SUSAN HUDSON

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

SUSAN HUDSON is a 1991 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2017, most recently in July 2026, along with 35 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 July 2026.

Built: 1991
Last inspected: 27 July 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 19
Deficiencies: 35 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 27 July 2026

Recorded inspections19

…physical examinations16

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 35 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 9 calendar years (2017–2026)

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

973891

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WDI2503

360762

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-360762

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 7.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 37 / net 30

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderCUSTOM DESIGN SERVICES · FULTON, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1991

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portATLANTIC CITY, NJ

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery

DocumentationValid · issued 14 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 it30 - Simplified, Net Ton
37 - Simplified, Gross 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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 19

27 July 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC LAWRENCE O. LAWSON (WPC 1120) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8449779

29 October 2025 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8259445

7 May 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8130938

5 March 2025 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8088786

21 January 2025 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8066700

6 March 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7874901

14 December 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7838697

16 August 2023 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7769624

12 April 2023 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7667853

3 November 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7587954

28 October 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7339523

27 September 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7321499

20 October 2020 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7080965

22 October 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6839335

27 September 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6822797

9 April 2019 Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6659003

19 October 2017 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6290134

5 October 2017 Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6280270

5 January 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6065968

Deficiency record · 35

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 21 January 2025 Resolved

Short lengths of approved non metallic flexible hose, fixed by two hose clamps at each end of the hose, may be used at machinery connections for a keel cooler installation. MI observed starboard main engine keel cooler hose damaged resulting in slight drip of coolant in space. Replace hose to the satisfaction of the attending MI.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 February 2025
Resolved 5 March 2025
Resolution: Recevied, reviewed, and approved pictures showing keel cooler flexible hose has been replaced.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 21 January 2025 Resolved

The owner shall ensure vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system. Vessel must have list of all crew (identified by position) allowed to access key and kept in a logbook with dates/times, rooms, and name/rank of crew member when crew utilizes master key (can be electronic, must be readily available).

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 February 2025
Resolved 5 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel has removed padlock key from head to meet the requirements of USC 3106

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 3 November 2022 Resolved

The cooling water strainer on the vessel's generator was zip-tied in place. Make appropriate permanent repairs ensuring that the strainer is secured. 46 CFR 182.10-1 (Old T)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 December 2022
Resolved 2 December 2022
Resolution: Def cleared

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

Issued 29 October 2020 Resolved

A separate circuit, fused at the main distribution panel shall be provided for each radio-phone installation. Provide separate over current protection for each VHF radio installation. - 46 CFR 183.05-25(a)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: Second VHF moved to spare circuit breaker in main panel.

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

Issued 29 October 2020 Resolved

Switches other than those mounted on the switchboard shall be of the enclosed type. Radio amplifier installed in wheelhouse had a circuit breaker hanging in the overhead creating a hazard. Amplifier was also not subject to plan review/approval process. Remove audio amplifier, circuit breaker and associated wiring. - 46 CFR 183.05-15(d)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: Amplifier and hanging circuit breaker removed.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft

Issued 29 October 2020 Resolved

Life floats need to be stowed in such a manner as to enable crew members to manually launch in an emergency. The current length of line attaching the top life float to the bottom life float does not allow a crew member to lower the top life float to the point of embarkation without also having to move the second life float along with it. - 46 CFR 180.130(a)(7)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: Painter between life floats extended.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape

Issued 29 October 2020 Resolved

Emergency escape hatch is not labeled on the outside. Label hatch in clearly legible letters at least 2 inches high "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR". - 46 CFR 185.606

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 November 2020
Resolved 9 November 2020
Resolution: Proper labeling has been applied.

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

Issued 22 October 2019 Resolved

Install positive shutoff valve at the hull penetration for the submersible bilge pump in the lazarrette. 46CFR182.520(f)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 November 2019
Resolved 23 October 2019
Resolution: Operator installed a 1/4 turn ball valve.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking

Issued 22 October 2019 Resolved

Grind cracks found on the circular insert located in the forepeak. Make available for inspection, due December 15th, 2019. 46CFR176.700(a)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 December 2019
Resolved 30 June 2020
Resolution: Cleared def, this was resolved at a follow up inspection last fall/winter.

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

Issued 22 October 2019 Resolved

Remove cooler or install waterproof GFCI outlet to service cooler. Cap penetration in bulkhead. 46CFR183.10-20(a)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 30 June 2020
Resolution: Cleared def, this was resolved at a follow up inspection last fall/winter.

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

Issued 27 September 2019 Resolved

Provide spacers between life floats. - 46 CFR 180.137(f)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 November 2019
Resolved 9 October 2019
Resolution: Received photographs of the spacers from the O/O.

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

Issued 10 April 2019 Resolved

Install life float. Passenger count limited to 22 persons until new life float provided.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 May 2019
Resolved 3 May 2019
Resolution: Owner purchased and installed new life float.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 10 April 2019 Resolved

Remove and replace #2 bilge alarm light bulb.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 May 2019
Resolved 3 May 2019
Resolution: Light bulb replaced.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational

Issued 23 April 2018 Resolved

07126 Remove excessive oil from engine room bilge prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 182.100. 701 c.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 April 2018
Resolved 24 April 2018
Resolution: Crew satisfactorily removed oil from bilge.

Engineering › Reduction Gearing/Clutches › Hose

Issued 23 April 2018 Resolved

09210 Replace hose on port reduction gear that is leaking. Find and repair oil leaks on both diesel engines by May 7, 2018. 46 CFR 182.100 16c.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 May 2018
Resolved 24 April 2018
Resolution: Leaks fixed and engine room was cleaned.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm

Issued 19 October 2017 Resolved

PWG 01 Prove Proper operation of #3 Bilge High Water Level Alarm. 46 CFR 182.530

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 November 2017
Resolved 19 October 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Bedplate

Issued 19 October 2017 Resolved

PWG 02 Replace/reinstall engine mount bolts underneath reduction gear port engine. 46CFR 176.804

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 November 2017
Resolved 23 April 2018
Resolution: Bolts were reinstalled

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Suction Strainer

Issued 19 October 2017 Resolved

PWG 03 Place metallic plug on bottom of starboard fuel strainer

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 November 2017
Resolved 24 April 2018
Resolution: Crew installed plugs on bothe main engine strainers.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole

Issued 19 October 2017 Resolved

PWG 04 Place metallic securing cable on forepeak watertight hatch. 46CFR"Old S" 171.124(b)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 November 2017
Resolved 23 April 2018
Resolution: Metallic restaining cable installed on bth fore peak and acccomodation watertight hatches.

Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer

Issued 19 October 2017 Resolved

PWG 05 Have all Captains obtain Marine Operators Permit from FCC before operating outside 20nm. 47 CFR 80.155

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 October 2017
Resolved 19 October 2017
Resolution: For documentation purposes. Vessel is on an OCEANs route but none of the normal captains have a Marine Operators Certificate.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment

Issued 19 October 2017 Resolved

PWG 06 Be able to conduct post casualty alchol testing with in 2 hours. Alcohol test strip are expired. 46 CFR 16.240

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 October 2017
Resolved 19 October 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted

Issued 19 October 2017 Resolved

PWG 07 - Log all Fire and Abandon Ship Drills. 46 CFR 185.530

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 October 2017
Resolved 19 October 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the Spot

Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection

Issued 19 October 2017 Resolved

PWG 08 - Log monthly, quarterly, and annual lifesaving equipment inspections. 46 CFR 185.726(d)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 October 2017
Resolved 19 October 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot

Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection

Issued 19 October 2017 Resolved

PWG 09 - Log monthly EPIRB Checks. 46 CFR 185.728

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 October 2017
Resolved 19 October 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the Spot.

Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard

Issued 5 October 2017 Resolved

Waterlines penetrate the collision that are incable of being made watertight. Add valves immediately aft of collision bulke head on waterlines. 46 CFR "Old S" 171.090(g)(3)(ii)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 November 2017
Resolved 24 April 2018

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump