SIERRA is a 1996 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 23 deficiencies.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 10 June 2026.
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.
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
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Documentation record
Tonnage as PSIX records it4 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton 4 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
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and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this
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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.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 9 August 2022Resolved
The movement of vessel shall be under the direction and control of the master or a licensed mate at all times. The master shall operate the vessel keeping the safety of the passengers and crew foremost in mind by directing the vessel in order to prevent a casualty. Install a panoramic mirror at operating station for visibility of seating behind operator.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 August 2022
Resolved 15 August 2022
Resolution: A panoramic mirror was installed at the operating station allowing the Captain to see passengers seated behind them.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 9 August 2022Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in a space with a through-hull fitting below the deepest load waterline. Provide a visual alarm to indicate high water level.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 August 2022
Resolved 15 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep replaced the high water alarm indicator. Both visual and audible alarms are working.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 9 August 2022Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date Coast Guard Light List. Provide a current paper or electronic Coast Guard Light List for the vessel's operating area.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 August 2022
Resolved 15 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep printed out the current Coast Guard Light List for the vessel's operating area.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 22 June 2022Resolved
Vessel's Addendum to Stability Letter was mistakenly issued for a total weight for passengers and crew of 4,480 pounds. Original Simplified Stability Test was conducted for a total test weight of 3,920 pounds and the original Stability Letter issued for a total weight of passengers and crew of 3,920 pounds. Reduce total persons on board to 21 (3,920 / 185) of which 20 may be passengers.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Amended COI reducing vessel's total persons to 21of which 20 may be passengers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 August 2021Resolved
Provide one 40-B:C rated portable fire extinguisher in the vicinity of the machinery space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 August 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 August 2019Resolved
Vessel's lifebuoy (ring buoy) was unservicable.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 August 2019
Resolved 12 August 2019
Resolution: New life ring purchased, marked, and placed into service
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency steering position com./ compass reading
Issued 12 August 2019Resolved
Vessel's arrangement for emergency steering do not allow the master to have a clear view of oncoming traffic and do not allow for quick access to propulsion controls. Must provide safe emergency steering capability for vessel.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 12 August 2019
Resolved 14 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel representative constructed aparatus to ensure vessel can be safely maneuvered back to the dock in the case of a hydraulic steering casualty.
The COI and Stability letter with addendum was not posted. Vessel must post sign stating vessel documents available upon request.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 September 2018
Resolution: Sign posted for requesting documents due to bulkhead space on vessel.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 September 2018
Resolution: Emergency instructions onboard in vessel documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 August 2018Resolved
life jacket donning procedure placard unreadable. vessel must replace.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 September 2018
Resolution: New PFD donning placard on bulkhead.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 21 August 2018Resolved
repair/replace magnetic compass and provide light. Light was not functional and compass was not easily readable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 September 2018
Resolution: Magnetic compass replaced, light is operational.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 21 August 2018Resolved
provide emergency broadcast placard for VHF radio operation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 September 2018
Resolution: VHF broadcast placard under radio.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 August 2018Resolved
permanently mount submersible bilge pump to vessel hull
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 September 2018
Resolution: Submersible pump mounted to hull.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 21 August 2018Resolved
demonstrate proper operation of fixed fire extinguishing system override function. System shuts down and activates with alarm but operator unable to restart. Need manufacture instructions.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 August 2018
Resolved 21 August 2018
Resolution: operator was able to show the proper restart of the engine.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 16 August 2017Resolved
Renew 08 identified adult size PFDs.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 September 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: Vessel purchased and properly labeled 08 adult size PFDs
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › First Aid Kit
Issued 16 August 2017Resolved
Vessel must maintain complete first aid kit at all times. Various items are expired.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 August 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: Vessel purchased new first aid kit.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 16 August 2017Resolved
Submersible electric bilge pumps must meet UL 1113. Provide UL listed pump.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 August 2017
Resolved 3 November 2017
Resolution: Installed a pump that meets the requirements of UL 113.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 16 August 2017Resolved
Fuel tank is built in accordance with 33 CFR 183. Renew with fuel tank that meets 46 CFR 182.440. Submit plans to OCMI for approval prior to conducting repairs.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 August 2017
Resolved 3 November 2017
Resolution: Installed new fuel tank that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 182.440.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 16 August 2017Resolved
Automatic bilge pump must have a visual indicator. Provide indicator to the satisfaction of attending marine surveyor.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 August 2017
Resolved 3 November 2017
Resolution: Removed automatic bilge pump.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 11 August 2016Resolved
Properly mark storage location of child PFD's
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 September 2016
Resolved 1 September 2016
Resolution: Child lifejackets properly marked.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Vent Pipe
Issued 11 August 2016Resolved
Replace fuel tank vent hose with suitable tubing/hose prior to the carriage of passengers
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 August 2016
Resolution: Replaced vent hose with Type A1 fuel hose
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Discharge Strainer
Issued 11 August 2016Resolved
Replace fuel strainer with suitable marine grade strainer
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 September 2016
Resolved 1 September 2016
Resolution: Fuel strainer replaced with marine type strainer.
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.