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OSPREY
OSPREY is a 1960 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2017, most recently in April 2026, along with 36 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2023.
Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 April 2026.
- Built
- 1960
- Last inspected
- 27 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 36 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2023
Identity
284104
WDN6619
43988
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-43988
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2017–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.2 ft × 17.6 ft × 4.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 29 / net 20
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGILLIKIN BOAT WORKS · HARKERS ISLAND, NC, UNITED STATES · built 1960
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCHARLESTON, SC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 21 November 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
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 it29 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
20 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
20 - 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 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.
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Inspection history · 19
27 April 2026
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8355180
23 January 2026
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Myrtle Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8302160
4 August 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8202290
14 January 2025
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Myrtle Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8066743
20 June 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7938884
4 April 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7890182
2 January 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7867851
20 November 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7827899
20 November 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7828711
1 March 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7643893
19 December 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7612056
15 February 2022
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7417687
8 December 2020
Drydock Exam · Construction Oversight · Simplified Stability Test · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7108427
11 March 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6925863
6 March 2019
Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6636675
13 December 2018
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6597310
11 June 2018
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6441181
23 June 2017
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6184187
16 February 2017
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6089537
Deficiency record · 36
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Starboard engine was observed leaking fuel during underway trials.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
The materials and construction of fuel lines, including pipe, tube, and hose, must comply with the requirements of this paragraph. Fuel was found leaking from the starboard side fuel tank connection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Multiple wire ends were found insufficiently protected.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 August 2025
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter. The grab line shall be 3/8-inch diameter polyethylene, polypropylene, or other suitable buoyant type synthetic material having a minimum breaking strength of 1,350 pounds
Grab line of 24 inch life ring is worn out.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 4 August 2025
Resolved
Lakes, bays, and sounds, and rivers routes. A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry three hand red flare distress signals and three hand orange smoke distress signals, or six red flare distress signals.
Vessel is currently missing three of the required six flares.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with § 80.59 once every five years. The FCC-licensed technician must use the latest FCC Information Bulletin, How to Conduct an Inspection of a Small Passenger Vessel. If the ship passes the inspection, the technician will issue a Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. Vsl Radiotelephony Certificate expired 20JUN23. Vsl route restricted to 1000 ft from shore until renewed. 47 CFR 80.903
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
A person may not employ or engage an individual in a position required to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a current medical certificate. Donny Buhrster, one of two masters, missing medical certificate. Vsl must utilize master with valid medical certificate until renewed. 46 CFR 15.401(c)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must ... have means to make them watertight. Vsl had open penetration on port aft side of bulkhead separating engine room and lazarette. 46 CFR 171.114(a)(2) (Old T)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station: An audible alarm that sounds upon discharge. No audible alarm for Fireboy discharge at operating station. 46 CFR 181.420(b)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation. Vsl limited to daytime operation until approved waterlight installed. 46 CFR 180.70(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 4 April 2024
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry: (1) Three hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant; and (2) Three hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vsl only had 4 flares, need additional two hand red flare or two orange smoke distress signals. 46 CFR 180.68(b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 20 November 2023
Resolved
Whenever damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is discovered or suspected, the cognizant OCMI may conduct an internal structural examination in any affected space including fuel tanks, and may require the vessel to be drydocked or taken out of service to assess the extent of the damage, and to effect permanent repairs.
While carrying passengers, vessel allided with Charleston Harbor buoy resulting in damage to vessel's starboard side hull.
46 CFR 176.600(d)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 1 March 2023
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in the fisheries on the navigable waters of the United States or in the Exclusive Economic Zone, or coastwise trade, unless exempt under § 67.9(c), must have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. Vessel did not possess a current COD.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 15 February 2022
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, coast pilots, light lists, tide tables, current tables. The nav pubs and chart were expired and require updating.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 15 February 2022
Resolved
Vessels 5 net tons are over are required to be documented and endorsed for coastwise trade. The COD was expired since August, 2021.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 February 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery shall be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements in which the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under suchrequirements without exceeding its design limitations. The port propulsion engine cap was missing on the jacket water expansion tank.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 February 2022
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accesible on board the vessel to determine the prescence of alcohol. The alcohol test strips were expired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 May 2021
Resolved
Place in service battery boxes for engine starting batteries and anchor windlass.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 5 May 2021
Resolved
Stem area and a plank at frame 8 are leaking into the hull.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 5 May 2021
Resolved
Repair raw water leak for raw water pump.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 5 May 2021
Resolved
Show proper operation of DSC for VHF Radio.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 11 March 2020
Resolved
Show proper operation of the Fireboy system shutdown. Show proof of current hydro of cylinder or replace to new with same cubic feet.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 March 2019
Resolved
Provide repairs to starboard engine exhaust leak.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 6 March 2019
Resolved
Stop water leak from the sea into the E/R by the starboard keel cooler connection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 6 March 2019
Resolved
Provide plan to stop water from entering the steering compartment BYO starboard chine board.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 6 March 2019
Resolved
Show proper installation of DSC.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 6 March 2019
Resolved
Seal E/R at deck level to make vapor tight.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
Provide annual servicing to portable fire extinguishers and Fireboy system.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
Update navigation pubs.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
Remove angel hair and treat two transverse frames in engineroom.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 11 June 2018
Resolved
Remove angel hair and treat area of frame in steering compartment.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 23 June 2017
Resolved
Show proper operation of engine shut-down for fireboy.
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Quantity
Issued 23 June 2017
Resolved
Place in service 02 USCG approved VDS.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 23 June 2017
Resolved
Show proof of Captain/crewmembers enrollment in a DOT approved program.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Storage Tank
Issued 23 June 2017
Resolved
Place in service expansion tank cap.
Casualty record · 1
20 November 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7828711
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.