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ORION
- Built
- 1993
- Last inspected
- 17 December 2025
- Documentation
- Case Pending · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- 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
17 December 2025
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
22 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
3 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
990442
WCZ5953
384344
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-384344
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)38.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 28 / net 22
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNEWTON BOATS INC · SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1993
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSAN DIEGO, CA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationCase Pending · issued 30 June 2004
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it28 - Simplified, Gross Ton
22 - Simplified, Net Ton
22 - 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.
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Vessel history report
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Inspection history · 8
17 December 2025
Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8284759
5 December 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8280024
2 September 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8225653
21 January 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8066930
27 June 2024
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7937061
4 June 2024
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7937023
26 March 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7885352
14 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Ponce De Leon Inlet · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5835558
Deficiency record · 22
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Main steering gear. Strong and effective rudder stops must be provided to prevent jamming and damage to the rudder and its fittings. These stops may be structural or internal to the main steering gear. Vessel did not possess rudder stops on rudder.
46 CFR 182.610(e)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Cable and wiring requirements. Cable or wire serving vital systems listed in 182.710 of this chapter or emergency loads must be routed as far as practicable from high risk fire areas, such as galleys, laundries, and machinery spaces. Electrical cable in engine room resting in bilge.
46 CFR 183.340 (e)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Ground tackle and mooring lines. A vessel must be fitted with ground tackle and mooring lines necessary for the vessel to be safely anchored or moored. The ground tackle and mooring lines provided must be satisfactory for the size of the vessel, the waters on which the vessel operates, subject to the approval of the cognizant OCMI. The anchor is insufficiently secured to vessel.
46 CFR 184.300
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including the following: (1) Inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads, and weather decks. The bowsprit is cracked and must be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
46 CFR 176.802
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Stowage of life floats and buoyant apparatus. The float-free link required by 180.130(a)(1) must be: Secured to the painter at one end and to the vessel on the other end. Sea painter and float-free link not secured to life float.
46 CFR 180.137 (b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Survival craft equipment. Life floats. Each life float must be fitted with two paddles.
46 CFR 180.175(d)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Suitable metal marine type strainer, meeting the requirements of the engine manufacturer must be fitted in the fuel supply line. Supply documentation of the strainer installed. If metal marine type, provide metal heat shield as designed. 46CFR182.455(b)(6)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water level. Alarm audible alarm was not loud enough to be heard in operating conditions at the operating station, and the visual signal was inoperable.
46CFR182.530
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Each small battery must be protected from falling objects. There was not a cover on the battery terminals. 46CFR183.354
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
The owner, agent, master, or person in charge of the vessel shall determine whether there is any evidence of alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved in the casualty. Observed expired alcohol swabs. Vessel to is remove and replace expired alcohol swabs.
46CFR185.210
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Observed expired contents in first aid kid. Vessel is to remove and replace expired contents in first aid kit. 46CFR160.041
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
A fire detection and alarm system of an approved type installed in accordance with 46 CFR part 76 would satisfy the requirements of this section. Observed a non-working smoke detector in the wheelhouse. Vessel to replace smoke detector with an approved smoke detector, UL 217. 46CFR181.450
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
When the exhaust cooling water system is separate from the engine cooling water system, a suitable warning device, visual or audible, must be installed at the operating station to indicate any reduction in normal water flow in the exhaust cooling system. Observed no alarm system installed for exhaust cooling system. Vessel shall install an audible and visual alarm at the operating station. 46CFR182.425(b)(5)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Observed water leak at the propulsion engine’s attached pump, lower portside of engine room. Vessel is to make repairs as per manufactures specifications. 46CFR182.420
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Rail courses or the equivalent must be installed between a top rail required by paragraph (a) of this section, and the deck so that no open space exists that is more than 305 millimeters (12 inches) high. Observed passenger area rail gaps are exceeding 12”. Vessel is to provide a proposal to minimize the rail gap, upon approval from OCMI-installation of approved proposal may begin. NLT next dry dock.
46CFR177.900(g)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
Main steering gear must be adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. Observed main steering gear’s hydraulic actuator having excessive movement on the housing during full rudder movements. Vessel is to provide a repair plan, upon approval from OCMI-installation of approved repair plan may begin. 46CFR182.610(a)(1).
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 2 September 2025
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter ...Observed “no passenger permitted” label/marking at the entrance ways going forward from the exterior of the ship and missing marking/label of “01 passengers permitted on the upper deck.” Vessel is to apply markings at a minimum of 1” at all entrance locations. 46CFR185.620(g)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. MI found all fire buckets did not have lanyards. Attached lanyard and notify local OCMI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 June 2024
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. MI found dead-end wires in the engine room. Remove all dead-end wires and notify local OCMI.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Each watertight bulkhead must be of sufficient strength to be capable of remaining watertight with a head of water to the top of the bulkhead. MI found holes in the forward engine room bulkhead and forward main cabin. Seal hole to make spaces watertight and notify local OCMI when complete.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, 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. MI found the DSC function on the radio was not connected. Connect DSC function and notify local OCMI.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each space. MI found bilge alarms where inoperable. Fix bilge alarm and notify OCMI.
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