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CHAMPION

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1940s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named CHAMPION

CHAMPION is a 1941 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 51 inspections since 1985, most recently in June 2026, along with 22 deficiencies.

Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 3 June 2026.

Built: 1941
Last inspected: 3 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 51
Deficiencies: 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

241009

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WAL 9898

42056

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

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Maury page id

psix-42056

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations44

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded5

Years with a record 38 calendar years (1985–2026)

The 51 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.3 ft × 25.9 ft × 5.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 69 / net 49

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderARTHUR R CHAMPION · HARSENS ISLAND MI, UNITED STATES · built 1941

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Direct

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portALGONAC, MI

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 2 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it69 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
49 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 51

3 June 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8387268

3 June 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8150684

12 June 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7935603

6 June 2023 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7701652

14 June 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7483193

5 April 2022 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7424886

22 June 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7233019

16 June 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6979442

20 June 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6719779

21 February 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 6629632

14 June 2018 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6423321

7 June 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6169157

11 May 2017 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6146231

23 September 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6009907

30 October 2015 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5755335

15 October 2015 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5743317

24 September 2015 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5727438

4 June 2014 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4879268

1 May 2009 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3469367

27 May 2008 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3219171

8 May 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3201803

25 April 2008 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3185455

6 April 2007 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2936456

20 April 2006 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2687762

7 June 2005 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2383894

24 May 2004 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2084958

12 June 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1815661

6 June 2002 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1627077

10 October 2001 Administrative

Administrative · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1073711

26 April 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1063569

24 May 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1463594

22 April 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 797424

15 April 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1388516

23 January 1998 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1120754

8 May 1997 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1431784

9 May 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1377715

12 May 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 914254

12 May 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1392002

12 May 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1428215

12 May 1992 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 951380

17 May 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 912720

31 May 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 920465

23 May 1990 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1227947

11 May 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1035179

11 May 1988 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1350737

1 July 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1318470

14 May 1987 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1024206

17 December 1986 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1025728

18 September 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1310042

15 May 1986 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 996408

2 May 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1287206

Deficiency record · 22

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment

Issued 16 June 2020 Resolved

The additional fire protection requirements of 49 CFR 176.315 must be met whenever gasoline cargo is transported as indicated on the COI. No additional class B extinguishing equipment is provided.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 July 2020
Resolved 18 September 2020
Resolution: Agreed with owner that endorsement for flammable cargoes would be removed from the COI.

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

Issued 20 June 2019 Resolved

Renew/replace retro tape on 05 Lifejackets.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2019
Resolved 20 June 2019

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition

Issued 7 June 2017 Resolved

Condemned 24 kapok type jackets. Renew with approved Type 1 jackets.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 June 2017
Resolved 7 June 2017
Resolution: New Type 1 jackets installed.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing

Issued 11 May 2017 Resolved

Renew Cutless bearing on mainland side of the vessel prior to credit for drydocking.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 31 May 2017
Resolution: Bearing renewed satisfactorily.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL

Issued 15 October 2015 Resolved

Provde station license

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2015
Resolved 15 October 2015
Resolution: Operator emailed copy of License and Placed on Vessel.

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pump

Issued 15 October 2015 Resolved

Hydraulic storage tank fittings are leaking down the tank onto the deck making an unsafe condition. Make permanent repairs to the fittings to repair the leak.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2015
Resolved 30 October 2015
Resolution: Tightened fittings and added gasket material.

Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve

Issued 4 June 2014 Resolved

Internal inspection is due. Portals to be opened and internal to be conducted to determine the inner condition of the tank. Safety relief valve to be tested to its relief pressure of 150psi.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 June 2014
Resolved 11 June 2014
Resolution: Conducted internal on the vessel''s air receiver. Witnessed safety relief valve relieve at 150 psi.

Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Valves

Issued 4 June 2014 Resolved

Change over valve cracked and is allowing excess water to escape when on the line. Requires renewal.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 June 2014
Resolved 11 June 2014
Resolution: Valve renewed.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition

Issued 4 June 2014 Resolved

Vessel to provide donning instructions for Child size PFD's.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 June 2014
Resolved 11 June 2014
Resolution: Donning instructions provided for Child PFD''s.

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket

Issued 4 June 2014 Resolved

Mounting bracket broken and unusable.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 June 2014
Resolved 11 June 2014
Resolution: Bracket renewed

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame

Issued 20 April 2006 Resolved

Fracture in #1 frame fwd of main.

Due 27 April 2006
Resolved 25 April 2006
Resolution: V ground and welded fracture.

Fire Fighting › Emergency Fire Pumps › Pressure

Issued 24 May 2004 Resolved

Upgrade fire pump to reach the required pressure of 60 p.s.i. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pressure

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 August 2004
Resolved 27 August 2004

Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs

Issued 24 May 2004 Resolved

Provide Small Passenger Vessel Decal aboard vessel.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 24 June 2004
Resolved 24 June 2004

Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions

Issued 24 May 2004 Resolved

Provide Emergency broadcast placard aboard vessel.

Due 24 June 2004
Resolved 24 June 2004

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 12 June 2003 Resolved

Prove proper operation of navigation lights.

Due 12 June 2003
Resolved 12 June 2003

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service

Issued 26 April 2001 Resolved

Prove portable fire extinguishers have been serviced.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2001
Resolved 7 June 2001

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve

Issued 26 April 2001 Resolved

Repair and prove proper operation of remote feul oil shut-offs.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2001
Resolved 7 June 2001

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 26 April 2001 Resolved

Repair pinholes in deck, upriver forward compartment and downriver aft compartment.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2001
Resolved 7 June 2001

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable

Issued 26 April 2001 Resolved

Replace retro-reflective tape on ring lifebuoys.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2001
Resolved 7 June 2001

Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Vent Pipe

Issued 22 April 1999 Resolved

Fuel vent flame screen holed due to float ball wearing on it.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 September 2015
Resolved 20 May 1999

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline

Issued 22 April 1999 Resolved

Grab line on ringbuoy parted during test.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 24 September 2015
Resolved 20 May 1999

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing

Issued 8 May 1997 Resolved

MAINLAND SHAFT STRUT CUTLASS BEARING WASTED.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 September 2015
Resolved 24 September 2015

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.