NUNATAK

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A)

NUNATAK is a 1996 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2026, along with 18 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2002.

Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 August 2026.

Built: 1996
Last inspected: 11 August 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 19
Deficiencies: 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2002

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 August 2026

Recorded inspections19

…physical examinations18

…administrative events1

Deficiencies 18 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

1040101

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WCW4979

437118

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-437118

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)86.7 ft × 22.7 ft × 9.3 ft

Registered tonnagegross 95 / net 65

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)86.7 ft × 22.7 ft × 9.3 ft

ITC tonnagegross 194 / net 67

BuilderWESTPORT SHIPYARD INC · WESTPORT, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1996

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portSEWARD, AK

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 11 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 it95 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
194 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
65 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
67 - Convention (Subpart B), 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 · 19

11 August 2026 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8462138

8 May 2026 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8311186

21 August 2025 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8215328

15 May 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8136580

3 April 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8104795

2 June 2024 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7927236

24 April 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7901048

20 April 2023 Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7672274

11 May 2022 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7455531

11 May 2021 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7194050

6 April 2021 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7170055

28 July 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7018645

11 June 2019 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6711178

24 September 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6547766

16 February 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6356512

18 May 2017 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6094379

12 September 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6004718

26 May 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5909729

11 May 2016 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5882268

Deficiency record · 18

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system

Issued 15 May 2025 Resolved

Except as noted in paragraphs (d) and (e) below, each vessel must be equipped with a public address system. There are multiple public address system speakers which are not connected to the P/A system. 46 CFR 184.610

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2025
Resolved 16 May 2025

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways

Issued 15 May 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. 46 CFR 179.360(b)(2)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2025
Resolved 16 May 2025

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

Issued 4 June 2024 Resolved

Proved written repair plan for fiberglass hull repair for damage in the area where the keel transitions to the bow for USCG review.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 June 2024
Resolved 14 June 2024
Resolution: See documents for repair photos.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape

Issued 15 May 2023 Resolved

All escape hatches and other emergency exits used for escape must be marked with 'EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR' on both sides with at least 2" letters. The hatches for the crew quarters and machinery space didn't have it on both sides or need to be re-stenciled.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 June 2023
Resolved 25 May 2023
Resolution: Corrected.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 12 May 2022 Resolved

EPIRB hydrostatic release expired. Replace.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 May 2022
Resolved 12 May 2022
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.

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

Issued 12 May 2022 Resolved

Retroreflective tape on port aft lifering failing. Inspect and replace defective/failed retro tape with SOLAS type A tape on all liferings on board.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 May 2022
Resolved 25 May 2022
Resolution: Lifering retro tape replaced.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 12 May 2022 Resolved

120V electrical outlet on port side in steering gear room is damaged. Replace damaged receptacle as original.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 May 2022
Resolved 25 May 2022
Resolution: Receptacle replaced in-kind.

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

Issued 12 May 2022 Resolved

Vessel has on board nonmetalic waste receptacles. Comply with final ruling (currently under appeal to District 17) regarding waste receptacle composition requirements.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 June 2022
Resolved 3 June 2022
Resolution: Metallic waste receptacles placed onboard.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 12 May 2022 Resolved

Fire extinguisher located on stbd side of forward maindeck has expired service tag. Ensure all fire extinguishers have been properly serviced and have current service tags/labels.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 May 2022
Resolved 25 May 2022
Resolution: Fire extinguisher serviced.

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable

Issued 15 May 2018 Resolved

Found daisy chained extension cord in crew space going to television. Install permanent marine grade wiring and outlet.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 June 2018
Resolved 25 May 2018
Resolution: Daisy chain extension cord was removed and replace with a correct j-box.

Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead

Issued 15 May 2018 Resolved

Found weeping crack at bottom center of collision bulkhead. Determine extent of leak and submit repair proposals to Coast Guard.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 June 2018
Resolved 28 September 2018
Resolution: Satisfactory repairs made.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump

Issued 30 May 2017 Resolved

Prove proper operation of bilge / fire pump.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 May 2017
Resolved 31 May 2017
Resolution: replaced burned out impeller and tested successfully

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead

Issued 13 September 2016 Resolved

Make two openings in bow thruster room watertight.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 September 2016
Resolution: Openings have been sealed

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail

Issued 13 September 2016 Resolved

Aft port side railing has loose screw that allows rail to lift. tighten screw

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 September 2016
Resolution: Railing has been tightened.

Engineering › Generator (propulsion-electric) › Wiring

Issued 13 September 2016 Resolved

Cap or remove dead end wiring in port steering gear room.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 September 2016
Resolution: Wiring has been capped.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 13 May 2016 Resolved

Remove or properly cap dead end wires for window defroster above bow thruster room, and in crew quaters room above sewage pump. 46CFR 183.01-15

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 May 2016
Resolved 12 September 2016
Resolution: Removed wires and capped others.

Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Valve

Issued 13 May 2016 Resolved

Secure sewage valve within 3 miles. 33CFR159.7

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 May 2016
Resolved 13 May 2016
Resolution: Corrected on spot

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 11 May 2016 Resolved

Fill all wire penetrations in thruster room and crew quaters space. 46CFR182.35

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 May 2016
Resolved 29 September 2016
Resolution: Wiring penetration have been filled

Casualty record · 1

16 September 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 1676413

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.