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NICHEVO II

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named NICHEVO II

NICHEVO II is a 1962 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 59 inspections since 1985, most recently in November 2025, along with 19 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2025.

Records from 1985 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 24 November 2025.

Built: 1962
Last inspected: 24 November 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 59
Deficiencies: 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2025

Identity

288696

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WDE2956

44292

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367331990

Maury page id

psix-44292

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations49

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded6

Years with a record 37 calendar years (1985–2025)

The 59 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)61.5 ft × 31.0 ft × 7.9 ft

Registered tonnagegross 89 / net 69

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

Builderbuilder not recorded · SUPERIOR, WI, UNITED STATES · built 1962

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portBAYFIELD, WI

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 18 March 2026 · expires 31 March 2028

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 it89 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
69 - 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 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

WDE2956MMSI 367331990 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 22 November 2017, expires 17 January 2028

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 · 59

24 November 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8270952

31 January 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8104506

11 December 2024 COI Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8049399

10 October 2023 Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · SIP Inspection/Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7813603

25 May 2022 SIP Inspection/Audit · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7458079

19 May 2021 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7200896

21 October 2020 MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7081705

9 September 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7054519

24 April 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7019331

3 March 2020 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6919856

27 February 2020 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6917723

5 September 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deadweight Survey · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit · DAPI Audit · Construction Oversight · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6804421

14 May 2019 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6686383

14 March 2019 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6654486

12 June 2018 SIP Inspection/Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6428978

1 May 2018 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6403500

9 August 2017 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6234142

16 June 2016 SIP Inspection/Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5947524

14 October 2015 SIP Inspection/Audit

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5767031

16 October 2014 In-Service Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5006096

13 September 2010 DAPI Audit · SIP Inspection/Audit · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3849182

12 June 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 3234721

8 May 2008 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3201617

3 April 2008 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3176829

19 February 2008 SIP Initial Entry

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3149644

8 May 2007 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2925364

18 October 2006 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2804018

5 June 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2670564

17 May 2005 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2360201

18 May 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2071087

30 April 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1783474

8 May 2002 COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1614668

23 April 2002 Hull Examination · Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1608367

31 October 2001 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1376787

23 May 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1456978

7 June 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 819055

12 May 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1463462

13 May 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 791082

19 June 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1112259

6 May 1997 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1103201

15 May 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1083772

17 May 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 833422

18 May 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 859637

19 May 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 827205

2 June 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1451809

19 May 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 943590

8 May 1992 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1265942

13 March 1992 Administrative

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1255972

11 March 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1260288

30 May 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 905062

22 May 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 915016

23 May 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1242544

25 May 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 889776

3 May 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 895338

4 May 1988 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1343635

6 May 1987 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1015069

6 May 1987 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1323394

7 May 1986 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1308639

14 May 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 982013

Deficiency record · 19

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking

Issued 3 March 2020 Resolved

Prior to carrying passengers and/or cargo, complete permanent repairs to the hull crack in way of the engine room. Materials, workmanship and testing shall be to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. The vessel is permitted one voyage from Bayfield to Madeline Island. Passengers and/or cargo are prohibited. For the voyage the vessel shall follow another ferry to minimize ice impacts. A 3" trash pump shall be carried, and made ready for immediate use. Authorization from the OCMI is required prior to departing Madeline Island.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 May 2020
Resolved 5 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel was hauled out for dry-docking, satisfactory repairs have been made.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet

Issued 4 December 2019 Resolved

Based on the calculations of a recently completed deadweight survey the vessel is allowed to operate with the reduced carriage allowance below until approved stability letter is received from MSC. 46 CFR 178.210 Total Deadweight: 69,100 lbs Total Passengers: 49 Total Passengers Upper Deck: 32 Total Deck Cargo w/49 Passengers: 60,000 lbs

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 January 2020
Resolved 19 December 2019
Resolution: Stability letter received after MSC review.

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

Issued 14 May 2019 Resolved

Discovered minor diesel fuel leak originating from a poorly-seated threaded drain plug on the port-side fuel tank resulting in a small amount of diesel fuel leaking into the bilge of the fuel tank void. Repair drain plug fitting and restore proper fuel-tight condition. Monitor for, and mitigate, leakage until repair completed and maintain clean bilge area so-as to prevent discharge of oil to navigable water.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 May 2019
Resolved 20 May 2019

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 3 April 2008 Resolved

Complete permanent repairs to shell plate IWO "concrete patch" near the base of E/R access ladder.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2008
Resolved 7 May 2008
Resolution: Vessel dry-docked for credit, proper perminent repairs well underway. Item added to credit dry-dock worklist.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control

Issued 5 June 2006 Resolved

Replace as original remote fuel out cutout valve reach rods.

Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2006
Resolved 22 June 2006
Resolution: Reach rods replaced.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead

Issued 5 June 2006 Resolved

Submit repair proposal to [name withheld] for repairs to holes in watertight bulkheads #10 and #13 starboard side IWO compartment access.

Condition: Unknown
Due 2 May 2007
Resolved 8 November 2006
Resolution: All repairs completed during dry docking in Washburn WI.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead

Issued 5 June 2006 Resolved

Make temp. repair to holes in bulkheads #10 and #13 starboard side as per submitted repair proposal dated 05Jun06.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 June 2006
Resolution: Temp repairs completed using 6" x 8" doubler plate.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)

Issued 30 April 2003 Resolved

Replace 35 adult size type I life jackets and 1 child size type 1 life jacket. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Condition

Due 30 April 2003
Resolved 30 April 2003
Resolution: Replaced.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys

Issued 30 April 2003 Resolved

Apply retro tape at 4 equal intervals.

Due 30 April 2003
Resolved 30 April 2003

Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing

Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved

Log steering gear tests.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 2002
Resolved 10 May 2002
Resolution: Verified via fax.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety

Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved

Clean engine room bilges.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 15 May 2002
Resolved 15 May 2002
Resolution: Verified via fax.

Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement

Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved

Adjust main fire pump drive belt tension.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 10 May 2002
Resolved 10 May 2002
Resolution: Verified via fax.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)

Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved

Install additional lagging on main engine exhaust piping.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 15 May 2002
Resolved 15 May 2002
Resolution: Verified via fax.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass

Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved

Ensure magnetic compass illuminates for night use.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 10 May 2002
Resolved 10 May 2002
Resolution: Verified via fax.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved

Secure overhead wiring by engine room ladder.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 15 May 2002
Resolved 15 May 2002
Resolution: Verified via fax.

Lifesaving

Issued 12 May 1999 Resolved

SEPARATE CHILDRENS LIFE JACKETS FROM ADULT LIFE JACKETS PROPERLY.

Condition: Unknown
Due 12 May 1999
Resolved 12 May 1999

Fire Fighting

Issued 6 May 1987 Resolved

HAVE 4 STORED PRESSURE TYPE DRY CHEM FIRE EXTINGUISHERS HYDRO TESTED.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 May 1987
Resolved 6 May 1987

Navigation

Issued 6 May 1987 Resolved

PROVIDE DATED, CURRENT BATTERIES FOR THE EPIRB.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 May 1987
Resolved 6 May 1987

Lifesaving

Issued 6 May 1987 Resolved

PROVIDE A CONTAINER FOR THE DISTRESS FLARES.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 May 1987
Resolved 6 May 1987

Casualty record · 1

31 January 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8104506

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.