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FORD

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW)

FORD is a 1966 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in October 2025, along with 34 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations between 2019 and 2022.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 9 October 2025.

Built
1966
Last inspected
9 October 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
21
Deficiencies
34 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2019–2022

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 9 October 2025
Recorded inspections21
…physical examinations19
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies 34 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)
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.
505256
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDJ6975
MISLE id
45335
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-45335

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)58.0 ft × 15.0 ft × 7.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 42 / net 28
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBREAUX'S BAY CRAFT · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1966
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portLOS ANGELES, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 18 November 2025 · expires 30 November 2026
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 it42 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
28 - 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.
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Inspection history · 21

9 October 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8037511
3 April 2025 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8037534
13 August 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7733995
15 August 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7607017
18 April 2023 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7606537
9 February 2023 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7637238
19 September 2022 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7561694
19 September 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7791916
18 August 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7537111
18 August 2021 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7277950
28 April 2021 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7184666
4 November 2020 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7088847
19 September 2019 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6751252
5 September 2019 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6805394
5 September 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6814236
28 January 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6609217
14 August 2018 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6511537
27 June 2018 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6457710
12 September 2017 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6256447
22 March 2017 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6102603
18 August 2016 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5947211

Deficiency record · 34

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 October 2025 Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection and any SOLAS Certificates must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. MI observed COI was not posted on the vessel.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 October 2025
Resolved 28 October 2025
Resolution: Recieved photos of posted COI. Deficiency cleared.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 15 August 2023 Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with a hand operated portable fire pump having a capacity of at least 5 gallons per minute. This fire pump shall be equipped with suction and discharge hose suitable for use in fire fighting. Vessel did not have a portable fire pump on board. Provide a portable fire pump or vessel may comply with new regulations and provide 3 fire buckets of 2.5 gallons each with attached lanyard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 August 2023
Resolved 29 August 2023
Resolution: Fire buckets provided
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 August 2023 Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with an approved adult type life preserver for each -person carried. MI discovered 03 kapok PFD's with compromised buoyancy chambers and no longer serviceable. Provide 03 type 1 PFD's marked with vessel name. Vessel is reduce to carrying 62 passengers.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2023
Resolved 29 August 2023
Resolution: 03 new type 1 pfds provided
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 August 2023 Resolved
Acid batteries shall be located in a tray of lead or other suitable material resistant to deteriorating action by the electrolyte. Main engine starting batteries (8D size) are located in aluminum bins on weather deck without a corrosive resistant lining. Provide suitable tray or lining for battery boxes.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2023
Resolved 31 August 2023
Resolution: Battery boxes have been lined with polyethylene
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 15 August 2023 Resolved
Vessels shall be equipped with a suitable number of portable battery lights. Vessel only had 01 portable light in pilothouse. Provide an additional portable light for use in E/R.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2023
Resolved 29 August 2023
Resolution: 02 protable lights provided
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 15 August 2023 Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessels first aid kit had contents that was expired. Replace expired contents or replace first aid kit with an approval of 160.041.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 September 2023
Resolved 29 August 2023
Resolution: New first aid kit provided
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 19 September 2022 Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of main propulsion engines to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector or provide signed engineer report attesting to the proper operation and cause of engine failure. Vessel reported a loss of propulsion, initial cause was believed to be due to misalignment of fuel system causing engines to run dry and air bleed into system.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 19 September 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 18 August 2022 Resolved
Water for cooling the exhaust pipe, other than a vertical exhaust, must be injected into the exhaust system as near to the engine manifold as practicable. The water shall pass through the entire length of the exhaust pipe. Generator exhaust in Laz compartment has a pin hole leak one foot from the transom. 46CFR 182.425(b)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 August 2022
Resolved 9 February 2023
Resolution: Vessel cut out old piping with pin hole leak and welded in 1ft section of new piping.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Identified expired medications in the first aid kit.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2021
Resolved 9 September 2021
Resolution: Operator replaced the existing first aid kit with a new first aid kit.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart. Plastic zip ties have been utilized to adhere cables and wires within the engine space overhead.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2021
Resolved 9 September 2021
Resolution: Operator intalled metal hangers to support cables.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
Prior to departing on a voyage, the passenger count must be communicated verbally or in writing, and available ashore at the vessel's normal berthing location or with a representative of the owner or managing operator of the vessel. The passenger count shall be available to the Coast guard upon request. Vessel personnel were not aware of the requirement to provide passenger count ashore.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2021
Resolved 18 August 2022
Resolution: Verified vessel has established procedures to account for passenger count.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, but must not be fewer than the minimum number required. The portable fire extinguishers located within the bunk room had not been serviced by a certified technician. Therefore, the portable fire extinguisher could not be included in the total count of required extinguishers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2021
Resolved 9 September 2021
Resolution: Portable fire extinguisher has been serviced by a certified technician.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. The nautical charts were found to be out of date (last revision CY2019).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2021
Resolved 9 September 2021
Resolution: Operator replaced the outdated charts with new charts.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Seven adult life jackets were found to be unserviceable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2021
Resolved 9 September 2021
Resolution: Operator purchased new life jackets and placed onboard the vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
Child size life jackets equal to at least ten percent of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided, or such greater number as necessary to provide a life jacket for each person being carried that is smaller than the lower size limit of the adult life jackets provided to meet this section. Two child life jackets were found to be unserviceable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2021
Resolved 9 September 2021
Resolution: Operator purchased and placed onboard two child size life jackets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
A vessel must have one or more ring life buoys as follows: A vessel of not more than 26 feet in length must carry a minimum of one life buoy of not less than 20 inches in diameter. The life buoy was found to be deteriorated and unserviceable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2021
Resolved 9 September 2021
Resolution: Operator removed the derteriorated life ring and replaced it with a new life ring.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
A cooking appliance must be installed to prevent movement in heavy seas. Microwave was not secured to prevent movement.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2021
Resolved 9 September 2021
Resolution: Operator secured the microwave to prevent movement/shifting.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 November 2020 Resolved
The passenger count must be communicated verbally or in writing, and available ashore at the vessel's normal berthing location or with a representative of the owner or managing operator of the vessel. Vessel has not been communicating passenger count with on-shore representative. Master was notified, and will share passenger count with office moving forward. 46 CFR 185.504; 10c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Corrected on the spot. Master was notified, and will share passenger count with office moving forward.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Garbage record book
Issued 4 November 2020 Resolved
The master or person in charge of a ship to which this section applies shall ensure that the ship is not operated unless a garbage management plan meeting paragraph (b) of this section is on the ship and that each person handling garbage follows the plan. Vessel was not following their waste management plan, stating that garbage being removed from the ship should be logged. Conducted training with crew, and masters on the vessel will log all garbage being removed moving forward. 33 CFR 151.57(a); 10c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Corrected on the spot. Masters on the vessel will log all garbage being removed moving forward.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 4 November 2020 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. One of the life jackets available onboard did not have a corresponding donning placard posted. Vessel found an appropriate placard and posted it. 46 CFR 185.516(a); 10c
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Corrected on the spot. Posted a placard for the lifejackets available onboard.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 19 September 2019 Resolved
Hatches on a flush deck on a protected route must be weather tight. No gastete were found in the main engine room hatches. Prove weather tight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2019
Resolved 23 September 2019
Resolution: Drain holes were cleaned and drainage was tested by spraying the deck with the vessels fire hose.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 September 2019 Resolved
Port nav light was found extiungished. Prove proper operation of the port nav light.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 September 2019
Resolved 23 September 2019
Resolution: Crew found a loose wire, made repairs tested sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 September 2019 Resolved
Prove proper operation of the stbd propulsion engine prior to carrying passengers or cargo.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 September 2019
Resolved 6 September 2019
Resolution: Replaced the starboard engine coolant pump.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 14 August 2018 Resolved
Prove proper operation of the lazzarette bilge alarm and submersible pump.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 August 2018
Resolved 14 August 2018
Resolution: The company electrician repaired both the alarm and the pump.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 14 August 2018 Resolved
Make permanent or temporary repairs to the unused thru hull on the port side in the lazzarette.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 August 2018
Resolved 17 August 2018
Resolution: Permanent repairs were made by cropping out the wasted thru hull and renewing the aluminum.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 14 August 2018 Resolved
If temporary repairs the the thru hull in the lazaraette are made, submit plans for a permanent repair to be completed no later than the next dry dock (2019).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 September 2018
Resolved 17 August 2018
Resolution: Permanent repairs were made by cropping out the wasted thru hull and renewing the aluminum.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 August 2018 Resolved
Provide 6 type 1 PFD's to meet carriage requirements of the COI.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 August 2018
Resolved 14 August 2018
Resolution: 6 new type PFD's were labeled and placed in service.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 August 2018 Resolved
One BII fire extinguisher was found with a 2033 hydrostatic test date. Provide one BII fire extinguisher to meet carriage requirements of the COI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 August 2018
Resolved 14 August 2018
Resolution: A new extinguisher was place in service.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 22 March 2017 Resolved
Conduct hull guaging/NDT in areas indicated by marine inspector. (Main Cargo Hold, Engine room and lazarette)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2017
Resolved 28 March 2017
Resolution: Gauging report provided to MI.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Valve
Issued 22 March 2017 Resolved
Repair or replace port and starboard MDE raw water valves.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2017
Resolved 28 March 2017
Resolution: Valve was repaired to the satisfaction of LMI.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Valves
Issued 22 March 2017 Resolved
Replace 1 1/4" ball valve for fire pump suction
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2017
Resolved 28 March 2017
Resolution: Valve was replaced with new.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 22 March 2017 Resolved
Repair separated welds on longitudinal frame in bunk room bilge.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2017
Resolved 13 April 2017
Resolution: Repaired as original.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 22 March 2017 Resolved
Crop and renew areas in lazarette and engine room as indicated by inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 April 2017
Resolved 13 April 2017
Resolution: Inserts installed to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 18 August 2016 Resolved
06 lifejackets had degraded and cracked reflective tape. Replace tape to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector. Vessel limited to 58 passengers until all lifejackets have been repaired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 September 2016
Resolved 19 August 2016
Resolution: Retro reflective material has been added to the 6 lifejackets.

Casualty record · 2

5 September 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6814236
19 September 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7791916
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.