolved
Renew retroreflective material on 20 additional adult type 1 PFD's. Until complete, vsl is limited to 408 passengers and 430 total persons.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 29 August 2006
Resolved
Provide permanent grounding for photographer's cabinet/equipment on main deck, or remove it.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Waste Receptacles
Issued 29 August 2006
Resolved
Provide non-combustible waste receptacles IAW 46CFR116.405(i).
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 8 November 2005
Resolved
Properly repair all fire doors to self close and latch, and remove all holdbacks.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 8 November 2005
Resolved
Ensure Fire/Bilge pump system instructions are properly written.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 8 November 2005
Resolved
Properly repair bilge alarm system.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Accommodation Spaces
Issued 8 November 2005
Resolved
Properly repair port forward vent damper.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Piping
Issued 8 November 2005
Resolved
Properly blank expansion tank cooling lines.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 8 November 2005
Resolved
Remove fuel from flame impengement bowl on starboard generator fuel filter.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space
Issued 8 November 2005
Resolved
Ensure rail dodger is intact throughout the rail on upper deck.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 8 November 2005
Resolved
Properly install blank in electrical panelboard IWO bar area.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 20 October 2004
Resolved
Forward facing bow windows must meet 116.1020. Window thickness must be adressed prior to installation.
Unknown
Issued 4 September 2001
Resolved
Provide and post evacuation plan IAW 46 CFR 116.520.
Unknown
Issued 4 September 2001
Resolved
Prove proper operation of galley heat sensor.
Unknown
Issued 4 September 2001
Resolved
Install QAWTH as per 46 CFR 116.500(m) for galley escape hatch.
Unknown
Issued 4 September 2001
Resolved
Provide and post fire control plan IAW 46 CFR 116.530.
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.