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CAROLINA MOON

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

CAROLINA MOON is a 1992 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 34 deficiencies, 2 operational controls and 1 casualty investigation in 2009.

Records from 2009 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 23 June 2026.

Built
1992
Last inspected
23 June 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
17
Deficiencies
34 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2009
Also recorded as
1 other name

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 23 June 2026
Recorded inspections17
…physical examinations17
Deficiencies 34 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

US Official No.
985414
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDF6107
MISLE id
375785
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-375785

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)36.8 ft × 22.0 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 5 / net 5
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSTILETTO CATAMARANS · MARATHON, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1992
Hull materialWood
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeSail (Distinct Keel)
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portKEY LARGO, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 2 January 2026 · expires 28 February 2027
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 it5 - Simplified, Gross Ton
5 - Simplified, Net 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 · 17

23 June 2026 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8373945
7 May 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8106627
19 November 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8019681
28 May 2024 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7921237
22 May 2023 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7670840
1 December 2022 In-Service Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7606415
6 July 2022 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7498168
27 September 2021 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7321266
11 August 2021 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7283686
4 November 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7090418
17 August 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7035520
7 October 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6829956
23 May 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6421548
9 November 2017 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6554104
11 August 2017 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6296130
12 August 2016 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5981744
29 January 2016 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5805560

Deficiency record · 34

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 June 2026 Resolved
Battery is expired on life ring light.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 June 2026
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 June 2026 Resolved
Get third fire extinguisher annual inspection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 June 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 23 June 2026 Resolved
Label watertight flare container "DISTRSS SIGNALS"
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 June 2026
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 June 2026 Resolved
Fix 5 Adult maximum stickers for trampolines.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 June 2026
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 May 2025 Resolved
FIRE BUCKETS need to be labeled correctly and have holes drill in them making 5 gallon buckets into 2.5 gallon buckets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 May 2025
Resolved 7 May 2025
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 28 May 2024 Resolved
FCC Station License was expired since May 2023. Must renew FCC Station License.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 June 2024
Resolved 1 June 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 May 2023 Resolved
One of the 3 fire extinguishers (40-BC) in port aft hull was showing discharged. Must service or replace the fire extinguisher prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 22 May 2023
Resolution: 2 fire extinguishers were serviced.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 22 May 2023 Resolved
EPRIB failed 2 of the 3 test and the battery life had expired last yr. Must service or replace EPRIB. If replaced, must re registure new EPRIB prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 May 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Documentation must be provided within the next 5 days or vessel will not be allowed to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2022
Resolved 7 July 2022
Resolution: Bought 3 new fire extinguishers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 6 July 2022 Resolved
Vessel does not the EAP hotline numbers post where all crew have access. Must provide and post EAP hotline numbers where all crew have access.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 August 2022
Resolved 7 July 2022
Resolution: Sent picture of hotline number posted in office
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 27 September 2021 Resolved
Lighting storm blew out Bow and stern NAV lights, plus burned wiring. Must conduct repairs and test to the satisfaction attending CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 October 2021
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: Replaced all NAV lights, wiring in mast
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 September 2021 Resolved
Due to lightning strike, both outboard engines will not start. Make repairs and test with attending CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 October 2021
Resolved 8 October 2021
Resolution: Replaced both kill switches, staters, all coil packs. Test SAT
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 11 August 2021 Resolved
First aid kit had several missing items. must replace all missing items to meet requirements of 160.041
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 September 2021
Resolved 18 August 2021
Resolution: Bought new first aid kit with the CG approval number on the container. All SAT
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 11 August 2021 Resolved
Vessel did not have any proof of crew members are enrolled and current in drug consortium or able to provide alcohol test to crew after incident.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 September 2021
Resolved 12 August 2021
Resolution: Owner provide all documentation for DAPI program. ALL SAT
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 4 November 2020 Resolved
While following up on over due deficiencies, found 2 un approved inspection hatches had been installed on both port and starboard hulls up forward. Starboard side had approx 1 foot of water in bilge. Any repairs, changes or new installations must have prior approval by the Coast Guard before any work is done. The hatches are not watertight. As per regulations, A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. You must remove the inspections hatches and either 1. replace with a watertight hatch, or 2. submit repair plan for approval and conduct repairs to make hull back to original prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 179.360 46 CFR 176.700
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 December 2020
Resolved 14 December 2020
Resolution: Removed hatch and repaired hull back to original
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 4 November 2020 Resolved
Deficiency from annual inspection on 17 Aug 2020 for repairs to starboard hull deck has not been conducted. You were given 30 days to submit repair plan for approval and conduct repairs. 80 Days later and still has not submitted repair plan and conduct repairs. You must submit repair plan for approval and conduct repairs to the satisfaction on CG attending Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 December 2020
Resolved 14 December 2020
Resolution: Cut out rotted wood and repaired back to original
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 August 2020 Resolved
Found life ring light tied to hand rail. Renew or replace bracket for life ring light.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Mounted bracket, all SAT
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 17 August 2020 Resolved
Conduct repairs to both port and STBD side forward stantion past mount to deck. Wood on deck is cracking and making stations loose. 1 broken frame STBD side forward.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2020
Resolved 1 March 2021
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 17 August 2020 Resolved
Renew or replace life lines on both sides pointed out by inspector
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Replaced with new heavier duty life lines.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 August 2020 Resolved
Show proof that the annual MIS report was submitted to the CG for 2019.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2020
Resolved 18 August 2020
Resolution: Owner texted a copy of the MIS Report to the inspector to clear the deficiency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 October 2019 Resolved
Inspector went to inspect the level of corrosion/rust on the starboard lower inboard rudder hinge bolt. Upon lightly wiping the rust under the bolt, the inner part of the bolt and nut popped out of the hull, and water began seeping in from the outside at a steady flow. Reverse side of the bolt was able to be put back in the hole to stop the flooding. During inspection of the outside hardware, the same bolt was removed from the bracket with minimal effort.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: The hardware for the engine mount was replaced with new hardware and sealed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 October 2019 Resolved
Vessel is require to have 12 flares. Currently there are only 04. Renew 8 flares.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 October 2019
Resolution: Proper amount of life saving signaling devices were purchased and placed in an approved container prior to the end of the inspection.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 October 2019 Resolved
The spring and pin on the pelican shackle for the lower jib tack was lost/wasted and must be renewed.
Action required: 702 - Prior to embarking on international voyage
Resolved 7 October 2019
Resolution: A shackle and pelican clip was purchased with a WL of 2100lbs and placed on the jib sail lifting point, and the correct pelican shackle was fixed to the jib tack and secured.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 October 2019 Resolved
02 adult life jackets are wasted which reduces passenger count by 02 adults until renewed. Replace/renew.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 October 2019
Resolution: 02 adult life jackets were purchased and correctly put into service during the inspection.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 7 October 2019 Resolved
EPIRB hydrostatic release is expired. Renew.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 October 2019
Resolution: Hydrostatic released was purchased and installed prior to the conclusion of the inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 7 October 2019 Resolved
Place vessel name and reflective material on life ring.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: Name and reflective material was added, and life ring was placed back into service.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 7 October 2019 Resolved
All stanchions must be tightened and/or have backing plates installed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: All hardware for stantions were replaced and reinforced with large washers due to limited space not allowing for backing plates.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 7 October 2019 Resolved
Port forward hatch does not dog to watertight specifications. Renew.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: Dogs for hatch were replaced.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 7 October 2019 Resolved
Renew/repaint MARPOL and oil placard
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 October 2019
Resolution: MARPOL placard was purchased and replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 23 May 2018 Resolved
FCC safety certificate is expired. Renew.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 June 2018
Resolution: New FCC Certificate was provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 May 2018 Resolved
Life ring is missing reflective tape. Apply new reflevtive material.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 June 2018
Resolution: New relective material was applied.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate
Issued 12 August 2016 Resolved
Vessel did not have a valid COD onboard. Provide original COD
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 August 2016
Resolved 13 August 2016
Resolution: Vessel provided a valid COD.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 12 August 2016 Resolved
Ring Bouy was missing retro. Place retro per CFR
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 August 2016
Resolved 12 August 2016
Resolution: New ring was placed into service.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 12 August 2016 Resolved
Due to missing COD vessel did not get underway for drills.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 August 2016
Resolved 26 August 2016
Resolution: Conducted satidfactory MOB/fire/abandon ship drills.

Casualty record · 1

7 April 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 2 injured · activity 3448203
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 · 1

HORIZON (2009). 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.