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M/T CELEBRATION
M/T CELEBRATION is a 1991 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 2016, most recently in September 2025, along with 110 deficiencies — 3 with no resolution recorded —, 2 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded and 1 casualty investigation in 2024.
Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 2 September 2025.
- Built
- 1991
- Last inspected
- 2 September 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 110 recorded · 3 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- 1 with no removal date recorded
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2024
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
2 September 2025
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies
110 recorded · 3
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date2
Operational controls
1 with no removal date recorded
Years with a record
9 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
973090
WDQ4794
359901
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-359901
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)74.4 ft × 21.0 ft × 6.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 64 / net 43
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)74.4 ft × 21.0 ft × 6.5 ft
ITC tonnagegross 127 / net 38
BuilderMID-CITY STEEL FABRICATIN · LA CROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 1991
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCOCONUT GROVE, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 3 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it64 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
127 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
43 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
38 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
127 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
43 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
38 - 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 · 25
2 September 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8217470
15 August 2025
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8210923
26 June 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8179035
29 April 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8116973
3 October 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8013862
27 September 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8010685
26 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8016029
11 April 2024
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7889717
8 March 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7879575
1 March 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7867366
15 February 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7866094
2 May 2023
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7706184
20 October 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7575003
11 October 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7574975
8 February 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7392448
18 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7381915
23 June 2020
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6973161
20 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6941372
16 March 2020
Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6927163
18 June 2019
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6717408
20 September 2018
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6544850
31 May 2018
Spot Check · Damage Survey · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6397474
12 June 2017
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6173162
2 June 2016
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5894827
4 May 2016
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5868933
Deficiency record · 110
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 2 September 2025
No resolution recorded
Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. Exhaust leaking from generator into engine room.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Each collision bulkhead required by § 179.210, must be watertight. Collision bulkhead was found holed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 September 2025
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 following maintenance items were identified as a non-conformities:
- Starboard engine alternator belt loose and frayed
- Starboard engine reduction hoses chaffed"
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall view the vessel afloat and shall conduct the following tests and inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances: Examine all weathertight closures above the weather deck. Forward and center bridge windows leaked when water was applied. Repair seal to satisfaction of marine inspector.
Old T - 46CFR176.25-5
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. Original COD is not on vessel. COD onboard expired in July 2025. Current COD was applied for on August 28, 2025.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification the marine inspector shall examime the bilges and other spaces to see that there is no accumulation of oil or other matter which might create a fire hazard. MI observed diesel fuel in the metal cup on the fuel filter for the generator.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 2 September 2025
No resolution recorded
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. Aft entranceway to second deck missing sign for maximim umber of passengers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Dirty, parasites
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other inspection, quarters, toilet and washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, and similar spaces may be examined to determine if they are serviceable and in sanitary condition. MIs observed live and dead roaches in several compartments of the ship. Owner/operator must exterminate infestation with an effective method.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
No marine employer may engage or employ any individual to serve as a crewmember unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer. Captain was not listed as a member of the vessel' s drug testing program.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the wearther must be watertight. The hatch into the forpeak was not properly sealing and water was entering the space. MI observed knife edge wasted and seal compressed in several areas.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
A battery charger intended for connection to a commercial supply voltage shall employ a transformer of the isolating type. An ammeter that is readily visible shall be included in the battery charger circuit. Two chargers installed for two ship's service battery banks had no ammeters installed in the circuits being charged.
46 CFR 183.05-20(f)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. FCC Station License in not on vessel
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Garbage record book
Issued 2 September 2025
No resolution recorded
The master or person in charge of a ship, including a drilling rig or platform, to which this section applies shall ensure that one or more placards meeting the requirements of this section are displayed in prominent locations and in sufficient numbers so that they can be read by the crew and passengers. These locations must be readily accessible to the intended reader and may include embarkation points, food service facilities, garbage handling spaces, living spaces, and common areas on deck. Garbage plaquard is missing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Fill pipes and sounding pipes must run as directly as possible, preferably in a straight line, from the deck connection to the top of the tank. Such pipes must terminate on the weather deck and must be fitted with shutoff valves, watertight deck plates, or screw caps, suitably marked for identification. Fuel fill not labeled as required.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Ventilation (Accommodation)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Each potable water tank shall be provided with a means of drainage and, if it is equipped with a manhole, overflow, vent, or a device for measuring depth of water, provision shall be made to prevent entrance into the tank of any contaminating substance. Water fill is missing fill cap.
21 CFR 1250.82(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Installations and equipment shall be made reasonably reasonably safe from electrical shock of personnel. MI's found open light receptacles in the overhead spaces of holds #2 and #3 below deck.
Old T - 46 CFR 183.01-5(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be of an approved type, constructed in accordance with subpart 160.050 of this chapter. Two of the new life rings were not approved under 160.050. The SOLAS tape on the ring was also not approved. Replace ring life buoy with approved type.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Concrete patch was found in engine room next to starboard engine sea suction. Must complete permanent repair at next drydock.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other inspection, quarters, toilet and washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, and similar spaces may be examined to determine if they are serviceable and in sanitary condition. MI observed that the PVC sink drain in the prep area was not properly connected to the drain hose causing water to leak onto the base of the cabinet when the water was running.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
A vessel must comply with ...47 CFR part 80.
When using DSC techniques...ship stations must use maritime mobile service identities (MMSI) assigned by the Commission or its designees.
MMSI was not entered into DSC radio.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 August 2025
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow for safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Passengers on board the vessel observed water intrusion from the main cabin overhead subsequently running down the bulkheads during a heavy rain event. Serving trays were being used to collect the water and dump it overboard. Owner/operator must identify and repair the location of the leak to prevent further water intrusion to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Dirty, parasites
Issued 15 August 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other inspection, quarters, toilet and washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, and similar spaces may be examined to determine if they are serviceable and in sanitary condition. Passengers on board the vessel observed roaches in the area where the food was being prepared and staged. Owner/operator must exterminate infestation with an effective method.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 27 June 2025
Resolved
Each pressure type wire connector and lug must meet UL 486A (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 175.600) or other standard specified by the Commandant. The use of twist-on type wire nuts is permitted under the following conditions: The connections must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due to vibration. Twist-on type wire nuts found installed over bar sink without an enclosure.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable
laws and regulations in such a manner as to afford
adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger
the vessel and the persons to be transported.
The below deficiencies provide objective evidence that the vessel is substandard and not proactively managing technical and operational requirements. Vessel must make correction to the below deficiencies and get underway with marine inspectors to perform satisfactory operational test and drills prior to any movement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment and circuits which are a necessary part of any system vital to the safe navigation of the vessel will be given special consideration and shall be subject to certain additional requirements as determined by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspections. Generator utilized to power fire pump / bilge pump inoperable. 46 CFR 183.01-10(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
A power-driven fire pump shall be installed on each mechanically propelled "L" vessel. Installed fire pump suction valve is seized closed and not able to open in the vent of emergency.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Paper navigation charts for vessel was outdated by two years.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
On or before March 11, 1999, an existing vessel must comply with the bilge high level alarm requirements in § 182.530. On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces: A machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley bilge, or other spaces subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space. High level alarm for engine room found not working. Captain of vessel stated that he cut the wires to it because it was going off non stop.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
On or before March 11, 1999, an existing vessel must comply with the bilge high level alarm requirements in § 182.530. On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces: A machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley bilge, or other spaces subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space. High level alarm for rudder room found not working.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a 60 ft lifeline. Vessel has no lifelines attached to the ring buoys.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating water light. Floating water light on second deck STBD side inoperable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Shutoff valves. installed so as to close against the fuel flow shall be fitted in the fuel supply line one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank shall be operable from outside the tank compartment, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. Remotes for fuel tank shut off valves were found disconnected from the valve assembly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the water light around the body of the ring life buoy. Floating water light lanyard wasted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retro-reflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. None of the ring life buoys were marked with retroreflective tape.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry three hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.021 and three hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.037. Three hand red flares were found expired.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
The owner, charterer, master or managing operator shall instruct each crew member, upon first being employed and prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular vessel and at least once every three months, as to the duties that the crew member is expected to perform in an emergency including, but not limited to, the emergency instructions listed on the emergency instruction placard required by § 185.510 of this part. Drills have not been completed and documented as required.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Wheelhouse -door -window
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Each window, port hole, and its means of attachment to the hull or deck house, must be capable of withstanding the maximum load from wave and wind conditions expected due to its location on the vessel and the authorized route of the vessel. Window on bridge stbd side fractured.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Vessel was found utilizing combustible waste receptacles.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is, or is likely to become, a serious marine incident as defined in § 4.03-2 of subchapter A of this chapter shall comply with the requirements of § 4.06 in subchapter A of this chapter. Alcohol testing device required by 46 CFR 4.06-3 was not available. Captain of vessel stated he was not aware of how alcohol testing would be conducted.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. Hailing port missing from stern of vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
A bilge pipe in a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must be not less than 25 millimeters (1 inch) nominal pipe size. A bilge pipe in a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must be not less than 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) nominal pipe size. A bilge suction must be fitted with a suitable strainer having an open area not less than three times the area of the bilge pipe. All bilge suction screens are plastic and do not meet size requirements. Rudder room completely missing suction screen.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.25-10(a) - 2 fixed power pumps rated at 50 GPM. Fixed power pump installed on starboard engine inoperable.
14 - Pollution Prevention › N/A - No Subsystem › VGP: General
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes. Rudder space found to have oily sludge in bilge.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Dirty, parasites
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection, quarters, 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. Insect infestation found throughout vessel to include bar area and galley.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc. Belt guard missing from starboard engine.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes. Engine room bilges filled with rags that would prevent bilge suction from operating correctly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped: Double hose clamping is required where practicable. Secondary hose clamp is broken on both port and stbd MDE exhaust piping.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Batteries shall be effectively screened by a cage or similar structure to minimize the danger of accidental spark through dropping a metal object across terminals. All batteries in engine room found without protective covers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations shall be marked in at least 1-inch letters indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Remote fuel shutoff stations are not marked with direction of use.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Except where specifically stated otherwise, an existing vessel must comply with the intact stability and seaworthiness regulations which were applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996, or, as an alternative, the vessel may comply with the regulations in this part. Exhaust piping for generator removed leaving a hole in the hull of the engine room.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with § 80.59 once every five years. Vessel does not have updated Radio Telephony Certificate.
47CFR80.902
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
One ship station license will be granted for operation of all maritime services transmitting equipment on board a vessel. Vessel does not have the required Station license.
47CFR80.13
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Except as provided in §§ 80.177 and 80.179, operation of transmitters of any ship station must be performed by a person holding a commercial radio operator license or permit of the class required below. The operator is responsible for the proper operation of the station. No one onboard has a Radio Operator permit. 47CFR80.155
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Fuel fill screw caps shall be suitably marked for identification. Fuel fills are not marked "DIESEL".
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 26 June 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. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. First aid kit missing required contents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets and immersion suits. Storage compartment on main deck aft around bar area, missing label for lifejacket amount in that location.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Storage location for child life jackets did not have an appropriate means for separation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Vessel has multiple different life jackets but missing the donning instructions for new life jackets purchased.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Name of vessel missing on new life jackets.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
A portable or temporary electric cord or cable must be constructed and used in compliance with the requirements of §111.60-13 in subchapter J of this chapter for a flexible electric cord or cable. No flexible cord may be used except as allowed under Sections 400-7 and 400-8 of NFPA NEC 2002. Unless specifically permitted in 400.10, flexible cables, flexible cord sets, and power supply cords shall not be used for the following: (1) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure. Permanently installed extension cords are being used in rudder space.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
An existing vessel equipped with machinery powered by gasoline or other fuels having a flash point of 43.3 °C (110 °F) or lower must comply with the requirements of § 182.410(c) on or before March 11, 1999. An enclosed space containing machinery powered by gasoline or other fuels having a flash point of 43.3 °C (110 °F) or lower must be equipped with a flammable vapor detection device in compliance with § 182.480. Gasoline powered pump found stored in rudder space.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Main propulsion machinery. The marine inspector may require that the main propulsion machinery be operated both ahead and astern. The attached, auxiliary machinery and cooling water system shall be checked. STBD MDE has leak on the jacket water expansion tank.
46CFR176.25-10(a)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Main propulsion machinery. The marine inspector may require that the main propulsion machinery be operated both ahead and astern. The attached, auxiliary machinery and cooling water system shall be checked. Belt that controls alternator and R/W cooling pump on the STBD MDE is loose and can be moved by hand.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
Battery terminal connections shall be made with permanent type connectors. Spring clips and other temporary type clamps are not permitted. Wing nuts found on battery terminals.
OLD T 46 CFR 183.05-20
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 3 October 2024
Resolved
Operator applied cement patch on bottom plate located underneatht the port main engine. Operator instructed to remove cement patch and make proper repairs. Vessel entered dry dock at Hurricane Cove Shipyard on October 3, 2024. Observed satisfactory cutout of bottom plate. Repair continues. Make proper repairs prior to carrying passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 3 October 2024
Resolved
Observed hole on starboard exterior side shell in way of forward concession stand. Make proper repairs to prevent water intrusion into main salon.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 3 October 2024
Resolved
Operator applied composite material in way of broken weld seam in way of the starboard support beam located on 2nd deck aft of the wheel house, allowing water intrusion inside the vessel. Observed water droplets dripping from the ceiling in main salon. Suspected source of water intrusion coming from broken weld seam. Make proper repairs to prevent water intrusion.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 3 October 2024
Resolved
Found wasted bottom plate located in lazarette, aft port corner. Crop and renew wasted metal to good material.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 September 2024
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is:(1) Of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. Office received a report that vessel is experiencing steering issues. Marine inspector will attend vessel to confirm the condition of steering test. Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers until test is complete with marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, shall be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank shall be operable from outside the tank compartment, preferable from an accessible position on the weather deck. Vessel is missing fuel shutoff valves due to deck work making them inaccessible.
46 CFR § 182.20-40 (3)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
On or before March 11, 1999 an existing vessel must comply with the bilge high level alarm requirements in 182.530. Vessel has 04 bilge high level alarms that are inoperable and must be fixed.
46 CFR § 182.115 (d)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Weld port side aft deck plate where there is a hole to the lazarette.
46 CFR § 177.115
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Separate children's and adults life jackets and properly label the stowage space.
46 CFR § 180.78(a)(5)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Make proper repairs to leak in way of starboard fresh water fill.
46 CFR § 177.115
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
The name of a vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and number. Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Properly label all lifesaving equipment including
life jackets and ring buoys.
46 CFR § 185.604 (b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Marking of IMO number
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
For vessels other than those covered in paragraphs (b)
and (c) of this section, the name of the vessel must be
on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and
starboard bow and stern of the vessel. Properly label
vessel's hull.
46 CFR § 67.123 (a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
Each EPIRB ... must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative; The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. Master must ensure monthly test is being done and logged.
46 CFR § 185.728 (c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
Except as provided in § 80.13(c), stations must have an authorization granted by the Federal Communications Commission. Obtain a valid FCC Station License.
47 CFR § 80.405
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
Except as provided in § 173.17, no person may use a vessel to which this part applies unless: It has a number issued on a certificate of number by the issuing authority in the State of principal operation. Obtain a valid FL State Registration.
33 CFR § 173.15
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 11 April 2024
Resolved
The owner or operator must conduct all tests as required by the OCMI, and make the vessel available for all specific inspections and drills. Vessel must complete satisfactory fire drill and man overboard drill in the presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 176.404(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 11 March 2024
Resolved
Operating without a valid COI.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 March 2024
Resolved
Failure to meet requirements of 46 CFR Part 16
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 15 February 2024
Resolved
To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual inspection within the periods specified in § 176.500(b)(1) [annual inspection within 3 months before or after each anniversary date] and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed. Vessel did not complete annual COI inspection w/i 3 months before or after anniversary date.
46 CFR 176.502
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Vessel missing FCC Station License. Provide valid station license.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Vessel not equipped with an EPIRB on a Limited Coastwise route. Vessel restricted to within 3 miles of shore until vessel is installed with a valid EPIRB.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Vessel's PA system not working properly. Make repairs for proper operation of PA system.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Ground detection is not functioning properly. Make proper repairs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Vessel not equipped with serviceable life buoys, provide 3 life buoys in serviceable conditions.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Properly mark stowage of life jackets.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Observed excessive leaking from shaft seal. Make proper repairs to shaft seal.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Did not witness satisfactory bilge suction from steering compartment. Make proper repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
High level bilge alarms did not operate from steering compartment and engine room to indicators on the bridge.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Monitoring of voyage or passage plan
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Vessel missing marking indicating passenger capacity on upper deck. Install proper marking for passenger capacity on upper deck.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 18 January 2022
Resolved
To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual inspection within the periods specified in 176.500(b)(1) [annual inspection within 3 months before or after each anniversary date] and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed. Vessel is outside of three month window for Inspection and is not permitted to operate until annual inspection has been completed.
46CFR176.502
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 23 June 2020
Resolved
Life ring must be relabeled with vessel name and grabline must be replaced.
46 CFR 180.70
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 June 2020
Resolved
Deep fat fryer in galley must be removed.
46 CFR 184.700
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 23 June 2020
Resolved
Upper deck passenger capacity placard must be replaced at the entraceway to that deck.
46 CFR 185.602
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 18 June 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 182.530 (a)- On a vessel of at least 26 ft a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Rudder Room visual indication was not working., replace as necessary.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 18 June 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 185.604 (i)-Each ring life buoy must be marked with type II retroreflective material. Retro-reflective tape on life buoy is deteriorated and needs to be replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 June 2019
Resolved
46 CFR 183.200 (b) Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew and other persons from electrical hazards including fire caused by or originating from electrical equipment. Vessel has 03 extension cords used on main deck for lights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 18 June 2019
Resolved
46CFR 180.68 (a) A vessel on a limited Coastwise route needs 6 red flares and 6 orange hand smoke distress signals. Vessel only has 11 flares on board. Needs one more.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 18 June 2019
Resolved
47 CFR 80.903- Every vessel subject must have an inspection of the radio installation once every five years by an FCC licensed technician.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Vessels on partially protected routes are required to have 6 day and 6 night signal flares. Add 3 day flares and 2 night flares. 46CFR180.35-5(a)1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Rubber couplings on pipes should be double clamped. Various couplings throughout engine compartment found inadequate. Double clamp all couplings identified during inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Shutoff cylinoid terminal connector on auxilary engine needs replaced with fully enclosed terminal lug.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Clamps on outflow pipe from generator are inadequate. Replace with correct size.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 September 2018
Resolved
Vessel must complete an annual inspection prior to carrying passengers.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 12 June 2017
Resolved
Vessels on a limited coastwise route are required to have 6 red distress signals and 6 daylight distress signals. Vessel is missing 3 daylight and 2 red distress signals. Replace missing distress signals.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 5 May 2016
Resolved
Provide repair proposal for portside steel hull bottom wastage under engine bed. Also, stern centerline to portside wastage.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 5 May 2016
Resolved
Crop and renew as original wastage on centerline water tank hold bulkhead.
Casualty record · 1
26 September 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8016029
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.
Ownership record
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