NIGHTINGALE II

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

NIGHTINGALE II is a 1954 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2025, along with 22 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2016.

Records from 2007 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 27 August 2025.

Built: 1954
Last inspected: 27 August 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 30
Deficiencies: 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2007–2016

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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 27 August 2025

Recorded inspections30

…physical examinations18

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded11

Deficiencies 22 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

268197

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WBS2200

42964

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-42964

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 1954

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portFREDERICK, MD

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 it11 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
8 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton

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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 · 30

27 August 2025 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8230083

22 January 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8067376

7 November 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8031839

1 November 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7818724

26 October 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7586664

23 February 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7408970

17 November 2021 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7354428

29 October 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7342111

27 August 2020 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7043953

13 November 2019 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6851598

31 October 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6573058

30 April 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6402762

25 April 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6399593

21 April 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6396339

20 April 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6395816

16 April 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6392776

16 April 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6392937

11 April 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6390643

10 April 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6389247

9 April 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6389292

8 April 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6387612

28 December 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6330773

25 October 2017 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6314259

28 June 2017 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6190511

20 December 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6062611

4 November 2016 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6037364

26 October 2016 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6030695

21 September 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6005796

12 September 2016 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5999783

27 May 2016 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5923598

Deficiency record · 22

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 26 October 2022 Resolved

46 CFR 181.300(b) On a vessel of not more than 65 ft in length carrying more than 49 passengers, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 50 gpm at a pressure of not less than 60 psi. Vessel fire/bilge pump was non operational during inspection.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 December 2022
Resolution: Operational pump was installed

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 17 November 2021 Resolved

Repairs or alterations to the hull must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] drydock exam, the following areas of concern were identified: -Lateral crack throughout rudder -Large portion of rudder post sleeve missing/wasted -Puncture in PORT rubrail -Wastage in lower PORT side of bulkhead between compartments 5 and 6 Submit a proposal to this office detailing repairs to address above issues. 46 CFR 176.700(a)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 February 2022
Resolution: Proposal was submitted to the approval of [name withheld] were conducted IAW repair proposal to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 17 November 2021 Resolved

The marine inspector may require the propeller shafting to be drawn for examination of the shafting and stern bearing of a vessel whenever condition of the shafting and bearings are in question. Percentage wastage of cutlass bearing could not be determined upon initial examination. MI will attend vessel when propeller removed to determine if shaft must be pulled to gauge cutlass bearing wastage. 46 CFR 176.670(a)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 February 2022
Resolution: Replacement of the cutlass bearing was conducted to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 29 October 2021 Resolved

46CFR 176.25-50(b): At each inspection for certification and reinspection the marine inspector shall examine spaces to see there is no accumulation of oil or other matter which might create a fire hazard. Fuel line was leaking fuel at the fuel shutoff valve.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel operator face timed with CG marine inspector to show satisfactory repair of the fuel line.

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

Issued 29 October 2021 Resolved

46 CFR 176.25-25: At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification and reinspection the firefighting equipment of all vessels shall be inspected and deficiencies found shall be corrected. Vessel was unable to demonstrate proper operation of the fixed fire extinguishing equipment.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel operator face timed with CG marine inspector to show satisfactory operation of the fixed fire extinguishing system.

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

Issued 29 October 2021 Resolved

46 CFR 176.25-5 (2): At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the marine inspector shall examine and test by operation all watertight closures in the hull, decks, and bulkheads. Vessel's hatch covers #5 & #6 and their corresponding rings need tp be repaired /replaced prior to the completion of the next scheduled drydock.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 February 2022
Resolution: Repair Proposal was submitted to the approval of [name withheld] were conducted IAW repair proposal to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 25 October 2017 Resolved

First aid kit missing contents.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2017
Resolved 8 November 2017
Resolution: Required first aid kit contents were made available.

Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions

Issued 25 October 2017 Resolved

Emergency instructions were not ship specific.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2017
Resolved 8 November 2017
Resolution: Ship specific emergency instructions were drafted and posted.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational

Issued 25 October 2017 Resolved

Installed bilge pump was not capable of removing water from the second compartment.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2017
Resolved 28 December 2017
Resolution: Demonstrated proper operation of installed bilge system.

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Linkage

Issued 28 June 2017 Resolved

Provide repair proposal to idenditfy failed/wasted metal on steering quadrant broken free from rudder post.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 June 2017
Resolved 30 June 2017
Resolution: Attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector verified the structural condition, installation and proper operation of newly rehabbed Steering Quadrant components, ALL SAT.

Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange

Issued 4 November 2016 Resolved

Install valve for overboard bilge piping located in the Aft Steering compartment (starboard side).

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 December 2016
Resolution: Verified installation and operation of overboard valve for Aft Steering bilge system

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 4 November 2016 Resolved

Replace/Renew deteriorated metal on the exterior hull IWO starboard / midships vent.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 December 2016
Resolution: Verified proper installation of renewed metal on the exterior hull IWO Starboard / Midships vent.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bracket

Issued 4 November 2016 Resolved

Repair/Renew deteriorated gusset/support bracket system located in the Aft Steering compartment IWO starboard side.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 December 2016
Resolution: Verified proper installation of renewed gusset/support system located in the Aft Steering compartment IWO starboard side.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 4 November 2016 Resolved

Repair/Renew deteriorated hull sections located in the Aft Steering Compartment IWO portside/above the chine.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 December 2016
Resolution: Verified proper installation of renewed hull sections located in the Aft Steering compartment IWO portside/above.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Exhaust Manifold

Issued 26 October 2016 Resolved

Ensure lagging on exhaust pipe is covered throughtout the entire length. 46 CFR 182.20-15

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 November 2016
Resolved 20 December 2016
Resolution: Special Note: Discovered that the exhaust system was a "wet exhaust" system. And therefore the lagging/heat shield is not required. Cleared this deficiency.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Flange/Thrust Collar Fillet

Issued 12 September 2016 Resolved

Vessel's transmission shaft seperated from flange assembly. Replace damaged transmission shaft.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 September 2016
Resolution: Renewed the affected transimission shaft assembly. Conduct OP Test and Sea Trials with no unusal noise or vibration present, ALL SAT.

Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Discharge of Oil

Issued 12 September 2016 Resolved

Vessel had excessive oil in the bilge. Remove excessive oil from the bilge.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 September 2016
Resolution: Removed excessive oil from bilge, ALL SAT.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter

Issued 12 September 2016 Resolved

Diesel fuel was leaking excessively at the fuel filter line. Ensure leak is properly repaired.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 September 2016
Resolution: Renewed affected fuel filter line. Conducted OP Test with no leaks present, ALL SAT.

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable

Issued 12 September 2016 Resolved

Reconnect/remove/dead end battery cable from terminal leading to engine starter that was disconnected.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 September 2016
Resolved 15 September 2016
Resolution: Remove the dead end battery cable that was previously discovered leading for the terminal to engine starter. All Sat to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. that was disconnected.

Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures

Issued 27 May 2016 Resolved

Clean and Discharge all oil waste to an approved discharge facility.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 May 2016
Resolved 27 May 2016
Resolution: Oily waste removed prior to departure.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 27 May 2016 Resolved

Endure all wiring is supported with approved clips and supported away from bilge and other hazards.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 May 2016
Resolved 14 June 2016
Resolution: Attended vessel and cleared above deficency.

Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement

Issued 27 May 2016 Resolved

Relocate all items stored on top of fire pump so that it is accessible at all times.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 May 2016
Resolved 27 May 2016
Resolution: Above deficiency cleared prior to departure from vessel.

Casualty record · 2

22 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2938948

21 September 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6005796

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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