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CRYSTAL DAWN CORP

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

CRYSTAL DAWN CORP is a 1963 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 84 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2013.

Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 April 2026.

Built
1963
Last inspected
27 April 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
20
Deficiencies
84 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
3 investigations · 2002–2013
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 27 April 2026
Recorded inspections20
…physical examinations18
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 84 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 10 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.
291942
IMO number
—
Call sign
WN2258
MISLE id
44501
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-44501

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)59.6 ft × 20.6 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 48 / net 32
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCLYDE VARNUM · SUPPLY, NC, UNITED STATES · built 1963
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNAGS HEAD, NC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 12 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 it48 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
32 - 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
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Inspection history · 20

27 April 2026 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8325291
9 April 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8099265
19 March 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8096149
26 July 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7967522
8 May 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7681642
14 March 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7648925
18 August 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7536474
11 April 2022 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7428477
28 September 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7326427
19 August 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7290063
29 April 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7185336
11 June 2020 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6974395
20 May 2020 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6956430
6 November 2018 Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6574834
14 August 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6518965
10 August 2017 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6237767
12 April 2017 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Special
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6124433
13 July 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5939725
5 May 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5869649
13 April 2016 Special
Type not classified · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5853772

Deficiency record · 84

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 27 April 2026 Resolved
A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle with the specifications in Annex III to these Rules (33 CFR part 86). Vessel is not equipped with a whistle. Equip the vessel with a whistle meeting the specifications in 33 CFR part 86.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2026
Resolved 3 June 2026
Resolution: Vessel is equipped with a sounding producing device meeting the specifications in 33 CFR part 86.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 27 April 2026 Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date nautical publications. The publications (Coast Pilot [name withheld]) on board were found to be out of date. Obtain up-to-date Coast Pilot and Light List and place them on board the vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2026
Resolved 3 June 2026
Resolution: Up-to-date Coast Pilot and Light List are on board the vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 April 2025 Resolved
§ 180.68 Distress flares and smoke signals. (a) Oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, and Great Lakes routes. A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry— (1) Six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.121; and (2) Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2025
Resolved 17 April 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence via email that the owner purchased new flares.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 April 2025 Resolved
46 CFR 185.604 (b) Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Vessels name is coming off of life ring (i) Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 April 2025
Resolved 17 April 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence via email that the ring life buoy markings were fixed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 26 July 2024 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 consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull . Small water leak at old transducer in the forward storage space.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 August 2024
Resolution: MI received evidence owner applied a satisfactory patch to the hull to make it to dry dock in the winter where permanent repairs will be made. Photo added to documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 July 2024 Resolved
A vessel must carry on floating water light secured around the body of the ring life buoy. Water light was not secured around the buoy or working.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 August 2024
Resolved 5 August 2024
Resolution: MI received photo evidence that float light was installed to the ring life buoy. Photo added to documents
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 26 July 2024 Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crew members on inspected vessels. Provide a list of all crew members currently enrolled in the drug and alcohol program.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 August 2024
Resolved 5 August 2024
Resolution: MI received CRYSTAL DAWN DAPI roster via email. Added roster to documents.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
All electrical systems must be installed to the satisfaction of the OCMI. 01 cable on the vessel battery terminal is missing a nut. 46CFR183.01-15.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 August 2022
Resolved 18 August 2022
Resolution: Nut placed on battery terminal, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
Vessel must carry enough life jackets for all passengers onboard. Vessel is missing 04 life jackets. The CRYSTAL DAWN is limited to carrying no more than 96 passengers until new life jackets are procured. 46CFR180.71(A).
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 August 2022
Resolved 18 August 2022
Resolution: 04 new life jackets placed onboard the vessel, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
01 hose clamp is loose on the Port MDE, inboard aft raw water line. 46CFR182.10.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 August 2022
Resolved 18 August 2022
Resolution: Clamp secured on Port MDE raw water line, all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
Port MDE Shaft log is missing hose clamp. Locking nut is also missing on the Port Shaft. 46CFR176.25-50(a).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 September 2022
Resolved 18 September 2022
Resolution: Clamp and locking nut installed. recieved picture.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
All fuel tanks must be bonded to a common ground, to protect against static spark when filling. Both fuel tank fill pipes need bonding wire. 46CFR182.20-30.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 September 2022
Resolved 1 September 2022
Resolution: recieved picture of bonding wire.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
All raw water piping leading to and from the sea must have 02 hose clamps on each end of flexible hoses. Hose clamps are missing throughout system. Replace as per discussion with master. 46CFR182.10.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 September 2022
Resolved 18 September 2022
Resolution: Recieved picture of double hose clamps throughout.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
Vessel has multiple holes in the forward Engine Room bulkhead from removed systems and electrical wire runs. Block and fill with Fire Stop.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 September 2022
Resolved 18 September 2022
Resolution: Recieved picture of wire runs blocked and filled.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
Port side of freezer room has a un-used through hole penetration. Cap or remove.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 August 2022
Resolved 18 August 2022
Resolution: Flexible hose and cap fitted to the un-used penetration. Permanent repair to be performed at vessel dry dock. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
As shown to master of vessel, Port and STBD MDE have chaffed water hose. Add chaffing gear as discussed. 46CFR176.25-50(A).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 September 2022
Resolved 18 September 2022
Resolution: recieved picture of attached chafing gear
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
Remove debris/wood chips from top of engine and remove/mount hot start junction boxes and wiring as discussed with vessel master.46CFR176.25-50(A).
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 August 2022
Resolved 18 August 2022
Resolution: Debris cleaned from MDE and junction box properly moutned, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
Retro reflective material is wasted on life ring. Replace IAW 46CFR185. 46CFR185.604(I).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 September 2022
Resolved 18 September 2022
Resolution: recieved picture of installed retro material.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
Man overboard drills and Fire drills were not logged with description of drills or topics covered. 46CFR185.520/524.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 18 August 2022
Resolved 18 August 2022
Resolution: Fire drill and MOB drill performed during the inspection and properly logged, all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
Vessel must be equipped with approved first aid kit. Medication is expired in first aid kit.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 September 2022
Resolved 18 September 2022
Resolution: recived picture of renewed medication.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
Vessel master did not have an FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit. 47CFR80.159(E).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 September 2022
Resolved 25 August 2022
Resolution: Recieved picture of radio operator permit
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
Vessel's FCC Safety Radio Certificate is expired. 47CFR80.903.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 September 2022
Resolved 18 September 2022
Resolution: recieved picture of vessels FCC certificate
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Vessels lifefloats are in disrepair as noted during annual inspection vessel route limited to Lakes, Bays, and Sounds during warm water months, 01 MAY - 30 NOV ONLY iaw 46CFR180.207(c).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 October 2021
Resolution: Lifefloats to be removed, COI to be amended to LBS Route at owners request.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Identify cause for fuel leak on port MDE racor filter and prevent further leaks on all filters. Ensure bilge is clean of all fuel/oil saturated rags/pads iaw 46CFR176.830(b).
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: Rebuilt fiter housing with new rebuild kit and inspected other fiter housing all SAT.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Tighten packing and associated equipment on STBD engine prop shaft to prevent excessive leaking iaw 46CFR177.100
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: Tightened packing gland nuts
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
STBD R/W hose is wasted. Replace with new and inspect port side. Due 04Oct21 vsl crew is to commence 15 min rounds of engine rooom until replaced iaw 46CFR182.420.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 October 2021
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: Replaced both R/w hoses with new.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Plank under stbd side MDE is leaking excessively, additional planks may be leaking/failing investigate and identify locations of all failing planks/frames and make permanent repairs prior to 04Oct21 or propose repair procedure to this office iaw 46CFR182.420.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 October 2021
Resolved 3 October 2021
Resolution: Water ingress to be further investigated during drydock, hourly rounds of the engine compartment and voids to ensure water ingress does not worsen. Season ends for company in November, drydock to proceed shortly after, approx. early December.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 19 August 2021 Resolved
Mounting bracket for Co2 fixed firefighting system is wasted. IAW 46CFR181.410.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 August 2021
Resolved 19 August 2021
Resolution: Shortly after the conclusion of inspection, MIs received pictures of approved brackets mounted to the Co2 bottle.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical first aid
Issued 19 August 2021 Resolved
provide proof of crp/first aid training for at least 50% of crew. IAW 46CFR176.840(F)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 September 2021
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: Class scheduled for crew.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 August 2021 Resolved
19 life jackets are worn/non-serviceable. vessel is limited to carry 78 passengers and 3 crew for a total of 81 persons on board. IAW 46CFR180.71
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 September 2021
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: New lifejackets purchased and marked.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 19 August 2021 Resolved
Bilge piping in lazarett is not secured. IAW 46CFR182.25-5
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 September 2021
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: New brackets installed on piping.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 19 August 2021 Resolved
Top step of engine room is not secured. IAW 46CFR176.830
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 September 2021
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: Top step properly secured.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 19 August 2021 Resolved
Bracket on the remote fuel shutoff line is wasted. IAW 46CFR176.830
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 September 2021
Resolved 2 September 2021
Resolution: Photo of new bracket installed. Replaced in kind.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 19 August 2021 Resolved
Repair cracks on lifefloats and install spacers between lifefloats. IAW 46CFR180.37
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 September 2021
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel has submitted request to remove life floats and route has been limited via CG-835V until final approval since life floasts were not repaired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 August 2021 Resolved
Lagging is worn on port engine turbo. IAW 46CFR176.751
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 September 2021
Resolved 3 October 2021
Resolution: Turbo lagging on order, owner to install new.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of rescue
Issued 19 August 2021 Resolved
Rescue platform is not properly secured to the vessel. IAW 46CFR176.830
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 September 2021
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: New attachements were installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 June 2020 Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion. Vessel was unable to shift to astern on the starboard engine due to transmission controller failure.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 June 2020
Resolved 11 June 2020
Resolution: Mechanic fixed the transmission control rod that was preventing the shift to astern. USCG personnel verified the correction and conducted sea trials on the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Provide onboard serviced 100lb CO2 system, current CO2 bottle failed inspection and shall be replaced iaw 46 CFR 181.400
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: CO2 system now onboard.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Vessel manages own drug and alcohol program, prove compliance with 46 CFR 16 including pre-employment testing, random testing, procedures, on-board testing, drug awareness training and company policy iaw 46 CFR 181.400.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 June 2020
Resolution: Owner enrolled in consortium, employees participated in pre-employment testing. Policy and procedures provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Provide onboard the minimum number of lifejackets iaw with COI. Currently 36 lifejackets (of the 100 required) are not onboard. Passenger count reduced to 62 iaw 46 CFR 180.71.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: All lifejackets onboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Fire pump inoperable, repair and provide findings.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Fire pump replaced with new.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Provide new fire hose, current hose failed inspection iaw 46 CFR 181.15-10
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: New fire hose onboard.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Repair/replace onboard public address system, current PA system is inoperable for the lower deck.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: PA now operating properly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Provide onboard new batter for light for lifebuoy, current battery is expired. Vessel limited to daylight hour operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 June 2020
Resolution: New battery installed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Provide evidence that captain has calid medical certificate, current certificate is expired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Captain provided valid medical certificate.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Provide evidence that captain has a valid marine radio operators permit, current certificate is expired iaw 46 CFR 184.502
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Captain's MROP now onboard.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Provide onboard current and updated charts, coast pilot, light list, and tidal current tables for routes authorized on the Certificate of Inspection iaw 46 CFR 184.420.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: All charts/pubs now onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Provide onboard first aid kit with all required content iaw 46 CFR 184.710 / 160.041
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: First aid kit now onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Provide evidence of valid Certificate of Documentation and/or proof of application iaw 46 CFR 67.1 Current COD is expired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: COD now issued to the vessel, hard copy to be sent by NVDC and placed onboard.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Provide evidence of fire, abandon ship, and man overboard training and drills iaw 46 CFR 185.520 / .524
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 June 2020
Resolution: Drills conducted and documented.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Remove wire nuts and replace with postive pressure type in hold #2 iaw 46 CFR 183.340
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Wire nuts removed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Remove jumper wire section form forepeak bilge pump and port engine compartment battery to charger iaw 46 CFR 183.340
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Jumper wire removed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Install guards on rotating equipment for main engines iaw 46 CFR 177.960.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Guard for rotating machinery now installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Properly secure/support all fuel lines and prove compliance with J1942 iaw 46 CFR 182.720
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: All fuel lines supported and proven to be compliant with J1942/CFR standard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 May 2020 Resolved
Replace chaffed fuel return line on port main engine iaw 46 CFR 182.720
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 June 2020
Resolution: Chaffed fuel line replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 May 2019 Resolved
Found chafed fuel hose from racor to stbd mde; replace with SAE J1942 hose.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2019
Resolved 24 May 2019
Resolution: O/O replaced fuel line.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 May 2019 Resolved
Found fuel lines not properly secured; secure lines with metal straps to prevent damage.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2019
Resolved 24 May 2019
Resolution: O/O secured fuel lines.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 3 May 2019 Resolved
Found tidal currents missing; procure tidal currents.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2019
Resolved 24 May 2019
Resolution: Master procured tidal currents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of Lifeboats
Issued 3 May 2019 Resolved
Found one lifefloat painter wasted; Install new painter.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2019
Resolved 24 May 2019
Resolution: New painters were installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 3 May 2019 Resolved
Found EPIRB battery expired; have EPIRB serviced.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2019
Resolved 15 May 2019
Resolution: Provided new EPIRB.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 May 2019 Resolved
Found loose drain valve on port fuel tank; tighten valve.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2019
Resolved 24 May 2019
Resolution: Drain valve has been tightened.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 May 2019 Resolved
Found installed bilge system not operating properly; repair bilge system.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2019
Resolved 24 May 2019
Resolution: A new bilge pump was installed; op test sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 May 2019 Resolved
Found bilge strainers missing on bilge suction lines; install strainers.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2019
Resolved 24 May 2019
Resolution: New bilge strainers have been installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of Lifeboats
Issued 3 May 2019 Resolved
Found separator missing between stacked lifefloats; install separators.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2019
Resolved 24 May 2019
Resolution: separators have been installed between lifefloats.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 3 May 2019 Resolved
Observed several weeping seams at chine in msd compartment; hull vessel and caulk as necessary.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 June 2019
Resolved 15 May 2019
Resolution: Shipwright from Smith Marine Railway repaired all loose caulking.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 22 August 2018 Resolved
Found excessive leakage from the port rudder post. Repair/ replace packing gland.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2018
Resolved 3 May 2019
Resolution: New packing glands were installed; op test sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 22 August 2018 Resolved
Found both lifefloats unserviceable. Replace lifefloats. Vessel's limited coastwise route is restricted to warm water only, not more than 3 miles from shore.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2018
Resolved 15 May 2019
Resolution: New lifefloats have been installed.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 22 August 2018 Resolved
Found the EPIRB registration sticker missing. Install sticker.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2018
Resolved 1 October 2018
Resolution: Sticker has been affixed to the EPIRB.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 22 August 2018 Resolved
Found tide tables, tidal currents, and light list missing.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2018
Resolved 1 October 2018
Resolution: Publications are on board vessel.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 22 August 2018 Resolved
Found several leaks in the sewage system. Repair system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2018
Resolved 1 October 2018
Resolution: Sewage piping has been repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 August 2018 Resolved
Found E/R bilge suction pipe missing the strainer. Install strainer.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2018
Resolved 1 October 2018
Resolution: Strainer has been installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 August 2018 Resolved
Found seized valve on bilge suction manifold. Replace valve.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2018
Resolved 1 October 2018
Resolution: A new valve has been installed.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil fuel tank protection
Issued 22 August 2018 Resolved
Found plug missing from fuel tank drain valve. Install plug.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2018
Resolved 1 October 2018
Resolution: Plug has been installed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 22 August 2018 Resolved
Found stern compartment bilge high level light inop
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2018
Resolved 1 October 2018
Resolution: Indictator has been repaired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 August 2018 Resolved
Found wire nuts under console. Replace with approved connectors.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2018
Resolved 1 October 2018
Resolution: Wire nuts have been removed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 22 August 2018 Resolved
Found fwd mast head light inop. Repair/ replace light.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 September 2018
Resolved 1 October 2018
Resolution: Mast light has been replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 14 August 2018 Resolved
Found operating with passengers without completing required annual exam.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 23 August 2018
Resolved 22 August 2018
Resolution: Completed annual exam.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 11 August 2017 Resolved
Provide updated charts, Coast Pilot, Tides and current tables.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2017
Resolved 31 August 2017
Resolution: Coast Pilot [name withheld] and current tables provided.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 11 August 2017 Resolved
Provide one servicable 24" ring life buoy with line, light and metal clip.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2017
Resolved 31 August 2017
Resolution: Life ring provided.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 11 August 2017 Resolved
Battery terminals were not covered. Cover terminals to minimize danger of accidental spark from falling metal objects.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2017
Resolved 31 August 2017
Resolution: Battery terminals were covered with wooden tops.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 11 August 2017 Resolved
An adult lifejacket must be provided for each person onboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2017
Resolved 31 August 2017
Resolution: Damaged life jackets were replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 5 May 2016 Resolved
Paint and place new retro and name on all life floats (03).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 May 2016
Resolved 13 July 2016
Resolution: Verified paint and reflective tape.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 5 May 2016 Resolved
Provie proof of FCC Radiotelephony safety certificate. Vessel limited to not more than 1000ft from shore until provided.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 May 2016
Resolved 13 July 2016
Resolution: Owner provided radio safety certificate with an issue date of 16 MAY 2016.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 5 May 2016 Resolved
Vessel has 6 months to come in compliance with the Class A VHF-DSC requirements or 9 months if seeking an excemption through/from the FCC.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 February 2017
Resolved 16 May 2017
Resolution: A Class-D DSC radio has been installed.

Casualty record · 3

31 July 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1655018
4 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4036475
2 June 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4661202
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

CRYSTAL DAWN (2002–2013). 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.