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VISTA QUEEN

VISTA QUEEN is a 1987 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 45 inspections since 2003, most recently in July 2026, along with 75 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 4 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2026.

Records from 2003 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 24 July 2026.

Built
1987
Last inspected
24 July 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WDN8787
423216
Flag
UNITED STATES
367527810
Maury page id
psix-423216

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded7
Years with a record 20 calendar years (2003–2026)
The 45 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)63.8 ft × 16.0 ft × 5.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 97 / net 89
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMID-CITY STEEL FABRICATIN · LA CROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 1987
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionInboard/Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portDULUTH, MN
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 31 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it97 - Simplified, Gross Ton
89 - Simplified, 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

WDN8787MMSI 367527810 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 June 2023, expires 27 June 2033
WDG3608MMSI 367527810 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 April 2012, cancelled 2 July 2022
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 45

24 July 2026 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8445975
23 July 2026 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8451361
16 June 2026 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8406209
5 June 2026 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8392822
2 December 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8268026
19 September 2025 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8236252
18 September 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8004897
7 June 2024 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7930179
16 January 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7855624
21 September 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7795909
15 May 2023 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7688918
20 September 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7563004
19 September 2022 Annual Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7556793
9 April 2021 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7171770
10 August 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7029195
7 April 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6936607
24 September 2019 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6819469
30 August 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6526446
21 September 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6275316
22 August 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6257007
6 July 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6200001
26 June 2017 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6187144
15 June 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6177049
6 June 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6344065
22 May 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6152448
16 May 2017 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6149203
23 January 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6075359
27 June 2016 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5925928
8 June 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5900965
27 July 2015 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5197522
15 October 2014 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5005815
15 August 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4955847
16 June 2014 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5108035
27 June 2012 In-Service Inspection · Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4358642
23 October 2008 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3349966
10 May 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3203388
16 May 2007 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2931481
19 March 2007 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2890588
9 January 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2852982
22 June 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2688408
8 May 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2643993
29 August 2005 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2478261
18 May 2005 Hull Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2361572
30 November 2004 Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2258223
18 March 2003 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1759237

Deficiency record · 75

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 24 July 2026 Resolved
Repairs to the hull must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. Vessel reported leak found in machinery spaces and was subsequently hauled out and placed on blocks. Affect repairs prior to continued operation. 46 CFR 176.100
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 August 2026
Resolution: Damaged area repaired to OCMI satisfaction.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 16 June 2026 Resolved
Every power-driven vessel of 20 meters (65 feet) or over in length while navigating must have a radiotelephone installed and inspected in accordance with the Bridge-to-Bridge Act. Provide a copy of FCC Bridge-to-Bridge certificate per 47CFR80.1005. Due 16Jul2026.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 July 2026
Resolved 2 July 2026
Resolution: FCC Bridge-to-Bridge certificate validated.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 June 2026 Resolved
Install lifejacket instruction placard on upper deck in the vicinity of the lifejacket storage location. Due 30Jun2026.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 June 2026
Resolved 17 June 2026
Resolution: Installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 16 June 2026 Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff valve failed to close when operated from main deck (pull cable housing not anchored and excessive slack in pull cable). Service fuel shutoff valve to ensure proper operation of shutoff valve from remote pull station. Due prior to the carriage of passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 June 2026
Resolution: Repaired.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 16 June 2026 Resolved
Replace broken window on the forward main deck, starboard side in accordance with 46CFR177.1020. Due 16Aug2026.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 August 2026
Resolved 12 August 2026
Resolution: Replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 September 2025 Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. Vessel has not been conducting any monthly checks on their fire extinguishers. Vessel must develop a plan to ensure they are checking the extinguishers on a monthly basis. 46CFR176.810(b)(1)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 October 2025
Resolved 16 June 2026
Resolution: Monthly checks conducted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 19 September 2025 Resolved
Vessel must have means of closing off ventilation to the engine room in case of a fire. Vent flaps did not adequately close off ventilation to the engine room. 46 CFR 181.420(a)(3)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 October 2025
Resolved 16 June 2026
Resolution: Installed ineffectively - additional def issued.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 18 September 2024 Resolved
Discovered a separation of a 2" dia. pipe (at a threaded coupling joint) in a pipe run extending aft from the fire pump piping system. Upon energizing the fire pump, this condition resulted in a lack of discharge pressure from the fire pump, to the fire hose stations, and subsequent flooding of the adjacent bilge spaces. Repair pipe connection and demonstrate proper operation of the fire pump and fire hose stations. In addition; crew must demonstrate satisfactory familiarity with fire pump, and bilge pump, systems configuration and operation. Repairs must be made to the satisfaction of a USCG Marine Inspector prior to carriage of passengers. (46 CFR 181.10-1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 October 2024
Resolved 20 September 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 18 September 2024 Resolved
There is a broken pipe-hanger approximately 15" forward of the pipe coupling that failed (fire pump piping system). Replace pipe-hanger and provide photo to MSU Duluth.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 October 2024
Resolved 26 March 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 18 September 2024 Resolved
A leak was discovered in way of the mechanically-driven pump on the port engine (at front plate of pump). Owner may either repair the pump 'or' remove the pump (vessel already meets minimum requirements for fire pump with the installed electric fire pump). Notify MSU Duluth upon completion for inspection.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 26 March 2025
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 21 September 2023 Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. The vessels first-aid kit was missing a majority of its contents. 46CFR184.710
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 October 2023
Resolved 3 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel purchased a new first aid kit.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 September 2023 Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Extinguishers must receive an annual servicing by a licensed agency. Three of the five extinguishers were last serviced in July, 2022. 46CFR176.810(b)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 September 2023
Resolved 21 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel had extinguishers serviced
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 September 2023 Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. The grab lines on the life rings were dry-rotted and falling apart. 46CFR176.808(b) 46CFR180.70
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 October 2023
Resolved 18 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel purchased a new life ring.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 September 2023 Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. Vessel has not been conducting any monthly checks on their fire extinguishers. 46CFR176.810(b)(1)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 September 2023
Resolved 21 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel started a log on this date.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 September 2023 Resolved
Life jackets must be stored in convenient places distributed throughout accommodation spaces. Vessel is certificated to carry 84 persons, 81 of which may be passengers. The vessel has 2 decks, and the upper deck is limited to 34 persons. Currently all life jackets are being stored on the 2nd deck of the vessel. This creates an accessibility issue for passengers to get a life jacket in an emergency situation. Vessel must move at least 50 life jackets (and 5 child size) to the main deck, or provide a plan and have it be accepted by the USCG as to how the passengers will receive life jackets from the second deck in an emergency situation. 46CFR180.78(a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2024
Resolved 7 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel developed a plan to safely distribute lifejackets from the top deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 20 September 2022 Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents. The approved first aid kit is missing some contents and contains some expired medications.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 October 2022
Resolved 21 September 2023
Resolution: Cleared this deficiancy, and issued the same at their 2023 annual.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 20 September 2022 Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be renewed or replaced. The battery for the upper deck life ring ACR water-light has not been maintained as required by manufacturer's maintenance procedures.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 October 2022
Resolved 21 September 2023
Resolution: Waterlight was in proper workign order
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 20 September 2022 Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment with an expiration date on it must be replaced if the expiration date has passed. All distress signaling devices expired in August 2022.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 September 2022
Resolved 21 September 2023
Resolution: Replaced distress signals
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 20 September 2022 Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in a space with a through-hull fitting below the waterline. The visual indicator for void 4 was inoperative.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 October 2022
Resolved 21 September 2023
Resolution: Visual indicator was operational
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 September 2022 Resolved
The use of twist-on type wire nuts is permitted if the connection is made in an enclosure and the wire nut is secured to prevent loosening due to vibration. In the fuel tank void, there are exposed electrical connection for the bilge alarm sensor.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 October 2022
Resolved 21 September 2023
Resolution: Corrected
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 20 September 2022 Resolved
Provisions must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas fire extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. The port engine room vent is missing the ventilation closure device.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 October 2022
Resolved 21 September 2023
Resolution: Corrected
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 September 2022 Resolved
At every vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices and other hazardous situations must be corrected. The engine controls to both engines have exposed cut wires.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 October 2022
Resolved 21 September 2023
Resolution: Corrected
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 11 June 2021 Resolved
The void 2 access ladder is missing one of the two mounting bolts. Replace the missing hardware.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 June 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: Ladder secured.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 11 June 2021 Resolved
Properly mount the potable water pump to the foundation and properly make the electrical in a junction box using pressure connectors.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 June 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: Pump satisfactorily mounted and electrically connected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 11 June 2021 Resolved
Remove the damaged potable water pressure tank from the system and properly cap the piping system.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 July 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: The pressure tank has been renewed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 June 2021 Resolved
The alternator belts for the propulsion engines are squealing after start-up. Renew or properly adjust the belts to eliminate the squealing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 June 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: The belts were tightened.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 June 2021 Resolved
Properly support the wiring and properly make connections (power and ground) for the clutch driven pump on the port engine.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 July 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: The wiring has been secured and port and grounds were connected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
Remove the extension cord in the starbord life jacket box or terminate the wire in a junction box and outlet configuration.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 July 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: A double gang junction box was installed and secured to the structural framing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
The must be a means to accurately determine the amount of fuel in the tank. The fuel guage is inoperative.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 June 2021
Resolved 11 June 2021
Resolution: Crew is capable of manually sounding the fuel tank until gauge is repaired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Record of employment
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
Provide proof of negative drug test results for all crewmembers.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 June 2021
Resolved 11 June 2021
Resolution: Copies of all pre-employment testing results were provided for examination.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
Provide fire servicing report for fire extinguisher and installed fire suppression system.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 June 2021
Resolved 11 June 2021
Resolution: Fire extinguishers and pre-engineered extinguishing system have been professionally serviced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
Provide an emergency instruction placard for crewmembers.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 June 2021
Resolved 11 June 2021
Resolution: Crew emergency procedures have been posted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
Properly terminate the dead ended wiring extending from the junction box on top of the pilothouse, starboard side.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: Wires were properly terminated.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
Remove the dead ended wires and cables under the pilot house console.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: Some dead ended wires were removed from under the console and others were verified as dead ended and tagged as such.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
Secure loose junction box and terminal blocks under the pilothouse console.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: The junction box and terminal block were secured.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
Install a protective cover over the terminal block for the pilot house A/C unit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: The terminal block was installed in an electrical box.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
Properly terminate the power cable for the pilot house A/C unit within a junction box, using pressure connections.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 June 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: Wire connections were made inside of a junction box and secured with wire nuts and electrical tape.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
Provide flashlights for the pilot house and outside of the engine room.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 June 2021
Resolved 11 June 2021
Resolution: Portable lights were placed at the appropriate locations.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Record of employment
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
Provide proof of required drug and alcohol employee assistance trainging for crew members and supervisors.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 July 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: Company DER has provided training from the Minnesota Gaming commission.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 10 June 2021 Resolved
Provide current, up-to-date Coast Pilot [name withheld] and navigation charts for the operating area. Coast Pilot and Light List need only include the applicable pages for the operaing area.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: Applicable sections were printed and provided on board the vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 10 August 2020 Resolved
Vessel is out of service for the 2020 operating season due to impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Certificate of Inspection expired on 27 JUL 2020. Vessel is restricted from carriage of passengers until a Certificate of Inspection, is completed as required by 46 CFR 176.404.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 July 2021
Resolved 11 June 2021
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 7 April 2020 Resolved
In the fire pump void, crop and renew all plating identified as at or exceeding 20% (< or =.108").
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 April 2020
Resolved 3 June 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 24 September 2019 Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays and sounds route must carry; three red hand flares and the hand smoke signals or may carry six hand flares. Flares shall be approved IAW 46 CFR 160.021. The six flares on board the vessel expired in August 2019.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 September 2019
Resolved 24 September 2019
Resolution: New flares purchased and on board.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 24 September 2019 Resolved
All vessels shall have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable portions of the Navigation Rules. Vessels more that 65 feet in length must also have navigation lights that meet UL 1104. The starboard navigation light is in operative. The vessel is prohibited from operating in restricted visibility conditions and between the hours of 30 min before sunset to 30 min after sunrise.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 October 2019
Resolved 24 September 2019
Resolution: Navigation light repaired and functioning properly.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 24 September 2019 Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in a space with a through hull connection. The audible alarm at the operating station does not function.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 October 2019
Resolved 11 June 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 September 2019 Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibrations of teh vessel underway. The alligator clips used to make the electrical connection under the port side bridge console must be removed and a proper pressure lug connector, connected to the grounding bolt.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 October 2019
Resolved 8 October 2019
Resolution: Proper conductor connections were installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 24 September 2019 Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel giving consideration to a seaworthy hull. The deck hatch for the main hold has a broken hinge requiring the hinge to be repaired. This work list item shall be completed prior to the 2020 operating season.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2020
Resolved 11 June 2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 30 August 2018 Resolved
Certificate of Documentation (COD) not available onboard during inspection. Provide valid COD IAW 46 CFR 67.7.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 September 2018
Resolved 24 September 2019
Resolution: Current COD was on board the vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 30 August 2018 Resolved
Stability letter not available onboard for inspection. Provide stability letter onboard vessel IAW 46 CFR 176.306.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 September 2018
Resolved 24 September 2019
Resolution: Current stability letter was on board the vessel.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 August 2018 Resolved
Noted that electrical junction box in fwd lifejacket compartment does not have cover-plate. Provide cover-plate for junction box enclosure IAW 183.340(g).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 September 2018
Resolved 17 October 2018
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 August 2018 Resolved
Ring lifebuoy on the aft main deck (not-required) is deteriorated beyond serviceability. Remove or replace with a serviceable ring lifebuoy IAW 46 CFR 180.70.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 September 2018
Resolved 17 October 2018
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 30 August 2018 Resolved
Audible and/or visual alarms for high water level in the engine compartment, fire pump space, and fuel tank space, did not function properly. Troubleshoot alarm issues, repair, and demonstrate proper operation of high level alarms IAW 46 CFR 182.530.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2018
Resolved 24 September 2019
Resolution: The audible alarm failed to properly operate. This deficiency was cleared and re-issued under activity 6819469.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 30 August 2018 Resolved
Discovered multiple main deck hatch covers throughout the vessel that exhibited deteriorated gaskets. Replace gaskets on hatch covers as directed by the attending Marine Inspector IAW 46 CFR 179.360.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2018
Resolved 24 September 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 30 August 2018 Resolved
Suction strainer for fixed bilge suction system in the fuel tank space is completely wasted away. Replace strainer IAW 46 CFR 182.510.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2018
Resolved 17 October 2018
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 21 September 2017 Resolved
Conduct permanent repairs to the vessel steering system and prove proper operation prior to conducting passenger operations.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 September 2017
Resolved 21 September 2017
Resolution: Proper operation of the steering system was verified by attending marine inspector.
Stability › Intact Righting Energy › General
Issued 27 June 2017 Resolved
Vessel restricted to no more than 34 passengers on the upper most deck, due to errors in Stability letter dtd 29Nov2012.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 June 2017
Resolved 7 September 2017
Resolution: New stability letter issued to the vsl and posted.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 27 June 2017 Resolved
Ring lifebuoy warerlight does not operate. Replace waterlight. Vsl restricted to daytime operations only until cleared.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 July 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Resolution: Satisfactory test of waterlight.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 27 June 2017 Resolved
Ring lifebuoy retroreflective tape is degraded. Replace retro tape.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 July 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Resolution: New SOLAS tape installed. Sat.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 27 June 2017 Resolved
First aid kit has expired items. Replace expired items or kit.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 July 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Resolution: Satisfactory first aid kit on board.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 27 June 2017 Resolved
No audible alarm with high water bilge alarm. Visual is operational. Repair audilbe alarm.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 July 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Resolution: Satisfactory test of high water alarms, visual and audible alarm operational.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 June 2017 Resolved
Dead end wires in pt side space fwd of pilothouse. Repair or remove wires.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 July 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Resolution: Deadend wiring removed.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 27 June 2017 Resolved
No portable lights on board. Install (02) two lights- 1 at operating station, 1 at engines.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 July 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Resolution: Portable lights installed on board.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 27 June 2017 Resolved
Broken light fixture and case in #3 void. Repair light.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 July 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Resolution: Light fixture repaired.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 27 June 2017 Resolved
No current Certificate of Documentation. Receive and post a current COD.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 October 2017
Resolved 31 January 2018
Resolution: Vessel received and posted COD.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 27 June 2017 Resolved
Master did not provide current license for review. Provide copy of Master's license.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 July 2017
Resolved 6 July 2017
Resolution: Valid Master's MMC verified.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 16 May 2017 Resolved
Prove proper operation of the stbd lower drive unit upon completion of repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. An underway operation test will be conducted to ensure full power and maneuverability, prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 May 2017
Resolved 26 May 2017
Resolution: New lower unit installed and tested. sat
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 27 June 2016 Resolved
Repair and secure loose fitting in hydraulic hose to outdrives.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 June 2016
Resolved 27 June 2016
Resolution: Witnessed repaired fitting and proper operating steering system.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Company Responsibilities/Authority
Issued 8 May 2013 Resolved
Operator to provide a written safety program for management of both company vessels. Details as to what the program must include are outlined in OCMI letter dated 08MAY13 uploaded to vessel documents.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2013
Resolved 16 June 2014
Resolution: Owner provided a written safety plan for both vessels.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 27 June 2012 Resolved
Prove proper operation of overide/normal controls for fixed fire protection (halon) system for ER. When testing the overide and normal modes, engines would not start or run when normal selected and alarm sounded. Vessel had been operated in overide mode since at least the beginning of the season. Vessel to continue operating in overide mode until technician can remedy.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 July 2012
Resolved 22 August 2012
Resolution: New Halon system installed and verified functioning as designed. See inspection narrative.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 23 October 2008 Resolved
Fabricate/Install guards on exposed rotating equipment on the fwd end of the Port Main Engine. 46 CFR 176.830
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 November 2008
Resolved 5 November 2008
Resolution: Factory guard modified to cover fire pump pulley and installed.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 23 October 2008 Resolved
Separate child and adult PFD and properly label storage compartment accordingly. 46 CFR 180.78 (a)(5)
Due 23 November 2008
Resolved 5 November 2008
Resolution: duplicate created. corrected.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 23 October 2008 Resolved
Provide correct nautical charts for the vessel's route as indicated on the COI 46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 November 2008
Resolved 5 November 2008
Resolution: corrected.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 23 October 2008 Resolved
Provide documentation for enrollment in drug testing program. 46 CFR 16.
Due 23 November 2008
Resolved 5 November 2008
Resolution: reviewed documentation, all sat.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 8 May 2006 Resolved
Install missing cover on relay module on SMDE.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 June 2006
Resolved 23 October 2008
Resolution: Completed
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 2 June 2005 Resolved
Repair as original Port Main engine oil pressure gauge.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 July 2005
Resolved 1 July 2005
Resolution: New oil pressure gauge installed.

Casualty record · 4

10 May 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3203388
22 May 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6152448
20 September 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7563004
23 July 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 8451361
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.