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HIAWATHA

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

HIAWATHA is a 1959 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 60 inspections since 1985, most recently in December 2025, along with 17 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2019.

Records from 1985 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 6 December 2025.

Built: 1959
Last inspected: 6 December 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 60
Deficiencies: 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2019
Inspected with: 2 other vessels

Identity

279049

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WV2978

43713

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367366880

Maury page id

psix-43713

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations48

…administrative events8

…with no type recorded4

Years with a record 38 calendar years (1985–2025)

The 60 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)60.8 ft × 23.3 ft × 7.3 ft

Registered tonnagegross 90 / net 76

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderBLOUNT MARINE CORP · WARREN, RI, UNITED STATES · built 1959

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portSAULT STE MARIE, MI

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 23 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it90 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
76 - 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

WV2978MMSI 367366880 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 May 2018, expires 28 July 2028

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.

Inspected as a tow unit · 2

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.

AMERICAN VALOR Freight Ship · MISLE 42850 · 8 August 1996 · activity 158292 ALGOMA PROGRESS Freight Ship · MISLE 223291 · 8 August 1996 · activity 158292

Inspection history · 60

6 December 2025 Excursion Permit · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8316405

16 October 2025 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8241222

16 October 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8021242

24 October 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7813636

3 August 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7763284

11 May 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7686218

17 October 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7578963

12 September 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7557240

23 May 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7457047

27 October 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7340215

26 May 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7207967

19 October 2020 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7075849

21 October 2019 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6839086

10 September 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6809578

16 October 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6562619

22 November 2017 Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6312059

13 October 2017 Annual Inspection · Drydock Extension

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6286816

8 February 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6085039

17 October 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6015006

19 October 2015 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5763216

13 July 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5183362

17 October 2014 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4994787

18 May 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4314902

19 October 2010 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3875854

20 October 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3357085

8 November 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3102258

22 October 2007 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3086805

29 May 2007 Drydock Extension

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2945084

4 May 2007 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2922280

26 October 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2809150

19 October 2005 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2517823

19 October 2004 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2224009

23 June 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2107966

17 October 2003 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1932986

18 October 2002 Hull Examination · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1693218

4 October 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1439282

18 October 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1448197

20 October 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1430758

27 May 1999 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 804079

20 October 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1398975

20 October 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 777823

23 April 1997 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1106596

21 October 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1157992

8 August 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 158292

19 October 1995 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 883708

19 October 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 860521

24 May 1994 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1014016

5 May 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1145952

7 May 1992 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 948969

2 May 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1239162

7 May 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1235326

8 May 1989 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1207438

5 May 1989 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1351775

19 August 1988 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1039361

12 July 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1210013

30 June 1988 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1034850

30 June 1988 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1345881

7 May 1987 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1014697

25 June 1986 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1304851

9 May 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 983288

Deficiency record · 17

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Openings to cargo area, doors, ... scuttles

Issued 27 October 2021 Resolved

Freeing port covers are sticking due to excessive coatings. Remove coatings and ensure covers can freely open and close.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 November 2021
Resolved 6 July 2022

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 27 October 2021 Resolved

Found vessel's main fire pump to not be operational. Make operational to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 November 2021
Resolved 6 July 2022

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 19 October 2020 Resolved

Remove extension cord from overhead bridge console. Cord is affixed with permanent attachments and is no longer temporary.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2020
Resolved 12 November 2020
Resolution: Corrected.

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

Issued 19 October 2020 Resolved

MDE oil filters are leaking. Repair/replace fitting to make filters not leak.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2020
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: Corrected.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles

Issued 19 October 2020 Resolved

Deck hatches need gasket replaced.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2020
Resolved 12 November 2020
Resolution: Corrected.

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

Issued 16 October 2018 Resolved

9 adult lifejackets and 1 child life jackets excessively deteriorated, destroyed and removed.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 16 October 2018
Resolved 16 October 2018
Resolution: Owner removed the lifejackets from the vessel. With the condemned lifejackets removed from the vessel, there were still enough serviceable life jackets onboard to comply with the COI.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Switch

Issued 17 October 2016 Resolved

Provide means of disconnection for positive conductors on main battery to satisfaction of the attending marine inspector, before operating in 2017.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 April 2017
Resolved 16 October 2017
Resolution: Confirmed compliance at annual inspection last month but neglected to clear during casework. Clearing now for admin purposes.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition

Issued 17 October 2016 Resolved

Condemned and destroyed 4 deteriorated child size PFD, replaced with new during inspection.

Due 17 October 2016
Resolved 17 October 2016

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type IV) › Condition

Issued 19 October 2015 Resolved

Replace UV damaged line on pilot house life ring.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 November 2015
Resolved 17 October 2016

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Exhaust Manifold

Issued 19 October 2015 Resolved

Extend oil resistant lagging to cover all exposed exhaust piping in engine room.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 November 2015
Resolved 17 October 2016

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery

Issued 17 October 2014 Resolved

Unable to conduct an underway man-overboard drill as vessel has been placed in winter storage status. This is issued to require a satisfactory underway man-overboard prior to commencing commercial operations in calendar year 2015.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 October 2014
Resolved 8 May 2015

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted

Issued 26 October 2006 Resolved

CONDUCT UNDERWAY OPERATIONAL STEERING TESTS WITH VESSELS CREW, AND CONDUCT FIRE AND MAN OVERBOARD DRILLS PRIOR TO NEXT OPERATING SEASON.

Due 1 April 2007
Resolved 4 May 2007
Resolution: Drills conducted and observed satisfactorily.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards

Issued 26 October 2006 Resolved

PROVIDE BLANKETING/INSULLATION FOR EXHAUST FROM TURBO TO OVERHEAD EXHAUST IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46CFR177.970 PRIOR TO NEXT OPERATING SEASON.

Due 1 April 2007
Resolved 4 May 2007
Resolution: Exhaust blanketing installed.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted

Issued 26 October 2006 Resolved

CONDUCT UNDERWAY OPERATIONAL STEERING TESTS WITH VESSELS CREW, AND CONDUCT FIRE AND MAN OVERBOARD DRILLS PRIOR TO NEXT OPERATING SEASON.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 April 2007
Resolved 26 October 2006

Engineering

Issued 18 October 2000 Resolved

REPLACE MAIN ENGINE TACHOMETER IN WHEELHOUSE PRIOR TO OPERATING VESSEL IN THE 2001 OPERATING SEASON AND BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 18 October 2000
Resolved 18 October 2000

Construction/Loadline

Issued 18 October 2000 Resolved

REPAIR ENGINEROOM BILGE ALARM BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE. MEANWHILE, ENGINEROOM MUST BE CONTINUALLY MONITORED.

Condition: Unknown
Due 18 November 2000
Resolved 2 December 2000

Lifesaving

Issued 20 October 1998 Resolved

PROVIDE DISTRESS SIGNALS AS PER 46 CFR 180.68, PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERSAND BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 20 October 1998
Resolved 20 October 1998

Casualty record · 1

10 September 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6809578

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.