WADE K is a 1970 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2024, along with 14 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 2 operational controls.
Records from 2016 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 1 August 2024.
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.
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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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)63.4 ft × 20.4 ft × 3.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 35 / net 34
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderWAILUA, KAUAI, HAWAII · built 1970
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portKAPAA KAUAI, HI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 29 January 2026 · expires 31 December 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 it35 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 34 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Inspection history · 13
1 August 2024Administrative Inspection
Administrative · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Lihue · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7985078
Vessel is overdue for it triennial hull exam. Provide vessel for DryDock inspection. Vessel may not carry passengers until credit DryDock is received by attending MI.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 August 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 17 January 2023Resolved
Engine compartment has excessive amounts of oil in the bilge. Clean all oily surfaces and remove dirty oil from compartment. Prove to the MI the compartment is free of oil.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 January 2023
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: Bilge is clean and oil free.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 17 January 2023Resolved
Engine compartment does not have dewater capability because the pick up line is damaged and is not capable of properly priming and dewatering the space.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 January 2023
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: Bilge line is no longer restricted and capable of dewatering the compartment
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Holds and tanks safety
Issued 17 January 2023Resolved
Starboard fuel tank is missing a plug in its drain valve. Provide plug for valve and prove it prevents fuel from leaking into the bilge.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: Starboard fuel tank's drain valve is plugged preventing leakage when valve is open.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 January 2023Resolved
Port engine's cooling hose is collapse and is no longer serviceable. Provide new hose and prove serviceability with operational check.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: Collapse hose is replaced with new serviceable hose.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 17 January 2023Resolved
Oil pressure gauge for starboard engine is no longer capable of displaying correct pressure reading. Provide new gauge and prove it displays correct pressure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: Oil pressure gauge was found disconnected. Crew reconnected the sending wires and now the gauge is capable of presenting an accurate pressure reading.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 January 2023Resolved
Breaker switch box is not secure to the bulkhead. Provide mounting hardware and prove its securely fasten.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: Support brackets are satisfactory fasten to the bulkhead.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 January 2023Resolved
Replace solid wiring to power inverter with capable marine stranded wire. Prove serviceable installation.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: Solid wire removed and capable strand wire replaced
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 5 July 2018Resolved
Portable fire protection systems are required to be inspected IAW NFPA 10. The provided portable extinguishers had not been inspected by a certified person. Provide proof of inspection by a certified person.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2018
Resolved 11 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep provided proof of annual inspection by a certified person.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 July 2018Resolved
Vessel required 01 2-A portable extinguisher for the accommodation space. The required extinguisher was not provided. Provide the required extinguisher.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2018
Resolved 11 July 2018
Resolution: The required extinguisher was provided prior the inspection ending.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 July 2018Resolved
All lifesavings equipment is required to be maintained in a serviceable condition. The provided ring buoy is not in serviceable condition. Provide a new ring buoy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 July 2018
Resolved 11 July 2018
Resolution: A new ring buoy was provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 5 July 2018Resolved
Vessels less than 65' carrying more that 49 passengers are required at least on fixed fire pump. The provided pump is not operational. Provide an operational fire pump.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 July 2018
Resolved 10 July 2018
Resolution: The fire pump was airbound and was proven to operate properly prior to the inspection ending.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 25 March 2016Resolved
FRP over wood hull construction was penetrated in two locations after vessel grounded on cement pier from heavy weather in Wailua River causing significant damage to vessel.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 October 2016
Resolved 15 July 2016
Resolution: All damaged Hull plating and wood hull structures were identified cropped out then renewed in kind. All items found sat and operational testing complete.
Vessel superstructure was damaged during heavy flooding that caused vessel to ground on cement mooring pier.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 October 2016
Resolved 15 July 2016
Resolution: All damaged wood structure replaced in kind and found sat.
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