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CHARLIE WELLS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Other hulls named CHARLIE WELLS

CHARLIE WELLS is a 1989 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 63 inspections since 1989, most recently in March 2026, along with 36 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2011.

Records from 1989 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 24 March 2026.

Built: 1989
Last inspected: 24 March 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 63
Deficiencies: 36 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2011

Identity

956275

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WAH4742

339714

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

366990450

Maury page id

psix-339714

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations47

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded9

Years with a record 35 calendar years (1989–2026)

The 63 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)65.0 ft × 35.0 ft × 6.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 99 / net 79

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderNICHOLS BROS. BOAT BLDRS. · FREELAND, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1989

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portLAKEBAY, WA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 21 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 it99 - Simplified, Gross Ton
79 - Simplified, Net Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

Radio station licence

WDQ2671MMSI 366990450 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 March 2025, expires 21 March 2035

WAH4742MMSI 366990450 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 1 October 2014, cancelled 18 January 2025

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 · 63

24 March 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8311731

10 April 2025 Annual Survey

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8109174

9 September 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7999216

26 February 2024 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7867959

3 November 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7820008

14 April 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7671284

15 September 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7667973

19 April 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7425478

12 April 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7174016

10 September 2020 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7055207

5 May 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6948904

1 March 2019 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6635016

8 January 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6607325

7 September 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6535114

23 February 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6360363

7 November 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6302040

18 October 2016 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6022490

20 September 2016 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6001670

26 October 2015 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5751072

14 October 2014 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5001504

6 December 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4203148

4 February 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3940495

17 September 2010 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3854348

23 October 2008 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3350279

10 October 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3340346

19 September 2008 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3328031

19 October 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3084559

13 September 2006 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2777644

10 November 2005 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2532349

12 October 2004 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2219448

23 September 2004 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2203474

13 July 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2147288

9 October 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1937964

5 November 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1700780

13 November 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1440596

22 September 2000 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1418770

7 January 2000 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1045529

15 December 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 643116

7 December 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1381748

5 November 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 174670

5 November 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 214102

5 November 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 226322

24 November 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1393032

16 November 1998 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1402735

23 October 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1375162

1 November 1996 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1400439

5 December 1995 MARPOL Annex V Examination · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1371229

12 December 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1145567

28 October 1994 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1446134

9 November 1993 Administrative

Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1139994

9 November 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1141787

9 December 1992 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1135350

12 November 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 962108

10 November 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 643115

30 June 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 225912

19 November 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 933917

13 May 1991 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1225078

24 December 1990 Administrative

Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 912741

20 November 1990 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 904476

9 May 1990 Administrative

Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 913134

12 February 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1223086

10 January 1990 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 925000

22 December 1989 Hull Examination · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Plan Review "T" Boat · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1232004

Deficiency record · 36

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats

Issued 26 February 2024 Resolved

Current man overboard recovery arrangements (rescue platform and ladder) are not designed nor adequate for the recovery of a helpless person from the water.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 March 2024
Resolved 16 April 2024
Resolution: Lifesling installed for MOB recovery (160.064/3729/0) and satisfactory MOB drill performed.

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

Issued 26 February 2024 Resolved

Hoses to and from new secondary fuel filters (on bulkheads) are not SAE J-1942 and fittings do not meet SAE J-1475. Provide fuel hoses meeting SAE J-1942 with end fittings meeting SAE J-1475.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 March 2024
Resolved 16 April 2024
Resolution: Hoses to and from scondary fuel filters renewed with hose and fittings.

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

Issued 26 February 2024 Resolved

Marine gear lube oil cooler hoses and to stainless steal filter housing are not fire rated (both engines). Provide fire sleeve to these hoses in accordance with SAE J-1942-1.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 March 2024
Resolved 16 April 2024
Resolution: Fire sleeves installed over lube oil cooler hoses.

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

Issued 26 February 2024 Resolved

Fixed bilge system is unable to take suction from #5 Steering Void. Vessel temporarily authorized to maintain portable gas powered dewatering pump and portable hand pump until satisfactory repairs to fixed system.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 April 2024
Resolution: Foot valve on #5 steering void bilge pick-up repaired and sucttion taken from fixed bilge system.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage

Issued 26 February 2024 Resolved

Vehicle runway end nets were installed below acceptable rail height requirements, with the lowest points of the nets approximately 21" from the deck. Net courses improperly secured with bungee cord tie-downs.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 March 2024
Resolved 16 April 2024
Resolution: Vehicle runway nets raised and secured more approriately to stancions.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts

Issued 19 April 2022 Resolved

SUITABLE COVERS, GUARDS, OR RAILS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN WAY OF ALL EXPOSED AND HAZARDOUS PLACES SUCH AS GEARS, MACHINERY, ETC. BELTS ON BOTH MAIN ENGINES WERE EXPOSED WITH NO GUARDS IN PLACE. CITE: 46 CFR 177.35-15

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 May 2022
Resolved 5 May 2022
Resolution: Received photograph showing guards in place of belts on main engine.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape

Issued 19 April 2022 Resolved

ALL ESCAPE HATCHES AND OTHER EMERGENCY EXITS SHALL BE MARKED ON BOTH SIDES USING AT LEAST ONE INCH LETTERS: "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR." ENGINE ROOM EMERGENCY EXIT WAS NOT PROPERLY MARKED. PROVIDE PROOF OF EMERGENCY EXIT MARKING. CITE: 46 CFR 185.30-15

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 May 2022
Resolved 5 May 2022
Resolution: Received photograph showing proper marking for emergency escape hatch.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 19 April 2022 Resolved

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SHALL BE INSTALLED AND LOCATED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE [name withheld] REQUIRED FOR CARRIAGE OF PROPANE TANK TRUCKS LOOSE ON SHELF IN ENGINE ROOM. PROVIDE PROOF THAT FIRE EXTINGISHERS ARE PROPERLY SECURED. CITE: 46 CFR 181.30-10b.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 May 2022
Resolved 5 May 2022
Resolution: Operator provided proof that fire extinguishers are properly secured.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 5 May 2020 Resolved

Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with 47 CFR 80.59 every five years. If the ship passes the inspection the technician will issue a Communications Act Safety Radio Telephony Certificate. Vessel was found to have an expired Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. Have radio equipment inspected and renew certificate. 47 CFR 80.903

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Vessel had radio instillation inspected and submitted FCC Certificate to be uploaded to MISLE

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved

The owner/operator failed to make the vessel available for the annual inspection within three months before or after the anniversary date of the Certificate of Inspection (COI), in accordance with 46 CFR 176.502 the COI became invalid on January 25, 2019.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 March 2019
Resolution: Conducted COI renewal with SAT results. Took possession of vessel log book with dates from 01JAN2019-present. Turned log book into CG Investigations office, Sector Puget Sound.

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

Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved

Ring life buoy water light line is degraded and must be replaced.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 April 2019
Resolved 18 March 2019

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

Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved

Renew worn retro reflective tape on life jackets.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 April 2019
Resolved 18 March 2019
Resolution: Retro reflective tape has been renewed.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Reports of non-conf., accidents & hazardous occur.

Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved

Unable to meet 2 hour test requirement without alcohol test strips on board.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 April 2019
Resolved 18 March 2019
Resolution: DOT approved alcohol test strips are on board.

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder

Issued 7 November 2017 Resolved

During next Coast Guard Dry Dock availability, replace packing in both rudder posts to prevent water leakage into Lazerette. Perform rounds daily and record in log. 46 CFR 176.800

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2018
Resolved 3 October 2018
Resolution: Rudder post packing is grease-type; grease applied to both rudder posts. Lines to regularly apply grease have been installed. Routine checks of grease added to onboard checklist.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector

Issued 7 November 2017 Resolved

Repair bilge high level alarm in Engine Room. Perform rounds hourly and record in log until alarm is corrected to satisfaction of Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.530

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017

Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity

Issued 7 November 2017 Resolved

Provide distress and smoke signals IAW 46CFR180.68(b)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 November 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage

Issued 20 September 2016 Resolved

Provide separation of child and adult sized life jackets within storage container.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 September 2016
Resolved 24 September 2016
Resolution: Proper divider was placed within the storage container to separate child and adult life jackets.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm

Issued 19 October 2007 Resolved

The bilge alarm in the Engine Room failed to operate when tested. The cause of the failure was determined to be loose wires and corrosion.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 October 2007
Resolved 19 October 2007
Resolution: The wires to the bilge alarm were stripped back and rewired. Satisfactory repairs were made on the spot. Bilge alarm is working properly.

Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations › Accessability

Issued 10 November 2005 Resolved

Provide appropriate rescue ladder with platform at water line to assist in recovery of helpless person in water.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 December 2005
Resolved 12 December 2005
Resolution: Installed chain and platform to meet requirements.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector

Issued 9 October 2003 Resolved

The vessel did not have any bilge high level alarms as required by 46 CFR 182.530.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 September 2004
Resolved 12 October 2004
Resolution: Witnessed operational test of newly installed bilge alarm system.

Lifesaving