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EDWARD JOHN
EDWARD JOHN is a 1954 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 16 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2025, along with 45 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2018 and 2024.
Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 29 August 2025.
- Built
- 1954
- Last inspected
- 29 August 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 45 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2018–2024
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
29 August 2025
…with no type recorded3
Deficiencies
45 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
268238
WDI8030
42968
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-42968
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)45.0 ft × 15.2 ft × 4.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 21 / net 17
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderPAASCH MARINE SERVICE · ERIE, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1954
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portERIE, PA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 13 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it21 - Simplified, Gross Ton
17 - Simplified, Net Ton
17 - Simplified, 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 · 16
29 August 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8226871
9 May 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8131939
15 June 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7936907
15 June 2024
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7938906
17 August 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7771163
9 June 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7452606
26 April 2022
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7448277
29 July 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7275407
1 June 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7051986
27 November 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6873281
10 January 2019
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6702899
28 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6498976
21 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6490928
17 July 2018
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6398355
7 March 2017
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6100424
5 April 2016
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5853147
Deficiency record · 45
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 August 2025
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers on each ring life buoy. Re- label ring life buoy to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
46CFR185.604
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 August 2025
Resolved
Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment must be replaced during the annual inspection if expired. Ring life buoy floating water light batter was expired. Renew to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
46CFR185.726(d)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 August 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry an approved first aid kit. Analgesic(asprin) was expired. Renew to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
46CFR184.710
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 29 August 2025
Resolved
at each inspection the managing operator shall navigation lights available for inspection. Port sidelight was not operation. Repair to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector. Vessel to operate only during times of high visibility and daylight hours.
46CFR176.816
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 29 August 2025
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original COD currently in effect. COD was not on board, but a receipt was shown for renewal. Provide proof of COD to CG Marine Inspector.
46CFR67.313
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 June 2024
Resolved
Vessels Marine Gear was found inoperable. Vessel Owner/Operator shall repair or replace to ensure proper operation.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 15 June 2024
Resolved
While hose testing the replacement deck above the engine room, 03 spots allowed water to penetrate through. Owner/Operator shall repair the deck IAW original drawings.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 17 August 2023
Resolved
EPIRB hydrostatic release is expired. Replace hydrostatic release or provide proof of purchase date to the satisfaction of attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. Route restricted to NMT 3NM offshore with 22 persons while outside Presque Isle Bay.
46 CFR 185.740(b)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 August 2023
Resolved
Crewmember onboard was not enrolled in vessels drug consortium. Do not operate with this crewmember until he has been properly enrolled.
46CFR16
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
Crew chemical testing certificate and information was not available. Provide proof of compliance to CGMI prior to carriage of passengers.
46CFR16
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
While underway vessel had a low coltage alarm. Repair to the satisfaction of CGMI.
46CFR176.800
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
Rear bilge high level visual indicator was not operating. Repair to the satisfaction of CGMI.
46 CFR 182.530
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
Vessel name was not on port/stbd bow. Resolve to the satisfaction of CGMI.
46CFR 67.123
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
Vessel name was not on lifefloat. Resolve to the satisfaction of CGMI.
46CFR185.604
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
First aid kit asprin was expired. Resolve to the satisfaction of CGMI. 46 CFR 184.710
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
Life buoy waterlight does not have a non-corrosive clip. Resolve to the satisfation of CGMI.
46 CFR 70(d)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 June 2022
Resolved
Life jacket donning placard was not posted. Resolve to the satisfaction of CGMI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with subchapter Q. Vessel has an additional ring buoy which has deteriorated grab lines. Replace or remove ring buoy to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
46CFR180.70(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
Life floats must be approved in accordance with subchapter Q. Life float on vessel has worn and deteriorated grab line attachment points. Repair or renew to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
46CFR185.200
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit was installed. EPIRB hydrostatic release did not have the year marked. Mark to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
46CFR185.740(b)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
No marine employer shall engage or employ any individual to serve as a crewmember unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer.Crewmember was not listed on vessels consortium certificate. Provide proof of testing and enrollment for crewmember prior to next voyage.
46CFR16.210(a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 20 June 2019
Resolved
As per vessels route, vessel is required a VHS radio.
Maritime mobile service identities (MMSI) is an
international system for identification of radio
stations in the maritime mobile service. This MMSI
uniquely identifies ship stations. Provide proof that
MMSI on station license coincides with current installed
station.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 20 June 2019
Resolved
Every vessel must be fitted with a suitable magnetic
compass designed for marine use, to be mounted at the
primary operating station. Except on a vessel limited to
daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated.
Vessels compass is not illuminating. Make compass
satisfactory.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 20 June 2019
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length,
a visual and audible alarm must be provided to indicate
a high water level. Bilge pump and float fwd of main
engine are mounted so that high level alarm float may
become hindered. Make installation satisfactory to
attending Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 July 2018
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be
suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the
purpose intended. All machinery and equipment must be
installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford
adequate protection from causing fire, explosion,
machinery failure, and personnel injury. Main propulsion
failed to start while underway and operating under
vessel's COI. Casualty must be satisfactorily diagnosed
and repaired prior to the carriage of passengers.
Satisfactory repair must be witnessed by an attending
Marine Inspector prior to the carriage of passengers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 17 July 2018
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance
with Table 182.520(a) of 46 CFR. Manual operation of
bilge pump non-operational. Marine inspector will need
to witness satisfactory operation of bilge pump
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 17 July 2018
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must
carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessel did not
have up-to-date charts for intended voyage. Vessel must
provide updated charts for intended voyage.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 July 2018
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight. Each
floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with
§161.010 in subchapter Q of 46 Code of Federal
Regulations. 02 buoy light batteries were found expired.
Vessel must provide valid batteries for 02 buoy lights.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 17 July 2018
Resolved
Provisions shall be made by means of plugs, covers, etc.
to prevent the admission of air into the space protected
Vessel must have means to shut off air supply to engine
room to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 17 July 2018
Resolved
Vessel must address hydraulic hose chaffing on steering
system to satisfaction of attending of marine inspector
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 17 July 2018
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length,
a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the
operating station to indicate a high water level.
Vessel's bilge float switch was non-operational. To the
satisfaction of an attending marine inspector the vessel
must provide an operational bilge float switch.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 17 July 2018
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with survival craft in accordance with table 180.200(c). Vessel's life float was found to be in non serviceable condition. Vessel must provide operational life float to the satisfaction of the marine inspector. (Action 705) Vessel is limited to within 3 miles of shore until deficiency is corrected.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 July 2018
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use
of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in
conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and
visible to the crew and passengers. Vessel did not have
life jacket donning placards posted. Vessel must
provide life jacket donning placards for 02 types of
life jackets to the satisfaction of the marine
inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 July 2018
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and
maintained in such a manner as to afford adequateprotection from causing fire, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Vessel's muffler was found to have minor seepage. Vessel must make repairs to muffler to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 17 July 2018
Resolved
Strong and effective rudder stops must be provided to
prevent jamming and damage to the rudder and its
fittings. Vessel's rudder stops were not effective in
preventing damage to steering system. Vessel must
provide effective rudder stops to the satisfaction of
attending marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 17 July 2018
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and
maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate
protection from machinery failure and personnel injury.
Correct excessive weeping from rudder stock to the
satisfaction of attending marine inspector
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 17 July 2018
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and
maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate
protection from machinery failure and personnel injury.
Correct excessive leaking from tail shaft to the
satisfaction of attending marine inspector
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 1 May 2017
Resolved
First Aid Kit has expired contents. Update kit in accordance with 46 CFR 160.041
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 7 March 2017
Resolved
Correct retro on 02 lifejackets. Vessel is limited to 42 passengers until corrected.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 13 May 2016
Resolved
Provide proof of FCC Radio Safety Certificate.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 13 May 2016
Resolved
Provide proof of FCC Station License
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 13 May 2016
Resolved
Properly secure lifefloat lifelines.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 13 May 2016
Resolved
Secure electrical power strip under operator’s console.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Distributor (fuel injection)
Issued 13 May 2016
Resolved
Repair or reposition diesel engine fuel return line off of intake manifold to pump.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 13 May 2016
Resolved
. Install appropriate cover over exposed light bulbs in head.
Casualty record · 3
21 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6490928
28 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6498976
15 June 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7936907
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.