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THE STARFISH
THE STARFISH is a 1998 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 42 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 5 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2017.
Records from 2011 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 April 2026.
- Built
- 1998
- Last inspected
- 27 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 42 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2011–2017
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 April 2026
…with no type recorded3
Deficiencies
42 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
1065371
WDB5857
473214
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-473214
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)34.0 ft × 20.0 ft × 4.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 6 / net 5
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCORAL ISLAND YACHTS · MARATHON, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1998
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portMARATHON, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 28 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it6 - Simplified, Gross Ton
5 - Simplified, Net Ton
5 - Simplified, 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
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
MARATHON MERMAID Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 1617575 · 28 May 2022 · activity 7504554Inspection history · 20
27 April 2026
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8310043
6 January 2026
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8278227
26 February 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8072504
30 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7925985
10 January 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7847486
7 February 2023
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7633485
9 January 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7618335
28 May 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7504554
1 February 2022
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7389406
21 April 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7180523
9 April 2021
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7172004
27 January 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7131864
23 January 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6880566
24 January 2019
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6614404
14 December 2018
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6596993
15 March 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6371871
25 December 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6441438
27 August 2017
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6294423
30 January 2017
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6112937
25 February 2016
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5818774
Deficiency record · 42
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
Replace 03 child life jackets.Vessel can only carry as many children as jackets are on vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 26 February 2025
Resolved
1 package of 3 red flares has expired. Replace expired flares.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel does not have a CG approved NAV chart onboard. Since vessel does not have a GPS with electronic charts, vessel must have a CG approved updated CG approved NAV Chart onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Both life floats are faded and need repainting with new retro tape to replace faded/worn out retro. Must repaint using approved paint and install new SOLAS retro tape.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Both port and STBD 12V engine batteries are not secured to hull to prevent moving around. Must secure both batteries to hull to prevent any movement.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
First aid kit did not have the proper strenght asprin. Must replace with proper strenght to meet requirements.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Several life jackets had worn or peeling retro tape. Must replace retro tape on all life jackets that were called out and marked with X
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
High water bilge alarm would not work. Must make repaires and test to satisfaction attending CG Marine inspector prior to carrying passengers.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel failed to have its Annual inspection completed within time frame required. Vessel must conduct a COI inspection prior to carrying passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 January 2020
Resolved
Repair/replace reflective tape on 2 Adult and 06 Child PFDs, tape was found damaged and not reflective.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 23 January 2020
Resolved
Post sign stating “Official Documents available upon request”, vessel does not have adequate bulkhead space.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 23 January 2020
Resolved
Provide GPS input and MMSI# into installed VHF radio.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 24 January 2019
Resolved
Crack found on forward cross-member. Grind down to good glass and repair in accordance with original layup schedule IAW NVIC 8-87.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 24 January 2019
Resolved
Numerous blisters and sections of exposed glass found on each hull. Sand hull down to expose blisters, allow to dry out prior to repair. Remove damaged FRP and replace IAW with NVIC 8-87.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Post all pages of COI and Stability Letter or post placard stating “Official Documents available upon request".
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Provide documentation that shows pre-employment drug testing of all current crew members.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Update emergency instructions placard utilizing federal recommendations in CFR.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Provide waterlight and paddles for 6 person lifefloat, line connection light to float shall be 18ft.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Mark lifefloat with approved passenger count (6) and provide means to separate stacked lifefloats.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
When Child and Adult PFDs are stowed in the same space means must be provided to clearly separate them.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Provide first aid kit that has all contents per 46 CFR 160.041.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Provide current required publications (Light list, Tide tables, US Coast Pilot [name withheld]).
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Replace hydrostatic release for EPIRB.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Performance standards for radio equipment
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Provide GPS input for VHF radio.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Raise all around white navigation light, stacked life floats block 360* view.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of STBD aft overboard discharge positive shutoff valve.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Make all penetrations to Port and STBD transoms watertight, opening for engine controls is not watertight.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Replace all gasoline fuel lines and fuel filters from tank to outboards.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Electronically bond fuel tanks to the vessels common ground.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Secure Marine Sanitation Device "Y" valve to prevent accidental sewage overboard discharge.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Secure battery boxes from shifting from the pitch and roll of the vessel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Repair forward part of soft canopy structure and repair/replace fasteners for securing to hard canopy.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 14 December 2018
Resolved
Submit plans to local OCMI to provide adequate ventilation to Port and STBD hulls. Batteries are installed on both Port and STBD hulls.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 15 March 2018
Resolved
Missing 1 flare. provide new orange or red hand flare.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 15 March 2018
Resolved
compass light is extinguished. repair/renew
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Hose
Issued 15 March 2018
Resolved
port fuel tank fill is missing hose clamp & ground wire.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 15 March 2018
Resolved
STBD fuel tank ground wire is incorrect. mount from fill (metal) to tank ( Metal)
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 27 February 2017
Resolved
Vessel is missing 3 orange smoke flares.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 27 February 2017
Resolved
Vessel is missing one BI fire extinguisher.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Vent Pipe
Issued 27 February 2017
Resolved
STBD fuel tank vent hose is too short and is disconnected. Renew hose.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Size
Issued 27 February 2017
Resolved
Life Ring Buoy is the incorrect size. Renew it with the correct approved size.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 27 February 2017
Resolved
Vessel compass light is extinguished. Repair/renew.
Casualty record · 5
4 July 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4109514
8 September 2011Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · 1 dead · activity 4139937
1 January 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 4217003
23 January 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4235484
25 December 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 6441438
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
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.