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PHILLIS WHEATLEY

PHILLIS WHEATLEY is a passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2025, along with 19 deficiencies and 6 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2021.

Records from 2002 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 10 June 2025.

Built
Not recorded
Last inspected
10 June 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
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 10 June 2025
…with no type recorded2
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

WDM6682
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-39725

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.9 ft × 17.5 ft × 7.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 55 / net 44
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderALLEN MARINE INC · SITKA, AK, UNITED STATES
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Outdrive
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portBOSTON, MA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 27 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it44 - Simplified, Net Ton
55 - Simplified, Gross Ton
33 - Displacement, Gross 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.

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Inspection history · 22

10 June 2025 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8150067
16 December 2024 Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8045072
3 June 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7898160
16 May 2023 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7672868
12 December 2022 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7587658
14 March 2022 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7407183
4 August 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7277611
4 August 2021 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7278011
17 June 2021 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7227806
18 December 2020 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7113603
4 June 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6968680
10 December 2018 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6594899
4 December 2018 Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6588100
23 March 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6377540
5 March 2018 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6365782
21 March 2017 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6108600
14 February 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6088190
21 December 2016 In-Service Inspection · Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6078716
27 September 2016 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6011253
27 September 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6011271
23 March 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5838708
23 March 2016 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5838709

Deficiency record · 19

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 16 May 2023 Resolved
Fuel level gauges on diesel fuel tanks must be of tubular glass and heat resistant material. The gauge line was made of rubber tubing.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: replaced
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 16 May 2023 Resolved
The fuel tank connections must be fitted with automatically closing devices in the event the gauges or gauge lines rupture. The fuel level gauge did not have self closing devices.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 June 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 August 2021 Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel lost propulsion while underway.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 August 2021
Resolved 5 August 2021
Resolution: Replaced fuse.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 4 December 2018 Resolved
Fire main line in the engine room was found to be wasted through.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 15 January 2019
Resolved 9 January 2019
Resolution: Removed fire main line and replaced with a new pipe.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 4 December 2018 Resolved
Unapproved solid core wiring was used in instillation of the air-conditioning units. Remove and replace A/C wire with approved wire.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 15 January 2019
Resolved 9 January 2019
Resolution: Solid core cable was removed and approved wire was installed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 4 December 2018 Resolved
The engine room deck hatch was found damaged. Repair/replace engine room deck hatch.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 15 January 2019
Resolved 9 January 2019
Resolution: Engine room deck hatch was replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 December 2018 Resolved
Crop and renew hull strainer on starboard generator seawater intake.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 January 2019
Resolved 9 January 2019
Resolution: Hull strainer was replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 December 2018 Resolved
Replace forepeak bilge pickup.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 January 2019
Resolved 9 January 2019
Resolution: Forepeak bilge pickup was replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 4 December 2018 Resolved
Crop and renew hull plate 18 inches out from the keel port and starboard in void space #2.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 January 2019
Resolved 9 January 2019
Resolution: Hull plate was replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 December 2018 Resolved
Repair/replace bilge pickup valve handle in engine room.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 January 2019
Resolved 9 January 2019
Resolution: Bilge pickup valve handle was replaced.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 4 December 2018 Resolved
Repair deck rails and stanchions on main deck. (Port, Starboard, and Aft-deck.)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 January 2019
Resolved 9 January 2019
Resolution: All deck rails and stanchions on the main deck were repaired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (mooring)
Issued 4 December 2018 Resolved
Repair/replace cleat on port side.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 January 2019
Resolved 9 January 2019
Resolution: Cleat was replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 December 2018 Resolved
Replace/Provide adequate insulation on main engine exhaust in the engine room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 January 2019
Resolved 9 January 2019
Resolution: Insulation for main engine and engine room was replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 December 2018 Resolved
Provide servicing reports for water jet system.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 January 2019
Resolved 11 January 2019
Resolution: Received servicing reports for water jet system.
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved
Provide training for the crew on proper use of newly installed davit system.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Resolved, Port Captain provided documentation demonstrating the crew was trained.
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved
Provide training for the crew on proper use of newly installed fire and bilge pump system.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Resolved, Port Captain provided documentation demonstrating the crew was trained.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Quantity
Issued 21 March 2017 Resolved
Provide (02) 24" ring life buoys.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 March 2017
Resolved 28 March 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel and visually inspected new (02) 24" ring life buoys.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Reports and Analysis
Issued 27 September 2016 Resolved
Vessel suffered small fire on stbd engine IWO turbo charger. Conduct component inspection and provide causal analysis.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 October 2016
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 27 September 2016 Resolved
Identify damaged components on stbd engine and replace in kind with with manufacture approved parts and installation procedures. Vessel must demonstrate a operational test with an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 October 2016

Casualty record · 6

5 April 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1602783
8 January 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1730676
3 April 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2616654
26 January 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3933862
27 September 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6011271
4 August 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7277611
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

MOIRA SMITH (2002–2021). 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.