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HOPPER V
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named HOPPER V
HOPPER V is a 1997 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 43 inspections since 1997, most recently in May 2024, along with 46 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2010.
Records from 1997 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 14 May 2024.
- Built
- 1997
- Last inspected
- 14 May 2024
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 46 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2006–2010
Identity
1060298
EXEMPT
466035
Flag
UNITED STATES
366879720 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-466035
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded4
Years with a record
25 calendar years (1997–2024)
The 43 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)29.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 5.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 12 / net 10
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderISLAND HOPPER BOATS INT'L · FT PIERCE, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1997
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 2 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 it12 - Simplified, Gross Ton
10 - Simplified, Net Ton
10 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.
Radio station licence
WBEPMMSI 366879720 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 January 2003, cancelled 30 March 2013
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 43
14 May 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7909640
8 September 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7794108
16 May 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7684925
3 May 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7437715
27 April 2021
COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7182383
11 May 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6949172
10 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6681307
11 June 2018
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6441542
9 May 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6147559
3 April 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5863071
28 July 2015
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5198916
12 June 2014
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4877817
13 June 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4335220
1 December 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4199747
30 August 2011
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4296278
27 January 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3934161
10 September 2010
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3846880
11 February 2010
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3696185
25 November 2008
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3400810
19 November 2007
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3100965
23 October 2007
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3085325
14 February 2006
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2585113
4 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Islamorada · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2579290
4 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2580315
21 November 2005
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2538239
17 October 2005
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2516118
23 February 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2298792
15 December 2004
Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2254361
18 December 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSD MARATHON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1962392
21 October 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSD MARATHON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1932305
18 March 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSD MARATHON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1760767
24 January 2003
Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSD MARATHON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1733918
13 November 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 772653
8 November 2001
Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1370422
9 October 2001
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1450689
25 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 872
16 November 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1381729
19 October 1999
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1418615
11 December 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 808422
16 November 1998
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1437490
29 January 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1119164
26 November 1997
COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1110704
21 November 1997
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 776780
Deficiency record · 46
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
Provision shall be made by means of plugs, covers, etc. to prevent the admission of air into the space protected. No closure devices for vents onboard.
46 CFR 182.465
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
At each subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection and operation of all weathertight closures above weather deck and provisions for drainage of sea water from exposed decks. Forward engine room and lazarette hatches did not prevent water intrusion. Repair to satisfaction of attending MI.
46 CFR 176.802
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
At each subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or operator shall have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel, and piping systems. Identified hole in wet exhuast lagging.
46 CFR 176.804
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. The captain did not have medical certificate onboard and available.
46 CFR 10.301
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with table 182.520(a). Vessel's fixed bilge pump for forward compartment is inoperable.
46 CFR 182.520(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
Boundaries that separate machinery spaces from accommodation spaces must be lined with noncombustible panels or insulation of an approved type. Insulation on engine room hatch tearing on upper left corner. Reattach insulation pieces.
46 CFR 177.410
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 10 May 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be drip proof in a location normally exposed to splashing, water wash down, or other wet conditions in a machinery space (fuse block under main deck battery access hatch).
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float Free
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
Line connecting the life float to the weak link was obstructed by a screw and nut arrangement which in the event the line spooled out, the screw/nut would prevent the life float from releasing.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
COD expired.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 28 July 2015
Resolved
Seal all wire pass throughs from the engine room to ensure it is vapor tight (for fixed fire system).
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 28 July 2015
Resolved
Provide burn gauze and iodine applicators for the first aid kit.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 28 July 2015
Resolved
Renew deteriorated diaphragm for the fixed hand bilge pump.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Hose
Issued 13 June 2012
Resolved
Renew fuel supply and return hose with marine approved hose.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 13 June 2012
Resolved
Provide ammonia inhalants and eyewash to first aid kit.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 13 June 2012
Resolved
Prove proper operation of E/R ventilation closures.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 13 June 2012
Resolved
Provide 60 lifeline to ring life buoy.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)
Issued 10 September 2010
Resolved
Propeller has excessive cavitation damage and edge wear. Renew propeller.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Strut
Issued 10 September 2010
Resolved
Replace all six propeller shaft strut mounting bolts, and use proper locking method to hold bolts in place.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Bracket/Clamp
Issued 10 September 2010
Resolved
Renew rudder upper mounting bracket. Bracket has excessive wastage due to corrosion.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 10 September 2010
Resolved
Install rudder to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 10 September 2010
Resolved
Removed COI due to vessel damage and all required equipment either removed or lost during vessel sinking. Complete COI examination with operational check of all machinery and electrical equipment must be conducted prior to reissue of COI.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 25 November 2008
Resolved
Replace unserviceable lifebuoy.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 20 November 2007
Resolved
Prove battery expiration date on EPIRB. Date marked on EPIRB is not legible. Vessel restrictred to operations not passed 3 miles from shore.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 20 November 2007
Resolved
Provide Hydro-static release for float free EPIRB. Vessel restriced to operations no more than 3 miles off shore.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 21 November 2005
Resolved
Provide Coast Guard approved first aid kit.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 21 November 2005
Resolved
Provide U.S. Coast Pilot Publication.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 21 November 2005
Resolved
Provide appropriate weal link for lifefloat.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 17 October 2005
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to rudder, shaft is bent above rudder.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)
Issued 17 October 2005
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to the vessels propeller.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Valve
Issued 17 October 2005
Resolved
Make all thru hull valves ready for inspection with the exception of the main engine raw water intake valve ( already inspected on 17OCT05).
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 15 December 2004
Resolved
Renew 6 red and 3 orange hand held flares.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Hose
Issued 15 December 2004
Resolved
Provide proper length of hose for hand portable bilge pump.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 15 December 2004
Resolved
Install an approved type bracket for fire extinguisher located in the forward cabin.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 15 December 2004
Resolved
Properly install Lifeline on ringbuoy.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 15 December 2004
Resolved
Renew retroreflective tape on ringbuoy.
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 24 January 2003
Resolved
Renew battery & hydrostatic release for EPIRB. Vessel is limited to not more than 3 miles from shore until completed. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 24 January 2003
Resolved
Tighten dogging mechanisms for aft deck hatch. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Manhole
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 24 January 2003
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 24 January 2003
Resolved
Provide FCC Radio Safety Certificate. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FCC SSL
Stability › Incline Test
Issued 24 January 2003
Resolved
Post Stability Letter.
Documentation
Issued 8 November 2001
Resolved
Post Stability Letter near helm.
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 November 2001
Resolved
Perform annual servicing on fixed fire extinguishing system.
Lifesaving
Issued 8 November 2001
Resolved
Provide 2 additional adult PFD's. Vessel is limited to not more than 28 persons until completed.
Fire Fighting
Issued 16 November 1998
Resolved
Have fixed system and fire extinguishers serviced._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Fire Fighting
Issued 16 November 1998
Resolved
Obtain 1 additional B-I and 1 B-II fire extinguishers._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Documentation
Issued 26 November 1997
Resolved
Obtain a current FCC Safety Certificate._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Casualty record · 2
4 February 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 2580315
27 August 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3846357
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 1
SILENT WORLD (2006–2010). 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.