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OSPREY

OSPREY is a 1992 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 59 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 6 casualty investigations between 2010 and 2022.

Records from 2010 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 June 2026.

Built
1992
Last inspected
2 June 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
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 2 June 2026
…with no type recorded5
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

WDL4075
373286
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-373286

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)47.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 30 / net 24
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderJOHN SCARANO · ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES · built 1992
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portWILMINGTON, NC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 20 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 it24 - Simplified, Net Ton
30 - Simplified, 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.
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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Inspection history · 25

2 June 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8383683
26 March 2025 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8099506
17 January 2025 Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8064930
21 June 2024 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7939295
7 May 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7908333
29 February 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7872274
14 August 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7767636
4 May 2023 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7680444
4 June 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7472549
2 May 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7445431
29 January 2022 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7387668
29 January 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7388524
11 January 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7378436
11 August 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7282242
3 May 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7187878
3 February 2020 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6901406
14 November 2019 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6860953
13 September 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6811415
13 September 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6813036
13 September 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6819062
20 August 2019 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6788480
19 April 2018 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6399082
31 May 2017 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6128839
1 November 2016 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6034751
30 August 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5987587

Deficiency record · 59

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 26 March 2025 Resolved
A marine employer must have a drug testing program in compliance with 49 CFR Part 40, Subpart R. The operator was unable to provide a current crew list. IAW 46 CFR 16.113
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2025
Resolved 27 March 2025
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 26 March 2025 Resolved
A vessel must carry a first aid kit, approval number 160.041, ISO 18813, or a kit with an equivalent contents. The existing kit had expired aspirin. IAW 46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2025
Resolved 10 April 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 March 2025 Resolved
ach battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment, except inflatable survival craft equipment, must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed. The battery in the lifebuoy water light is expired. IAW 46 CFR 185.726
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2025
Resolved 10 April 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 26 March 2025 Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. The existing labeling is not legible. IAW 46 CFR 185.608
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2025
Resolved 4 June 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 21 June 2024 Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed fire fighting system must automatically shut down all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. The generator engine does not shut down automatically. Continued operation of the vessel is temporarily authorized due to the manual shut down located at the operating station. 46 CFR 181.420
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 July 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 June 2024 Resolved
The circuit breaker, required by paragraph (c) of 46 CFR 183.390, must be interlocked with the vessel's power sources so that shore power and the vessel's power sources may not be operated simultaneously. 46 CFR 183.390 (d)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2024
Resolved 12 August 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 June 2024 Resolved
Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or another independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant; vessel has blade type fuses in the engine compartment. 46 CFR 183.380(l)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 June 2024 Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) provided that the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. The engine compartment and the aft compartment Rule pumps are not UL listed. 46 CFR 182.520(e)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 June 2024 Resolved
Internal combustion engine exhausts and similar sources of ignition must be kept clear of and suitably insulated from combustible material. The main engine turbo is not insulated (lagged) on "hot" side. 46 CFR 177.405(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 21 June 2024 Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all unsafe practices and/or hazardous situations must be corrected. The vessel arrangements for retrieving a helpless victim from the water are located at the stern of the vessel and do not afford the operator the ability to observe the recovery of the victim from the operating station. 46 CFR 176.830
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2024
Resolved 24 July 2024
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 6 June 2023 Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section, rails or equivalent protection shall be installed near the periphery of all weather decks accessible to passengers and crews. The bottom course for the port side aft section of railing was found rotted and no longer good and serviceable.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 June 2023
Resolved 15 June 2023
Resolution: The railing course was replaced to original construction.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 June 2023 Resolved
Propulsion machinery shall 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. The turbocharger was inop and the engine could not be tested under power.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 June 2023
Resolved 15 June 2023
Resolution: A new turbocharger was placed in service and tested sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 June 2023 Resolved
Vessel must have one or more ring life buoys as follows: A vessel of more than 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, but not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet), must carry a minimum of one life buoy of not less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. The vessel's life buoy is no longer good and serviceable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 15 June 2023
Resolution: A USCG approved lifebuoy was placed in service.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 June 2023 Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. The lanyard was no longer good and serviceable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 15 June 2023
Resolution: A new lanyard for the waterlight was placed in service.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 June 2023 Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that: The pump discharge line is suitably supported. The forward pump discharge line requires adequate support brackets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 15 June 2023
Resolution: The discharge line was secured to the frames utilizing clamps.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 6 June 2023 Resolved
Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated. The light for the compass was not working at the time of the inspection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 15 June 2023
Resolution: The vessel replaced the compass light and showed proper operation.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 4 May 2023 Resolved
Annual Inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel owner did not complete required inspection by 04MAY2023 (anniversary date is 04MAY2025)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2023
Resolved 6 June 2023
Resolution: Inspection was conducted this date with 05 CG-835s.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. Battery charger was not permanently installed.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Deficiency rectified
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Multiple junction boxes on the vessel were not covered with electrical wires exposed.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Deficiency rectified
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved
When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of untreated sewage is prohibited by the Environmental Protection Agency under 40 CFR 140.3, the operator must secure each Type III device in a manner which prevents discharge of sewage. Means to prevent the discharge of sewage was not met IAW with the regulations of 33 CFR 159.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Deficiency rectified
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 January 2022 Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the OCMI. All machine and equipment connected to the 12 volt system failed to include vital systems propulsion, nav equipment, and radio. Vessel must provide satisfactory evidence of all electrical components working as designed.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 February 2022
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Radio has wrong MMSI number entered.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Corrected MMSI number.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
Be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations, and not used as a means of support. plastic wire ties are being used for support through out the vessel.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Replaced with metallic banding
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
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. MDE coolant pipe bracket fractured causing coolant leak.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: New pipe with support bracket was installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
The pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 175.600); (3) The pump is permanently mounted; Lazerette bilge pump not permanently mounted.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Mounted pump to support bracket
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
Individual power pumps used for separate spaces are to be controlled from a central control point and must have a light or other visual means at the control point to indicate operation. E/R bilge pump operation indicator did not illuminate in auto. Extended to DD 2021
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Superseded or corrected during a subsequent inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
Electrical equipment used in the following locations must be dripproof:(1) A machinery space E/R battery charger needs drip shield installed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Sheild was fabricated and installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Wing nuts installed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: permanent type connectors installed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
The master of a vessel, except a vessel listed in §185.502(a) of this part, shall keep a correct, written count of all passengers that embark on and disembark from the vessel. Prior to departing on a voyage, the passenger count must be communicated verbally or in writing, and available ashore at the vessel's normal berthing location or with a representative of the owner or managing operator of the vessel. The passenger count shall be available to the Coast Guard upon request. Not present at berth.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: sign with contact number placed at berth.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
Waste receptacles. Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. plastic trash cans are being used.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: steel trash cans placed in service.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”, unless such markings are deemed unnecessary by the cognizant [name withheld] was not marked.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Exterior was properly marked.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
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. Chart was present but master was unaware of local broadcast to mariners.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Master updated charts with LBNM.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Anchor light was extinguished. Extended to completion of DD2021 plan is to rewire and submit plans to MSC.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Superseded or corrected during a subsequent inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 3 May 2021 Resolved
In a vessel of less than 20 meters in length shapes of lesser dimensions but commensurate with the size of the vessel may be used and the distance apart may be correspondingly reduced. Day shapes were missing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Placed day shapes in service on the vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. 6 adult life jackets taken out of service. Restricted to 48 passengers until new adult life jackets onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator. FCC Radio Operator Permit required for Master. 47 CFR 80.159
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved
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, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. Seal holes in deck in accommodation space.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved
Seats used to determine the number of passengers permitted must be secured to the deck, bulkhead, or bulwark. Seating on the forward end not secured to vessel.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved
This part contains requirements for the design, construction, installation, and operation of electrical equipment and systems including power sources, lighting, motor, miscellaneous equipment, and safety systems. Remove portable or temporary cords. They may not be used for permanent use.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. Letters and numbers must be at least 2 inches high. Symbols must be at least 4 inches square. Missing number count on lifejacket stowage markings.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as a means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 2 inches high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”, unless such markings are deemed unnecessary by the cognizant [name withheld] label on emergency exit door from accommodation space to forward end of vessel.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets with an attached lanyard placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words "FIRE BUCKET" must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Missing three 2.5 gallon buckets on-board with lanyard attached, long enough to reach the water. The ones currently on-board aren't 2.5 gallons.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible, U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication, Coast Guard Light List, Tide Tables, and Current tables. Missing Light List and Chart.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of a fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Emergency instructions not posted onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. Certificate of Inspection not posted on-board.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved
The stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible at the operating station of the vessel. Stability letter not posted onboard
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 28 February 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 September 2019 Resolved
Propulsion machinery shall 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. Vessel unable to maintain full speed without main engine overheating. Vessel must make permanent repairs to main engine and may not depart North River Shipyard until a satisfactory sea trial is conducted in the presence of a USCG marine inspector. 46 CFR 182.05-1
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 13 September 2019
Resolved 22 November 2019
Resolution: The engine was replaced, the installation was inspected and a John Deere Technician certified the installation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
Vessel missing the required life jackets to operate as per the COI. Vessel is going to be transfering to new zone as a non passenger vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 October 2019
Resolved 4 February 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
Expired medical kit. (eyewash and aspirin)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 September 2019
Resolved 9 September 2019
Resolution: Vessel provided new first aid kit.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
Marine Grade electrical cable required to the toilet. Currently using house suitable cable.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 October 2019
Resolved 9 September 2019
Resolution: Installed marine grade wire.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
3 of the fire fighting extinguisher are expired and need of servicing.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 September 2019
Resolved 9 September 2019
Resolution: Serviced fire extinguishers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
Engine guard missing and needs to be installed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 September 2019
Resolved 9 September 2019
Resolution: Installed engine guard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
Main engine not able to make full power with out overheating.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2019
Resolved 10 September 2019
Resolution: Tech report provide to the Coast Guard.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
No working audible alarm for bilge detection system.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 September 2019
Resolved 9 September 2019
Resolution: Owner provided evidence of a working bilge alarm audible.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 31 May 2017 Resolved
Provide 1 - 5 GPM hand bilge pump.
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 5 July 2017
Resolution: Pump provided.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 31 May 2017 Resolved
Remove dead ended cable in way of generator fuel shut off valve.
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 5 July 2017
Resolution: Cable removed.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 31 May 2017 Resolved
Demonstrate operation of electrical generator.
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 5 July 2017
Resolution: Generator tested satisfactorily.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 31 May 2017 Resolved
Provide screw terminal battery for ring buoy water light.
Due 30 June 2017
Resolved 5 July 2017
Resolution: Battery provided.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 30 August 2016 Resolved
Replace solid conductor electrical cable with stranded boat cable. 110V lights in engine room are wired with solid conductor cable. To be completed at next yard period.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: Solid conductor cable replaced with stranded boat cable.

Casualty record · 6

23 May 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3747268
12 June 2014Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · 1 injured · activity 4923457
13 September 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6819062
11 January 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 7378436
29 January 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7388524
4 June 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7472549
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.

Recorded names · 2

HARTFORD BELLE (2010–2019), CHARLESTON LADY (2022). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.