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HAPPY LIFE

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

HAPPY LIFE is a 2001 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 2001, most recently in December 2025, along with 20 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2005.

Records from 2001 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 3 December 2025.

Built
2001
Last inspected
3 December 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
20
Deficiencies
20 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.
1121275
IMO number
—
Call sign
—
MISLE id
39607
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368318070
Maury page id
psix-39607

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations13
…administrative events6
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record 11 calendar years (2001–2025)
The 20 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)41.8 ft × 11.3 ft × 3.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 12 / net 12
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCANAL BOATS INC · FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2001
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portMIAMI, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 15 October 2025 · expires 30 September 2026
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 it12 - Simplified, Net Ton
12 - 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

WDN8493MMSI 368318070 · active · voluntarily equipped · granted 6 June 2023, expires 6 June 2033
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 · 20

3 December 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8276971
29 October 2024 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8026239
14 August 2024 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7979552
18 December 2023 Plan Review "T" Boat · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7840124
13 June 2023 Deadweight Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7715679
20 July 2022 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7584844
4 March 2009 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3427393
23 August 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2756998
26 July 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2726292
13 April 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2624121
26 August 2005 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2475185
24 January 2005 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2278548
8 January 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2271764
4 August 2004 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2155798
22 December 2003 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1968098
3 February 2003 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1738826
27 September 2002 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1680922
7 May 2002 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1614163
21 December 2001 Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1473756
20 February 2001 Construction Oversight
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1487630

Deficiency record · 20

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 29 October 2024 Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (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. Vessel only has 2 or the required 3 fire buckets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 November 2024
Resolved 14 November 2024
Resolution: Vessel acquired the required amount of fire buckets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 29 October 2024 Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Fire extinguishers do not have the required brackets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 November 2024
Resolved 14 November 2024
Resolution: Proper fire extinguisher brackets installed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 29 October 2024 Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Aft engine deck is missing plastic port hole cover, allowing space to fill up with water.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 November 2024
Resolved 14 November 2024
Resolution: Missing weather tight void cover installed.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 26 July 2006 Resolved
Vessel overdue for inspection. Complete Annual Inspection.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 August 2024
Resolution: Completed COI Renewal.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 24 August 2005 Resolved
Renew bilge suction piping in Battery compartment and ensure proper operation of bilge de-watering system after repairs are completed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2005
Resolved 17 October 2005
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 24 August 2005 Resolved
Properly repair drainage hole in the base of the collision bulkhead.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2005
Resolved 17 October 2005
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 24 August 2005 Resolved
Renew both propulsion shaft cutlass bearings.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2005
Resolved 17 October 2005
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 24 August 2005 Resolved
Replace missing Amp meter, IAW 46 CFR 183.320.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2005
Resolved 17 October 2005
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Pump
Issued 24 January 2005 Resolved
Make proper repairs to raw water pump on main engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 31 January 2005
Resolved 24 August 2005
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 24 January 2005 Resolved
Properly mount B-II extinguisher at operating station.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 24 January 2005
Resolved 24 January 2005
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 24 January 2005 Resolved
Repair/replace grab line on life ring.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 24 January 2005
Resolved 24 January 2005
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 24 January 2005 Resolved
Repair/replace starboard green navigation light.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 24 January 2005
Resolved 24 January 2005
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 4 August 2004 Resolved
Vsl failed Simplified Sub-Division provide a proposal to bring all the vessels in compliance. The proposal is due no later than 01 September 2004 for work to be completed on all vessels no later than 01 January 2005
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 1 September 2004
Resolved 24 August 2005
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 3 February 2003 Resolved
Shield the fuel shut-off valve IWO the fuel tank.
Condition: Design Flaw
Due 3 March 2003
Resolved 24 January 2005
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (emergency) › Junction Box
Issued 3 February 2003 Resolved
Make connection tfor high level alarm IWO battery space watertight. (Throughout)
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 3 March 2003
Resolved 24 January 2005
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 3 February 2003 Resolved
Mount the high level alarm in engine space.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 3 March 2003
Resolved 24 January 2005
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space
Issued 3 February 2003 Resolved
Install a "Crew Only" sign on the door to the head.
Condition: Design Flaw
Due 3 March 2003
Resolved 24 January 2005
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 3 February 2003 Resolved
Renew the AMP gauge on the generator. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Panelboard
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 March 2003
Resolved 24 August 2005
Resolution: Re-issued
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scupper
Issued 3 February 2003 Resolved
Provide plans to ensure that the well-deck aft is fitted as a "well-deck".
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 3 March 2003
Resolved 24 January 2005
Electrical
Issued 27 September 2002 Resolved
Provide generator with 50 deg Centergrade ambient temp rating or derate to 80% or demonstrate ambient temp does not exceed 40 deg Centergrade
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 November 2002
Resolved 12 December 2002
Resolution: Generator manufacturer provide additional ambient temperature rating specification information. Generator does meet required ambient temperature rating. New information plate reflecting this rating has been attached to generator. Although no longer requi

Casualty record · 1

8 January 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2271764
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

BROWARD (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.