BRAVEST

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A)

BRAVEST is a 1996 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 34 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 17 deficiencies and 10 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2025.

Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 April 2026.

Built: 1996
Last inspected: 15 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 34
Deficiencies: 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 10 investigations · 2002–2025
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 15 April 2026

Recorded inspections34

…physical examinations22

…administrative events10

…with no type recorded2

Deficiencies 17 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

1044083

9132088

WDK6073

442601

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-442601

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)114.1 ft × 32.8 ft × 13.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 93 / net 63

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)114.1 ft × 32.8 ft × 13.8 ft

ITC tonnagegross 408 / net 147

BuilderDERECKTOR SHIPYARDS · MAMARONECK, NY, UNITED STATES · built 1996

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portWHITTIER, AK

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 9 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it147 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
63 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
118 - Displacement, Gross Ton
408 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
93 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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 · 34

15 April 2026 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Vessel Attendance

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8320151

15 October 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8253992

15 September 2025 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8235018

14 September 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8345922

27 August 2025 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8219166

30 April 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8129102

9 April 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8108463

27 August 2024 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7991273

23 April 2024 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7889489

25 October 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7814217

11 October 2023 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7807850

17 August 2023 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7775945

1 May 2023 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7694397

10 November 2022 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7592933

8 November 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7591418

18 August 2022 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7538314

20 April 2022 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7429851

6 April 2022 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7429152

24 March 2022 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7416136

11 June 2021 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7225114

18 May 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7202176

18 May 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7205872

29 April 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7185911

1 October 2020 Drydock Extension · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7069401

16 June 2020 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Extension

Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6978768

28 May 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6968222

14 May 2020 Plan Review (Other than "T") · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6957559

22 January 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6915395

22 April 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6668116

14 April 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Valdez · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6683340

13 November 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6587829

16 August 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Deadweight Survey · Construction Oversight · Examination of Repairs · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6244413

3 February 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6082245

2 September 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5990179

Deficiency record · 17

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 15 September 2025 Resolved

All engines must be water cooled and meet the requirements of this paragraph.(1) The engine head, block, and exhaust manifold must be water jacketed and cooled by water from a pump that operates whenever the engine is operating. Raw water pump failed and o/o shut down STBD engine.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 September 2025
Resolution: Rcvd Tech report. Pump repaired

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 9 April 2025 Resolved

A door in a stairtower, stairway, and main vertical zone bulkhead must be of the self-closing type capable of closing against a 3.5 list of the vessel. The automatically closing door on the 01 deck did not close upon activation of the fire alarm system, prove proper operation of the door. 46 CFR 116.435(c)(6)(i)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 May 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 9 April 2025 Resolved

The door latch must be capable of keeping the door closed. The door handle and latch to the galley is inoperable. 46 CFR 116.435(c)(7)(iv)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 May 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 9 April 2025 Resolved

A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle. The ship's whistle is inoperable. 33 CFR 83.33

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2025
Resolved 21 April 2025

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)

Issued 9 April 2025 Resolved

Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator who meets the following requirements:the radio operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. The captain of the vessel did not have a Marine Radio Operator Permit. 47 CFR 80.1001(e)(1)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 May 2025
Resolved 14 April 2025

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

Issued 23 April 2024 Resolved

prove proper operation of aft main deck fire nozzle from straight stream to wide stream

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 23 April 2024
Resolved 24 April 2024
Resolution: all sat

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 10 November 2022 Resolved

01 - 02113 - SUBMIT REPAIR PROPOSAL FOR CRACK IN HULL IN WAY OF STB TRANSOM/CHINE. - 46 CFR 115.665(C) - 701.C

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 November 2022
Resolution: Master provided video of NDT and written statement attesting to the repair.

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

Issued 21 April 2022 Resolved

Prove proper Operation of Port Generator.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 April 2022
Resolved 28 April 2022
Resolution: all sat

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 21 April 2022 Resolved

Prove Proper operation on bilge system and cross connect.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 April 2022
Resolved 21 April 2022
Resolution: tested all sat

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)

Issued 21 April 2022 Resolved

Conduct man overboard, fire, and abandon ship drill with CG prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 April 2022
Resolved 28 April 2022
Resolution: all sat

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity

Issued 21 April 2022 Resolved

Replace all combustible trash can with Non combustible trash can with no holes or openings in the sides or bottoms

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 May 2022
Resolved 13 May 2022
Resolution: all sat

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 21 April 2022 Resolved

Provide update Coast Pilot, CG light list, and currents table

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 May 2022
Resolved 28 April 2022
Resolution: all sat

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

Issued 15 May 2020 Resolved

Provide approved flexible fuel line for priming pump installation IAW 46CFR 56.60-25. 46CFR119.720

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Verified installation of approved flexible hose

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 15 May 2020 Resolved

Provide approved overcurrent protection for fuel priming pump installations in port and stbd engine rooms. 46CF120.380

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Verified installed approved over current protection

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 15 May 2020 Resolved

Mark upper most deck with 78 total persons permitted IAW the vessels stability letter. 46CFR115.112

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 28 May 2020
Resolution: Verrifed all upper deck access points were marked with placard iaw stability letter.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 3 May 2019 Resolved

Bilge system was incapable of drain water from #2 Port side void space. 46CFR56-50.50(a)(1)

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 May 2019
Resolution: Fixed bilge piping. Bilge system operational

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 14 April 2019 Resolved

Provide proof of NTVRP or ACP Coverage prior to transiting inside Cape Hinchinbrook

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 April 2019
Resolved 14 April 2019
Resolution: Prior to passing through Cape Hinchinbrook.

Casualty record · 10

13 May 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1616384

18 February 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1745912

7 December 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2840268

9 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2926481

10 December 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3113448

24 April 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3198280

15 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4265023

11 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4349941

18 May 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7205872

14 September 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8345922

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

BRAVEST, FAST FERRY II (2003). 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.