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WHALE WATCHER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named WHALE WATCHER

WHALE WATCHER is a 1999 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 59 inspections since 1999, most recently in June 2026, along with 45 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2001 and 2011.

Records from 1999 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 22 June 2026.

Built: 1999
Last inspected: 22 June 2026
Documentation: Expired · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 59
Deficiencies: 45 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2001–2011

Identity

1074822

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WDK8294

486675

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367397270

Maury page id

psix-486675

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations49

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded6

Years with a record 27 calendar years (1999–2026)

The 59 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)106.4 ft × 28.0 ft × 11.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 99 / net 67

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)106.4 ft × 28.0 ft × 11.8 ft

ITC tonnagegross 315 / net 129

BuilderGULF CRAFT INC · PATTERSON, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1999

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portBARNSTABLE, MA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004

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 it315 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
99 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
129 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
67 - 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

WDK8294MMSI 367397270 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 14 May 2019, expires 14 May 2029

WCY9576MMSI 367397270 · terminated · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 February 2009, cancelled 7 May 2019

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 · 59

22 June 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8410167

26 March 2026 Examination of Repairs · Vessel Attendance

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8332369

24 June 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8165480

3 March 2025 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8085101

17 October 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8020421

20 June 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7938439

15 April 2024 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7892483

11 October 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7806797

2 May 2023 Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7676186

14 March 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7644549

19 September 2022 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7560391

26 April 2022 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7436077

21 March 2022 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Plan Review (Other than "T")

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7409401

6 October 2021 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7327661

5 March 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7128866

10 July 2020 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7002495

24 June 2019 DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6720912

14 March 2019 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6638636

22 May 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6420629

7 May 2018 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6405851

2 May 2017 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6134568

23 February 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6088957

19 May 2016 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5884383

3 December 2015 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5772939

2 June 2014 DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4880537

8 May 2012 MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4305188

10 July 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4098245

16 December 2010 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3907027

8 May 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3470160

8 May 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3202524

23 October 2007 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3085289

11 May 2007 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2917019

8 August 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2740045

25 May 2006 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2658366

9 November 2005 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2531451

23 May 2005 Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2363436

28 September 2004 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2216682

24 May 2004 Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2074438

24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1977953

20 October 2003 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1932172

26 June 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1826784

8 May 2003 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1789346

5 September 2002 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1671227

8 May 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1614182

19 February 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1487590

5 February 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1602895

27 December 2001 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1482824

26 November 2001 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1414039

13 November 2001 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1389512

18 May 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1063593

27 April 2001 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1063058

26 February 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 44755

5 February 2001 Administrative

Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1062909

29 June 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1051855

19 May 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1049484

11 May 2000 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1448133

8 March 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 804159

3 March 1999 Hull Examination · Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1472150

18 February 1999 Inclining Experiment

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 798128

Deficiency record · 45

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries

Issued 20 June 2024 Resolved

The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. The vessel is currently combining the logs for drills, EPIRB and security in one log book. Vessel to create a separate crew drills and monthly EPIRB test log readily available for USCG inspection. Security log is to be kept secured along with the security plan. 46CFR 122.728.c.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 July 2024
Resolved 8 July 2024
Resolution: Log created and seperated from the security drill log.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 20 June 2024 Resolved

Nonconducting mats or grating must be provided on the deck in front of each switchboard and, if accessible from the rear, on the deck in the rear of the switchboard. Vessel is missing the required matting in front of the ships main switchboard. Provide IAW regulation to the attending USCG MI. 46CFR 120.330.g.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 July 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: Mat provided

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm

Issued 20 June 2024 Resolved

All automatically or remotely controlled or monitored vital systems addressed by part 62 of this subchapter must be subjected to tests and inspections to evaluate the operation and reliability of controls, alarms, safety features, and interlocks. Test procedures must be submitted to the Coast Guard for approval. Vessels originally MSC and USCG MI approved DVTP's have undergone changes made by the manufacture's servicing/installation technician. Owner to re-submit updated DVTP's to MSC for review with OCMI in copy. 46CFR 61.40-1

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 July 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: DVTP's resubmitted.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications

Issued 2 May 2023 Resolved

Vessel's restricted areas were not labeled correctly. Restricted areas shall be: Clearly mark all restricted areas and indicate that access to the area is restricted and that unauthorized presence within the area constitutes a breach of security.33CFR104.207

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 May 2023
Resolution: Received an email with pictures of signs posted

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries

Issued 2 May 2023 Resolved

Exercises must be conducted at least once each calendar year, with no more than 18 months between exercises. No exercise has been completed with in the past 18 months.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 May 2023
Resolution: Received an email with completed exercise

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries

Issued 2 May 2023 Resolved

The Vessel Security Officer must keep records of the activities as set out in paragraph (b) of this section for at least 2 years and make them available to the Coast Guard upon request. Vessel does not have any records required by 33CFR104.235

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 May 2023
Resolution: Received an email with required records

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 26 April 2022 Resolved

MTSA Annual Audit is missing.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 May 2022
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: Audit reviewed

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 25 April 2022 Resolved

All microprocessor or computer based system must meet the requirements of part 62 in subchapter F of this chapter. Section 6.8, for Handheld Remote Joystick of approved DVTPs were not conducted. Conduct section 6.8 DVTPs once equipment is installed.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 May 2022
Resolved 8 July 2022
Resolution: DVTPs completed. All sat.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 25 April 2022 Resolved

All microprocessor or computer based system must meet the requirements of part 62 in subchapter F of this chapter. During process of conducting DVTPs, found errors with procedures/results. Amend DVTPs to show correct procedures/results and resubmit to MSC for approval.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 May 2022
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: Item has been rewritten for clarification.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Conductor

Issued 7 May 2018 Resolved

Vessel installed new wiring for the SSDGs. Provide electrical drawing, specifications, and data for the new wring installation.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 May 2018
Resolved 22 May 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep provided details on the wiring for the SSDG.

Documentation › Safety Management System › Key Shipboard Operations Plans/Instructions

Issued 7 May 2018 Resolved

Vessel does have test procedures for testing electrical controls of the vessel's propulsion controls. Provide test procedures for the main engines.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 May 2018
Resolved 22 May 2018
Resolution: Owner provided PSTP and they have been uploaded to MISLE documents

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