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EMERALD STAR

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Other hulls named EMERALD STAR

EMERALD STAR is a 1996 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 47 inspections since 1996, most recently in June 2025, along with 55 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 4 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2014.

Records from 1996 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 3 June 2025.

Built: 1996
Last inspected: 3 June 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 47
Deficiencies: 55 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 4 investigations · 2007–2014

Identity

1040255

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WDD2985

437315

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367122360

Maury page id

psix-437315

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations36

…administrative events8

…with no type recorded3

Years with a record 25 calendar years (1996–2025)

The 47 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)96.9 ft × 20.0 ft × 5.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 66 / net 44

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)96.9 ft × 20.0 ft × 5.5 ft

ITC tonnagegross 192 / net 57

BuilderMID-CITY STEEL FABRICAT · LA CROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 1996

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portSEATTLE, WA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 18 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 it192 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
57 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
44 - 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

WDD2985MMSI 367122360 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 6 July 2026, expires 17 June 2036

WCW7286MMSI 367045010 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 July 1996, cancelled 9 September 2006

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 · 47

3 June 2025 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8151906

5 April 2024 MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7890294

23 May 2023 In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7702340

7 April 2022 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7424147

16 February 2022 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7397378

12 January 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7380734

29 June 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7239902

2 June 2021 Drydock Extension

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7213670

21 May 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7206280

13 June 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6972563

20 May 2019 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6688719

7 May 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6408437

23 February 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6360391

3 April 2017 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6113120

14 March 2016 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5838164

10 February 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5813102

5 December 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4202138

24 March 2010 DAPI Audit

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3780695

4 March 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3698816

22 July 2009 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3542407

27 April 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3462526

21 April 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3187304

21 September 2007 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3063176

17 June 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2968090

30 April 2007 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2917228

23 May 2006 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2659223

17 March 2006 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2604368

8 December 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2548211

15 July 2005 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2427992

23 May 2005 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2366323

28 December 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2267887

22 April 2004 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2050227

27 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1976345

14 April 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1772254

23 April 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1608176

22 March 2001 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1384706

3 May 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1386487

1 May 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1361444

28 April 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1411684

2 April 1998 Administrative

Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 788452

28 April 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1433187

25 June 1996 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1085627

12 June 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 879243

8 May 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1467469

3 May 1996 Inclining Experiment

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1363633

25 April 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1082249

2 April 1996 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1417914

Deficiency record · 55

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 3 June 2025 Resolved

Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. During test of fuel shutoff valves, valves were unable to close completely allowing fuel flow. Valve was able to close approximately 70%.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 June 2025
Resolved 1 July 2025
Resolution: Recieved email from mechanic hired by the owner attesting to functionality of fuel shutoff working properly.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts

Issued 3 June 2025 Resolved

The name of a vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers:(2)On each life float and buoyant apparatus. (e)The number of persons capacity must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers on each life float and buoyant apparatus. Five buoyant apparatus did not have the correct name of the vessel and the number of persons (22 persons) were faded or illegible on approximately half of buoyant apparatus

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 July 2025
Resolved 24 June 2025
Resolution: Recieved pictures of new markings on liferafts.

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

Issued 3 June 2025 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:(a) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Vessel did not have current charts and have never updated the applicable charts.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 July 2025
Resolved 24 June 2025
Resolution: Recieved picture of updated charts.

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

Issued 5 April 2024 Resolved

Security exercises must be conducted at least once each calendar year, with no more than 18 months between exercises. No available record of security exercises. For each annual audit

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 May 2024
Resolved 30 April 2024
Resolution: O/O Sent records of security audit.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 23 May 2023 Resolved

Bilge alarm in the forward bilge did not have indicating light that illuminated on the bridge

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2023
Resolved 1 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel made repairs to the bilge alarm system and showed proof of the light indicating bilge alarm on the bridge activated as designed.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts

Issued 23 May 2023 Resolved

Light on the number 3 buoyant aparatus did not have a working float light

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 May 2023
Resolved 1 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel purchased new float light and attached it to the buoyant aparatus.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices

Issued 14 August 2020 Resolved

All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. The circuit breakers are not labeled correctly and the required amperage based on the electrical plans is not labeled. Required to mark and label the circuit breakers with the correct load it supplies and the correct amperage based on the vessel electrical plans. 46 CFR 120.220

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 2 November 2020
Resolution: The electrical panels have been properly labeled.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 13 June 2020 Resolved

Tested the water lights attached to the life floats. About half of them did not work. Required to test all of them and replace the batteries of the inoperable lights. Also, the yellow lifelines on two of the life floats was falling apart and needs to be replaced. 46 CFR 122.700

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 July 2020
Resolved 14 August 2020
Resolution: All waterlights were tested and operational.

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

Issued 13 June 2020 Resolved

The adult life jackets were located behind a blue tarp with no markings. Required to label with the number and identification of the items stowed inside. 46 CFR 122.604 (f)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 July 2020
Resolved 18 August 2020
Resolution: Received picture of the labeled storage for the life jackets.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems

Issued 13 June 2020 Resolved

The portable fire extinguisher on the open upper deck, the needle in the gauge was not within the green section. Required to get serviced or replace. 46 CFR 176.25-25

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 August 2020
Resolved 14 August 2020
Resolution: Needle is in the green.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 13 June 2020 Resolved

The Emergency lights on the main passenger deck were inoperable. Required to fix. 46 CFR 120.432

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 July 2020
Resolved 14 August 2020
Resolution: Determined that the vessel is not required to have emergency lights. Suggested to either remove the mights or remove the E label from the lights.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 13 June 2020 Resolved

A bilge high level alarm needs to be secured. The high level alarm in the void with the soda equipment was just laying on the hull. Required to secure. 46 CFR 119.530

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 July 2020
Resolved 14 August 2020
Resolution: Welded the bilge alarm in place.

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

Issued 13 June 2020 Resolved

Noted an outlet with charring on it near the bridge consul. Upon further investigation of the wires, outlets and circuit breakers: the vessel has a mix match of 20 amp outlets with 14 AWG and 15 and 20 amp circuit breakers. Requiring the 20 amp outlets be replaced with 15 amp outlets. Also all the circuit breakers need to be changed to 15 amps. The other option is to rewire the vessel. 46 CFR 183.05-45

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 July 2020
Resolved 2 November 2020
Resolution: The 20 amp outlets have been replaced with 15 amp outlets.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 13 June 2020 Resolved

Noted that there was no fire door between the upper and lower passenger areas. Upon further inspection, it appears the door has been removed but there were still latches on the wall. Limiting passenger count to 150 until fire door is installed. 46 CFR 116.435

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2020
Resolved 12 January 2022

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

Issued 11 June 2019 Resolved

Provide charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 June 2019
Resolved 16 July 2019
Resolution: Email with photo of new charts.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation

Issued 11 June 2019 Resolved

Provide VHF radio with Digital Selective Calling capability. 47CFR 80.905(a)(1).

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 July 2019
Resolved 16 July 2019
Resolution: Email with photo of newl installed DSC radio.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 11 June 2019 Resolved

Replace 2 deteriorating doors on upper passenger deck to maintain adequate fire boundaries by 10/01/2019.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 June 2019
Resolved 24 October 2019
Resolution: Replaced, saw pictures, all sat.

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

Issued 11 June 2019 Resolved

Ensure fuel line on STBD MDE is properly supported.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 June 2019
Resolved 16 July 2019
Resolution: Email photo #4 and #6 shows condition racitified.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 11 June 2019 Resolved

Replace deteriorating bilge line on STBD MDE.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 June 2019
Resolved 16 July 2019
Resolution: Have removed and replaced the old hose with new, email picture #1 of new hose and #5 of old hose.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)

Issued 11 June 2019 Resolved

Provide Employee Assistance Program information to all employees.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 June 2019
Resolved 24 October 2019
Resolution: Received confirmation of required documentation. All sat.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve

Issued 7 May 2018 Resolved

Ensure bilge pumping system operates with sufficient suction prior to embarkation of passengers. Deficiency cleared on the spot; system was initially inop due to mislabeled valves. Vessel will renew bilge instructions and valve labels.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 May 2018
Resolved 7 May 2018
Resolution: Corrected on the spot

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material

Issued 7 May 2018 Resolved

Replace ineffective retro-reflective tape on all life-flots.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 May 2018
Resolved 21 May 2018
Resolution: All retro-reflective tape on all lifeboats has been replaced with new tape.

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Charger

Issued 7 May 2018 Resolved

Ensure all permanently installed electrical equipment is hardwired to switchboard. 14-days granted to either remove battery charger or have electrician hardwire to breaker panel.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 May 2018
Resolved 21 May 2018
Resolution: Battery has been hardwired to breaker panel.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline

Issued 14 March 2016 Resolved

Replace marked lifefloat lines that are deteriorated.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: All life float lifelines have been replaced.

Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations › Side Ropes

Issued 14 March 2016 Resolved

Rescue platform needs lanyard attaching platform to vessel.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Attaching lanyard has been installed on rescue platform and is easily clipped to vessel at embarkation station.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping

Issued 14 March 2016 Resolved

STBD engine fuel rail bolt weld broken. Re-weld mount bolt to frame.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Fuel rail bolt has been rewelded to engine mounting frame.

Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type 1

Issued 14 March 2016 Resolved

Investigate sewage tank leak in liquor hold and submit repair plan.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: MSD tank outside corner has been repaired using A-788 splash zone two part epoxy.

Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer

Issued 14 March 2016 Resolved

All masters operating vessel required to hold valid radio operator permit. Provide proof of permit.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Remaining two masters received their marine radio operator permits and provided proof of copies via email.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements

Issued 24 March 2010 Resolved

Provide Employee Assistance Program that meets the requirements of 46 CFR Part 16.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2010
Resolved 16 June 2010

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

Issued 24 March 2010 Resolved

Provide drug and alcohol testing program that meets the requirements of 46 CFR Part 16.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2010
Resolved 16 June 2010

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft

Issued 22 July 2009 Resolved

Vessel's port shaft keyway is damaged and in need of repair/replacement.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 August 2009
Resolved 23 July 2009
Resolution: Vessel installed new shaft.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Netting

Issued 27 April 2009 Resolved

Lifefloat net frames are broken along area of net installation. Replace/repair lifefloat net frame to ensure proper operation on all 12 lifefloats on vessel IAW 46 CFR 117.175(a).

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 May 2009
Resolved 4 May 2009
Resolution: All 12 net frames were fixed and proper operation demonstrated.

Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Proper Use of Navigation/Anchor Lights

Issued 21 April 2008 Resolved

Renew anchor light or repair as needed to provide proper illumination.