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R/V HYPOTHESEAS

Commercial Fishing Vessel · Fishing Vessel class · Built 1990s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named R/V HYPOTHESEAS

R/V HYPOTHESEAS is a 1992 commercial fishing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 35 inspections since 1992, most recently in July 2026, along with 33 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2024.

Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 July 2026.

Built
1992
Last inspected
8 July 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
35
Deficiencies
33 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2024
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
984328
IMO number
—
Call sign
WCY6017
MISLE id
374196
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
—
Maury page id
psix-374196

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations18
…administrative events8
…with no type recorded9
Years with a record 24 calendar years (1992–2026)
The 35 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 Fishing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1972.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)44.6 ft × 15.2 ft × 8.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 36 / net 29
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMDI BOATWORKS, INC. · SOUTHWEST HARBOR, ME, UNITED STATES · built 1992
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portPORTLAND, ME
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 23 June 2026 · expires 30 June 2027
Service, as the file records itCommercial Fishing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it29 - Simplified, Net Ton
36 - 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

WCY6017MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 July 1998, cancelled 4 October 2008 · 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 · 35

8 July 2026 ORV Letter of Designation
Administrative · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8432645
2 July 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7947892
12 December 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · USCG Northeast District (dp) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7838207
20 October 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC TAHOMA (WMEC 908) · Activity 7336602
23 June 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC SITKINAK (WPB 1329) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7235563
11 September 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC FINBACK (WPB 87314) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7058858
27 July 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC MORAY (WPB 87331) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5959587
7 August 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC ESCANABA (WMEC 907) · Activity 4947703
22 January 2010 Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3678485
29 April 2008 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3195035
9 June 2006 Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2674655
5 April 2005 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · MSFO LONG ISLAND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2326698
2 February 2005 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSFO LONG ISLAND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2285429
2 June 2004 Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSFO LONG ISLAND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2086717
15 May 2003 Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSFO LONG ISLAND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1789439
28 April 2003 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSFO LONG ISLAND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1779702
13 May 2002 MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSFO LONG ISLAND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1615286
2 April 2001 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1454956
27 April 2000 COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1391286
14 January 2000 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 814530
28 May 1999 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1381627
28 May 1999 Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1467157
8 April 1999 Hull Examination
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1434882
26 February 1999 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1084594
11 December 1998 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1473589
8 September 1998 COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1128642
6 June 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1109948
20 May 1997 COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1414809
24 December 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Northeast District (dp) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 669192
19 August 1996 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1089120
12 June 1995 Hull Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1385481
2 March 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1410920
30 November 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1354500
17 June 1993 Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 847058
23 June 1992 Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 953286

Deficiency record · 33

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Cylinder Head
Issued 2 June 2004 Resolved
Prove proper operation of Main Diesel Engine and generator.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 August 2004
Resolution: Repaired per faxed ltr fm O/O. Ltr in documents section of vsl details.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 13 May 2002 Resolved
Repair port rips in port lifefloat. Vessel reduced to carrying no more than 15 total passengers during cold water.
Due 22 May 2002
Resolved 27 June 2002
Resolution: Repair by Jim-Buoy manufacturer''s rep.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 13 May 2002 Resolved
Provide 1 paddle for lifefloat.
Due 22 May 2002
Resolved 27 June 2002
Resolution: Paddle with name stenciled provided.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 13 May 2002 Resolved
Provide tidal current tables for operating area. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 22 May 2002
Resolved 27 June 2002
Resolution: Prints each month off computer and places on boat.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 13 May 2002 Resolved
Clean wastewater from engine room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 22 May 2002
Resolved 27 June 2002
Resolution: Been removed.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements
Issued 13 May 2002 Resolved
Repack stuffing box.
Due 22 May 2002
Resolved 27 June 2002
Resolution: Repacked by yard maintenance staff.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 April 2001 Resolved
VESSEL TO BE IN WATER TO FINISH INSPECTION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 June 2001
Resolved 4 June 2001
Documentation
Issued 2 April 2001 Resolved
PROVIDE DRUG TESTING DOUMENTATION LISTED ON AUDIT FORM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 June 2001
Resolved 4 June 2001
Electrical
Issued 28 May 1999 Resolved
PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE NEUTRAL TO GROUND BOND FOR CHECKING INSULATION RESISTANCE OF THE AC GENERATOR AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE NEUTRAL IS GROUNDED ONLY AT THE MAIN SWITCHBOARD. SEE 46 CFR 183.376(a) & (c).
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 May 1999
Resolved 28 May 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 8 September 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE 1 ORANGE 24 INCH RING BUOY PROPERLY LABELED AND W/ RETRO TAPE INSTALLED. NO PASSENGERS FOR HIRE UNTIL CLEARED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 September 1998
Resolved 9 September 1998
Unknown
Issued 8 September 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE COPY OF CREWS LIST TO DRUG TESTING CONSORTIUM AND HAVE ONE ON VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 September 1998
Resolved 9 September 1998
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 September 1998 Resolved
SERVICE OR RENEW B-I FIRE EXTINGUSHER. NO PASSENGERS FOR HIRE UNTIL CLEARED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 September 1998
Resolved 9 September 1998
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 September 1998 Resolved
PROPERLY MOUNT JACKING MECHANISMS SUPPORTING DECK IN WHEEL HOUSE AS VIEWED FROM ENGINE ROOM, STBD SIDE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 September 1998
Resolved 9 September 1998
Electrical
Issued 8 September 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE ALTERNATOR BRAND AND AMPERAGE RATING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 September 1998
Resolved 9 September 1998
Unknown
Issued 8 September 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE CREW FOR DRILLS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 September 1998
Resolved 9 September 1998
Electrical
Issued 8 September 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE PLANS FOR INSTALLATION OF 5KW GENSET IN E/R. LIST WEIGHT OF GENSETAND LOCATION ON A DRAWING OF WHERE GENSET WILL BE INSTALLED ON BOAT. LIST WEIGHT OF GENSET & LOCATION ON BOAT. ALSO SUPPLY LINE DRAWING OF WIRING AND LOAD ANALYSIS ON MAIN PANEL. GENSET NOT TO BE CONNECTED UNTIL APPROVED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 September 1998
Resolved 8 September 1998
Lifesaving
Issued 8 September 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE FLOATING WATERLIGHTD FOR L/Fs. NO NIGHT OPRERATION UNTIL CLEARED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 September 1998
Resolved 9 September 1998
Lifesaving
Issued 8 September 1998 Resolved
INSTALL A QUICK DISCONNECT CLIP BTW FLOATING WATERLIGHT AND RING BUOY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 September 1998
Resolved 9 September 1998
Navigation
Issued 8 September 1998 Resolved
POST EMERGENCY BROADCAST PLACARD NEXT TO RADIO TRANSMIT EQUIPMENT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 September 1998
Resolved 9 September 1998
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 September 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE 50 FOOT FIRE HOSE. NO PASSENGERS FOR HIRE UNTIL CLEARED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 September 1998
Resolved 9 September 1998
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 September 1998 Resolved
RENEW FUEL TANK VENT SCREEN ON FWD FUEL TANK VENT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 September 1998
Resolved 9 September 1998
Lifesaving
Issued 6 June 1997 Resolved
Replace broken waterlight bracket.
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 June 1997
Resolved 3 July 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 6 June 1997 Resolved
Provide adequate rescue platform.
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 June 1997
Resolved 3 July 1997
Unknown
Issued 6 June 1997 Resolved
Mark emergency fuel shut off on access covers.
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 June 1997
Resolved 3 July 1997
Fire Fighting
Issued 20 May 1997 Resolved
Conduct fire and man overboard drills to satisfaction of the OCMI in whose zone the vessel will operate.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 May 1997
Resolved 20 May 1997
Fire Fighting
Issued 20 May 1997 Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire pump (show adequate pressure) to attending marine inpsector. Vessel is limited to 49 passengers until corrected.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 May 1997
Resolved 20 May 1997
Documentation
Issued 20 May 1997 Resolved
Provide proof of satisfactory chemical testing program to the OCMI in whosezone the vessel will be operating.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 May 1997
Resolved 20 May 1997
Documentation
Issued 17 June 1993 Resolved
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION ATESTING TO COMPLIANCE WITH THE DRUG TESTING REGULATIONS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 October 1993
Resolved 5 October 1993
Documentation
Issued 17 June 1993 Resolved
PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL ON PROVIDING ADEQUATE VENTILATION & CLOSURES FOR FUEL/ENGINE TANK SPACE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 October 1993
Resolved 19 October 1993
Fire Fighting
Issued 17 June 1993 Resolved
PROVIDE 750 FT(3) HALON CYLINDER IN LIEU OF 350 FT(3) CYLINDER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 October 1993
Resolved 5 October 1993
Engineering
Issued 17 June 1993 Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER FUEL LINE FITTINGS AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 182.20-40(A)(3).
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 October 1993
Resolved 5 October 1993
Engineering
Issued 17 June 1993 Resolved
PROVIDE FUEL SHUT OFF VALVES AT THE FUEL TANKS WITH REMOTE CLAMPS AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 182.20-40(B)(5).
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 October 1993
Resolved 19 October 1993
Documentation
Issued 17 June 1993 Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF 50 GROSS TON LICENSE ENDORSEMENT TO COAST GUARD INSPECTOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 June 1993
Resolved 17 June 1993

Casualty record · 1

2 July 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 7947892
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.

Recorded names · 1

ERIN & SARAH (2024). 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.