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BETHANY M
BETHANY M is a 1998 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2024, along with 57 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded — and 5 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded.
Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: operational control imposed, 1 October 2025.
- Built
- 1998
- Last inspected
- 20 August 2024
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 57 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- 1 with no removal date recorded
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
20 August 2024
Deficiencies
57 recorded · 2
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
Operational controls
1 with no removal date recorded
Years with a record
8 calendar years (2016–2024)
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
1063120
WDP7574
470328
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-470328
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)47.4 ft × 15.1 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 33 / net 26
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderJWP BOAT RENTALS INC · CHAUVIN, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1998
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSAN DIEGO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 2 March 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it33 - Simplified, Gross Ton
26 - Simplified, Net Ton
26 - 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 13
20 August 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7985502
24 March 2023
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7656382
18 August 2022
Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7534637
4 June 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7215563
3 December 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6865583
22 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6839917
20 May 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6688750
13 December 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6597192
2 July 2018
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6458986
17 May 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6148796
22 February 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6093351
7 January 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6067303
9 May 2016
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5892469
Deficiency record · 57
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 1 October 2025
No resolution recorded
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a dryodck examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel was due for drydock on 30JUN2025.
46 CFR 176.600
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including the following: Inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads, and weather decks. Observed fractured weld seam in the engine room where starboard side shell meets the main deck. Fracture is approximately 5” and located just behind 1st longitudinal frame from forward bulkhead. Re weld fractured area.
46 CFR 176.802
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure..... Observed fractured weld in cabin void located on the starboard outboard most overhead stringer just prior to transverse connection near the forward bulkhead. Grind and reweld fracture.
46 CFR 176.802
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure.....Three pinholes found near port corner of lazarette located 3” below the maindeck and approximately 8” from the corner going forward. Remove external fendering for inspection and provide repair proposal.
46 CFR 176.802
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test the steering systems of the vessel and make them available for inspection to the extent necessary to determine that they are in suitable condition and fit for the service intended. Centerline support for steering arm fractured on top of weld seam. Grind and reweld fracture.
46 CFR 176.814
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections...Observed two fractures on transom. 2” fracture just below main deck near port corner inboard of first overhead longitudinal stringer; 3” fracture along same plane inboard of third overhead stringer. Grind and reweld fractures.
46 CFR 176.802
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
Rail courses or the equivalent must be installed between a top rail required by paragraph (a) of this section, and the deck so that no open space exists that is more than 305 millimeters (12 inches). Aft railing on weatherdeck missing sufficient rail courses.
46 CFR 177.900(g)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) provided that a positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. Submersible electric bilge pump in engine room missing shutoff valve at hull penetration.
46 CFR 182.520(e)(7)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. Portion of generator is not properly affixed to generator.
46 CFR 183.220(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 August 2024
No resolution recorded
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to.. minimize a accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Identified numerous dead end wires beneath helm console.
46 CFR 183.200
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment exposed to corrosive environments must be of suitable construction and corrosion-resistant. Exposed junction box on forward engine room bulkhead. Make repairs or replace junction box.
46 CFR 183.210(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible liquids or vapors are present, such as machinery spaces and paint lockers. Cable penetration on stbd, fwd bulkhead of lazarette is not vapor tight. Make vapor tight.
46 CFR 177.405(e)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
A flexible tube or hose may be used instead of fixed pipe for the discharge line of a submersible electric bilge pump provided the hose or tube does not penetrate any required watertight bulkheads and is of good quality and of substantial construction, suitable for the intended use. Flexible hose for bilge pump in the lazarette found with a hole. Replace hose.
46 CFR 182.520(f)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. Ring buoy light wrapped around line not buoy body.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Sewage Pollution Prevention Cert.
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
An EAP training program must be conducted for the employer's crewmembers and supervisory personnel. Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. DAPI audit identified missing EAP supervisor training.
46 CFR 16.401(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 gallon) 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.
46 CFR 181.610
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 August 2024
Resolved
Vessel missing one fire bucket; buckets onboard are 5 gal, not marked and have no lanyard. Place additional fire bucket on vessel, stencil and attach lanyard to buckets onboard.
46 CFR 181.610
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 June 2021
Resolved
Vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 monthsbefore or after each anniversary date. Vessel did not complete annual inspection. 46 CFR 176.500(b)(1)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
The Master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate recovery of persons who have fallen overboard.
SPV Bethany M required 9 minutes and needed to use two pointy edge gaffs to and a net to pull victim out of the water.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Employers must make sure that they and their crew members meet the requirements of this part. Vessel and crew is NOT enrolled in a DAPI program. Further, 2018 (last commercial operation) vessel had four individuals enrolled in CDATT consortium. One crew ([name withheld]) was working with [name withheld], and Andrew was NOT in the CDATT consortium enrollment at that time.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Float free link must be the proper strength for the size of the life float as indicated on it's identification tag. Two 15 pax life floats were daisy chained to an 11-20 pax weak link.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Survival craft equipment: Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve.
Retroreflective material is wasted on all three 15 pax lifefloats.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Each paddle must be of at least four feet in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs, and buoyant. Two paddles per life float.
Only one paddle was present with each life float, and they were rotted and split in half.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be
inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10
(incorporated by reference, see §175.600 of this chapter). The owner or managing operator must provide
satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the
marine inspector. A tag issued by a qualified servicing
organization, and attached to each extinguisher, may be
accepted as evidence that the necessary maintenance
procedures have been conducted. Three of three bottles
had annual service tags due in July 2019. One is
severely corroded (10 pound bottle) and condemned, one
(five pound bottle) is one year past its six year
hydrostatic test date.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline must have on board an FCC Type Accepted Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB. The SPV was found to have an inoperable EPIRB that had an expired NOAA registration and hydrostatic release. **Route restricted to within 3 miles from shore; "Lakes Bays and Sounds" route until the EPIRB is replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test the steering systems and make them available for inspection to determine that they are in suitable condition and fit for the service intended. The SPV was found to have excessively loose mechanical linkages in the steering gear. The port push pull connector had over 1" play, and both sides had a heim joint secured by a pin and washers allowing excessive play during steering movement.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
All cables and wires must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The wire on the stbd side leading to the main switchboard was found to be cluttered, loose, and inadequately supported.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Distribution panels and switchboards that are accessible from the rear must be constructed to prevent a person from accidentally contacting energized parts. Main distribution panel in wheelhouse is exposed on rear.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
An internal structural examination conducted consits of a complete examination of the vessel's main strength members, including the major internal framing. hull plating and planking, and tanks. A 1.5" crack was found in the lazarette on the weld connecting the rudder brace to the transom. (fuel tank in lazarette space, no other damages in vicinity, postpone to drydock)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Except when individual pumps are provided, individual bilge suction lines must be led to a central control point or manifold and provided with a stop valve at the manifold and a check valve at some accessible point in the bilge line. Vessel was found to have no check valves in any of the suction piping leading up to the manifold.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
182.720 Nonmetallic piping materials: Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J-1942 or be specifically approved by the Commandant. Flexible nonmetallic hose must be complete with factory-assembled end fittings, no further adjustment of the fittings on the hose, or field attachable type fittings. Hose end fittings must comply with SAE J-1475. -- OR --
or, 182.730: Nonferrous metallic piping materials (Aluminum bilge piping). Vessel bilge systems' overboard discharge was appx 48 inch run of rubber tube fixed with one hose clamp at each end.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel has not completed required Annual Inspection and must complete required inspection prior to carrying passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 2 July 2018
Resolved
Life floats are stacked without spacers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 2 July 2018
Resolved
Life floats are not secured to vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 2 July 2018
Resolved
Life floats are not fitted with a light.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 2 July 2018
Resolved
Ring bouy light bracket is broken and vessel name letters are missing.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 2 July 2018
Resolved
EPIRB registration and hydrostatic release are expired. Route reduced to L/B/S until resolved.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 2 July 2018
Resolved
Fire extinguishers are not mounted such that they are clearly visible and readily accessible.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 2 July 2018
Resolved
Missing flares required for L/C route. Route reduced to L/B/S until vessel acquires proper flares.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 2 July 2018
Resolved
Vessel's DAPI consortium information is from 2017. Owner/operator needs to provided updated information showing current enrollment.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 2 July 2018
Resolved
02 cracked welds located in the passenger void space on port side overhead frame and bilge pipe support and 01 crack on aft deck stbd side in lazarette at next dry dock.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 19 May 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of valid Certificate of Documentation prior to carrying passengers.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 19 May 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of Communications Act Safety Radio Telephony certificate.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 19 May 2017
Resolved
Provide updated Coast Pilot for the area of operation. 46CFR184.420
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 19 May 2017
Resolved
Provide updated Light List.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Hose
Issued 19 May 2017
Resolved
Clean the bilge in the lazarette so that it is clear of diesel fuel. Repair or replace diesel fuel line as is necessary. 46CFR182.445
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 19 May 2017
Resolved
Replace expired items in the first aid kit. Prove new items have a valid expiration date. 46CFR184.710 & 46CFR160.041-4
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 7 January 2017
Resolved
Conduct Hull Dry-Dock Exam to maintain valid COI prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 10 June 2016
Resolved
Secure electrical bilge pumps in #2 void and laz.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 10 June 2016
Resolved
Repair tear in lifefloat.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 10 June 2016
Resolved
Mark lifering with vessel name.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 10 June 2016
Resolved
Provide positive means of securing engine room doors.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 10 June 2016
Resolved
Make aft port engine vent closure tight.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 10 June 2016
Resolved
Seal eng rm bulkhead electrical penetration with fire rated / watertight material.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Vent Pipe
Issued 10 June 2016
Resolved
Provide positive mechanical closure for day tank sampling valve.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Instructions
Issued 10 June 2016
Resolved
Revise CO2 instructions to include shutdown of main engine and gen set prior to release.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 10 June 2016
Resolved
Provide positive mechanical closure for abandoned keel cooler eng room stbd.
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.