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MOONCHASER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

MOONCHASER is a 1962 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 29 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 1 casualty investigation in 2013.

Records from 2013 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 April 2026.

Built
1962
Last inspected
27 April 2026
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
26
Deficiencies
29 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2013

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 27 April 2026
Recorded inspections26
…physical examinations21
…administrative events5
Deficiencies 29 recorded · 1 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

US Official No.
288079
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDH6417
MISLE id
44253
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-44253

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it80 - Simplified, Gross Ton
64 - Simplified, Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 26

27 April 2026 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8356324
7 August 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8203928
19 May 2025 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8138909
14 May 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8135553
24 April 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8118299
13 August 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7979391
24 April 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7900550
16 August 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7764850
30 May 2023 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7701017
11 May 2023 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7670309
3 May 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7680176
12 August 2022 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7530903
13 July 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7253942
28 April 2021 Re-Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7184187
20 November 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7099072
25 August 2020 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7025543
24 April 2020 Drydock Extension
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6943456
19 August 2019 MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6760358
17 September 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6542500
7 August 2018 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6474253
30 July 2018 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6495779
7 May 2018 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6407820
25 September 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6274714
21 August 2017 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6228393
25 August 2016 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5982600
13 May 2016 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5876006

Deficiency record · 29

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 27 April 2026 No resolution recorded
Frame in soda compartment found wasted. Make permanent repair to damaged area prior to next credit dry dock in 2028.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 19 May 2025 Resolved
Bilge high water alarms were being repaired with speaker wire. Issued def to replace with marine grade min 14 gauge wire.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2025
Resolved 27 May 2025
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 19 May 2025 Resolved
Replace contents of vessels first aid kit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2025
Resolved 27 May 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 May 2025 Resolved
Missing 02 adult PFD's
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2025
Resolved 27 May 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 May 2025 Resolved
Life rings were of incorrect size (too small)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2025
Resolved 27 May 2025
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 May 2025 Resolved
Port side nav light was inop. Repair nav light prior to nighttime operations or times of restricted visibility.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 June 2025
Resolved 27 May 2025
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 19 May 2025 Resolved
Vessel failed to recover a MOB during drills in a timely manner. Required vessel to prove proper operation to a USCG MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2025
Resolved 7 August 2025
Resolution: MI attended vessel and witnessed a satisfactory MOB drill
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 August 2024 Resolved
Lifering was beyond its serviceable life. Issued requirement to replace it.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 August 2024
Resolved 31 August 2024
Resolution: Replaced
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 13 August 2024 Resolved
STBD side nav light was inop.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 August 2024
Resolved 31 August 2024
Resolution: Fixed
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 13 August 2024 Resolved
High water alarm was hanging from a nail/bolt about half up the bulkhead. Issued requirement to mount correctly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 August 2024
Resolved 31 August 2024
Resolution: Fixed
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 July 2021 Resolved
Provide electrical matting in front of the switchboard.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 July 2021
Resolved 14 July 2021
Resolution: Installed
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 13 July 2021 Resolved
Renew ground detection bulbs in panel.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 July 2021
Resolved 14 July 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 13 July 2021 Resolved
Renew expired items in 1st aid kit.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 July 2021
Resolved 14 July 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 July 2021 Resolved
Replace battery with approved type and reconfigure life-ring.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 July 2021
Resolved 14 July 2021
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 July 2021 Resolved
Conduct U/W sea trials and drills.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 August 2021
Resolved 11 August 2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 20 November 2020 Resolved
Vessel shall not operate with passengers for hire until an approved Coast Guard credit hull exam has been completed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel has received credit DD/ISE
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 17 September 2018 Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0) and Vsl is broadcasting no static draft information
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 August 2023
Documentation › Logs/Records › Garbage Recordkeeping
Issued 21 August 2017 Resolved
Provide Waste Plan for approval.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 September 2017
Resolved 25 September 2017
Resolution: provided
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 21 August 2017 Resolved
Properly label PFD Stowage on upper deck (port side aft & by stack)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 September 2017
Resolved 25 September 2017
Resolution: replaced
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 21 August 2017 Resolved
De-grease/Clean decking in engine room.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 September 2017
Resolved 25 September 2017
Resolution: completed
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 21 August 2017 Resolved
Provide aspirin and ammonia for 1st Aid Kit
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 September 2017
Resolved 25 September 2017
Resolution: provided
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 25 August 2016 Resolved
Provide pressure type connections on all bilge alarm wiring thru out the vessel (currently is connected by electrical tape)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2016
Resolved 4 October 2016
Resolution: completed
Construction/Loadline › Structures › End Bulkhead
Issued 25 August 2016 Resolved
Make holes for electrical wiring in bulkheads watertight. (where bilge alarm wiring is drilled thru the bulkheads)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2016
Resolved 4 October 2016
Resolution: completed
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Non-conducting Deck Covering
Issued 25 August 2016 Resolved
Provide non-conductive matting in front of main electrical switchboard in engine room.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2016
Resolved 4 October 2016
Resolution: completed
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 25 August 2016 Resolved
Remove or clean up and label dead end wires on switchboard in engine room.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2016
Resolved 4 October 2016
Resolution: completed
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space
Issued 25 August 2016 Resolved
Provide means to secure bottles/kegs and the sink in the galley and main accom space.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2016
Resolved 4 October 2016
Resolution: line and clip provided
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Switchboard
Issued 25 August 2016 Resolved
Remove items that are stored on top of the switchboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2016
Resolved 4 October 2016
Resolution: completed
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 25 August 2016 Resolved
Verify all compartments have bilge suction line strainers (shaft compt needs strainer)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2016
Resolved 4 October 2016
Resolution: completed
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 25 August 2016 Resolved
Remove electrical line (dead line) that is being chafed by rotating machinery on the engine.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2016
Resolved 4 October 2016
Resolution: line removed

Casualty record · 1

22 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4728202
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.