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RUBY J

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW)

RUBY J is a 1972 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 29 deficiencies, 2 operational controls and 1 casualty investigation in 2016.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 24 February 2026.

Built
1972
Last inspected
24 February 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
21
Deficiencies
29 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2016
Also recorded as
1 other name

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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 24 February 2026
Recorded inspections21
…physical examinations17
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 29 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 11 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.
541915
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDI2989
MISLE id
47260
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-47260

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)77.0 ft × 17.9 ft × 8.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 83 / net 56
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCAMCRAFT INC · CROWN POINT LA · built 1972
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portLOS ANGELES, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 12 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it83 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
56 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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21 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 29 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 2 operational controls with the dates imposed and removed; 1 other recorded name, with years; 1 casualty investigation, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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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 · 21

24 February 2026 Drydock Extension · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8301985
8 July 2025 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8063095
17 July 2024 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7856065
27 February 2024 Drydock Extension · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7848408
18 July 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7694330
27 December 2022 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7613470
17 August 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7490694
14 February 2022 Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7393799
22 September 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7295890
29 June 2020 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6990766
6 March 2020 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6918977
1 March 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6917930
8 August 2019 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6702490
1 August 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6449811
6 March 2018 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6362117
29 November 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6314728
14 November 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6310180
20 July 2017 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6169595
25 July 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5925025
23 July 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5954149
1 February 2016 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5807534

Deficiency record · 29

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 8 July 2025 Resolved
The design of all exhaust systems must ensure minimum risk of injury to personnel. The dry exhaust expansion joint aft of the turbocharger is not properly insulated.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2025
Resolved 9 July 2025
Resolution: Received photo of replaced starboard MDE exhaust lagging.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 July 2025 Resolved
Each lifejacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light approved in accordance with § 161.012 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Approximately half of the lifejacket lights were inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 July 2025
Resolved 8 July 2025
Resolution: All batteries replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 8 July 2025 Resolved
Nonmetallic flexible hose may be used for wet exhaust systems provided it is...double clamped where practicable. The starboard main engine wet exhaust flexible hose in the lazarette is single hose clamped.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 July 2025
Resolved 8 July 2025
Resolution: Replaced missing hose clamp.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 July 2024 Resolved
Each ungrounded conductor of circuit supplying lights, motors or appliances shall be equipped with a circuit breaker or switch and fuses at the point of attachment to the power source. Conductor found directly connected to battery without circuit breaker or switch and fuses. 46 CFR 183.05-15 (c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 July 2024
Resolved 25 July 2024
Resolution: Conductor was traced to an electric bilge pump/PTO on stbd engine. Installed a switch and breaker for the bilge pump and demonstrated operation of the breaker.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 July 2024 Resolved
Battery terminals shall be of the soldered type and all connections shall be made to the battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are not permitted. MI observed battery connections with wing nut attachments. 46 CFR 183.05-20(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 July 2024
Resolved 25 July 2024
Resolution: Replaced wing nuts with hex nuts.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 17 July 2024 Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel does not have ammonia inhalants on board. 46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 July 2024
Resolved 25 July 2024
Resolution: Procured ammonia inhalants and placed onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 17 July 2024 Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel; and stowed so that when the vessel sinks the survival craft floats free. Painter line was found to be improperly secured to the float-free link preventing the liferaft from floating free in case of vessel sinking. 46 CFR 180.130(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 July 2024
Resolution: Painter line was corrected on the spot.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 17 July 2024 Resolved
Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of non-combustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. MI observed waste receptacle and cigarette butt disposal constructed of combustible material. 46 CFR 177.405(f)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 July 2024
Resolution: Waste receptacle and cigarette disposal plastic buckets were removed from the vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 August 2022 Resolved
The part of the exhaust system between the point of cooling water injection and the engine manifold must be effectively insulated and protected in compliance with 46 CFR 177.405(b). STBD Main Diesel Exhaust lagging missing at aft edge of turbo, and on uppipe between turbo and water injection. 46 CFR 182.425
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2022
Resolved 26 August 2022
Resolution: Lagging installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 August 2022 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Klein electric tool indicated an ungrounded wire at the aft saloon 110v receptacle. 46 CFR 183.200
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2022
Resolved 31 August 2022
Resolution: Photo provided of electric meter test of correction.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 August 2022 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Switch on port side wheelhouse helm missing receptacle cover and not clearly marked. 46 CFR 183.200; 183.220(d)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2022
Resolved 26 August 2022
Resolution: Cover reinstalled and labeled.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 August 2022 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Dead end wire (two) found in the galley bilge. 46 CFR 183.200(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 September 2022
Resolved 26 August 2022
Resolution: Operator added a junction box enclosing wire's bitter end.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 22 September 2021 Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and EPIRB installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the FCC. The vessel did not have a current FCC Safety Radio Telephony Certificate. Provide current certificate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 October 2021
Resolved 6 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided current FCC SRC and bridge to bridge
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 22 September 2021 Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and EPIRB installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the FCC. The installed HF radio was missing the microphone and did not have means to transmit voice calls. Provide microphone.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 October 2021
Resolved 30 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided microphone/handset.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 22 September 2021 Resolved
On a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, the public address system must be a fixed installation and be audible during normal operating conditions throughout the accommodation spaces and all other spaces normally manned by crew members. Public address speakers were not provided for exterior working spaces. Demonstrate public address system that is audible in all accommodation and spaces normally manned by crew members.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 October 2021
Resolved 30 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed additional speaker on aft deck in way of aft control station.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 22 September 2021 Resolved
The rules concerning navigation shapes shall be complied with by day. Vessel was not provisioned with navigation day shapes. Provide day shapes.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 October 2021
Resolved 30 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided day shapes.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 22 September 2021 Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. Vessel was unable to provide a complete and current first aid kit approved under 46 CFR 160.041. Provide current and complete approved first aid kit.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 October 2021
Resolved 30 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided approved first aid kit.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 September 2021 Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150. 46 CFR 160 requires ring buoys to be fitted with a grab line of 3/8-inch diameter polyethylene, polypropylene, or other suitable buoyant type synthetic material having a minimum breaking strength of 1,350 pounds. Life ring buoy mounted on the upper deck port side was missing a grab line. Provide ring life buoy meeting 46 CFR 160.050 or 160.150.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 October 2021
Resolved 30 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided new ring buoy to replace one missing grab line.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 1 March 2020 Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a dry dock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel has not completed a satisfactory dry dock exam. Vessel must complete a satisfactory dry dock exam prior to carrying passengers and/or cargo.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 March 2020
Resolved 16 March 2020
Resolution: Vessel completed satisfactory hull examination.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 8 August 2019 Resolved
Vessel controls systems & other miscellaneous systems & equipment required by this part must be suitable for the purpose intended. Vessel radar does not decrease in range & must be repaired or renewed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2019
Resolved 9 September 2019
Resolution: Vessel installed new radar system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 8 August 2019 Resolved
Sea painter for life rafts (02) were installed incorrectly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 8 August 2019
Resolution: Vessel representative properly installed both sea painters.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 1 August 2018 Resolved
Provide vessel name and hailing port on stern.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 September 2018
Resolved 21 August 2018
Resolution: Provided vessel name and hailing port on aft steering station tower. Discrepancy corrected to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 1 August 2018 Resolved
Provide servicable lifering.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 September 2018
Resolved 22 August 2018
Resolution: Provided servicable ring life buoy. Discrepancy corrected to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
Personnel › Training › Search and Rescue
Issued 20 July 2017 Resolved
Provide training to each crew member before getting underway for the first time on a particular vessel. Master and crew were unaware of key vessel specific man overboard techniques.
Condition: Invalid
Due 22 July 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 20 July 2017 Resolved
Post emergency instructions near operating station.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 3 August 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Stability Instructions
Issued 20 July 2017 Resolved
Post each page of vessel's stability letter to be visible at operating station.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 3 August 2017
Resolved 14 November 2017
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 20 July 2017 Resolved
Provide visual and audial alarms for bilge high level alarms.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 20 July 2017
Resolved 20 July 2017
Resolution: Company electrician replaced broken wire leading to speaker on alarm system.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 20 July 2017 Resolved
Provide servicing report for B-V fire extinguisher as required by COI. Vessel restricted from carrying hazardous cargo on cargo deck until servicing report is provided.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 November 2017
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 1 February 2016 Resolved
Complete credit drydock exam prior to carrying passegners or cargo. Vessel due for drydock 31JAN16.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2016
Resolved 29 February 2016
Resolution: Credit drydock completed.

Casualty record · 1

23 July 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5954149
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

RAVEN (2016). 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

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