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R/V JOHN DEMPSEY
- Built
- 1990
- Last inspected
- 1 June 2026
- Documentation
- Case Pending · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 50 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
1 June 2026
Deficiencies
50 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2026)
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
965917
WAN9694
351264
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-351264
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.0 ft × 16.3 ft × 5.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 31 / net 25
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSEA FAB · PASCAGOULA, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1990
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portOLD LYME, CT
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, fi
DocumentationCase Pending · issued 30 June 2004
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 it31 - Simplified, Gross Ton
25 - Simplified, Net Ton
25 - 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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Inspection history · 19
1 June 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8385743
10 March 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8083451
10 February 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8042159
27 March 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7875187
1 March 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7642655
25 January 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7625792
30 November 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7348692
26 July 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7238639
25 June 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7235624
1 December 2020
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7089146
16 July 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7007552
8 November 2019
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6848464
19 March 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6644253
29 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6526113
1 March 2018
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6364012
11 July 2017
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6208997
11 April 2017
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6122213
2 December 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6051673
29 March 2016
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5842538
Deficiency record · 50
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 1 June 2026
Resolved
Vessel had on board 06 flares. Limited Coastwise Route requires vessel have 12 Flares (6 hand red, and 6 orange smoke or 12 hand red). Provide flares for limited coastwise route. Vessel restricted to lakes, bays, and sounds.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 1 June 2026
Resolved
Vessel required FCC Station License (expired 8/6/2025), while operating beyond 1000' from shore. Provide copy of valid FCC Station License.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 June 2026
Resolved
Masthead light couldn't be verified as turned on. Check light and verify it is working. Vessel restricted to day time operations.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 1 June 2026
Resolved
Aspirin in the 1st Aid kit is expired. Provide at least 48 doses of analgesic for the 1st aid kit.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 1 June 2026
Resolved
Hatches are required to have captive chains to prevent loss of the hatch. The forepeak and aft exit of the engine room hatches need a captive chain attached.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
Provide service report for E/R Halon System, overdue for service as of Nov 2022.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
Topmost lifefloat is severely sun damaged. Repair as per manuf instructions or provide new. Total capacity is restricted to 20 people beyond 3 miles from shore in cold water.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
Complete fire/abandonship/MOB drills in presence of a marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
Provide new nozzle for fire hose on deck. Current nozzle rusted and not providing a pressured spray. Prior to the carriage of passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
Provide new painter for lifefloats as well as new lines from lifefloat to waterlights. Line has been deteriorated by the sun.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
Re-label RLB on aft deck, can no longer see vessel name.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
Provide new hydrostatic release for liferaft on forward deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
Missing panel at operating station to enclose the exposed wires. Provide panel and cover exposed wires.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Cleanliness
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
General housekeeping, vessel has just come from dry dock, but inside areas are in need of some TLC. Please clean up spaces and remove hazards.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
Provide Lifejacket donning placards for each type of lifejacket on board. Place in a conspicuous place.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 25 June 2021
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than 3mths in any 12mth period must undergo a drydock examination and internal structural examination at least once every 2yrs. Complete credit dry dock prior to carriage of passengers.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 1 December 2020
Resolved
Prove proper operation of bilge alarms. Panel for alarms did not work.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 1 December 2020
Resolved
Provide new battery for EPIRB. Vessel route limited to within 3nm of shore.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 1 December 2020
Resolved
Label Lifefloat (new) with vessel name and capacity.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Replace 12 person life float. LF basket straps were wasted and found to be unserviceable.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Prove proper operation of aft bilge alarm.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Conduct annual servicing of fixed halon system and provide report.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Provide additional flares for limited coast wise route. Vessel is required 12 and has 07 on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 November 2019
Resolved
Remove stray wires at operating station.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation bridge visibility
Issued 8 November 2019
Resolved
Replace port center window at operating station. Crack in window is impeding visibility.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 8 November 2019
Resolved
Repair/Replace catch on forward hatch cover.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal
Issued 8 November 2019
Resolved
Repair/replace aft bilge alarm. Tested during inspection and it was not working, no audible or visual at operating station.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 8 November 2019
Resolved
Provide cover plate on engine (clutch housing).
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 29 August 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting NAME with Vsl type precursor (NAME must not include Vsl type precursors, e.g. F/V, M/V) and no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0)
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 1 March 2018
Resolved
Inspect Halon system. Bottle was partially discharged and will need to be re-charged. A no-sail item was generated. Will need to be inspected and charged prior to taking on passengers. A control measure was generated.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 1 March 2018
Resolved
Repair engine room bilge suction pipe. Pipe has a hole in it. A control measure was generated. Operator understands that prior to taking passengers the pipe will have to be repaired.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 1 March 2018
Resolved
Repair light fixture in lazerate.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 1 March 2018
Resolved
Provide MMC for Capt.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 1 March 2018
Resolved
Add crew member to random drug testing program.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 1 March 2018
Resolved
Prove operation of Marine Radar
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 1 March 2018
Resolved
Repair flood light STBD. Light is located on the AFT STBD corner of the cabin.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
Replace all batteries in float lights.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
Provide L/S maintenance log
Communications › Audible Communications › Bell
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
Install bell
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
Provide new start batteries for generator and MDE.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Markings
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
Label life floats with vessel name.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Ventilators
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
Secure port vent cover on cabin
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
Repair navigation light.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
provide one flashlight.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Vent Pipe
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
Install bonding wire.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Ram
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
adjust bolts on steering gear ram
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
adjust high water alarm. Bolt restricting lever
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 29 March 2016
Resolved
Provide valid COD.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 29 March 2016
Resolved
Repair stern light prior to operating at night or reduced visibility.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 29 March 2016
Resolved
Provide asprin and eye-wash for first aid kit.
Ownership record
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