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SOUND BOUND III
SOUND BOUND III is a 1997 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2017, most recently in October 2025, along with 25 deficiencies, 1 operational control, 1 with no removal date recorded and 4 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2013.
Records from 2004 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 7 October 2025.
- Built
- 1997
- Last inspected
- 7 October 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- 1 with no removal date recorded
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2004–2013
Identity
1056110
WDJ3453
459737
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-459737
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2017–2025)
The 18 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 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)43.0 ft × 15.0 ft × 8.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 34 / net 27
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTORRES BOAT MFG. INC. · KEY WEST, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1997
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNEW YORK, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 29 September 2025 · expires 30 September 2026
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 it34 - Simplified, Gross Ton
27 - Simplified, Net Ton
27 - Simplified, 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
Inspection history · 18
7 October 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8247426
9 October 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8016417
12 August 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7979397
6 August 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7975696
7 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New London · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7894025
11 July 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7739201
9 June 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Eatons Neck · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7711465
6 October 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7571885
8 April 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7427084
3 May 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7187867
1 March 2021
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7148328
1 July 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6990480
18 June 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Eatons Neck · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6980540
13 May 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6682776
26 February 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6632397
26 April 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6436146
15 February 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6088594
23 January 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6075396
Deficiency record · 25
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 7 October 2025
Resolved
"The Rules concerning lights shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise..." Port sidelight is not operational. Fix port sidelight prior to operating between sunset and sunrise.
33 CFR 83.20(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 October 2025
Resolved
"Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10..." Fire extinguisher at operating station had not been annually serviced. Service or replace portable fire extinguisher within 1 week.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 October 2025
Resolved
"A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter buckets with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words "FIRE BUCKET" must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket." Vessel is missing fire buckets. Replace fire buckets.
46 CFR 181.610
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 October 2025
Resolved
"Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least (1 inch) high indicated purpose of the valve and direction of operation." Fuel shutoff valve missing markings. Add markings.
46 CFR 185.608
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 12 August 2024
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. Vessels Hydrostatic release was expired. Replace prior to operating more than 3 miles.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 12 August 2024
Resolved
Fuel shutoff valves: The shutoff valve at the tank must be operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located. Vessel fuel shutoff valve was difficult to operate. Correct prior to credit dry dock.
46CFR182.455(b)(4)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2024
Resolved
For the purpose of flexibility only, flexible hose installed in lengths of not more than 760 millimeters (30 inches) and subject to pressures of not more than 35 kPa (5 psig), may meet the following requirements:
(A) Suitable compression type connection fittings may be accepted;(B) Flexible hose designed for use with hose clamps may be installed with two clamps, at both ends of the hose. Any fuel hose that is over thirty inches must meet J1942. Replace fuel hose in excess of thirty inches, with J1942 hose prior to credit dry dock.
46CFR182.720(v)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 12 August 2024
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Vessels MOB ladder is no longer serviceable. Replace prior to credit cry dock.
46CFR176.808
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 12 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to:(b) Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Vessel was missing cover for light in the laz.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to:(b) Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Batteries in the engine room needs the negative terminal replaced and the positive terminal cleaned of corrosion.
46CFR183.200(b)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 August 2024
Resolved
All other vessels must undergo an inspection for certification as specified in § 176.404 and annual inspection as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section.(1) Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date.
With the COI anniversary date of 15 APR 2022, vessel lapsed required inspection date deadline of 15 JUL 2024.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 July 2023
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguisher system is installed must have have means to reset devices used to shut down. The vessel override operation to restart the vessel's engine was not operational.
46 CFR 181.420(b)(3)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 11 July 2023
Resolved
A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle. Vessel's horn was inoperable.
33 CFR 83.33(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 July 2023
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets with attached lanyard and words FIRE BUCKET stenciled on the buckets. The vessel did not have fire buckets on board.
46 CFR 181.610
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 July 2023
Resolved
The frame or support of each portable fire extinguisher must be permanently attached to bulkhead or deck. Vessel's portable extinguishers where not placed in proper bracket. Temporary repair of securing extinguishers in proper location is approved until ordered brackets are installed.
46 CFR 181.500(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 July 2023
Resolved
Each lifeline on a ring life buoy must: Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. Ring buoy must be replaced due to deterioration.
46 CFR 180.70(c)(6)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 11 July 2023
Resolved
Rules in this subpart (Rules 20-31) shall be complied with in all weathers. Vessel's anchor light was not operational. Vessel must fix light prior to its need for operation.
33 CFR 83.20(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 11 July 2023
Resolved
A life float APPROVED under approval series 160.027 must meet the requirements for buoyant apparatus. The Lifefloat and buoyant apparatus are not in good condition, required to be replaced. Replacements must comply with Table 180.200(c) for Limited Coastwise route.
46 CFR 180.200(a)(2)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
Master shall conduct sufficient drills and log/document.
Logs on board have no drills logged since June 2020.
Cite - 46CFR185.520(a)/(f) and 185.524
Action - 701 C (prior to carrying passenger).
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
Visual bilge high level alarm required at operating station. Visual bilge alarm for engine and rudder space was inoperable.
Cite - 46CFR182.530(a)
Action - 16c
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 3 May 2021
Resolved
Painter line for life floats water light are required to be 18ft.
Painter lines for life floats were appx 3ft.
Cite - 46CFR180.175(f)(4)
Action 16c
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 13 May 2019
Resolved
Operations of transmitters of any ship station must require a commerical radio operators license or permit. Master did not have FCC Marine Operator Permit avialable. Vessel is restricted to 1000 ft from shore.
47 CFR 80.159
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 26 February 2019
Resolved
Installed fire protection system delinquent in servicing. Require updated servicing.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 15 February 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fixed firefighting system prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Control Valve
Issued 15 February 2017
Resolved
Replace pull pin on manual FF Pull Handle at operating station. Old pin was corroded inside the handle.
Casualty record · 4
4 June 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 2 injured · activity 2207726
18 August 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4126711
7 January 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4512170
11 February 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4531324
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.
Recorded names · 3
THE NEW DOUBLE (R) (2004), THE NEW DOUBLE R (2011), DROP OFF (2013). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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.