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THE EXPLORER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named THE EXPLORER

THE EXPLORER is a 1998 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 47 inspections since 1998, most recently in May 2026, along with 17 deficiencies.

Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 May 2026.

Built: 1998
Last inspected: 13 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 47
Deficiencies: 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

1067593

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WCZ8468

476187

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367447280

Maury page id

psix-476187

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations39

…administrative events8

Years with a record 26 calendar years (1998–2026)

The 47 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)54.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 3.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 10 / net 10

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSEAARK MARINE INC · MONTICELLO AR · built 1998

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionGasoline Outboard

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationTwin Hull

Hailing portOCEAN CITY, MD

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery

DocumentationValid · issued 7 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 it10 - Simplified, Gross Ton
10 - 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

WCZ8468MMSI 367447280 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 11 March 2020, expires 25 May 2030

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.

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. Reports.

Inspection history · 47

13 May 2026 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8376455

16 April 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8353092

6 February 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8307048

29 April 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8127335

15 May 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7912900

5 April 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7892204

16 May 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7699689

18 May 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7454280

5 April 2022 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7428633

22 January 2021 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7129254

26 June 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6986420

14 April 2020 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6948363

15 May 2019 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6701851

16 May 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6527543

10 April 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6412243

17 May 2017 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6153329

17 May 2017 DAPI Audit

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6154413

23 March 2016 DAPI Audit · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5901438

18 March 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5835987

12 May 2014 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4859035

24 March 2014 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4823938

15 May 2012 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4301366

9 March 2010 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3696096

7 July 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 3526611

15 May 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3205589

18 March 2008 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3157948

22 May 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2952227

10 May 2006 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2643801

23 March 2006 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2611080

2 June 2005 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2376964

19 April 2005 Deficiency Check · Simplified Stability Test

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2340645

23 December 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2263986

19 August 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2171400

20 May 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2070491

15 April 2004 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2043807

21 May 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1798040

21 March 2002 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1495350

14 May 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1395724

31 May 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1389106

28 March 2000 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1463572

29 June 1999 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1085818

24 June 1999 Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1420163

2 June 1999 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 803977

11 June 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1093777

11 June 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1386308

28 May 1998 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 801582

28 May 1998 Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1442710

Deficiency record · 17

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump

Issued 21 May 2007 Resolved

Port and Starboard bilge pumps inoperable

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 May 2007

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)

Issued 2 June 2005 Resolved

Stencil lifebouys with vessel name.

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 22 June 2005
Resolved 16 June 2005
Resolution: Stenciled lifebouys with vessel name.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking

Issued 2 June 2005 Resolved

Stencil lifejackets with vessel name.

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 22 June 2005
Resolved 16 June 2005
Resolution: Stenciled lifejackets with vessel name.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 2 June 2005 Resolved

Repair or replace lifebouy water light. Restricted to carrying passengers during daylight only.

Condition: Unknown
Due 22 June 2005
Resolved 9 June 2005
Resolution: Replaced lifebouy water light. Daylight restriction removed.

Stability › Severe Wind/Roll › General

Issued 23 December 2004 Resolved

Conduct stability test using criteria listed in 46 CFR 178.340 and G-MOC Policy Letter 04-10.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 April 2005
Resolution: Vessel passed stability test conducted using criteria listed in 46 CFR 178.340 and G-MOC Policy letter 04-10.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL

Issued 20 May 2004 Resolved

Provide proof of a valid FCC Safety Radio certificate. Vessel is limited to 1000 feet from shore.

Due 20 July 2004
Resolved 8 June 2005
Resolution: FCC Safety Radio Certificate provided. Restriction removed.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL

Issued 20 May 2004 Resolved

Provide proof of a valid FCC Marine Operator's permit. Vessel is restricted to 1000 feet from shore.

Due 20 July 2004
Resolved 8 June 2005
Resolution: FCC Marine Operator''s permit provided. Restriction removed.

Navigation

Issued 24 June 1999 Resolved

PROVIDE ANCHOR DAY SHAPE AS REQUIRED BY NAVRULES/COLREGS

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 July 1999
Resolved 16 August 1999

Navigation

Issued 24 June 1999 Resolved

INSTALL STERN LIGHT IAW 46CFR183.420

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 July 1999
Resolved 16 August 1999

Fire Fighting

Issued 24 June 1999 Resolved

PROVIDE A SELF PRIMING, POWER DRIVEN FIRE PUMP AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR181.300(b)

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 June 1999
Resolved 24 June 1999

Lifesaving

Issued 24 June 1999 Resolved

PROVIDE 02 ADDITIONAL ORANGE DAY SMOKE SIGNALS IAW 46CFR180.68

Condition: Unknown
Due 25 July 1999
Resolved 12 July 1999

Lifesaving

Issued 24 June 1999 Resolved

PROVIDE 08 COAST GUARD APPROVED TYPE I CHILD-SIZED LIFEJACKETS IAW 46CFR180.71

Condition: Unknown
Due 25 July 1999
Resolved 12 July 1999

Documentation

Issued 24 June 1999 Resolved

PROVIDE PROOF UPON RECIEPT OF FCC STATION LICENSE AND SAFETY RADIO TELEPHONE CERTIFICATE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 July 1999
Resolved 16 August 1999

Accommodation/Occupational Safety

Issued 11 June 1998 Resolved

PERMANENTLY FIX ALL PASSENGER SEATING TO THE DECK, BULWARK, OR BULKHEAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CGR 177.820(D)(4).

Condition: Unknown
Due 11 June 1998
Resolved 11 June 1998

Documentation

Issued 11 June 1998 Resolved

PROVIDE COPY OF STABILITY LETTER, AND MOUNT ON BOARD VESSEL. 46 CFR 176.302

Condition: Unknown
Due 11 June 1998
Resolved 11 June 1998

Unknown

Issued 28 May 1998 Resolved

Carriage of Passengers is not authorized until weight and placement of permanently mounted passenger seats is varified by a Marine Inspector to equal those shown on approved drawings.

Condition: Unknown
Due 28 May 1998
Resolved 28 May 1998

Unknown

Issued 28 May 1998 Resolved

PFD stowage and number of child PFD's shall be to the satisfaction of the [name withheld], VA.

Condition: Unknown
Due 28 May 1998
Resolved 28 May 1998

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.