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COMMODORE HORNBLOWER
COMMODORE HORNBLOWER is a 1965 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2023, along with 31 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded —, 2 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded and 3 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2011.
Records from 2002 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 16 May 2023.
- Built
- 1965
- Last inspected
- 16 May 2023
- Documentation
- Expired · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 31 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- 1 with no removal date recorded
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2002–2011
This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 3 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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
16 May 2023
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
31 recorded · 2
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date2
Operational controls
1 with no removal date recorded
Years with a record
7 calendar years (2016–2023)
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
298974
WV7841
44966
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-44966
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)74.0 ft × 18.9 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 69 / net 47
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHAWAIIAN TUNA PACKERS LTD · HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES · built 1965
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAN FRANCISCO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it69 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
47 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
47 - 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
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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 14
16 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7715144
1 December 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7360311
20 October 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7336633
8 September 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7306752
16 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7258399
2 October 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7070364
11 February 2020
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6899726
22 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6840458
10 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6832781
22 April 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6666259
21 May 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6419565
8 November 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6317085
25 April 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6133332
19 April 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5858476
Deficiency record · 31
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 1 December 2021
No resolution recorded
A vessel exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least once every two years. Vessel has failed to schedule drydock and internal structural examination within two years of last drydock as listed on the COI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 8 September 2021
Resolved
The float-free link required by §180.130(a)(1) must be: Certified to meet §160.073 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. The vessel's float-free link is intended for life floats and buoyant apparatus of 11 to 20 persons capacity, however are securing life floats of 42 persons capacity.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Holds and tanks safety
Issued 8 September 2021
Resolved
When the flexible section for diesel fuel tanks is a nonconductor of electricity, the metallic sections of the filling pipe separated thereby shall be joined by a conductor for protection against static spark when filling. Vessel is missing grounding on starboard fuel fill.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 8 September 2021
No resolution recorded
The minimum capacity of the power fire pump shall be 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60 pounds per square inch (PSI) at the pump outlet. Vessel's fire pump gauge was not properly reading the pressure.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 September 2021
Resolved
Each survival craft, rescue boat, and launching appliance on a vessel must be inspected monthly, using the manufacturer's instructions to make sure it is complete and in good order. Vessel was not logging monthly primary survival craft maintenance.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 16 July 2021
Resolved
Vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel did not complete annual inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Each generator onboard the vessel must have an independent prime mover and the generator circuit breaker must be interlocked to prevent the generators from being simultaneously connected to the switchboard. Vessel does have not have its generators interlocked as one generator is operating while the other is secured
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Drains and dirt traps shall be fitted for fixed fire extinguishing systems where necessary to prevent the accumulation of dirt or moisture. Drains and dirt traps shall be located in accessible locations. Vessel’s fixed fire extinguishing systems did not contain drains or dirt traps.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
46CFR 176.25-5(a)(1) - Marine inspector is to examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, sections of lining or ceiling may be removed or parts otherwise probed or exposed so the marine inspector may be satisfied as to the condition of the hull. Areas of wood rot noted in frames 3, 4, & 5 of the forepeak at the junction where the frames meet the keelson. Rot also noted at the top two strakes of frames 3 and 4. Vessel to further investigate all signs of rot in the forepeak and repair/replace at next dry dock to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
46CFR 176.25-5(a)(1) - Marine inspector is to examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, sections of lining or ceiling may be removed or parts otherwise probed or exposed so the marine inspector may be satisfied as to the condition of the hull. Wood rot noted in stbd side aft gusset of engine room. Vessel to repair at dry dock to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
46CFR 183.05-20(a) - Batteries shall be effectively screened by a cage or similar structure to minimize the danger of accidental spark through dropping a metal object across terminals. Battery storage container in engine room did not have a cover, exposing the terminals. Vessel to install cover to properly protect battery terminals.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
46CFR 180.15-1(b) - Each life float shall be fitted with a life line and shall be equipped with two paddles. Each life float was equipped with only one paddles. Vessel must add necessary amount of paddles to have a pair for each life float.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
46CFR 176.25-20(a) - At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification and reinspection the marine inspector shall inspect all lifesaving equipment to determine its serviceability. Three life preservers deemed unfit for service and require replacement.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
46CFR 180.25-10 - Life preservers for children, when provided, shall be stowed separately. Child life preservers found stowed mixed with adult in second deck bench storage. Vessel re-arranged storage to seperate appropriately.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2019
Resolved
46CFR 180.25-15(a) - All life preservers shall be marked with the vessel's name. One life preserver found with different vessel name stenciled on it. Vessel covered old mark and relabled life preserver with current vessel name.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Electrical box on fwd bulkhead in lazarette not mounted.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Steering system hose chaffing on frame edge.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Stbd strut bonding wire broken.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Wire exposed by port shaft.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Galley light cover missing.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Exposed wires found near bar not properly dead ended.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Emergency escape outside engine room blocked by improper stowage of equipment and supplies.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Emergency escape ladder outside engine room not secured.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Lighting outside emergency escape improperly wired.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Fuse
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Exposed fuse discovered engine room port side on bulkhead, not located adjacent to power source. Submit repair plans for review.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
NOAA registration sticker on EPIRB expired.
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-27.5 MHz)
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
DSC radio does not have position available. Route restricted to L/B/S. New FCC Safety Certificate required once repaired.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Frame 27 rotted above weather deck both port and stbd sides. Repair at next dry dock.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Failed cable insulation on 110V outlets located near bar.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 21 May 2018
Resolved
Port R/W intake hose clamp requires adjustment.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 19 April 2016
Resolved
Provide a repair proposal to address all four ventilation openings in the hull shell below the main deck (Port & Stbd, Laz & Tank spaces).
Casualty record · 3
4 May 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1625736
14 December 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1722683
15 December 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4212248
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
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