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NIGHTINGALE

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1950s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

NIGHTINGALE is a 1952 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2016, most recently in November 2025, along with 24 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2021 and 2023.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 12 November 2025.

Built
1952
Last inspected
12 November 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
22
Deficiencies
24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2021–2023

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 12 November 2025
Recorded inspections22
…physical examinations17
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded4
Deficiencies 24 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.
264006
IMO number
—
Call sign
WCY6366
MISLE id
42770
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-42770

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)59.3 ft × 15.0 ft × 3.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 11 / net 8
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderJ. W. NOLAN & SONS · ERIE, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1952
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portWASHINGTON, DC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 12 June 2025 · expires 31 July 2026
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 it11 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
8 - 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
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

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 · 22

12 November 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8267391
20 March 2025 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8096758
30 October 2024 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8031983
26 September 2024 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8009962
1 November 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7819242
29 June 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7727092
10 March 2023 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7648807
9 November 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7592216
29 October 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7345199
5 April 2021 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7169364
5 April 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7170867
28 October 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7089166
2 December 2019 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6866041
30 October 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6853943
16 October 2019 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6854012
2 October 2019 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6827437
4 September 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6803475
31 October 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6578180
28 May 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6426887
26 April 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6399909
25 October 2017 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6294312
9 November 2016 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6039435

Deficiency record · 24

14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Other (MARPOL Annex IV)
Issued 26 September 2024 Resolved
A MSD device must be designed to prevent the over-board discharge to treated or untreated sewage of any waste derived from sewage. Aft Type III MSD tank was found to be dripping sewage into the bilge.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2024
Resolved 20 March 2025
Resolution: Recieved photo evidence of completed repair.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 9 November 2022 Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. The watertight penetration between the #4 compartment and the steering gear compartment, on the port side aft, was compromised due to a deteriorated penetration for electrical wiring. 46 CFR 179.320(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel owner provided photographic evidence of the fixed bulkhead penetration.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 9 November 2022 Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. The packing for the steering gear was actively leaking water into the compartment while underway. 46 CFR 176.830
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 March 2023
Resolution: The vessel owner replaced the packing on the steering gear.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 9 November 2022 Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. The gasket for the watertight hatch on compartment #4 was deteriorated and needs to be replaced. 46 CFR 179.360(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel owner provided photographic evidence of a new gasket on the #4 compartment.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 9 November 2022 Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. The rotating belt on the forward part of the engine did not have a guard. 46 CFR 177.960
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel owner provided photographic evidence of a guard on the forward part of the engine.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 November 2022 Resolved
If a garden hose is used it shall be of a good commercial grade constructed of an inner rubber tube, plies of braided cotton reinforcement and an outer rubber cover, or of other equivalent material, and shall be fitted with a commercial grade garden hose nozzle made of good grade bronze or equivalent metal. The vessel had a garden hose with a plastic nozzle on board. 46 CFR 181.15-10(e)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel owner provided photographic evidence of a new fire house and brass nozzle.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 29 October 2021 Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, shall be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. Vessel is missing fuel shutoff at engine. 46 CFR 182.20-40(b)(3)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 November 2021
Resolved 3 October 2024
Resolution: Observed proper operation of fuel shut-off valves
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 29 October 2021 Resolved
The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located. Vessel remote fuel shutoff valve is held in place by zip ties and wrapped around valve body so pull cable is non operable. Install permanent means of remote pull cable operation. 46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 November 2021
Resolved 9 November 2022
Resolution: Pull cables were installed on the remote fuel shutoffs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 29 October 2021 Resolved
Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 150 degrees fahrenheit, must be suitably insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. Top 18" of dry exhaust lagging was missing. 46 CFR 177.970
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 October 2021
Resolved 9 November 2022
Resolution: Lagging on the dry exhaust was replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 October 2021 Resolved
The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations, and not used as a means of support. Vessel had multiple wire runs supported by plastic zip ties in entine room. 46 CFR 183.340(a)(4)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 November 2021
Resolved 9 November 2022
Resolution: Electrical runs in the engine room were supported by metal clips.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 29 October 2021 Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station: A means to reset devices used to automatically shut down ventilation systems and engines as required by paragraph (a)(3) of this section. Bypass switch and local engine solenoid on fireboy could not be reset once simulated actuation took place. 46 CFR 181.420(b)(3)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 November 2021
Resolved 31 January 2022
Resolution: see special notes
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 6 April 2021 Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion and machinery failure. Excessive oil observed in the bilge beneath the engine.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 April 2021
Resolution: Photos of clean space below engine submitted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 2 October 2019 Resolved
Each fixed power bilge pump must be self-priming. It may be driven off the main engine or other source of power. Deficiency: The bilge auto-switch for the forward compartment (#2) was inoperable during inspection.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 2 October 2019
Resolved 2 October 2019
Resolution: Corrected on the spot. Marine Inspector witnessed the proper operation of the forward compartment bilge auto-switch.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 2 October 2019 Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to date chart. Deficiency: Vessel did not have an up-dated chart publication for the area of operation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2019
Resolved 16 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel Owner provided proof of an up-to-date (i.e. 2019) chart publication for the area of operation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 2 October 2019 Resolved
Vertical exhaust pipes must be suitably insulated or shielded from combustible material. Deficiency: The heat shield for the engine exhaust pipe was not properly insulated.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 November 2019
Resolved 16 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel Owner provided proof of satisfactory repairs to the heat shielding insulation for the engine's exhaust pipe.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 2 October 2019 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock. Deficiency: Excessive wiring were evident at the vsl’s switchboard located at the forward bulkhead of the engine room. Also, exposed wiring were found on the the battery terminals connected to the Main Diesel Engine.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 October 2019
Resolved 16 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel Owner provided proof of corrective actions to remove the safety issues associated with the excessive wiring; and removed the exposed wiring that was found on the battery terminals connected to the Main Diesel Engine.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Wheelhouse -door -window
Issued 31 October 2018 Resolved
Each window and its means of attachment to the deckhouse must be capable of withstanding the maximum load from a wave and wind conditions expected due to its location on the vessel and the authorized toute of the vessel. The Portside front window in the operating station is broken/cracked and needs to be replaced. 46 CFR 177.1020
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 December 2018
Resolved 13 November 2018
Resolution: Vessel Owner had previously provide proof of newly installed Portside window IWO the operating station, ALL SAT.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 25 October 2017 Resolved
Provide proof of valid First Aid Kit (discovered several expired items).
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 8 November 2017
Resolution: Replaced expired first aid kit contents.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 25 October 2017 Resolved
Provide proof of crew-related maintenance for the life-saving and fire-fighting equipment. Maintenance must be tracked and logged.
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 8 November 2017
Resolution: Log book was purchased to begin recording crew training/maintenance.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 25 October 2017 Resolved
Provide proof of ship-specific emergency instructions.
Due 31 October 2017
Resolved 8 November 2017
Resolution: Emergency instructions were ship specific.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 25 October 2017 Resolved
Repair/Remove “dead-end” wiring located in the engineroom compartment.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: “Dead-end” wiring located in the engineroom compartment was properly capped and secured to prevent hazard to personnel and equipment.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (emergency) › Outlet Box
Issued 25 October 2017 Resolved
Repair poorly mounted outlet bracket in the engine room compartment.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: The outlet bracket in the engine room compartment was properly remounted and secured to the bulkhead.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 25 October 2017 Resolved
Repair or replace frayed electrical wiring in way of the main engine/s alternator.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner replaced the frayed electrical wiring in way of the main engine/s alternator.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 25 October 2017 Resolved
Provide proof of proper operation of the installed Fireboy System. (Note: The "auto" engine shutdown is currently INOP.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 October 2017
Resolved 8 November 2017
Resolution: Demonstrated proper operation of installed Fireboy.

Casualty record · 2

5 April 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7170867
29 June 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7727092
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.