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FREEDOM BELLE

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

FREEDOM BELLE is a 1967 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 1984, most recently in August 1996, along with 43 deficiencies.

Records from 1984 to 1996. Most recent: inspection, 19 August 1996.

Built
1967
Last inspected
19 August 1996
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
26
Deficiencies
43 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
508441
IMO number
—
Call sign
WX8875
MISLE id
45529
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
—
Maury page id
psix-45529

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations12
…administrative events8
…with no type recorded6
Years with a record 12 calendar years (1984–1996)
The 26 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 30 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 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

Tonnage as PSIX records it45 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 26

19 August 1996 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1090430
15 May 1996 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1083200
16 November 1995 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 877944
26 September 1995 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 877325
19 April 1995 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1360037
30 November 1994 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1177677
18 April 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1167759
22 March 1994 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1377152
29 November 1993 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1394027
14 January 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 831013
19 October 1992 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1255230
2 September 1992 Administrative
Administrative · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 959354
11 August 1992 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1265781
29 November 1991 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1249879
1 November 1990 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 899817
6 September 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1241948
28 August 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 908393
2 July 1990 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1234696
10 April 1990 Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 899798
4 April 1990 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1215180
18 October 1989 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1346280
20 September 1988 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1196534
17 January 1986 Credit Drydock
Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 999762
25 October 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 994433
11 April 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 983654
4 May 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1280458

Deficiency record · 43

Engineering
Issued 26 September 1995 Resolved
DOUBLE-NUT OR USE OTHER APPROPRIATE METHOD TO SECURE REDUCTION GEAR CONTROLCABLES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 September 1995
Resolved 26 September 1995
Unknown
Issued 26 September 1995 Resolved
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR SENIOR DECK HAND TO MANEUVER VESSEL ALONGSIDE PIER.NOTE SAME IN THE VESSEL'S OFFICIAL LOG.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 September 1995
Resolved 26 September 1995
Fire Fighting
Issued 26 September 1995 Resolved
PROPERLY MOUNT B-I FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN STARBOARD ENGINE ROOM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 September 1995
Resolved 26 September 1995
Electrical
Issued 26 September 1995 Resolved
REPLACE SPACE HEATER WIRE NUT CONNECTIONS IN PORT FOREPEAK WITH APPROVED BUTT-SPLICES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 September 1995
Resolved 26 September 1995
Electrical
Issued 26 September 1995 Resolved
PROPERLY MOUNT SPACE HEATER TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN STARBOARD FOREPEAK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 September 1995
Resolved 26 September 1995
Lifesaving
Issued 29 November 1993 Resolved
Total persons on board vessel is reduced to 149 until 157 serviceable lifejackets are on board.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 November 1993
Resolved 29 November 1993
Electrical
Issued 29 November 1993 Resolved
Install circuit overload protection for stbd E/R emergency lighting.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 December 1993
Resolved 3 December 1993
Electrical
Issued 29 November 1993 Resolved
In both P/S enginerooms, properly secure all electical wiring that is hanging loose.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 November 1993
Resolved 29 November 1993
Electrical
Issued 29 November 1993 Resolved
Blank off open slot in circuit panel underneath bridge console.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 November 1993
Resolved 29 November 1993
Engineering
Issued 29 November 1993 Resolved
In accordance with 46 CFR 58.01-20, install adequate machinery guards in way of belts and pulleys on both main diesel engines.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 November 1993
Resolved 29 November 1993
Engineering
Issued 29 November 1993 Resolved
Properly secure all main engine fuel return lines for both P/S engines.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 November 1993
Resolved 29 November 1993
Engineering
Issued 29 November 1993 Resolved
Make permanent repairs to stbd main engine sea suction piping.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 December 1993
Resolved 3 December 1993
Engineering
Issued 29 November 1993 Resolved
Replace flexible supply hose at the stbd fuel tank and properly secure so that hose does not carry the weight of the entire run.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 November 1993
Resolved 29 November 1993
Engineering
Issued 29 November 1993 Resolved
Replace port fuel tank supply line where it is twisted.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 November 1993
Resolved 29 November 1993
Engineering
Issued 29 November 1993 Resolved
Replace port fuel tank fill line grounding wire.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 November 1993
Resolved 29 November 1993
Lifesaving
Issued 1 November 1990 Resolved
PROVIDE 14 NEW APPROVED ADULT LIFE JACKETS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 November 1990
Resolved 29 November 1991
Lifesaving
Issued 1 November 1990 Resolved
PROVIDE 3 NEW ORANGE SMOKE FLARES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 November 1990
Resolved 29 November 1991
Navigation
Issued 28 August 1990 Resolved
REMOUNT FORWARD MAST LIGHT TO PROVIDE AT LEAST I METER VERTICLE SEPARATION BETWEEN IT AND SIDELIGHTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 August 1990
Resolved 28 August 1990
Lifesaving
Issued 2 July 1990 Resolved
PROVIDE 68 ADDITIONAL ADULT LIFE PRESERVERS AND 8 ADDITIONAL CHILD LIFE PRESERVERS. VESSEL IS LIMITED TO 85 ADULT PASSENGERS AND 8 CHILD PASSENGERSUNTIL THIS REQUIREMENT IS SATISFIED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 July 1990
Resolved 2 July 1990
Deck/Cargo
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REWIRE BOW WINCH.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REWELD BOW RAILS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REPAIR/ATTACH CAPTIVE CHAINS - DECK HATCHES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REPAIR FRAME FASTENERS - P & S FWD OF E/R, P & S UNDER MUFFLERS, P & S UNDER F/O TANKS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Engineering
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REPAIR LEAK - PORT EXH THRU - HULL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REPAIR LOOSE RAILING - UPPER DECK
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Navigation
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
PROVIDE 8" BELL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Lifesaving
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
PROVIDE CORRECT WEAK LINK - STBD RAFT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Navigation
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REPAIR PORT LOWER RUDDER SUPPORTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Documentation
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
RENEW FCC LICENSES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Documentation
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
POST ORGINAL COI
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Navigation
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REPAIR P & S STEERING RAM MOUNTING BOLTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Navigation
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REPAIR PINS AND LOCKING DEVICES - RAM TO QUADRANT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Deck/Cargo
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
PROVIDE LOCKING DEVICE PORT CROSS LINK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Navigation
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
OVERHAUL STBD UPPER RUDDER BUSHING ( 2ND DECK).
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Lifesaving
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
PROVIDE 86 ADDTIONAL PFD'S AND 8 ADDITIONAL CHILD PFD'S. VSL IS LIMITED TO 63 PASSENGERS UNTIL REQUIREMENT IS COMPLETED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REPAIR LOOSE RAILINGS ON AFT RAIL (REMANTLY MOUNT TO ENSURE RIGIDITY).
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Engineering
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
DOUBLE CLAMP FUEL FILL, VENT & FUEL HOSE'S.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Engineering
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REPAIR STBD REMOTE FUEL SHUT DOWN
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Deck/Cargo
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
SEAL OLD STACKS ( HOLES AND MAIN DECK CONNECTION).
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REPAIR HOLES ON PORT SIDE MAIN DECK ( 2 ON PORT SIDE).
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Electrical
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
INSTALL COVER BREAKER PANEL IN GALLEY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Electrical
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
INSTALL BLANKS - MAIN DIST. PANEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990
Electrical
Issued 4 April 1990 Resolved
REPAIR FLOURESCENT LIGHT AFT DECK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 April 1990
Resolved 4 April 1990

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.