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LIBERTY

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

LIBERTY is a 1981 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in October 2025, along with 61 deficiencies, 2 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded and 1 casualty investigation in 2004.

Records from 2004 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 22 October 2025.

Built
1981
Last inspected
22 October 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
23
Deficiencies
61 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
1 with no removal date recorded
Casualties
1 investigation · 2004
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
1027286
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDK8645
MISLE id
415451
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-415451

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations21
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)
The 23 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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.3 ft × 18.2 ft × 9.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 61 / net 49
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderAMF HATTERAS YACHTS · NEW BERN, NC, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portJERSEY CITY, NJ
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 16 July 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 it61 - Simplified, Gross Ton
49 - 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.

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Inspection history · 23

22 October 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8256880
21 June 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8163613
7 October 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8015322
12 August 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7979312
7 August 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7976549
1 May 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7678977
5 July 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7496601
14 March 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7411418
20 July 2021 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7262180
25 February 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7147019
9 October 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7073961
7 July 2020 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7005919
4 October 2019 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6830366
11 July 2019 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6745538
7 February 2019 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6621570
9 November 2018 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6579829
1 November 2018 Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6584442
27 March 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6381152
11 October 2017 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6285682
9 June 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6170429
4 October 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6016525
19 April 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5857381
16 March 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5834507

Deficiency record · 61

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 October 2025 Resolved
For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility may be required to perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. Vessel did not conduct Annual Servicing for fixed gas CO2 System. Conduct Annual Servicing.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 October 2025
Resolution: Vessel had Sea Safety Attend the vessel while inspectors were on board. MIs observed Sea Safety test the system. All appeared satisfactory. Servicing Report uploaded to Documents tab.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 22 October 2025 Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests: The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. A tag issued by a qualified servicing organization, and attached to each extinguisher, may be accepted as evidence that the necessary maintenance procedures have been conducted. Vessel did not conduct annual servicing for portable extinguishers. Conduct annual servicing.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 October 2025
Resolution: Vessel had Sea Safety Attend the vessel while inspectors were on board. MIs observed Sea Safety service all portable extinguishers. All appeared satisfactory. Servicing Report uploaded to Documents tab.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 7 October 2024 Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) installations, 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. Attending MI found out that the vessel's FCC certs for Bridge to bridge and safety radiotelephony certificates were expired. Renew certificates. 46 cfr 183.502
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 November 2024
Resolution: Updated 5 year
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 October 2024 Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information:(1) Date of the drill and training; and(2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics... Attending Marine Inspector was informed that Captain left his logbook at the shop. Provide evidence that a logbook exists with drills conducted. 46 cfr 185.520
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 November 2024
Resolution: Logbook found
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 7 October 2024 Resolved
a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible.. Outdates maps found onboard. Update new Charts 46 CFR 184.420
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 November 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of rescue
Issued 7 October 2024 Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry: Three hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant; and Three hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Attending MI found expired flares. Outfit vessel with valid flares. 46 cfr 180.68
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 November 2024
Resolution: vessel outfitted with proper flares.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 7 October 2024 Resolved
An ammeter that is readily visible shall be included in the battery charger circuit. Attending MI found no ammeter in the charging circuit. Outfit vessel with Ammeter. 46 cfr 183.05-20 OLD T
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 November 2024
Resolution: Vessel outfitteed with ammeter in the charging circuit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 7 October 2024 Resolved
In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped... Two clamps must be used on each end of the hose... Generator fuel lines found to be clamped with Zip ties and wet exhaust flex hose found to be single clamped. Outfit vessel with double clamping. 46 CFR 182.410
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 November 2024
Resolution: Vessel generator raw water discharge now suitably outfitted with double clamp
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 7 October 2024 Resolved
Provision Shall be made by means of plugs covers etc to prevent the admission of air into the space protected. Attending MI found wire run openings into the spaces where fixed CO2 is protecting. Seal wire runs approved insulation. 46 CFR 181.20-35 OLD T
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 November 2024
Resolution: Outfitted vessel with ways to seal off wire run
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 7 August 2024 Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years... Vessel lapsed required inspection dates 31MAR2024 (page two of COI). Make vessel ready for drydock and internal structures examination. Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo, vessel must receive credit drydock.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 September 2024
Resolution: issued credit dry dock
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 1 May 2023 Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Vessel did not have audible alarms in two of the four spaces required on the vessel. All alarms had operational visual alarms.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 May 2023
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Witnessed operational alarm.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 1 May 2023 Resolved
The master shall conduct drills and give instructions as necessary to ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties. While conducting man Overboard Drill, crew was not able to properly communicate with the Master of the vessel, running over the "victim" due to poor visibility for the captain and poor communication by the crew. Man Overboard Drill
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 May 2023
Resolved 5 May 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 1 May 2023 Resolved
A device must be provided to automatically shut down power ventilation serving the protected space and engines that draw intake air from the protected space prior to release of the extinguishing agent into the space While testing the CO2 system,the device used to shut down the engines and ventilation was not functional.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 May 2023
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Witnessed engine automatically stop when fire protection was simulated.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 1 May 2023 Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on the upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on the upper decks must be indicated by a durable marking of numbers and letters at least one inch in height at the entranceway to each such deck. placard not showing # of pax on top deck. On the vessels stability letter, 06 passengers are allowed on the second deck. There was no placard on the vessel stating the number of passengers allowed on the second deck.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 May 2023
Resolved 5 May 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 May 2023 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. Vessel needs to be repaired, and conduct sea trials in the presence of a marine inspector prior to carriage of passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 May 2023
Resolved 5 May 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 July 2021 Resolved
The vessel had several dead end wires in the generator space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 September 2021
Resolved 1 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner sent photographs of an installed junction box.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 20 July 2021 Resolved
Rudder posts on port and starboard side had significant water ingress.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 August 2021
Resolution: Attending MI's observed repairs to rudder posts. Area of previous water ingress was found clean and dry, observed while underway, and prior to their departure; conditions remained the same.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 20 July 2021 Resolved
Vessel did not have a means of securing ventilation from outside the space.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 August 2021
Resolution: Attending MI's observed successful installation of ventillation pulls located outside the space.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 20 July 2021 Resolved
Vessel did not have stability letter.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 August 2021
Resolution: MI's provided vessel with a copy of their stability letter.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency preparedness
Issued 20 July 2021 Resolved
The vessel did not have emergency instructions.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 September 2021
Resolved 1 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner sent photograph of emergency instructions.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 20 July 2021 Resolved
Raw water line coming from through hull fitting in the generator room is rubbing against CO2 bottle. Vessel will add chafing gear to prevent damage to piping.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 September 2021
Resolved 1 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner sent photographs of newly installed chafing gear on raw water line.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
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. Excessive standing oil and coolant underneath both of the vessel's generators, as well as the Port and Starboard MDE's. Additionally, flammable chemicals/cleaners and carpeting are stored in the port E/R, representing an immediate fire hazard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Fire hazards described were removed/cleaned and no longer exist.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
All fiber reinforced plastic vessels constructed with general purpose resins must be fitted with a smoke activated fire detection system of an approved type. None of the vessel's smoke detectors were functional, not all were approved under UL 217, and smoke detectors were not installed in all areas requiring them.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: All fire detectors were replaced with appropriately approved ones, and function properly.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Life-saving signals
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays and sounds route must carry: three hand red flare distress signals; and three hand orange smoke distress signals. The vessel had only four flares onboard, and those were found to be expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel has new flares that are not expired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Cleanliness
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
Passenger accommodation spaces must be maintained to minimize safety hazards and to preserve sanitary conditions. Vessel has numerous sewage leaks that caused raw sewage to spray all over the generator space, and accumulate in the bilges of the generator space and forward passenger accommodation area.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel has cleaned the raw sewage from the forepeak area.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangements for draining any watertight compartment, under all practicable conditions. Due to excessive amounts of oily water and sewage in the bilge, inspectors were unable to test the operation of the bilge system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Bilge pumps were able to be tested, and worked appropriately
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
A submersible electrical bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, provided that: A positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. No positive shutoff valves were installed at the hull penetrations for the bilge system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Overboard valves were properly installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
Flexible tube or hose may be used instead of fixed pipe for the discharge line of a submersible electric bilge pump provided the hose is of good quality, substantial construction, & suitable for the intended use. Bilge lines are not suitable for the intended use.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: New hose was installed on the bilge system.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Wiring for the bilge high level alarm system is corroded and no longer serviceable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Wiring for the bilge alarm system was replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
Annual Inspection: Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel was actively operating after the 3-month period had expired.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel ceased operations after our inspection, and has undergone an annual inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall examine and test electrical installations to the extent necessary to determine that they are in proper operating condition, safe electrical condition, and fit for the service for which they are intended. Numerous dead ended, disconnected and spliced wires were discovered throughout the vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Electrical deficiencies called out in the deficiency were rectified.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall examine and test the auxiliary machinery to the extent necessary to determine that they in proper operating condition and fit for the service in which they are intended. Windings in the generator end must be inspected for oil buildup.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Generators were professionally cleaned.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
Chemical testing of personnel must be conducted as required by this subpart and in accordance with the procedures detailed in 49 CFR part 40. Vessel could not provide proof of enrollment in a DAPI program.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel has a valid DAPI program.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
For portable fire extinguishers, the inspections, maintenance procedures and hydrostatic pressure tests required by Chapter 4 of NFPA 10 must be completed. 03 B-II extinguishers were found to be past their annual servicing date.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: All extinguishers were appropriately serviced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
At each inspection for certification, and at every other vessel inspection, all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Excessive unsecured gear, dunnage, parts and equipment created an egress and fire hazard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Excess gear and dunnage were removed from the vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
It is intended that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury. The port side engine cooling water flex hose is not properly secured.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Permanent support was created for the water flex hose in question.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for necessary facilities for passengers and crew. Master stated that all flying bridge equipment was not used by the crew, and was found to be unserviceable. All equipment, to include throttle and navigation equipment and electronics should be disconnected or appropriately removed from service to prevent passenger interference from the flying bridge with vessel operations.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Flying bridge was boxed/glassed over and removed from service to prevent control from being taken over by someone other than the vessel master.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall examine and test electrical installations to the extent necessary to determine that they are in proper operating condition, safe electrical condition, and fit for the service for which they are intended. Port E/R air conditioner pump is wired using a non-permanent arrangement, and must be made using a permanent arrangement.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Permanent installation was made.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
Passenger accommodation spaces must be maintained to minimize safety hazards and to preserve sanitary conditions. Floor supports for the bilge access hatch in port guest cabin are rotted, creating a hazardous condition.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Floor supports in question were replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall examine and test the propulsion machinery to the extent necessary to determine that they in proper operating condition and fit for the service in which they are intended. Port and STBD main engine raw water sea strainer gaskets are wasted and no longer serviceable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Gaskets in question were replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 9 October 2020 Resolved
Due to COVID-19 and the unavailability of crew, coupled with the fact that this vessel had numerous detainable and prior to departure deficiencies, drills were not conducted during USCG attendance. Vessel must conduct fire and MOB drills prior to carriage of passengers.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 June 2021
Resolution: Satisfactory MoB and Fire drill were conducted.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 4 October 2019 Resolved
Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The training entry shall include the following information: Date of training; and general description of the training topics. There were no logs or records of crew training onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Confirmed that training and drills are being appropriately logged in the vessel's logbook.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 4 October 2019 Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information: Date of the drill and training; and general description of the drill scenario and training topics. No records or logs of abandon ship/man-overboard drills were onboard the vessel.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Confirmed that training and drills are being appropriately logged in the vessel's logbook.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 4 October 2019 Resolved
Firefighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information: Date of the drill and training; and general description of the drill scenario and training topics. No records or logs of firefighting drills were onboard the vessel.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Confirmed that training and drills are being appropriately logged in the vessel's logbook.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 4 October 2019 Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must bemarked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters high: "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR". Emergency exits onboard were not marked/labeled.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Found that escape hatches and emergency exits were appropriately marked.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 October 2019 Resolved
Before getting underway on a voyage or as soon as practicable thereafter, the Master of a vessel shall ensure that suitable public announcements are made informing passengers of safety information. Master expressed that overnight egress details were not being given in the safety orientation to overnight passengers. This must be added to the safety orientation.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Confirmed that the vessel operator has added appropriate egress verbiage for overnight passengers to the safety orientation.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Operational Limitations for Passenger ships
Issued 11 July 2019 Resolved
The area of operation for each vessel and any necessary operational limits are determined by the [name withheld] are permitted to operate on the following protected route: BOSTON HARBOR AND ADJACENT WATERS: INSIDE A LINE DRAWN BETWEEN DEER ISLAND AND POINT ALLERTON, MA, UNDER REASONABLE OPERATING CONDITIONS.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2019
Resolved 15 July 2019
Resolution: Vessel only in Boston OCMI zone for one day event.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 11 July 2019 Resolved
A Stability letter is issued in accordance with the requirements of 170.120 of this chapter, it must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material in the pilothouse. Stability letter not posted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2019
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Confirmed that the stability letter is appropriately posted
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 11 July 2019 Resolved
Every vessel subject to part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with 80.59 once every five year. Operator could not produce valid FCC Safety Certificate.47 CFR 80.905
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2019
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel operator was able to produce a valid FCC Safety Certificate.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 11 July 2019 Resolved
Licenses for ship stations in the maritime services will normally be issued for a term of ten years from the date of original issuance. Operator could not produce a valid FCC Station License.47 CFR 80.25
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2019
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Operator was able to produce a valid FCC Station License.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 11 July 2019 Resolved
Fire protection equipment must be clearly and conspicuously marked. Fixed C02 fire system not marked at IAW: 46CFR185.612(a-g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2019
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Found fixed CO2 system to be appropriately marked.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 11 July 2019 Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Remote fuel shutoff station marking is illegible to the space containing the generators.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2019
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Found fuel shutoff stations to be appropriately marked.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 11 July 2019 Resolved
A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards acceptable to the OCMI as good marine practice. The detector located in the space containing the generators is not properly mounted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 July 2019
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Deficiency is cleared due to the issuance of a new deficiency detailing that the detectors are not approved and non-functional.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 November 2018 Resolved
Install exhaust/clamp
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 December 2018
Resolved 29 November 2018
Resolution: complete
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 November 2018 Resolved
Repair/replace float switch
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 December 2018
Resolved 29 November 2018
Resolution: complete
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Weak Link
Issued 4 October 2016 Resolved
Replace hydrostatic release on liferaft.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 April 2017
Resolved 9 June 2017
Resolution: Sighted picture of new Hydrostatic release.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 4 October 2016 Resolved
Provide updated distress signals.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 April 2017
Resolved 9 June 2017
Resolution: Sighted picture of new flares.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 4 October 2016 Resolved
Relabel life ring with vessels name
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 April 2017
Resolved 9 June 2017
Resolution: Sighted picture of labled ring bouy.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 4 October 2016 Resolved
Renew ring buoy waterlight.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 April 2017
Resolved 9 June 2017
Resolution: Sighted picture of new water light.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control
Issued 4 October 2016 Resolved
Repair fuel shut off for electrical generator.
Due 15 April 2017
Resolved 9 June 2017
Resolution: Valve repaired.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 16 March 2016 Resolved
Prior to taking passengers the fire Ext system neds to be serviced in the MDE space and Generator space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 April 2016
Resolved 19 April 2016
Resolution: Inspection complete. All SAT

Casualty record · 1

10 July 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2131752
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

REAL ESCAPE (2004). 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.