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STARLITE SAPPHIRE
STARLITE SAPPHIRE is a 2000 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 49 deficiencies and 7 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2017.
Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 January 2026.
- Built
- 2000
- Last inspected
- 8 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 49 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 7 investigations · 2005–2017
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
8 January 2026
…with no type recorded3
Deficiencies
49 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
11 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
1093860
WDG5513
3568
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-3568
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)99.5 ft × 22.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 82 / net 56
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)99.5 ft × 22.0 ft × 6.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 220 / net 74
BuilderMID CITY STEEL FABRICATING INC · LA CROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 2000
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portST PETERSBURG, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 25 July 2025 · expires 31 August 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 it82 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
220 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
56 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
74 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
220 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
56 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
74 - Convention (Subpart B), 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 · 24
8 January 2026
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8286084
4 September 2025
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8141960
8 January 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8041851
11 January 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7843086
15 September 2023
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7752741
12 April 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7666989
11 October 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7517870
27 April 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7433938
11 January 2022
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7345627
15 December 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7345617
21 July 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7255370
14 December 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7111791
10 December 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6860829
14 January 2019
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6871149
6 January 2019
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6606076
18 September 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6520724
15 December 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6326695
27 September 2017
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6276457
14 September 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6173761
11 September 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6269480
25 October 2016
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6009663
6 September 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5993638
25 February 2016
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5822514
25 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5827220
Deficiency record · 49
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
Independent fuel tanks must be designed and constructed as to meet material and construction standards. MI observed fuel tank in bow thruster room containing diesel without documentation specifying the standard to which the tank meets. Provide evidence of the standard for the fuel tank.
46CFR182.440(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with subchapter Q. MI observed floating waterlight attached to ring buoy with unapproved battery installation. Unapproved Alkaline batteries must be removed and the specified Lithium Batteries must be installed.
46CFR180.70(d)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed and maintained to Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. MI observed stbd fwd deck light on top of pilot house allowing water intrusion affecting wiring inside junction box.
46CFR183.200
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. MI observed raw water leak on No. 2 generator. Repair leak.
46CFR182.100
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. MI observed oil leak on Stbd engine at oil filters. Repair leak.
46CFR182.100
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. MI observed fuel leak on Port engine. Repair leak.
46CFR182.100
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
46CFR185.604(h)
705 c
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retro reflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018. Inspector observed 6 adult and 01 child life jackets not sufficiently marked with retro reflective tape. Passenger count reduced until resolved.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
46CFR176.808(a)(2)
705c
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner shall be prepared to have the vessel ready for inspection of lifesaving equipment and systems, including inspection of each marine buoyant device. Inspector observed improper installation of mounting bracket to secure water light.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
46CFR185.604(i)
705c
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018. Inspector observed missing retroreflective material.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
46CFR176.804(c)
16c
At each subsequent inspection for certification, the owner shall be prepared to have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel, and piping systems, including inspection of all machinery essential to the routine operation of the vessel including generators. Inspector observed raw water hose cracking on fwd generator.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
46CFR176.800(a)
16c
Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Inspector observed STBD MDE fuel supply line corroded and requires replacement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
46CFR176.800(a)
16c
Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Inspector observed exhaust manifold missing bolt.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
46cfr176.800(a)
16c
Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Inspector observed port MDE fuel filter housing not properly attached.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
46CFR179.320(c)
16c
A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. Inspector observer penetration in bulkhead not watertight.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
46CFR176.800(a)
16c
Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Inspector observed engine room house keeping not IAW good marine practice.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
46CFR183.410(c)(1)
16c
Each fixture must comply with § 183.200. Inspector observed light fixture not operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
46CFR176.818
16c
At each inspection for certification, toilet and washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, and similar spaces may be examined to determine that they are serviceable and in a sanitary condition. Inspector observed galley and similar spaces were not in sanitary condition.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Water, pipes, tanks
Issued 8 January 2025
Resolved
46CFR176.800(a)
50c
A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Inspector observed AC accumulator tank not properly secured IAW good marine practice.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Pre-engineered system storage cylinder gauge in the the bow thruster space is in the red indicating the storage cylinder is not sufficiently charged.
Bow thruster is not to be used until the cylinder is recharged or replaced.
46 CFR 181.420(a)(4)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the OCMI.
40-B:C fire extinguisher gauge in the main salon locker is in the the red indicating the bottle is not sufficiently charged; extinguisher must be replaced.
46 CFR 181.500(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
Portable fire extinguisher installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] fire extinguisher in the galley is not mounted; extinguisher to be properly mounted.
46 CFR 181.500
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail
Starboard propulsion engine attached pump belt is not protected by a guard. Install guard around belt and pulleys.
46 CFR 177.960
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 January 2024
Resolved
Each distribution panel or switchboard must be totally enclosed and of the dead front type.
Breaker panel in potable water tank space does not have a door or cover. Install door onto panel.
46 CFR 183.330(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from machinery failure, and personnel injury.
Vessel reported loss of propulsion of stbd engine resulting in allision with pier.
Provide damage assessment and proof of proper system operation for CG review and approval prior to carrying passengers.
46 CFR 182.100
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 October 2022
Resolved
The main engine exhaust piping must be properly supported by noncombustible hangers or blocks.
The port main diesel engine exhaust piping was found installed without supports or hangers.
46 CFR 182.43(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 October 2022
Resolved
Nonmetallic hose may be used for wet exhaust systems provided it is double clamped.
The port main diesel engine flexible exhaust hose was found with only one hose clamp attached.
46 CFR 182.43(e)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 October 2022
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine jacket water discharge temperature must be provided for all propulsion engines installed in the vessel.
The port main diesel engine jacket water temp gauge was found inoperable during an test of the main propulsion system.
46 CFR 182.410(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 October 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements.
MI observed dry rot, cracking and wear on the starboard main engine alternator drive belt.
46 CFR 182.200(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 October 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect persons and the vessel from electrical hazards.
MI observed the positive conductor on the starboard generator starter with sharp bends and a loose connection.
46 CFR 183.220(b)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 October 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect persons and the vessel from electrical hazards.
MI observed the ground conductor with loose connections at the ground bus inside of the switchboard.
46 CFR 183.220(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 11 January 2021
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system.
Identified both port and starboard closures need to be adjusted to make complete closure of the devices.
46 CFR 182.465(h)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 11 January 2021
Resolved
Where flexibility is necessary, a section of flexible metallic hose may be used. Nonmetallic hose may be used for wet exhaust systems provided it is especially adapted to resist the action of oil, acid, and heat, has a wall thickness sufficient to prevent collapsing or panting, and is double clamped where practicable.
Identified nonmetallic hose dripping from the #2 generator exhaust piping where it was hose clamped from both ends.
46 CFR 182.430(e)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 14 January 2019
Resolved
The Weather deck on a flush deck vessel must be watertight.
Submit proposal for crop out and renew of corrosion found on the aft port side weather deck stairs.
46CFR178.410(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 January 2019
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended.
Forward generator is leaking coolant during operation.
Repair coolant leak and bring generator back to designed operation prior to placing in service. 46 CFR 182.100
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 18 September 2018
Resolved
Permanently repair wastage on overhead, located in starboard side liquor hold, as accepted in approved repair proposal created 20SEP2018.
IAW: 46CFR115.610 (b)
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
05 PFDs' unserviceable. 46 CFR 180.71(a) Reduced to 145 passengers.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Bilge suction strainer in E/R was wasted and holed. Replace. 46 CFR 182.510(b)
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Abandon Ship
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Vessel's abandon ship instructions did not task any crew member or specify who is assigned to the retrieval of the EPRIB when abandoning ship. Add to WQSB.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Flooding Mitigation
Issued 16 October 2017
Resolved
Bilge manifold diagram in E/R confusing and does not correspond to actual bilge configuration. Renew instructions and diagram for dewatering to reflect actual mainfold set up. 46 CFR 176.800(a)
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 14 September 2017
Resolved
Puncture in hull present strbd side of bow post allision with seawall. Repair to satisfaction of the Marine inspector. 46CFR176.802
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 14 September 2017
Resolved
Properly crop out and renew all damaged areas of bow, IAW submitted repair proposal.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 14 September 2017
Resolved
Properly crop out & renew main deck IWO the bow, IAW repair proposal.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 14 September 2017
Resolved
Crop out & renew square bracket on inner side of bulwark, IAW repair proposal.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 14 September 2017
Resolved
Crop out & renew wasted steel on the aft side of chain locker, IAW repair proposal.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 14 September 2017
Resolved
Crop & renew damaged areas of aft/01 deck cap rail, radius corner, bulkhead, handrails & bulwarks, IAW repair proposal.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 14 September 2017
Resolved
Crop out or grind down end of deck longitudinal, located aft void, where hull deflection contacts the end of the longitudinal, for further CG examination.
Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General
Issued 7 September 2016
Resolved
Crop and renew wasted and holed steel window frames port side forward main deck prior to credit hull.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 7 September 2016
Resolved
Remove scale from deck plating located in forward life jacket locker port side and make available for inspection. Crop and renew wasted and holed deck plating as identified.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 25 February 2016
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers, provide attending MI with copy of diver's report following accidental grounding.
Casualty record · 7
9 July 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2427862
12 July 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2425463
2 July 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2980998
22 March 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3970344
25 February 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5827220
11 September 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6269480
15 December 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 6326695
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 1
CAYAH MICHELE (2005–2011). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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.