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SAN FRANCISCO SPIRIT

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named SAN FRANCISCO SPIRIT

SAN FRANCISCO SPIRIT is a 1991 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 92 inspections since 1991, most recently in March 2025, along with 98 deficiencies, 2 operational controls and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2011.

Records from 1991 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 4 March 2025.

Built: 1991
Last inspected: 4 March 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 92
Deficiencies: 98 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2007–2011

Identity

971235

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WDJ2504

357573

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367758990

Maury page id

psix-357573

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations61

…administrative events21

…with no type recorded10

Years with a record 31 calendar years (1991–2025)

The 92 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)137.5 ft × 40.0 ft × 12.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 67

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)137.5 ft × 40.0 ft × 12.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 942 / net 282

BuilderNICHOLS BROS BOAT BUILDER INC · FREELAND, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1991

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portSAN FRANCISCO, CA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 22 January 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 it98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
942 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
282 - 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 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

WDJ2504MMSI 367758990 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 14 August 2026, expires 20 October 2036

WDD4339MMSI 367143460 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 October 2006, cancelled 10 December 2016

WAZ3708MMSI 367008060 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 June 1996, cancelled 13 November 2006

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 · 92

4 March 2025 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8077662

7 January 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8059732

20 September 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8007018

13 July 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8007824

22 May 2024 Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7917036

18 March 2024 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7890661

14 December 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7839249

23 May 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7695158

23 May 2023 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7714014

10 January 2023 Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection · Drydock Exam · Plan Review (Other than "T")

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7618742

11 July 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7503438

12 May 2022 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7449612

8 February 2022 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7380181

3 December 2021 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7362014

28 July 2021 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7271031

22 June 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7227415

2 February 2021 Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7134288

16 April 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6939953

17 March 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6928024

23 April 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6666177

7 January 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6606372

2 November 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6573622

14 September 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6540350

16 April 2018 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6395080

29 March 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6113671

1 March 2017 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6095940

25 April 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5862472

15 May 2012 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · USCG Southwest District (dp) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4329194

6 February 2012 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4239346

20 July 2011 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4086930

7 July 2009 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3526901

29 September 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3330721

5 November 2007 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3093409

8 July 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3085370

15 May 2007 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2927993

28 September 2006 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2788918

29 August 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2763402

17 August 2005 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2466342

22 July 2005 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2435791

29 June 2005 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2376887

22 April 2005 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2340765

31 January 2005 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2284054

7 January 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2270801

1 September 2004 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2183674

2 September 2003 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1895102

16 July 2003 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1838698

4 February 2003 Drydock Extension

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1735985

2 May 2002 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1606295

5 October 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1073779

9 May 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1384764

17 April 2001 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1062176

6 February 2001 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1423509

17 September 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 120434

16 May 2000 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1058089

16 May 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1058090

5 May 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1456694

8 March 1999 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 801769

2 February 1999 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1384038

4 June 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1129391

8 May 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1385994

7 January 1997 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1096296

7 May 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1082188

7 May 1996 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1082189

23 February 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 131107

11 May 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 877503

14 February 1995 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1154390

16 May 1994 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1325376

18 May 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 828296

12 April 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1143550

19 March 1993 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 841665

5 February 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1136633

27 January 1993 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1142296

8 December 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1136072

19 October 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 953952

5 August 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 947894

15 July 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1265254

11 June 1992 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 950811

27 May 1992 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 953862

27 May 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1257416

7 May 1992 Excursion Permit

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 951132

26 March 1992 Excursion Permit

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1264402

27 February 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 960089

18 February 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 961918

2 February 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1262588

7 January 1992 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1259942

13 August 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 941759

7 August 1991 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1353214

23 July 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1252129

26 June 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1222384

18 June 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1194574

13 June 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1217044

8 June 1991 Inclining Experiment · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 930933

Deficiency record · 98

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers

Issued 4 March 2025 Resolved

Fire dampers, where required by this section, must comply with the following requirements...A fire damper must close against the draft in the duct... During test of fire dampers MI found one of the fire dampers does not close completely. Make repairs to the fire damper to ensure they close all the way prior to the vessels next charter on 14MAR2025 to the satisfaction of the MI. 46 CFR 116.610(g)(2)

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2025
Resolved 7 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel sent satisfactory video of the damper system operating as intended, video attached.

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

Issued 22 May 2024 Resolved

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the marine inspector shall examine and test the following items to the extent necessary to determine that they are in proper operating condition and fit for the service for which they are intended: Bilge and drainage systems. The means provided for pumping bilges shall be tested by operation. Bilge system was inoperable during inspection, repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 176.25-10(a)(7) Old T

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 25 May 2024
Resolution: Attended vessel and witnessed satisfactory operation of bilges.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors

Issued 22 May 2024 Resolved

Each vessel must meet the applicable requirements in Subchapter S of this chapter: each opening in a watertight bulkhead must have a means to close it watertight. Marine inspector observed Class 2 watertight door at WTB between galley and refrigerator pantry (frame 20) with audible air leak into the galley indicating improper watertight seal. 46 CFR 177.13-1 Old T - 46 CFR 171.111 (a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2024
Resolved 1 October 2024
Resolution: Witnessed closure of watertight door, door adjusted properly.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations

Issued 22 May 2024 Resolved

...Where cable protection is carried through watertight decks or bulkheads, the installation shall be such that will insure the watertight integrity of the structure. MI observed cable penetration through watertight bulkhead at frame 20 IVO transducer power supply and penetration through watertight bulkhead at frame 32 that were not watertight.46 CFR 183.10-20(e)Old T

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2024
Resolved 1 October 2024
Resolution: Witnessed repair to watertight cable penetrations

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 22 May 2024 Resolved

Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure and have either:(1) A pressure type connector on each conductor;(2) A solder lug on each conductor;(3) A splice made with a pressure type connector to a flexible lead or conductor; or(4) A splice that is soldered, brazed, or welded to a flexible lead or conductor. MI observed incorrect wire splice for waterbug alert system forward of frame 20 in bilge void below galley. 46 CFR 120.340(g)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2024
Resolved 1 October 2024
Resolution: Operator soldered and insulated splices in wiring.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 22 May 2024 Resolved

...The owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of electrical equipment and systems, including the following: Operational test of all emergency electrical systems. During test of emergency lighting, emergency lights at exterior doors on main deck aft (port and starboard), FSD 5, FSD 9 were non operational. 46 CFR 115.806(h)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
Resolution: Received photographs of operational emergency lighting

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

Issued 22 May 2024 Resolved

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. MI observed guard for galley ventilation IVO dishwasher unsecured and falling. 46 CFR 115.830

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2024
Resolved 1 October 2024
Resolution: Guard repaired satisfactorily.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 22 May 2024 Resolved

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. MI observed dead end electrical cable in pilot house IVO fire ax. 46 CFR 120.200(b)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
Resolution: Received photographs of repaired pilot house wiring, re-installation of thermostat.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 22 May 2024 Resolved

A lighting fixture must be installed as follows: Each lighting fixture and lampholder must be fixed. Light fixture in meat refrigerator was found dangling from electrical cable. 36 CFR 120.410(c)(1)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
Resolution: Received photographs of repaired light fixture.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system

Issued 23 May 2023 Resolved

On a vessel of more than 65ft in length, the public address system must be a fixed installation and be audible during normal operating conditions throughout the accommodation spaces and all other spaces normally manned by crew members. Vessels public address system was inaudible in the galley. Correct to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 121.610(b)

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 June 2023
Resolved 7 June 2023
Resolution: Verified PA system in galley.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room

Issued 23 May 2023 Resolved

Lamp, paint and oil lockers and similar compartments shall be constructed of metal or lined with metal. Excessive amounts of coolant, engine oil, lubricants and other flammable materials were improperly stored in the engine room. Remove materials or properly store in an approved paint locker. 46 CFR 177.10-5(c) Old "T"

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 June 2023
Resolved 7 June 2023
Resolution: Verified removal of flammable materials.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers

Issued 23 May 2023 Resolved

Each ship transporting more than 6 passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station must carry a radio operator who holds a marine radio operator permit of higher class license. Vessels captain did not have permit on board. Provide marine radio operator permit documentation. 47 CFR 80.159(e)(1)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 June 2023
Resolved 7 June 2023
Resolution: Verified radio operator permit.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 11 July 2022 Resolved

At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. If more than one ring life buoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. The vessel did not have any ring buoys with a lifeline attached. 46 CFR 117.70(c)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 July 2022
Resolution: Operator added lifeline.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery

Issued 12 May 2022 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. The vessel's port generator malfunctioned causing it to overheat and create excessive smoke. Vessel operator to provide the cause and provide adequate repairs prior to carriage of passengers. 46 CFR 182.100

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 June 2022
Resolved 21 May 2022
Resolution: Per ABS part 4, generator was run at 100% capacity for 1 hour.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors

Issued 22 June 2021 Resolved

For each watertight door which is in a required subdivision bulkhead, an indicator light must be installed in the pilot house and at each other vessel operating station from which the door is not visible. The indicator must show whether the door is open or closed. Switch at watertight door was not sending proper signal to operating station of status of watertight door. 46 CFR 170.270(e)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2021
Resolved 3 August 2021
Resolution: Verified watertight door indicator for engineroom was properly displayed at the pilothouse.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 22 June 2021 Resolved

Each buoyant apparatus/lifefloat on the vessel may be used to meet the requirements of this part as long as the survival craft is in good and serviceable condition. Top port forward buoyant apparatus found with puncture. Remove from service and replace with new. Top port aft life float found with minor cracking. Patch top port aft life float. 46 CFR 117.15(a)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2021
Resolved 15 July 2021
Resolution: Top identified BA removed from service. Identified life floats properly patched to avoid future issues.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation

Issued 22 June 2021 Resolved

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. VHF radio antenna wire was found detached. 46 CFR 120.200(a)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2021
Resolved 15 July 2021
Resolution: Antenna wire properly repaired.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 22 June 2021 Resolved

Coast Pilot was found out dated. Corrected on the spot.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 June 2021
Resolved 22 June 2021
Resolution: Updated coast pilot was added to pilot house documents on the spot.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)

Issued 22 June 2021 Resolved

EPIRB Testing log was not properly filled out. Corrected on the spot, EPIRD test sat/logged.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 June 2021
Resolved 22 June 2021

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 22 June 2021 Resolved

First-aid kit found with expired pain relievers. Corrected on the spot with new.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 June 2021
Resolved 22 June 2021

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 22 June 2021 Resolved

Dead battery discovered for waterlight on lifefloat. New battery installed on the spot with spare.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 June 2021
Resolved 22 June 2021

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 14 September 2018 Resolved

MMSI: Vsl is broadcasting MMSI from expired FCC License, CLSN: Vsl is broadcasting Call Sign from expired FCC License

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 July 2020
Resolution: Corrected.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail

Issued 16 April 2018 Resolved

Side windows on all passenger decks have drilled holes no longer used, no locking mechanism, and no means to restrict passengers over the 29" bulkhead. Provide permanent repair proposal within 30 days which addresses fire control, security, and passenger safety concerns. Do not implement proposed plan until receiving approval from this office. 46 CFR 116.415, 33 CFR 104.265, 46 CFR 116.900.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 May 2018
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: All holes were filled (fire retardant), locks were added for security, and blocks were installed to prevent opening windows far enough for someone to fall out.

Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Escape Route Signs

Issued 29 March 2017 Resolved

Apply signage to indicate how to open Engine Room escape hatch

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 April 2017
Resolved 11 April 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot

Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records

Issued 15 May 2012 Resolved

MIS form not submitted by March 15 as required by 46 CFR part 16.500.

Due 14 June 2012
Resolved 21 May 2012
Resolution: DER emailed proof of MIS submission.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records

Issued 15 May 2012 Resolved

No copy of contract or proof of enrollment in Consortium as required by 46 CFR 16.

Due 14 June 2012
Resolved 21 May 2012
Resolution: DER emailed copy of updated consortium contract.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor

Issued 3 April 2012 Resolved

Replace damaged battery post on center MDE starting battery.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 3 April 2012
Resolved 3 April 2012
Resolution: Replaced batttery.

Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls

Issued 3 April 2012 Resolved

Discharge time delay did not provide required 30 second delay.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 3 April 2012
Resolved 3 April 2012
Resolution: Fixed on the spot by Global Fire and Safety Technician.

Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Serviceable

Issued 3 April 2012 Resolved

Large stress crack and pit rendered unservicable.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 3 April 2012
Resolved 3 April 2012
Resolution: Condemned and removed from COI.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational

Issued 3 April 2012 Resolved

Lazarette bilge alarm not functional.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 3 April 2012
Resolved 3 April 2012
Resolution: Reconnected wiring.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)

Issued 7 July 2009 Resolved

Apply required amount of retroreflective material to all ring lifebouys onboard.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 August 2009
Resolved 29 September 2009
Resolution: Provided correct amount of retro-reflective tape on each life ring bouy.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard

Issued 7 July 2009 Resolved

Replace ladder rungs 1-5 on collision bulkhead in #1 hold.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 August 2009
Resolved 29 September 2009
Resolution: Replaced ladder with new.

Engineering › Thrusters › Piping

Issued 7 July 2009 Resolved

Replace missing bracket assemblies for the bow thruster hydraulic piping in the #2 void.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 August 2009
Resolved 29 September 2009
Resolution: Install required bracket for bow thruster hydraulic piping.

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts