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PIRATES RANSOM

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

PIRATES RANSOM is a 1994 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 21 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2011.

Records from 2011 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 12 March 2026.

Built
1994
Last inspected
12 March 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
20
Deficiencies
21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2011

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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 12 March 2026
Recorded inspections20
…physical examinations20
Deficiencies 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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Identity

US Official No.
1020293
IMO number
—
Call sign
WCJ6202
MISLE id
401969
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-401969

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)55.5 ft × 20.0 ft × 9.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 66 / net 53
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDUCKWORTH STEEL BOATS INC · TARPON SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1994
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portCLEARWATER, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 12 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it66 - Simplified, Gross Ton
53 - Simplified, Net Ton
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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 · 20

12 March 2026 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8316584
25 August 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8217204
27 January 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8059383
12 December 2024 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8040619
18 January 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7841341
1 November 2023 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7807630
8 May 2023 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7671031
10 January 2023 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7613779
9 December 2022 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7571602
4 February 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7380510
1 December 2021 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7359246
14 September 2021 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7323635
4 January 2021 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7119363
13 January 2020 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6860293
21 August 2019 Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6791348
6 February 2019 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6610387
17 January 2018 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6332976
13 November 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6305766
23 January 2017 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6067089
26 January 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5804178

Deficiency record · 21

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 March 2026 Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retro reflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. MI observed that all child size life jackets and multiple adult size life jackets need new retro reflective material. 46 CFR 185.604(h)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 March 2026
Resolved 25 March 2026
Resolution: Received picture of new retro reflective material on life jackets.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 August 2025 Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and be capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements. The main propulsion starter engaged with no prompt and could not be stopped until battery power was secured. A marine electrician must troubleshoot the start system to determine the root cause and make repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard. This must be completed prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 182.200
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 25 August 2025
Resolved 27 August 2025
Resolution: Repairs were made.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 January 2025 Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] observed missing outlet cover near operating station and open junction box located near forward mast. 46CFR183.01-15
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 February 2025
Resolved 12 February 2025
Resolution: Outlet cover and junction box replaced/closed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 January 2025 Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] observed generator control panel in engine room not properly mounted and new gauges not properly wired. 46CFR183.01-15
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 February 2025
Resolved 25 February 2025
Resolution: Photographic evidence received of control panel in engine room properly mounted and wired.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 8 May 2023 Resolved
Flexible or portable cords such as SO, STO, and similar types cannot be used for permanently installed wiring. Marine Inspector observed 02 portable cables being utilized as permanent installations within the engine room, including one being used for an emergency bilge pump. 46 CFR 183.10-20(a)(2)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2023
Resolved 22 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel sent email correspondence indicating that the outlet will no longer be used for an emergency bilge pump arrangement. Vessel POC purchased a high end shop vac, which will be used in an as needed fashion.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 8 May 2023 Resolved
Each door, hatch, or scuttle used as a means of escape, must be capable of being opened by one person, from either side, in both light and dark conditions. Marine inspector observed a fire escape hatch leading from the bar area to the second deck that was inoperable. 46 CFR 177.500(h)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 May 2023
Resolved 8 May 2023
Resolution: Crew removed file/grinded down expanded rust around trunk opening allowing hatch to be open/closed satisfactorily.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 May 2023 Resolved
In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped, two clamps must be used on each end of the hose. Marine inspector observed water intake flexible hose on stbd generator was missing 01 clamp. 46 CFR 182.410(d)(4)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 May 2023
Resolved 8 May 2023
Resolution: Crew attached additional hose clamp to generator raw water intake hose.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 January 2023 Resolved
All vessels of 26 feet in length and over shall be provided with individual bilge lines and bilge suctions for each watertight compartment. MI observed bilge piping in second compartment aft (fwd hold) was clogged, preventing full rate of suction from the space. 46 CFR 182.25-5(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2023
Resolved 12 January 2023
Resolution: Replaced clogged bilge piping. Created maintenance plan to test all bilge piping monthly.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 10 January 2023 Resolved
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must - have means to make them watertight. MI observed hole for cabling, located in the upper starboard side of the collision bulkhead, that was not watertight. 46 CFR 171.114(a)(2)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2023
Resolved 22 January 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep made penetration watertight
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 10 January 2023 Resolved
It is intended that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against machinery failure and personnel injury. MI observed high water level alarm for the second compartment aft (fwd hold) provided an audible alarm, but no visual alarm at the operating station. 46 CFR 182.01-5
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2023
Resolved 30 January 2023
Resolution: New alarm panel installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 January 2023 Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 160.050 in subchapter Q, or other standard specified by the Commandant. MI observed grab line on the ring life buoy was deteriorated due to exposure/UV damage. 46 CFR 180.70(b)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2023
Resolved 20 January 2023
Resolution: New ring buoy installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 10 January 2023 Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc. MI observed belt on starboard engine was missing a guard. 46 CFR 177.35-15
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2023
Resolved 26 January 2023
Resolution: New guard installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 January 2023 Resolved
It is intended that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, mechanical failure, and personnel injury. MI observed temperature sensor on the port generator was disconnected. 46 CFR 182.01-5
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 January 2023
Resolved 26 January 2023
Resolution: Installed new sensor.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 25 January 2021 Resolved
Deficiency Code: 18429 At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes. Marine Inspector found amounts of oil residue in various locations identified to the vessel owner and rep, conduct proper maintenance to the satisfaction of attending [name withheld]: 46 CFR 176.830(b) Action: 16 Action Code: c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 February 2021
Resolved 5 February 2021
Resolution: Owner/operator submitted pictures to verify oil and additional residues that had been cleaned and cleared from engine room bilge.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 13 January 2020 Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Input GPS coordinates into VHF radio. 46CFR184.502
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 January 2020
Resolved 31 January 2020
Resolution: VHF radio was equipped with GPS coordinates.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 January 2020 Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Reduce oil leak on starboard engine. 46CFR182.200
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 January 2020
Resolved 31 January 2020
Resolution: Oil leak repaired, all sat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 February 2019 Resolved
Provide proof of supervisor and employee EAP training. Owner could not provide proof of training. 46 CFR 16.401
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 February 2019
Resolved 22 February 2019
Resolution: Verified operator completed required training.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 February 2019 Resolved
Company drug testing policy not in place. Provide proof employees have read and signed the company drug testing policy. 46 CFR 16.401
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 February 2019
Resolved 22 February 2019
Resolution: Verified company has a policy in place.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 23 January 2017 Resolved
Prove purchase of first aid ammonia inhalants within date of expiration iaw 46CFR184.710.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 February 2017
Resolved 3 March 2017
Resolution: Purchased ammonia inhalants.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 23 January 2017 Resolved
Provide double hose clamping on engine and generator hoses on cooling systems (port and stbd) iaw 46CFR182.410(d)(1).
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 February 2017
Resolved 3 March 2017
Resolution: Installed additional hose clamps on cooling systems.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 23 January 2017 Resolved
Provide proper Marine Type Electric Lighting Fixtures for overhead lights in engine room and lazarette iaw 46FR183.10-20(3)(L).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 February 2017
Resolved 3 February 2017
Resolution: Installed proper overhead lights in engine room and lazarette.

Casualty record · 1

31 December 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4218063
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.

Ownership record

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