NORTH CHANNEL

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

Built: 1967
Last inspected: 23 September 2025
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 16
Deficiencies: 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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 23 September 2025

Recorded inspections16

…physical examinations14

…administrative events2

Deficiencies 12 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

511107

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WAL 9898

45666

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-45666

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.7 ft × 30.4 ft × 6.1 ft

Registered tonnagegross 67 / net 46

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderBLOUNT MARINE CORPORATION · WARREN RI, UNITED STATES · built 1967

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portALGONAC, MI

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg

DocumentationValid · issued 2 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 it67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
46 - 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 · 16

23 September 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8238654

3 October 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8013156

19 September 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7794288

20 September 2022 Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7562936

15 September 2022 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7559335

14 October 2021 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7332368

7 October 2020 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7073026

16 October 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6836392

21 February 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 6629609

20 September 2018 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6545109

5 April 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6385842

23 March 2018 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6380469

3 January 2018 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6332073

20 September 2017 COI Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6240077

7 July 2017 Excursion Permit

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6200904

7 June 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5902068

Deficiency record · 12

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 14 October 2021 Resolved

The owner/operator shall instruct each crew member at least once every three months as to the duties they are expected to perform in an emergency. Vessel crew needs familiarization training on bilge pumping arrangement and use of foam eductor, as they were unsure of use/set-up. CITE 46 CFR 185.420

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 November 2021
Resolved 1 November 2021
Resolution: Use of the foam applicator has been incorporated into the training program for the crew.

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

Issued 14 October 2021 Resolved

Foam eductor threads were worn and could not connect to hose. Renew/replace and test to satisfaction of local marine inspector. CITE 49 CFR 176.315

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 November 2021
Resolved 1 November 2021
Resolution: The nozzle on board the North channel had different threads, owner ordered an adaptor and placed it in service on the vessel. Owner also verified the other vessels did not require an adaptor.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 14 October 2021 Resolved

At every vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces, see there is no excessive accumulation of oil that might create a fire hazard. Found oil misted throughout engine space. Clean oil. CITE 46 CFR 176.830(b)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 November 2021
Resolved 1 November 2021
Resolution: Engine room has been cleaned

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)

Issued 14 October 2021 Resolved

Found alcohol swabs were expired in Aug 2021. Company has new swabs on order. Upon delivery, provide evidence to satisfaction of local marine inspector. CITE 46 CFR 185.212

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 November 2021
Resolved 3 November 2021
Resolution: Received email photo of new alcohol test strips.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 7 October 2020 Resolved

THE BILGE SUCTIONS SHALL BE FITTED WITH SUITABLE STRAINERS HAVING AN OPEN AREA NOT LESS THAN 3X THE AREA OF THE BILGE PIPE. NO STRAINER WAS FOUND ON EITHER BILGE SUCTION IN THE ENGINE ROOM.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 November 2020
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: Received pictures via email showing installation of strainers on the bilge suction lines.

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

Issued 7 October 2020 Resolved

AN ADULT LIFEJACKET MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH PERSON CARRIED ON BOARD A VESSEL. ONE LIFE JACKET WAS FOUND TO HAVE DETERIORATED FOAM. LIFEJACKET WAS DESTROYED AND IMMEDIATELY REPLACED.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 October 2020
Resolution: Cleared on the spot

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries

Issued 20 September 2018 Resolved

Vessel shall keep an accurate passenger count on shore for each voyage.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 September 2018
Resolved 17 October 2019
Resolution: The vessel has agreed to keep a passenger count and call it in to a voice recording system prior to each voyage.

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

Issued 20 September 2018 Resolved

Vessels name needs to be in block letters on lifebouy

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 September 2018
Resolved 29 October 2018
Resolution: Exemption given to company.

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

Issued 20 September 2018 Resolved

Water light on/for lifebouy shall be attached with a 3' lanyard with quick disconnect.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 September 2018
Resolved 29 October 2018
Resolution: Water light was installed in the correct location.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 20 September 2017 Resolved

MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO TWO 1" APPOX. HOLES WITHIN THE STARBOARD MAINLAND SIDE PEAK AND #2 WITHIN BEHIND THE RUBRAIL NEAR TRANS BULKHEAD BY CROP AND RENEWAL TO GOOD STEEL.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2017
Resolved 17 October 2019
Resolution: This deficiency was rectified before the vessel went back into the water after drydock inspection. New steel was put in place and drainage holes were installed in rubrail to avoid future corrosion.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage

Issued 7 June 2016 Resolved

Seperate childrens and adult pfds.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 June 2016
Resolved 7 June 2016
Resolution: Jackets properly stowed.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material

Issued 7 June 2016 Resolved

Clean, make appropriate repairs to retroflective material on lifejackets.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 June 2016
Resolved 7 June 2016
Resolution: New retroflective tape added to 12 floatation devices.

Ownership record

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