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THE PARTY BOAT
THE PARTY BOAT is a 1990 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 12 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2025, along with 56 deficiencies and 3 operational controls.
Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 12 May 2025.
- Built
- 1990
- Last inspected
- 12 May 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 56 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
12 May 2025
Deficiencies
56 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
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
966806
WAR 4669
350561
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-350561
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)51.8 ft × 13.9 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 28 / net 23
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBOATING CORP. OF AMERICA · GALLATIN, TN, UNITED STATES · built 1990
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it28 - Simplified, Gross Ton
23 - Simplified, Net Ton
23 - 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.
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.
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Inspection history · 12
12 May 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8132938
6 November 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8031087
13 May 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7913256
15 May 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7681265
29 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7440702
27 April 2021
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7222452
18 June 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6987180
2 October 2019
Drydock Exam · Plan Review "T" Boat · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6826340
12 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6675379
22 May 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6417091
8 May 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6137522
26 April 2016
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5863031
Deficiency record · 56
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
Each survival craft must be: (1) Secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel. Vessel has two life floats that are not attached to the vessel or with the remaining other two life floats.
46 CFR 180.130(a)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
If the vessel carries more than one life float or buoyant apparatus in a group with each group secured by a single painter: (4) The strength of the float-free link under paragraph (b)(2) of this section and the strength of the painter under § 180.175(f)(3)(ii) must be determined by the combined capacity of the group of life floats and buoyant apparatus. Vessel does not have the rated strength rated float free link as required.
46 CFR 180.137(e)(4)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
If the vessel carries more than one life float or buoyant apparatus in a group with each group secured by a single painter: (3) Each life float and buoyant apparatus must be individually attached to the painter by a line meeting § 180.175(f)(3) (ii), (iii), and (iv) and long enough that each life float or buoyant apparatus can float without contacting any other life float or buoyant apparatus in the group. Vessel is missing proper painter line as required.
46 CFR 180.137(e)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. Vessel’s life buoy was not fitted with the required lifeline.
46 CFR 180.70(c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
Each pendant must be made up in a hank, and the hank secured by not more than two turns of light twine. Vessel’s pendants were not made in hanks.
46 CFR 160.10-4(g)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. Unless otherwise stated in this section, each item of equipment carried, whether required under this section or not, must be secured by lashings, stored in lockers, compartments, brackets, or have equivalent mounting or storage arrangements. Vessel’s float-able lights on their life ring and life floats were found without brackets.
46 CFR 180.175(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
Each paddle must be of at least 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs and buoyant. Vessel’s paddles were found not meeting the required length.
46 CFR 180.175(f)(2)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Vessel was unable to provide the fire servicing records of their fire boy system.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(2)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests: (1) Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. (ii) Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. Vessel was unable to provide any records of the required monthly inspections.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(ii)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the officer in charge, Marine Inspection. Vessel was found with non-marine grade wire to speakers and needs to replace with marine grade wire.
46 CFR 183.01-15(a)
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04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient fire drills to make sure that each crew member is familiar with his or her duties in case of a fire. Vessel was found not conducting or logging fire drills.
46 CFR 185.524(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions; (10) First-aid kit. Each first-aid kit must meet the requirements in ISO 18813:2006(E) paragraph 4.12. Vessel was found with multiple items expired.
46 CFR 184.710
46 CFR 199.175(b)(10)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel was found with six unusable adult lifejackets. Vessel removed defective lifejackets from service and replaced life jackets with spares.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
The float-free link required by § 180.130(a)(1) must be:(3) Secured to the painter at one end and to the vessel on the other end. The float free link required out of this section was not properly secured the the painter lines of the vessels life floats. Attach the painter lines of the life floats correctly to the float free link to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46CFR180.137(b)(3)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit: (iv) A stern light. Vessels stern light was found inoperable. Vessel must repair stern light to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
33CFR83.23(A)(iv)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. Vessel was missing required maximum passenger signage. Install proper maximum passenger signage for the upper deck to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46CFR185.602(g)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
For vessels other than those covered in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and starboard bow and the stern of the vessel. Vessel was missing its name on both sides of the bow. Install the vessel name to the port and starboard sides of the vessel to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46CFR185.602(a)
46CFR67.123(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel. Vessel's lifefloats were not permanently affixed to the vessel.
46CFR 180.130(a)(1)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
A complete application for a an original MMC must have proof documented on CG-719-K or CG-719-K/E, as appropriate, that the applicant passed all physical exams as required for the valid medical certificate to be issued by the Coast Guard. The captain currently does not have an medical certificate with his merchant mariner credential.
46 CFR 10.225(b)(7)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with table 182.520(a). Vessel does not have a handheld bilge pump.
46 CFR 182.520(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
When lifefloats are stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers. Vessel's lifefloats does not have spacers between them.
46 CFR 180.137(f)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel with more than one passenger deck must have a public address system operable from the operating station. Vessel doesn't have a fixed public address system.
46 CFR 184.610(c)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine revolutions per minute must be provided for all propulsion engines. RPM gauges for both engines are not working at the operating station.
46 CFR 182.410(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Ring buoy light should be attached w/ a corrosion resistant clip. The ring buoy light is currently taped to the ring buoy.
46 CFR 180.70 (d)(3)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 27 April 2021
Resolved
Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 200 pounds applied at any point in any direction, and a uniform load of 50 pounds per foot applied to the top rail in any direction. The point and uniform loads do not need to be applied simultaneously. Starboard railing on upper deck was loose.
46 CFR 177.900(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 April 2021
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018. Majority of life jackets have faded retroreflective tape. Renew retroreflective tape.
46CFR185.604(h)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 27 April 2021
Resolved
Life floats and buoyant apparatus must not be stowed in tiers more than 4 feet high. When stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers. Life floats did not have spacers. Intsall spacers.
46 CFR 180.137(f)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 April 2021
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. Engine room bilge pump indicator light inoperable. Replace indicator light.
46 CFR 182.530(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 April 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Electrical outlet and unused wiring found on top deck. Remove all unused wiring.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 June 2020
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The arrangement of the retroreflective material applied after March 11, 1996, must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16). The vessel’s ring life buoy had unserviceable retroreflective material installed in the incorrect orientation. Renew the ring life buoy retroreflective material IAW IMO Resolution A.658(16). 46 CFR 185.604 (i)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 18 June 2020
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall make sure that maintenance is carried out in accordance with the instructions required under paragraph (a) of this section. Conduct maintenance on the vessel's 04 life floats IAW the manufacturer’s instructions. 46 CFR 185.702 (b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 18 June 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. The vessel’s first aid kit contained expired Ammonia Inhalants and Eye Wash. Replace contents to meet the required list in 46 CFR 160.041.
46 CFR 184.710
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 18 June 2020
Resolved
Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The crew training log was not available for review. The log was created and the training was conducted during the annual examination.
46 CFR 185.420 (c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 18 June 2020
Resolved
The inspection and maintenance of the vessel’s survival craft shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The vessel did not have a lifesaving maintenance log available for review. The log was created and the inspection was conducted during the annual examination.
46 CFR 185.702 (d)
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to machinery and equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the [name withheld] pre-engineered fire fighting system installed without plan review. Provide plan review documentation to OCMI for approval. Operation of pre-engineered system shall be tested prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 176.700(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. Port ventilation closure is inoperable. Prove proper operation of closure.46 CFR 182.465 (h)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Propulsion machinery shall 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 design limitations. Starboard shaft is misaligned and is gouged, starboard propeller is loose on key, and starboard bearing is coming out of strut. Address shaft damage, propeller fit up, and the strut bearing. Conduct successful sea-trial to the satisfaction of the CG inspector.46 CFR 182.05-1
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
At each vessel inspection, all observed hazardous situations must be corrected. Sewage tank is leaking into bilge creating an H2S hazard. Repair sewage tank.46 CFR 176.830 (a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] end wires in the sewage space, the engineroom, and in the aft accommodation bilge void.46 CFR 183.01-15
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 2 October 2019
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to machinery and equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the [name withheld] installed on vessel without plan review. Tagout water heater and provide plan review documentation to OCMI for approval.46 CFR 176.700(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2019
Resolved
A vessel of not more than 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length but not more than 198 meters (65 feet) must carry a minimum of one life buoy of not less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. Line on ring life buoy is worn and inadequate.
46 CFR 180.70 (a)(2)
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Medical Equipment, medical chest, medical guide
Issued 12 May 2019
Resolved
The items contained in first-aid kit shall be as listed in Table 160.041-4(b). First Aid Kit onboard is missing ammonia inhalents and iodine applicator.
46 CFR 160.041-4(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 12 May 2019
Resolved
The inspection and maintenance of the equipment listed in paragraph (a) of this section shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Lifesaving maintenance records were not available for inspection upon request.
46 CFR 185.702 (d)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 May 2019
Resolved
Stern light is not operable. Stern light must be operable prior to operations at night or restricted visibility.
NAV RULES, RULE 23
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 22 May 2018
Resolved
09108; Provide protective globe around lighting fixture in forward compartment. 46CFR183.200
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 22 May 2018
Resolved
07109; A pre-engineered gas fire extinguishing system must shut down all engines within the space. Prove the generator will shut down as designed. 46CFR181.420
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Turbos on both Main Diesel Engines did not have protective shielding over exhaust lagging. 46 CFR 177.970
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Pressure Relief valve did not have a legible label on it. Unable to verify the relief setting.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Lifeline
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Starboard bottom lifeline near the bow was missing a pin that allowed the life line to slack.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Ship Service Generator alternator had a hole in the side exposing the internals.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel is required to have 52 adult life jackets and only had 51 on hand.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Starboard Engine 6” Flexible Exhaust hose was crushed and lost its integrity.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter
Issued 4 May 2016
Resolved
Attach Life Float teather line between two LF on upper deck to allow for deployment of each LF to the water seperately.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 4 May 2016
Resolved
Starboard engine room vent closure solenoid device secured open with cotton line
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Conductor
Issued 4 May 2016
Resolved
Dead end wires to the starboard engine and positive battery cable conductor to port engine exposed with broken strands
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 4 May 2016
Resolved
Melted chafing gear around wiring harness on the port engine near exhaust manifold
Ownership record
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