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FIRST LADY

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named FIRST LADY

FIRST LADY is a 1991 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 66 inspections since 1991, most recently in April 2026, along with 34 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2023.

Records from 1991 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 April 2026.

Built: 1991
Last inspected: 29 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 66
Deficiencies: 34 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 4 investigations · 2005–2023
Inspected with: 1 other vessel
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

975006

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WAV4648

362282

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367107750

Maury page id

psix-362282

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations47

…administrative events13

…with no type recorded6

Years with a record 33 calendar years (1991–2026)

The 66 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)86.2 ft × 22.0 ft × 9.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 62 / net 42

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)86.2 ft × 22.0 ft × 9.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 164 / net 72

BuilderSTEINER SHIPYARD, INC. · BAYOU LA BATRE, AL, UNITED STATES · built 1991

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portCHICAGO, IL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 20 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it164 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
62 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
72 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
42 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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

WAV4648MMSI 367107750 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 6 May 2026, expires 6 June 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.

Inspected as a tow unit · 1

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

OUILMETTE Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 24996 · 10 October 2005 · activity 2531952

Inspection history · 66

29 April 2026 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8357958

16 January 2026 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8299990

1 April 2025 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8103090

8 May 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7908604

29 July 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7774129

24 May 2023 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7695420

1 May 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7937025

7 November 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7594081

17 May 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7452855

28 April 2022 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7439806

5 August 2021 Administrative Inspection · Security Breach

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7281260

24 May 2021 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7205469

29 April 2020 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6945525

23 January 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6894756

28 May 2019 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6697387

16 May 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6576217

2 May 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6574853

16 October 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6290713

18 May 2017 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6149962

26 January 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6077585

28 April 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5864410

21 August 2014 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4961265

2 July 2012 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4364831

4 June 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4333337

18 May 2012 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4318566

23 February 2012 Plan Review (Other than "T")

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4259898

2 September 2011 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4133892

7 May 2009 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3469834

13 March 2009 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3432893

25 February 2009 Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3423499

29 May 2008 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3229072

30 October 2007 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3089792

26 April 2007 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2910292

9 May 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2644721

9 May 2006 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2644745

24 April 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2632045

12 October 2005 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2513085

10 October 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2531952

27 April 2005 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2342576

28 July 2004 Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2148398

23 June 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2092324

28 April 2004 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2050855

22 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1981670

24 April 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1764468

15 November 2002 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1696022

1 May 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1493951

2 May 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1370157

30 May 2000 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 819027

27 April 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1426380

14 June 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1399137

29 April 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1127748

29 April 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1388572

4 November 1997 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1425987

3 November 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 176142

1 May 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1435962

22 April 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1424217

20 April 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1411100

6 December 1994 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1394230

28 April 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1419276

1 July 1993 Administrative

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 849883

6 May 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1141717

7 April 1993 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1145802

18 November 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1136172

17 June 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1262534

3 July 1991 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1243694

19 June 1991 Initial Certification · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 938061

Deficiency record · 34

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

Issued 28 May 2019 Resolved

Life rings do not have required 4 strips of retro material around ring. Install required retro material to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 May 2019
Resolution: Retro material was installed on all life rings to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

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

Issued 28 May 2019 Resolved

Retro material on 2 life jackets needed repair/replacing. Repair/replace retro material on life jackets to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspectors.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 May 2019
Resolution: Retro material was replaced on life jackets to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

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

Issued 28 May 2019 Resolved

Light fixture in galley was missing lamps and diffuser cover. Repair/replace light fixture and restore to proper operation to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 May 2019
Resolution: Light fixture in galley was repaired/replaced and returned to proper operation to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

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

Issued 28 May 2019 Resolved

26 adult life jackets were found stowed in restricted and locked galley space, not accessible to passengers. Have life jackets accessibel to passengers above decks to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector. 46CFR180.25-10 "OLD T"

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 May 2019
Resolution: Life jackets were removed to upper decks and stowed to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange

Issued 16 October 2017 Resolved

Penetration within 6 inches of deepest load water line in side shell did not have positive closure device. Old "S" 46 CFR 171.119

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 December 2017
Resolved 27 January 2020

Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Machinery Spaces

Issued 16 October 2017 Resolved

Piping pentration in machinery space bulkhead is plastic and does not meet A-0 boundary requriements.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 November 2017
Resolved 2 November 2017
Resolution: After removal of insulation a small metal sleeve was found and the original installtion is in compliance with fire protection rules at the time of construction.

Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning

Issued 28 April 2006 Resolved

Properly train senior deckhand in accordance with guidance found in NVIC 1-91.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 May 2006
Resolution: Senior deckhand showed proficiencies of position. NVIC 1-91 was used as a guidance during all aspects of the drills.

Fire Fighting

Issued 29 April 1999 Resolved

Provide plan for installation of engine room vent closures in accordance with (old) 182.465(h) & (new-K) 119.465(h)

Condition: Unknown
Due 29 April 1999
Resolved 29 April 1999

Engineering

Issued 4 November 1997 Resolved

Determine extent of damage to Stbd shaft, prop, cutlass bearing and marine gear. Make repairs as required and prove operation of starboard propulsionsystem in all modes prior to carriage of passengers.

Condition: Unknown
Due 4 November 1997
Resolved 4 November 1997

Navigation

Issued 1 May 1997 Resolved

Prove proper operation of both depth sounders, or remove them from the vessel.

Condition: Unknown
Due 31 May 1997
Resolved 24 June 1997

Lifesaving

Issued 1 May 1997 Resolved

Replace missing labeling on life jacket storage locker.

Condition: Unknown
Due 31 May 1997
Resolved 24 June 1997

Electrical

Issued 1 May 1997 Resolved

Replace missing machinery guards on both ship's service generators.

Condition: Unknown
Due 31 May 1997
Resolved 24 June 1997

Engineering

Issued 1 May 1997 Resolved

Replace missing machinery guards on both main diesel engines.

Condition: Unknown
Due 31 May 1997
Resolved 24 June 1997

Documentation

Issued 1 May 1997 Resolved

Prove current status of vessel's certificate of documentation.

Condition: Unknown
Due 31 May 1997
Resolved 24 June 1997

Lifesaving

Issued 20 April 1995 Resolved

Post sign limiting passenger count for upper deck to 95 persons.

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 May 1995
Resolved 19 May 1995

Engineering

Issued 20 April 1995 Resolved

Renew Air System sight glass.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 June 1995
Resolved 22 June 1995

Lifesaving

Issued 20 April 1995 Resolved

Labeling all life preserver containers in accordance with _x001C_ 46 CFR 180.25-15(b).

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 May 1995
Resolved 19 May 1995

Lifesaving

Issued 20 April 1995 Resolved

Provide ring life buoy waterlight prior to nightime operation, but not later than 04MAY95.

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 May 1995
Resolved 19 May 1995

Fire Fighting

Issued 20 April 1995 Resolved

Provide proof of most recent annual fire extinguisher servicing.

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 May 1995
Resolved 19 May 1995

Lifesaving

Issued 20 April 1995 Resolved

Make operable emergency light fixtures in galley and on main deck nearest female head.

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 May 1995
Resolved 19 May 1995

Documentation

Issued 6 December 1994 Resolved

Vessel is limited to carriage of no more than 225 passengers, due to the addition of sound deadening cement deck underlayment.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 December 1994
Resolved 6 December 1994

Lifesaving

Issued 28 April 1994 Resolved

PROPERLY STENCIL TOPSIDE OF ENGINE ROOM ESCAPE SCUTTLE.