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Built
1986
Last inspected
16 July 2025
Documentation
Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
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 16 July 2025
…past their stated due date1
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. 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

WCZ9547
341601
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-341601

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)49.3 ft × 13.6 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 26 / net 21
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCUSTOM STEEL BOATS INC · ARAPAHOE, NC, UNITED STATES · built 1986
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionAuxiliary Sail
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSAUGATUCK, MI
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
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 it26 - Simplified, Gross Ton
21 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
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Behind this panel: 18 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 14 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each, 1 without one; operational controls, none recorded without a removal date; no tow-unit appearances recorded; no other recorded names; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port and endorsements. Every line is a record the Coast Guard wrote; the counts above are the same counts as in the summary, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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Inspection history · 18

16 July 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8180663
13 March 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8088547
17 September 2024 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8001368
3 June 2024 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7926262
17 October 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7809251
14 June 2023 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7714835
5 October 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7570504
18 August 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7285608
23 July 2020 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7013984
31 March 2020 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6935046
2 July 2019 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6734161
30 July 2018 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6488217
30 March 2018 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6379311
31 July 2017 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6223710
3 October 2016 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6015368
11 July 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5937197
14 June 2016 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5914732
11 April 2016 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5848598

Deficiency record · 14

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 16 July 2025 No resolution recorded
One ship station license will be granted for operation of all maritime services transmitting equipment onboard a vessel. FCC Station license is missing. 47 CFR 80.13
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 July 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 July 2025 Resolved
Vessel must carry a first aid kit. Aspirin was missing.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 July 2025
Resolved 1 August 2025
Resolution: Obtained aspirin
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 17 September 2024 Resolved
Found batteries expired in life ring water lights.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 September 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 17 October 2023 Resolved
Found life life floats with cracks, punctures, and retro deteriorated.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 November 2023
Resolved 6 June 2024
Resolution: O/O provided receipt of LF repair kit & statement of successful floatation test.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 17 October 2023 Resolved
Found both life floats without required paddles.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 November 2023
Resolved 3 June 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 17 October 2023 Resolved
Found life ring with deteriorated retro.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 November 2023
Resolved 6 June 2024
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 5 October 2022 Resolved
Visual and audible alarms must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in all required spaces. Observed high water level alarm in main hold was inoperable and audible alarm for engine room was not loud enough to be heard at the operating station while engine was running. Conduct repairs of high water alarm system to ensure system is operating as required.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 December 2022
Resolved 14 June 2023
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 October 2022 Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection. Provide documentation of crewmembers currently and actively enrolled in a drug testing program.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 October 2022
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 5 October 2022 Resolved
Any vsl carrying more than 6 PAX for hire must complete an inspection of the radio telephone installation every 13 months as required by the GLA. No GLA inspection has been conducted. Radio was unable to receive transmission during attempted radio checks. Provide documentation of radio inspection and verfication of proper operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 December 2022
Resolved 14 June 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 5 October 2022 Resolved
A vessel on a Great Lakes route must carry 6 hand red flares and 6 orange smoke distress signals, or 12 hand red flares. Vessel elected to carry 12 red. 6 distress signals were expired. Provide required valid distress signals.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 December 2022
Resolved 14 June 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 October 2022 Resolved
A vessel must carry at least one floating water-light for a life-ring where required. Bracket for water light was broken and detached from the life ring installation,inhibiting the ability to deploy life ring with the light.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 December 2022
Resolved 14 June 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
Observed laynard for ring life buoy light is weathered and frayed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 September 2021
Resolved 27 August 2021
Resolution: provided objective evidence of correction.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Pre-employment
Issued 11 July 2016 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Due 1 August 2016
Resolved 8 August 2016
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 14 June 2016 Resolved
Vessel is required to submit a Preventative Maintenance Plan IAW NVIC 02-16 to [name withheld] for approval.
Due 14 August 2016
Resolved 3 October 2016
Resolution: Examined & approved submitted sail rigging maintenance and inspection plans iaw/ NVIC 02-16 guidance; all sat.

Ownership record

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