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SKYLINE PRINCESS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1950s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named SKYLINE PRINCESS

SKYLINE PRINCESS is a 1956 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 65 inspections since 1985, most recently in February 2026, along with 35 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2013.

Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 February 2026.

Built: 1956
Last inspected: 17 February 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 65
Deficiencies: 35 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2007–2013

Identity

271101

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WR9006

43162

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367161470

Maury page id

psix-43162

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations53

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded7

Years with a record 38 calendar years (1985–2026)

The 65 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)59.2 ft × 16.0 ft × 4.7 ft

Registered tonnagegross 56 / net 38

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderOLSON MARINE CONSTRUCTION · CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES · built 1956

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portCHICAGO, IL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 27 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it56 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
38 - 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

WR9006MMSI 367161470 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 December 2016, expires 22 January 2027

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 65

17 February 2026 Damage Survey · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8312577

20 August 2025 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8214480

7 May 2025 Inclining Experiment

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8131168

4 January 2023 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7616674

2 May 2022 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7435921

16 December 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7368910

28 July 2021 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7270912

17 September 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7059791

28 May 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6697328

10 May 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6411318

9 May 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6410419

20 December 2017 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6327008

3 May 2017 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6138560

6 July 2016 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5933217

17 December 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5783538

3 November 2015 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5756350

20 August 2014 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4960387

16 May 2012 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4313712

29 July 2009 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3549829

13 May 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3473337

27 March 2009 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3439319

12 December 2008 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3380535

21 May 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3189731

18 January 2008 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3130299

18 May 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2974892

11 May 2007 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2927634

9 May 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2922395

24 July 2006 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2724522

26 April 2006 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2633767

28 April 2005 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2342607

29 April 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2050863

30 April 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1764471

21 March 2003 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1758303

29 April 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1493944

9 May 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1425127

16 June 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1429369

26 April 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1426379

28 April 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1449178

7 May 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1446648

16 April 1998 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 788914

19 February 1998 Administrative

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 778233

9 October 1997 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1400674

30 April 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1400631

2 April 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1105146

10 October 1996 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1385825

24 April 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1430187

15 September 1995 Excursion Permit

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1181658

26 July 1995 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1184198

9 May 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1360164

24 June 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 643842

22 June 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 162522

3 May 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1358424

12 April 1994 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1415980

5 May 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 841832

18 May 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1259956

18 May 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1259959

5 September 1991 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1253211

1 May 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 905104

25 April 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 918440

8 March 1989 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 892665

20 June 1988 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 900541

6 May 1987 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1331152

16 September 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1002196

30 April 1986 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 985718

8 May 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 979490

Deficiency record · 35

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 17 February 2026 Resolved

Repairs or alternations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. Vessel operator self reported a small area of hull plating underneath the generator raw water suction valve in the engine room. Vessel is not authorized the carriage of passengers until the vessel is hauled out, examined, repair plan is developed and approved and the repair is completed to the satisfaction of the local OCMI.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 March 2026
Resolution: repair complete and tested, all sat

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 21 November 2025 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. No up-to-date paper chart provided onboard.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2025
Resolved 17 March 2026
Resolution: Witnessed up-to-date charts and pubs on the vessel.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 21 November 2025 Resolved

An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Flywheels on both MDE's found uncovered.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2025
Resolved 17 March 2026
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory installation of guards on flywheels.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation bridge visibility

Issued 21 November 2025 Resolved

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel. Operating station windows found to be cracking and unsatisfactory.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2025
Resolved 17 March 2026
Resolution: Witnessed replacement of operating station windows.

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

Issued 21 November 2025 Resolved

A hatch cover must be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Steering room and aft void hatch covers not attached.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 December 2025
Resolved 17 March 2026
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory attachment of aft void hatch covers.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 20 August 2025 Resolved

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall require that all observed unsafe practices and hazardous situations be corrected. Masthead light lense found to be cracked and in unsatisfactory condition.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 December 2025
Resolved 21 November 2025
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory replacement of mast head light lens.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 20 August 2025 No resolution recorded

The maximum number of passengers permitted must be not more than that allowed by the requirements of section 46 CFR 176.113. Seats used to determine the number of passengers in accordance with section 46 CFR 176.113 must be secured to the deck, bulkhead, or bulwark. The stability test data provided by the owner/operator shows the fixed seating criterion in 46 CFR 176.113 used to determine the number of passengers in that area. No fixed seating exists. Provide fixed seating OR use the deck area or rail criterion to determine the passenger count on the aft deck.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 17 September 2020 Resolved

Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from conducting such tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be assured of the vessel's seaworthiness. Due to COVID-19 this vessel was not placed into the water in 2020. Prior to the carriage of passengers demonstrate satisfactory fire and abandon ship drills as well as proper operation of all machinery including steering gear, and fire pump to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 July 2021
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory drills.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 17 September 2020 Resolved

An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board the vessel. Due to COVID-19 this vessel was not placed into service in 2020. Prior to carrying passenger demonstrate the proper number of serviceable life jackets have been placed aboard the vessel.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 July 2021
Resolution: Conducted inspection of all required life jackets.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 17 September 2020 Resolved

A vessel must have one or more lifebouys. Due to COVID-19 this vessel was not placed into service in 2020. Prior to carrying passengers demonstrate the proper number of lifebouy have been placed aboard.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 July 2021
Resolution: Inspceted ring buoys.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 17 September 2020 Resolved

Due to COVID-19 this vessel was not placed into service in 2020. Prior to carrying passengers passengers demonstrate that the proper first aid kit is carried aboard the vessel.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 July 2021
Resolution: inspected First aid kit

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 17 September 2020 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Due to COVID-19 this vessel was not placed into service in 2020. Prior to carrying passengers demonstrate that the vessel has the appropriate and updated charts/pubs.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 July 2021
Resolution: Charts and pubs up to date.

Stability › Incline Test › General

Issued 16 May 2012 Resolved

Vessel restricted to max 84 pax until sat stability test complete.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2012
Resolved 12 August 2012
Resolution: O/O recieved final stability letter on Sept 17, 2012.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 12 December 2008 Resolved

Prior to 2009 operating season you must pressure test hull inserts on STBD side of vessel to the satisfaction of an attending [name withheld] must be conducted prior to vessel entering the water or 01APR09. Which ever is first.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 27 March 2009
Resolution: Pressure tested hull. No water ingress. [name withheld]

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Pre-employment

Issued 9 May 2007 Resolved

Provide proof that seasonal employees have had pre-employment testing as required by 46 CFR part 16 prior to performing crewmember duties with passengers on board.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 May 2007
Resolution: Received fax from company rep documenting pre-employment drug testing for seasonal employees.

Communications › Audible Communications › Bell

Issued 26 April 2006 Resolved

Provide proper striker for bell in accordance with Nav Rules, Annex III 86.23

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 May 2006
Resolved 24 July 2006
Resolution: new clap installed and operational.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)

Issued 26 April 2006 Resolved

Provide insulation on #1 MDE.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 May 2006
Resolved 24 July 2006
Resolution: exhaust system properly wrapped/protected with heat wrap.

Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Sensor

Issued 26 April 2006 Resolved

Ensure water temp gauge for starboard MDE works correctly and repair battery gauge for port engine . Gauges are located on the console in the pilot house.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 May 2006
Resolved 24 July 2006
Resolution: Guages operating/installed sat.

Engineering › Generator (propulsion-electric) › Winding

Issued 28 April 2005 Resolved

Replace or renew repairs to forward generator in accordance with 46 CFR 183.322.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 June 2005
Resolved 9 June 2005
Resolution: Generator ran and took full load.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)

Issued 28 April 2005 Resolved

Replace or renew lagging on main engines exhaust.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 June 2005
Resolved 9 June 2005
Resolution: new lagging on all piping > 150F

Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › Certificate, First Aid Course Completion

Issued 28 April 2005 Resolved

Provide proof of red cross first aid/CPR cards for 50% if crew prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 May 2005
Resolved 28 May 2005
Resolution: They provided proof before leaving the vessel.

Construction/Loadline › Structures

Issued 29 April 2002 Resolved

Repair forward pilot house window to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector prior to carrying passengers. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pilot [name withheld]

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 May 2002
Resolution: Marine inspector witnessed replacement of Pilot House window.

Construction/Loadline

Issued 9 October 1997 Resolved

Make permanent repairs to vessel's shell plating as per worklist provided to owner's representative and included in narrative supplement.

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 October 1997
Resolved 9 October 1997

Construction/Loadline

Issued 2 April 1997 Resolved

Crop and renew 4"x20" hull insert located on the stbd side approximately 20feet aft of the stem. New insert is to be a minimum 18"x18" with radiused corners in accordance with NVIC 7-68.

Condition: Unknown
Due 2 April 1997
Resolved 2 April 1997

Documentation

Issued 9 May 1995 Resolved

Provide current magnetic compass deviation card.

Condition: Unknown
Due 5 July 1995
Resolved 5 July 1995

Documentation

Issued 9 May 1995 Resolved

Provide documentation that all non-fired pressure vessels meet ASME Marine Standards or replace with non-fired pressure vessels that meet ASME Marine Standards._x001C_ _x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 May 1995
Resolved 9 May 1995

Electrical

Issued 3 May 1994 Resolved

INSTALL GLOBES AND GUARDS ON LIGHTING AS NEEDED.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 1994
Resolved 3 May 1994

Fire Fighting

Issued 3 May 1994 Resolved

INSTALL EXTINGUISHER BRACKET FOR PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER IN PILOT HOUSE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 1994
Resolved 3 May 1994

Engineering

Issued 3 May 1994 Resolved

INSTALL PROTECTIVE GUARD OVER PORT MDE PULLEYS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 1994
Resolved 3 May 1994

Fire Fighting

Issued 3 May 1994 Resolved

REPLACE BROKEN EXTINGUISHER BRACKET LOCATED AT LADDER TO FWD HOLD.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 1994
Resolved 3 May 1994

Engineering

Issued 1 May 1991 Resolved

RENEW MISSING INSULATION ON PORT MAIN ENGINE EXHAUST.