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MISS BUFFALO II
MISS BUFFALO II is a 1972 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 44 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 3 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2016.
Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 May 2026.
- Built
- 1972
- Last inspected
- 27 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 44 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2005–2016
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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
27 May 2026
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
44 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
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Identity
541972
WK3162
47264
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-47264
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)81.9 ft × 24.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 88 / net 59
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGULF BOAT BUILDING CORP · BILOXI MS, UNITED STATES · built 1972
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBUFFALO, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 22 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it88 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
59 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
59 - 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.
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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 · 17
27 May 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8381718
29 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8145296
18 September 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8004848
18 June 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7947193
23 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7918082
8 May 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7683666
18 April 2022
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7433073
13 July 2021
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7253609
6 May 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7183525
10 August 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7051988
29 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6697245
8 May 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6366218
3 April 2017
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6163302
1 October 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6013183
1 September 2016
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5989567
12 April 2016
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5852638
30 March 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5843770
Deficiency record · 44
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
Each vessel that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board an FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. EPIRB battery was expired. Vessel is restricted to operations within one mile from shore. Repair, replace, or renew lights to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that each EPIRB be tested monthly and logged or otherwise documented. EPIRB must be tested and logged.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a light. Two life float lights were inoperable. Vessel is restricted to operations within one mile of shore. Repair, replace, or renew lights to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
The owner or operator must make the vessel available for all specific inspection and drills, including man overboard (MOB) and fire drills. Vessel crew must conduct Coast Guard supervised MOB and fire drill to complete annual inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
Stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FFC. FCC Station License expired 19Apr2026. Renew license to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the a Serious Marine Incident. Alcohol testing devices were expired. Use alternative method of ensuring 2 hour timeline is met and replace testing device to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
The Vessel Security Officer must keep records of each drill or exercise including the date held, description of drill or exercise, list of participants, and any best practices or lessons learned which may improve the Vessel Security Plan. Vessel did not record most recent security drill or exercise.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
A fire hose with a nozzle must be attached to the each fire hydrant at all times. The fire hose connected to the port hydrant leaked when tested. Vessel replaced hose.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 29 May 2025
Resolved
A vessel on a Great Lakes route must carry six hand red flare distress signals and 6 orange smoke distress signals. Red hand flare distress signals may be substituted for orange smoke distress signals. Outfit vessel with proper number of flares to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 117.68
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 29 May 2025
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a light. Light was not put on station at the beginning of the season. Light was put on station during annual. Corrected on the spot.
46 CFR 117.175 (d)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 29 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect persons from electrical hazards. Main panel disconnect switch selector knob is missing. Replace knob to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 120.200
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 23 May 2024
Resolved
Each vessel that operates beyond three nautical miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes must have on board an EPIRB. Vessels EPIRB was not onboard. Vessel is not to operate beyond 3NM until a new EPIRB is registered to the vessel and onboard.
46 CFR 117.64
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 May 2024
Resolved
Rail and courses IWO starboard quarter access gate and mooring bitts have excessive clearance overboard. Employ temporary safety policies to ensure passenger safety. Submit repair proposal to attending CG Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 116.900
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 May 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on board the vessel must be marked in accordance with § 122.604 of this chapter. 02 life jackets were mislabeled but replaced with 02 new life jackets during inspection.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. Testing records of crew were not available. Submit test results of crew
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens must consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 × 30 mesh. The ends of the fuel tanks did not have the correct mesh screens. Replace with required 30x30 screen.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at the operating station to indicate a high water level in a machinery space bilge. While testing engine room bilge alarm, the light at operation station was inoperable. Replace light to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 18 April 2022
Resolved
A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is, or is likely to become, a serious marine incident as defined in § 4.03-2 in sub chapter A of this chapter shall comply with the requirements of § 4.06 in sub chapter A of this chapter. Drug and alcohol testing swabs were not on board vessel. Either acquire enough testing kits for the whole crew and stow on board, or submit a plan to OCMI to have testing done off site within required regulatory time frame.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 July 2021
Resolved
Starboard loss of propulsion
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 6 May 2021
Resolved
The minimum capacity of the power fire pump shall be 50
gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60
pounds per square inch at the pump outlet. The pump
outlet shall be fitted with a pressure gage. Although
length of hoses currently allows pressure of water to
reach all spaces protected, pressure gage reading at
pump is reading 15 PSI. Rectify pressure to meet
requirement of not less than 60 PSI at pump outlet.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 6 May 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”. First aid kit
contents expired. Replace required contents of first aid
kit with unexpired items.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 29 May 2019
Resolved
Each vessel certificated for Great Lakes service must
have emergency positioning indicating radiobeacon
(EPRIB) installed in a readily accessible location, at
or near the principal steering station. Vessel did not
have EPIRB on board at time of inspection. Please
provide operable EPIRB. Vessel restricted to 3 nautical miles.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 29 May 2019
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels must
carry adequate and up-to-date charts, coast pilots and
light lists. Vessel did not have corrected charts or
latest publications of coast pilot and light list.
Please provide corrected or updated nautical
publications
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 29 May 2019
Resolved
All wiring and cables shall be suitable for marine
service and for the particular installation used. Deadend
wire was found on port side under instrument panel
in pilothouse.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity
Issued 27 April 2017
Resolved
Need additional 4 lifejackets to complete the total 198 required count
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking
Issued 27 April 2017
Resolved
Re-stencil 1 Box to account for total 198 adult life jacket count
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 27 April 2017
Resolved
Properly secure loose electrical junction box aft engine room bulkhead.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 April 2017
Resolved
Properly protect loose individual wiring above low voltage panel aft of the Engine room bulkhead.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 27 April 2017
Resolved
Properly secure individual wires to backside of start power switch on stbd side console.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 27 April 2017
Resolved
Remove low voltage ground wire to hull port side console
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Hose
Issued 27 April 2017
Resolved
Double clamp all jacket water hosed to keel cooler connectios.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 1 September 2016
Resolved
Starboard shaft sheared approximately 1" forward of shaft seal.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Post SAP name and contact information.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Fulfill content requirements of first aid kit IAW 160.041.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Conduct drills, MOB, Firefighting, and Security with seasonal crew once on board.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Provide proof of FCC Radio Safety Certificate.
Operations/Management › EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) › 4.1.1-Routine Visual Inspections
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Daily inspections are not being conducted. Log daily vessel inspections IAW EPA VGP requirements.
[name withheld], CG Sector Buffalo NY, [phone withheld], [email withheld]
Operations/Management › EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) › 4.1.1.1-Documentation Routine Vessel Inspection
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Routine inspections are not being conducted. Document and acknowledge vessel inspections IAW EPA VGP requirements appendix K.
[name withheld], CG Sector Buffalo NY, [phone withheld], [email withheld]
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Replace bilge suction strainer in lazarette.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Axe
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Install fire axe in appropriate mount.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Starboard ring life buoy, secure lifeline around body of ring buoy.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
All lifefloats properly secure all lifeline hanks with twine.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Aft lifefloats remove electrical tape from painters and properly secure with twine
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Markings
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Topside lifefloat;
A. Properly secure waterlight around body of lifefloat.
B. Stencil vessel name on paddles.
C. Renew type II retro reflective material on lifefloat.
Casualty record · 3
24 July 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2522712
20 August 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 2478517
1 October 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6013183
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.
Ownership record
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