AFTON PRINCESS

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

AFTON PRINCESS is a 1966 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 15 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 5 May 2026.

Built: 1966
Last inspected: 5 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 14
Deficiencies: 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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 May 2026

Recorded inspections14

…physical examinations13

…administrative events1

Deficiencies 15 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

502309

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WDI8040

45153

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-45153

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)69.9 ft × 21.7 ft × 7.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 63 / net 42

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSUTTON BOAT WORKS · TARPON SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1966

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portHUDSON, WI

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 4 August 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it63 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
42 - 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.

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Inspection history · 14

5 May 2026 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8361448

22 May 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8128730

20 June 2024 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7938918

22 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7903398

18 May 2023 Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7675510

19 April 2022 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7414137

13 July 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7261135

20 April 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Drydock Extension

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7180658

9 July 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7001985

15 July 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6751701

28 June 2018 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6458831

20 April 2017 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6104495

27 April 2016 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5863971

24 March 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5860039

Deficiency record · 15

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear

Issued 22 May 2025 Resolved

A vessel must be provided with main steering gear that is: of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. Make repairs to the cable pulley system.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 May 2025
Resolution: The deficiency was corrected to the satisfaction of a USCG Marine Inspector.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 22 May 2024 Resolved

Each ring life buoy on a vessel must:(1) Be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in Subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150 (SOLAS). 2 marine buoyant devices employed on vessel to satisfy the ring life buoy required complement are not approved in accordance with § 160.050. Resolve by 05 July 2024.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 July 2024
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: 02 approved life buoys placed into service.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 22 May 2024 Resolved

Spanner wrenches must be provided where a 1.5 inch diameter fire hose is required by 181.320(b). A sufficient number of spanner wrenches (1 per hydrant) were not provided.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 28 May 2024
Resolution: New equipment placed on board.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections

Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved

01 lifejacket needs new retro reflective tape

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: vessel has more lifejackets than required-this lifejacket was removed from service.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved

port RPM gauge inoperable

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 July 2022
Resolution: repaired gauges are installed

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills

Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved

unable to conduct MOB drill due to steering cable deficiency

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 May 2022
Resolution: drill conducted

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved

unable to test steering due to frayed cable

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 May 2022
Resolution: New cable installed.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved

diesel fuel tank site gauge valve leaks to the point a collection can has been placed underneath

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: valve stem was tightened, not leaking anymore. Oil collection can has been removed.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 20 April 2022 Resolved

Certificate of Inspection expired

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: COI conducted.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 13 July 2021 Resolved

fire pump pressure adequate (50-60 psi, but cracked valve handle on upper deck leaking out estimated 1 gpm.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 July 2021
Resolution: valve replaced

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts

Issued 13 July 2021 Resolved

no guard on starboard engine rotating flywheel.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 July 2021
Resolution: new guard installed.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors

Issued 28 June 2018 Resolved

STBD boarding door open warning alarm inoperable.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 July 2018
Resolved 24 July 2018
Resolution: Watertight door indicator operable.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 28 June 2018 Resolved

Clamp missing on fire pump hose.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 July 2018
Resolved 24 July 2018
Resolution: Clamp added to fire pump. Tested fire pump, no leaks.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 28 June 2018 Resolved

01 Fire extinguisher was missed when last service was conducted.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 July 2018
Resolved 24 July 2018
Resolution: Fire extinguisher serviced July 2018.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 28 June 2018 Resolved

Lifering needs to have the line replaced.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 July 2018
Resolved 24 July 2018
Resolution: Lifeline replaced on bridge ring buoy.

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.