EXPLORER 1

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

EXPLORER 1 is a 1997 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 1997, most recently in November 2023, along with 22 deficiencies.

Records from 1997 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 1 November 2023.

Built: 1997
Last inspected: 1 November 2023
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 25
Deficiencies: 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

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WCX 8157

456278

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UNITED STATES

MMSI

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Maury page id

psix-456278

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations23

…administrative events2

Years with a record 18 calendar years (1997–2023)

The 25 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 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 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 it4 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
4 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net 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 · 25

1 November 2023 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Myrtle Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7818782

2 June 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Myrtle Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6167063

15 December 2015 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Myrtle Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5785615

19 June 2012 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4348727

10 January 2012 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4242851

19 July 2011 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4087226

31 January 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3936130

13 July 2009 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3532985

19 March 2009 Deadweight Survey

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3451649

21 July 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3274855

15 June 2007 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2954368

30 May 2007 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2944404

9 June 2006 Annual Inspection · Simplified Stability Test

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2667235

2 June 2005 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2356523

28 May 2004 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2065806

2 June 2003 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1803685

14 May 2002 Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1614544

15 May 2001 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1453880

16 May 2000 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1454817

12 May 1999 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1438852

21 July 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1433359

23 December 1997 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 780955

21 May 1997 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1114924

21 May 1997 Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1422864

14 April 1997 Plan Review "T" Boat · Hull Examination · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1463302

Deficiency record · 22

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 15 December 2015 Resolved

Pontoons were unserviceable due to wastage/thinning.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel has been out of service since 2015. Vessel would have to undergo a full COI and drydock examination prior to obtaining a COI

Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Marking

Issued 19 June 2012 Resolved

Distress Signal case not properly marked. Mark distress case with clear visible letters IAW 46CFR185.614

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 3 July 2012
Resolved 3 July 2012
Resolution: POC properly marked distress signal case.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)

Issued 19 June 2012 Resolved

SOLAS retro-reflective tape on ring lifebuoy coming off. Repair/replace to good working order IAW 46CFR185.604(i)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 3 July 2012
Resolved 3 July 2012
Resolution: Repaired with new SOLAS retro-reflective tape.

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket

Issued 19 June 2012 Resolved

Fwd fire extinguisher bracket found rusted beyond repair. Replace with new bracket IAW 46CFR181.520

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 3 July 2012
Resolved 3 July 2012
Resolution: Replaced with new bracket.

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 19 June 2012 Resolved

Stern nav light found inop. Repair/replace stern light to good working order. Limited to daytime operations and while visibility is clear to within 3nm.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 July 2012
Resolution: POC resolved/repaired stern light to good working order.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition

Issued 19 June 2012 Resolved

Found 26 life jackets unusable. destroyed pfds and limited operations to 23 passengers and 2 crew until new lifejackets provided.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 July 2012
Resolution: POC replaced 26 lifejackets with new PFDs.

Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Stenciling

Issued 15 June 2007 Resolved

RESTENCIL FIRE BUCKETS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 29 June 2007
Resolved 20 July 2007
Resolution: Fire buckets were restenciled.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition

Issued 15 June 2007 Resolved

PASSENGER COUNT REDUCED TO 48 UNTIL REJECTED LIFE JACKETS ARE REPLACED.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 July 2007
Resolution: New lifejackets were purchased.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Steering Magnetic Compass

Issued 15 June 2007 Resolved

REPAIR COMPASS LIGHT.

Condition: Unknown
Due 29 June 2007
Resolved 20 July 2007
Resolution: Compass light was repaired.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 15 June 2007 Resolved

PROVIDE A CG APPROVED FIRST AID KIT.

Condition: Unknown
Due 29 June 2007
Resolved 20 July 2007
Resolution: A new CG approved first aid kit was purchased.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage

Issued 2 June 2005 Resolved

PROVIDE PROOF OF CHEMICAL TESTING AS OUTLINED ON PROGRAM AUDIT.

Due 2 June 2005
Resolved 2 June 2005
Resolution: FAX AND PHONE CONVERSATION WITH COMPANY PROGRAM REP.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)

Issued 28 May 2004 Resolved

REPAIR CLASS I RETROREFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON LIFEJACKETS AS NEEDED. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Retroreflective Material

Due 10 June 2004
Resolved 9 June 2004
Resolution: FAX.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type IV)

Issued 2 June 2003 Resolved

PROPERLY LABEL LIFERING WITH VESSEL NAME PRIOR TO CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marking

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 17 June 2003
Resolved 16 June 2003
Resolution: SAT

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type IV)

Issued 2 June 2003 Resolved

PROPERLY INSTALL RETROFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON LIFERING PRIOR TO CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Retroreflective Material

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 17 June 2003
Resolved 16 June 2003
Resolution: SAT

Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion)

Issued 2 June 2003 Resolved

CONDUCT SATISFACTORY TEST OF VESSEL PROPULSION MACHINERY. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Operation

Due 3 July 2003
Resolved 16 June 2003
Resolution: SAT

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction

Issued 2 June 2003 Resolved

CONDUCT SATISFACTORY UNDERWAY DRILLS.

Due 3 July 2003
Resolved 16 June 2003
Resolution: SAT

Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Gasoline Fuel Tank Ventilation

Issued 14 May 2002 Resolved

REPAIR/REPLACE PORT FUEL VENT.

Condition: Unknown
Due 20 May 2002
Resolved 15 May 2002
Resolution: REPLACED PORT/STBS FUEL VENTS. CONFIRMEND VIA FAX DOCUMENTATION.

Fire Fighting › Fire Main

Issued 14 May 2002 Resolved

INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL 2 1/2 GALLON FIRE BUCKETS.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 20 May 2002
Resolved 15 May 2002
Resolution: CLEARED VIA FAXDOCUMENTATION.

Documentation

Issued 16 May 2000 Resolved

PROVIDE CURRENT DRUG CONSORTIUM CONTRACT, EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, AND PROCEDURES FOR SERIOUS MARINE INCIDENT.

Condition: Unknown
Due 30 May 2000
Resolved 24 May 2000

Unknown

Issued 21 May 1997 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Condition: Unknown
Due 5 June 1997
Resolved 18 December 1997

Documentation

Issued 21 May 1997 Resolved

PROVIDE/POST FCC STATION LICENSE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 18 December 1997
Resolved 18 December 1997

Navigation

Issued 21 May 1997 Resolved

PROVIDE CHARTS AND NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS AS REQUIRED._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 18 December 1997
Resolved 18 December 1997

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.