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DISCOVERY

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1950s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Other hulls named DISCOVERY

DISCOVERY is a 1955 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 34 inspections since 1986, most recently in May 2026, along with 53 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —.

Records from 1986 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 May 2026.

Built
1955
Last inspected
6 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
34
Deficiencies
53 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
270661
IMO number
—
Call sign
—
MISLE id
43121
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-43121

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations26
…administrative events8
…past their stated due date1
Years with a record 26 calendar years (1986–2026)
The 34 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)64.7 ft × 24.0 ft × 3.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 34 / net 28
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCHARLES M BINKLEY · FAIRBANKS, AK, UNITED STATES · built 1955
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portFAIRBANKS, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 20 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 it34 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
28 - 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 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

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 34

6 May 2026 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8314685
1 April 2025 DAPI Audit · Plan Review "T" Boat · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8118781
8 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7909071
30 May 2023 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7684074
7 June 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7469955
8 December 2021 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7373261
22 September 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7312424
23 April 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7332212
7 May 2019 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6678806
8 May 2017 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6178027
13 October 2016 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6015251
9 May 2016 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5885956
12 May 2014 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4854681
10 May 2012 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4321891
27 September 2011 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 4163486
12 May 2009 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3469024
8 May 2008 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 3206419
8 April 2007 Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight · Plan Review "T" Boat · Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2933364
2 October 2006 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2792210
18 August 2006 Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2755324
26 May 2005 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2378298
24 May 2004 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2093914
11 July 2003 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 2094359
8 May 2002 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1699583
18 September 1992 Administrative
Administrative · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1267019
17 September 1992 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1267018
16 October 1990 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1210918
8 September 1989 Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1195065
17 May 1988 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1196194
15 May 1987 Administrative
Administrative · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1032003
14 May 1987 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1023782
3 December 1986 Administrative
Administrative · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1024932
24 September 1986 Credit Drydock
Administrative · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 1009461
15 May 1986 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ANCHORAGE · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 988639

Deficiency record · 53

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 6 May 2026 No resolution recorded
Conduct underway man over board drills with CG Marine Inspector
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 6 May 2026 Resolved
Repair both broken stern and anchor light
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2026
Resolved 15 July 2026
Resolution: Received pictures of repair.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 6 May 2026 Resolved
Replace missing mesh on second deck fwd deck rails
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2026
Resolved 15 July 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 May 2026 Resolved
Reinstall all items that were removed for painting and 2 deck cover replacement. Life ring bouy holder, fire extinguisher mount and life jacket holders and markings
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 May 2026
Resolved 15 July 2026
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 May 2026 Resolved
remove dead end wire on main deck starboard side fwd going thought the gooseneck
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2026
Resolved 12 June 2026
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 7 May 2025 Resolved
repaint starboard side running light backer screen black.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 June 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: all sat
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 7 May 2025 Resolved
Replace first aid kit with a approved one.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 May 2025
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: All sat
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 May 2024 Resolved
Remark all life buoy rings with the vessels name.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 June 2024
Resolved 10 June 2024
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 May 2024 Resolved
Prove proper operation of stern light before operating at night.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 May 2024
Resolved 10 July 2024
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 8 May 2024 Resolved
Conduct underway man overboard drills with USCG inspectors.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2024
Resolved 10 July 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 8 May 2024 Resolved
Prove proper of pre-engineered fire fighting system. Vessel alarm is very quit, over ride switch didn’t work and no visual indication.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 May 2024
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: all sat
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 1 June 2023 Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers conduct underway man overboard drill and fire drill with USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 June 2023
Resolved 10 July 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 31 May 2023 Resolved
replace all combustible plastic trash cans with non-combustible ones with no openings in the sides or bottom
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 June 2023
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: all sat
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 31 May 2023 Resolved
reinstall white webbed netting on all rails on deck
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 May 2023
Resolved 8 May 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 31 May 2023 Resolved
Provide a first aid kit that meets the requirements of ISO 18813:2006
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 May 2023
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: all sat
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Inert gas system
Issued 31 May 2023 Resolved
Prove proper operation of Audible Alarm at operating station
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 May 2023
Resolved 10 July 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 31 May 2023 Resolved
Label Exit on Main deck.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 June 2023
Resolved 23 August 2023
Resolution: all sat
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 10 May 2016 Resolved
Mount fixed fire system in accordance with the MFG Instructions. Currently bottle is 45 degrees, MFG states either veritcal or 5 degress from horizontal.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 November 2016
Resolution: Adimistravely closed
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 10 May 2016 Resolved
Mount 1 life ring with line.
Due 19 May 2016
Resolved 19 May 2016
Resolution: Life ring mounted with line as required.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 12 May 2014 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2014
Resolved 12 May 2014
Resolution: [withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 12 May 2014 Resolved
PROPERLY MOUNT ALL CABLE IN THE MACHINERY SPACE W/ METAL SUPPORTS.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2014
Resolved 13 May 2015
Resolution: Cables mounted properly.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Not on Board
Issued 12 May 2014 Resolved
PROVIDE 3 RED HAND FLARES AND 3 ORANGE SMOKE FLARES OR 6 ROCKET PARACHUTE FLARES. RESTRICTED TO VOYAGES OF 30 MINS OR LESS.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2014
Resolved 13 May 2014
Resolution: VESSEL OBTAINED 3 RED HAND FLARES AND 3 ORANGE SMOKE FLARES.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 27 September 2011 Resolved
Provide hull gauging report for the entire hull of the vessel starting one foot above the chime.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 May 2012
Resolution: After further isnpection and discussion with vsl owner, it has been determined that the coating presently installed is arresting any corrosion and nothing further is required right now.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 27 September 2011 Resolved
Properly bond both fuel tanks to the hull and provide non-abrasive and non-absorbent material on tank supports.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 May 2012
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 27 September 2011 Resolved
Provide proper lifejacket stowage prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 May 2012
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 27 September 2011 Resolved
Provide machinery guards on steering cabling to both stern thruster stations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 May 2012
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 27 September 2011 Resolved
Provide lagging on stern heating boiler and replace exhaust piping with approved material.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 May 2012
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 27 September 2011 Resolved
Ensure watertight integrity of aft bulkhead in engine room space.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 May 2012
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 12 May 2009 Resolved
Renew cracked window STBD side main deck.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 May 2009
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 8 May 2008 Resolved
Add 200 sq. cm of retroreflective tape to life jackets
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2008
Resolved 4 September 2008
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor
Issued 8 May 2008 Resolved
Remove extention cord @ refrigerator.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2008
Resolved 4 September 2008
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor
Issued 8 May 2008 Resolved
Remove power strip from wheel house.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2008
Resolved 4 September 2008
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 8 May 2008 Resolved
Provide means to remotely operate fire fire pump @ operating station.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2008
Resolved 4 September 2008
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 8 May 2008 Resolved
Prove proper operation of automatic shutdown for fixed firefighting system.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2008
Resolved 4 September 2008
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 2 October 2006 Resolved
Provide weld to underside of post pocket on portside fwd deck to make forepeak watertight.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 October 2006
Resolved 16 May 2007
Operations/Management › Pollution › Arrival Reporting, Garbage
Issued 26 May 2005 Resolved
Post waste management plan.
Due 26 June 2005
Resolved 14 December 2005
Resolution: Received copy of waste management plan.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking
Issued 26 May 2005 Resolved
Post life jacket donning placard.
Due 26 June 2005
Resolved 14 December 2005
Resolution: Provided proof of life jacket donning placard.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 26 May 2005 Resolved
Replace expired items in first aid kit.
Due 26 June 2005
Resolved 14 December 2005
Resolution: Provided proof of purchase for first aid kit items.
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (auxiliary) › Ventilation
Issued 26 May 2005 Resolved
Provide fuel tanks for outboard motors that meet ABYC or UL standards.
Due 26 June 2005
Resolved 14 December 2005
Resolution: Corrected.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 26 May 2005 Resolved
Provide proof of vessel documentation.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 June 2005
Resolved 14 December 2005
Resolution: Received proof of vessel documentation.
Communications › Audible Communications › SPD (Other)
Issued 26 May 2005 Resolved
Provide proper operation of fixed public address system.
Due 26 June 2005
Resolved 14 December 2005
Resolution: Provided repair information.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Install and prove proper operation of fire pump.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2007
Resolved 4 June 2004
Resolution: Granted portable pump until 2007
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Install and prove proper operation of bilge pumps in all W/T compartments, add hand pump to vessel inventory.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2007
Resolved 4 June 2004
Resolution: Granted waiver to use portable until 2007
Engineering › Steering Gear System
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Repair forward P & S rudders. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Rudder
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 May 2003
Resolution: renewed wood rudders
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Make engine compartment vapor tight as required for fixed F/E system.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2004
Resolution: gasket installed
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive)
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Insulate MDE exhaust silencer or shield the exposed wood underdeck above silencer with suitable heat restistant material. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Silencer (exhaust)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 May 2004
Resolution: exhaust lagged
Communications › Internal Communications System
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Prove proper operation of PA system.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 May 2004
Resolution: installed & tested
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Install minimum 4 X 4 mesh guards on all exterior rails. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Deck Rail
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 May 2004
Resolution: installed mesh
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Update 1st aid kit with new (un-expired) items (existing) and additional items as listed in CFR. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Medicine Chest
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 May 2004
Resolution: updated
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Service all portable F/E's and provide certs. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2004
Resolution: serviced
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Provide minimum of 155 PFD's (or to equal owners request for capacity if less) and 10% child. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Quantity
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2004
Resolution: 155A/16C
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Complete installation of fixed F/E system (partially completed) and prove proper operation/shutdowns.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 June 2004
Resolution: corrected per phonecon w/ owner
Construction/Loadline
Issued 24 September 1986 Resolved
REMOVE FROM VESSEL A 1 1/4 INCH PIPE VALVE AND SPOOL PIECE PORT AND STARBOARD SIDE AND WELD IN A INSERT IN THE TRANSOM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 September 1986
Resolved 24 September 1986

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.