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ORCA III
ORCA III is a 1968 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2025, along with 31 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded — and 1 casualty investigation in 2004.
Records from 2004 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 25 February 2025.
- Built
- 1968
- Last inspected
- 25 February 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 31 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2004
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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
25 February 2025
Deficiencies
31 recorded · 2
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
9 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
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Identity
515615
WDN9598
45962
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-45962
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.0 ft × 16.6 ft × 7.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 52 / net 36
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCAMCRAFT INC · CROWN POINT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1968
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAN FRANCISCO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 16 May 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 it52 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
36 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
36 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Vessel history report
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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.
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Inspection history · 15
25 February 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8084116
12 October 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7806001
10 October 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7805895
9 January 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7618513
8 February 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7398016
9 December 2021
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7365609
1 September 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7302269
8 March 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7150378
24 March 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6931071
15 October 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6835076
13 March 2019
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6642164
9 April 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6390595
7 November 2017
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6302540
19 January 2017
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6073308
3 March 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5822978
Deficiency record · 31
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Enhanced survey programme (ESP)
Issued 25 February 2025
No resolution recorded
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel ... giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull... and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. MI observed a cracked weld on transverse frame in lazzarette, port side near bottom of fuel tank. Repair prior to next credit drydock. (46 CFR 177.100)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Enhanced survey programme (ESP)
Issued 25 February 2025
No resolution recorded
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel ... giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull... and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. MI observed a cracked weld in overhead on port side, within the space 2 frames aft of collision bulkhead. Repair prior to next credit dry dock. (46 CFR 177.100)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 25 February 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Observed that the engine room flashlight was inoperable. (46 CFR 183.430)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure. Passenger cabin void: starboard side aftermost portion of sideshell, 2 longitudinal stringers up from chine has signs of water weepage and several pits right beneath stringer. Identify remaining thickness and provide repair proposal at credit drydock.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure. Passenger cabin void: Port side from aft bulkhead between air duct and sideshell, between first two transverse stringers there is pitting on sideshell. Piting is along plate that is outboard of ducting leading up 3 to 4 longitudinal frames. Provide ultrasonic thickness measurement of pitted area at credit drydock.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure. Passenger cabin void: Starboard side 3 longitudinal stringers from center – larger frame that sits on top of stringer is fractured on outboard weld where it ties into transverse frame. Repair at next credit drydock.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure. Fractured weld at forward most overhead stringer along centerline in forepeak. Repair at next credit drydock.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure including the following: inspection of all railings and bulwarks and their attachment to the hull structure. Aft 1/3 of weather deck rails have wastage/holes in various spots which require repair by next credit drydock.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high-water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces: A space with a through-hull fitting below the deepest load waterline, such as a lazarette. Vessel lazarette high level bilge alarm not mounted to vessel which will impede the ability to alarm. Vessel to mount high level alarm to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. Port aft void shutoff valve linkage rod is worn in two spots where a break may occur. Vessel to replace linkage rod to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions and minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Engine room forward centerline overhead light missing protective guard. Vessel to replace guard to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers shall be installed and located to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Engine room portable fire extinguisher is mounted to a bracket that is not secured. Secure extinguisher and bracket to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
The vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Vessel radios were unable to produce the MMSI. Vessel must program their DSC radios with the MMSI to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboat inventory
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Each paddle must be of at least 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs and buoyant. All three life floats were found to not have lashed paddles. Lash all six paddles to their designated life float to satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 10 October 2023
Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel was missing required retroreflective material on both sides of the FWD Life ring. Mate was able to add the retroreflective material to both sides, while marine inspectors were still on the vessel.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 9 January 2023
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. Hydrostatic Release Unit has expired. Replace with new. Until resolved, vessel limited to operating within 3nm of of coastline. 46 CFR 180.64
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 9 January 2023
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section, machinery and fuel tank spaces shall be separated from accommodation spaces by...vapor tight bulkheads of double diagonal wood, marine plywood, steel plate, or equivalent construction. Marine Inspector found several areas where paneling was missing between fuel tank space and accommodation space. Make vapor tight to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.35-1(a) "Old T"
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 15 December 2021
Resolved
At each inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall examine all accessible parts of the interior of the hull. Following fractured welds were found in the lazarette: Forward vertical port 1st frame where it meets the deck, overhead behind ladder, 2nd & 3rd longitudinal frames overhead on starboard side (4 fractured welds), starboard exhaust inboard tied into aft bulkhead, forward bulkhead starboard in front of fuel tank.
46 CFR 176.25-5 (a)(1)(OLD T)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Drainage
Issued 15 December 2021
Resolved
A weathertight door with permanent watertight coamings that comply with the height requirements in Table 171.124 must be provided for each opening located in a deck that gives access into the hull. The stern door into the vessel's accommodation space had a coaming height of 4 inches, not meeting the standards for a vessel on a partially protected route.
46 CFR 171.124 (d) (OLD T)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 15 December 2021
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26ft in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in a space with a through-hull fitting below the deepest load waterline, such as a lazarette. The vessel's visual bilge high level alarm in lazarette was inoperable.
46 CFR 182.530(a)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 15 December 2021
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel. The painter line for the aft lifefloat is not properly secured to the vessel.
46 CFR 180.130 (a)(1)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 15 December 2021
Resolved
The discharge ends of vent pipes shall be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens shall consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30x30 mesh. The vessel's fuel tank vent pipes did not have the appropriate mesh sizing for the flame screens.
46 CFR 182.20-35 (d) (OLD T)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 15 December 2021
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts and U.S. Coast Pilot. The vessel is carrying outdated paper charts and U.S. Coast Pilot.
46 CFR 184.420
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight... Lazzarete hatch was found to be leaking through coaming screw holes.
-46 CFR 179.360
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
On a vessel at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operation station... Vessel was identified to have silence toggles for each bilge protected space.
-46 CFR 182.530
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 15 October 2019
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including the following: Inspection and operation of all watertight closures in the hull, decks, and bulkheads including through hull fittings and sea valves. Vessel's port side midship gray water drain valve was seized in the open position. Prove proper actuation of the gray water valve.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
Endorsements on Certificates of Documentation are valid for one year. Prior to the expiration of that year, the owner of a vessel must apply for renewal. The vessel's current Certificate of Documentation is expired. The vessel submitted an application for renewal on January 25, 2019. Provide proof of current Certificate of Documentation upon receipt to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 67.163
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 March 2019
Resolved
The bilge suctions shall be fitted with suitable strainers having an open area not less than three times the area of the bilge pipe. The bilge suction in the Forepeak Compartment does not have an installed strainer. Install strainer IAW 46CFR182.25-5 (OLD T) to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.25-5
"OLD T"
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 9 April 2018
Resolved
Replace nonmettalic hose in piping for forepeak strainer with piping IAW Sub F. 46CFR182.40-5(b) Old 'T'
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 19 January 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of operational bilge alarm in lazarette space. Alarm currently inoperative. 46 CFR 182.530
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 3 March 2016
Resolved
Procure updated navigation chart, Coast Pilot, and Light List.
Casualty record · 1
26 June 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2114186
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.
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