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AQUASTAR
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named AQUASTAR
AQUASTAR is a 1966 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 81 inspections since 1985, most recently in July 2026, along with 159 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2017.
Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 7 July 2026.
- Built
- 1966
- Last inspected
- 7 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 159 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2017
Identity
504234
WDJ9978
45275
Flag
UNITED STATES
367183220, 368031250
Maury page id
psix-45275
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded7
Years with a record
39 calendar years (1985–2026)
The 81 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.0 ft × 26.9 ft × 7.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 79 / net 54
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBLOUNT MARINE CORP · WARREN, RI, UNITED STATES · built 1966
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portMUSKEGON, MI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 4 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it79 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
54 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
54 - 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 September 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.
Radio station licence
WDJ9978MMSI 368031250 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 5 April 2018, expires 5 April 2028
WTN5670MMSI 367183220 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 April 2017, expires 2 May 2027 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 81
7 July 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8431356
11 May 2026
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8354151
6 May 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8126847
16 May 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7912788
24 May 2023
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7695429
17 May 2022
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7619938
16 May 2022
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7452232
20 October 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7336190
17 September 2021
Drydock Exam · Construction Oversight · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7316159
14 May 2021
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7197037
15 May 2020
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6953895
15 May 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6689693
6 February 2019
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6621336
28 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6550808
14 May 2018
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6414108
31 July 2017
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6226357
18 July 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6346439
1 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6236327
31 May 2017
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6161232
28 September 2016
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6012068
22 June 2016
Drydock Extension · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5932065
9 September 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5719749
25 August 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5227019
18 June 2014
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4914448
12 June 2012
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4351210
18 May 2012
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4314654
16 May 2012
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4306045
12 October 2010
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3869213
11 June 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3279155
31 May 2007
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2947206
15 June 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2680315
13 June 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2678840
26 October 2005
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2522283
2 September 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2481761
18 August 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2467151
22 July 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2435581
21 July 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2435496
10 August 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2162135
8 July 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2125809
24 June 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1847109
11 June 2002
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1730153
21 June 2001
Excursion Permit
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1067537
5 June 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1415630
17 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1057194
21 June 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1460431
24 June 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1386539
15 June 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1402694
17 July 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 781461
5 July 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1396763
10 June 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 773965
5 August 1996
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1090196
28 June 1996
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1088553
25 June 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1470120
21 November 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 878334
31 October 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 879212
6 October 1995
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MILWAUKEE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1188192
1 August 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 875321
12 July 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 883029
20 June 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1446213
26 September 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 869531
30 August 1994
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1409175
21 October 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 827557
18 June 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1429772
16 June 1992
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1269267
7 November 1991
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 956321
12 June 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1267391
30 April 1991
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 918499
13 December 1990
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1215159
25 May 1990
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 930815
20 December 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 901181
18 October 1989
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1042683
18 August 1989
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1197020
15 June 1989
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1042459
22 May 1989
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 888821
11 July 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 897982
18 May 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1194033
30 June 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1326489
22 May 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1027862
20 May 1986
COI Inspection · Credit Drydock
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 994231
30 July 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO STURGEON BAY · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 982120
10 May 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1290652
Deficiency record · 159
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 11 May 2026
Resolved
The power fire pump shall be of such size to discharge an effective stream. Fire pump not operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 May 2026
Resolved
Vessel is required a bilge pump that may also serve as a fire pump. Fire pump not operational and can not pump bilges.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 11 May 2026
Resolved
Vessel that operates in high seas is required an EPIRB. None on board vessel. Vessel restricted to no more than 3 miles from shore.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 11 May 2026
Resolved
Vessel on a Great Lakes route requires 12 visual distress signals. Vessel has six. Vessel restricted to LBS/Rivers routes.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 11 May 2026
Resolved
Each window and port hole must be capable of withstanding maximum load from wind and wave and will not break into dangerous fragments if fractured. Vessel missing window STBD aft on main deck and has cracks in (2) port holes in pilot house.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 11 May 2026
Resolved
All electrical equipment must be suitable for the voltage and current utilized. Remove daisy chained surge protectors from pilot house.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 May 2026
Resolved
An adult lifejacket must be provided for each person onboard. Vessel has 150 PFDs. Vessel limited to 142 passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 May 2026
Resolved
Ringbuoys must have retro-reflective tape with (1) with lifeline and (1) with waterlight. Waterlight not attached to RB. Lifeline doesn't exit bag.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 May 2026
Resolved
All electrical equipment must be protected and can't be inadvertedly touched or subject to moisture or dirt. Switchboard is exposed to such hazards.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
Each life float stowed in a group must be stowed with each group secured by a single painter and long enough that each life float can float without contacting any other life float in the group. Found Painter degraded and frayed. Provide proof of newly installed painter line.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Alarm did not display visual indicator. Provide proper visual indicator for high water alarm.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 May 2024
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. Provide proper life jacket donning instructions.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. Hydrostatic release for EPIRB was expired.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations, including the requirements for a station license. Provide valid radio station license.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 May 2023
Resolved
Found torn tags on 6 life jackets. Removed from service.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 24 May 2023
Resolved
Installed float-free link was expired on port life float bank.
There was no float-free link connected to the starboard life float bank.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 May 2022
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person on board a vessel and must be marked IAW 46 CFR 185.604. 24 adult life jackets were condemned and 15 adult life jackets were temporarily removed from service due to improper marking / lack of retro-reflective material. Passenger count is decreased to 116 and max persons on board may not exceed 119 until full compliment of life jackets is on board vessel, marked appropriately, and in good and serviceable condition.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 May 2022
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places visible to crew and passengers. Vessel has 02 types of life jackets on board. Only one type of life jacket has posted donning placards.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 May 2022
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired/replaced. Grab lines on life floats and ring life buoys were deteriorated. 46 CFR 176.808
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 19 May 2022
Resolved
As appropriate for intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: charts, US Coast Pilot, USCG Light List OR extracts from the publications for the areas to be transited. Vessel's e-charts not on board at time of inspection and publications out of date.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 19 May 2022
Resolved
Each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length shall carry on board a copy of Inland Navigation Rules. NAVRULES on board vessel out of date.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 15 May 2019
Resolved
Bilge high water alarm in steering space not operational. Corrected prior to completion of inspection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 6 February 2019
Resolved
Crop and renew to good steel the deck plating in way of wasted sections of main deck to engineroom, port and stbd sides between fwd and aft bulkheads from sideshell/gunwhale inboard for 36-40 inches.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel has new owners and new COD has not been issued
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Garbage Placard
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel did not have Garbage Placard posted.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
New owners did not have proof of employee enrollement in DAPI program
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
New owners did not have any training or drill logs
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
Three PFDs were found unserviceable.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
Childrens lifejacket storage was not marked.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel crew not ready to conduct man overboard drill.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Float-free Link
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
Renew weak links for buoyant apparatus
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
Sections of non-conductive mats were missing from both the AC switchboard and DC switchboard.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
Section of exhaust lagging was missing on starboard main engine.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 14 May 2018
Resolved
Port battery installation was missing its cover.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Cable
Issued 31 July 2017
Resolved
Starboard cable parted
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Emergency Preparedness
Issued 31 July 2017
Resolved
Crew not famailar with emergency steering system
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
20 PFDs not servicable. Passenger count restricted until new PFDs are delivered.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Not on Board
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel missing two of required six flares.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
Wiring not securing and partially blocking ladder/escape route.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
Two BAs missing waterlights
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
Bow light painted over.
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
EPIRB hydro release not marked with expiration
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
EPIRB not registered or marked with NOAA registration
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 31 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel operated with passengers for hire with an expired COI.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 22 June 2016
Resolved
Improper solid core wire installed to receptacle at concesseion bar. Remove and replace with approved (stranded cable) wiring.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Pendant
Issued 22 June 2016
Resolved
Pendants were coiled and too stiff to unravel. Renew pendants
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Lifeline
Issued 22 June 2016
Resolved
Lifeline around aft starboard buoyant apparatus deteriorting. Renew Lifeline
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 18 June 2014
Resolved
EPIRB registration expired.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 18 June 2014
Resolved
Rigid buoyant apparatus paint and vessel name was faded.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 18 June 2014
Resolved
Improper cable installed for galley food warmer. Renew with authorized type cable.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Painter
Issued 18 June 2014
Resolved
Painter was tied to lifeline and not attached to B/A body.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 18 June 2014
Resolved
Rejected 09 adult PFDs, renew 09 PFDs for a total of 158.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 18 June 2014
Resolved
Excess water in bilge of #3 void space.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 18 June 2014
Resolved
EPIRB hydrosatatic release expired.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 18 June 2014
Resolved
bilge alarms at operator's station not properly labelled.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 16 May 2012
Resolved
Install bilge high level alarms for steerring/lazarette and void #4 (shaft tube) space in accordance with 46 CFR 182.530
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 16 May 2012
Resolved
Catagory I 406 mhz float free EPIRB not onboard.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Panelboard
Issued 16 May 2012
Resolved
Ammeter gage glasses were loose and obstructing meter travel. Renew gages, or gage glass or make repairs to same.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 16 May 2012
Resolved
Drug testing program was administered by owner/operator with several records not available and crew enrollment not 100% verifiable and EAP not properly administered.
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
Issued 16 May 2012
Resolved
WayWolff H/W Heater/boiler is not operational for testing. Unit must be disconnected / disabled to prevent inadvertent energizing and operation.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 11 June 2008
Resolved
Magnetic Compass was not in working order due to wiring problem.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Lube Oil Low Pressure Alarm
Issued 11 June 2008
Resolved
Oil pressure and water temperature gauges inop due to wiring problem.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 13 June 2006
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 18 August 2005
Resolved
Repair gauge in pilot house. Owner granted 30 day extension to original due date of 22 August 2005.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 21 July 2005
Resolved
Repair cracks in 2 lifebuoys or replace them.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 21 July 2005
Resolved
Provide lifesaving equipment maintenance record book.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Not on Board
Issued 21 July 2005
Resolved
Provide three additional orange smoke flares (total of six).
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 21 July 2005
Resolved
Attach light to buoyant apparatus.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 21 July 2005
Resolved
Replace retro reflective material and repair straps on 140 adult and 18 children PFD's. Limited to 51 adults and 37 children total.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 21 July 2005
Resolved
Provide original license for master. Copy is not acceptable.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › Certificate, CPR Course Completion
Issued 21 July 2005
Resolved
Provide proof of CPR/First aid training for 50% of crew.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 21 July 2005
Resolved
Provide light for compass prior to operating after sunset.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 21 July 2005
Resolved
Replace expired eye wash in first aid kit.
Engineering › Freshwater System (intermediary cooling) › Piping
Issued 21 July 2005
Resolved
Double clamp yellow pipe on stbd engine.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 21 July 2005
Resolved
Replace broken glass globe on light in dining room.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 21 July 2005
Resolved
Repair oil pressure gauge in the pilot house.
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Accommodation Space Protection
Issued 10 August 2004
Resolved
Replace damaged insulation in engine room
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Remove all deadend wires from vessel
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Remove extension cords and household wires from refrigerator and compressor and replace with approved marine grade cable.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Remove fluourescent light fixture in engine room.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Provide a valid FCC certificate.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Properly post stability letter.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Stowage
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Reposition lifering on aft upperdeck in an appropriate mounting bracket.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Provide 60' non-kinking line for lifering.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Prove that all vessel crew is enrolled in a DAPI program.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Capacity Marking
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Post Passenger limit on upper deck stairwells.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Injury Placard
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Post life Jacket donning placcards at all stowage areas.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Provide Electrical diagram for all electrical upgrades with approved marine grade cable for refrigerator and compressors. Diagram must be approved marine inspector.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Provide current charts of transit area.
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Accommodation Space Protection
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Affix structural fire insulation to engine room overhead during drydock period or operating Spring 2005.
Documentation › Manifests/Lists › Muster List/Emergency Instructions
Issued 7 July 2004
Resolved
Provide a means to have Passenger count on shore prior to each voyage.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Condition
Issued 11 June 2002
Resolved
Prior to carry passengers for hire must provide 6 hand held flares in accordance with 46CFR180.68.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 11 June 2002
Resolved
Renew vessel name and BA capacity markings on all Bouyant Appratus. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Markings
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 11 June 2002
Resolved
Renew all bouyant appratus pendants and weak links, as needed, on all BAs LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: pendants and weak links
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items
Issued 11 June 2002
Resolved
Renew vessel name stencile on the fire axe handle. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire Axe
Electrical
Issued 11 June 2002
Resolved
Renew/replace worn/exposed wires (public address system) near the aft ladderwell and upper deck. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Worn Wires
Lifesaving
Issued 5 June 2001
Resolved
PROPERLY SECURE ELECTRIC COFFEE MAKER AND ELECTRIC PORTABLE FOOD WARMER.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 5 June 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER BILGE VALVE MANIFOLD PLACARDING TO INDICATE WHICH SPACE IS CONTROLLED BY WHICH INDIVIDUAL VALVE.
Lifesaving
Issued 5 June 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER PFD STOWAGE LOCKER/CONTAINER PLACARDING. SPECIFICALLY, INDICATE SIZE AND NUMBER OF PFDS STOWED IN EACH LOCKER/CONTAINER.
Electrical
Issued 21 June 2000
Resolved
PRIOR TO OPERATING W/ PASSENGERS, MAKE PROPER ELECTRICAL CORRECTIONS TO THEFOLLOWING: 1. HANGING WIRES IN WAY OF THE MIDSHIPS LADDER 2. 110V WIRES ANDLIGHTS ON THE UPPER DECK OVERHEAD 3. IMPROPER SLICE/EXPOSED WIRES IN THE UNISEX HEAD 4. WIRES AT THE 12V BATTERY 5. COVER ELECTRICAL BOX AT FURNACE.
Engineering
Issued 21 June 2000
Resolved
REPLACE MISSING EXHAUST LAGGING ON VESSEL'S GENERATOR.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 21 June 2000
Resolved
AT NEXT DRYDOCK, PROPERLY CLOSE UNUSED TOLIET OPENING IN THE FUEL TANK COMPARTMENT.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 21 June 2000
Resolved
CLEAN ALL BILGE SUCTION STRAINERS.
Fire Fighting
Issued 15 June 1998
Resolved
VESSEL MAY NOT CARRY MORE THAN 150 PASSENGERS UNTIL ALL STRUCTURAL FIRE PROTECTION DEFICIENCIES OUTLINED IN MSD GRAND HAVEN LETTER DTD 10MAY98 ARE RESOLVED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR.
Electrical
Issued 5 July 1997
Resolved
Provide metal retaining clips for all wire runs in engine room every 2 ft.
Electrical
Issued 5 July 1997
Resolved
Provide and install proper guards for generator pulleys and secure main diesel engine machinery guards.
Lifesaving
Issued 5 July 1997
Resolved
Provide proper operation of Class "C" EPIRB prior to operating more than 3 miles offshore.
Electrical
Issued 5 July 1997
Resolved
Provide and install cover for 12volt fuse box in wheelhouse and properly label all circuits.
Lifesaving
Issued 5 July 1997
Resolved
Provide 28 properly labeled and retroflectived Type 1 PFD's prior to carriage of more than 190 total persons.
Engineering
Issued 5 July 1997
Resolved
Replace flexible fuel hose on starboard engine from external filter to fuelpump and from engine filter to inboard cylinder bank with acceptable wire braided swedged lock fuel hose.
Engineering
Issued 5 July 1997
Resolved
Properly repair or replace as original both main diesel engine air intakes to prevent excessive oil blow by.
Documentation
Issued 5 August 1996
Resolved
Provide letter of designation for senior deckhand of vessel, as per NVIC 1-91.
Navigation
Issued 25 June 1996
Resolved
PROVIDE UPDATED CHARTS FOR LOCAL OPERATING AREA.
Lifesaving
Issued 25 June 1996
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF WATER LIGHT FOR BUOYANT APPARATUS.
Navigation
Issued 25 June 1996
Resolved
INSTALL STERN RUNNING LIGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAVRULES.
Lifesaving
Issued 25 June 1996
Resolved
PROVIDE 6 ADULT AND 1 CHILD SIZE LIFE JACKET PRIOR TO CARRIAGE OF MORE THAN211 PERSONS.
Lifesaving
Issued 25 June 1996
Resolved
POST DONNING PLACARDS FOR HORSE COLLAR LIFE JACKETS IN CONSPICUOUS PLACES, ACCESSIBLE TO PASSENGERS AND CREW.
Fire Fighting
Issued 25 June 1996
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF HAND FIRE PUMP PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Engineering
Issued 25 June 1996
Resolved
PROPERLY LABEL EMERGENCY FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE DIRECTION.
Engineering
Issued 31 October 1995
Resolved
CONDUCT HYDRO TEST OF AIR RECEIVER TO 1.25xMAWP OR 250PSI IN THE PRESENCE OF A CG MARINE INSPECTOR NLT 30APR96, BUT PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Lifesaving
Issued 31 October 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE 17 SERVICEABLE ADULT TYPE I LIFE PRESERVERS NLT 30APR96, BUT PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Engineering
Issued 1 August 1995
Resolved
CONDUCT HYDRO TEST OF AIR RECEIVER TO 1.5 X MAWP OR 300PSI IN THE PRESENCE OF A CG MARINE INSPECTOR NLT 30SEP95.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 June 1995
Resolved
Replace (2) Ring Life Buoy 60 FT nylon lines with (2) 60 FT floatable lines.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 June 1995
Resolved
Provide 17 serviceable adult Type I life preservers prior to carrying more than 191 passengers, but not later than the compliance date.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 June 1995
Resolved
Properly label all life preserver storage containers with number and type of jackets (adult,child) stowed therein.
Electrical
Issued 20 June 1995
Resolved
Relabel AC power distribution panel directory.
Engineering
Issued 20 June 1995
Resolved
Properly label engine room air receiver tank in accordance with 46 CFR 54.10-20.
Engineering
Issued 30 August 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE MAWP OF AIR RECEIVER AND PROVE SATISFACTORY HYDRO TEST.
Lifesaving
Issued 30 August 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE 7 ADULT AND 1 CHILD PFD.
Lifesaving
Issued 30 August 1994
Resolved
RELABEL BUOYANT APPARATUS WITH CAPACITY AND VESSEL NAME.
Lifesaving
Issued 30 August 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE APPROVED WATER LIGHT FOR BUOYANT APPARATUS.
Navigation
Issued 30 August 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE REQUIRED CURRENT PUBLICATIONS AND CHARTS.
Navigation
Issued 30 August 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE CURRENT DEVIATION CARD FOR COMPASS.
Engineering
Issued 30 August 1994
Resolved
REPAIR TACHOMETER FOR STBD ENGINE.
Navigation
Issued 30 August 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE LOCKING PIN FOR PORT SIDE STEERING ARM.
Lifesaving
Issued 30 August 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE DATED BATTERIES FOR EPIRB.
Lifesaving
Issued 30 August 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE 1 HAND HELD RED FLARE.
Engineering
Issued 30 August 1994
Resolved
REPAIR STBD SIDE ENGINE ROOM VENT DUCT.
Engineering
Issued 21 October 1993
Resolved
Renew ships service generator fuel return line hose using an approved material. Repair must be completed prior to carrying passengers for the 1994 operating season._x001C_ See also MIDR item 2 for case MI93026918.
Electrical
Issued 18 June 1993
Resolved
Renew or repair wiring items as pointed out by inspector.
Lifesaving
Issued 18 June 1993
Resolved
Provide one additional adult PFD. Vessel is limited to 216 total persons until PFD is provided.
Engineering
Issued 18 June 1993
Resolved
Renew ships service generator fuel supply and return hoses with a coast guard approved hose.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 June 1992
Resolved
RENEW ALL PENDANTS ON ALL SIX BUOYANT APPARATUS.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 June 1992
Resolved
PROVIDE 12 EACH ADULT TYPE I PFD'S.
Lifesaving
Issued 13 December 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE 6 ADDITIONAL PADDLES FOR LIFEFLOATS AND LASH ALL PADDLES TO INSIDESOF LIFEFLOATS.
Electrical
Issued 13 December 1990
Resolved
RENEW BATTERIES FOR S/S GENERATOR.
Electrical
Issued 13 December 1990
Resolved
REMOVE NON-APPROVED SPLICE FROM ELECTRICAL SHORE TIE CABLE.
Navigation
Issued 25 May 1990
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF ENGINE ROOM AIR RECEIVER RELIEF.
Lifesaving
Issued 25 May 1990
Resolved
LABEL ENGINE ROOM ESCAPE HATCH ABOVE AND BELOW AS PER 46 CFR 185.30-15.
Fire Fighting
Issued 25 May 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE ONE HAND FIRE AND BILGE PUMP WITH 5 G.P.M. CAPACITY AND SUCTION AND DISCHARGE HOSES.
Fire Fighting
Issued 25 May 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE SPANNER WRENCH FOR FIRE STATION NUMBER 1.
Lifesaving
Issued 25 May 1990
Resolved
RENEW OR REPAIR WATERLIGHT ON BOUYANT APPARATUS.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 May 1989
Resolved
VESSEL IS LIMITED TO 162 ADULTS ON BOARD UNTIL ADDITIONAL PFD'S ARE INSPECTED AND APPROVED NOT LATER THAN COMPLIANCE DATE.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 May 1989
Resolved
VESSEL IS LIMITED TO 13 CHILDREN ON BOARD UNTIL ADDITIONAL PFD'S ARE INSPECTED AND APPROVED NOT LATER THAN COMPLIANCE DATE.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 May 1989
Resolved
MARK EMERGENCY ESCAPE HATCH AS REQUIRED BY REGULATIONS AND DISCUSSED WITH MARINE INSPECTOR NOT LATER THAN COMPLIANCE DATE.
Engineering
Issued 22 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BRACING FOR SAFETY GUARDS IN FRONT OF MAIN ENGINE ALTERNATORS NOT LATER THAN COMPLIANCE DATE.
Electrical
Issued 18 May 1988
Resolved
REPLACE BROKEN PROTECTIVE LIGHT GLOBE NO LATER THAN COMPLIANCE DATE.
Documentation
Issued 18 May 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE EVIDENCE OF OBTAINING AN UP-TO-DATE GREAT LAKES AGMT. RADIO CERTIFICATE NO LATER THAN COMPLIANCE DATE.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 18 May 1988
Resolved
REPLACE TWO (2) BROKEN BRIDGE WINDOWS NO LATER THAN COMPLIANCE DATE.
Casualty record · 1
1 July 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6236327
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 1
M.V. PORT CITY PRINCESS (2017). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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.