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EXPLORER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named EXPLORER

EXPLORER is a 1991 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 61 inspections since 1991, most recently in March 2026, along with 15 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2023.

Records from 1991 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 30 March 2026.

Built: 1991
Last inspected: 30 March 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 61
Deficiencies: 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2011–2023

Identity

974101

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WAU3844

361165

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367113490

Maury page id

psix-361165

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations47

…administrative events9

…with no type recorded5

Years with a record 34 calendar years (1991–2026)

The 61 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)79.1 ft × 20.0 ft × 7.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 62 / net 42

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)79.1 ft × 20.0 ft × 7.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 126 / net 82

BuilderGULF CRAFT INC · PATTERSON, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1991

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portNEW YORK, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 28 April 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it82 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
42 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
126 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
62 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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

WAU3844MMSI 367113490 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 July 2026, expires 10 July 2036

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 · 61

30 March 2026 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8340828

5 November 2025 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8248888

20 November 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8031436

31 October 2024 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8032348

14 March 2024 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7879090

21 November 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · SIP Inspection/Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7828650

21 August 2023 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7774376

21 August 2023 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7776387

21 August 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7791265

13 March 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7650207

14 November 2022 SIP Inspection/Audit · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7592575

8 November 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7330953

13 April 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7174086

29 October 2020 COI Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7078374

21 May 2019 MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · SIP Inspection/Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6660387

18 April 2019 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6653650

21 June 2018 SIP Inspection/Audit · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6441101

24 August 2017 MTSA Verification · SIP Inspection/Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6237688

18 May 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6148963

23 February 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6093186

26 July 2016 SIP Inspection/Audit · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5952544

3 March 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5826210

5 August 2015 MTSA Verification · SIP Inspection/Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5206348

28 August 2014 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4967893

26 May 2014 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4869620

4 July 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Fire Island · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4069977

4 July 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4070225

15 March 2010 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3695786

15 March 2010 SIP Initial Entry · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3783296

30 March 2009 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3443110

20 March 2009 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3438255

18 June 2008 Plan Review (Other than "T")

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3239733

5 May 2008 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3199441

21 March 2007 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2891874

10 August 2006 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2750121

23 March 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2607543

7 June 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2389325

2 March 2005 Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · MSFO LONG ISLAND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2301241

7 April 2004 MARPOL Annex V Examination · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSFO LONG ISLAND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2036138

16 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1971039

26 March 2003 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSFO LONG ISLAND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1760218

19 March 2003 MARPOL Annex V Examination · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSFO LONG ISLAND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1760100

28 February 2002 Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination

Physical examination · MSFO LONG ISLAND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1489847

21 March 2001 MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1439168

16 March 2001 Hull Examination

Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1391513

5 February 2001 Administrative

Administrative · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1057868

15 February 2000 COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination

Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1384365

24 March 1999 Hull Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 797775

22 March 1999 Administrative

Administrative · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 811497

24 March 1998 MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 787366

24 February 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1095018

20 February 1997 Hull Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1094116

21 February 1996 MARPOL Annex V Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1193078

24 February 1995 MARPOL Annex V Examination · COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1135225

12 April 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1023607

14 April 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1152818

1 December 1992 Hull Examination

Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1138496

30 March 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 946238

16 July 1991 Administrative

Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1248372

11 May 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1221510

1 May 1991 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1228431

Deficiency record · 15

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

Issued 5 November 2025 Resolved

Prior to operating in passenger service provide permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector area on transom where holed through IVO starboard inboard exhaust.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 November 2025
Resolved 12 March 2026

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 21 August 2023 Resolved

Starboard main engine turbo charger oil feed line fitting leaked causing a fire.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 August 2023
Resolved 21 August 2023
Resolution: Attended vessel where new oil feed line was installed and tested.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter

Issued 15 March 2010 Resolved

Inspected & renewed by crew.

Due 15 March 2010
Resolved 15 March 2010
Resolution: Inspected & renewed by crew. // SIP action.

Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Machinery Spaces

Issued 15 March 2010 Resolved

Inspected & renewed by crew. Fire damper cleaned and hinges lubricated. tested and found working satisfactorily.

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 15 March 2010
Resolved 15 March 2010
Resolution: Inspected & renewed by crew. // SIP action.

Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Accommodation Spaces

Issued 15 March 2010 Resolved

Fire rated panels on overhead of main passenger accommodation renewed. Materials as per original// ISCG approval 164.112/87/0

Due 15 March 2010
Resolved 15 March 2010
Resolution: Inspected & renewed by crew. // SIP action.

Communications › Internal Communications System › Engine Order Telegraph System

Issued 15 March 2010 Resolved

Emergency stop for SMDE was hanging up. Cleaned & freed by crew.

Due 15 March 2010
Resolved 15 March 2010
Resolution: Inspected & repaired by crew. // SIP action.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)

Issued 15 March 2010 Resolved

Center MDE exhaust pipe lagging found worn. New lagging fitted by crew.

Due 15 March 2010
Resolved 15 March 2010
Resolution: Inspected & renewed by crew. // SIP action.

Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition

Issued 21 March 2007 Resolved

Repair fire pump suction piping.

Due 26 March 2007
Resolved 26 April 2007
Resolution: Welded fx area.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm

Issued 21 March 2007 Resolved

Prove operation of E/R bilge alarm.

Condition: Unknown
Due 26 March 2007
Resolved 26 March 2007

Communications › Internal Communications System › Engine Order Telegraph System

Issued 21 March 2007 Resolved

Repair cable guide for port MDE clutch control at red gear lever.

Due 26 March 2007
Resolved 26 March 2007

Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing

Issued 21 March 2007 Resolved

Provide proof of service.

Due 26 March 2007
Resolved 26 March 2007
Resolution: Sighted certificate from service company.

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service

Issued 21 March 2007 Resolved

Provide proof of service.

Due 26 March 2007
Resolved 26 March 2007
Resolution: Sighted service certificate.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators

Issued 19 March 2003 Resolved

Audible alarm inop. repair/renew. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bilge Alarm

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2003
Resolved 25 March 2003

Fire Fighting

Issued 19 March 2003 Resolved

Service all fire equipment.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2003
Resolved 18 April 2003

Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus

Issued 28 February 2002 Resolved

PROVIDED 4 REPLACEMENT PADDLES FOR THE LIFEFLOATS.

Due 31 March 2002
Resolved 14 March 2002

Casualty record · 2

4 July 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4070225

21 August 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7791265

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.