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SPIRIT OF NORFOLK

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

SPIRIT OF NORFOLK is a 1992 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 34 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2025, along with 27 deficiencies, 1 operational control, 1 with no removal date recorded and 10 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2022.

Records from 2012 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 6 May 2025.

Built
1992
Last inspected
6 May 2025
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
34
Deficiencies
27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
1 with no removal date recorded
Casualties
10 investigations · 2012–2022
Inspected with
14 other vessels

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 6 May 2025
Recorded inspections34
…physical examinations23
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded7
Deficiencies 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls 1 with no removal date recorded
Years with a record 8 calendar years (2016–2025)
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

US Official No.
982944
IMO number
8861618
Call sign
WDJ2746
MISLE id
372318
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-372318

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it1151 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
99 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
371 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 14

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.

KAREN MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 1757 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562WENDY MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 14535 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562SURRIE MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 17479 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562VICTORY ROVER Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 47666 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562PATRICIA MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 81055 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562CHALLENGER Towing Vessel · MISLE 196740 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562G. M. MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 242482 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562SUZANNE MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 427544 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562Z ONE Towing Vessel · MISLE 439896 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562OHIO RIVER Passenger (Uninspected) · MISLE 460153 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562FORT BRAGG Towing Vessel · MISLE 486812 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562MARCI MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 506213 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562ROSEMARY MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 1407789 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7476562KAREN MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 1757 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7499283SUZANNE MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 427544 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7499283Z ONE Towing Vessel · MISLE 439896 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7499283FORT BRAGG Towing Vessel · MISLE 486812 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7499283SPAR LYRA Freight Ship · MISLE 737817 · 7 June 2022 · activity 7499283

Inspection history · 34

6 May 2025 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8129972
7 June 2022 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7471546
7 June 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7476562
7 June 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7499283
15 May 2022 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7451729
15 May 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7483976
10 May 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7471115
12 January 2022 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7379359
1 December 2021 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7360383
21 April 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7175289
13 March 2020 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6926056
5 March 2020 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6921023
23 February 2020 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6913724
20 February 2020 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6905942
6 January 2020 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6883692
19 November 2019 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6858438
14 November 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6855851
22 June 2019 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6723788
22 June 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6759621
19 April 2019 Security Breach
Type not classified · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6666010
28 February 2019 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6630333
6 October 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6556315
14 August 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6511977
30 April 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6402388
30 March 2018 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6381904
27 February 2018 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6354847
9 February 2018 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6352768
8 January 2018 Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6334671
3 April 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6117788
27 February 2017 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6095667
19 February 2017 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6092099
4 September 2016 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5994611
26 June 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5925787
6 January 2016 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5792383

Deficiency record · 27

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 April 2021 Resolved
A vessel must be provided with individual bilge lines and bilge suctions for each watertight compartment; unable to demonstrate de-watering of multiple spaces; prove proper operation of de-watering all spaces.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 May 2021
Resolved 22 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel demonstrated operation from all spaces.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 April 2021 Resolved
A vessel must be provided with 2 fixed bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a); bilge pump is inoperative. Fire pump/2nd bilge pump was demonstrated and tested sat. Vessel also demonstrated a portable electric pump as a contingency. Renew/repair bilge pump and demonstrate to the satisfaction of Coast Guard Marine Inspector within 7 days.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 May 2021
Resolved 3 May 2021
Resolution: VSL installed new bilge pump, tested sat from forepeak (furthest suction) and galley centerline.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 February 2020 Resolved
Vessel port main engine is experiencing electrical failure, repair failure within 7 days and require tug assist on all underway cruises.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 February 2020
Resolved 27 February 2020
Resolution: Technician replaced engine control harness wiring that was inadvertently pierced by a sheet metal screw during the installation of "c" channel.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 20 February 2020 Resolved
Each vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Vessel's high water alarms were inoperable in the galley bilge and engine room bilge. Vessel must electronically monitor with CCTV and make rounds of these spaces every 15 minutes until corrected to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 March 2020
Resolved 5 March 2020
Resolution: Witnessed high water alarms for the galley and the engineroom; all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 February 2020 Resolved
Main propulsion machinery should be in proper operating condition and fit for intended service. Both shafts showed excessive leaking. Repair or replace shaft packing to satisfaction of attending CG marine inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 March 2020
Resolution: Inspecteded Main propulsion shaft packing; all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 February 2020 Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Wing nuts are used for battery connections in engine room and bowthruster space. Replace to satisfaction of attending CG marine inspector.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 5 March 2020
Resolution: Inspected new connections to battery terminals in engine room and bowthruster space.; all sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 20 February 2020 Resolved
The material specification shall show that the nonmetallic material possesses characteristics adequate for its intended service and environment. Found open PVC pipe next to starboard engine. Cap off or remove to satisfaction of attending CG marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 5 March 2020
Resolution: Inspected capped PVC pipe next to starboard engine; all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 February 2020 Resolved
Vessels must provide a minimum standard of safety for electrical installations and equipment that will result in safety from fire and shock of personnel. On the second deck, vessel has knockouts on junction boxes near stern and starboard side service areas. Repair or replace junction boxes to satisfaction of CG Marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 5 March 2020
Resolution: Inspected new electrical junction boxes on the second deck, All Sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 February 2020 Resolved
Vessels must provide a minimum standard of safety for electrical installations and equipment that will result in safety from fire and shock of personnel. Dead-end wires found throughout vessel. Cap off and place in junction box or remove to satisfaction of attending CG marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 5 March 2020
Resolution: Inspected the removal of deadend wires noted from previous inspection; all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 February 2020 Resolved
Vessels must provide a minimum standard of safety for electrical installations and equipment that will result in safety from fire and shock of personnel. Circuit breaker panel cover did not latch. Repair or replace to satisfaction of attending CG marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 5 March 2020
Resolution: Inspected new latch on the galley breaker panel; all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 February 2020 Resolved
Vessels must provide a minimum standard of safety for electrical installations and equipment that will result in safety from fire and shock of personnel. Two breakers were missing plastic covers. Repair or replace to satisfaction of attending CG marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 5 March 2020
Resolution: Inspected new breakers installed in the galley breaker panel; all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 February 2020 Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to the [name withheld] alterations must be approved by the OCMI before work is started. Reduction gear cooling pipe was installed during maintenance period without plan approval. Receive plan approval through MSC.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 13 March 2020
Resolution: (MSC Approved / uploaded under documents)Small Passenger Vessel (K) Engine Cooling System (a) D&L Dwg. No. 91-375-4010, Alt No. 4, “Engine Cooling Arrangement,” 2 sheets, dated January 10, 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 20 February 2020 Resolved
Bulkheads and decks must be classed as A-60, A-30, A-15, A-0, B-15, B-0, or C. Found missing structural fire protection in galley, engine room, and bowthruster space. Outfit to satisfaction of attending CG marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 5 March 2020
Resolution: Inspected installation of new structural fire protection in the engineroom, galley, and bowthruster room; all sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 14 November 2019 Resolved
33 CFR 83.27 & 33 CFR 83.30 A vessel not under command shall exhibit, two all around red lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen. A vessel at anchor shall exhibit where it can best be seen in the fore part, an all around white light; at or near the stern and at a lower level than the light prescribed in paragraph (i) fo this Rule, an all around white light. Vessel's not under command red lights and anchor light were damaged and found to be inoperable. Complete temporary repairs prior to carrying passengers and complete permanent repairs within 7 days.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 November 2019
Resolution: Renewed to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 June 2019 Resolved
Port engine turbo shaft sheered. Make repairs and provide technician report and operational test to Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to the operation of port engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2019
Resolved 2 July 2019
Resolution: Vessel rep provided CG Marine Inspector a tech report from [name withheld] attesting to the satisfactory installation of a new port main diesel engine turbo and oeprational test.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 14 August 2018 Resolved
The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) Improper Call Sign.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 September 2018
Resolved 6 March 2019
Resolution: Owner reported AIS discrepancies corrected. Used NAVCEN to verify accuracy of vessel's AIS broadcast.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 27 February 2018 Resolved
Missing lagging on starboard generator exhaust.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 March 2018
Resolved 5 March 2018
Resolution: Qualified Marine Inspector witnessed proper repair of lagging for STBD GEN exhaust.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Bottom Plug Packing
Issued 27 February 2018 Resolved
Seal pipe penetrations in starboard forward lifejacket compartment on 1st deck.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 March 2018
Resolved 5 March 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector witnessed pipe penetrations had been sealed.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Bottom Plug Packing
Issued 27 February 2018 Resolved
Seal cable penetrations in 2nd deck aft service station.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 March 2018
Resolved 5 March 2018
Resolution: Marine Inspector witnessed proper sealing of cable penetrations through A-60 deck.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 27 February 2018 Resolved
FCC Station License has wrong call sign and official number. 47 CFR 80.903
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 30 April 2018
Resolved 30 April 2018
Resolution: A qualified marine inspector witnessed correct FCC station license.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 7 February 2018 Resolved
Portside engine room supply ventilation duct is removed due to deterioration. Replace the duct with in kind material IAW vessels approved plans to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Due 2 March 2018
Resolved 27 February 2018
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 7 February 2018 Resolved
Starboard side main deck hand rail has substantial corrosion in several locations. Replace the corroded hand rail locations with in kind materials to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Due 31 March 2018
Resolved 30 March 2018
Resolution: Marine inspector witnesed satisfactory installation of a new rail.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 7 February 2018 Resolved
The vessels name and hailing port are not permanently affixed to the vessels stern. Permanently affix the vessels name and hailing port to the vessels stern to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Due 2 March 2018
Resolved 27 February 2018
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 7 February 2018 Resolved
Prove the proper operation of the fire main to the satisfaction of the attending MI. Prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 February 2018
Resolution: Witnessed operational test of fire main system and verified repaired fire main system repairs in the lazarette.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle
Issued 7 February 2018 Resolved
Aft steering watertight hatch is leaking. Ensure the watertight hatch isn't leaking to the satisfaction of the attending MI. Prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 February 2018
Resolution: Witnessed testing of hatch using fire main pressure of 60psi.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 7 February 2018 Resolved
Prove proper operation of both ships service diesel generators and switchboard to the satisfaction of the attending MI. Prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 February 2018
Resolution: Witnessed operational test under load of both SSDG's and switchboard.
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Linkage
Issued 21 February 2017 Resolved
The vessel had a loss of FWD propulsion on the Port Main ENG while attempting to moor at their berth. The vessel is to provide proof of proper operation of the Port Main ENG.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 February 2017
Resolved 22 February 2017
Resolution: Vessel replaced missing pin for selector switch. Conducted SAT test of both Port and STBD main engines.

Casualty record · 10

2 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4431753
24 April 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4576093
27 May 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4603801
18 December 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5786725
26 June 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 5925787
6 October 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6556315
22 June 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6759621
15 May 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7483976
7 June 2022Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7476562
7 June 2022Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · activity 7499283
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. 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.