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NIGHT HERON
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named NIGHT HERON
NIGHT HERON is a 1998 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 1998, most recently in July 2026, along with 43 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2026.
Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 July 2026.
- Built
- 1998
- Last inspected
- 9 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 43 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2012–2026
Identity
1066910
WDG5317
475166
Flag
UNITED STATES
367545420
Maury page id
psix-475166
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
25 calendar years (1998–2026)
The 42 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US
Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not
years in service. What Maury does not do.
Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 3.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 6 / net 6
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSUSQUEHANNA SANTEE BOATWORKS INC · WILLOW STREET, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1998
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portCLAYTON, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 17 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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
6 - Simplified, Net Ton
6 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.
Radio station licence
WDG5317MMSI 367545420 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 22 June 2022, expires 13 September 2032
WCY4025MMSI not assigned · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 20 May 1998, cancelled 26 July 2008
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its
US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown.
A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.
Inspection history · 42
9 July 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8445872
2 June 2026
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8390000
21 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8138980
11 June 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Thousand Islands · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7932089
13 June 2023
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7706335
27 April 2023
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7670998
28 June 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7485203
24 May 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7205178
19 June 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6716413
4 March 2019
Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6678962
26 November 2018
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6596315
21 June 2018
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6455725
7 June 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6437071
18 May 2018
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6418050
30 April 2018
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6402288
11 July 2017
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6205582
13 July 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5939596
7 June 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5900537
17 August 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5219066
7 August 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5208985
18 June 2014
Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4894307
18 July 2012
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4389345
8 August 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4109519
28 July 2011
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4098648
11 May 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3472977
22 May 2008
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3255600
9 May 2008
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3220538
30 May 2007
Annual Inspection · Simplified Stability Test · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2947322
8 August 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2747574
23 August 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2475494
13 August 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2167573
19 May 2004
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Massena · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2075779
6 June 2003
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO BUFFALO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1812334
29 April 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1779712
5 December 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1714894
13 June 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1630482
29 March 2001
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1465022
7 April 2000
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 818406
13 May 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1124469
13 May 1998
Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1451393
24 April 1998
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 790098
24 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1408100
Deficiency record · 43
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 June 2026
Resolved
46 CFR 184.710: A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10). The first aid kit on board did not have expiration dates for medicine listed on the outside of the kit. Add expiration dates to the outside on the kit.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Battery cable connections at the batteries were found to have exposed wires and broken cable strands.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 21 May 2025
Resolved
Waterlight battery was found to be expired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
(i) Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The arrangement of the retroreflective material applied after March 11, 1996, must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16).
Ring Life buoy is missing retroreflective material on buoy. Place required amount of retro reflective material equally spaced on both sides of ring life buoy IAW IMO Resolution A.658(16)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
Portable fire extinguishers are not properly stowed in correct bracket. Ensure correct brackets are being utilized for extinguishers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 June 2019
Resolved
Fire extinguisher needs mounting bracket.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 26 November 2018
Resolved
Port pontoon was found by owner to be damaged after vessel was hauled out for the season. Bottom of port pontoon appeared to have a 2-6" inset in the first four watertight compartments. The first watertight compartment was found to have a crack welds. The second watertight bulkhead was crashed at the bottom with cracked welds.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
Found both fuel service hoses to the engine from the tank have started to show signs of dry-rot. Vessel rep will replac both fuel hoses with USCG compliant fuel hoses.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 11 July 2017
Resolved
Fuel shut off valves not marked on both fuel tanks. Vessel rep will mark both valves.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Engine RPM Gauge/Indicator
Issued 18 June 2014
Resolved
Repair port engine tachometer.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
Radar Inoperable. Repair and prove proper operation.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
Forward B II portable fire extinguisher bracket missing. Install appropriate mounting bracket.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
Lifejacket Donning Placard missing. Post appropriate Lifejacket Donning Placard.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Stability Instructions
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
Coast Guard issued Stability Letter not posted. Post Stability Letter, in its entirety, under glass or other transparent material.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
Coast Guard issued Certificate of Inspection (COI) not posted. Post COI, in its entirety, under glass or other transparent material.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
Official Logbook missing. Provide logbook and log training and drills.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
FCC Safety Certificate missing. Provide proof of FCC Safety Certificate.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
FCC Station License missing. Provide proof of FCC Station License.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
Coast Guard Light List missing. Provide current up to date copy of Coast Guard Light List.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
Navigation charts missing. Provide current up to date charts.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
Navigation Rules missing. Provide copy of Navigation Rules.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Vent Pipe
Issued 18 July 2012
Resolved
Flame screen missing from fuel tank vent pipe. Install flame screen.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 28 July 2011
Resolved
Provide evidence of annual servicing of portable fire extinguishers prior to commercial operations.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 28 July 2011
Resolved
Provide appropriate mounting bracket for B-ii installed iwo bar area.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Lanyard
Issued 11 May 2009
Resolved
Add lanyard to Fire Bucket
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 11 May 2009
Resolved
Renew line on Ring Buoy
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 11 May 2009
Resolved
Provide 2 flashlights
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 9 May 2008
Resolved
Service all fire extinguishers prior to 01JUN08.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Not on Board
Issued 9 May 2008
Resolved
Provide 3 red (or orange) distress signals (missing)
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 9 May 2008
Resolved
Waterlight lanyard rotted, needs repalced.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking
Issued 9 May 2008
Resolved
Relabel shelf for proper number of childs PFD's
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 9 May 2008
Resolved
Provide documentation of crew being enrolled in drug testing program prior to carrying passengers. Currently only evidence of local crew is enrolled in company's program.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 9 May 2008
Resolved
Conduct man overboard drill and fire drill prior to carrying passengers with full time crew and log it.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 9 May 2008
Resolved
Conduct drills in presence of marine inspector.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 9 May 2008
Resolved
Provide new vessel log for baldwinsville crew and instruct them to use it properly.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 30 May 2007
Resolved
Replace all expired items in first aid kit.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 30 May 2007
Resolved
Provide one type I adult PFD, vessel is restricted to carrying maximum 50 persons until corrected.
Personnel › Training › Crisis Management/Human Behaviour
Issued 30 May 2007
Resolved
Prior to operating with passengers conduct underway drills in presence of USCG.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 30 May 2007
Resolved
Provide proof of the following: Certificate of Documentation, FCC Station license, Great Lakes radio check, current coast pilot and light list.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 8 August 2006
Resolved
Provide new ring life buoy vessel is restricted from operating with passengers until corrected. Existing lifeline is wasted due to UV exposure.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 8 August 2006
Resolved
Provide three red and three orange [or (06) red flares]. Vessel is restricted to daytime operation until corrected. Onboard distress signals are expired.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Drains/Scuppers (means of closure)
Issued 6 June 2003
Resolved
Secure sink drain to prevent gray water from entering Great Lakes waters.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Doorways
Issued 6 June 2003
Resolved
Repair forward emergency exit and provide means of operation from both sides.
Casualty record · 2
28 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4433804
9 July 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8445872
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.