PIONEER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1880s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

PIONEER is a 1885 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 21 deficiencies, 2 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded and 3 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2018.

Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 7 April 2026.

Built: 1885
Last inspected: 7 April 2026
Documentation: Case Pending · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 21
Deficiencies: 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: 1 with no removal date recorded
Casualties: 3 investigations · 2007–2018

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 7 April 2026

Recorded inspections21

…physical examinations20

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls 1 with no removal date recorded

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2026)

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

150352

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WDJ4599

41571

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-41571

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)58.5 ft × 21.0 ft × 4.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 43 / net 37

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderMARCUS HOOK, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1885

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionAuxiliary Sail

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEW YORK, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationCase Pending · issued 30 June 2004

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 it37 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
43 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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.

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.

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Inspection history · 21

7 April 2026 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8344184

27 August 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8218704

9 December 2024 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8044916

11 August 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7979097

14 September 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7791505

30 March 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7663349

26 August 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7544203

12 August 2021 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Inclining Experiment · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7279117

25 October 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Plan Review "T" Boat

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7281395

23 July 2019 Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6759297

6 June 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6705203

9 April 2019 Drydock Extension · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6760789

16 July 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6480989

8 July 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6477039

7 July 2018 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6472815

25 April 2017 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6132362

19 April 2017 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6128429

13 March 2017 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6106823

13 March 2017 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6113680

12 July 2016 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5937719

29 March 2016 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5842841

Deficiency record · 21

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 8 April 2026 Resolved

The design, materials, and construction of masts, posts, yards, booms, bowsprits, and standing rigging on a sailing vessel must be suitable for the intended service. While moored, vessel experienced an allision with the M/V CIRCLE LINE BROOKLYN causing minor damage to the jib-boom. Make appropriate repairs to boom and its metal cap. 46 CFR 177.330

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 April 2026
Resolved 13 April 2026
Resolution: Received and reviewed documenting proper repairs to jib-boom and cap.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 11 September 2024 Resolved

MAIN ENGINE REMOTE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES MUST OPERATE TO SECURE THE SUPPLY FLOW OF FUEL FROM THE STORAGE TANKS TO ENGINES. BOTH PORT & STBD FUEL SHUT-OFF PULL CABLES WERE OBSERVED TO NOT FULLY CLOSE SUPPLY VALVES. ADJUST / REPAIR / REPLACE TO [name withheld]. 46 CFR 455(b)(4) 46 CFR 187.20-40(b)(5)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 September 2024
Resolution: Rcvd sat evidence of def correction, properly operating fuel ROV.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 11 August 2024 Resolved

OVERCURRENT ELECTRICAL PROTECTION COMPONENTS MUST BE OF CARTRIDGE OR BREAKER TYPE. IN-LINE BLADE (AUTOMOTIVE STYLE) FUSES ARE NOT PERMITTED. ENGINE ROOM 12V BREAKER PANEL FOR BILGE ALARMS & VHF RADIO WAS FOUND TO HAVE BLADE STYLE FUSE. REPLACE / RENEW WITH REQUIRED STYLE OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION TO USCG [name withheld] 30 DAYS. NOTE: IF ALTERING / MODIFYING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, NOTIFY OCMI OFFICE TO ENSURE PROPER PLAN REVIEW AND OVERSIGHT. 46 CFR 183.350 46 CFR 183.10-35 (-40)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 9 October 2024
Resolution: Rcvd sat evidence of proper fuse replacement.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator

Issued 26 August 2022 Resolved

On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level alarm. MI discovered that the visual/audible alarm was located in the engine space and not at the operating space. Deficiency will be rectified prior to next drydock (June 2023)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 14 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel installed a high water alarm panel at the operating station. Verified the alarms during annual inspection.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 26 August 2022 Resolved

The design, material, and construction of masts, posts, yards, booms, bowsprits, and standing rigging on a sailing vessel must be suitable for the intended service. MI discovered missing rigging components. Operator & crew shall visually inspect/replace all missing rigging components.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 21 September 2022
Resolution: Received photographs (see documents) of secured rigging components. Operator used "nyloc" lock nuts to secure all rigging components.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 12 August 2021 Resolved

Each floating waterlight must be attached by a lanyard. Lanyard on port ring buoy is beginning to fray and requires replacement/repair. 46CFR180.71(d) 50C

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 14 September 2021
Resolution: Received documentation attesting to rectification of deficiency.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 23 July 2019 Resolved

A VESSEL SHALL BE FITTED WITH A VISUAL AND AUDIBLE HIGH WATER ALARM IN ANY SPACE THAT IS SERVED BY A NON-WATERTIGHT HATCH. THE BILGE ALARM FOR THE MIDSHIPS BILGE DID NOT PROPERLY ILLUMINATE WEHN THE ALARM WAS ACTIVATED. 46CFR182.530(a)(3) 46CFR182.115(d)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 August 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019
Resolution: Cleared by [name withheld].

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator

Issued 23 July 2019 Resolved

VESSELS AND THEIR EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD MARINE PRACTICES. THE HIGH BILGE WATER ALARM FLOAT SWITCH WAS NOT SECURED IN ITS POSITION AND FREELY MOVED WITHIN THE BILGE. 46CFR176.25-50(a) "OLD T"

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 August 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019
Resolution: Cleared by [name withheld].

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 23 July 2019 Resolved

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS SHALL BE MADE IN A MANNER TO PROTECT THE CREW, PASSENGERS, AND SHIP FROM HAZARDS. THERE WAS A JUNCTION BOX AND AN OUTLET BOX THAT WERE NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED AND WERE ALLOWED TO SWING FREELY IN THE FORWARD STARBOARD PORTION OF THE MIDSHIPS VOID. 46CFR183.200

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 August 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019
Resolution: Cleared by [name withheld].

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 23 July 2019 Resolved

EACH SURVIVAL CRAFT SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN AN OPERATIONAL READY CONDITION, HAVING MAINTENANCE CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACRTURER'S REQUIREMENTS. VESSEL'S LIFE FLOAT HAD SEVERAL AREAS WHERE THE COATING WAS TORN, AS WELL AS MULTIPLE REPAIRS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY MADE. REPAIR IAW MANUFACT REQS.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 August 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019
Resolution: Cleared by [name withheld].

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 23 July 2019 Resolved

Operator voluntarily placed vessel out of service until repair work can be completed for faulty engine block. Operator must submit engine repair/replacement proposals for review.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 February 2022
Resolution: approved inspection recieved

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Provide updated charts.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 10 May 2017
Resolution: Provided new, updated charts.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Provide missing components of first-aid kit.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 10 May 2017
Resolution: Provided missing components.

Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Pfovide three marked fire buckets.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 10 May 2017
Resolution: Fire buckets present.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Mark emergency fuel cut off valves at activation point on deck.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 10 May 2017
Resolution: Fuel valves marked.

Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Sensor

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Fix/replace engine jacket temp gauge.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 10 May 2017
Resolution: New gauge installed.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Stencil vessel name on all lifejackets.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 April 2017
Resolution: Cleared prior to departure.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Add retro-reflective material to stbd lifering.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 10 May 2017
Resolution: Added tape.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable

Issued 12 July 2016 Resolved

Replace ring buoy.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 27 July 2016
Resolved 20 October 2016
Resolution: Owner provided a new ring buoy for the vessel.

Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Floating Electric Waterlight

Issued 12 July 2016 Resolved

Replace light batteries.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 27 July 2016
Resolved 20 October 2016
Resolution: Vessel owner purchased new batteries for the floating waterlight.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer

Issued 12 July 2016 Resolved

Install strainer basket for aft cabin bilge suction.

Due 13 August 2016
Resolved 20 October 2016
Resolution: Owner installed a new strainer basket for aft cabin bilge suction.

Casualty record · 3

27 October 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3088079

13 June 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3505690

8 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6477039

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

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.