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ESCAPE

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

ESCAPE is a 1993 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 62 inspections since 1993, most recently in March 2026, along with 70 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2005.

Records from 1993 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 March 2026.

Built
1993
Last inspected
2 March 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
62
Deficiencies
70 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2005
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
992531
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDL5303
MISLE id
387668
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368139860
Maury page id
psix-387668

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations50
…administrative events6
…with no type recorded6
Years with a record 30 calendar years (1993–2026)
The 62 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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)54.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 3.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 10 / net 8
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSEAARK MARINE INC · MONTICELLO, AR, UNITED STATES · built 1993
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portLEWES, DE
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 24 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it10 - Simplified, Gross Ton
8 - Simplified, Net 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

WDL5303MMSI 368139860 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 2 April 2020, expires 2 April 2030
WDH5915MMSI 367632770 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 July 2014, cancelled 21 September 2024
WDE7269MMSI 367391140 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 January 2009, cancelled 23 March 2019
WCX9742MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 February 1998, cancelled 19 April 2008
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 · 62

2 March 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8295227
29 May 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8139850
15 August 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7975765
19 March 2024 Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7881596
3 August 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7738858
29 August 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7547815
7 March 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7407044
19 July 2021 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7258845
28 May 2020 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6962416
22 April 2020 Deadweight Survey · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6972050
21 February 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6917005
25 September 2019 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6820679
19 June 2019 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6719444
19 June 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6723650
29 November 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6589218
7 August 2017 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6232995
21 February 2017 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6092445
7 November 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6041379
9 November 2015 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5760307
4 November 2015 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5757273
22 December 2011 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4212767
10 November 2010 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3888722
14 January 2009 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3392845
3 June 2008 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3226702
2 May 2008 Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3197387
14 February 2008 Deadweight Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3143412
30 October 2007 Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3088877
23 May 2007 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2938093
23 September 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2532336
13 May 2005 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2356885
23 February 2005 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2305182
4 May 2004 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2059165
28 March 2003 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1763990
21 February 2003 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1749152
12 March 2002 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1493134
25 February 2002 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1489368
8 May 2001 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1063345
6 May 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 16928
27 March 2001 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1379351
26 February 2001 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1417223
17 May 2000 Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 818271
29 February 2000 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1452633
30 December 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 812643
29 June 1999 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1081200
17 May 1999 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 798393
10 May 1999 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1457645
14 April 1999 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1381533
4 May 1998 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1364721
4 November 1997 Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 782488
4 August 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 175982
16 April 1997 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1103105
10 April 1997 Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1454423
3 May 1996 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1443696
9 February 1996 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1191624
20 July 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1188212
4 May 1995 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1335356
21 September 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1179837
25 August 1994 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 864344
3 May 1994 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1164832
14 January 1994 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1165539
1 June 1993 Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1163168
5 May 1993 Hull Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1147776

Deficiency record · 70

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 August 2024 Resolved
Vessel's COI is listed with required portable fire extinguishing equipment. 01 portable fire extinguisher 80 B:C found partially discharged. Vessel required a 2:A or larger portable fire extinguisher. 46CFR181.30-1
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 August 2024
Resolved 16 August 2024
Resolution: O/O replaced partially used portable fire extinguisher with a new 4A, 80B:C and placed in service on the vsl.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 August 2022 Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person. Veseel has 80 adult life jackets and is required to have 81 as per COI. Vessel limited to 80 persons on board until additional life jacket is placed in service. 46 CFR 180.71
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 September 2022
Resolved 1 September 2022
Resolution: MI verified additional lifejacket put in service on vessel.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 29 August 2022 Resolved
Each vessel that operated on the high seas must have an EPIRB installed to automatically float free and activate. Vessel's hydrostatic release is expired. Restricted to operating within 3 miles of shore until replacement hydrostatic release unit for the EPIRB has been installed and inspected. 46 CFR 180.64
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 September 2022
Resolved 1 September 2022
Resolution: MI verified new hydrostatic release for the vessel's EPIRB purchased and put into service on vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 July 2021 Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with an approved adult type life preserver for each person carried. Vessel is authorized a total of 78 passengers and three crew. Vessel is currently equipped with 77 adult life jackets. Vessel's passenger count is limited to 74 adult passengers until four new adult life preserves have been placed on board the vessel to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2021
Resolved 30 September 2021
Resolution: Verified presence of 04 additional adult life jackets on board vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 October 2019 Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Battery connections are loose.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 November 2019
Resolved 11 October 2019
Resolution: Installed lock washers
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 October 2019 Resolved
Batteries must be secured to protect against shifting. Need straps for battery boxes, not secured.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 November 2019
Resolved 11 October 2019
Resolution: Installed battery straps
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 October 2019 Resolved
This part is intended to provide a minimum standard of regulations for electrical installations and equipment that will result in a vessel that is reasonably safe from fire caused by and/or originating from electrical equipment. Port engine has exposed wiring from insulation.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 November 2019
Resolved 11 October 2019
Resolution: cut and spliced chaffed wire
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 October 2019 Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets, with attached lanyard. Missing one 2 1/2 gallon bucket.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 October 2019
Resolved 23 October 2019
Resolution: Replaced fire bucket
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 October 2019 Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. Missing the lifeline.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 October 2019
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Verified lifeline is provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 October 2019 Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length but not more than 6 feet. Lanyard too long.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 October 2019
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Verified line for floating waterlight is correct length.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 October 2019 Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. Each extinguisher needs proper bracket for their mounts.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 November 2019
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Verified fire extinguishers are provided with approved brackets.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 October 2019 Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connects. Wing nuts are not permanent type.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 November 2019
Resolved 23 October 2019
Resolution: Replaced wing nuts
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 October 2019 Resolved
Life ring buoys ust be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.50. Ring buoy needs new retro reflective tape (aft buoy). Provide proper mounting for ring buoys.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 November 2019
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Verified ring buoy is provided with a proper bracket.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 October 2019 Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personal injury. Fuel pump leaking.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 October 2019
Resolved 11 October 2019
Resolution: Replaced leaking fuel pump. below third party conducted repair. Quickie Marine & Fiberglass Repair 1723 Signal Point Road Unit C SC 29412 US [phone withheld] [email withheld] www.quickboatservice.com
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 November 2018 Resolved
Place in service nine (9) USCG approved Type I PFDs.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2018
Resolved 4 December 2018
Resolution: Nine USCG Type I PFDs were placed in service.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 29 November 2018 Resolved
Replace expired medications.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2018
Resolved 4 December 2018
Resolution: New medications were purchased and placed in service.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 29 November 2018 Resolved
Show proper operation of the port running light.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2018
Resolved 4 December 2018
Resolution: Port light was replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 29 November 2018 Resolved
Provide current nautical chart for operating area.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 December 2018
Resolved 4 December 2018
Resolution: A current chart was purchased and placed in service.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 7 August 2017 Resolved
Place in service 23 Adult size Type-I USCG approved PFDs.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 September 2017
Resolved 28 August 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner purchased and placed in service 23 USCG approved Adult Type-I PFDs.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Gyro Compass
Issued 7 November 2016 Resolved
Compass light extinguished
Due 22 November 2016
Resolved 14 November 2016
Resolution: Replace light
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 7 November 2016 Resolved
Line wasted
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 November 2016
Resolved 14 November 2016
Resolution: Replaced lifeline
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 7 November 2016 Resolved
Reflective tape worn
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 November 2016
Resolution: Replaced tape
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 7 November 2016 Resolved
14 Lifejackets needed reflective tape
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 November 2016
Resolution: Replaced lifejackets
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 7 November 2016 Resolved
10 lifejackets torn/wasted
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 November 2016
Resolution: Replaced lifejackets
Unknown
Issued 7 November 2016 Resolved
Outdated first aid kit
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 November 2016
Resolution: New first aid kit installed
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 4 November 2015 Resolved
Renew COD.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 November 2015
Resolved 4 November 2015
Resolution: Vessel owner renewed COD with the NVDC.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 18 November 2010 Resolved
Port & stbd fuel filters need proper seal to prevent from leakage. 46CFR182.455
Due 18 December 2010
Resolved 21 December 2010
Resolution: Replaced fuel filter units - all sat.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Linkage
Issued 18 November 2010 Resolved
Tiller bolt loose; needs to be secured. 46CFR176.814
Due 18 December 2010
Resolved 21 December 2010
Resolution: replaced hardware on linkage - all sat.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 18 November 2010 Resolved
Additional life jacket donning placards need to be placed inconspicuously about the vessel. 46CFR185.518
Due 18 December 2010
Resolved 21 December 2010
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 10 November 2010 Resolved
Fuel shutoff valves markings were worn; need to be re-stenciled.
Due 18 December 2010
Resolved 18 November 2010
Resolution: Fuel shutoff valves were properly re-stenciled.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Blocked
Issued 10 November 2010 Resolved
Plastic window panels could not be easily opened in case of emergency exit. Panels must open towards the expected escape direction. 46CFR177.500
Due 18 January 2011
Resolved 19 January 2011
Resolution: Placed emergency exit placards and evacuation route placards on vessel to show emergency exits.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 10 November 2010 Resolved
Vessel had L.E.D. string lights around the hull at the deck level. Vessel had not notified the OCMI nor had they submitted plans prior to altering their hull.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 November 2010
Resolution: Inspectors told the vessel rep they must remove the lighting or submit plans describing their intentions for the lighting.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 14 January 2009 Resolved
Properly renew life line on vsl's life ring buoy, existing line is deteriorated and breaking apart.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2009
Resolved 27 January 2009
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 14 January 2009 Resolved
Properly install retro tape on vsl's life ring buoy, currently there is no retro tape.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2009
Resolved 27 January 2009
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 14 January 2009 Resolved
Have onboard current FCC Station license and Safety certificate.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2009
Resolved 14 January 2009
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 14 January 2009 Resolved
Properly install stern light on vsl, currently there is an 360 deg. anchor light and no stern light.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2009
Resolved 27 January 2009
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 14 January 2009 Resolved
Replace all combustible garbage cans with non-combustible garbage cans.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2009
Resolved 27 January 2009
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 23 May 2007 Resolved
Starboard pontoon has wastage in the forward compartment under the ladderwell.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 July 2007
Resolution: Wasted area has been replaced with an 18x18 section of like aluminum. Plate was tested with dye penetrant.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 13 May 2005 Resolved
Provide seven (7) adult size lifejackets.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 May 2005
Resolution: 7 new lifejackets provided.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 13 May 2005 Resolved
Remove deadend wiring under the console and place splices in proper boxes.
Due 27 May 2005
Resolved 13 June 2005
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › CPR Certified Personnel
Issued 13 May 2005 Resolved
Provide first aid/CPR cards for 50% of crew
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 May 2005
Resolution: CPR class taken 13MAY05
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 13 May 2005 Resolved
Show proof of enrollment of all crew in a drug consortium.
Due 27 May 2005
Resolved 13 June 2005
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Quantity
Issued 13 May 2005 Resolved
Provide 3 more red hand flares
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 May 2005
Resolution: 6 new hand flares provided
Operations/Management › Other Criminal/Civil Violations › Negligent Operations
Issued 13 May 2005 Resolved
Owner/operator failed to make vessel available for inspection within 90 days either side of the COI anniversary date.
Due 13 May 2005
Resolved 13 May 2005
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 4 May 2004 Resolved
Portable fire extinguisher in wheelhouse was not mounted on a bracket. Instead, it was kept in a large water tight box that did not afford easy access. Vsl's master was instructed to mount the extinguisher somewhere in the wheelhouse where it would be readily accessible.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 May 2004
Resolved 4 May 2004
Resolution: Bracket was provided, and fire extinguisher was mounted as required.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces
Issued 28 March 2003 Resolved
Make permanent repairs to secure fixed bench seating to deck (10th seat from bow, stbd side) LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: fixed seating
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 April 2003
Resolved 2 April 2003
Resolution: deficiency corrected sat.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main
Issued 28 March 2003 Resolved
Provide 2 fire buckets LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire Buckets
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 April 2003
Resolved 2 April 2003
Resolution: deficiency corrected sat.
Documentation › Logs/Records
Issued 28 March 2003 Resolved
Provide and properly log vessel training LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Training log
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 April 2003
Resolved 2 April 2003
Resolution: vessel provided and started training log. All sat.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 28 March 2003 Resolved
Provide proper SPV inspection decal with inspection expiration dates LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: SPV inspection decal
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 April 2003
Resolved 2 April 2003
Resolution: vessel issued SPV inspection expiration sticker. All Sat.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System
Issued 25 February 2002 Resolved
Make permenant repairs to fuel solinoid housings. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Valve, Solenoid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2002
Resolved 12 March 2002
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System
Issued 25 February 2002 Resolved
Properly label Emergency Fuel Shutoffs. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Valve, Control
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2002
Resolved 12 March 2002
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 25 February 2002 Resolved
Properly install lifering buoy light non-corrosive clip. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Self-igniting Lights
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 March 2002
Resolved 12 March 2002
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 25 February 2002 Resolved
Provide two (2) more Type 1 lifejackets.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2002
Resolved 25 February 2002
Navigation
Issued 29 February 2000 Resolved
REPLACE CONNECTOR LINK ARMS ON BOTH OUTBOARD ENGINES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 March 2000
Resolved 3 April 2000
Fire Fighting
Issued 29 February 2000 Resolved
REPAIR OR REPLACE MOUNT FOR TYPE B-II FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN REAR OF VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 March 2000
Resolved 3 April 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 29 February 2000 Resolved
CLEAN OUT ACCESS AREA AROUND PFD STOWAGE AREA.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 March 2000
Resolved 3 April 2000
Documentation
Issued 29 February 2000 Resolved
FAX A COPY OF VOYAGE PLAN TO MSO OFFICE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 March 2000
Resolved 1 March 2000
Electrical
Issued 10 May 1999 Resolved
Replace all burned out light bulbs inside main cabin.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1999
Resolved 10 May 1999
Navigation
Issued 10 May 1999 Resolved
Obtain copies of Coast Guard Light List and US Coast Pilot.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1999
Resolved 10 May 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 10 April 1997 Resolved
LABEL ALL LIFE PRESERVERS "CHARLESTON EXPLORER".
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1997
Resolved 18 April 1997
Fire Fighting
Issued 10 April 1997 Resolved
HAVE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1997
Resolved 18 April 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 10 April 1997 Resolved
RELOCATE CHILD LIFE PRESERVER LOCKERS TO NOT INTERFERE WITH ACCESS TO PORT BOW PONTOON HATCH.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1997
Resolved 18 April 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 10 April 1997 Resolved
REPLACE BATTERY IN DISTRESS MARKER LIGHT. DO NOT OPERATE VESSEL DURING HOURS OF DARKNESS UNTIL CORRECTED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1997
Resolved 18 April 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 10 April 1997 Resolved
LABEL LIFERING "CHARLESTON EXPLORER".
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1997
Resolved 18 April 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 10 April 1997 Resolved
LABEL CHILD LIFE PRESERVER LOCKERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1997
Resolved 18 April 1997
Fire Fighting
Issued 3 May 1994 Resolved
HAVE A LICENSED FACILITY CONDUCT ANNUAL SERVICING OF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 1994
Resolved 3 May 1994
Lifesaving
Issued 3 May 1994 Resolved
PROVIDE USCG APPROVED RETRO-REFLECTIVE TAPE FOR LIFE RING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 1994
Resolved 3 May 1994
Lifesaving
Issued 3 May 1994 Resolved
PROVIDE THREE RED HAND HELD FLARES AND FIVE ORANGE HAND HELD SMOKE DISTRESSSIGNALS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 June 1994
Resolved 12 May 1994
Documentation
Issued 3 May 1994 Resolved
PROVIDE POLLUTION PLACARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 June 1994
Resolved 12 May 1994
Documentation
Issued 5 May 1993 Resolved
Show proof of documentation prior to placing vessel in service.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 May 1993
Resolved 5 May 1993

Casualty record · 1

23 September 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2532336
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

M/V CHARLESTON EXPLORER (2005). 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.