HARBOR TOWN BELLE

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

HARBOR TOWN BELLE is a 1997 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 5 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2020, along with 23 deficiencies and 6 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2013.

Records from 2005 to 2020. Most recent: inspection, 28 April 2020.

Built: 1997
Last inspected: 28 April 2020
Documentation: Expired · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 5
Deficiencies: 23 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 6 investigations · 2005–2013

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This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 6 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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 28 April 2020

Recorded inspections5

…physical examinations5

Deficiencies 23 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 5 calendar years (2016–2020)

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Identity

1058044

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WCX8710

462555

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-462555

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.5 ft × 24.0 ft × 5.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 71 / net 57

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderVOYAGER BOAT SALES INC · ROCHESTER NY, UNITED STATES · built 1997

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portROCHESTER, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

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 it71 - Simplified, Gross Ton
57 - Simplified, Net Ton

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Vessel history report

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Inspection history · 5

28 April 2020 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7042109

10 July 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6754097

26 June 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6456178

15 August 2017 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6247332

26 July 2016 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5953203

Deficiency record · 23

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 10 July 2019 Resolved

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to:(a) Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions;(b) Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock;(c) Minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts; and (d) Prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors. Circuit leading from stbd generator to a ventilation closure solenoid, shorted and back-fed current to ground at stbd generator. Engine was isolated due to rubber gaskets between engine mounts preventing safe ground. it is believed that the current found the easiest path through the engines fuel line causing the fuel line to fail. Provide full analysis of this deficiency and your repair proposal. Ensure all materials used are as per manufacturer/regulatory requirement. Deficiency must be cleared in the presence of a USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 July 2019
Resolution: The pull solenoid that releases the hatch/ventilation to the E/R was drawing too much current. Solenoid was removed from service, fuel line was replaced and all engines were properly grounded.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation

Issued 10 July 2019 Resolved

The pull solenoid that releases the hatch/ventilation to the E/R was drawing too much current. The ground wire from the solenoid is connected to the battery that the starboard generator uses. O/O added a large ground wire after it was determined there was insufficient grounding on that specific engine.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 August 2019
Resolved 26 August 2019
Resolution: O/O has decided not to replace solenoid. Emergency procedures have been developed to allow for door to e/r to be closed manually by crew in case of fire.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 26 June 2018 Resolved

A suitable metal marine type strainer, meeting the requirements of the engine manufacturer, must be fitted in the fuel supply line in the engine compartment. Strainers must be leak free. Fuel filter is leaking. Replace/repair fuel filter to manufacturer specifications and to ensure leak free.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2018
Resolution: Replaced fuel filter and ensured leak free.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Masters responsibility and authority

Issued 26 June 2018 Resolved

If a vision waiver is granted, a limitation will be placed on his or her MMC indicating the mariner may not serve under the authority of the endorsement unless corrective lenses are worn and spare lenses are carried onboard a vessel. Master was unaware of spare lenses being required. Master must abide by waiver on medical certificate and provide proof of spare lenses.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2018
Resolution: Master is carrying proof of spare lenses.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 26 June 2018 Resolved

A vessel on a Great Lakes route must carry—(1) Six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with §160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.121; and (2) Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with §160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Additional hand red flares may replace hand orange flares. Missing correct number of flares. Provide correct number/type of flares.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2018
Resolution: Provided correct number/type of flares.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 26 June 2018 Resolved

A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. First aid kit contents expired/missing. Replace required contents of first aid kit with unexpired/missing items.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 December 2018
Resolution: Replaced required contents of first aid kit with unexpired/missing items.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 26 June 2018 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. Starboard engine exhaust is leaking. Repair leaking exhaust as per regulations and manufacturer specifications.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2018
Resolution: Repaired leaking exhaust as per regulations and manufacturer specifications.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 26 June 2018 Resolved

Galley was found to have grease over the griddle (fire hazard) and needed thorough cleaning behind equipment and on the deck. Clean to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2018
Resolution: Cleaned to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 26 June 2018 Resolved

At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Decorative rope ligting on 01 deck, E/R bilge alarm wire and E/R hatch solinoid wire not well supported. Support wires to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2018
Resolution: Wires supported

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

Issued 26 June 2018 Resolved

Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with §161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.110. Waterlight battery was not changed out as per manufacturer and was expired. Change waterlight battery and mark with date of install.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2018
Resolution: New waterlight battery installed.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 26 June 2018 Resolved

the stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operating station of the vessel. Stability letter posted was not most recent. Post most current stability letter.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 December 2018
Resolution: Posted correct stability information.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations

Issued 26 June 2018 Resolved

The emergency instructions must be designed to address the particular equipment, arrangement, and operation of each individual vessel. Emergency instructions posted did not follow the actual actions of the ship's crew in case of a Man Overboard (MOB). MOB instruction made note of crew member entering water to assist MOB which is unsat. Make posted emergency instructions as to the actual emergency practices of the vessel and drill procedures of the crew.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2018
Resolution: Posted emergency instructions as to the actual emergency practices of the vessel and drill procedures of the crew.

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Operating Controls