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ESCAPE

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

ESCAPE is a 1993 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 25 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2005.

Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 March 2026.

Built
1993
Last inspected
2 March 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
18
Deficiencies
25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2005
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 2 March 2026
Recorded inspections18
…physical examinations17
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 25 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.
992531
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDL5303
MISLE id
387668
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-387668

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 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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 18

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

Deficiency record · 25

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

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. 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.