SKYLARKER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named SKYLARKER

SKYLARKER is a 1995 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 45 inspections since 1995, most recently in June 2026, along with 37 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2007.

Records from 1995 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 23 June 2026.

Built: 1995
Last inspected: 23 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 45
Deficiencies: 37 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2007
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

1031321

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WDI5289

423246

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367707070

Maury page id

psix-423246

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations41

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded1

Years with a record 29 calendar years (1995–2026)

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)60.0 ft × 19.0 ft × 7.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 53 / net 42

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderGULF CRAFT INC · PATTERSON, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1995

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portBELMAR, NJ

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery

DocumentationValid · issued 11 May 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 it53 - Simplified, Gross Ton
42 - 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

WDI5289MMSI 367707070 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 April 2026, expires 16 December 2035

WDD5307MMSI 367156430 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 December 2006, cancelled 25 February 2017

WCS3038MMSI 367032810 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 12 April 2005, cancelled 20 December 2006

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

23 June 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8356745

24 June 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8165343

29 April 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8123074

14 May 2024 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7909924

10 May 2023 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7684993

30 March 2023 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7659883

6 December 2022 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7605066

28 July 2022 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7518933

16 May 2022 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7452396

22 March 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7414165

4 May 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7191626

22 March 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7163263

7 May 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6957762

23 May 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6691290

29 April 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6672869

8 May 2018 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6402478

22 March 2017 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6106572

22 March 2017 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6109840

21 June 2016 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5913967

7 December 2015 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5776584

7 May 2014 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4873645

16 March 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3697415

2 February 2010 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3674042

6 March 2009 Hull Examination · Simplified Stability Test

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3428910

10 March 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3161593

15 September 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3086288

14 March 2007 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2887614

30 March 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2608995

13 April 2005 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2332415

2 March 2005 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2301350

13 May 2004 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2184499

15 April 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2034617

13 May 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1794815

11 March 2003 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1758843

17 April 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1612442

23 April 2001 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1062526

2 April 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1061307

4 April 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1048437

6 May 1999 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 793938

15 April 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 789532

16 April 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 794434

9 May 1997 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1110067

7 May 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1108180

8 May 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1084973

13 May 1995 Hull Examination · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1360243

Deficiency record · 37

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 14 May 2024 Resolved

Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(c) must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with § 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Fire detector in the engine room is not interconnected to the other fire detectors on board the vessel. Repair fire detector to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to the carriage of passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 May 2024
Resolution: Fire detector in the engine room was replaced. All fire detectors are interconnected and operated to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

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

Issued 22 March 2022 Resolved

Investigate ground, and clear it to the satisfaction of the Marine Insepctor. 46 CFR 183.01-5

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 April 2022
Resolved 28 March 2022
Resolution: Recieved photo of ground detection showing 0.

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

Issued 22 March 2022 Resolved

Light indicating if the shore tie is connected to the vsl was not working. Repair light. 46 CFR 176.800

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 April 2022
Resolved 16 May 2022
Resolution: Light was replaced and is working

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

Issued 22 March 2022 Resolved

Ground detection button was inoperable. Identify problem and make proper repairs to ground detection panel. 46 CFR 176.25-15

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 April 2022
Resolved 16 May 2022
Resolution: Ground detection system was tested and is working properly.

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

Issued 22 March 2022 Resolved

A breaker was missing from the distribution panel in the engine room. Install a blank. 46 CFR 183.01-5

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 April 2022
Resolved 28 March 2022
Resolution: received photo of blank breaker in distribution panel.

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

Issued 22 March 2022 Resolved

An unauthorized fan was found in the engine room by the port main engine. Remove fan from the engine room. 46 CFR 183.01-5

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 April 2022
Resolved 28 March 2022
Resolution: Fan removed

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)

Issued 22 March 2022 Resolved

The gasket on the forward hatch was corroded and had dry rot. Replace gasket. 46 CFR 171.124(a)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 April 2022
Resolved 16 May 2022
Resolution: New gasket installed on hatch to fwd peak

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 22 March 2022 Resolved

Expired contents were found in the first-aid kit. Replace expired items in first aid kit. 46 CFR 184.710

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 April 2022
Resolved 28 March 2022
Resolution: Recieved photo of new first aid contents

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

Issued 4 May 2021 Resolved

Vessel was missing 01 required fire bucket. Add 2.5 gallon bucket with lanyard and label bucket "fire bucket".

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Bucket added prior to end of inspection.

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

Issued 4 May 2021 Resolved

Galley receptacle did not have ground as shown with circuit tester. When cover was removed, receptacle was wasted. Replace in kind and provide ground.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2021
Resolved 5 May 2021
Resolution: Receptacle was replaced and grounding conductor attached.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges

Issued 22 March 2021 Resolved

Replace through hull under freezer in #2 space and guage pitting under freezer.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 April 2021
Resolved 24 March 2021
Resolution: Transducer had been welded closed. Localized pits have been cleaned and coated with anti corrosion inhibitor.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 23 May 2019 Resolved

Provide up to date charts fo the area the vessel operates. - 46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 June 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Master ordered the required chart.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 23 May 2019 Resolved

Provide non-expired eye wash for the first aid kit.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 June 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Master sent a photograph of the eyewash.

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

Issued 23 May 2019 Resolved

Replace the battery in the floating waterlight attached to the ring life buoy. - 46 CFR 180.70(d)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 June 2019
Resolved 29 May 2019
Resolution: Master provided a photograph of the new waterlight battery.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity

Issued 22 March 2017 Resolved

Placarding in vessel cabin shows 53 Adult life jackets, Vessel only has 49. Provide 04 Type I Life Jackets prior to carring 49+ passengers.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 22 March 2017
Resolution: 04 Type one life jackets were labeled and stowed on board.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Lights

Issued 22 March 2017 Resolved

02 life jackets require lights. Provide 02 lights for life jackets prior to carrying 49+ passengers.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 22 March 2017
Resolution: 02 Life Jackets lights were provived before complete of inspection.

Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB

Issued 22 December 2015 Resolved

Provide proof of EPIRB registration to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector. Prior to carrying passengers beyond three nautical miles from shore.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 January 2016
Resolution: Received pictures via e-mail of EPIRB registration form and decal.

Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Operator

Issued 7 May 2014 Resolved

Provide copy of marine radio operator's permit.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 June 2014
Resolved 8 May 2014
Resolution: O/O provided up to date copy of marine radio operator''s permit.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking

Issued 3 April 2007 Resolved

Provide correct donning placard for lifejacket.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 April 2007
Resolved 17 April 2007
Resolution: Received faxed receipt of outdated nav pubs.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment

Issued 3 April 2007 Resolved

Provide current list of all employees enrolled in drug consortium and provide sat pre-enrollment test results.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 April 2007
Resolution: O/O provided updated drug consortium enrollment list with Master and crewmember.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld

Issued 14 March 2007 Resolved

Grind/weld (2) cracked welds in forepeak, (3) in void compartment, and (1) in lazarette to the satisfaction of MI.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 April 2007
Resolution: Items cleared while conducting ISE for COI.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material

Issued 14 March 2007 Resolved

Replace retro-reflective tape on 1 child and 5 adult lifejackets.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 April 2007
Resolved 17 April 2007
Resolution: O/O faxed receipt w/ retro-reflective material cost. O/O stated above L/Js received new retro.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List

Issued 14 March 2007 Resolved

Replace outdated navigation publications.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 April 2007
Resolved 17 April 2007
Resolution: Received faxed receipt of nav pubs.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection

Issued 14 March 2007 Resolved

Post COI and Stability Letter.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 April 2007
Resolved 3 April 2007
Resolution: Temp COI and Stability Letter posted.

Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB

Issued 14 March 2007 Resolved

Provide valid HRU for EPIRB and re-install in suitable location. Vsl restrict from operating beyond 3mi until corrected.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 April 2007
Resolution: Valid HRU installed.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted

Issued 14 March 2007 Resolved

Demonstrate sat drills and operation of machinery.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 April 2007
Resolution: Drills performed satisfactorily and machinery/ steering observed in operation, all sat.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing

Issued 2 March 2005 Resolved

Replace worn cutlass bearings in P & S struts.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 April 2005
Resolved 15 March 2005
Resolution: Vessel attended by [name withheld] and [name withheld] Verified that new bearings were in place.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame

Issued 2 March 2005 Resolved

Repair cracked weld in void space. Frame 6 stbd side, second longitudinal from deck.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 April 2005
Resolved 15 March 2005
Resolution: Vessel attended by [name withheld] and [name withheld] confirmed that cracked weld had been repaired.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Crankshaft

Issued 15 April 2004 Resolved

Repair tachometer at starboard main engine.

Due 15 May 2004
Resolved 13 May 2004
Resolution: Visited vessel and conducted operational test of tachometer.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Platform

Issued 15 April 2004 Resolved

Install additional or improved spacers between lifefloats.

Due 15 May 2004
Resolved 13 May 2004
Resolution: Visited vessel and confirmed placement that spacers are in place.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 15 April 2004 Resolved

Repair water light for throwable lifering to prevent water from getting into light.

Due 15 May 2004
Resolved 13 May 2004
Resolution: Visited vessel and conducted operational test of water light.

Documentation

Issued 13 May 2003 Resolved

Renew Marine Radio Operator permit.

Due 6 June 2003
Resolved 14 May 2003
Resolution: Renewed Operator permit via internat. Viewed confirmation sheet.

Documentation

Issued 13 May 2003 Resolved

Post Waste Management plan.

Due 6 June 2003
Resolved 14 May 2003
Resolution: Posted Waste Management plan in cabin.

Documentation

Issued 13 May 2003 Resolved

Post Emergency Broadcast placard.

Due 6 June 2003
Resolved 14 May 2003
Resolution: Posted Emergency Broardcasr placard in pilot house.

Electrical

Issued 13 May 2003 Resolved

Install di-electric matting in front of switchboard.

Due 6 June 2003
Resolved 14 May 2003
Resolution: Installed di-electric matting in front of switch board.

Lifesaving

Issued 13 May 2003 Resolved

Repair light on aft bilge alarm. No sail issued.

Due 13 May 2003
Resolved 14 May 2003
Resolution: Replaced complete aft bilge alarm unit. Op tested. All sat.

Lifesaving

Issued 2 April 2001 Resolved

Vessel may not carry more than 44 persons beyond 20 miles from a harbor of safe refuge prior to June 1st.

Condition: Unknown
Due 2 April 2001
Resolved 26 July 2001

Casualty record · 1

15 September 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3086288

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.

Recorded names · 1

SEARCHER II (2007). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.