TYCHE

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

TYCHE is a 1988 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in September 2025, along with 18 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 25 September 2025.

Built: 1988
Last inspected: 25 September 2025
Documentation: Expired · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 17
Deficiencies: 18 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 25 September 2025

Recorded inspections17

…physical examinations17

Deficiencies 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)

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

1075426

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WDA4847

487534

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-487534

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)36.0 ft × 13.0 ft × 5.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 15 / net 12

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderUNIVERSAL SHIPBUILDING · NEW IBERIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1988

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portKEY WEST, FL

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 it19723 - Displacement, Ton
15 - Simplified, Gross 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.

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 · 17

25 September 2025 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8239558

20 February 2025 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8082155

25 April 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7901536

16 May 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7689486

2 March 2023 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7635223

2 June 2022 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7466861

30 March 2021 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7160553

5 March 2021 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7151143

2 July 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6993799

20 June 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6719905

25 February 2019 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6631722

9 May 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6410464

16 August 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6242987

27 June 2017 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6189359

23 February 2017 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6093671

18 May 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5880714

4 February 2016 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5809470

Deficiency record · 18

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)

Issued 25 September 2025 Resolved

Conduct and document crew training as to the duties that the crew member is expected to perform in an emergency.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2025
Resolved 26 September 2025

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)

Issued 25 September 2025 Resolved

Provide an updated list of all employees enrolled in a random chemical testing program.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 October 2025
Resolved 26 September 2025

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts

Issued 25 September 2025 Resolved

Install a float-free link of the appropriate size securing the life float's painter to the vessel prior to operating beyond 3 miles from shore.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 September 2025

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 8 July 2020 Resolved

Life Float pianter line was found to be deteriorated and falling apart. Vessel is to replace life float painter line.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 July 2020
Resolved 10 July 2020
Resolution: Vessel submitted satisfactory evidence of deficiency correction. Vessel replaced life float painter line.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 8 July 2020 Resolved

Fire extinguisher was found to be past its 6yr internal service IAW NFPA 10 requirements. Service or replace extinguisher.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 8 July 2020 Resolved

Vessel did not have updated charts on hand. Vessel is required to update charts or purchase new updated charts.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 July 2020
Resolved 30 March 2021
Resolution: New charts were provided.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved

Grab line on life float cut halfway through. Replace or repair IAW manufacturer's recommendation.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 August 2019
Resolved 30 July 2019
Resolution: Repaired grab line via splicing. Repair proposal was approved by manufacturer

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 20 June 2019 Resolved

Retro tape on 02 adult life jackets completely worn. Replace retro tape.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 July 2019
Resolved 8 July 2019
Resolution: Replaced worn retro tape.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Need seperate lights for each space with high water alarms located at operating station IAW 46cfr182.530

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 October 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: Installed lights for each compartment and checked.

Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Log radio checks before you get underway each day, IAW 47cfr80 and 46cfr184.502

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 August 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: Log was checked and performed.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Provide current DAPI letter stating each crew member is on the owner/vessel consortium plan, IAW 46cfr16.210

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 August 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: DAPI letter provided and updated.

Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Hook GPS up to VHF for proper use og DSC, IAW 46cfr80.905

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 August 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: GPS was uploaded in radio and checked.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Install anchor light so it can be seen all around (360 degrees) IAW NavRules 23

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 August 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: New light installed and verified.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements

Issued 11 April 2016 Resolved

No record of required EAP training provided. Provide proof of completion of required EAP training.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2016
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: Provided proof that training was completed.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition

Issued 11 April 2016 Resolved

Kapok style lifejacket condemned leaving vessel short 01 adult lifejacket. Passenger count reduced to 14 until proof provided of appropriate number of lifejackets.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2016
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: New life jacket was purchased and labeled.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight

Issued 11 April 2016 Resolved

Waterlight battery expired for lifefloat. Replace battery. Restricted to daylight operations only.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2016
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: Life float light battery was changed out and working.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 11 April 2016 Resolved

Waterlight battery expired for ring buoy. Replace battery. Restricted to daylight operations only.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2016
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: Life bouy light battery was replaced and working.

Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Escape Route Signs

Issued 11 April 2016 Resolved

Emergency Exit not labeled on outside of exit. Label exit "Emergency Exit, Keep Clear."

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2016
Resolved 18 May 2016
Resolution: Outside escape hatch was labeled.

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.