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HERON
HERON is a 1998 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 74 deficiencies, 1 operational control, 1 with no removal date recorded and 2 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2021.
Records from 2012 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 June 2026.
- Built
- 1998
- Last inspected
- 18 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 74 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- 1 with no removal date recorded
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2012–2021
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
18 June 2026
…with no type recorded5
Deficiencies
74 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
1 with no removal date recorded
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
1066694
WDL3464
474893
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-474893
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)63.0 ft × 26.3 ft × 8.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 40 / net 32
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderWILLIAM SHUMAN · DAYTON, OH, UNITED STATES · built 1998
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portBOOTHBAY, ME
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 13 November 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
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 it40 - Simplified, Gross Ton
32 - Simplified, Net Ton
32 - 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.
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Inspection history · 30
18 June 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8407102
9 October 2025
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8249990
10 October 2024
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8005035
4 October 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7793670
5 June 2023
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7695481
6 March 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7646119
8 December 2022
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7606038
26 October 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7586642
23 May 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7559838
7 December 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7363930
28 September 2021
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7323772
26 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7324939
3 June 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7257065
12 November 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7093899
5 November 2019
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6849409
21 October 2019
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6838493
27 June 2019
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6692399
12 June 2019
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6722534
15 November 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6581447
25 September 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6559526
16 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Suspension & Revocation National Center of Expertise · Activity 7837328
27 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6519833
23 July 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6487990
27 April 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6404784
3 April 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6384334
11 November 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6391065
21 June 2017
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6126998
27 September 2016
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6010323
8 July 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Montauk · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5934764
8 April 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5849787
Deficiency record · 74
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 18 June 2026
Resolved
Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly involved in an incident within 2 hours. Vessel is missing alcohol test strips. Provide test strips onboard the vessel.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 18 June 2026
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessel did not have current charts, provide current charts on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 18 June 2026
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Items in first aid kit are expired. Provide new unexpired items.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 18 June 2026
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication. Provide up to date Eldridge book.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 June 2026
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with 46 CFR Table 182.520(a). The manual switch to activate the #2 bilge pump is not operable. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 18 June 2026
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must have a means to reset devices used to automatically shut down engines. The overide switch for the port main engine is not functioning. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 18 June 2026
Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry six hand red flare distress signals and six hand orange smoke distress
signals. Hand red flares may be substituted for orange smoke signals. Vessel is missing required number of orange smoke signals. Provide adequate number of distress signals.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 October 2024
Resolved
1 adult lifejacket was no longer serviceable. Passenger count reduced by 1 till lifejacket is replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 October 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. 6 adult life jackets need retroreflective tape replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 October 2024
Resolved
Adult and children's life jackets were not properly separated. Properly stow life jackets to ensure adult and children's life jackets are easily identifiable.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 October 2024
Resolved
Stowage of adult and children's life jackets was not properly marked.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 10 October 2024
Resolved
Stern light inoperable. Vessel restricted to daylight ops only.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 10 October 2024
Resolved
FCC Radiosafety Telephony Certs were expired. Renew.
47 CFR 80
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 10 October 2024
Resolved
Old wire run hole in fwd stbd void needs to be sealed
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 10 October 2024
Resolved
Wire run box needs to be secured in port chain locker
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 10 October 2024
Resolved
3 dead end wires in stbd life jacket space need to be removed/properly secured
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 10 October 2024
Resolved
High water alarm in port middle space inoperable.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 October 2023
Resolved
Properly wire, remove breaker, from light in stbd side tool space.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 October 2023
Resolved
Remove or properly cap off loose wiring in stbd aft bulkhead of engine space. Seal holes around wires.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 4 October 2023
Resolved
Grind down to bare metal and remove cleat on main mast where prior mast repair was welded with existing mast.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
Port quarter space bilge high level alarm is inoperable. Repair/replace visual and audible alarm. 46 CFR 182.530
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
Vessel has 8 orange and 4 red distress signals. Provide 2 additional red distress signals. 46 CFR 180.68
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 26 October 2022
Resolved
Mid body bilge alarm light does not illuminate when energized.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 October 2022
Resolved
Emergency Egress not labeled IAW 46 cfr 185.606
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
4. Repair plan approval – not requested or authorized by OCMI
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 September 2021
Resolved
Hauled out for repairs (Maine) – did not request permission from OCMI who issued COI
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 December 2020
Resolved
1 adult life jacket non-serviceable. Total person allowed reduced to 41. 46 CFR 180.71
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 10 December 2020
Resolved
EPIRB battery expired. Route reduced to no more than 3 miles from shore. 46 CFR 185.728
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 9 December 2020
Resolved
EPIRB hydrostatic release expired. Route restricted to no more than 3 miles from shore. 46 CFR 185.740
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 9 December 2020
Resolved
Alcohol test kits expired. 46 CFR 16
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 27 November 2019
Resolved
Main Mast steaming light inoperative. Replace/repair light prior to operations. 46 CFR 183.420
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 27 November 2019
Resolved
Gooseneck bushings worn (identified by third party rigging survey). Replace bushings at upcoming dry-dock availablity in June. 46 CFR 177.330
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 27 November 2019
Resolved
Crack in small boat platform frame stbd mount to be repaired at dry-dock availability in June. Special note added.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 14 November 2019
Resolved
Vessel rep unable to provide EAP policy, hotline number or proof of training.
46 CFR 16
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 November 2019
Resolved
Bilge high level alarms not labeled. Provide a label for each alarm specifying the space it is alarming for. 46 CFR 182.530
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 November 2019
Resolved
Install metal flame shield for fuel generator fuel filter.
46 CFR 182.410
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. The manual pull station on the Fireboy system, in the port and stbd "engine room", was not to manufacturer spec. Also head on the bottle was not manufacturer approved. Prior to the carriage of passengers must have fully manufacturer approved Fireboy system onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry six hand red flare distress signals and six hand orange smoke distress signals. Flares onboard vessel were expired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
Stations in the maritime service must be licenses by the FCC. Ship's station license had expired on October 20, 2019. Vessel Restricted to 1000 feet from shore.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
Construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel. Vessel's boom has various cracks through out it. Submit third party rig surveyor inspection report to USCG.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
Construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel. Aft platform where lifesaving appliances are mounted has a broken crossmember.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of the vessel must allow for the safe operation of the vessel. On the railing of the FWD stbd stanchion there is a bolt missing and on the port side aft railing, it is cracked with a bolt broken.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
Navigation lights should be visible in all weather. Vessel's port side navigation light has paint over the cover and is cracked.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 June 2019
Resolved
Sail mizzen mast goose neck worn, miss aligned.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 27 June 2019
Resolved
High bilge water alarm in stbd space visual warning light out.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 21 November 2018
Resolved
Provide MIS report or proof of submission. 46 CFR 16.500
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 21 November 2018
Resolved
Provide proof of Employee Assistance Program training and display hotline number and company policy. 46 CFR 16.401
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 21 November 2018
Resolved
Provide alcohol test strips. 46 CFR 4.06
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 21 November 2018
Resolved
Provide chart of local area of operation. 46 CFR 184.420
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 November 2018
Resolved
Secure battery cables to terminals with permanent type connectors. 46 CFR 183.350
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Vessels IBA is expired and due for inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Replace expired EPIRB Hydro Release
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Replace missing PFD in stern box.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Secure line around body of life rings.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Provide vessels name to life ring.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Vessel must provide drug and alcohol testing letter/roster.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Vessel must provide approved sail plan as outlined on the COI.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Vessel must provide up to date nav pubs.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Add chaffing gear or reallign to stop wear on the forward stay starboard side.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Fix port engine stop solenoid.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Replace flame bowls and plugs to stbd fuel filters.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Fix auto pilot ram mount to the rudder.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 25 September 2018
Resolved
Add double cmaps to the generator raw water and exhaust lines.
Sail Rigging › Mast Step › Base
Issued 12 April 2018
Resolved
Provide a repair proposal for cracked main mast to MSC.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 21 June 2017
Resolved
Provide valid FCC Safety Certificate.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 21 June 2017
Resolved
Provide proof of MIS submission for 2016.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Random
Issued 21 June 2017
Resolved
Provide copy of last Random drug testing results.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Serious Marine Incident
Issued 21 June 2017
Resolved
Provide arrangements for post casualty alcohol testing.
Sail Rigging › Running Rigging › Halyards
Issued 16 December 2016
Resolved
All rigging is to be replaced over the next 3years. Provide a plan to replace rigging. Act. 6010323
Sail Rigging › Spars › Boom and Gooseneck Fitting
Issued 27 September 2016
Resolved
Repair cracked weld on main boom at gooseneck (replace eyes). IAW manuf guidelines. May not use main sail when carrying passengers.
Sail Rigging › Stays/Shrouds › Wires
Issued 27 September 2016
Resolved
Provide thimble for topping lift connection at main and mizzen booms. (w/out the thimble the wire is bent and breaking).
Sail Rigging › Catamaran › Crossbeam
Issued 27 September 2016
Resolved
Address forward crossbeam cracking w/builder (around anchor and at the hulls, keep USCG informed)
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Random
Issued 27 September 2016
Resolved
Provide copy of last employee random drug testing.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › General Arrangement Plans
Issued 27 September 2016
Resolved
Provide Preventative Maintenance Plan (PMP) for sail rigging.
Casualty record · 2
2 December 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4494868
26 September 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7324939
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.