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TROPIC LIGHTNING

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named TROPIC LIGHTNING

TROPIC LIGHTNING is a 2001 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 46 inspections since 2002, most recently in October 2025, along with 41 deficiencies.

Records from 2002 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 1 October 2025.

Built
2001
Last inspected
1 October 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
46
Deficiencies
41 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
1120714
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDJ6983
MISLE id
38828
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
338139000
Maury page id
psix-38828

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations35
…administrative events11
Years with a record 22 calendar years (2002–2025)
The 46 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)31.0 ft × 8.4 ft × 4.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 6 / net 6
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCOMMERCIAL WATER SPORTS INC · CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ, UNITED STATES · built 2001
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portHOMESTEAD, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 28 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 it6 - Simplified, Net Ton
6 - 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

WDJ6983MMSI 338139000 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 8 August 2017, expires 8 August 2027
WDB6995MMSI 369362000 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 26 March 2004, cancelled 31 May 2014
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.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 46

1 October 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8245438
17 October 2024 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8012460
16 October 2023 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7810095
30 January 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7628987
20 October 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7591293
19 July 2022 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7507538
17 September 2021 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7314480
22 October 2020 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7082120
1 October 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7076210
22 November 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6860575
9 September 2019 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6809491
13 March 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6641574
28 June 2018 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6458120
13 July 2017 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6204397
24 May 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6154629
26 January 2017 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6077450
4 March 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5827053
3 February 2016 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5808766
20 August 2015 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5221451
5 June 2012 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4334543
16 December 2011 Simplified Stability Test · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4209294
6 January 2011 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3921853
9 December 2010 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3907296
11 December 2009 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3648416
19 December 2008 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3382083
3 October 2008 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3380501
26 June 2008 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3296372
20 September 2007 MTSA/ISPS Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3061789
2 October 2006 COI Inspection · Hull Examination · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2792100
22 February 2006 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2589826
13 October 2005 COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2513374
5 October 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2508430
3 October 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2506902
28 October 2004 Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2229469
16 June 2004 MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2100119
7 May 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2061557
7 April 2004 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2039297
6 March 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2019418
27 February 2004 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2014175
24 February 2004 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2011299
13 February 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2009358
28 January 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996451
3 March 2003 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1751704
24 February 2003 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1748536
14 March 2002 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1493569
4 February 2002 Hull Examination · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1483737

Deficiency record · 41

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 1 October 2025 Resolved
Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. Battery on life float light was dead. Replace battery.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2025
Resolved 21 October 2025
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 1 October 2025 Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26', a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Center high lever alarm did not operate as designed.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2025
Resolved 21 October 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 October 2025 Resolved
Each life ring buoy must be marked with Type II retro- reflective material approved IAW 46CFR164.018. Tape was degraded. Replace with new tape.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2025
Resolved 21 October 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 October 2025 Resolved
Each floating waterlight on a vessel carrying only one life ring, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip. Clip missing from lanyard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2025
Resolved 21 October 2025
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 October 2024 Resolved
Each battery must be secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of the vessel, and free from exposure to water splash or spray. Battery boxes are missing top covers to prevent exposure to water splash and spray.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 October 2024
Resolved 1 November 2024
Resolution: Operator properly secrued battery boxes.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 17 October 2024 Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:(1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Operator was not able to provide information on last update to electronic charts.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 October 2024
Resolved 1 November 2024
Resolution: Operator purchased updated SIM card for electronic charts.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 16 October 2023 Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175 or a kit with equivalent contents. Acquire full complement for first aid kit. 46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel send in photos of new first aid kit items.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 16 October 2023 Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel with a float-free link. Purchase new link for appropriate rated strength. 46 CFR 180.130(a)(1)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 November 2023
Resolution: MI witnessed newly installed weak links on fleet
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 9 September 2019 Resolved
EPIRB battery has expired. Replace EPIRB battery. (EPIRB was tested adn functioning)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 September 2019
Resolved 16 September 2019
Resolution: EPIRB battery renewed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 September 2019 Resolved
Safety Radio Certificate is not onboard. Provide Safety Radio Certificate.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 September 2019
Resolved 16 September 2019
Resolution: Safety Radio Certificate provided.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity
Issued 13 July 2017 Resolved
46 CFR 181.610: Required to obtain two additional fire buckets.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 July 2017
Resolved 19 July 2017
Resolution: new fire buckets with lanyards added.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 27 January 2017 Resolved
Demonstrate blower shutoff upon activation of fireboy pre-engineered fixed firefighting system.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 March 2017
Resolved 8 March 2017
Resolution: Agreement made with vesel rep to install stickers to direct crew to secure blower motor in case of fire.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 27 January 2017 Resolved
Demonstrate annual collar inflation test and leak test of repaired collar.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 March 2017
Resolution: Collar stress test and leak test witnessed.
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Gasoline Fuel Tank Ventilation
Issued 27 January 2017 Resolved
Provide means of closing ventilation ports to gasoline tank space.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 March 2017
Resolved 8 March 2017
Resolution: Closure devices installed on ventilation.
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Gasoline Fuel Tank Ventilation
Issued 26 January 2017 Resolved
Show operation of gasoline tank space flammable vapor detection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 March 2017
Resolved 8 March 2017
Resolution: Vapor detection tested.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Condition
Issued 3 February 2016 Resolved
Both fire extinguishers found to have excessive wastage. Provide two satisfactory rie extinguishers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 February 2016
Resolved 4 February 2016
Resolution: Two new fire extinguishers installed.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 3 February 2016 Resolved
Prove proper operation of DSC VHF radio.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 February 2016
Resolved 4 March 2016
Resolution: DSC radio installed and properly programmed.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 3 February 2016 Resolved
Provide current tide tables.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 February 2016
Resolved 4 March 2016
Resolution: Current tide tables on vessel.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 3 February 2016 Resolved
Make vessel available for collar stress test iaw MTN 01-08
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 February 2016
Resolved 12 February 2016
Resolution: Connducted collar stress test.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of Gas
Issued 9 December 2010 Resolved
INSTALL FIXED FIRE FIGHTING BOTTLE
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 January 2011
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 9 December 2010 Resolved
REPLACE WASTED STROBE LIGHT FOR LIFE BOUY
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 January 2011
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Gasoline Fuel Tank Ventilation
Issued 9 December 2010 Resolved
PROVE VAPOR DETECTION ALARM
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 January 2011
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type III) › Condition
Issued 9 December 2010 Resolved
PROVIDE (02) ADULT LIFEJACKETS.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 January 2011
Resolved 6 January 2011
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity
Issued 9 December 2010 Resolved
PROVIDE (02) 2.5 U.S. GAL. FIRE BUCKETS.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 January 2011
Resolved 6 January 2011
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 9 December 2010 Resolved
PROVIDE 360 WHITE LIGHT.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 January 2011
Resolved 6 January 2011
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 11 December 2009 Resolved
EPIRB found installed with an expired Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU). Remove expired HRU from service and renew with approved unit.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 December 2009
Resolved 14 December 2009
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 11 December 2009 Resolved
White all-around light noted missing. Vessel may not operate after sunset until approved light is installed and verified operational by attending Marine Inspector
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 December 2009
Resolved 6 January 2011
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 19 December 2008 Resolved
Install white all-around light prior to operating vessel before sunrise or after sunset.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 December 2008
Resolved 24 September 2009
Resolution: Corrected
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 13 October 2005 Resolved
PROVIDE UPDATED FCC SAFETY RADIOTELEPHONY CERTIFICATE REFLECTING CURRENT RADIO CALL SIGN.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 December 2005
Resolved 1 November 2005
Resolution: Completed
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing
Issued 27 February 2004 Resolved
Provide proof of company enrollment in a Drug and Alcohol Testing Program prior to carrying passengers. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Proof of Enrollment
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 March 2004
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 27 February 2004 Resolved
Provide operational floating light for buoyant apparatus prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 February 2004
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 27 February 2004 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2004
Resolved 7 April 2004
Resolution: Received faxed copy of both this date.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)
Issued 27 February 2004 Resolved
Permanently install quantity and size of each PFD at both PFD storage locations. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Storage
Due 26 March 2004
Resolved 9 March 2004
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing
Issued 27 February 2004 Resolved
Provide proof of employee coverage in a Random Drug Testing Program prior to carrying passengers. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Employee Coverage
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 March 2004
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces
Issued 27 February 2004 Resolved
Make permanent repairs to 3rd bench seat fractured support, port side, at main deck. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Open Deck Space
Due 26 March 2004
Resolved 9 March 2004
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 3 March 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE CURRENT FCC STATION LICENSE
Due 3 April 2003
Resolved 9 April 2003
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 3 March 2003 Resolved
RENEW EPIRB ANTENNEA
Due 3 March 2003
Resolved 3 March 2003
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 24 February 2003 Resolved
REATTACH FORWARD BULKHEAD TO HULL USING METHODS DISCUSSED ON-SITE.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 February 2003
Resolved 26 February 2003
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stiffener
Issued 24 February 2003 Resolved
GRIND OUT STEM REPAIR FOR FURTHER INSPECTION AND REPAIRS
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 February 2003
Resolved 26 February 2003
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System
Issued 24 February 2003 Resolved
MAKE OPERABLE FUME DETECTOR
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 February 2003
Resolved 26 February 2003
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 24 February 2003 Resolved
REPAIR CRACKS TO BIMINI TOP FRAMING
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 February 2003
Resolved 26 February 2003

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.