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MICHAEL B MELI

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

MICHAEL B MELI is a 1972 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 26 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2007.

Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 26 January 2026.

Built
1972
Last inspected
26 January 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
24
Deficiencies
26 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2007
Also recorded as
1 other name

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 26 January 2026
Recorded inspections24
…physical examinations20
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 26 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2026)
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

US Official No.
539334
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDP8123
MISLE id
47169
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-47169

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)70.7 ft × 18.0 ft × 7.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 58 / net 39
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBLOUNT MARINE CORPORATION · WARREN, RI, UNITED STATES · built 1972
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portMIAMI, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 13 August 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 it58 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
39 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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
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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.

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Inspection history · 24

26 January 2026 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8301611
28 October 2024 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8024094
18 September 2024 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7999465
20 September 2023 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7795299
25 April 2023 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7676797
14 December 2022 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7609101
23 September 2021 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7318634
30 August 2021 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7300307
27 August 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7298132
4 September 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7049840
5 December 2019 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6868853
24 October 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6841181
10 June 2019 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6709156
20 May 2019 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6688332
12 September 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6538856
11 September 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Navigation Center · Activity 6537675
20 November 2017 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6310214
26 October 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6295619
22 September 2017 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6272621
8 August 2017 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6235046
22 September 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6007586
13 August 2016 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5973011
10 June 2016 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5905729
21 April 2016 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5860399

Deficiency record · 26

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 26 January 2026 Resolved
As appropriate for its intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 February 2026
Resolved 12 February 2026
Resolution: Charts brought onboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 October 2024 Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Remote fuel shut off valves are not marked with directions of operation.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 November 2024
Resolved 4 November 2024
Resolution: Install label with directions for use
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 28 October 2024 Resolved
A passenger accommodation space must not contain any item that could injure a passenger, unless such an item is adequately shielded or isolated. Starboard window is broken in lower accommodation space.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 November 2024
Resolved 4 November 2024
Resolution: Window replaced with new
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 28 October 2024 Resolved
Provision shall be made by means of plugs, covers. etc., to prevent the admission of air into the space protected. Engine room fire dampeners were found wasted and holed. 46 CFR 181.20-35 (Old T)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 November 2024
Resolved 4 November 2024
Resolution: Dampener replaced with new.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 14 December 2022 Resolved
There are several penetrations on engine room bulkheads. Cable runs need to be sealed and make watertight.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 December 2022
Resolution: All penetrations were sealed as requested by MI
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 December 2022 Resolved
Engineroom ventilation clousures are broken due to excessive corrosion. Attached ventilation and ensure they seal correctly.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 December 2022
Resolution: Vessel attached hinges to hull and added a rubber gasket on the edges of clousure. All sat
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 December 2022 Resolved
There are 3 fuel leaks on stbd side engine and one fuel leak on mid engine. Clean all piping and retest.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 December 2022
Resolution: Crew replaced all fittings and gaskets on raicor filters. Test sat
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 December 2022 Resolved
There 3 missing strainers on bilge pick ups. Replace with new.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 December 2022
Resolution: Crew added new strainers to piping
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 December 2022 Resolved
All electric bilge pumps were loose. Pumps should be permanently attached to prevent them from moving. Re attached them and test.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 December 2022
Resolution: All bilge pumps were attached to the lowest point possible. Test sat
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 September 2020 Resolved
Piping in vital systems shall comply with the provisions in Subchapter F. In void #1 and #2, approximately 2 feet of bilge piping above the bilge pick up is made of rubber hose vice metal pipe.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 September 2020
Resolved 8 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved pictures detailing proper repair of the bilge pick up lines in void #1 and #2.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 11 September 2018 Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting invalid IMO # and Vsl is broadcasting no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: While running a query in VIVS, all information for the vessel had been updated and AIS was broadcasting the proper information.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 22 September 2017 Resolved
Make temporary repairs to holed bulkhead IWO keel generator space, forward bulkhead.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 September 2017
Resolution: Repair was inspected from both sides, bulkhead thru holes were filled with belzona, both side were covered with 3/4 plywood appx. 18' x 10' and epoxied, 2 thru bolts were installed.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 22 September 2017 Resolved
Make permanent repair to holed bulkhead IWO keel generator space. Provide permanent repair proposal.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2017
Resolved 15 December 2017
Resolution: Bulkhead was cropped and renewed.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Connecting Rod
Issued 22 September 2017 Resolved
Replace throttle cable conduit in void #1.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2017
Resolved 5 October 2017
Resolution: Replaced throttle cable conduit.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Crankshaft
Issued 22 September 2017 Resolved
Replace engine belt driving bilge pump on port engine.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2017
Resolved 5 October 2017
Resolution: Replaced engine belt driving bilge pump on port engine.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 22 September 2017 Resolved
Fill holes in aft bulkhead of generator space.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2017
Resolved 5 October 2017
Resolution: Filled holes in aft bulkhead of generator space.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 22 September 2017 Resolved
Repair emergency light fixture adjacent to emergency escape hatch in engine room.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2017
Resolved 5 October 2017
Resolution: Repaired emergency light fixture adjacent to emergency escape hatch in engine room.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 22 September 2017 Resolved
Terminate dead end cable in junction box.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2017
Resolved 22 September 2017
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Inlet
Issued 22 September 2017 Resolved
Repair leak from starboard engine lube oil sensor.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 October 2017
Resolved 22 September 2017
Resolution: Starboard engine lube oil sensor was replaced.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 1 September 2017 Resolved
Issued 835 for engine room fire suppresion system to be inspected, tag expired august 2017, not to carry passengers until system inspected and recipt e-mailed to [email withheld].
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 September 2017
Resolved 1 September 2017
Resolution: RCV e-mailed report servicing system 1500L
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 14 August 2017 Resolved
Center engine found with oil leak & exhaust leak on stbd exhaust pipe. Repair leak and make exhaust pipe available for inspection.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 August 2017
Resolved 14 August 2017
Resolution: Vessel rep. provided verbal repair proposal.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 14 August 2017 Resolved
Make exhaust piping repairs in engine room on center engine available for inspection once completed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 August 2017
Resolved 23 August 2017
Resolution: repairs made replaced expansion joint.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 14 August 2017 Resolved
Make exhaust piping repairs in space aft of the engine room available for inspection once completed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 August 2017
Resolved 23 August 2017
Resolution: weld repairs made tested SAT.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Waste Heat Recovery
Issued 14 August 2017 Resolved
Repair oil leak found on center engine.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 August 2017
Resolved 1 September 2017
Resolution: system altered to capture vapors.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 9 August 2017 Resolved
Make void aft of the engine room safe for entry and make exhaust pipes available for inspection.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 August 2017
Resolved 14 August 2017
Resolution: Vessel rep. provided repair proposal.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 10 June 2016 Resolved
Make permanent repairs to leaking weld in steering compartment IWO port rudder post, to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2016
Resolved 27 June 2016
Resolution: Completed plate insert to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Casualty record · 1

15 July 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · 1 injured · activity 3005652
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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

CAPT PATTERSON (2007). 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.