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BAY KING
BAY KING is a 1996 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 57 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2012.
Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 23 June 2026.
- Built
- 1996
- Last inspected
- 23 June 2026
- Documentation
- Case Pending · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 57 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2007–2012
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
23 June 2026
Deficiencies
57 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
1040482
WDD6727
437608
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-437608
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)53.0 ft × 16.6 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 35 / net 28
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBOATS BY SHOALWATER INC · PALACIOS, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1996
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationCase Pending · issued 10 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it35 - Simplified, Gross Ton
28 - Simplified, Net Ton
28 - 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.
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Inspection history · 17
23 June 2026
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8412935
17 June 2026
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8407645
12 May 2026
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8367344
18 July 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8188758
24 April 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8118656
11 March 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7877433
20 July 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7747729
27 June 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7715209
29 March 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7424991
26 February 2021
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7153455
15 June 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6977481
5 June 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6705422
17 April 2019
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6673322
18 June 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6450143
30 March 2017
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6131325
6 March 2017
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6099837
2 June 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5885778
Deficiency record · 57
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Vessel's recovery platform for man overboard drill was deemed unsafe and impractical for recovering someone in the water.
46 CFR 176.830
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
For each marine casualty required to be reported by § 185.202, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge of the vessel shall determine whether there is any evidence of alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved in the casualty. Vessel did not have any alcohol testing strips onboard the vessel.
46 CFR 185.210(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.25-10(a). Vessel did not have a portable hand pump onboard.
46 CFR 182.25-10(a)
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05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(2). Vessel's VHF-DSC radiotelephone does not have the GPS connected to it.
47 CFR 80.905(a)(1)
46 CFR 184.502
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Life jackets on the upper deck missing physical divider to separate child size jackets from adult size life jackets.
46 CFR 180.78(a)(5)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Waste receptacle on board was made of plastic, replace with noncombustible material.
46 CFR 177.405(f)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Retroreflective tape on the vessel's ring life buoy was worn and needs to be replaced.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 May 2026
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Vessel was missing 2 fire buckets but was able to produce the fire buckets prior to completing the inspection.
46 CFR 181.610
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 7 May 2025
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] through hull fitting for sink drain is not watertight; approved fitting must be installed. Vessel is restricted to lakes, bays and sounds in fair weather only.
46CFR176.700(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 7 May 2025
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Upper portion of E/R forward bulkhead is open to the MSD void; Pre-engineered system installed for the E/R is rated only for the cubic feet of that space. Vessel is restricted to lakes, bays and sounds.
46CFR181.420(a)(4)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 7 May 2025
Resolved
Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. Life float on board is unserviceable and must be removed from the vessel. Vessel is restricted to LBS plus limited coastwise no more than 3 miles from shore.
46CFR180.175(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Loading/Ballast condition
Issued 7 May 2025
Resolved
After loading and prior to departure and at all other times necessary to assure the safety of the vessel, the master shall determine that the vessel complies with all applicable stability requirements in the vessel's stability letter. Vessel had an excessive amount of bilge water, approximately over 75 gallons, throughout the E/R and MSD void. Captain shall adhere to the requirements of the stability letter. Remove all bilge water prior to getting underway.
46CFR185.20-5(a)
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02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 7 May 2025
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] area immediately aft of the stern middle seating has cracked plywood, visible on the overhead of the steering compartment, compromising the integrity of the deck. Complete repairs at next scheduled drydock.
46CFR176.700(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 May 2025
Resolved
All wiring and cables shall be suitable for marine service and for the particular installation used. 03 deck lights powered by the AC generator fixed to the upper deck have exposed ends.
46CFR183.10-20(a)
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09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Adequate lighting - mooring arrangements
Issued 7 May 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Vessel has only 01 portable light (flashlight).
46CFR183.430
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 7 May 2025
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Multiple sections of the mounted instructions reference equipment that the vessel is not fitted with.
46CFR185.510(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 7 May 2025
Resolved
Each marine safety device (MSD) must meet all other safety requirements of the regulations applicable for the type of vessel for which it is certificated. Hose located between the sewage pump and holding tank is missing hose clamps on both ends.
33CFR159.95(a)(3)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. The pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system was expired. A servicing certificate shall be provided to the attending marine inspector prior to the carriage of passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
Each vessel certificated to operate on a limited coastwise route within three miles of land in warm water must; Have on board a FCC Type Accepted Cat 1 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate, and not be required to carry survival craft. The vessels life float was in poor condition and deteriorating with holes and gouges. Rectify to satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector. The vessel is limited to lakes, bays and sounds until proper installation of EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. Once EPIRB is installed properly, the vessel is limited to 3 miles of land.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. The belts and shaft for the main engine need to be protected to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section, rails or equivalent protection shall be installed near the periphery of all weather decks accessible to passengers and crew. STBD side deck rail and aft Port rail are lose and need to be tightened to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
For each marine casualty required to be reported by 185.202, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge of the vessel shall determine whether there is any evidence of alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved in the casualty. The vessel did not have any alcohol testing strips.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date has passed. The floating waterlight attached to the ring life buoy had improper alkaline batteries. Replace with manufacture specified batteries.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. The engine room cover has a 2'x 6' separating from the cover. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation bridge visibility
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow for safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection. There is no visibility out of the port and starboard windows in the wheelhouse as the material used obstructs the visibility. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
An adult lifejacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. 04 life jackets on board had holes and need to be replaced to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. Vessel is limited to 44 passengers, 46 max total persons allowed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
Requirements for the design, construction, installation, and operation of electrical equipment and systems including power sources, lighting, motors, miscellaneous equipment, and safety systems complying with ABYC where applicable. Main engine battery post cannot exceed 04 terminals per post. The vessel has exceeded the number allowed by ABYC standards. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must be marked as required by part 67, subpart I, of this chapter. The hailing port on the stern needs to reflect the current operating port.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone. Vessel does not have GPS connected. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
47 CFR 80.905(a)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. 2 breakers in the wheelhouse did not have adequate labeling. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 7 May 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible; U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publications; Coast Guard Light list; Tide Tables; and Current Tables, or river current publications. All publications on the vessel where from 2011.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 24 August 2023
Resolved
At least once every three months the emergency drills shall be conducted. No drill logs kept onboard.
46 CFR 185.420 (b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 August 2023
Resolved
Portable extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] extinguishers where not in brackets, proper location, or properly labeled.
46 CFR 181.520
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 24 August 2023
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that Each EPIRB is tested monthly. The EPIRB test required shall be logged. No EPIRB testing logs where found onboard.
185.728 (a) & (c)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 August 2023
Resolved
Batteries shall be located as high above the bilge as practical and secured against shifting from the motion of the boat. They shall be accessible without less than 10 inches headroom. generator, start, and house batteries installed in the bilge.
46 CFR 183.05-20
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 20 July 2023
Resolved
A vessel to which this subchapter applies may not be operated without having on board a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection. Vessel does not have a valid Certificate of Inspection on-board.
46 CFR 176.100 (a)
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
missing 04 pfd's
reduced passenger count until 04 pfd's are placed onboard
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
two battary box covers
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 18 June 2018
Resolved
replace wire nuts in juncution boxes
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 21 March 2017
Resolved
Life float needs paddels. New paddles must have vessel name stenciled on them.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 21 March 2017
Resolved
Re-retro worn retro on 09 life jackets.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 21 March 2017
Resolved
Replace 60 feet of life line on life ring.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 21 March 2017
Resolved
Replace worn retro reflective marking on life ring.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 21 March 2017
Resolved
Replace worn child size life jacket. Until replaced, vessel may not carry more than 8 children.
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-4 MHz)
Issued 21 March 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of FCC registration of vessels radio station license.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 March 2017
Resolved
Bind and support all wires overhead in engine room with metal supports as discussed.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 21 March 2017
Resolved
Replace worn hydralic hose that operates the steering system.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator Cable
Issued 21 March 2017
Resolved
Replace clamp in generators cooling line.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 21 March 2017
Resolved
Replace glass globe for light in the engine room.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 21 March 2017
Resolved
Vessel is required to have 3 2.5 gallon fire buckes with lanyards.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Random
Issued 21 March 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of DAPI enrollment for vessels deck hand prior to operation of vessel.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 2 June 2016
Resolved
Place cover over space in bridge generator electric pannel.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 2 June 2016
Resolved
Replace cover on electrical outlet on bridge.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 2 June 2016
Resolved
Replace retro reflective tape on 05 life jackets. No more than 48 persons carried on board.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 2 June 2016
Resolved
Cap all dead end wires in engine space.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Piping
Issued 2 June 2016
Resolved
Correctly mount raw water pump to sewage tank.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 2 June 2016
Resolved
Secure loose wires above the main engine.
Casualty record · 2
5 April 2007Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 2902925
24 November 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4504108
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.