EXPLORER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named EXPLORER

EXPLORER is a 1996 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 54 inspections since 1996, most recently in May 2026, along with 28 deficiencies.

Records from 1996 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 May 2026.

Built: 1996
Last inspected: 13 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 54
Deficiencies: 28 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

1042753

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WDD2631

440701

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367117770

Maury page id

psix-440701

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations44

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded5

Years with a record 28 calendar years (1996–2026)

The 54 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)54.0 ft × 14.5 ft × 3.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 10 / net 10

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSEAARK MARINE, INC · MONTICELLO, AR, UNITED STATES · built 1996

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionGasoline Outboard

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationTwin Hull

Hailing portOCEAN CITY, MD

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 7 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it10 - Simplified, Gross Ton
10 - Simplified, 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

WDD2631MMSI 367117770 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 May 2026, expires 27 May 2036

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 · 54

13 May 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8376304

17 April 2026 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8353564

29 April 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8126435

14 May 2024 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7906134

5 April 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7892211

16 May 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7690912

18 May 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7454274

5 April 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7428757

19 May 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7196834

26 June 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6990198

14 April 2020 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6948364

15 May 2019 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6663740

16 May 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6528307

10 April 2018 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6412233

17 May 2017 DAPI Audit

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6154484

17 May 2017 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6155958

23 March 2016 Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5901349

12 May 2014 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4859056

24 March 2014 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4837633

15 May 2012 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4301246

9 March 2010 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3694729

20 April 2009 Inclining Experiment

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3480892

15 May 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3205648

18 March 2008 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3168269

21 May 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2953034

27 June 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2696155

23 March 2006 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2619202

13 June 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2389151

2 June 2005 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2377060

23 December 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2263994

3 June 2004 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2085388

10 May 2004 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2063884

14 May 2003 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1792678

7 May 2002 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1621875

11 April 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1603177

21 March 2002 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1597261

22 May 2001 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1065037

4 May 2001 Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1457930

24 April 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1406730

28 March 2000 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1429313

23 July 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1103285

17 June 1999 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1085459

5 June 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 805957

15 April 1999 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1402871

18 February 1999 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1129592

30 July 1998 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1130629

9 July 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1130321

14 May 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1409912

9 April 1998 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1437389

9 August 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 106056

29 May 1997 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1107605

1 May 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1407878

30 May 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1085159

17 April 1996 Hull Examination · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1084369

Deficiency record · 28

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage

Issued 15 May 2008 Resolved

Extended size life preservers were stored with adult life preservers. All extended size life preserver must be separated in its own storage area and appropriately marked IAW 46 CFR 180.78(a).

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 May 2008
Resolved 15 May 2008
Resolution: Owner separated extended size life preservers from adult life preservers and stowed the extended life preservers appropriately.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage

Issued 15 May 2008 Resolved

Stowage area for child size life preservers aft of the vessel must be labeled IAW 46 CFR 180.78(a)(5) within 7 days.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 May 2008
Resolved 15 May 2008
Resolution: Owner labeled stowage area for child size life preservers.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump

Issued 15 May 2008 Resolved

Starboard bilge pump was inoperable. Provide an operable starboard bilge pump IAW 46 CFR 176.804(h) within 14 days.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 May 2008
Resolved 16 May 2008
Resolution: Owner provided an operable starboard bilge pump.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump

Issued 21 May 2007 Resolved

Starboard bilge pump inoperable

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 May 2007
Resolution: Replaced impellor, pump test satisfactory

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 27 June 2006 Resolved

Replace fuel lines with USCG approved hoses.

Due 4 July 2006
Resolved 4 July 2006
Resolution: Received photographic proof of installation of USCG approved hoses.

Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone

Issued 27 June 2006 Resolved

Vessel restricted to 1000 feet from shore until proof of FCC marine operators permit is given.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 21 May 2007

Stability › Severe Wind/Roll › General

Issued 23 December 2004 Resolved

Conduct stability test using criteria listed in 46 CFR 178.340 and G-MOC Policy Letter 04-10.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 June 2005
Resolution: Sistered stability to "THE EXPLORER" (see Activity #2340645).

Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone

Issued 3 June 2004 Resolved

Provide proof of Marine Radio Operator Permit. Vessel is restricted to 1000 feet from shore. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit

Due 17 July 2004
Resolved 16 August 2004
Resolution: Reduced vessel''s route to not more than 1000 feet from shore.

Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone

Issued 3 June 2004 Resolved

Provide proof of FCC Safety Certificate. Vessel is restricted to 1000 feet from shore. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FCC Safety Certificate

Due 17 July 2004
Resolved 16 August 2004
Resolution: Reduced vessel''s route to not more than 1000 feet from shore.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL

Issued 3 June 2004 Resolved

Provide proof of FCC Station License. Vessel is restricted to 1000 feet from shore. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FCC Station License

Due 17 July 2004
Resolved 16 August 2004
Resolution: Reduced vessel''s route to not more than 1000 feet from shore.

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher

Issued 14 May 2003 Resolved

Renew (01) portable fire extinguisher w/approved bracket. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pressure

Condition: Unknown
Due 31 May 2003
Resolved 2 June 2003

Navigation › Piloting/Steering

Issued 14 May 2003 Resolved

Provide navigation publications for the area of operation. (CG Light List, Charts, Tidal/Current tables, Coast pilot) LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tide/Tidal Current Tables

Condition: Unknown
Due 31 May 2003
Resolved 2 June 2003

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System

Issued 14 May 2003 Resolved

Renew broken bilge pump on/off switch. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Controls

Condition: Unknown
Due 31 May 2003
Resolved 2 June 2003

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher

Issued 11 April 2002 Resolved

Provide one B1 fire extinguisher.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2002
Resolved 25 April 2002
Resolution: New B1 extinguisher provided.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys

Issued 11 April 2002 Resolved

Provide as new, batteries for water light within 30 days. Vessel is restricted to daylight operations only. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Self-igniting Lights

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2002
Resolved 7 May 2002

Navigation

Issued 11 April 2002 Resolved

Provide starboard running light within 30 days. Vessel is restricted to daylight operations only.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2002
Resolved 7 May 2002

Lifesaving

Issued 4 May 2001 Resolved

MARK THE PROPER STOWAGE OF CHILD PFD'S AND PROVIDE PROPER SEPARATION FROM ADULT PFD'S.

Condition: Unknown
Due 4 June 2001
Resolved 22 May 2001

Lifesaving

Issued 4 May 2001 Resolved

VESSEL RESTRICTED FROM CARRYING PASSENGERS UNTIL DISTRESS FLARES PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46CFR180.68

Condition: Unknown
Due 11 May 2001
Resolved 11 May 2001

Fire Fighting

Issued 15 April 1999 Resolved

PROVIDE A SELF PRIMING POWER DRIVEN FIRE PUMP AS REQUIRED IAW 46 CFR 181.300 (b).

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 April 1999
Resolved 15 April 1999

Navigation

Issued 15 April 1999 Resolved

REPAIR MAGNETIC COMPASS LIGHT.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 May 1999
Resolved 14 May 1999

Navigation

Issued 15 April 1999 Resolved

PROVIDE NECESSARY DAY SHAPES AS REQUIRED BY COLREGS/NAVRULES.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 May 1999
Resolved 14 May 1999

Lifesaving

Issued 9 July 1998 Resolved

PERMANENTLY AFFIX SEATING TO THE DECK, BULWARK, OR BULKHEAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46CFR176.01-25(B)(3) AND 177.30-1(C).

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 July 1998
Resolved 9 July 1998

Lifesaving

Issued 14 May 1998 Resolved

UNABLE TO CONDUCT REQUIRED MAN OVERBOARD AND FIRE DRILLS. OWNER REQUIRED TO PERFORM DRILLS BY 14 JUN 98.

Condition: Unknown
Due 14 May 1998
Resolved 14 May 1998

Documentation

Issued 1 May 1997 Resolved

PROVIDE ON BOARD AND POST FCC SAFETY CERTIFICATE. VESSEL MAY NOT OPERATE MORE THAN 1000 FEET FROM SHORE UNTIL REQUIREMENT IS MET.

Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 1997
Resolved 1 May 1997

Navigation

Issued 1 May 1997 Resolved

PROVIDE ON BOARD OPERATIONAL COMPASS LIGHT. VESSEL IS LIMITED TO DAYTIME OPERATIONS UNTIL THIS REQUIREMENT IS MET.

Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 1997
Resolved 1 May 1997

Construction/Loadline

Issued 1 May 1997 Resolved

PROVIDE EXTENSION HOSE FOR PORTABLE HAND BILGE PUMP.

Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 1997
Resolved 1 May 1997

Navigation

Issued 1 May 1997 Resolved

PROVIDE ON BOARD SEPARATE STERN AND MAST LIGHTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH INLAND RULES OF THE ROAD. VESSEL IS LIMITED TO DAYTIME OPERATIONS UNTIL THIS REQUIREMENT IS MET.

Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 1997
Resolved 1 May 1997

Documentation

Issued 17 April 1996 Resolved

Provide proof of vessel documentaion prior to placing vessel in operation.

Condition: Unknown
Due 17 April 1996
Resolved 17 April 1996

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.