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PRINCESS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named PRINCESS

PRINCESS is a 1973 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 72 inspections since 1985, most recently in May 2026, along with 87 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2017.

Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 19 May 2026.

Built
1973
Last inspected
19 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
72
Deficiencies
87 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2017
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
548633
IMO number
—
Call sign
WUZ2683
MISLE id
47546
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367455390
Maury page id
psix-47546

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations53
…administrative events7
…with no type recorded12
Years with a record 37 calendar years (1985–2026)
The 72 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)65.7 ft × 20.5 ft × 7.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 63 / net 43
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDEFOE SHIPBUILDING CO. · BAY CITY, MI, UNITED STATES · built 1973
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portMANISTEE, MI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 9 September 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 it63 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
43 - 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 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

WDL7252MMSI 367455390 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 August 2020, expires 15 August 2030
WDF4747MMSI 367455390 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 3 June 2010, cancelled 8 August 2020
WUZ2683MMSI 367351530 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 April 2008, cancelled 8 September 2018
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 · 72

19 May 2026 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8361387
20 May 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8133175
22 April 2025 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8114082
13 September 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7995535
21 June 2023 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7721003
22 May 2023 In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7692313
12 October 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7570579
13 June 2022 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7476321
16 September 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7313507
1 July 2020 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6991196
17 May 2020 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6954778
15 April 2020 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6939577
8 August 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6774434
25 June 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6458951
22 June 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6183622
10 June 2017 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6173995
26 May 2017 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6173873
2 May 2017 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6137261
7 July 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5940982
27 June 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5926025
24 June 2014 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4897176
9 May 2012 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4307029
27 May 2008 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3219188
30 May 2007 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2946068
8 May 2007 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2925387
22 May 2006 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2657509
11 May 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2646485
12 July 2005 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2424267
3 May 2005 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2348190
12 May 2004 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2065477
19 February 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2008966
8 January 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1979038
7 May 2003 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1789024
1 May 2002 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1611394
20 August 2001 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1075196
3 July 2001 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1420565
29 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 42300
22 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 820283
11 May 2000 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 817977
14 December 1999 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1046728
1 December 1999 Administrative
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 812470
1 September 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 782336
6 May 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1131575
6 May 1999 Drydock Extension
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1131579
6 May 1999 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1397169
8 May 1998 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 789256
6 May 1997 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1103385
19 August 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 53241
18 August 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 174815
9 May 1996 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1082028
8 May 1995 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 846524
14 June 1994 Administrative
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1325863
30 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 62975
6 May 1994 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1168686
12 April 1994 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1168829
5 May 1993 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1144356
5 May 1992 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 960849
10 May 1991 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 928385
8 May 1991 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 916580
15 May 1990 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1236936
17 April 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 904177
22 November 1989 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 911797
7 June 1989 Administrative
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 886680
2 June 1989 Administrative
Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1347573
25 May 1989 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 897053
25 May 1989 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1209043
2 June 1988 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1194449
12 May 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1194771
12 May 1987 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1330067
10 July 1986 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 998110
12 May 1986 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1301549
24 May 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO ST. IGNACE · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 983850

Deficiency record · 87

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 19 May 2026 Resolved
Each vessel that operates beyond 3 NM of the coastline of the Great Lakes requires an automatically float-free EPIRB. Hydrostatic release expired. **Vsl limited to no more than 3 miles from shore**
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2026
Resolved 31 May 2026
Resolution: Hydro replaced and sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 May 2026 Resolved
At least (1) ring buoy needs a buoyant lifeline of at least 60 feet. No lifeline onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2026
Resolved 31 May 2026
Resolution: Lifeline sat on RB
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 May 2026 Resolved
Vessel must have navigation lights that are applicable to COLREGS. Vessel needs black paint on background of PORT/STBD lights.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2026
Resolved 31 May 2026
Resolution: Nav lights background painted black.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 May 2026 Resolved
Vessel must meet FCC requirements. Vessel has no FCC Station License onboard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 June 2026
Resolved 31 May 2026
Resolution: FCC Station License Sat
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 13 September 2024 Resolved
EPIRB Registration was expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 September 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 September 2024 Resolved
Found 39 life jackets unserviceable. 4 ripped when grabbed and 35 had deficient solas retroreflective tape.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 September 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 13 September 2024 Resolved
Missing 4 distress signals and proper storage container.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 September 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 21 June 2023 Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] shall submit written specifications describing the details of the repair for OCMI approval prior to work being started. Inspection and proper testing of the repair will be required after repair is undertaken.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 June 2023
Resolution: Received documentation from o/o attesting to proper repair and testing of the aluminum hull. Attended vsl and inspected weld repair, found to be satisfactory. Vsl fit for service.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 22 May 2023 Resolved
Observed hydraulic fluid leaking from steering ram.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 May 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 22 May 2023 Resolved
Engine starting batteries had insufficient charge to start either main engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 May 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 October 2022 Resolved
Connections to batteries must be made with permanent type connectors. Observed existing connection to terminals were worn and unable to be tightened sufficiently to make a secure connection with the battery terminals. Batteries voltage/amperage were insufficient to start either main engine. Provide evidence of proper connection to battery terminals.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 October 2022
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 October 2022 Resolved
Portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 for annual maintenance and recharging of extinguishers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 October 2022
Resolution: Observed required portable fire extinguishers were serviced and tagged by local reputable company.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 October 2022 Resolved
At each inspection the owner or operator shall be prepared to test the steering systems of the vessel and make them available for inspection. Steering test with hydraulic pump operating was not able to be conducted. Provide means to test steering under normal vessel operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 October 2022
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 October 2022 Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material IAW IMO Resolution A.658(16). Retroreflective material is required to be attached to all life rings.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 October 2022
Resolved 22 May 2023
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 October 2022 Resolved
Maximum number of passengers permitted on upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 1 inch numbers at the entranceway to that deck. Provide marking for maximum passenger number for upper deck as indicated on the vessels stability letter.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 October 2022
Resolved 27 October 2022
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 October 2022 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating equipment, and electrical equipment and electrical shock. Provide sufficient chaffing gear /padding to prevent knife edge of bilge frame cutting into the insulation of electrical cable running from starboard side battery bank to main engines.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 October 2022
Resolved 17 October 2022
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 12 October 2022 Resolved
On a vessel more than 65 feet in length a fire pump must provide a minimum capacity of 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60psi. Initial test of fire pump did not provide sufficient water flow.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 13 October 2022
Resolution: Strainer in supply line for fire pump was full of debris blocking flow to pump.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
A power driven fire pump shall be installed with a minimum capacity of 50 gallons per minute at a PSI of not less than 60. Crew could not demonstrate operation of the fire pump over 10 PSI.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: Crew able to produce 60 psi from pump.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Inspection of each hand portable fire extinguisher required IAW NFPA 10. Fire extinguisher servicing found expired.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 30 September 2021
Resolution: Reviewed servicing documentation for fire extinguishers provided by owner.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the Great Lakes must have a Type I category EPIRB. EPIRB battery found expired. Hydrostatic Release was expired.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 June 2022
Resolution: Received pictures of EPIRB mounted on vsl. Battery and hydro cleared at earlier inspection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Steering systems must be in suitable condition. A leak was found and approximately 3 gallons of hydraulic fluid is pooled in the space.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 2 November 2021
Resolution: Verified repair.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company responsibility and authority
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Immediately after an unintended strike that causes damage to the vessel the USCG shall be notified. Vessel struck pier and did not notify the USCG.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: Owner educated on notification requirements.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull must not be made without the approval of the Officer in Charge of Marine Inspections (OCMI). The owner shall submit proposed plans for alterations and repairs to the OCMI prior to completion. Cracks in the hull following a strike with the pier were repaired and a passenger platform extension was added without OCMI approval.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 November 2021
Resolution: Witnessed liquid penetrant NDT of repair.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
No vessel may be navigated unless it has in its service and onboard the crew complement required by the COI. Master onboard with valid MMC for 50 GT.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: CAPT available with 100GT MMC.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
A vessel on a Great Lakes route must carry 6 red hand flare distress signals and 6 hand orange smoke distress signals. No red hand flare distress signals were onboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 November 2021
Resolution: Verified 6 day-night flares onboard.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company responsibility and authority
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
The owner must designate a name for the vessel and it may not be changed without prior approval of the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVCD). Vessels must be marked on the port and starboard bow and stern with the vessel name. Vessel markings are not the name designated on the vessel Certificate of Documentation. 67 CFR 117 / 67 CFR 123
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 October 2021
Resolution: Received updated COD reflecting vessel name change to PRINCESS.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material IAW IMO Resolution A.658(16). Retroreflective material was found painted over.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: Vsl had retro tape onboard. Placed new tape over painted tape.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Vessel must carry an approved first aid kit. Medications in first aid kit were expired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 2 November 2021
Resolution: Verified medications within expiration dates.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Vessel must carry up-to-date US Coast Pilot [name withheld] Pilot was found onboard.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 September 2021
Resolution: US Coast Pilot downloaded from internet.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 28 September 2021 Resolved
Employers must maintain records that identify the total number of individuals chemically tested annually for dangerous drugs. List of enrolled crew members was unavailable for inspection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 November 2021
Resolution: Verified MCBA maintained confidential records for drug and alcohol program participation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 8 August 2019 Resolved
The port-aft buoyant-apparatus floating water-light bracket is broken. Replace or make suitable repair.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2019
Resolved 14 May 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 8 August 2019 Resolved
Multiple lines (lifelines, pendants, painters) on the vessel's buoyant apparatuses and life-floats were found in deteriorated condition. Replace lines that show evidence of deterioration, as instructed by the Marine Inspector, IAW the specifications listed in 46 CFR 180.175.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2019
Resolved 14 May 2020
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 June 2018 Resolved
Alcohol test strips not onboard vessel to allow for testing of individuals directly involved in a serious marine incident IAW requirements in 46 CFR 4.06-3.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 July 2018
Resolved 29 June 2018
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 10 June 2017 Resolved
Provide repair proposal and conduct permanent repairs to fracture in the hull plating on the stbd side. Crack is approx 10 inches long and an insert is required for proper repair. Repairs must be verified by attending CG MI.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 June 2017
Resolved 14 June 2017
Resolution: Repair verified by attending Marine Inspector, no issues noted.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 3 May 2017 Resolved
22 Man lifefoat on starboard side is deteriorated and no longer serviceable. Total POB reduced to 134 until lifefloat is replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 May 2017
Resolved 26 May 2017
Resolution: Replaced deteriorated lifefloat with new one, verified by CG MI.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 27 June 2016 Resolved
Prove suction of self priming bilge pump from all affected spaces. A self priming power driven pump must be carried until requirement is satisfied.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 11 July 2016
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Witnessed successful suction obtained from all effected spaces using the vessel's engine driven self priming pump.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › Certificate, First Aid Course Completion
Issued 27 June 2016 Resolved
Provide current certification/course completion for first aid and cpr.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 July 2016
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Examined current first aid and cpr certifications of master and two deckhands.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 27 June 2016 Resolved
Replace length of leaking fire hose.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 July 2016
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: New fire hose on station.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 27 June 2016 Resolved
Replace life floats or renew with primary lifesaving concurrent with route approved on COI prior to operating in 2017.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 3 May 2017
Resolution: After reinspection only 1 22 man lifefloat was in nonservicable condition. Def issued and reduced POB count to 134.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 27 May 2008 Resolved
Renew exhaust lagging on PMDE per 46 CFR 176.25-1, (Old T) and A.B.Y.C.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 July 2008
Resolved 15 June 2009
Resolution: noted lagging installed on MDE
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 27 May 2008 Resolved
Renew SSG f/o return line IAW 46 CFR 182.720 (e)(v)(C)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 July 2008
Resolved 15 June 2009
Resolution: fuel line replaced
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 10 May 2007 Resolved
Provide copy of radio operators permit via fax to [name withheld].
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 June 2007
Resolved 30 May 2007
Resolution: Received a copy of the radio operators permit via fax.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 10 May 2007 Resolved
Install missing lifefloat paddles prior to operating.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 June 2007
Resolved 14 May 2007
Resolution: O/O found and installed missing paddles.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Marking
Issued 10 May 2007 Resolved
Stencil vessel name on B.A. and Lifefloats.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 June 2007
Resolved 14 May 2007
Resolution: O/O stenciled name on equipment.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 11 May 2006 Resolved
Replace missing lifefloat paddles, re-stencil lifefloats and make up pennants and lines IAW 46 CFR 180.175
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 June 2006
Resolved 22 May 2006
Resolution: Life float paddles replaced and properly stenciled
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 11 May 2006 Resolved
Install missing exhaust lagging on MDE's.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 June 2006
Resolved 22 May 2006
Resolution: Lagging properly install on MDE''s
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 11 May 2006 Resolved
Conduct crew training and drills IAW 46 CFR 185.520
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 June 2006
Resolved 22 May 2006
Resolution: Man overboard drill conducted successfully
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 11 May 2006 Resolved
Procure light list and new/updated NAVRULS.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 June 2006
Resolved 30 May 2007
Resolution: O/Op procured new pubs.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 11 May 2005 Resolved
Install and prove operation of sewage holding tank.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2005
Resolution: Sewage tank installed and operationaly tested.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 11 May 2005 Resolved
Replace buoyant apparatus pendants and light lanyard.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2005
Resolution: Pendants replaced.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 11 May 2005 Resolved
Install exhaust lagging on stbd main engine exhaust.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2005
Resolution: Re-installed exhaust lagging.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 11 May 2005 Resolved
Replace fuel oil supply and return hose on Ship Service Generator.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 11 June 2005
Resolved 18 May 2005
Resolution: Hose replaced.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 12 May 2004 Resolved
Label E/R escape hatch IAW 46 CFR 185.606 and remove bench seating from above escape hatch.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2004
Resolved 14 May 2004
Resolution: Attended vessel and verified completion.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 12 May 2004 Resolved
Paint hailing port on vsl IAW 46 CFR 67.123.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 May 2004
Resolved 3 September 2004
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Serviceable
Issued 12 May 2004 Resolved
Replace bouyant apparatus with C.G. approved lifefloats as per 46 CFR 180.15 (b)(1) and 46 CFR 180.206(a) to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 June 2004
Resolved 3 September 2004
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 12 May 2004 Resolved
Replace ring bouy lines IAW 46 CFR 180.70(c).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2004
Resolved 3 September 2004
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System
Issued 12 May 2004 Resolved
Ensure fixed fire fighting system complies with 46 CFR 181.410 prior to operating vessel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 May 2004
Resolved 14 May 2004
Resolution: Owner elected to "disable" the CO2 system by removing the actuating valves until such time as he can get the required approved equipment to meet the current "T" boat regs. Vsl is inspected under "old T" as is not required to have fixed CO2.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 7 May 2003 Resolved
Will conduct drills on 13 May 03.
Due 16 May 2003
Resolved 13 May 2003
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 7 May 2003 Resolved
No retro tape present. Place retro at 4 equal intervals on both sides.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 16 May 2003
Resolved 13 May 2003
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 7 May 2003 Resolved
Replace one failed life jacket; two require new retro tape; 15 need vessel name restensiled in block lettering. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Condition
Due 16 May 2003
Resolved 13 May 2003
Electrical › Lighting (service)
Issued 7 May 2003 Resolved
Light missing bulb and cover in mens head. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lighting Fixture
Due 16 May 2003
Resolved 13 May 2003
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 7 May 2003 Resolved
Repair fractured hand rail on starboard bow.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 7 June 2003
Resolved 31 August 2004
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks
Issued 7 May 2003 Resolved
Bolt down exaust lagging strap. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Ventilation Exhaust Trunking
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 16 May 2003
Resolved 13 May 2003
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape
Issued 7 May 2003 Resolved
Clear escape ladder of stowed equipment. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stairways
Due 16 May 2003
Resolved 13 May 2003
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 10 May 2002 Resolved
Renew ring buoy grablines where deteriorated. Ensure ring buoy grablines are appropriate bite length. Remove locking clip on lifelines and attach around ring buoy body.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2002
Resolved 22 May 2002
Resolution: Verified via fax.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Non-conducting Deck Covering
Issued 10 May 2002 Resolved
Provide platform and nonconductive matting at main switchboard in engine room. Provide metal banding for engine room overhead wiring at 24" intervals.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2002
Resolved 23 May 2002
Resolution: Verified via fax.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 10 May 2002 Resolved
Provide spacers for all buoyant apparatus. Renew waterlight lanyards and pendants where deteriorated on BA.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2002
Resolved 20 May 2002
Resolution: Verified via fax.
Operations/Management › FireFighting
Issued 10 May 2002 Resolved
Provide and post fire control plan. Provide firefighting service report to [name withheld] or prove annual servicing of fixed and portable firefighting equipment.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 June 2002
Resolved 18 June 2002
Resolution: Verified via fax.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 10 May 2002 Resolved
Repair pinhole leak in sewage holding tank. Isolate commodes from use until repaired.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 2002
Resolved 10 May 2002
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing
Issued 1 May 2002 Resolved
Log steering tests prior to getting underway or ensure it is incorporated into vsl examination prior to getting underway.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 10 May 2002
Resolved 10 May 2002
Lifesaving
Issued 3 July 2001 Resolved
Replace painter lines to life floats.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 July 2001
Resolved 3 July 2001
Engineering
Issued 3 July 2001 Resolved
Prove shaft/log, fuel tank, steering space does not have exhaust leak.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 July 2001
Resolved 3 July 2001
Lifesaving
Issued 3 July 2001 Resolved
Prove vsl has lifesaving equipment maintenance records on board.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 July 2001
Resolved 3 July 2001
Lifesaving
Issued 3 July 2001 Resolved
Properly stow lifefloats/BA, including painter, weaklinks.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 July 2001
Resolved 3 July 2001
Lifesaving
Issued 3 July 2001 Resolved
Post lifejacket donning placard upper deck port & starboard.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 July 2001
Resolved 3 July 2001
System not recorded
Issued 3 July 2001 Resolved
Prove 50% of crew has valid CPR training.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2002
Resolved 12 June 2003
Electrical
Issued 6 May 1999 Resolved
REMOVE PLASTIC WIRE TIES AND INSTALL METAL RETAINERS ON ALL WIRE RUNS
Condition: Unknown
Due 14 May 1999
Resolved 14 May 1999
Electrical
Issued 6 May 1999 Resolved
REMOVE EXTENSION CORD AND HARD WIRE TO OUTLET BOX SO APPLIANCE CAN BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO OUTLET
Condition: Unknown
Due 14 May 1999
Resolved 14 May 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 8 May 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE A LINE 60 FEET IN LENGTH ON RING BUOY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 May 1998
Resolved 12 May 1998
Navigation
Issued 8 May 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE COMPASS DEVIATION CARD FOR MAGNETIC COMPASS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 May 1998
Resolved 26 May 1998
Documentation
Issued 8 May 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE AND POST WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 May 1998
Resolved 26 May 1998
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 May 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE WRITTEN SERVICING REPORT FOR PORTABLE AND FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 May 1998
Resolved 12 May 1998
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 May 1991 Resolved
HYDROTEST MAIN DECK BII CO2 EXTINUGUISHER OR PROVIDE USCG APPROVED REPLACEMENT NO LATER THAN 17MAY91. MAY BE CLEARED BY SUBMITTING LETTER AND SERVICE CERTIFICATE TO [name withheld].
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 May 1991
Resolved 8 May 1991
Lifesaving
Issued 8 May 1991 Resolved
REPLACE BATTERY AFT PORT BUOYANT APPARATUS FLOAT LIGHT NO LATER THAN 17MAY91. VESSEL MAY CARRY NO MORE THAN 140 PERSONS TILL COMPLIED WITH. MAY BE CLEARED BY SUBMITTING LETTER AND RECEIPT FOR BATTERY TO [name withheld].
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 May 1991
Resolved 8 May 1991
Navigation
Issued 22 November 1989 Resolved
GRIND AND REWELD THE CONNECTION OF THE RUDDER STOCK TO THE RUDDER PLATE ON BOTH THE PORT AND STARBOARD RUDDERS. THIS WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED WHEN THE VESSEL IS REMOVED FROM THE WATER AT THE COMPLETION OF THE 1989 SEASON, AND IN NO CASE LATER THAN 01 JUNE 1990.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 November 1989
Resolved 22 November 1989
Navigation
Issued 25 May 1989 Resolved
GRIND AND REWELD THE CONNECTION OF THE RUDDER STOCK TO THE RUDDER PLATE ON BOTH THE PORT AND STARBOARD RUDDERS. THIS WORK IS TO BE COMPLETED WHEN THE VESSEL IS REMOVED FROM THE WATER AT THE COMPLETION OF THE 1989 SEASON, AND IN NO CASE LATER THAN 01JUN89.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 May 1989
Resolved 25 May 1989
Fire Fighting
Issued 25 May 1989 Resolved
WITHIN 15 DAYS, HYDROSTATICALLY TEST THE (3)THREE B-II CO2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. WHILE THE CO2 EXTINGUISHERS ARE BEING SERVICED, THE VESSEL MUST NOT BE OPERATED, OR (3)THREE REPLACEMENT B-II EXTINGUISHERS MUST BE PROVIDED. PROVIDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE RECEIPT TO THIS OFFICE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 May 1989
Resolved 25 May 1989

Casualty record · 1

22 June 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6183622
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.

Recorded names · 1

ISLAND PRINCESS (2017). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.