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SOUTHERN CAL

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1940s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW)

SOUTHERN CAL is a 1947 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2025, along with 20 deficiencies and 8 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2025.

Records from 2008 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 3 June 2025.

Built
1947
Last inspected
3 June 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
18
Deficiencies
20 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
8 investigations · 2008–2025

Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 3 June 2025
Recorded inspections18
…physical examinations15
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies 20 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

US Official No.
252419
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDL9180
MISLE id
42329
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-42329

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)59.6 ft × 18.2 ft × 5.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 34 / net 27
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderANDERSON & CRISTOFANI · SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1947
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portOCEANSIDE, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 6 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it34 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
27 - 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.
Vessel history report
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Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 18

3 June 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8157989
11 March 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8092125
20 November 2024 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8036427
5 June 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7928938
20 June 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7896863
25 January 2023 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7595777
11 April 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7429055
10 March 2021 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7153665
4 March 2021 Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7150558
10 December 2020 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7109531
19 November 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7098540
24 June 2019 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6721290
13 February 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6369053
30 March 2017 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6108147
31 January 2017 Drydock Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6063990
16 September 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6004668
14 April 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5832910
12 January 2016 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5783776

Deficiency record · 20

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 11 March 2025 Resolved
Observed three deck beams were separated from the deck inside lazarette on the portside. Provide repair proposal for approval.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 31 March 2025
Resolution: See activity narrative.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 March 2025 Resolved
Pinhole leak found in the main wet exhaust pipe. Submit repair proposal for approval.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 March 2025
Resolution: Witnessed repair. All sat
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 June 2024 Resolved
Vessel's overboard valve for its Type III Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) is not secured in a manner which prevents discharge of sewage. Secure the overboard valve for the MSD in one of the three approved ways described in 33 CFR 159.7(c). To be rectified by 05 July 2024. Cite: 33 CFR 159.7(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 July 2024
Resolved 6 June 2024
Resolution: Valve was locked shut.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 January 2023 Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Shaft bearing is wasted and needs replacement.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 31 January 2023
Resolution: Intermediate water bearings replaced. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 January 2023 Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. The propeller has damage in requires repair/replacement.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 31 January 2023
Resolution: Both Rudders replaced. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 24 June 2019 Resolved
Floor frame 56 starboard side aft has rot at the chine. Make permanent repair to frame.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 July 2019
Resolution: Floor Frame 56 was sistered for port to starboard chines using Mahogoney wood fastened with galvanized bolts. Planks were fastend to sisters using silica bronze wood screws.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Vent Pipe
Issued 14 April 2016 Resolved
Install 30 x 30 mesh flame screen on port aft fuel vent.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2016
Resolved 29 April 2016
Resolution: Fuel vent screen installed
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 14 April 2016 Resolved
Lash paddles to life floats.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2016
Resolved 14 April 2016
Resolution: Paddles lashed to life floats with zip ties.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 14 April 2016 Resolved
Attach (03) floating electric waterlight lanyards around bodies of (03) life floats.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2016
Resolved 14 April 2016
Resolution: Lanyards tied around bodies of (03) life floats.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 14 April 2016 Resolved
Attach new grabline.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2016
Resolved 14 April 2016
Resolution: New grabline attached.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Ram
Issued 14 April 2016 Resolved
Make emergency steering tiller readily available to placed in service. Hydraulic ram currently cannot be disconnected tiller arm.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2016
Resolved 29 April 2016
Resolution: Tools and a new fastene were supplied.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Treat superficial rot surrounding keel bolts in generator room, between floors #2-4.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 January 2016
Resolution: Superficial rot treated surrounding aft keel bolts in generator room.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Crop/renew rotted floor #5 forward of lazarette boundary wall.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 January 2016
Resolution: Rotted wood in floor #5, forward of lazarette boundary wall, treated, and plank sistered alongside for support, through-bolted.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Crop/renew rotted frame #9, port side of keel (center section)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 January 2016
Resolution: Rotted wood in floor #9, treated, and plank sistered alongside for support, through-bolted.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Grind/treat frame #12 in way of stringer connection on port side.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 19 January 2016
Resolution: Frame #12 treated w/ west system epoxy in way of stringer connection on port side.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Grind/treat shelf connections at frames #7-13
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 19 January 2016
Resolution: Connection points between shelf & frames #7-13 ground out & treated with west system epoxy.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Grind/treat plank & frame connection point in port aft upper connections between frames and deck beams.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 19 January 2016
Resolution: Plank & frame connection points in port aft upper connections between frames and deck beams ground out & treated with west system epoxy.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stiffener
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Remove port side x-beams and grind/treat floor beam at connection points.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 19 January 2016
Resolution: Removed port side x-beams and ground out/treated floor beam at connection points.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Crop/renew damaged wood at frame connection to deck beam/overhead on stbd frames #8 & 11.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 January 2016
Resolution: Damaged wood cropped out, surrounding wood treated, & insert pieces attached overhead, at connection between deck beam/stbd frames #8 & 11. Deck beam above frame #11 completely renewed.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Provide sister support for frames #7 & 8 port side forward of lazarette boundary, crop & renew stringer between frames #6 & 11 per verbal repair proposal.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 January 2016
Resolved 19 January 2016
Resolution: Sister frames provided on each side for frame #7 and 8; bilge stringer/clamp cropped out & renewed completely - through-bolted into frames.

Casualty record · 8

14 September 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3327661
27 February 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3693944
1 January 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3933733
14 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4399416
13 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4661248
2 March 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5077844
16 September 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6004668
3 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 8157989
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

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