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

NEW BEGINNING is a 1963 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 28 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 17 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2022.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 10 June 2026.

Built
1963
Last inspected
10 June 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
28
Deficiencies
17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2022
Inspected with
1 other vessel

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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 10 June 2026
Recorded inspections28
…physical examinations19
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded8
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

US Official No.
293746
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDP4125
MISLE id
44625
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-44625

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)46.6 ft × 15.4 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 27 / net 18
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHI-TIDE BOAT WORKS · WILLISTON, NC, UNITED STATES · built 1963
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portPANAMA CITY, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 3 November 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
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 it27 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
18 - 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.
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28 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 17 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 vessel inspected with it, by name and date; 1 casualty investigation, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 1

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

FIONA LEONE Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 347211 · 3 July 2022 · activity 7498683

Inspection history · 28

10 June 2026 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC DANIEL TARR (WPC-1136) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8401294
17 March 2026 Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8327484
7 January 2026 Vessel Attendance · Special · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8291546
18 November 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC RIDLEY (WPB 87328) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8273268
3 June 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC COBIA (WPB 87311) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8156580
19 March 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8096790
30 December 2024 Spot Check · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8051903
29 February 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7868185
31 October 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7817908
12 June 2023 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7712879
2 February 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7631512
17 September 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7568000
24 August 2022 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7542324
3 July 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7498683
3 February 2022 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7384757
10 September 2021 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7308981
13 January 2021 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7123725
7 October 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7074037
6 May 2020 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6978365
8 January 2020 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6836364
6 August 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC MARLIN (WPB 87304) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6794873
6 February 2019 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6622491
3 April 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6384705
28 March 2018 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6376173
10 January 2018 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6335103
30 January 2017 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6078594
18 April 2016 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5847077
6 January 2016 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5791842

Deficiency record · 17

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 19 April 2021 Resolved
Test bilge alarm in accordance with 46 CFR 182.530. Fwd bilge alarm was inoperative.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 April 2021
Resolution: Fwd bilge alarm operative.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 April 2021 Resolved
Inspect engine compartment ventilation closures in accordance with 46 CFR 176.810. Engine room ventilation closures did not close completely.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 April 2021
Resolution: Engine room ventilation closures closed completely.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 19 April 2021 Resolved
Mark ring buoy in accordance with 46 CFR 185.604. Life buoy was not labeled properly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 May 2021
Resolved 3 February 2022
Resolution: Ring Buoy observed to be properly labeled.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 19 April 2021 Resolved
Mark life float in accordance with 46 CFR 185.604. Life float was not marked properly/ retro reflective tape was unsatisfactory.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 May 2021
Resolved 3 February 2022
Resolution: Life Float observed to be properly labeled with satisfactory retro-reflective tape.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 19 April 2021 Resolved
Inspect FCC required equipment in accordance with 47 CFR 80.905. DSC radio function was not programmed.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2021
Resolved 3 February 2022
Resolution: DSC Radio proplerly installed. Satisfactory.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 19 April 2021 Resolved
Inspect machinery in accordance with 46 CFR 176.804. Submit repair proposal for fiber patches/pinholes on engine metallic exhaust sections.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2021
Resolved 3 February 2022
Resolution: Engine metallic exhaust sections have been witnessed to be properly repaired.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 January 2020 Resolved
Vessel was not made available to conduct in-service inspection. Vessel is prohibited from carrying passengers overnight until vessel completes in-service inspection to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 January 2020
Resolved 8 January 2020
Resolution: Completed SPV Overnight Passenger Verification In-service exam
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 6 February 2019 Resolved
Replace broken escape hatch from crew cabin.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 22 May 2019
Resolution: Escape hatch replaced, all sat.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 6 February 2019 Resolved
Update EPIRB registration to reflect vessel call sign.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 22 May 2019
Resolution: Received proof of EPIRB registration to reflect call sign.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stringer
Issued 10 January 2018 Resolved
Remove wasted wood under metal engine mount, STBD and Port side, where discussed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2018
Resolved 7 February 2018
Resolution: witnessed
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Flange Pad
Issued 10 January 2018 Resolved
Replace doubler on the FWD port side valve through hole.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2018
Resolved 31 January 2018
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 10 January 2018 Resolved
Treat frame aft of engine on Port Side.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2018
Resolved 7 February 2018
Resolution: witnessed
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 10 January 2018 Resolved
Treat floor frame/transvesre frame AFT of the Engine Port Side.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2018
Resolved 7 February 2018
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 10 January 2018 Resolved
Replace cutlass bearing
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2018
Resolved 31 January 2018
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bracket
Issued 10 January 2018 Resolved
Replace bow sprit mount under side bracket
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2018
Resolved 31 January 2018
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 10 January 2018 Resolved
Engine Pump bracket replace, bracket is wasted.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 February 2018
Resolved 7 February 2018
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 30 January 2017 Resolved
Renew the Life Lines on the vessels Life Float.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 February 2017
Resolved 1 February 2017
Resolution: Witnessed.

Casualty record · 1

3 July 2022Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7498683
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Ownership record

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