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PICTURED ROCKS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named PICTURED ROCKS

PICTURED ROCKS is a 1972 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 58 inspections since 1985, most recently in December 2024, along with 39 deficiencies — 3 with no resolution recorded —, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2011.

Records from 1985 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 9 December 2024.

Built
1972
Last inspected
9 December 2024
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
58
Deficiencies
39 recorded · 3 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2011

Identity

US Official No.
539166
IMO number
—
Call sign
WZC3552
MISLE id
47165
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367731180 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-47165

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations49
…administrative events5
…with no type recorded4
…past their stated due date3
Years with a record 35 calendar years (1985–2024)
The 58 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)55.7 ft × 13.7 ft × 4.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 22 / net 17
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
Builderbuilder not recorded · TWO RIVERS, WI, UNITED STATES · built 1972
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portMUNISING, MI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 29 September 2025 · expires 30 September 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 it22 - Simplified, Gross Ton
17 - 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

WDI7688MMSI 367731180 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 April 2016, cancelled 27 June 2026
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 · 58

9 December 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8045202
5 September 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7795838
6 June 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7488823
8 September 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7317078
28 June 2020 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6988994
4 November 2019 In-Service Inspection · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6861842
18 June 2019 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6781980
15 April 2019 Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6683164
3 July 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6465038
21 May 2018 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6422063
28 August 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6256070
16 August 2017 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6247516
12 May 2016 Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5875059
16 October 2014 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5006879
24 June 2014 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4918782
30 July 2012 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4395165
20 July 2012 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4384591
12 July 2012 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4374137
4 June 2012 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4343918
1 June 2012 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4343871
28 July 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4097815
26 July 2011 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4094901
26 July 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4097169
15 September 2008 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3334726
12 September 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2847841
12 September 2005 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2491134
14 October 2004 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2220628
10 September 2004 Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2192271
12 September 2003 Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1906052
1 July 2003 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1832164
26 August 2002 Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1668348
24 May 2002 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1620479
27 September 2001 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1415698
22 May 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1064511
14 September 2000 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1417120
13 October 1999 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1401104
1 September 1999 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1388897
10 September 1998 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1440056
18 September 1997 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 778972
5 September 1996 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 949170
13 June 1996 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1187934
22 May 1996 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 876329
7 September 1995 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1182858
13 October 1994 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1173182
30 June 1994 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1177648
17 May 1994 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAULT STE MARIE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1171816
25 May 1993 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 839143
21 May 1992 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 952503
29 May 1991 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 907283
3 May 1991 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 911010
24 May 1990 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 902358
25 May 1989 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1352171
25 May 1988 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1208482
27 May 1987 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1014535
29 May 1986 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1301336
16 October 1985 Credit Drydock
Administrative · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1295977
23 August 1985 Excursion Permit
Administrative · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1297160
30 May 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 977856

Deficiency record · 39

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 6 June 2022 No resolution recorded
emergency drills must be demonstrated & witnessed by Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 April 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 6 June 2022 No resolution recorded
serviceable IBA removed from vessel, installed on company sister vessel. IBA must be re-installed and inspected.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 April 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 June 2022 No resolution recorded
underway operation must be witnessed prior to the carriage of passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 April 2024 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 September 2021 Resolved
High water alarm in the #4 void is inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 September 2021
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 September 2021 Resolved
Stern light not showing correct characteristics. Appears to just be a flush mounted deck light. Replace with proper stern light.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 September 2021
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Corrected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 6 July 2020 Resolved
Protective exhaust lagging loose/missing from each of the 4 MDE exhaust systems. Repair/replace as appropriate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2020
Resolved 20 July 2020
Resolution: corrected.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 July 2020 Resolved
Apply approved SOLAS tape IWO IMO Resolution to the new RLB. Removed from vessel until in compliance (vessel has second compliant RLB).
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 July 2020
Resolved 20 July 2020
Resolution: completed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 17 July 2018 Resolved
Replace expired first aid kit item.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 31 July 2018
Resolved 17 July 2018
Resolution: replaced on the spot.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 16 August 2017 Resolved
properly chock batteries
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 September 2017
Resolved 28 August 2017
Resolution: chocked.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 16 August 2017 Resolved
properly mark vessel name on the stern
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 September 2017
Resolved 28 August 2017
Resolution: marked.
Fire Fighting › Structural - B Class Divisions › Windows
Issued 16 August 2017 Resolved
replaced cracked aft stbd side window
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 September 2017
Resolved 28 August 2017
Resolution: replaced.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 16 August 2017 Resolved
make expanded metal reach through for emergency fuel shutoffs safe for crew
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 September 2017
Resolved 28 August 2017
Resolution: corrected.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 16 August 2017 Resolved
determine source of port to V-drive vibration and effect repairs as necessary
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2018
Resolved 21 May 2018
Resolution: Removed, rebuilt & reinstalled reduction gear. Underway operational check completed.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 16 August 2017 Resolved
properly mount portable fire ext.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 August 2017
Resolved 28 August 2017
Resolution: mounted.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Pipe Flange
Issued 16 October 2014 Resolved
Small diameter sched 40 iron piping inlets for p/s toilet water in tank void excessively wasted, to be cropped and renewed with at least schedule 80 piping. Corrected during inspection.
Due 16 October 2014
Resolved 3 November 2014
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Sea Chest
Issued 16 October 2014 Resolved
Inlet piping for p/s engine raw water cooling have no external hull strainer, corrected during inspection.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 16 October 2014
Resolved 3 November 2014
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Bearing
Issued 16 October 2014 Resolved
Rudder shoe bolts not secured against loss during normal operation from vibration, corrected during inspection.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 16 October 2014
Resolved 3 November 2014
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Platform
Issued 12 July 2012 Resolved
The three life floats stowed in a tier must be separated by spacers. 46 CFR 180.201(a)(7)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2012
Resolved 20 July 2012
Resolution: Spacers installed between three life floats.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 12 July 2012 Resolved
Provide first aid medical kit IAW Q specs. 46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2012
Resolved 30 July 2012
Resolution: First-aid kit onboard the vessel.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 4 June 2012 Resolved
Hull plating holed in 2 location: at stem and starboard side shell IWO collision bhd apparently from salvage efforts. Cropped and inserted during inspection.
Due 6 June 2012
Resolved 6 June 2012
Resolution: corrected during inspection
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 4 June 2012 Resolved
Both rudders lost in earlier grounding incident. Replaced by new rudders built bt Shwartz Boiler Shop in accordance with approved plans (see MISLE4293022).
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 6 June 2012
Resolved 6 June 2012
Resolution: Corrected during inspection
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation
Issued 26 July 2011 Resolved
*Disreguard Component* Upon successful salvage; vessel is to proceed to Frankfort, MI for repairs. Do not operate commercially or move vessel from Frankfort, MI with out CG Sector Lake Michigan OCMI approval and completion of approved inspection.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 October 2011
Resolved 11 August 2011
Resolution: Vessel successfully salvaged and authorized by CG Sector Lake Michigan COTP to proceed to St. Igance, MI
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 15 September 2008 Resolved
Repair cracks in lifefloats to prevent water intrusion prior to carrying passengers
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 8 September 2009
Resolution: Lifefloats repaired.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 15 September 2008 Resolved
Repalce 7 worn life jackets found to be unservicable due to tears in fabric prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2009
Resolved 8 September 2009
Resolution: New PFDs on vessel.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 12 September 2006 Resolved
Make all cable penatrations through bulkheads watertight per 46 CFR 179.320(c).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 September 2006
Resolved 8 September 2009
Resolution: Penetrations filled.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 12 September 2005 Resolved
REPLACE INOPERABLE MAGNETIC COMPASS. COMPLETE TO SATISFACTION OF THE OCMI/ INSPECTOR PRIOR TO 2006 OPERATING SEASON.
Due 15 October 2005
Resolved 20 September 2005
Navigation
Issued 27 September 2001 Resolved
STEERING DRIVE SPROCKET AND GEARBOX EXCESSIVELY LOOSE, CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 October 2001
Resolved 19 October 2001
Electrical
Issued 27 September 2001 Resolved
REORGANIZE AND SUPPORT WIRING AND CABLES THROUGHOUT THE VESSEL, REMOVE UNUSED OR DEADEND CIRCUITS, TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 June 2002
Resolved 20 May 2002
Navigation
Issued 27 September 2001 Resolved
RELOCATE FORWARD MASTHEAD LIGHT FIXTURE IN COMPLIANCE WITH 33 CFR 84.03, TOBE COMPLETED BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 June 2002
Resolved 20 May 2002
Construction/Loadline
Issued 14 September 2000 Resolved
PROVIDE BILGE SUCTION STRAINERS OF NOT LESS THAN 3 TIMES THE CROSS-SECTION_x001C_AREA OF THE BILGE PIPING AS PER 46 CFR 182.510(B) BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 September 2000
Resolved 18 September 2000
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 14 September 2000 Resolved
REPLACE BROKEN SAFETY GLASS IN WINDOW OF STARBOARD HEAD BEFORE THE COMPLIANCE DATE..
Condition: Unknown
Due 14 September 2000
Resolved 14 September 2000
Construction/Loadline
Issued 1 September 1999 Resolved
REPLACE BILGE STRAINERS IN ALL COMPARTMENTS PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 September 1999
Resolved 1 September 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 1 September 1999 Resolved
POST LIFEJACKET DONNINGPLARARDS PRIOR TO THE COMPLIANCE DATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 September 1999
Resolved 1 September 1999
Electrical
Issued 10 September 1998 Resolved
LOOSE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ON MAIN BATTERIES AND 12VDC CONVERTER, TIGHTENED DURING INSPECTION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 September 1998
Resolved 25 September 1998
Engineering
Issued 10 September 1998 Resolved
LABEL REMOTE FUEL STOP VALVES IN DIRECTION OF CLOSURE BEFORE THE COMPLIANCEDATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 September 1998
Resolved 25 September 1998
Navigation
Issued 10 September 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE CURRENT EDITIONS OF 46 CFR SUBCHAPTER T AND NAVIGATION RULES BEFORETHE COMPLIANCE DATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 September 1998
Resolved 25 September 1998
Unknown
Issued 7 September 1995 Resolved
Demonstrate operation of both main propulsion engines, fire pump, and steering system to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector prior to carrying passengers in the spring.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 September 1995
Resolved 7 September 1995
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 17 May 1994 Resolved
Provide adequate plumbing to wash basins in men's and women's toilets.
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 May 1994
Resolved 17 May 1994
Engineering
Issued 24 May 1990 Resolved
REPAIR BILGE LINE FOR FOREPEAK TANK COMPARTMENT AND DEMONSRATE PROPER OPERATION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 May 1990
Resolved 24 May 1990

Casualty record · 1

26 July 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 2 injured · activity 4097169
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.

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.