COUNTESS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

COUNTESS is a 1962 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 33 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 22 deficiencies and 9 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2026.

Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 June 2026.

Built: 1962
Last inspected: 2 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 33
Deficiencies: 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 9 investigations · 2002–2026
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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 2 June 2026

Recorded inspections33

…physical examinations22

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded6

Deficiencies 22 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

288099

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WDI3442

44257

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-44257

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)54.8 ft × 16.0 ft × 3.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 32 / net 29

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderDUBUQUE BOAT & BOILER CO · DUBUQUE, IA, UNITED STATES · built 1962

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portPITTSBURGH, PA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 14 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 it32 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
29 - 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.

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 · 33

2 June 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8392558

23 April 2026 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8355140

23 April 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8356605

17 April 2026 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8352488

17 April 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8354086

25 March 2026 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8331577

18 February 2026 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8311920

2 October 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8253185

23 June 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8165154

20 April 2024 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7899502

19 April 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7934248

31 August 2023 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7781947

25 August 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7787044

16 May 2023 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7680198

16 May 2023 DAPI Audit

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7695752

29 August 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7546366

25 July 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7516337

17 May 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7452882

21 March 2022 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7414237

15 April 2021 MTSA/ISPS Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7175825

17 November 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7096810

26 May 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6972910

18 April 2019 Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6665520

13 June 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6442995

13 June 2018 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6443001

7 June 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6455020

8 May 2018 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6411005

31 July 2017 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6226272

29 July 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6226250

17 April 2017 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6127565

16 May 2016 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5878341

9 May 2016 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5873587

25 April 2016 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5868126

Deficiency record · 22

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 23 April 2026 Resolved

Auxiliary machinery shall be suitable in type and design for the purpose intended. The generator experienced a failure and needed to be secured. Repair/replace generator.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 May 2026
Resolved 8 May 2026
Resolution: Sea chest was relocated and operational test conducted. Generator operated without overheating.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 17 April 2026 Resolved

Auxiliary machinery shall be suitable in type and design for the purpose intended. The generator experienced a failure and needed to be secured. Repair/replace generator.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 May 2026
Resolved 22 April 2026
Resolution: Attended vessel to confirm satisfactory repair. Sea chest grating was obstructed with scale and paint.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 25 March 2026 Resolved

One length of fire hose shall be provided for each fire hydrant required. If garden hose is used, it shall be of a good commercial grade constructed of an inner rubber tube, plies of braided cotton reinforcement and an outer rubber cover. Replace garden fire hose, found to be kinked and deteriorating. 46 CFR 181.20-1

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2026
Resolved 22 April 2026
Resolution: Attended vessel and hose was replaced.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 25 March 2026 Resolved

All life preservers shall be of an approved type. 07 life jackets found no longer serviceable and deteriorated 46 CFR 180.25-1

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2026
Resolved 22 April 2026
Resolution: Lifejackets have been replaced.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 20 April 2024 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 suffered fracture of the engine block and unknown degree of internal damage. Repair or replace as required. Upon completion of repairs, conduct operational test in the presence of attending marine inspector.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 24 April 2026
Resolved 24 April 2026
Resolution: This deficiency is being closed. Vessel has been repowered.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine

Issued 31 August 2023 Resolved

Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Generator engine experienced failure. Complete repairs or replace. If replacement is made that is not in-kind, ensure replacement meets new standards IAW 46 CFR 176.700 and 46 CFR 183.320.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 September 2023
Resolution: Replaced generator with new

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 16 May 2023 Resolved

Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. The piping must be properly supported by noncombustible hangers or blocks. Exhaust leaks found at both propulsion engine turbo charges and on muffler. Repair exhaust leaks as required.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2023
Resolved 31 August 2023
Resolution: Repaired exhaust leaks

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 25 July 2022 Resolved

Installation of diesel engine exhaust pipe shall be in accordance with §182.15-15. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, all engine exhaust pipes shall be water cooled. (1) Dry pipe vertical exhausts are permissible if suitably insulated. Exhaust pipe insulation found to be not suitable for marine use. Remove and install insulation suitable for marine/engine room use.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2022
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Applied metal shielding around insulation on exhaust.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 24 May 2022 Resolved

The part of the exhaust system between the point of cooling water injection and the engine manifold must be water-jacketed or effectively insulated and protected in compliance with §§ 177.405(b) and 177.970 of this chapter. Dry exhaust on both propulsion engines between manifold and turbocharger missing insulation. Add insulation as required.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 25 July 2022
Resolution: Installed insulation as required.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 24 May 2022 Resolved

Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. Port engine leaking exhaust. Repair as required.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 25 July 2022
Resolution: Exhaust muffler was found to have a hole in it. Welded hole and re-installed with no new leaks.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating

Issued 9 May 2018 Resolved

Crop out to good metal the affected areas identifed by the attending MI and renew deck plating to original condition.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 May 2018
Resolved 6 June 2018

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Linkage

Issued 31 July 2017 Resolved

Coupling that links steering shaft to rudder pulley assembly sheered. Remove broken coupling and replace with new to original condition.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 August 2017
Resolution: Replace coupling with new.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 17 April 2017 Resolved

Utilization of screw type wire nuts for electrical connections.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: screw type nuts removed

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Grounding Conductor

Issued 17 April 2017 Resolved

Using the hull of the vessel to make a circuit for the bilge alarm system

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 April 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: wired circuit properly

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Exhaust Manifold

Issued 17 April 2017 Resolved

Dry exhaust piping missing lagging.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: exhaust pipe lagged

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable

Issued 17 April 2017 Resolved

Permanently installed extension cords installed in the engine room

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: removed extention cords

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box

Issued 17 April 2017 Resolved

110V electrical outlet box lying in the bilge

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: mounted outlet box properly

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 16 May 2016 Resolved

Battery must be replaced in accordance with annual replacement requirement

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 June 2016
Resolved 20 June 2016

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)

Issued 16 May 2016 Resolved

Retro reflective tape was inadequate ammount and coverage

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 June 2016
Resolved 20 June 2016

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage

Issued 16 May 2016 Resolved

Lifejackets were stowed in a way that the straps were not readily adjustable. Service and restow

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 June 2016
Resolved 22 June 2016

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter

Issued 16 May 2016 Resolved

Reinstall missing bench seating in accordance with approved passenger count.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 June 2016
Resolved 22 June 2016

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 25 April 2016 Resolved

Repair fracture in way of framing under the port engine

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 April 2016

Casualty record · 9

18 June 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1654484

20 February 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2887848

10 June 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3500935

29 July 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6226250

7 June 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6455020

25 August 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7787044

19 April 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7934248

17 April 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8354086

23 April 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8356605

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.

Recorded names · 1

GOOD SHIP LOLLIPOP (2002–2007). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.