← All vessels
CANYON EXPLORER
- Built
- 1993
- Last inspected
- 23 June 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · 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
23 June 2025
Deficiencies
22 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
9 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
993150
WDQ4344
388722
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-388722
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)65.0 ft × 18.0 ft × 6.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 50 / net 40
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDEFENDER YACHT CORPORATION · MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1993
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portGULF SHORES, AL
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, rec
DocumentationValid · issued 18 June 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it50 - Simplified, Gross Ton
40 - Simplified, Net Ton
40 - 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.
Professional
The full record for this vessel
Behind this panel: 13 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 22 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; operational controls, none recorded without a removal date; no tow-unit appearances recorded; no other recorded names; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port and endorsements. Every line is a record the Coast Guard wrote; the counts above are the same counts as in the summary, and they are free.
Professional is $39 a month or $299 a year, or $19.99 a month locked for life at the founding rate, for the first 200 subscribers. It unlocks every detail section on every vessel page, fleet watch tied to your account, and ownership records on request. Already a subscriber? Sign in.
Maury does not score, rate or grade vessels, at any price.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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.
This report is in development and is not for sale yet. There is no date, and nothing is charged. Leave an email and we will tell you when it exists, once.
Used only to tell you when the report exists. Not shared, not sold, and not added to a mailing list.
Inspection history · 13
23 June 2025
Simplified Stability Test · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8165629
11 June 2025
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8057243
28 February 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7649649
2 March 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7411851
19 May 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7201010
20 May 2020
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6952805
15 October 2019
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6836789
22 February 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6630822
2 May 2018
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6400674
21 February 2018
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6359056
23 July 2017
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6220116
7 March 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6100735
21 April 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5859698
Deficiency record · 22
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 21 July 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 except: On passenger decks of a ferry or of a vessel on an excursion trip the following must be installed: Bulwarks, chain link fencing or wire mesh that has openings of not more than 4 inches in diameter: bars slats, rail courses, or equivalent spaced intervals of not more than 4 inches. MI observed embarkation station with 3 chains spaced out beyond required dimensions.
46 CFR 177.900
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 21 July 2025
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, except that the following hatches may be weathertight: A hatch in a cabin top.
46 CFR 179.360
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 March 2022
Resolved
Deadend wire found in fuel tank space coming out of pressure switch for generator attached to fixed gas system.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 2 March 2022
Resolved
Need to re-install P/A speakers on aft deck area (passenger area)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 20 May 2020
Resolved
All fire fighting equipment o/b vessel must be annually serviced in accordance with regulations. All fire fighting equipment o/b vessel had expired annual servicing tags. Must rectify to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 20 May 2020
Resolved
All gauges must be 100% operational on all vessel equipment. Gauge on fire pump was not functioning past 10 PSI. Must replace gauge to satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 May 2020
Resolved
Fire hose had leaks while operating fire pump. Must replace fire hose to satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - operational damage
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
Repairs to the hull that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. Provide repair proposal for damage caused by allision with canyon wall.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
Replace navigation light damaged from allision. (Prior to operating at night)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 27 February 2019
Resolved
Found small crack located in the forpeak comparment on the starboard side at the sheer line. Properly make repairs to the satifaction to the attending marine inspector. (gouge out and re-weld)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 27 February 2019
Resolved
Found port and starboard outboard longitudinal stringers de-laminated at eh bilge. Make proper repairs to original condition.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 27 February 2019
Resolved
Found vertical cracks and seeping water intrusion on port and starboard outboard main bilge stringer. All damage was located forward of main engines support. Provide repair plan for USCG approval and make proper repairs to original condition.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 27 February 2019
Resolved
Provide simple instructions for fixed fire fighting system in the fuel tank room.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 February 2019
Resolved
Renew or repair raw water pump on starboard main engine.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Stern Tube Lubrication/Sealing
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Provide new shaft packing for both port and starboard shafts.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Make bulkhead between engine room and lazerette watertight.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Repair leaking jacket water coolong pipes.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 15 March 2017
Resolved
Renew stern light lens cover. Current cover is very dirty and faded causing a very weak illumination/display of lamp.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 21 April 2016
Resolved
Properly label overhead life jacket stowage in lower accommodation space.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 21 April 2016
Resolved
Install pressure gauge on fire pump and prove proper operation
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Panelboard
Issued 21 April 2016
Resolved
Install the required gauges for onboard generators greater than 50 volts; ammeter, hertz meter
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 21 April 2016
Resolved
Crop and renew rotted sections of the aft main deck to include decking, fiberglass and overhead beams.
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.