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KAI AKU

Commercial Fishing Vessel · Fishing Vessel class · Built 1970s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named KAI AKU

KAI AKU is a 1972 commercial fishing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 35 inspections since 1986, most recently in January 2025, along with 35 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2019.

Records from 1986 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 15 January 2025.

Built
1972
Last inspected
15 January 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
35
Deficiencies
35 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
3 investigations · 2012–2019

Identity

US Official No.
540531
IMO number
—
Call sign
WUS5089
MISLE id
47215
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
—
Maury page id
psix-47215

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations21
…administrative events6
…with no type recorded8
Years with a record 16 calendar years (1986–2025)
The 35 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 Fishing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1972.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)32.6 ft × 12.1 ft × 5.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 14 / net 10
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMODUTECH PLASTICS INC · TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1972
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portTRINIDAD, CA
Trade endorsementsFishery
DocumentationValid · issued 29 April 2026 · expires 30 April 2027
Service, as the file records itCommercial Fishing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it14 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
10 - 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 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

WCW9277MMSI not assigned · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 30 October 1996, cancelled 30 December 2006
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 · 35

15 January 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC BARRACUDA (WPB 87301) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8071767
15 April 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Humboldt Bay · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6664905
10 January 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Humboldt Bay · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6335859
10 January 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Humboldt Bay · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6345466
20 January 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Humboldt Bay · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4233208
1 December 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC BARRACUDA (WPB 87301) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3372359
1 December 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC BARRACUDA (WPB 87301) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3372362
30 November 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC DORADO (WPB 87306) · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1714871
16 February 1996 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1190787
10 June 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1323233
2 June 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 860837
17 March 1994 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1167949
2 February 1994 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1454053
11 February 1993 Excursion Permit
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 831260
11 February 1993 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1389611
14 October 1992 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1399782
3 September 1992 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 825963
4 February 1992 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 957047
23 January 1992 Re-Inspection · Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1270454
11 April 1991 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 931310
14 March 1991 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1236791
6 February 1991 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 919086
5 March 1990 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1240115
20 February 1990 Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 927965
11 December 1989 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 917720
15 September 1989 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1351222
3 August 1989 Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1039308
8 May 1989 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1352457
14 February 1989 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1350619
5 May 1988 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1041609
15 March 1988 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 992987
9 February 1988 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1328057
2 November 1987 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1331317
26 February 1987 COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1025263
25 February 1986 Re-Inspection · Credit Drydock
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1299112

Deficiency record · 35

Documentation
Issued 2 February 1994 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 March 1994
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Navigation
Issued 2 February 1994 Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF PORT AND STBD NAVIGATION LIGHTS. VESSEL SHALL NOTOPERATE DURING DARKNESS OR INCLEMENT WEATHER UNTIL COMPLETED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 February 1994
Resolved 2 February 1994
Engineering
Issued 23 January 1992 Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIR WITH RENEWAL OF WET EXHAUST LINE ON CUMMINS ENGINE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1992
Resolved 23 January 1992
Electrical
Issued 23 January 1992 Resolved
INSTALL NON-FLAMMABLE NON-CONDUCTIVE CIRCUIT PANEL COVER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1992
Resolved 23 January 1992
Construction/Loadline
Issued 23 January 1992 Resolved
INSTALL WATERTIGHT (GASKET & SCREWED) COVER OVER 16X16 IN HOLE IN FWD_x001C_ BULKHEAD. VESSEL LIMITED TO A ROUTE INSIDE THE BASELINE UNTIL COMPLETED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1992
Resolved 23 January 1992
Engineering
Issued 23 January 1992 Resolved
LABEL EMERGENCY FUEL SHUT-OFF.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1992
Resolved 23 January 1992
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 23 January 1992 Resolved
RENEW "3/4 FULL" INDICATOR LIGHT FOR MSD SANITATION TANK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1992
Resolved 23 January 1992
Documentation
Issued 23 January 1992 Resolved
POST GARBAGE PLAN (MARPOL V).
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1992
Resolved 23 January 1992
Electrical
Issued 23 January 1992 Resolved
AFIX STBD MACH SPACE BATTERY BOX TO HULL TO PREVENT SLIDING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1992
Resolved 23 January 1992
Documentation
Issued 23 January 1992 Resolved
RESOLVE DIFFERENCES IN CALL SIGNS WITH FCC.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1992
Resolved 23 January 1992
Lifesaving
Issued 23 January 1992 Resolved
INSTALL MISSING D-RING ON 1 LIFEJACKET. SUBSTITUTE ANOTHER ADULT PFD FROM CO-CHARTER OR REDUCE PASSENGERS TO 21.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1992
Resolved 23 January 1992
Lifesaving
Issued 23 January 1992 Resolved
UPGRADE LIFEJACKET STOWAGE PLACARD TO REFLECT ACTUAL NUMBER STOWED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1992
Resolved 23 January 1992
Engineering
Issued 23 January 1992 Resolved
MODIFY EMERGENCY FUEL SHUT-OFF FOR EASIER ACCESS AND WITH PROTECTION HOUSING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 1992
Resolved 23 January 1992
Engineering
Issued 6 February 1991 Resolved
REMOVE OR REPLACE UNAUTHORIZED FUEL OIL._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 February 1991
Resolved 6 February 1991
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 February 1991 Resolved
PROVIDE MEANS OF SECURING ENGINE ROOM HATCH._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 February 1991
Resolved 6 February 1991
Navigation
Issued 6 February 1991 Resolved
TAKE SLACK OUT OF STEERING GEAR._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 February 1991
Resolved 6 February 1991
Navigation
Issued 20 February 1990 Resolved
PERMANENTLY REPAIR THE MASTLIGHT PRIOR TO OPERATING DURING RESTRICTED VISIBILITY AND DARKNESS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 February 1990
Resolved 20 February 1990
Engineering
Issued 15 September 1989 Resolved
REPLACE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE ASSEMBLY WITH ONE OF AN ACCEPTED TYPE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 September 1989
Resolved 15 September 1989
Engineering
Issued 3 August 1989 Resolved
MAKE VESSEL AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION OF THE NEW MAIN ENGINE INSTALLATION UPON COMPLETION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 August 1989
Resolved 3 August 1989
Fire Fighting
Issued 14 February 1989 Resolved
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL B-I FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR SECOND STEERING STATION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 14 February 1989
Resolved 14 February 1989
Navigation
Issued 14 February 1989 Resolved
PROVIDE CURRENT FCC STATION LISCENCE AND OPERATOR'S PERMIT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 14 February 1989
Resolved 14 February 1989
Engineering
Issued 9 February 1988 Resolved
REPLACE FUEL FILTER WITH A TYPE APPROVED FOR MARINE USE, OR ADD A MARINE APPROVED FLAME IMPINGMENT BOWL TO THE EXISTING FILTER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 February 1988
Resolved 9 February 1988
Lifesaving
Issued 9 February 1988 Resolved
RE-STENCIL VESSEL NAME AND CAPACITY ON BOUYANT APPARATUS, AND NAME OF VESSEL ON LIFERING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 February 1988
Resolved 9 February 1988
Construction/Loadline
Issued 9 February 1988 Resolved
PROVIDE STOP VALVES OR BLANK OFF UNUSED THROUGH-HULLS ON STARBOARD SIDE IN WAY OF ENGINE ROOM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46CFR171.119.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 February 1988
Resolved 9 February 1988
Navigation
Issued 9 February 1988 Resolved
PROVIDE BLACK BALL DAYSHAPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 30, COLREGS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 February 1988
Resolved 9 February 1988
Construction/Loadline
Issued 9 February 1988 Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO CRACK IN MAIN DECK IN WAY OF PORT STERN.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 February 1988
Resolved 9 February 1988
Construction/Loadline
Issued 9 February 1988 Resolved
MAKE REPAIRS TO COLLISION BULKHEAD AS NECESSARY TO CONFORM WITH 46CFR171.090 (H) AND (I).
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 February 1988
Resolved 9 February 1988
Construction/Loadline
Issued 9 February 1988 Resolved
PROVIDE ACCESS TO VOID BENEATH HEAD FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSPECTING THE HULL INTERIOR AND 4 INCH SEA VALVE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 February 1988
Resolved 9 February 1988
Lifesaving
Issued 26 February 1987 Resolved
PROVIDE 3 ADDITIONAL APPROVED PFD'S TO BRING THE TOTAL TO 19. VESSEL LIMITED TO CARRYING A MAXIMUM OF 16 TOTAL PERSONS UNTIL THIS REQUIREMENT IS MET.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 February 1987
Resolved 26 February 1987
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 26 February 1987 Resolved
MARINE SANITATION DEVICE MUST BE MADE OPERATIONAL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 February 1987
Resolved 26 February 1987
Navigation
Issued 26 February 1987 Resolved
HORN MUST BE MADE OPERATIONAL FROM FLYING BRIDGE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 February 1987
Resolved 26 February 1987
Electrical
Issued 26 February 1987 Resolved
ELIMINATE ALL BUT THE MAIN POWER LEADS FROM THE BATTERIES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 February 1987
Resolved 26 February 1987
Navigation
Issued 26 February 1987 Resolved
MASTHEAD LIGHT MUST BE RELOCATED SO THAT IT IS ONE METER (VERTICALLY) ABOVETHE SIDELIGHTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 February 1987
Resolved 26 February 1987
Documentation
Issued 26 February 1987 Resolved
RENEW EMERGENCY CHECK-OFF LIST.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 February 1987
Resolved 26 February 1987
Engineering
Issued 26 February 1987 Resolved
REMOTE HANDLES FOR THE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES ARE REQUIRED, AS PER 46 CFR 182.20-40(6)(3).
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 February 1987
Resolved 26 February 1987

Casualty record · 3

20 January 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4233208
10 January 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6345466
15 April 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6664905
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.