DISCOVERY

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named DISCOVERY

DISCOVERY is a 1997 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 53 inspections since 1997, most recently in October 2025, along with 34 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2026.

Records from 1997 to 2026. Most recent: casualty investigation, 6 August 2026.

Built: 1997
Last inspected: 22 October 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 53
Deficiencies: 34 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 4 investigations · 2006–2026

Identity

1053400

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WDQ6068

456299

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367579730

Maury page id

psix-456299

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations39

…administrative events8

…with no type recorded6

Years with a record 24 calendar years (1997–2025)

The 53 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)54.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 4.3 ft

Registered tonnagegross 12 / net 12

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderCOMMERCIAL WATER SPORTS · HAVASU CITY AZ · built 1997

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionGasoline Engine

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationTwin Hull

Hailing portLEWES, DE

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 24 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it12 - Simplified, Gross Ton
12 - Simplified, 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

WDQ6068MMSI 367579730 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 17 September 2025, expires 17 September 2035

WDG8648MMSI 367579730 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 June 2013, cancelled 19 August 2023

WCY3560MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 May 1998, cancelled 5 July 2008

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 · 53

22 October 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8256872

25 March 2025 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8099148

17 October 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8020299

23 May 2024 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7917922

4 August 2023 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7738850

31 January 2023 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7628156

9 November 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7592196

13 September 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7309367

12 July 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7257333

1 March 2021 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7147880

10 September 2020 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7054587

17 April 2020 Plan Review "T" Boat · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7096709

18 September 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6894197

13 September 2019 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6810275

27 March 2019 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6650116

13 June 2018 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6440995

3 November 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6300257

22 September 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6272563

14 September 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6265842

7 March 2017 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6100317

14 September 2016 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6000557

17 September 2015 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5721541

12 June 2014 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4886824

13 April 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3440078

11 June 2007 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2958351

1 June 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2948554

25 May 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2924212

22 May 2007 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2947819

1 March 2007 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2878335

24 July 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2723115

12 July 2006 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2711229

11 July 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2711225

23 May 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2643984

29 April 2005 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2345674

21 March 2005 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2315077

27 January 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2284330

23 December 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2263990

19 August 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2170725

3 June 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2085357

27 May 2003 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1802974

11 March 2003 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1755816

16 May 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1616893

14 May 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1420514

15 March 2001 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1415565

24 April 2000 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1466692

14 May 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1118555

13 May 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1388801

30 April 1999 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1397123

4 June 1998 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1127658

7 May 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1469176

20 June 1997 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1378087

20 May 1997 Hull Examination · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1117132

4 May 1997 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight

Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1091760

Deficiency record · 34

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan

Issued 22 October 2025 Resolved

Donning instructions for lifejackets shall be conspicuously posted. Vessel has 02 styles of type 1 PFD's. Vessel required to conspicuously post donning instructions for each style of PFD carried. 46CFR185.516

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 October 2025
Resolution: O/O posted donning instructions for each style of life jacket.

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

Issued 22 October 2025 Resolved

Ring life buoys fitted with floating waterlights shall be operational. Vessel required a floating waterlight iaw COI. Floating waterlight is inoperable. Vessel is restricted from low visability operations. 46CFR180.70

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 October 2025
Resolution: Replaced existing floating water light with a new one. All sat.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 22 October 2025 Resolved

Vessel's shall have navigational lights required in 33CFR83. Vessel's masthead light is extinguished. Vessel is restricted from low visability operations. 33CFR83.22

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 October 2025
Resolution: Masthead light replaced. All sat.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 4 August 2023 Resolved

Vessel required to have 06 red flares and 06 orange flares stowed in a watertight compartment. MI noted vessel had 06 red flares and 02 orange flares. 46CFR180.68

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 August 2023
Resolved 5 August 2023
Resolution: O/O sent picture of additional 06 red flares with expiration date of May 2025 placed on board.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 4 August 2023 Resolved

A vessel must carry a first aid kit approved under series 160.041. Eye wash and aspirin onboard was expired. 46CFR184.710

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 4 August 2023
Resolved 5 August 2023
Resolution: O/O sent picture of new first aid kit iaw 160.041 placed in service on vessel.

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

Issued 13 September 2021 Resolved

An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board. 05 adult life jackets are missing from the vessel. Total person allowed on board reduced to 75 adults. Provide 05 adult life jackets to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 September 2021
Resolved 30 September 2021
Resolution: Verified presence of 05 adult life jackets on board.

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

Issued 10 September 2020 Resolved

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS MUST BE INSTALLED AND LOCATED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE [name withheld] (1) PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER NEAR THE OPERATION STAION WAS FOUND NOT MOUNTED IN AN APPROVED BRACKET.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 September 2020
Resolved 13 September 2020
Resolution: THE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER WAS MOUNTED IN THE APPROPRIATE BRACKET.

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

Issued 10 September 2020 Resolved

EACH LIFE JACKET MUST BE MARKED IN CLEARLY LEGIBLE BLOCK LETTERS WITH THE VESSEL'S NAME. 17 LIFE JACKETS WERE FOUND WITH THE VESSELS NAME MISSING AND/OR WORN. TOTAL PERSONS ALLOWED IS REDUCED TO 63 UNTIL RECTIFIED.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 September 2020
Resolved 10 September 2020
Resolution: ALL SUBJECT LIFE JACKETS WERE RE-STENCILED

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity

Issued 14 September 2017 Resolved

An adult lifejackt must be provided for each passenger carried. Passenger count restricted to 78 adults.

Due 30 September 2017
Resolved 22 September 2017
Resolution: Recieved receitps for missing life jackets.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition

Issued 14 September 2016 Resolved

Provide 16 adult lifejackets to meet total persons allowed on COI. Until verified corrected total adult persons allowed on board shall not exceed 64. 46 CFR 180.71

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 October 2016
Resolved 14 September 2017
Resolution: Life Jackets were in place at the time on the inspection.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 17 September 2015 Resolved

Renew floating light for ring buoy. Vessel restricted to daytime operations.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 October 2015
Resolved 29 September 2015
Resolution: Received confirmation via e-mail picture that the light was replaced with a different type of floating light.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)

Issued 25 May 2007 Resolved

Provide proof of Certificate of Documentation before 25 June 2007.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2007
Resolved 11 June 2007
Resolution: Provided proof of COD.

Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master

Issued 22 May 2007 Resolved

Vessel is not allowed to carry passengers until proof is provided for a licensed master.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 May 2007

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment

Issued 22 May 2007 Resolved

Vessel is not allowed to carry passengers until proof is provided that master is enrolled in the drug and alcohol testing program.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 May 2007

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment

Issued 22 May 2007 Resolved

Vessel is not allowed to carry passengers until proof is provided that deckhand is enrolled in the drug and alcohol testing program.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 May 2007

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Ram

Issued 12 July 2006 Resolved

Repair starboard steering system for ram that is leaking hydraulic fluid. Restricted from carriage of passengers until rectified.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 July 2006
Resolved 17 July 2006
Resolution: Owner replaced entire starboard steering system. Operational test completed to satisfaction of attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 12 July 2006 Resolved

Replace fuel supply hoses on both outboard engines. Hoses cracked from fuel filter to engine. Restricted from carriage of passengers until rectified.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 July 2006
Resolved 17 July 2006
Resolution: All required hoses replaced with approved hoses to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Number

Issued 12 July 2006 Resolved

Provide additional required fire extinguishers IAW letter dated 23 JUL 99. Vessel is required one A-II and three B-II size extinguishers due to no fire pump. Restricted from carriage of passengers until rectified.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 July 2006
Resolved 17 July 2006
Resolution: Provided additional fire extinguishers as required to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability

Issued 12 July 2006 Resolved

Provide three fire buckets onboard vessel as required by letter dated 23 Jul 99.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 July 2006
Resolved 17 July 2006
Resolution: Provided proof of three fire buckets at required to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment

Issued 12 July 2006 Resolved

Provide proof of enrollment in a drug testing program. Restricted from carriage of passengers until rectified.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 July 2006
Resolved 17 July 2006
Resolution: Provided proof of enrollment in a drug testing program with operating vessel.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage

Issued 12 July 2006 Resolved

Label life jacket storage container IAW 46 CFR 180.78

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 July 2006
Resolved 17 July 2006
Resolution: Lifejacket storage container was removed from vessel to be permanently placed on dock.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL

Issued 23 May 2006 Resolved

Provide proof of FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit as required by 47 CFR 80. Vessel is restricted to no more than 1000 feet from shore until proof is provided.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 June 2013
Resolution: FCC Marine Radio operator Permit provided.

Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity

Issued 23 May 2006 Resolved

Provide two 2.5 gallon fire buckets on vessel for a total of three with lanyard and marked as required by 46 CFR 181.610 with in two days.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 May 2006
Resolved 23 May 2006
Resolution: Purchased two new buckets marked and connected lanyards as required.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)

Issued 29 April 2005 Resolved

Provide evidence of current Certificate of Documentation with Coastwise Endorsement.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 May 2005
Resolution: Provided evidence of COD with Coastwise endorsement

Stability › Severe Wind/Roll › General

Issued 23 December 2004 Resolved

Conduct stability test using criteria listed in 46 CFR 178.340 and G-MOC Policy Letter 04-10.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 January 2005
Resolution: Review of vessel files indicates that a proper stability test has been conducted on the vessel.

Documentation › Logs/Records

Issued 28 May 2003 Resolved

Vessel owner is in the process of transfering membership from one drug consortium to another. At the time of the inspection no membership documentation for the current year was available. Vessel owner will provide proof of membership within 30 days by fax. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Drug Test Records

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2003
Resolved 20 June 2003
Resolution: Received copy of enrollment in drug & alcohol consortium. In retrospect this was a no-sail item; vsl must be in compliance in order to operate.

Navigation

Issued 13 May 1999 Resolved

PROVIDE REQUIRED SAFETY RADIO TELEPHONE CERTIFICATE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 May 1999
Resolved 13 May 1999

Fire Fighting

Issued 13 May 1999 Resolved

INSTALL A SELF PRIMING POWER DRIVEN FIRE PUMP IAW 46 CFR 181.300(b)

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 May 1999
Resolved 13 May 1999

Documentation

Issued 7 May 1998 Resolved

PROVIDE PROOF OF FCC RADIO STATION LICENSE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 7 May 1998
Resolved 7 May 1998

Accommodation/Occupational Safety

Issued 7 May 1998 Resolved

PROVIDE PLACARD FOR RADIO DISTRESS CALLS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 7 May 1998
Resolved 7 May 1998

Lifesaving

Issued 7 May 1998 Resolved

STENCIL LOCATION OF CHILD SIZE LIFE JACKETS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 7 May 1998
Resolved 7 May 1998

Lifesaving

Issued 7 May 1998 Resolved

DEMONSTRATE PROPER PROCEDURES FOR MAN OVERBOARD PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS IAW 46CFR185.

Condition: Unknown
Due 7 May 1998
Resolved 7 May 1998

Documentation

Issued 20 May 1997 Resolved

Make vessel documentation available to cognizant USCG OCMI prior to entering vessel into passenger service. _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 20 May 1997
Resolved 20 May 1997

Accommodation/Occupational Safety

Issued 20 May 1997 Resolved

Properly install existing fixed seating or provide details of alternate arrangment to cognizant USCG OCMI for approval prior to entering vessel into passenger service. _x001C_ _x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 20 May 1997
Resolved 20 May 1997

Casualty record · 4

11 July 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2711225

18 September 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6894197

12 July 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 7257333

6 August 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8460933

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.

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.