AMERICAN SPIRIT

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

Built: 1991
Last inspected: 24 September 2025
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 18
Deficiencies: 7 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 24 September 2025

Recorded inspections18

…physical examinations14

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 7 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

971994

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WDC6433

358521

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-358521

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.0 ft × 16.7 ft × 5.2 ft

Registered tonnagegross 21 / net 19

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderELDREDGE WELDING CO · BREWESTER, MA, UNITED STATES · built 1991

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionAuxiliary Sail

Hull shapeSail (Distinct Keel)

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portWASHINGTON, DC

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 25 September 2025 · expires 30 September 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 it21 - Simplified, Gross Ton
19 - 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 · 18

24 September 2025 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8240900

9 April 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8109354

15 January 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8063913

12 December 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8046598

9 October 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8016754

1 August 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7972821

4 September 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7820744

28 August 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7778628

24 August 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7542506

28 July 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7270710

2 July 2020 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6993551

9 March 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6952693

22 November 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6860689

19 July 2019 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6755071

24 August 2018 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6532677

21 August 2017 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6247406

7 June 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5914077

29 April 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5865641

Deficiency record · 7

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 12 December 2024 Resolved

CG001 - A vessel that is exposed to salt water not more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural examination at least once every five years. The vessel was unable to complete its drydock inspection prior to the due date of 30NOV24. A drydock inspection must be completed prior to operations. 46 CFR 176.600(c)(2)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 April 2025
Resolution: Completed Credit Dry Dock

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved

Lakes, bays, and sounds, and rivers routes. A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry: (1) Three hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant; and (2) Three hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel was missing 2 of the 6 flares.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 September 2023
Resolution: New flares have been added.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved

Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 (incorporated by reference, see § 175.600 of this chapter) as amended here: (i) Certification or licensing by a state or local jurisdiction as a fire extinguisher servicing agency will be accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting the personnel certification requirements of NFPA 10 for annual maintenance and recharging of extinguishers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 September 2023
Resolution: All fire extinguishers have been serviced.

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

Issued 24 August 2022 Resolved

A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). The submersible engine room bilge pump was inoperable. 46 CFR 182.520(a)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Received a video from the vessel showing proper operation of the bilge pump.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion

Issued 11 March 2020 Resolved

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] completion of repairs based on accepted repair proposal submitted on 30Jan2020, contact the marine Inspector for re-inspection.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 April 2020
Resolved 15 May 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep completed repair of all deficiencies based on approved proposal. Marine Inspectors visually inspected and conducted NDT (dye pen) and all were deemed to be SAT and met requirements.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment

Issued 24 August 2018 Resolved

Provide 3 - 2 1/2 gallon fire buckets with attached lanyard labeled "Fire Bucket"

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 September 2018
Resolved 25 August 2018
Resolution: Received photos of 3 approved fire buckets on board.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 24 August 2018 Resolved

Floating water light must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet, less than 6 feet. Renew grab lines on ring life buoy.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 September 2018
Resolved 25 August 2018
Resolution: Received photos of new ring life buoy and properly attached water light.

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