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VIVID DREAMS
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named VIVID DREAMS
VIVID DREAMS is a 1996 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 41 inspections since 1996, most recently in May 2025, along with 64 deficiencies and 2 operational controls.
Records from 1996 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 12 May 2025.
- Built
- 1996
- Last inspected
- 12 May 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 64 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1043847
WCW6818
442269
Flag
UNITED STATES
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Maury page id
psix-442269
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded12
Years with a record
25 calendar years (1996–2025)
The 41 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)40.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 3.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 26 / net 25
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLIGHT'N POWER BOATS · WINTERHAVEN, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1996
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionGasoline Engine
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 30 April 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 it25 - Simplified, Net Ton
26 - Simplified, Gross Ton
26 - Simplified, Gross 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
No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of
6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.
Inspection history · 41
12 May 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8130587
13 May 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7910069
15 May 2023
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7680967
29 April 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7440705
15 June 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7241584
15 June 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6974730
5 April 2020
Deficiency Check · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6980482
2 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6826509
30 July 2018
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6495946
21 May 2018
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6417062
9 August 2017
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6233086
26 April 2016
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5863213
28 October 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5752739
15 August 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4116686
5 May 2009
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3463989
14 May 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3211151
18 June 2007
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2968103
8 May 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2639842
26 July 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2431122
10 May 2004
COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2071598
22 August 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1886773
9 July 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1853410
7 June 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1624206
9 January 2002
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1476973
15 May 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1459715
30 October 2000
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1059202
20 April 2000
Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1413756
27 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1427694
18 May 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1386506
13 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 718655
8 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 212806
8 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 222449
8 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 224359
2 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 718654
2 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 718656
2 December 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 718657
17 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 214766
4 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 213180
30 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 212799
28 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 214900
17 June 1996
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1355844
Deficiency record · 64
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired. Life float shows signs of damage to overall structure and grab line attachment points. Repair/replace to MI satisfaction.
46 CFR 176.808(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2025
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the Marine Inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired. Life ring found damaged. Replace to MI satisfaction.
46 CFR 176.808(b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
Fuel lines must be accessible, protected from mechanical injury, and effectively secured against excessive movement and vibration by the use of soft nonferrous metal straps which have no sharp edges and are insulated to protect against corrosion. Where passing through bulkheads, fuel lines must be protected by close fitting ferrules or stuffing boxes. All fuel lines and fittings must be accessible for inspection. Fuel hose on PORT/STBD side found to be secured to electrical cables.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 13 May 2024
Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retro reflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. PORT side life float retro reflective found to be deteriorated.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Plastic cable pass through to battery compartment open to the elements. Submit repair proposal prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 177.100
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26ft in length a visual and audible alarm must be provided ath operating station at each of the following spaces; A space with non-watertight closure, such as a space with a non-water tight hatch on the main deck. Ensure high water alarm is conectted to the operating station.
46 CFR 182.530(a)(3)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons and the vessel from electrical hazards. 02 holes were found in the port bulkhead leading from the battery compartment to the hull. Ensure watertight integrity is maintained.
46 CFR 183.200(b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Weatherstripping on battery compartments worn and inoperable. Replace gasket material.
46 CFR 179.360(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 29 April 2022
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its certificate of inspection giving considerations to a sea worthy hull. Deck between battery compartments and port battery support wasted and delaminating. Repair prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 177.100
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump used as a power bilge pump must be permanently mounted. Center compartment bilge pump mounting base broken/missing. Pump is plastic wired tied in place. Replace.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Required items as listed in Table 160.041 missing.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
As per 46 CFR 160.027-2, each life float must have Type II retroreflective material meeting subpart 46 CFR 160.018 on each side and end. Life float retroreflective tape wasted an requires renewal.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 June 2020
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or operator shall be prepared to test and make available for inspection all item's in the ships outfit. The following ships outfits was not available to be sighted by the MI during the inspection:
1) portable radios used between the balloon pilot, launch/recovery personnel, and bridge.
2) hand tools suitable for cutting the tether lines.
3) propeller guards not installed on the launch/recovery vessel outboard lower units.
4) 160:B semi-portable fire extinguisher
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Closed spaces containing gasoline fuel tanks shall have natural supply and mechanical exhaust ventilation. Port and Starboard fuel tank space and interconnected aft void spaces do not have mechanical exhaust ventilation. 46 CFR 182.15-45
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 October 2019
Resolved
Machinery shall be maintained to afford adequate protection against fire and explosion. Fuel Hoses for port and starboard tanks are cracking.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
Vessel must carry 3 orange smoke and 3 red flare distress signals. 2 flares are missing.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International andInland Navigation Rules. Port (red) navigation light installation needs to be adjusted so the light is not obstructed. Must be repaired prior to operating at night or when visibility is below 01 NM.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 30 July 2018
Resolved
VSL must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. VSL is currently overdue.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 30 July 2018
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marineinspector. All four portable fire extinguishers require annual servicing.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 July 2018
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents andinstructions. First aid kit is missing multiple required items.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
Label ring buoy with vessel name 46 CFR 185.604
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
Label life float paddles with vessel name. 46 CFR 185.604
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
Provide functioning float light for ring buoy 46 CFR 180.70d
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
Provide 2 additional flares for a total of 6.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 9 August 2017
Resolved
Provide 1 additional fire bucket with lanyard.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 6 May 2016
Resolved
Conduct MOB Drills with newly assigned master and crew
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Location
Issued 6 May 2016
Resolved
Install one B-II dry chemical portable extinguisher in aft accomodation space.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 28 October 2015
Resolved
Operator shall conduct annual exam and underway operational test and drills
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 5 May 2009
Resolved
Perform U/W drills for MOB, Fire and Steering/propulsion tests.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 5 May 2009
Resolved
Repair/rewire all bilge pumps and bilge high level alarms to operate as designed.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 18 June 2007
Resolved
Mount or permanently attach electric bilge pump IWO center bilge space at the aft bulkhead.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 18 June 2007
Resolved
Replace float free link with link that reflects capacity of 21 or more.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 18 June 2007
Resolved
Replace water light for lifebuoy.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 18 June 2007
Resolved
Provide 6 new flares for expired equipment.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 8 May 2006
Resolved
Renew starboard lifefloat waterlight. COS 5/8/06.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 26 July 2005
Resolved
Replace damaged reflective tape on life floats.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 26 July 2005
Resolved
Replace expired flares.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 26 July 2005
Resolved
Provide stability letter onboard vessel.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Mooring Line/Hawser
Issued 10 May 2004
Resolved
Repair starboard pontoon bow tow eye. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bow Tow Eye
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 10 May 2004
Resolved
Repair or renew broken port life float water light. Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers more than 1 nautical mile from shore until repairs are made. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Water light
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 10 May 2004
Resolved
Position aft navigation light so that proper arc of visibility is maintained and unobstructed by aft ladder. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Navigation Lights
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › General
Issued 10 May 2004
Resolved
Repair holes in port life float according to manufacturers instructions. Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers more than 1 nautical mile from shore until repairs are made. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Life Float
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 10 May 2004
Resolved
Repair holes in life ring and apply retro-reflective material according to manufacturers instructions. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Life ring
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 10 May 2004
Resolved
Place name of vessel on all life float paddles and secure to life floats. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Paddles
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 10 May 2004
Resolved
Properly repair all gouges on hull where gel coat has been removed or missing by next dry-dock or next annual. Vessel is hulled out every year after the summer season. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fiberglass
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Material
Issued 10 May 2004
Resolved
Provide 3 fire buckets per 46 CFR 181.610. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire Buckets
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking
Issued 10 May 2004
Resolved
Provide PFD instruction placard. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Instruction Placard
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 21 July 2003
Resolved
Renew weaklink on lifefloats and install lifefloats in accordance with NVIC 1-83.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 21 July 2003
Resolved
Label storage of child PFD's LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Storage
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid
Issued 21 July 2003
Resolved
Update firstaid kit.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 21 July 2003
Resolved
Renew lifering buoy and install waterlight with three foot lanyard with corrosion resistant clip and install 60' painter.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 21 July 2003
Resolved
Label bilge alarm at operatng station.
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion)
Issued 21 July 2003
Resolved
Submit proposal to install F/O tank space ventilation as required by 46 CFR 182.460.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 21 July 2003
Resolved
Show proof of the following: Certificate of documentation is current, crew training logs are current, and senior deckhand designation is in writing.
Electrical
Issued 21 July 2003
Resolved
Renew ground wire on F/O tank fill with 8 awg marine grade wire.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 7 June 2002
Resolved
Replace expired medications in first aid kit.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 7 June 2002
Resolved
Provide current Certificate of Documentation
Lifesaving
Issued 7 June 2002
Resolved
Replace batteries in lifefloat light.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 May 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE 2 NEW WATERLIGHTS AND FOUR 4-FOOT PADDLES FOR THE LIFE FLOATS.
Navigation
Issued 15 May 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE NEW PORT RUNNING LIGHT.
Documentation
Issued 15 May 2001
Resolved
FAX PROOF OF CURRENT DRUG TESTING PROGRAM.
Documentation
Issued 20 April 2000
Resolved
UPDATE BALLOON PROCEDURES TO MOVE ALL PASSENGERS IN AFT SPACE DURING ALL BALLOON LANDINGS.
Engineering
Issued 20 April 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE PROPELLER GUARDS FOR BOTH PROPELLERS.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 April 2000
Resolved
MARK ALL EMERGENCY ESCAPES IN AFT PORTION OF VESSEL.
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.