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EASTERN STAR

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

EASTERN STAR is a 1969 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2025, along with 34 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded —, 2 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded and 3 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2009.

Records from 2004 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 22 April 2025.

Built
1969
Last inspected
22 April 2025
Documentation
Expired · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
15
Deficiencies
34 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
Controls
1 with no removal date recorded
Casualties
3 investigations · 2004–2009

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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 22 April 2025
Recorded inspections15
…physical examinations14
…administrative events1
Deficiencies 34 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls 1 with no removal date recorded
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

US Official No.
519867
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDH2000
MISLE id
46223
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-46223

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)73.4 ft × 23.3 ft × 8.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 67
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)73.4 ft × 23.3 ft × 8.8 ft
ITC tonnagegross 135 / net 40
BuilderA. W. COVACEVICH SHIPYARD · BILOXI, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1969
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW YORK, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
135 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
40 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
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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

22 April 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8116700
7 January 2025 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8059633
9 July 2024 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7954175
6 June 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7705055
18 January 2023 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7623654
17 August 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7536800
18 May 2021 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7199458
2 June 2020 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7084992
8 November 2019 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6862374
27 November 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6587466
1 November 2018 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6573136
2 November 2017 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Navigation Center · Activity 6299505
27 October 2017 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6339645
6 December 2016 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6054400
1 August 2016 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5959166

Deficiency record · 34

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 9 July 2024 No resolution recorded
Each vessel inspected and certificated under the provisions of subchapter T must, when passengers are onboard during the tenure of the certificate, be in full compliance with the terms of the certficate. Vessel is taking on water, electric bilge pump set up in 2nd Void is pumping approximately 1 gal/min. 1)Provide repair plan to address water ingress 2)Conduct an inspection by USCG demonstrating vessel is in compliance with COI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 June 2023 Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. While conducting operational test, MI discovered a steady leak coming from a fitting on the port engine.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel replaced the loose fitting found on the port engine. During operational test, engine did not leak.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 18 January 2023 Resolved
FWD passenger cabin port side Clean rot on hull in fwd cabin port of keel from garbor plank to 6th plank. Make available for re-inspection
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 June 2023
Resolution: repaired to satisfaction of attending MI
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 18 January 2023 Resolved
STBD Side Engine Room - Re-fasten 2nd futtocks from fwd bulkhead
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 June 2023
Resolution: repaired to satisfaction of attending MI
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 18 January 2023 Resolved
STBD Sidem Engine Room - Provide repair plan for overhead deck in way of galley (rot)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 June 2023
Resolution: repaired to satisfaction of attending MI
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 18 January 2023 Resolved
top deck - Stbd railing is loose - re-secure stanchions and bulkwork as needed
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 April 2023
Resolution: repaired to satisfaction of attending MI
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 17 August 2022 Resolved
All hatches exposed to the weather must be watertight. A hatch cover must have securing devices and be attached to the hatch frame or coamings by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. MI discovered that a hatch did not have a securing device attached.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2022
Resolved 19 September 2022
Resolution: Chains added.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 August 2022 Resolved
Each fire hose/nozzle must have fittings of brass or other suitable corrosion-resistant material that comply with NFPA 1963. MI discovered that the vessel’s fire hose nozzle was constructed of plastic material.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2022
Resolved 19 September 2022
Resolution: Replaced w/ brass fittings
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Provide servicing documentation for fixed firefighting system CO2 bottle and hoses.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Repair exhaust leak in lazarette.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Replace forward firehose.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Properly blank 02 seacocks in engineroom without hoses.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Provide copies of valid and current Drug and Alcohol Program documentation for the vessel and crew.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Purchase 03 hand orange distress signals approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.037.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Refasten plank on transom above generator.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Replace 03 ring light buoys approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.050.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Repair loose handrails on bow ladder leading to upper deck, upper deck port and starboard outboard of pilothouse, port aft upper deck handrail adjacent to the transom, upper deck transom, upper deck aft ladder leading to lower deck, and upper deck starboard under canopy.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Engineroom aft bulkhead had gap between starboard sideshell, make watertight.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Install handrail or harness system on rescue platform for crew to secure to vessel during man overboard recovery operations.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Acquire updated navigation charts for areas the vessel will operate in as well as update required publications.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2021
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Post copy of COI in passenger accommodation space - all pages must be visible. Post copy of stability letter in pilothouse - all pages must be visible.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 May 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Post lifejacket donning instructions on upper deck. Install lifejacket stowage labels for main deck forward stowage space inside the skin of the ship, and aft main deck lifejacket stowage space. Correct lifejacket stowage count labels on upper deck port and starboard side where 11 lifejackets are stowed. Correct child lifejacket stowage count label on bow to reflect 09 stowed in space.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 May 2021
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Install missing portlight deadcover on port side main deck.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 May 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 May 2021 Resolved
Install outlet cover on upper deck port electrical outlet. Rectify dead end cables in pilothouse, main deck port side concession area, and port side main deck overhead in space opposite the galley entrance.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 May 2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 8 November 2019 Resolved
Provide updated DAPI enrollment letter.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 December 2019
Resolution: Enrollment letter has been updated.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 8 November 2019 Resolved
C02 service report indicated one of the two bottles had 25lbs of CO2, recharge the bottle.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 December 2019
Resolution: A new CO2 bottle has been installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 November 2019 Resolved
2nd and 3rd void remove dead end wires and corroded AC chill water pumps.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 December 2019
Resolution: dead wires and corroded AC chill water pumps were removed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 8 November 2019 Resolved
Repair rotted deck and 2nd void aft watertight bulkhead stbd side.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 December 2019
Resolution: Rotted wood has been replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 8 November 2019 Resolved
Replace the gas detector for the galley.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 December 2019
Resolution: The gas detector has been replaced in-kind with an new sensor and alarm panel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 8 November 2019 Resolved
Refasten port side shell frames in the laz.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 December 2019
Resolution: Frames were refastened.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 27 November 2018 No resolution recorded
Vsl is broadcasting Draft > than Beam
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 1 August 2016 Resolved
The piping on the discharge side of the pump is damaged, replace.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 August 2016
Resolution: Received photos of the repaired pipe from the master.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Material
Issued 1 August 2016 Resolved
The cross over valve between the bilge pump is frozen closed. Replace / Repair.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 August 2016
Resolution: The valve was replaced.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 1 August 2016 Resolved
The deck forward of the house is becoming soft. Replace
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 August 2016
Resolved 31 August 2016
Resolution: The deck was replace forward of the house.

Casualty record · 3

11 November 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2246180
25 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3370026
19 September 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3601312
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

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