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CAPE INSCRIPTION
CAPE INSCRIPTION is a 1975 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 31 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2024.
Records from 2003 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 March 2026.
- Built
- 1975
- Last inspected
- 13 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 31 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2003–2024
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 Ro-Ro Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
13 March 2026
…with no type recorded4
Deficiencies
31 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 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
569400
7390105
WSCJ
48525
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-48525
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)639.5 ft × 102.1 ft × 31.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 23,382 / net 17,021
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)645.3 ft × 102.0 ft × 36.9 ft
ITC tonnagegross 30,852 / net 9,255
BuilderBATH IRON WORKS CORP · BATH, ME, UNITED STATES · built 1975
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionSteam Turbine
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNORFOLK, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 13 February 2026 · expires 28 February 2027
Service, as the file records itFreight Ship
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it30852 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
23382 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
9255 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
17021 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
23382 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
9255 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
17021 - 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 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
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 22
13 March 2026
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8326728
15 August 2024
ACP Periodic Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7948342
12 April 2024
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7894488
12 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7896465
12 July 2023
ACP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7701002
7 July 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7803382
2 August 2022
Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7490963
25 May 2021
ACP COI Oversight · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7206905
31 March 2021
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · ACP Drydock Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7166400
2 March 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7158151
26 February 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7147129
11 August 2020
Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7031453
15 August 2019
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Periodic Inspection · ACP Periodic Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6784408
9 May 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6405168
7 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 6408169
3 November 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6300262
7 August 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6233118
24 May 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6131873
1 July 2016
Drydock Exam · ACP Periodic Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5941112
23 June 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5906742
23 May 2016
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5869199
8 February 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5821257
Deficiency record · 31
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 15 August 2024
Resolved
Periodic safety test must be conducted annually to demonstrate the proper operation of the primary and alternate controls alarms, power sources, transfer override arrangements, interlocks and safety controls. In lieu of testing over speed trips on Coffin Feed Water pumps annually, the overspeed device needs to be tested by the manufacturer on a 5 year cycle.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 12 April 2024
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Ships hull was breached by an unattended sand blasting machine in the starboard healing tank resulting in a hole approximately 1/2" by 4" 15'-20' below the ship's waterline. 74SOLAS2014 I/11 60ac
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 13 July 2023
Resolved
The liferaft painter system shall provide a connection between the ship and the liferaft and shall be so arranged as to ensure that the liferaft when released and, in the case of an inflatable liferaft, inflated is not dragged under by the sinking ship. MI observed STBD side liferafts incorrectly arranged for a float-free deployment.
SOLAS 74 (Cons 14)
III Reg 31.1
LSA Code 2.1.6.1
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 13 July 2023
Resolved
An illuminated magnetic steering compass, mounted in a binnacle, that can be read at the vessel's main steering stand. Magnetic compass was not illuminated and the heading could not be read from the main conning position.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 11 August 2020
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life saving appliance shall be in working order & ready for immediate use. Provide and put in proper place, all lifesaving equipment.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 11 August 2020
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, the medical chest shall be stocked with required medicines. Provide proper medicine chest prior to activation.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 11 August 2020
Resolved
The drills of the crew shall take place w/in 24 hrs of the ship leaving a port if more than 25% of the crew have not participated in abandon ship & fire drill on board that particular ship in the previous month. Vessel must perform fire, security & abandon ship drills in the presence of a CG marine inspector prior to activation
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 15 August 2019
Resolved
The drills of the crew shall take place with in 24HR of the ship leaving a port if more than 25% of the crew have not participated in abandon ship and fire drills on board that particular ship in the previous month. Vessel must perform fire, security, and abandon ship drills in the presence of a CG MI. Prior to activation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 15 August 2019
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all lifesaving appliance shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Provide and put in place all lifesaving appliances. Prior to activation.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 15 August 2019
Resolved
All ship's irrespective of size, shall have nautical charts and publications to plan and display the ship's route for intended voyage and to plot and monitor positions throughout the voyage. Vessel shall provide charts and publication for intended voyages. Prior to activation.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 15 August 2019
Resolved
Contracting governments undertake for each of its ships shall be sufficiently and effectively manned. Provide full compliment of licensed officers and crew as per the COI. Prior to activation.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Crop and renew wasted area weather deck port side of bridge also include pyro locker mounts.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Repair fractures on upper ramp shive housing
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
repair ramp electrical cover on lamp and brackets P&S Side
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › A Class Division Penetrations
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Install self closing mechanism on galley door.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Repair vent on top of crane house #1
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Repair/Replace gasket and missing bolts on #8 deep F/O tank cover
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Provide Navigational chatrs/pubs.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Abandon Ship
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Demonstrate satisfactory drills.
Engineering › Steam Boiler (propulsion) › Valve, Relief
Issued 10 May 2018
Resolved
Both boiler steam drum pilot safety valves missing easing gear.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 24 May 2017
Resolved
Provide updated charts and publications prior to sailing
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 24 May 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of RPM indicator and rudder angle indicator.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 24 May 2017
Resolved
Provide vaild hospital medications and supplies.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Hand Grab
Issued 24 May 2017
Resolved
Repair pilot handrail on starboard side.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Markings
Issued 24 May 2017
Resolved
Provide launching instructions for port side liferaft #16DK + k200102
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Scuttle
Issued 24 May 2017
Resolved
Excape Hatch on port side "B" deck at frame 59 needs to be made watertight.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Scuttle
Issued 24 May 2017
Resolved
Excape hatch at frame 127 centerline needs a new seal.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Scuttle
Issued 24 May 2017
Resolved
Emergency escape hatch in #2 hold near fire station #23 needs a new handle.
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve
Issued 24 May 2017
Resolved
Provide satisfactory evedence of relif valve testing for relief valves throughout the engineroom.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 24 May 2017
Resolved
Provide gauging report for hull in the vicinity of overboard piping on the portside of the engineroom as identified.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Abandon Ship
Issued 23 May 2016
Resolved
Demonstrate satisfactory fire and abandon ship drills prior to getting underway.
Casualty record · 5
31 January 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1739239
22 February 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3436515
2 March 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7158151
7 July 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7803382
12 April 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7896465
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. 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.