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VICTORY III

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

VICTORY III is a 1964 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 37 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 4 casualty investigations between 2013 and 2024.

Records from 2013 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 5 February 2026.

Built
1964
Last inspected
5 February 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
21
Deficiencies
37 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
4 investigations · 2013–2024

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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 5 February 2026
Recorded inspections21
…physical examinations18
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies 37 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.
295809
IMO number
—
Call sign
WAF6974
MISLE id
44757
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-44757

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)62.1 ft × 21.8 ft × 2.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 28 / net 19
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNEW BERN SHIPYARD · NEW BERN, NC, UNITED STATES · built 1964
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portST. AUGUSTINE, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 9 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it28 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
19 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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21 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 37 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 operational control with the dates imposed and removed; 4 casualty investigations, 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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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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Inspection history · 21

5 February 2026 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8306668
11 September 2025 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8231725
10 March 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8091273
25 September 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8009076
5 July 2024 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7950029
5 July 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7975728
12 March 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7877709
18 September 2023 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7786801
23 March 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7655728
23 March 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7417338
15 September 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7311151
20 July 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7262513
12 February 2021 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7135950
24 April 2020 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6943276
2 April 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6929229
11 September 2019 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6808907
22 March 2019 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6634090
23 March 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6376952
14 September 2017 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6265626
24 February 2017 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6095859
8 February 2016 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5803864

Deficiency record · 37

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 February 2026 Resolved
Have vessel ready for inspection of life-saving equipment. Lifebuoy on the upper deck is cracked/faded.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 February 2026
Resolved 13 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel purchased satisfactory replacement lifebouy.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 February 2026 Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at operating station. Bilge alarm in pilothouse is not functional.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 February 2026
Resolved 13 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel fixed a wiring issue. Heard audible alarms for all bilge floats.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 5 February 2026 Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessel does not have updated navigational charts for the bay/inlet.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 February 2026
Resolved 13 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel purchased new chart of local area.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 February 2026 Resolved
Be provided with individual bilge lines and bilge suction for each watertight compartment. The lazarette bilge suction is not operational.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 February 2026
Resolved 13 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel cleared clogged bilge suction line. Tested, all sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 5 February 2026 Resolved
Be fitted with matte black inboard screens. The background of the port and starboard navigation lights is not matte black.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 February 2026
Resolved 13 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel painted inboard background matte black.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 February 2026 Resolved
A fire hose with a nozzle must be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. The aft water hose and nozzle are not fully functional.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 February 2026
Resolved 13 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel purchase new hose and nozzle. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 February 2026 Resolved
Fuel tanks must be provided with fuel shutoff valves. Fuel shutoff latch access broken.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 February 2026
Resolved 13 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel completely replaced with new latch access.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 5 February 2026 Resolved
Escape hatches must be marked on both sides. Forward escape hatch not marked.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 February 2026
Resolved 13 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel properly labelled both sides of the escape hatch.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 10 March 2025 Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, and rivers route must carry: Three red hand flare distress signals,and three hand orange smoke signals. Vessel had 6 red hand flare distress signals with 02 being expired. Operator replaced all 6 red hand flares. 46 CFR 180.68(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 March 2025
Resolution: 46 CFR 180.68(b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 10 March 2025 Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall: a(2) Inspection and operation of all watertight closures in the hull, decks, and bulkheads including through hull fittings and sea valves. MI discovered 03 interior WTS gaskets aged and in need of replacement. Replace during upcoming dry dock. 46 CFR 176.802(a)(1)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 March 2025
Resolution: Corrected
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 10 March 2025 Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. a penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. MI found wire running through bulkhead penetration with no stuffing, replace stuffing to seal penetration. 46 CFR 179.320(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 April 2025
Resolved 25 March 2025
Resolution: Corrected
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 10 March 2025 Resolved
A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is or is likely to become a serious marine incident... MI found alcohol test strips that test for 0.02 BAC, replace with approved 0.04 BAC test stips. 46 CFR 185.212
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 April 2025
Resolved 25 March 2025
Resolution: Alco strips purchased
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 10 March 2025 Resolved
A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is or is likely to become a serious marine incident... MI found alcohol test strips that test for 0.02 BAC, replace with approved 0.04 BAC test stips. 46 CFR 184.710
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 March 2025
Resolution: Owner purchased new first aid kit and placed onboard.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 July 2024 Resolved
Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from conducting such tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be assured of the vessel's seaworthiness. Vessel was grounded for more than 10 hours and requires an inspection prior to continuing to operate. Vessel is prohibited from carrying passengers until an inspection has taken place to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 July 2024
Resolution: Performed ISE and damage assessment. No damage observed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 July 2024 Resolved
46 CFR 180.70 (d) (2): Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. The ring life buoy on next to the bridge did not have a lanyard connecting the light to the buoy.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 July 2024
Resolution: Lanyard was clipped to the rail next to the buoy. Properly attached lanyard to the ring life buoy. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 September 2023 Resolved
A periodic examination made in accordance with the requirements of this subpart shall include the underwater hull and appendages, propeller shafting, stern bearings... and shall be of sufficient scope to determine that these items are in a satisfactory condition for the service intended. Vessel's stern bearings are greater than 50% consumed and need to be replaced.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 March 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 23 March 2023 Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Missing a placard for the 2nd type of life jacket on board.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 April 2023
Resolved 22 March 2024
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 23 March 2023 Resolved
All lights, receptacles and switches exposed to the weather shall be watertight, shall be constructed of corrosion-resistant material. Electrical wires were found exposed to the weather.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 April 2023
Resolved 22 March 2024
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 23 March 2023 Resolved
All lights, receptacles and switches exposed to the weather shall be watertight, shall be constructed of corrosion-resistant material. Speaker was found zip tied to mount.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 April 2023
Resolved 22 March 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 February 2021 Resolved
ALL VESSELS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH AN APPROVED ADULT TYPE LIFE PRESERVER FOR EACH PERSON CARRIED. ADULT LIFE PRESERVER TOTAL COUNT WAS SHORT OF THE REQUIRED AMOUNT TO BE CARRIED ONBOARD. PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF LIFE PRESERVERS AS REQUIRED ON COI. (46 CFR 180.25-5)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 March 2021
Resolved 16 February 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner purchased new life jackets and provided receipt.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 14 April 2020 Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and the requirements for a station license. The FCC Radio Safety Certificate is not valid and the VHF radio is noncompliant.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 May 2020
Resolved 24 April 2020
Resolution: VHF radio documents provided.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved
04 red flares and 00 orange smokes onboard. Provide 02 additional flares or smokes.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: 02 additional red flares were provided prior to inspectors departing the vessel.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved
01 child-size life jacket was found unserviceable. The vessel has serviceable child-size jackets in excess of the 16 required.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: Life jacket was removed from vessel.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved
03 adult and 02 child-size life jackets need new retroreflective tape. Renew/replace.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: New retroreflective tape was applied to the jackets prior to inspectors leaving the vessel.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved
Portable fire/bilge hand pump does not have a suction hose.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: Suction hose for the portable fire/bilge hand pump was provided prior to inspectors leaving the vessel.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved
Provide all required items in first aid kit.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 March 2018
Resolved 26 March 2018
Resolution: Received email from vessel owner with receipt for first aid kit, approval series 160.041/20/0.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved
Seal penetrations in watertight bulkheads: (a) engine room aft bhd, center; (b) engine room fwd bhd, stbd; (c) bhd between engine room and collision bhd, port
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2018
Resolved 4 April 2018
Resolution: Bulkhead penetrations have been satisfactorily sealed.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved
Remove lifeline from one of the two ring lifebuoys.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: Lifeline was removed from buoy near operating station prior to inspectors leaving the vessel.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved
Cap dead end wire at operating station.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 April 2018
Resolved 26 March 2018
Resolution: Received email from vessel owner with picture of properly capped dead-end wire.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 24 February 2017 Resolved
Replace 03 Adult Lifejackets. Reduce passenger count from 149 to 146.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 March 2017
Resolved 1 March 2017
Resolution: Owner submitted photo showing proof of payment and placement for 03 lifejackets. Passenger count reinstated to 149.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 24 February 2017 Resolved
Replace Retroreflective Matieriaal on 12 Adult lifejackets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2017
Resolved 24 February 2017
Resolution: Retro Reflective matierial repaired on the spot.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 24 February 2017 Resolved
Install an Employee Assistance Program.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2017
Resolved 1 March 2017
Resolution: EAP program is on the vessel. All required documentation has been proven via photo.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Storage
Issued 24 February 2017 Resolved
Properly mark storage compartment for distress signals.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2017
Resolved 1 March 2017
Resolution: Owner submitted photos showing proof of correct marking for storage compartment.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Installed
Issued 24 February 2017 Resolved
Properly mark bilge high level alarm indicators on the bridge.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2017
Resolved 2 March 2017
Resolution: Captain provided picture which shows high level alarm posted.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 24 February 2017 Resolved
Seal multiple penetrations to watertight bulkheads.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2017
Resolved 6 March 2017
Resolution: Sealed to the Satisfaction of the Attending Marine Inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 17 February 2016 Resolved
Provide 05 additional lifejackets. Pax count reduced to 144.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 February 2016
Resolved 26 February 2016
Resolution: MI attended vessel. 05 additional lifejackets purchased/marked and on board.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 17 February 2016 Resolved
Replace both fire hoses at forward and aft hydrants.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 February 2016
Resolved 17 February 2016
Resolution: Two new industrial 5/8" garden style hoses purchased and placed on board.

Casualty record · 4

4 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4650021
6 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4676035
20 July 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7262513
5 July 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7975728
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

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.