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VIEWFINDER
VIEWFINDER is a 1996 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 24 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2025.
Records from 2003 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 22 April 2026.
- Built
- 1996
- Last inspected
- 22 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2003–2025
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
22 April 2026
…with no type recorded3
Deficiencies
24 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 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
1040083
WDD3169
437077
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-437077
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)58.0 ft × 18.0 ft × 6.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 44 / net 35
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMODUTECH MARINE INC · TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1996
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSEWARD, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 12 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it44 - Simplified, Gross Ton
35 - Simplified, Net Ton
35 - 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.
180-1 Tank Barge · MISLE 679693 · 26 March 2025 · activity 8100871Inspection history · 24
22 April 2026
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8329414
23 September 2025
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8240140
22 May 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8141966
27 March 2025
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8100373
26 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8100871
20 September 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7795700
1 March 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7643565
29 August 2022
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7548332
29 August 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7558403
12 April 2022
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7426822
6 October 2021
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7328419
6 April 2021
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7170137
3 August 2020
Administrative Inspection · Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7047457
21 April 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6971626
5 November 2019
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6850637
4 April 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6656896
15 June 2018
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6448259
1 May 2018
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6441516
14 February 2018
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6351440
16 May 2017
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6144833
15 June 2016
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5913750
15 June 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5914404
4 May 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5917124
23 February 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5821523
Deficiency record · 24
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 22 April 2026
Resolved
Reinstall all lighting fixtures cover in the forward and aft tank rooms.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 April 2026
Resolved
Replace all flexible hose installed between bilge pipe and strainers with 46 CFR 182. 720 approved non collapsible hose.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 22 April 2026
Resolved
Each door, , must be capable of being opened by one person, from either side. Handles and securing devices must be permanently installed and not capable of being easily removed. Repair Port side head door. There is no hand to operate the door on the inside and the handle with shaft can be removed from the outside which could cause a person to be trapped in the head. Repair door prior to allowing use of the head.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 May 2025
Resolved
Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 150 Deg F, must be suitably insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. All four turbos for the main engines are missing the required insulation. Reinstall the exhaust lagging prior to carrying passengers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 23 May 2025
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire fighting system must automatically shut down all power ventilation and engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. The installed generator does not shut down when the system is activated. Due by June 5, 2025
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 May 2025
Resolved
All hatches used as a means of escape must be marked on both sides in legible letters at least 2 inches high " EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR". The escape hatch from the below deck space needs new markings. Due by June 22, 2025.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 May 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shut off stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1 inch high, indicating the purpose. The remote fuel shut off valves are not labeled. Due by June 22, 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 March 2023
Resolved
Fire hose(s) must have a corrosion-resistant solid stream orifice or combination nozzle. The current nozzle does not allow for water to stream out for fire protection. Repair or replace the nozzle. Old T: 46 CFR 181.15-10(d)(2)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 2 March 2023
Resolved
All radiotelephones must contain integral GPS capabilities or must be connected to an electronic position-fixing device. Current radios have to GPS link. Connect all onboard VHF radios to GPS.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 13 April 2022
Resolved
Replace all combustible trash can with non combustible trash can with no opening in the side or bottoms or provide proof current trash cans are non combustible
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 13 April 2022
Resolved
Update or replace chart with current ones.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 April 2022
Resolved
Provide blocking and bracing to prevent batteries from shifting when the vessel pitchs and rolls.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 13 April 2022
Resolved
install guard over pull on port main engine.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 April 2021
Resolved
Starboard exhaust boot located in the laz was leaking. Repair.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 April 2019
Resolved
Ensure fuel vents have flame screens. (46 CFR 182.20-35(d))
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Turbocharger
Issued 2 May 2018
Resolved
Provide proper exhaust insulation around all turbo piping on both main diesel engines. Current condition lacks suitable insulation. Installation must be verified to the satisfaction of attending Coast Guard marine inspector prior to operating.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Provide valid FCC radio telephony certificate.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Provide positive action shut off valve for gray water overboard in space #3 on the stbd side.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Provide cap for abandoned thru hull fitting on starboard side of Engine Room.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Mark emergency fuel shut off valves and direction.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of running indicator light for electric submersible bilge pump in space #2.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Lifeline
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
Install additional courses on forward handrail to have no more distance than 4" between courses.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Pipe Flange
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
Provide repair proposal for old sewage and new sewage discharge ports.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor
Issued 24 February 2016
Resolved
Replace bonding wire on fuel fill pipes
Casualty record · 5
24 February 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 1957906
16 October 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2527203
15 June 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5914404
29 August 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7558403
26 March 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8100871
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.