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ISLANDER
ISLANDER is a 1968 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 46 deficiencies and 6 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2023.
Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 February 2026.
- Built
- 1968
- Last inspected
- 18 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 46 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 6 investigations · 2002–2023
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
18 February 2026
…with no type recorded3
Deficiencies
46 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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
512505
WDQ2261
45761
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-45761
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)79.7 ft × 23.3 ft × 6.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 92 / net 77
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDITTMAR & DONALDSON · COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1968
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAN DIEGO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 24 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it92 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
77 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
77 - 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 29
18 February 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8312095
9 December 2025
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8276501
22 April 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8116914
3 October 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8013736
22 April 2024
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7899736
29 February 2024
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7861772
10 October 2023
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7807121
10 October 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7809518
3 August 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7841916
17 April 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7669992
17 April 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7670505
20 October 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7581262
7 April 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7426790
3 February 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7404084
29 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7333671
23 August 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7295674
18 May 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7200105
22 June 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6992584
14 May 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6953207
19 February 2020
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6913184
27 November 2019
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6863022
13 May 2019
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6681309
12 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6538981
23 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6519824
4 June 2018
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6434087
29 May 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6427611
6 June 2017
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6167243
25 May 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5886404
14 April 2016
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5836182
Deficiency record · 46
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 1 January 2026
Resolved
Vessel does not have adequate means of escape as required by 46 CFR 177.500. Rectify prior to the carriage of passengers.
46CFR177.500
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Provide vessel with valid FCC station license certificate.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
CO2 bottles and piping were found unsecured, provide bottles and piping with permanent fastening to remain secure in all sea conditions.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Main engine raycor fuel bowls were found full of diesel fuel. Remove diesel fuel from flame impingement bowls.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Engine room fuel day tank was found with non-fuel rated hose for sight glass. Make proper repairs with proper hose to prevent leakage of fuel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 22 April 2024
Resolved
Vessel life rafts were removed for inspection. Replace life-rafts and make available for follow on inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2024
Resolved
07 Life Jacket lights inop. Vessel passenger count restricted by 7 until replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2024
Resolved
Aft ring buoy grab line deteriorated. Replace line.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2024
Resolved
Floating light on top ring buoy found to be inop. Repair or replace light. If batteries are replaced provide batter manufacturer and model no. Vessel restricted to daytime operations until repaired.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 22 April 2024
Resolved
Engine room smoke detector found to be removed. Replace detector and provide for follow on inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 22 April 2024
Resolved
Smoke detector in Galley space was not present. Install interconnected smoke detector to Galley space.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Port hand rail sustained damaged due to collision with rec-boat, Submit repair proposal and repair prior carriage of passenger.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 April 2023
Resolved
Port generator failed to start during inspection. Provide two sources for vital systems.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 April 2023
Resolved
Open wire found in Forepeak IWO port side aft floor. Terminate wire in Junction Box.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 April 2023
Resolved
Distribution panel in accommodation space found to have open access within the panel. Install blanks to eliminate electrical hazard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 April 2023
Resolved
STBD generator found to have disconnected ground wire. Re-connect wire.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 April 2022
Resolved
The jacketing on the starboard genset power cable was compromised. Repair/replace as necessary.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 April 2022
Resolved
Both fuel tanks in the lazerette were not bonded. Install bonding wires to each fuel tank.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 18 May 2021
Resolved
Fire main system's pressure gauge was found inoperable. Replace gauge and prove proper operation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 May 2021
Resolved
New shore power cable was installed without retaining fastener where it enters the power panel. Provide cable with vibration/chafe resistant fitting at power panel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 May 2021
Resolved
Both generator's main cable feed was found to be backed-out of the clamp fitting where it enters the generator. Inspect cable conductors for chafe damage, and properly refasten both generator clamp fittings.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 August 2020
Resolved
Wire sheathing was split open on shore power cable in main engine room distribution box. Complete temporary repairs by taping with electrical tape immediately, and conduct permanent repair/replacement within 90 days.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 July 2020
Resolved
Vessel has unauthorized welding cable installed on the main breaker panel. Identify and remove all welding cable and replace with approved UL Boat or UL Marine cable of appropriate size to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
STARBOARD SIDE FUEL OIL SHUTOFF VALVE WAS INOPERABLE AND RENDERED INCAPABLE OF SECURING FUEL OIL SUPPLY TO ENGINES.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
GALLEY INTERLOCKS THAT SECURE POWER TO GRIDDLE AND EXHAUST FAN WERE SKIPPED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. PROVE CORRECT INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF INTERLOCKS PRIOR TO CONDUCTING GALLEY OPERATIONS.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
ALL VESSELS CARRYING INFLATABLE SURVIVAL CRAFT MUST HAVE A PLACARD NEAR THE CRAFT CONTAINING LAUNCHING INSTRUCTIONS.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 21 February 2020
Resolved
Examine all accessible parts of the exterior & interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads & weather deck. Vessel to remove/cut out to good wood & make permanent repairs to the area IWO portable water line thru bulkhead on the port side bottom of the fwd aft steering bulkhead. (to be completed cleared by San Diego Inspection)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 November 2019
Resolved
Clean hydraulic oil from electrical cabinet behind helm in wheel house.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 27 November 2019
Resolved
Place emergency escape label above aft escape hatch.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 November 2019
Resolved
Label unmarked fuses in distribution panels throughout vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 November 2019
Resolved
Vessel has been identified as having various A/C electrical modifications since initial certification. Sector San Diego does not have vessel's electrical plans on file. Provide a one-line electrical drawing for all A/C switchboards and distribution panels. Include all circuit loads, conductor sizes, and over current protection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 13 May 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the Mast head lamp prior to night time operations.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 May 2019
Resolved
Renew the life ring located on the aft blkhd of the pilot house.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 May 2019
Resolved
Renew the life ring float light battery. Correct prior to night time operations.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 13 May 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of forepeak bilge high water audible alarm.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 13 May 2019
Resolved
Ensure engine room vent covers properly latch.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 12 September 2018
Resolved
NAME: Vsl is broadcasting NAME with Vsl type precursor (NAME must not include Vsl type precursors, e.g. F/V, M/V)
Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations › Steps
Issued 6 June 2017
Resolved
Replace rescue ladder.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 6 June 2017
Resolved
Replace worn handles on fuel manifold.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
Provide F/P pressure gauge.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
Properly mount 2nd F/E in E/R.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Official Number (US)
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
Properly mark vessel name and hailing port on stern and name on port and starboard bow.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 14 April 2016
Resolved
Repair railing on both port and starboard top deck next to lifesaving equiptment.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Hose
Issued 14 April 2016
Resolved
Cap all cutoff flexible hoses in the engineroom.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 14 April 2016
Resolved
Repair leaking fuel oil manifold valves in the engine room.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Spark Producing Device
Issued 14 April 2016
Resolved
Install lighting fixture covers on the mess deck.
Casualty record · 6
28 July 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1653721
21 August 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2473367
28 October 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3634456
23 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6519824
29 September 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 dead · activity 7333671
10 October 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7809518
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.