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SUCCESS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW)

SUCCESS is a 1973 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2025, along with 28 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 12 August 2025.

Built
1973
Last inspected
12 August 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
21
Deficiencies
28 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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 12 August 2025
Recorded inspections21
…physical examinations21
Deficiencies 28 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)
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.
548324
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDN9443
MISLE id
47530
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-47530

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)51.6 ft × 15.8 ft × 6.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 41 / net 28
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderWALTER F BLANCHARD · WESTPORT, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1973
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAN DIEGO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 8 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it28 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
41 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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

A report is not offered for this hull. Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 21

12 August 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8207337
5 June 2025 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8153823
22 May 2025 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8141379
31 July 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7971823
2 August 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7759035
4 May 2023 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7681165
4 May 2023 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7681207
22 June 2022 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7480287
14 October 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7333705
2 September 2021 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7302971
9 July 2021 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7250908
6 May 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7190613
14 October 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7076964
22 June 2020 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6984164
15 October 2019 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6834646
15 October 2019 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6834660
8 October 2019 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6830678
4 October 2018 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6555215
12 October 2017 Drydock Extension · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6286461
11 July 2017 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6205210
31 August 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5988618

Deficiency record · 28

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 August 2025 Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. MI found a junction box without a cover in the lazarette. 46 CFR 183.01-15.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 August 2025
Resolved 25 August 2025
Resolution: Junction box now has a cover.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 12 August 2025 Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, re-inspection and at every other vessel inspection the marine inspector shall require that all observed unsafe practices and hazardous situations be corrected. MI found the Port side head window shattered. 46 CFR 176.25-50.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 September 2025
Resolved 21 October 2025
Resolution: New window has been installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 12 August 2025 Resolved
Each survival craft must be: Stowed so that when the vessel sinks the survival craft floats free and, if inflatable, inflates automatically. MI found painter line installed improperly. 46 CFR 180.130 (a)(2).
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 August 2025
Resolved 12 August 2025
Resolution: Painter line was re-installed properly and corrected on the spot.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 12 August 2025 Resolved
All vessels except non-self-propelled vessels shall be provided with suitable steering apparatus. MI found steering gear hydraulic hoses rubbing on steering arm. 46 CFR 182.30-1 (a).
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 August 2025
Resolved 12 August 2025
Resolution: Chaffing gear was installed on the hoses and moved away from steering arm.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 22 May 2025 Resolved
Vessel completed dry dock and has not completed IFR / Egress modifications or drills. Vessel is prohibited from carrying overnight passengers or allowing passengers in the bunk rooms until modifications are made and an egress drill is completed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 August 2025
Resolution: SUCCESS IFR Approval letter was signed and issued.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 June 2022 Resolved
Drive belt pulley to bilge pump system is loose on the starboard main engine. Must repair to satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 4 August 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 22 June 2022 Resolved
Generator serpentine belt was not properly protected by cover, guard or rail. Must provide guard/cover over belt area to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 12 August 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 June 2022 Resolved
Vessels not required to have fire pumps must have at least three (03) 2.5 gallon buckets with lanyard attached and marked with the words "FIRE BUCKET". Only two (02) fire buckets available for inspection. Must add one (01) more bucket to satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2022
Resolved 4 August 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except in an emergency. Vessel completed a generator re-power without OCMI approval. Submit drawings, sketches, and/or written specifications of the generator re-power (as applicable) to the OCMI and receive approval by the OCMI.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021
Resolution: Verified on Annual Exam 14OCT2021: [name withheld]
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 October 2019 Resolved
Vessel has been identified as having various A/C electrical modifications since initial certification. Sector San Diego does not have vessels electrical plans on file or current installations do not match what we have on file. Provide a one-line electrical drawing for all A/C switchboards and distribution panels. Include all circuit loads, conductor sizes, over current protection, and max panel ratings in amps. 46 CFR 177.05-1(a)(6)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 January 2020
Resolved 22 June 2020
Resolution: Recieved and reviewed. Special note to verify on next annual.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 15 October 2019 Resolved
While underway or drifting at sea, every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing. The designated watchmen required by 46 CFR 185.410 cannot preform both roving patrolling and look-out watch simultaneously. Vessel has been instructed to operate with a look-out and watchman while conducting drift operations. 33 CFR 83.05 46 CFR 185.410
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Educated opertor.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 15 October 2019 Resolved
The method of opening a means of escape must be obvious, rapid, and of adequate strength. Provide arrow on underside of emergency escape showing direction in which to open. Door on main deck will block escape hatch being opened in the aft position.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 November 2019
Resolved 22 June 2020
Resolution: Picture received.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 15 October 2019 Resolved
Every vessel on a voyage from a port in the United States to a foreign port must have an official logbook. Provide offical logbook.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 October 2019
Resolved 16 October 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 15 October 2019 Resolved
Provisions shall be made by means of plugs, covers, etc., to prevent the admission of air into the space protected. Provide means of securing exhaust outlets from engine room outlets. Provide closure in engine room between ventilation blower closures. Old "T" 46CFR181.20-35
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 October 2019
Resolved 16 October 2019
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 15 October 2019 Resolved
Provide GPS input to VHF-DSC installation to meet FCC performance standards.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 June 2020
Resolution: Picture received via e-mail.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 15 October 2019 Resolved
Print sections of USCG Light List and Coast Pilot for areas of operation. 46 CFR 184.420
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 November 2019
Resolved 24 June 2020
Resolution: Picture of pubs received.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 October 2019 Resolved
Replace ring life buoy or renew grabline around life buoy found unserviceable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 November 2019
Resolved 24 June 2020
Resolution: Picture received.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 October 2019 Resolved
Port navigation side light would not illuminate during inspection. Wiring found spliced using only electrical tape. Wiring splice corrected with heat shrink butt splice connectors, light illuminated.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 November 2019
Resolved 15 October 2019
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 October 2019 Resolved
Properly install dead-end wiring found in lazzarette in J-box or remove wiring.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 November 2019
Resolved 24 June 2020
Resolution: Recieved pictures.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Provide MMC for Master with proper endorsements for International Foreign-Domestic Voyages IAW STCW II/3 OICNW, Medical 1st Aid Provider, Profeciency in Survival Craft, Basic Training, Advanced Fire Fighting, prior to International voyages, IAW vessel COI.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 702 - Prior to embarking on international voyage
Due 11 November 2018
Resolved 12 October 2018
Resolution: Vsl Master was deemed to be grandfathered in the requirement for endorsements.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Provide proper hose and mounting bracket for RW cooling piping and strainer.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 November 2018
Resolved 12 October 2018
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Proper mount for RW cooling strainer for STBD MDE
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 November 2018
Resolved 22 October 2018
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Remove excessive oil buid up in SSDG
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 November 2018
Resolved 22 October 2018
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Provide speaker for SSB Radio
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 22 October 2018
Communications › Public Address System › Loudspeaker
Issued 21 July 2017 Resolved
Prove proper operation of PA System
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 August 2017
Resolved 25 August 2017
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 July 2017 Resolved
Remove electrical hazard from Stbd side E/R. Junction Box
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 August 2017
Resolved 25 August 2017
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Drain Tank
Issued 21 July 2017 Resolved
Secure oil leak from generator.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 July 2017
Resolved 25 August 2017
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 21 July 2017 Resolved
Clean S/W cooling system for generator.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 August 2017
Resolved 25 August 2017

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.