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NORWESTER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW)

NORWESTER is a 1973 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 28 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2003.

Records from 2003 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 June 2026.

Built
1973
Last inspected
9 June 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
23
Deficiencies
28 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2003

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 9 June 2026
Recorded inspections23
…physical examinations18
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 28 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
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.
546760
IMO number
—
Call sign
WCZ7669
MISLE id
47461
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-47461

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)41.8 ft × 14.2 ft × 6.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 27 / net 18
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDELTA MARINE INDUSTRIES · SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1973
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portGARIBALDI, OR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 11 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it27 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
18 - 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
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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Inspection history · 23

9 June 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8397611
15 May 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8373909
30 April 2026 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8359345
18 July 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8188882
23 June 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8165465
4 June 2025 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8152792
4 June 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7927345
23 April 2024 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7895798
26 April 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7675637
2 November 2022 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7588316
28 April 2022 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7439910
10 March 2022 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7409356
13 April 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7183889
10 December 2020 Construction Oversight · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7215479
20 September 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7061883
7 May 2020 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6977593
10 June 2019 Plan Review "T" Boat · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6711949
21 May 2019 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6691992
8 May 2018 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6416359
23 April 2018 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6400239
17 March 2017 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6105520
4 April 2016 Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5847291
20 January 2016 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5800448

Deficiency record · 28

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 June 2024 Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump if the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. The vessel's installed electric bilge pumps were not UL listed. Operator is to replace the electric bilge pumps with approved pumps that are UL listed. 46 CFR 182.520(e)(1)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 July 2024
Resolved 4 June 2025
Resolution: Verified UL listed submersible electric bilge pumps were installed in all required compartments.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 June 2024 No resolution recorded
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump if a positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. The Bilge pumps on the vessel were missing positive shutoff valves at the hull penetration. Operator is to install positive shutoff valves for the bilge pumps at the hull penetrations by next dry dock. 46 CFR 182.520 (e)(7)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 April 2023 Resolved
ALL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO AFFORD ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM CAUSING FIRE, EXPLOSION, MACHINERY FAILURE, AND PERSONAL INJURY. PIN HOLE LEAK LOCATED ON LUBE OIL HOSE STBD SIDE ENGINE. REPLACE AND ENSURE NO FURTHER LEAKAGE. 46CFR182.100
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 April 2023
Resolved 28 April 2023
Resolution: OPERATOR REPLACED HOSE AND PROVIDED EVIDENCE OF ENGINE RUNNING WITHOUT HOSE LEAKING.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 26 April 2023 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 April 2023
Resolved 28 April 2023
Resolution: MASTER PROVIDED REPLACED AND INSTALLED VALID HRU.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 26 April 2023 Resolved
THE EPIRB TEST REQUIRED BY PARAGRAPH (a) SHALL BE LOGGED OR OTHERWISE DOCUMENTED, AS APPLICABLE. DOCUMENT MONTHLY EPIRB TESTS. 46CFR185.728(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 May 2023
Resolved 28 April 2023
Resolution: ONWER PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION THAT MONTHLY EPIRB TESTING IS BEING DOCUMENTED IN VESSEL LOG.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 November 2022 Resolved
While at the boatyard, identified the NORWESTER on blocks with the stbd shaft sheared just aft of the strut. Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Provide repair proposal.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 March 2023
Resolution: Replaced shafts, shaft logs, & props. Increased shaft size to 2.0 inches.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 March 2022 Resolved
A vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length must be provided with...bilge suctions for each watertight compartment. Compartment aft of the collision bulkhead had non-functional electric bilge pump. Replace bilge pump. 46 CFR 182.510(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Owner provided video evidence of newly installed functional bilge pump.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 10 March 2022 Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall make sure that maintenance is carried out IAW [manufacturer's instructions]. Synthetic weak link on 22-person life float has past its expiration date. Replace weak link. 46 CFR 185.702(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 April 2022
Resolved 28 April 2022
Resolution: Weak link replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 10 March 2022 Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station...must carry a radio operator who...hold[s] a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Operator was unable to produce marine radio operator permit. Confirm carriage of radio operator permit for master. 47 CFR 80.159(e)(1)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 April 2022
Resolved 23 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel operator provided Marine Radio Operator Permit.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 21 May 2019 Resolved
Replace expired battery on EPIRB prior to operating on Oceans Route. 46 CFR 185.728(b).
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 May 2019
Resolution: Battery replaced by Englund Marine. New expiration: 10-2024
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 21 May 2019 Resolved
Replace fast-blow fuse on SSB radio. 47 CFR 80.905
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 May 2019
Resolution: Fuse replaced; SSB radio works.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 8 May 2018 Resolved
Replace EPIRB hydrostatic release that expired on 03-2018.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 June 2018
Resolved 8 May 2018
Resolution: Corrected same day.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float Free
Issued 8 May 2018 Resolved
Connect life floats to a float-free arrangement.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 May 2018
Resolution: Corrected same day.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 8 May 2018 Resolved
Replace weak link on 22-pers life float.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 May 2018
Resolution: Corrected same day.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 8 May 2018 Resolved
Tether vent dampers to E/R vents.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 8 May 2018
Resolution: Corrected same day.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 17 March 2017 Resolved
Replace in kind non-metallic flexible hose for raw water intake on starboard engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 29 March 2017
Resolution: Replaced wasted raw water intake hose with new hose.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 17 March 2017 Resolved
Provide proof of proper operation of marine radar.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 22 March 2017
Resolution: Radar display was on and operating properly.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Valve
Issued 12 April 2016 Resolved
Port and Starboard engine raw water valves and bait tank through-hull valve were ceased and needs to be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 12 April 2016 Resolved
Hairline fractures were found on the port and starboard rudders and needs to be repaired.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2016
Resolved 15 April 2016
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 5 April 2016 Resolved
Repair strap on aft lifefloat.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 5 April 2016 Resolved
Re-adjust rod connection to fuel shut off in the lazarrete and port fuel tank.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Ram
Issued 5 April 2016 Resolved
Wood supporting steering gear ram is wasted and needs to be replaced.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 5 April 2016 Resolved
Tighten port bolts on aft diving platform.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 5 April 2016 Resolved
Reattach grounding strap to port and starboard rudder post.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 5 April 2016 Resolved
Starboard fuel tank forward top under support beam is showing signs of galvanic corrosion. Clean area for closer inspection during upcoming drydock exam. If repairs are needed, submit repair proposal.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 5 April 2016 Resolved
MSD macerator has corroded wires and needs to be replaced or the macerator needs to be removed.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 5 April 2016 Resolved
Significant delignification was found above the starboard battery box. Remove affected wood and make available for closer inspection during upcoming drydock. If repairs are needed, submit repair proposal.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016
Engineering › Feedwater/Condensate Water System › Support
Issued 5 April 2016 Resolved
Re-attach the port side supporting bracket for the fresh water tank.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016

Casualty record · 1

14 June 2003Major Marine Casualty · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 9 dead · 8 injured · activity 1820602
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.