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BLACK GHOST
- Built
- 1974
- Last inspected
- 20 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 21 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
20 May 2026
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
21 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)44.9 ft × 13.2 ft × 4.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 15 / net 12
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDELTAVILLE · built 1974
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSEABROOK ISLAND, SC
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 8 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it15 - Simplified, Gross Ton
12 - Simplified, Net Ton
12 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
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The full record for this vessel
Behind this panel: 18 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 21 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; operational controls, none recorded without a removal date; no tow-unit appearances recorded; no other recorded names; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port and endorsements. Every line is a record the Coast Guard wrote; the counts above are the same counts as in the summary, and they are free.
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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 · 18
20 May 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8377109
2 May 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8127549
13 February 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8079324
9 September 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7999442
28 August 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7780875
1 February 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7630939
2 May 2022
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7442221
21 April 2021
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7232038
7 January 2021
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7105230
27 January 2020
Special · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6897168
7 November 2019
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6851160
11 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6855890
4 February 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6619681
1 October 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6552156
8 January 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6359388
3 October 2017
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6272667
12 December 2016
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6058902
23 September 2016
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6011247
Deficiency record · 21
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 1 February 2023
Resolved
Replace plank #28 on the starboard side.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry: (1) Three hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant; and (2) Three hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant.
Vessel missing 02 flares.
46 CFR 180.68(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors.
Wing nut used for battery terminal connection.
46 CFR 183.350(d)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 June 2021
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Vessel's battery for the bow thruster is being charged via a portable battery charger with alligator clips. Vessel to submit repair proposal, to include an updated electrical drawing, to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 June 2021
Resolved
Each small battery installation must be located in a well ventilated space and protected from falling objects. A small battery installation must not be in a closet, storeroom or similar space. Vessel's battery for the bow thruster is located in the same space as the head. Battery is missing cover of the battery box. Vessel to provide repair proposal to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector addressing how the vessel plans to mitigate the build up of hydrogen gas. Vessel restricted from charging batteries while carrying passengers until corrected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 June 2021
Resolved
Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by Underwriters Laboratories. Vessel is using a blade fuse in electrical wiring.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 28 June 2021
Resolved
Vessel must carry adequate and up to date charts, U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] and Tide Tables. Vessel missing navigation charts and need up to date publications.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 28 June 2021
Resolved
Vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contects and instructions. First aid kit has expired items with no instructions
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 28 June 2021
Resolved
Firefighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented. Vessel has not been logging manoverboard or fire drills.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 7 November 2019
Resolved
Vessel owner failed to have an annual inspection for 2019.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 11 March 2019
Resolved
n compliance with 176.600 or to undergo repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel.
During DD 2019 the stbd chine board was identified as cracked and multiple planks had bow or deterioration. Vessel fastener pull is scheduled for 2020 out side of the DD requirement. Owner operator is to provide a written plan to accomplish the above items in 2020.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 October 2018
Resolved
Missing 6 life jackets
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 1 October 2018
Resolved
Distress flares were water logged and unservicable
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 1 October 2018
Resolved
Emergency fuel cut off does not close properly
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 October 2018
Resolved
electrical box at operation station was hanging by wires and needs to be properly fastened.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Strut/Cross Tie
Issued 20 October 2017
Resolved
Aluminum plating was placed running fore and aft as a temporary repair on the keelson where the struts are locted due to rotting of wood. Vessel must make permanent repairs to the keelson to the Satisfaction of the Attending Marine Inspector.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 12 December 2016
Resolved
See worklist in documents
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 12 December 2016
Resolved
Water cannon pump cable laying in bilge and not supported.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Bedplate
Issued 23 September 2016
Resolved
Port fwd motor mount has a crack.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 23 September 2016
Resolved
Fwd bilge alarm not giving audible.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 23 September 2016
Resolved
Several items in first aid kit had expired. O/O is updating entire kit.
Ownership record
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