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CALIFORNIA EXPLORER II
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named CALIFORNIA EXPLORER II
CALIFORNIA EXPLORER II is a 1991 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 46 inspections since 1991, most recently in August 2025, along with 51 deficiencies — 11 with no resolution recorded —, 2 operational controls and 1 casualty investigation in 2025.
Records from 1991 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 9 August 2025.
- Built
- 1991
- Last inspected
- 9 August 2025
- Documentation
- Expired · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 51 recorded · 11 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2025
Identity
979241
WDD6412
367478
Flag
UNITED STATES
367172630
Maury page id
psix-367478
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
…past their stated due date11
Years with a record
28 calendar years (1991–2025)
The 46 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)38.0 ft × 12.4 ft × 5.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 17 / net 14
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDELTA BOATS INC · CAPE CANAVERAL, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1991
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portMONTEREY, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it14 - Simplified, Net Ton
17 - Simplified, Gross Ton
17 - Simplified, 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
WDD6412MMSI 367172630 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 January 2017, expires 13 March 2027 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WCW8631MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 12 September 1996, cancelled 13 November 2006 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WCD9946MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 February 1994, cancelled 25 April 2004 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 46
9 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Monterey · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8206320
24 May 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8148421
8 June 2023
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7647185
29 August 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7542914
19 August 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7290288
12 May 2021
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7195702
27 May 2020
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6961340
30 May 2019
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6663881
22 May 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6663886
6 June 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6397516
8 June 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6142252
23 May 2017
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6132410
8 June 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5868984
18 June 2014
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4877168
7 June 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4300381
7 May 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3467926
16 July 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3270107
19 June 2008
Annual Inspection · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3207566
31 May 2007
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2952668
25 May 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2940331
8 June 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2633942
15 June 2005
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2385330
10 June 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2391947
26 May 2005
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2369913
18 May 2005
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2355050
10 June 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2092669
13 June 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1816600
22 May 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1798995
7 June 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1626966
5 June 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1362310
22 May 2001
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1366636
26 October 2000
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 823494
19 May 2000
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1373050
27 September 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1044094
15 June 1999
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1378717
27 May 1999
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 802110
18 May 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1454680
29 May 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1364767
20 May 1997
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1386003
22 April 1997
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1394725
11 October 1996
Administrative
Administrative · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 842347
5 June 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1367432
20 April 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 856679
12 April 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 856993
15 February 1994
Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1166422
13 September 1991
Administrative
Administrative · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 840652
Deficiency record · 51
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 29 August 2022
No resolution recorded
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. Marine Inspector observed water ingress at the port and starboard rudder post.
46 CFR 177.100
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 29 August 2022
No resolution recorded
A vessel on an oceans, coast wise, limited coast wise, or Great Lakes route must carry— (1) Six hand red
flare distress signals approved in accordance with §160.021. Six red flares on board the vessel were expired restricting vessel from any route of operation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 29 August 2022
No resolution recorded
Each survival craft required on a vessel by this part must meet one of the following: 2) For a life float—Approved under approval series 160.027 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Marine Inspector found two deteriorated life floats. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 180.200(a)(2)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 29 August 2022
No resolution recorded
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must
carry adequate and up-to-date: (1)Charts of large
enough scale to make safe navigation possible;(2) U.S.
Coast Pilot or similar publication; (3) Coast Guard Light List. Operator did not have updated charts, light list, and Coast Pilot.
46 CFR 184.420(a)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 29 August 2022
No resolution recorded
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Navigation lights on board the vessel were not operational.
46 CFR 183.420
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 August 2022
No resolution recorded
All fuel tanks must be electrically bonded to a common ground. Grounding wire on vessel fuel tank was not secured.
46 CFR 182.440(b)(4)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 29 August 2022
No resolution recorded
The master of the vessel shall ensure that: (a) Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable life raft, must be tested monthly. Operator did not have any records indicating EPIRB was tested on a monthly basis.
46 CFR 185.728(a)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 29 August 2022
No resolution recorded
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Operator did not have any records of abandon ship and man overboard drills.
46 CFR 185.520(a)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 29 August 2022
No resolution recorded
Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information: (1) Date of the drill and training; and (2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics. Operator did not have any records of fire drills.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 29 August 2022
No resolution recorded
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. Three fire extinguishers were not secured with an approved bracket system.
46 CFR 181.500(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 August 2022
No resolution recorded
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Marine Inspector found oil vent hose open to atmosphere, producing an excessive amount of smoke in the E/R.
46 CFR 182.200(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 10 August 2020
Resolved
Found 2" by 16" air gap at the top of the Engine Room's FWD Bulkhead on the port side. bulkhead is not vapor nor watertight. Provide adequate repairs to make the bulkhead watertight and capable to with stand the weight/pressure of a fully flooded space.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 May 2020
Resolved
Due to COVID-19 circumstances beyond the control of the vessel, the vessel is unable to meet the time frame required by 46 CFR 176.600(c)(1). Vessel is allowed 90 days to continue operations in accordance with the COI, and is required to make itself available for inspection prior to 25AUG2020.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 22 May 2019
Resolved
Onboard Coast Pilot is not current
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Serviceable
Issued 8 June 2016
Resolved
Make appropriate repairs to identified BA, ensure to use manufacture's paint.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 7 June 2012
Resolved
Provide proper first aid kit IAW 46CFR184.710
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Painter
Issued 7 June 2012
Resolved
Replace, in kind, the sea painter on both buoyant apparatuses IAW 46CFR180.175
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 7 May 2009
Resolved
Provide proof fixed fire-fighting system servicing has been conducted IAW 46 CFR 176.810.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 12 June 2008
Resolved
Provide proof of pre-employment testing for drugs IAW 46CFR16.210/49CFR40.25.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 12 June 2008
Resolved
Post company drug/alcohol policy aboard vessel in accordance with 46CFR16.401.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 12 June 2008
Resolved
Install metal supports on wire run in engine room port side, for 12 volt DC power supply IAW 46CFR183.340(b)(4).
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 8 June 2006
Resolved
Annual servicing report missing
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Stenciling
Issued 8 June 2006
Resolved
Name of vessel not stenciled on buckets
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 8 June 2006
Resolved
EAP hotline number not posted
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 8 June 2006
Resolved
Required alcohol testing device not onboard
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 26 May 2005
Resolved
Provide proof of purchase for current marine charts to correspond with area of operation.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Renew COI.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Sea Chest
Issued 18 May 2005
Resolved
Replace missing external cover/strainer on sea chest; determine cause of missing cover/strainer.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Provide proof of current FCC safety radiotelephony certificate.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 8 June 2004
Resolved
Provide copy of current training logbook, including a general description of training conducted IAW 46 CFR § 185.420.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 7 June 2002
Resolved
Provide proof of current Certificate of Documentation
Documentation
Issued 5 June 2001
Resolved
Provide copy of latest MIS submission.
Documentation
Issued 5 June 2001
Resolved
Replace expired CG Light List.
Fire Fighting
Issued 5 June 2001
Resolved
Replace existing fire bucket with buckets that meet the requirements of 46 CFR 181.610.
Electrical
Issued 5 June 2001
Resolved
Replace fuses in E/R with cartidge-type fuses complying with 46 CFR 183.390(l).
Construction/Loadline
Issued 19 May 2000
Resolved
INSTALL BILGE ALARMS IN LAZARETTE AND FORWARD COMPARTMENT IAW 46 CFR 182.530.
Navigation
Issued 19 May 2000
Resolved
INSTALL FCC TYPE ACCEPTED GENERAL MARINE RADAR IAW 46 CFR 184.404 FOR THE INTENDED ROUTE.
Fire Fighting
Issued 19 May 2000
Resolved
INSTALL SMOKE ALARM IN ACCOMMODATION SPACE IAW 46 CFR 181.400.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 19 May 2000
Resolved
MARK ESCAPE HATCH IN ACCOMMODATION SPACE "EMERGENCY EXIT KEEP CLEAR" ON BOTH SIDES IAW 46 CFR 185.606.
Documentation
Issued 19 May 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE 1999 MIS DRUG TESTING REPORT.
Lifesaving
Issued 19 May 2000
Resolved
INSTALL RETRO ON RING BUOY IAW 46 CFR 185.604.
Unknown
Issued 15 June 1999
Resolved
HOLES IN FWD AND AFT BULKHEADS. SPACE TO BE MADE GAS-TIGHT FOR FIXED FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM
Construction/Loadline
Issued 18 May 1999
Resolved
Replace PVC bilge piping with metallic piping.
Fire Fighting
Issued 18 May 1999
Resolved
Submit proposal for installation of fixed fire extinguishing system and make available for testing by a marine inspector.
Documentation
Issued 20 May 1997
Resolved
Submit vessel drug testing program and proof of drug testing for deckhand. Vessel may not carry passengers until this item is corrected to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Documentation
Issued 15 February 1994
Resolved
PRIOR TO TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS SHOW COMPLIANCE WITH PASSENGER VESSEL LICENSING REQULATIONS AND POLICY TO THE [name withheld] OF THE ZONE OF OPERATION.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 February 1994
Resolved
PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF MORE THAN 15 PASSENGERS GREATER THAN 20 MILES FROMA HARBOR OF SAFE REFUGE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIFEFLOATS IAW 46CFR180.10-5._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Lifesaving
Issued 15 February 1994
Resolved
PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS MARK LOCATION OF LIFEJACKET STOWAGE IAW46CFR180.25-15.
Documentation
Issued 15 February 1994
Resolved
PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS SHOW COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FCC REGULATIONS._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Documentation
Issued 15 February 1994
Resolved
PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS CONTACT THE OFFICER IN CHARGE MARINE INSPECTION (OCMI) COGNIZANT OF THE ZONE OF OPERATION TO SHOW COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL POLICY.
Navigation
Issued 15 February 1994
Resolved
PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS PROVIDE ALL NAVIGATION PUBS AND CHARTS APPLICABLE TO THE AREA OF OPERATION._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Casualty record · 1
24 May 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 8148421
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.