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DESERT PRINCESS
- Built
- 1991
- Last inspected
- 4 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 65 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
4 January 2026
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
65 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)74.2 ft × 28.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 81 / net 55
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)74.2 ft × 28.0 ft × 6.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 249 / net 74
BuilderMID-CITY STEEL FAB · LA CROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 1991
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBOULDER CITY, NV
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 26 November 2025 · expires 30 November 2026
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it55 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
74 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
81 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
249 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
74 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
81 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
249 - Convention (Subpart B), 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.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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 · 22
4 January 2026
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8284510
11 September 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8179703
9 January 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8056717
21 May 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7916780
19 January 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7856448
11 July 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7740031
22 March 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7657640
12 October 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7578886
10 March 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7409731
14 January 2021
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7119317
17 June 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6998758
2 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6826838
25 February 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6630435
30 April 2018
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6400662
8 January 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6397915
27 October 2017
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6299144
29 September 2017
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6278164
18 April 2017
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6128194
18 April 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6128937
12 October 2016
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6036855
6 June 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5899519
11 February 2016
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5813925
Deficiency record · 65
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 January 2026
Resolved
Vessels over 65ft must carry life ring buoys that meet 46CFR160.050. Grab line broken on ring buoy located top deck and second deck aft.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 4 January 2026
Resolved
All vessels 5nt must have a COD. COD expired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 4 January 2026
Resolved
Exhaust systems should have insulation to prevent injuries to crew. Exhaust lagging missing on port main diesel engine.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 January 2026
Resolved
A grease extraction hood must be equipped with a dry or wet chemical fire extinguishing system meeting the
applicable sections of NFPA 17. NFPA 17 requires the replacement of the fusible links annually if exposed to grease. NFPA 17 A.11.3.2. provide documentation from third party servicing company on inspection standards used for inspection or replace fusible links.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 4 January 2026
Resolved
MSD vent on stbd side is damaged. Replace MSD vent valve.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 19 January 2024
Resolved
Vessel has only 04 red flares. Provide the ship with 06 total flares.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 January 2024
Resolved
Vessel's starboard navigation light was inopperable. Repair/replace the starboard nav light.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 March 2023
Resolved
2 main engine and 2 generator engines were found with ratchet straps supporting the exhaust mufflers. Provide each exhaust muffler with sturdy / permanent support brackets. Rectify within 30 days.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 March 2023
Resolved
2 dead-ended electrical cables were found in void #2, ensure cables are electrically isolated and remove or provide each cable with a junction box to terminate. Rectify within 30 days.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 March 2023
Resolved
Both generators have been replaced with new in recent years. Over current protection (breakers) appear to be original with 600 amp trip settings and new generator are rated for 300 amps. Provide adequately sized over current protection (no more than 115% of generator rating) for each generator. Rectify within 30 days.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 10 March 2022
Resolved
Onboard COD not current.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 10 March 2022
Resolved
Annual Fire fighting system servicing not available or onboard for inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Install properly sized spanner wrenches at each fire station.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Replace batteries for floating lights for life rings x3.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Install metal garbage cans in galley.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Clean galley exhaust ducting.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Remove power-strips installed around vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Place Stern light cable splice inside J-box.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Label all loads on electrical distribution panels.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Install missing chains/wires on external void hatches.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Ensure all bilge alarms are secured to prevent shifting.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Replace lights in fwd gen space and gray water space.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Repair/replace light switch in rudder room.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Secure reefers/griddles/coffee pots to prevent shifting.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 January 2021
Resolved
Service bilge piping check valve in void 4.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel's direct current electrical system was faulty, resulting in the failure of: generators, steering, bilge pump, fire pump, bilge alarms, and navigational equipment. Prove proper operation of al vital systems.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
Replace all wasted grabs lines on life rings.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
Provide annual servicing report for all fire extinguishers and installed system.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
Replace unauthorized fuel return hose on the port main engine with approved type hose.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
Properly segregate adult and children's life jackets in aft stowage locker.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
Seal bulkhead penetration in engine room forward bulkhead.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
Properly label emergency exits from engine room escapes hatches. Label outside of hatches with emergency escape to not block.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
Repair small leak in fuel piping above starboard fuel tank.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
Re-install structural fire protection in-way-of engine room and generator room soft patches.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 2 October 2019
Resolved
Vessels enrolled in the AHE program are required to perform an annual hull assessment and random hull gaugings and provide objective evidence to the OCMI of the hull's condition. Vessel did not complete a hull assessment in 2018 and has not submitted a plan for a hull assessment in 2019. Vessel must submit a hull condition assessment plan to the OCMI and upon its approval, conduct a hull condition assessment and random hull gaugings as required by the OCMI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Replace expired hand flares.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Mount bilge alarm float in E/R.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Remove or properly finish dead-end wires in void 3.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Cover control box in void 3.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Move battery wires from between engines out of bilge.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Replace light covers in E/R.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Cap overboard discharge in void 4
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Remove wire from forward deck light.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Replace aft lifering on 2nd deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Secure J-box under bridge wing port side.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Repair hole in 2nd deck near stariwell and bulkhead hole exterior stbd side.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Move work jackets from life jacket stowage location.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Properly wire fan installed in galley.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Securely mount speaker stbd side 2nd deck.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 25 February 2019
Resolved
Repair holed deck on stbd side IVO paddle wheel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 20 July 2018
Resolved
Provide NDT documentation for hull repair.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2018
Resolved
Provide tech rep's report of installation and load test of new generators.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 July 2018
Resolved
Acquire MSC approval for new generator installations.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 23 April 2018
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to vessels hull interior and exterior.
Crew shall test and log high water alarm in void #3 daily, prior to operations.
Crew shall perform and log hourly rounds in void #3 to check condition of temporary repair.
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Circuit Board
Issued 29 September 2017
Resolved
Portside engine controls are un-responsive for reverse and forward propulsion. Investigate the cause of casualty on portside engine. Submit a technician report to include results of a satisfactory underway sea trials to the attending Marine Inspector after making proper repairs.
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Software
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
Identify and repair cause of MDE loss of control.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
Make repairs to damamged hand rails.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Governor
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
Provide plans for approval to MSC for the propulsion control system (ZF Micro Commander) installation.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Governor
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of the vessels propulsion control system.
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Support
Issued 12 October 2016
Resolved
Properly secure water potable water heater located in compartment #5.
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve
Issued 12 October 2016
Resolved
Replace relief valve on small pressure vesssel located in compartment #5, valve shall be rated at 150psi or less.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 22 February 2016
Resolved
Ensure all battery cables are approved for marine service! Several battery cables were found to be welding cables. This deficiency was noted during the 2015 annual exam. Although some had been renewed with approved cables, others were not.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 22 February 2016
Resolved
STBD main engine oil pressure gauge, located on bridge, is not functioning. Repair or renew gauge.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 22 February 2016
Resolved
Several dead end wires/cables were noted; remove non-functioning circuits.
Engineering › Thrusters › Hose
Issued 22 February 2016
Resolved
Devise better support system for BOW prop hydraulic hoses located in void #4.
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