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ASHLAND BAYFIELD EXPRESS
- Built
- 1995
- Last inspected
- 12 June 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 32 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- 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
12 June 2025
Deficiencies
32 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 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
1029708
WDB3752
420385
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-420385
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)49.0 ft × 18.5 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 13 / net 11
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBELLECRAFT INDUSTRIES · NAPLES, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1995
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeSail (Distinct Keel)
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portBAYFIELD, WI
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 19 December 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it13 - Simplified, Gross Ton
11 - Simplified, Net Ton
11 - 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 · 19
12 June 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8156525
7 January 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8059413
3 July 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7954000
6 July 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7750966
25 October 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7583594
21 June 2022
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7485829
11 April 2022
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7429462
7 January 2022
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7377003
19 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7201125
25 June 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6988542
26 July 2019
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6808652
17 June 2019
Plan Review "T" Boat · Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6713795
6 August 2018
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6520085
5 June 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6167921
9 May 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6153492
3 May 2017
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6137249
30 March 2017
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6114356
6 July 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5940931
27 June 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5925964
Deficiency record · 32
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 June 2025
Resolved
On a vessel of a 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. Starboard side audible bilge alarms are inoperable and must be repaired to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 182.530 (a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 12 June 2025
Resolved
Construction of vessel must be as such as to minimize fire hazards. The wire run between the engine rooms and under head compartments is not vapor tight, allowing fire and gases to freely pass between the spaces.
46 CFR 177.405(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 12 June 2025
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. Marking indicating maximum of 60 passengers on top deck must be added.
46 CFR 185.602(g)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 12 June 2025
Resolved
Marine Employer must have a drug and alcohol testing program in place. Company is using a consortium (DDTA) to meet the requirements but did not have proof of a contract with the consortium.
46 CFR 16
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 12 June 2025
Resolved
Marine Employer must submit an MIS report by March 15th every year, and have records to prove submittal. A consortium or other employer representative may submit data for a marine employer. Reports may contain data for more than one marine employer. Each report, however, must list the marine employers included in the report. Company could not provide a copy of the latest MSI report.
46 CFR 16.500
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 3 July 2024
Resolved
The light fixtures in the port and stbd heads did not have suitable protective guards/covers. Repair or replace light fixture guards/covers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 21 June 2022
Resolved
The upper deck passenger capacity is limited to twenty-four (24) until the incline experiment is approved by the Marine Safety Center and any required modifications are completed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 21 June 2022
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiat with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather or man overboard. The actions taken by do the crew are not consistent with the emergency instructions posted. Re-write the emergency instructions to reflect actions to be taken by the crew.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 21 June 2022
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radio installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. The emergency broadcast placard is missing.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 19 May 2021
Resolved
Apostle Islands Cruises has provided notification to the USCG that this vessel is out of service for the 2021 operating season due to impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic. Vessel is restricted from carriage of passengers until a Certificate of Inspection is completed as required by 46 CFR 176.404.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 June 2020
Resolved
The exhaust lagging on the port engine has become loosened so as to expose bare metal. Properly re-install exhaust lagging material and provide photo of repair to the USCG Marine Inspector at ([email withheld]).
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 June 2020
Resolved
Properly attach retro-reflective tape to ring-lifebuoy in accordance with 46 CFR 185.604.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Wheelhouse -door -window
Issued 26 July 2019
Resolved
Each window must be capable of withstanding the maximum load from wind and wave conditions expected. The starboard forward sliding window is cracked. Replace window with tempered safety glass. 46 CFR 177.1020 & 46 CFR 177-1010
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Wheelhouse -door -window
Issued 26 July 2019
Resolved
Renew port forward bridge window and port sliding window during winter lay-up. 46 CFR 177.1020 & 46 CFR 177-1010
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 September 2018
Resolved
Pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing systems shall be installed IAW 46 CFR 181.420.
The pre-engineered fire extinguishing systems installed in the engine rooms and in the fuel tank spaces are not approved by the Commandant; do not automatically shut down the engines; do not have an audible alarm, and; do not have a means to reset automatically shut down equipment.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
Prior to getting U/W in reduced visibility or after sunset, repair the stern light.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
Provide up to date Coast Pilot [name withheld] and navigation chart for route.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 3 May 2017
Resolved
Fwd engine room bulkheads (both port and stbd) have electrical run penetrations not watertight or fire retardant. Make penetrations watertight, fire retardant.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 3 May 2017
Resolved
Natural ventilation pipe into fuel tank spaces (both port and stbd) renders fixed fire extinguishing system ineffective. Provide covers for ventilation.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 3 May 2017
Resolved
Holes in engine room overhead into pax accomation space. Install vapor proof barrier.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 3 May 2017
Resolved
Ring lifebuoy ia degraded and not fit for service. Replace ring lifebuoy.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 3 May 2017
Resolved
Lifejacket locker on top deck is missing markings. Install marking to indicate quantity and type.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 3 May 2017
Resolved
First aid kit has expired items. Replace expired items or kit.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 3 May 2017
Resolved
Lifejacket donning instructions missing on top deck. Install instructions on top deck.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 4 April 2017
Resolved
6" crack on port rudder extending from fwd to aft. Repair survey required prior to vessel in water.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 4 April 2017
Resolved
03 stitch welds in stbd aft void on lowest transverse stiffener failed on top and bottom.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pin
Issued 4 April 2017
Resolved
Bolt on port steering linkage is too short.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 4 April 2017
Resolved
Gasket missing from port and stbd engine room hatches.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of CO2
Issued 4 April 2017
Resolved
Stbd engine room fixed fire extinguisher is in the red and requires servicing.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 27 June 2016
Resolved
Make required repairs to bilge system and demonstrate self priming suction from all affected spaces. A portable self priming pump must be carried until repairs are approved.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 June 2016
Resolved
Remove dead end wiring and make watertight any subdivision bulkheads removed wires had penetrated.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › Certificate, First Aid Course Completion
Issued 27 June 2016
Resolved
Provide current certificate of course completion...first aid and cpr.
Ownership record
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