KAREN N

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

KAREN N is a 1996 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 13 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2016.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 March 2026.

Built: 1996
Last inspected: 11 March 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 23
Deficiencies: 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2016
Inspected with: 1 other vessel

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 11 March 2026

Recorded inspections23

…physical examinations21

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)

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

1039860

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WCW3736

436742

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-436742

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)39.6 ft × 13.7 ft × 4.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 14 / net 14

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderPATRIOT MARINE FAB · WARETOWN NJ, UNITED STATES · built 1996

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portBISHOPS HEAD, MD

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 4 September 2025 · expires 30 September 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 it14 - Simplified, Gross Ton
14 - 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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 1

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

LADY KA-KEE Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 24825 · 1 June 2016 · activity 5896255

Inspection history · 23

11 March 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8325726

6 March 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8089856

28 February 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8086430

7 March 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7875904

30 March 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7660229

6 March 2023 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7646459

2 February 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7631538

31 March 2022 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7394711

29 April 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7209589

10 February 2021 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7138907

9 February 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7138491

1 September 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7068623

23 April 2019 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6667678

7 February 2019 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6622298

15 March 2018 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6363670

13 July 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6207673

15 February 2017 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6095253

15 February 2017 Examination of Repairs · Welding Related Inspections Qualification Testing · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6095357

8 February 2017 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6085158

2 June 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Damage Survey · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5912047

1 June 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5896255

11 April 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5852687

11 April 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5878800

Deficiency record · 13

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 7 March 2024 Resolved

07109 - A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be capable of manual actuation from outside the space in addition to automatic actuation by a heat detector. The pre-engineered fixed gas fire fighting system is inoperable. 46 CFR 181.420(a)(2)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 March 2024
Resolution: Received a video showing the proper operation of the Fireboy system.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage

Issued 2 February 2023 Resolved

46 CFR 176.300(d) - A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed for aluminum hull vessels: Lloyd's Yachts and Small Craft, or ABS Steel Vessel Rules, with the appropriate conversions from the ABS Aluminum Vessel Rules; or ABS High Speed Craft. Provide written proposal to address all damages identified by the Marine Inspector for the below areas identified at the dry-dock inspection on 02FEB2023: (03) welds in the middle compartment were pointed out to the vessel representative and circled in yellow crayon for identification

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 March 2023
Resolution: (03) welds repaired to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 1 September 2020 Resolved

Vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Due to your vessels current operational status, your vessel failed to meet the 3-month window requirement to complete your Annual Inspection. Complete required Annual Inspection prior to the carriage of passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel O/O completed required Drydock and Annual Inspection as required by CG-835

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 11 May 2017 Resolved

Vessel is over 12 meters. Nav lights are not in accordance with Nav Rules. Missing Stern Light.

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 11 June 2017
Resolved 13 July 2017
Resolution: Vessel has installed an operational stern light. Vessel NAV lights are IAW NAV Rules.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 14 July 2016 Resolved

Crop and Renew the identified/affected areas (including framing and plating) in way of the Mid/Section Compartment.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 July 2016
Resolved 15 February 2017
Resolution: Verified renewal to the areas indentified in way of the Mid/Section Compartment. All welds associated with the hull insert were Dye Penetrant Tested and found to be ALL SAT.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 14 July 2016 Resolved

Crop and Renew the identified/affected areas (including framing and plating) in way of the Engine Room Compartment.

Due 15 July 2016
Resolved 15 February 2017
Resolution: Verified renewal to the areas indentified in way of the Engine Room Compartment. All welds associated with the hull insert were Dye Penetrant Tested and found to be ALL SAT.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 14 July 2016 Resolved

Crop and Renew affected bottom plating located underneath the Portside Fuel Tank.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 July 2016
Resolved 15 February 2017
Resolution: Verified renewal to the bottom plating located underneath the Portside Fuel Tank. All welds associated with the hull insert were Dye Penetrant Tested and found to be ALL SAT.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel

Issued 14 July 2016 Resolved

Crop and Renew damaged portion of Keel.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 July 2016
Resolved 15 February 2017
Resolution: Verified renewal to the damaged portion of Keel. All welds associated with the hull insert were Dye Penetrant Tested and found to be ALL SAT.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 14 July 2016 Resolved

Replace the deteriorated hose fittings (including for the fuel delivery and hydraulic steering system).

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 July 2016
Resolved 11 May 2017

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld

Issued 14 July 2016 Resolved

Conduct sea trials prior to carrying passengers for hire.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 July 2016
Resolved 11 May 2017

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld

Issued 14 July 2016 Resolved

Submit Repair Plan to U.S. Coast Guard prior to commencement of work; to include list of materials and procedures.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 July 2016
Resolved 15 February 2017
Resolution: This office verified and approved the submitted Repair Plan.

Operations/Management › Casualty Reporting/Post-Casualty Actions › Filing Written Report of Marine Casualty

Issued 6 June 2016 Resolved

Provide Repair Plan of work to be conducted, including welder qualifications and materials to be used.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 June 2016
Resolved 14 July 2016
Resolution: Vessel Rep provided and imnitial Repair Plan of work which included removal of engine and other interferences thus allowing clear access for Coast Guard Marine Inspectors to conduct ISE/Damage Survey.

Operations/Management › Casualty Reporting/Post-Casualty Actions › Filing Written Report of Marine Casualty

Issued 2 June 2016 Resolved

After vessel is cleared and all spaces are available for inspection; call for USCG Marine Inspector to conduct Internal Structural Exam (ISE).

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 June 2016
Resolved 14 July 2016
Resolution: Vessel Rep notified Coast Guard that the vessel's interferences were cleared and all spaces were available for inspection/Internal Structural Exam (ISE).

Casualty record · 1

1 June 2016Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 8 injured · activity 5896255

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.