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GAS LIGHT
GAS LIGHT is a 1998 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 33 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 5 February 2026.
- Built
- 1998
- Last inspected
- 5 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 33 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1066809
WDN3594
475026
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-475026
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.
Inspections, by type
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.0 ft × 19.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 47 / net 38
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBILLY MARTINELLI · SAUSALITO, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1998
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionAuxiliary Sail
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSAN FRANCISCO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 20 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it47 - Simplified, Gross Ton
38 - Simplified, Net Ton
38 - 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.
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Inspection history · 17
5 February 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8304984
17 June 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8161077
8 July 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7952861
3 January 2024
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7844442
11 July 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7738918
6 July 2022
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7488665
18 January 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7380584
17 August 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7289207
6 October 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7072352
2 April 2020
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6936210
24 February 2020
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6913139
10 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6832902
9 October 2018
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6557866
1 March 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6363713
27 June 2017
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6188589
31 May 2016
Plan Review "T" Boat · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5887976
11 February 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5813961
Deficiency record · 33
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 July 2024
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection... The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located. Marine inspector observed fuel supply lines for port and starboard fuel tanks do not have shut off valves capable of operation outside the space, at the tank connection. 46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 July 2024
Resolved
The lights prescribed in these Rules (Subpart C) shall have an intensity as specified in Annex I to these Rules (33 CFR part 84), so as to be visible at the following minimum ranges: In a vessel of 12 meters or more in length but less than 50 meters in length...A sidelight, 2 miles; and A white, red, green or yellow all-round light, 2 miles. Starboard side light is obstructed by horn and does not meet minimum visibility requirements. Additionally all around light wiring is damaged and light is inoperable. 33 CFR 83.22(b)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 8 July 2024
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment with an expiration date on it must be replaced if the expiration date has passed. HRU for EPIRB is expired. 46 CFR 176.808(c)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 8 July 2024
Resolved
The equipment required for lifefloats and buoyant apparatus must meet the following specifications: Paddle. Each paddle must be of at least 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs and buoyant. Paddles provided for lifefloats are not lashed to the float. 46 CFR 180.175(f)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 8 July 2024
Resolved
The equipment required for lifefloats and buoyant apparatus must meet the following specifications: Light. The light must be a floating waterlight approved under approval series 161.010 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The floating waterlight must be attached around the body of the life float or buoyant apparatus by a 10 mm (3/8 inch) lanyard, resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light, and at least 5.5 meters (18 feet) in length. Lines attaching light to lifefloat are deteriorating in the sun. 46 CFR 180.175(f)(4)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 8 July 2024
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. MI observed fire buckets onboard missing complete required marking. 46 CFR 181.610
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 8 July 2024
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. MI observed expired ammonia inhalants in approved first aid kit. 46 CFR 184.710
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 11 July 2023
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: (3) Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space; and
(4) Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Pre-engineered fire extinguishing system in genertor space allows Gen to be started in charged position. Vessels pre-engineered system requires servicing to ensure generator unable to start unless system overide is selected.
46 CFR 181.420 (a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 11 July 2023
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF–DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(2). VHF Radio missing GPS + MMSI number. Verify input of MMSI number into VHF radio and link GPS to VHF to allow DSC feature to be operational.
46 CFR 184.502
47 CFR 80.905 (a) (1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
Fuel shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The fuel shutoff valve does not stop the supply of fuel to the generator.
46 CFR 182.455(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 6 July 2022
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations, including the requirements for station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. The vessel's station license has expired last year and the vessel's Safety Radiotelephony Certificate will expire tomorrow. 46 CFR 184.502
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 17 August 2021
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: (3) Automatically shut down all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. The generator compartment fireboy system and the main propulsion engine compartment fireboy system share the same automatic shutdown/override switch and circuitry. Install the automatic shutdown/override switch for independent operation of each fireboy system to ensure activation of one fireboy does not render the internal combustion engine in the other space inoperable.
46 CFR 181.420(a)(3)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 17 August 2021
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. The vessel did not have a readily available means of closing the engine compartment ventilation. Demonstrate proper means of closure for the engine compartment supply ventilation.
46 CFR 182.460(j)(1)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 17 August 2021
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each normally unmanned space. The aft compartment visual alarm was inoperable. Repair the visual indicator.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 17 August 2021
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. The aft automatic bilge pump visual indicator is inoperable. Repair the visual indicator.
46 CFR 182.530(c)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 August 2021
Resolved
Sailing vessels shall have rails or equivalent protection as considered necessary by the Officer in charge, Marine Inspection. The vessel does not have four inch courses, and operates as an "excursion" vessel. Provide four inch courses or an equivalent level of safety to the satisfaction of the OCMI prior to next credit dry dock.
46 CFR 177.35-1(h)
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11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 6 October 2020
Resolved
Survival Craft. Life Floats must meet the standard under approval series 46 CFR 160.027-2(a) (which points to 46 CFR 160.10). Lifeline missing on aft float and neither of the two 18 person floats had pennants affixed.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 6 October 2020
Resolved
Emergency broadcast placard required next to all radio installations and specific to the individual vessel. Broadcast placard missing vessel callsign.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
All cable and wire must: Be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart, in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. Wires throughout the vessel not properly supported. Install metal supports in accordance with the requirements.
46 CFR 183.340(b)(4)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 9 October 2018
Resolved
The pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Damage control plan
Issued 9 October 2018
Resolved
Emergency procedures needs to be updated to included using a space blanket to plug up the wire runs exiting the Lazerett to make the space vapor tight.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 October 2018
Resolved
The Bilge pumps must be listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113.
Sail Rigging › Deck Hardware › Shackles
Issued 5 March 2018
Resolved
Provide preventative maintenance plan (PMP) for sail rigging IAW NVIC 2-16. 46CFR176.802
Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General
Issued 1 March 2018
Resolved
Forepeak and Lazarette Hatches are missing securing devices. 46CFR179.360 (b)(1)
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 1 March 2018
Resolved
Metallic Piping at transom is corroded and leaking. 46 CFR 182.100
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 1 March 2018
Resolved
Sea Water Valve for Main Engine is located within an enclosure that is scewed shut and not accessible without removing screws from an access panel. Owner required to install a means to make valve accessible from outside of the space. 46 CFR 179.350
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
Provide complete Drug and Alcohol program/ complete DAPI audit 46 CFR 16.401
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of Gas
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
Provide cover over steering rope pass through near helm to close space off from fire pass thru. 46 CFR 181.410
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
Label/ remove dead end wiring from electrical panels. 46 CFR 183.340
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
Replace expired ammonia inhalants 46 CFR 160.041
Sail Rigging › Deck Hardware › Shackles
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
Provide proper pin at shackle on main sheet 46 CFR 177.330
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
Remove household lighting plugged in under benches 46 CFR 183.340
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 27 June 2017
Resolved
Clean bilge hull under non-integral water tanks for inspection 46 CFR 176.802
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.