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WINDY
WINDY is a 1996 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 44 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 40 deficiencies, 3 operational controls and 5 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2021.
Records from 2011 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 June 2026.
- Built
- 1996
- Last inspected
- 9 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 40 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2011–2021
Identity
1030835
WDF9441
422442
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-422442
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
The 44 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)94.9 ft × 24.8 ft × 16.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 75 / net 66
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)94.9 ft × 24.8 ft × 16.8 ft
ITC tonnagegross 188 / net 66
BuilderDETYENS SHIPYARD · MT PLEASANT, SC, UNITED STATES · built 1996
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCHICAGO, IL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 9 June 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it188 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
75 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
66 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
75 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
66 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
66 - 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 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
CHICAGO ELITE Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 306009 · 29 June 2019 · activity 6743704Inspection history · 44
9 June 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8395522
27 August 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8218981
8 July 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8179067
1 July 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8172083
23 May 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8142116
10 July 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7954837
13 June 2024
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7933912
11 July 2023
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7759415
16 May 2023
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7689947
17 April 2023
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7670886
29 November 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7601135
28 September 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7567711
15 September 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7559424
19 August 2022
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7540890
20 July 2022
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7511605
6 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7425706
10 August 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7283410
6 August 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7283402
26 July 2021
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7269390
31 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7211793
30 May 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7212017
3 June 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6967097
25 September 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6829756
16 September 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6813255
12 September 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6810223
9 September 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6807254
14 August 2019
Plan Review "T" Boat · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6783318
26 July 2019
Attraction Vessel Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6763124
18 July 2019
Plan Review "T" Boat · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6760693
29 June 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6733917
29 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6743704
26 June 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6729493
26 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6743181
3 June 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6703060
10 January 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6608324
16 May 2018
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6416581
16 April 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6393411
27 March 2018
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6379655
4 October 2017
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6281371
11 July 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6206306
5 June 2017
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6167062
28 July 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5960174
29 June 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5923323
3 February 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5808640
Deficiency record · 40
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 1 July 2025
Resolved
The bilge pipe suctions shall be fitted with suitable strainers. The strainer and pipe in the main hull void space are corroded, fractured, and broken. Repair or replace piping section and suction strainer.
46 CFR 182.510(b)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 June 2024
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 June 2024
Resolved
Each EAP program must contain display and distribution of community service hot line phone number for crew assistance. The new hotline numbers are not posted. Post the same.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 June 2024
Resolved
A EAP training program must be conducted for crew members and supervisory personnel. Complete EAP training which includes all elements in 46 CFR 16.401(b) and document the same.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 June 2024
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfation of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. The bar area has surge protectors daisy chained to others. Remove daisy chained surge protectors or plug directly into provided outlets.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 June 2024
Resolved
Flexible or portable cords and similar types cannot be used for permanently installed wiring. There is a white extension cord permanently installed above the cabinets in the galley area service window. Remove extension cord.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 13 June 2024
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with the expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit was installed. EPIRB hydrostatic release is not properly marked with the expiration date. Replace the hydrostatic release and record proper expiration date.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 13 June 2024
Resolved
The float free link for the lifefloats must be of a proper size and strength as indicted by the identification tag. The identification tag for two lifefloat links are missing. Replace the same.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 13 June 2024
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26ft in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in a space with a non-watertight enclosure. The high water alarm in the lazarette operates intermittently. Repair or replace the alarm.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 June 2024
Resolved
Provide written plan for compliance with the master key control requirements outlined in CVC Policy Letter 23-06.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
VESSEL FWD ESCAPE HATCH IN FRONT OF MASTER BERTHING NEEDS TO BE LABELED ON TOP DECK SIDE OF HATCH. "ESCAPE EXIT, KEEP CLEAR"" AT LEAST 2" HIGH LETTERS.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
VESSEL EPIRB BATTERY IS EXPIRED. ENSURE EPIRB BATTERY IS CURRENT AND ON VESSEL READY FOR AUTO RELEASE. VESSEL IS RESTRICTED IN ROUTE TO NO MORE THAN 1 NM FROM SHORE AND BE WITHIN THE AREA SOUTH OF THE NORTH AVE JETTY LIGHT AND NORTH OF THE ADLER PLANETARIUM DURING COLD WATER PERIOD OF 01 OCT TO 14 JUN.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
POWER STRIPS IN THE GALLEY AREA NEED TO BE SESCURLY MOUNTED.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 September 2022
Resolved
The vessel is scheduled to replace the main engine transmission in Sturgeon Bay, WI in April of 2023. During that service, the propellers haft should be drawn & the top end shaft coupling removed to inspect/measure the internal bore diameter & keyway for wear. Verify proper shaft & key fit within the coupling. Verify proper shaft alignment through the stern tube & proper engine to shaft alignment. Also verify the bolt used to replace the solid steel coupling retaining pin with the manufacturer to ensure it has the same shear strength as the original, solid steel, pin.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
10 person and 8 person lifefloats are splitting and in need or replacement. On or before October 1, 2022 replace 10 and 8 person lifefloats with CG type approved float.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Forward ring buoy was 20 inches. Replace 20 inch ring buoy with 24 inch ring buoy.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 July 2022
Resolved
Replace temporary electrical installation for WI-FI extender and camera in forward crew passage with permanent installation(hard wire or acceptable outlet)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 26 July 2021
Resolved
Required paddles on lifefloats are cracked and need to be replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 26 July 2021
Resolved
Replace all damaged “SOLAS” reflective tape on lifefloats
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 July 2021
Resolved
Passenger benches located on the main deck are cracked and sagging causing hazard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 July 2021
Resolved
02 fire extinguishers were not serviced in may 2021. Provide proof that all extinguishers have been serviced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 26 July 2021
Resolved
Miscellaneous cell phone chargers found in vessels galley. All chargers need to be “UL” approved.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 26 July 2021
Resolved
PORT side under the passenger gangway, the water drainage scuppers were lashed closed. Vessel crew removed lashings on the spot
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 June 2020
Resolved
USCG approved first aid kit on board has expired items. Aspirn and eye wash are expired. Replace expired items to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 22 June 2020
Resolved
Prove proper operation of all vessel freeing ports on the main deck. Port side free port has broken weld. Some free ports are lashed closed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel reported loss of propulsion while tying up to dock at Navy Pier. Provide dive plan prior to dive operations. Then submit dive report once inspection has been completed. Prior to departure, vessel must prove propulsion system (tailshaft) is fully operational to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 182.200
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 June 2019
Resolved
While mooring up to dock, engine would not come out of gear and vessel colided with another P/V. Must make repairs and test to Satisfaction of CG Inspector prior carrying passengers. 46 CFR 182.200
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel has made unapproved changes to and/or altered propulsion engine and general/charging electrical systems since last inspection. Return vessel electrical system to the Coast Guard stamped approved plans or submit vessel AC and DC electrical on line plans with the alterations to the Marine Safety Center for approval. The submittal requires Bill of Materials, Cable sizes, type and details including load analysis.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 3 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel has overhauled propulsion engine since last inspection. Prove alarm systems work for engine regarding high temperature and low lube oil pressure to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Install proper bracket on fuel remote shut off valve and prove proper operation per 46 cfr 182.455(a)(4)
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 8 May 2018
Resolved
Secure life float light to life float.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 27 March 2018
Resolved
Vessel may only carry passengers for hire with [name withheld] serving as Captain until other Captain can complete successful drills per 46 CFR 185.520
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 27 March 2018
Resolved
Replace split paddles on lifefloat(2)
Sail Rigging › Running Rigging › Sheets
Issued 4 October 2017
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers, make all rigging available for inspection and provide records of maintenance available for review. 46 CFR 176.802
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Renew all expired contents in the First Aid kit.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Install double hose clamp on the main engine exhaust pipe elbow.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Sleeping Accommodations › Berth
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Remove stores from forward berths and return to berths. Excess weight, fireload etc. being stored in these areas.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Remove excess oil from engineroom bilges.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Waste Receptacles
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Remove all plastic waste receptacles throughout vessel and replace with non combustible type (Metal)
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Renew life float oars with paddles.
Casualty record · 5
4 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4045336
24 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4569137
26 June 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6743181
29 June 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6743704
30 May 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7212017
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.