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AVENGER
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named AVENGER
AVENGER is a 1976 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 89 inspections since 1985, most recently in August 2025, along with 142 deficiencies, 3 operational controls and 2 casualty investigations between 2016 and 2020.
Records from 1985 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 18 August 2025.
- Built
- 1976
- Last inspected
- 18 August 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 142 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2016–2020
Identity
574139
WDJ3379
48780
Flag
UNITED STATES
367767450
Maury page id
psix-48780
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded8
Years with a record
40 calendar years (1985–2025)
The 89 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)60.5 ft × 19.1 ft × 6.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 69 / net 46
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderKELLY'S ENTERPRISES INC · WESTPORT, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPORT SAN LUIS, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 6 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it69 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
46 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
46 - 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
WDJ3379MMSI 367767450 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 6 January 2017, expires 6 January 2027
WDJ3231MMSI 367766040 · cancelled · voluntarily equipped · granted 21 December 2016, cancelled 21 December 2016
WYL4033MMSI 367323420 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 November 2007, cancelled 24 March 2018 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WBG5434MMSI 367176690 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 March 2007, cancelled 29 July 2017 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 89
18 August 2025
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8204747
1 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8013237
29 January 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7855827
18 September 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7794567
14 September 2023
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7803408
19 April 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7670292
28 February 2023
Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7638089
6 December 2022
Plan Review "T" Boat · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7605286
29 November 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7597088
3 March 2022
Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7405560
1 November 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7326772
31 October 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7087776
3 August 2020
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7023456
26 February 2020
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6913313
20 November 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6845836
27 November 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6578185
18 October 2018
Deficiency Check · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6563815
10 April 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6389043
28 February 2018
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6367708
16 November 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6305964
17 November 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6042690
13 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Morro Bay · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6040204
13 November 2016
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6042641
13 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6044127
14 March 2016
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5832974
28 July 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5198727
23 July 2015
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5191834
1 October 2014
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4990131
25 May 2012
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4321829
21 September 2011
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4143894
6 October 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3870719
22 September 2010
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3855928
29 April 2009
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3477970
24 September 2008
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3326319
9 April 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3180206
2 October 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3086827
28 March 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2886982
7 March 2007
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2882910
4 October 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2793816
17 August 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2751353
16 March 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2608521
10 June 2005
Excursion Permit
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2389169
2 March 2005
Plan Review "T" Boat · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2294428
8 November 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2238121
4 October 2004
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2207817
28 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2223337
27 February 2004
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2005032
25 April 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1780515
24 March 2003
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1757483
12 March 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1755394
9 April 2002
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1494147
6 March 2001
Annual Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1393616
2 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1059462
8 March 2000
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1413679
22 April 1999
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1461135
25 February 1999
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1418477
27 January 1999
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1124756
10 February 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1443969
10 April 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1107018
11 February 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1106351
16 January 1997
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1098658
16 December 1996
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1406015
20 February 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1417887
8 April 1995
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 843458
28 March 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 830581
20 March 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1403918
2 March 1995
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1358665
2 March 1994
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1358313
29 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1146003
29 April 1993
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1146004
31 March 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1353423
11 March 1993
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1353422
24 September 1992
Drydock Extension
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 940274
9 April 1992
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1259611
24 March 1992
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1258453
6 March 1991
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1218967
25 July 1990
Drydock Extension
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 928260
9 April 1990
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 930053
20 March 1990
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 904042
16 March 1989
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 896872
23 February 1989
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1044596
15 March 1988
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 985548
2 March 1988
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1030302
2 October 1987
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1318500
22 April 1987
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1320413
20 May 1986
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 985283
24 April 1986
Credit Drydock
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 997648
12 March 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 994659
3 April 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1289516
Deficiency record · 142
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 18 August 2025
Resolved
Each vessel certificated to operate on an oceans route in cold water must: be provided with IBA of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 100% of the total number of persons permitted onboard:
IBA is being serviced and a spare may not be available to complement vessel's required life saving equipment. Vessel still has one serviced 30 person IBA. While vessel is not outfitted with a serviceable IBA
, vessel is not to carry more than 30 persons onboard.
46 CFR 180.202(a)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 August 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: protect passengers, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock.
The battery charger on the port side of the engine room is connected via extension cord running over the port main engine to an overhead electrical outlet. Make permanent connection to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.200(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 18 September 2023
Resolved
Each entrance to a space storing carbon dioxide cylinders, a space protected by carbon dioxide systems, or any space into which carbon dioxide might migrate must be conspicuously marked as follows: Spaces protected by carbon dioxide—“CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS DETECTED, DO NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED. LOCK OUT SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING.” The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not equipped with such units. The machinery space protected by CO2 was not conspicuously marked with warning. 46 CFR 185.612(g)(2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 September 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment exposed to the weather must be watertight. Stbd bridge wing electrical junction box was missing cover. 46 CFR 180.210(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 18 September 2023
Resolved
Each survival craft must be: Stowed so that when the vessel sinks the survival craft floats free and, if inflatable, inflates automatically. IBA sea painter was not attached to weak link. 46 CFR 180.130(a)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit (HRU) must be
marked with an expiration date of two years after the
date on which the unit is installed. Markings on
vessel's IBA HRU appeared expired. Replace with properly
marked/installed HRU to manufacturer specifications, or
prove validity of HRU currently installed. Make
satisfactory to attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory
arrangement for draining any watertight compartment,
other than small buoyancy compartments, under all
practicable conditions. Vessel was not able to de-water
lazarette bilge with installed bilge system due to
obstructed pick-up. Make and maintain bilge system in
compliance with regulations and to satisfaction of
attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
At each inspection, spaces may be examined to see that
there is no excessive accumulation debris, or other
matter that might create a fire hazard. Paint and FRP
repair items were being stored below deck. Remove all
items that might create a fire hazard to the
satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on an oceans
route, must have a life jacket light approved in accordance with § 161.012 in subchapter Q of this
chapter, or other standard specified by the
Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval
series 160.112. 02 life jacket lights were not
operable. Vessel must make life jackets in compliance to
the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Electronic charts (ECDIS)
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must
carry adequate and up-to-date: U.S. Coast Pilot or
similar publication; Coast Guard Light List; Tide
tables; and Current tables. Vessel did not have
electronic versions or hard copies of some of these
publications. If vessel intends to use electronic
versions of these publications they must be downloaded
for immediate use.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
The fuel shutoff valve at the tank must be manually
operable from outside the compartment in which the valve
is located. Fuel shut off from outside the compartment
was unsat. Make satisfactory and test to satisfaction of
attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
Emergency egress training for each member of the crew
must occur at least monthly. Crew training shall be
logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast
Guard upon request. The training entry shall include
date of the training; and general description of the
training topics. Begin logging and conducting training
as required.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Raw water pump assembly in engine room was held up by bungee cords and needs to be properly mounted/secured.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection shall be installed near periphery of all weather decks accessible to passengers and crews. Several rails and supports were cracked or corroded.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
If the handle to the shutoff valve at the tank is located inside the machinery space, it must be located so that the operator does not have to reach more than 12 inches into the space and the valve handle must be
shielded from flames. Flame shields are corroded, worn,
and need replacing.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
The Rules concerning lights shall be complied with from
sunset to sunrise, and if carried, also be exhibited
from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility.
Required Mast head light extinguished. Make satisfactory
to regulations and to the satisfaction of attending
Marine Inspector (MI).
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas must have on
board an FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB,
installed to automatically float free and activate.
Vessels EPIRB was found with an expired battery. Make
EPIRB operational as per regulations and to the
satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
Every vessel must be fitted with a suitable magnetic
compass designed for marine use, to be mounted at the
primary operating station. Vessel's magnetic compass was
determined to be off course by attending Marine Inspector. Have compass corrected to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10.Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designate member of the crew. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Evidence was not available to show compliance with this regulation. Complete required inspections and provide attending Marine Inspector with record of monthly inspections.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must
carry adequate and up-to-date: U.S. Coast Pilot or
similar publication; Coast Guard Light List; tide
tables; and current tables. Publications were not
available for inspection. Make publications available to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
The Rules concerning shapes shall be complied with by day. Vessel's day shapes were either not serviceable or missing. Make to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector and as required by regulation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
The inspection and maintenance of survival craft manufactured on or after March 11, 1996, shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Servicing certificates for IBA's were not available for review. Provide servicing certificates for review by attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Child size life jackets were not stowed separately. Stow child size life jackets in accordance with regulations.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. Eye wash and aspirin were expired. Replace expired items.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
Machinery and fuel tank spaces must be separated from accommodation spaces by boundaries that prevent the passage of vapors. Wire penetration found above above the door separating machinery and accommodation spaces was not vapor tight. Make penetration vapor tight to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and
maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons,
and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire,
caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and
electrical shock. Light in bunk-room needs a cover. Aft deck lights need junction boxes. Correct to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
The master of a vessel making an oceans voyage shall prepare a voyage plan. Vessel master was not preparing voyage plans as required. Moving forward, the vessel's Master shall prepare a voyage plan as required.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 1 November 2021
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Alcohol swabs expired. Correct in accordance with regulations and to the satisfaction of attending MI
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
Permanent extension cords found in galley and engine room. Remove extension cords and hard wire if necessary.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
Provide missing covers for light fixtures in bunk/store room.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
Exposed wire nuts found on power conducting circuits in engine room vestibule and lazarette. Wire nuts are permitted only when prevented from backing off and when within a protective enclosure. Provide proper connections.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
Ring buoy water light clip seized. Provide functioning corrosion resistant clip.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 17 August 2020
Resolved
Rudder posts found leaking seawater. Tighten rudder packing.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
Provide VHF DSC radio programmed with current MMSI number.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 November 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the bilge system.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 27 November 2018
Resolved
Replace hydraulic hose fittings (x2) at steering ram.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 27 November 2018
Resolved
Repair/tighten top railing on deck.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 November 2018
Resolved
Renew alcohol test strips by 31DEC2018.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 18 October 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the new genset prior to use.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Improve air tightness of E/R door.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Doorways
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Install interior door handle on E/R door to allow emergency exit.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Tighten STBD rail stanchions.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Provide 01 red or orange flare.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 16 November 2017
Resolved
Replace wire nuts with crimp connectors on auxiliary deck wash pump.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 5 January 2017
Resolved
Clean generator windings and assess generator/prime mover seal for possible replacement.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 5 January 2017
Resolved
Replace wing nuts on all battery terminals with locknuts or double-nut
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 5 January 2017
Resolved
Bridge: install correct size bulb in overhead light fixture
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 5 January 2017
Resolved
Overhead light at E/R door: install guard over bulb.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 5 January 2017
Resolved
Ensure all overhead wiring in E/R is secured w/ metallic hangers at 24" intervals
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 5 January 2017
Resolved
Remove identified dead-end wire in E/R.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Install chafing gear around electrical wiring penetrating aft sonar bulkhead.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Identify and replace damaged wire stbd side in E/R.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Relocate light fixture at aft accommodation space to allow weathertight door to close properly.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Install protective cover/sheating of genset wire harness.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Clean and renew bonding wire to stbd MDE keel cooler piping at 90 degree elbow.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Renew broken light fixture covers in forward berthing and main accommodation space.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Install appropriate sized bulbs in light fixtures in forward berthing and accommodation spaces to prevent overheating.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Transfer Equipment Test/Inspection Records
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Provide annual service report for fixed CO2 system for the E/R, prior to sailing.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Install vent pipes for P/S MSD tanks.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Stock
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Repair/service P/S rudder stock mounting to the hull at next drydock exam.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Replace cracked deck rail foot stbd aft.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, GMDSS Radio Operator
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Provide copy of FCC Marine Operators Permit for [name withheld].
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 17 November 2016
Resolved
Renew FCC ships station license with new name of the vessel (AVENGER).
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 13 November 2016
Resolved
Repair/replace port MSD tank.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Washroom/Toilet › Toilet
Issued 13 November 2016
Resolved
Repair portside toilet to flush on-demand.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 13 November 2016
Resolved
Remove standing water from all voids for further inspection.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 13 November 2016
Resolved
Renew P/S fuel shut-off reach rods in the laz.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 13 November 2016
Resolved
Replace fractured securing arm on laz hatch cover.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Stock
Issued 13 November 2016
Resolved
Tighten P/S rudder post packing.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 21 September 2011
Resolved
Suitably mark diesel fuel tank fill pipes. 46 CRF 182.20-30 (c)
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Vent Pipe
Issued 21 September 2011
Resolved
Install discharge ends of fuel tanks (aft) with 30x30 mesh flame screen. (46 CFR 182.20-35 (d))
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 22 September 2010
Resolved
Renew retro reflective tape on 29 adult lifejackets and 1 child lifejacket. Replace 03 adult and 01 child lifejackets with new lifejackets. Passenger count reduced to 12 adults and 03 children until 01RB is cleared. 46CFR180.71
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 22 September 2010
Resolved
Remove oily residue from engine room to reduce fire hazards as per 46CFR 177.405
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 22 September 2010
Resolved
Repair hole in forward starboard side hull in way of forward head.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 29 April 2009
Resolved
Steering hydraulic hose was being pinched between port steering stop and steering ram. Hose was worn approx. 50% through.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 22 September 2008
Resolved
Provide repair proposals for FRP repairs to stem delamination, prior to completion of credit drydock and carriage of passengers.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 22 September 2008
Resolved
Complete repairs to minor FRP damage port side aft quarter, prior to completion of credit drydock and carriage of passengers.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pin
Issued 22 September 2008
Resolved
Drill and install cotter pins in steering ram pins, prior to completion of credit drydock and carriage of passengers.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 22 September 2008
Resolved
Renew port steering hose, prior to completion of credit drydock and prior to carriage of passengers.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 22 September 2008
Resolved
Renew bilge system overboard discharge valve, prior to completion of credit drydock and prior to carriage of passengers.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Automatic Heat Detectors
Issued 28 March 2007
Resolved
Install and prove operation of an approved electrically supervised engine compartment heat detection system.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 4 October 2006
Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE, THIS VESSEL MUST COMPLETE A USCG CREDIT DRY-DOCKING. THIS REQUIREMENT IS ISSUED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A REQUEST FOR LAY-UP DUE TO NON-AVAILABILITY OF SOUTH BEND SHIPYARD.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 2 March 2005
Resolved
Conduct fire and abandon ship drills, and sea trials prior to the carriage of passengers for hire to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 2 March 2005
Resolved
Renew 01 childs lifejacket, vessel is in a no sail status due to other outstanding requirements.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 4 October 2004
Resolved
Clean and open aux generator for inspection. The generator is covered with oil. Complete prior to the carriage of more than six passengers for hire.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Hose
Issued 4 October 2004
Resolved
Renew bilge hose on starboard main engine, prior to the carriage of more than six passengers for hire.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System
Issued 27 February 2004
Resolved
Repair F/O cutout valve reach rod assembly for stbd aft F/O tank.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 27 February 2004
Resolved
Install CO2 cyclinder, provide proof of service report prior to the carriage of passengers.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 27 February 2004
Resolved
Renew deteriorated childs size life jacket.
Engineering › Steering Gear System
Issued 24 March 2003
Resolved
Replace the 9 bolts in the steering system, holding the hydraulic ram to the bracket. Must be completed prior to carriage of passengers. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bracket/Clamp
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System
Issued 24 March 2003
Resolved
Provide a flame screen for the port aft fuel tank with a 30X30 metal material. Must be completed prior to carriage of passengers. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Ventilation
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 24 March 2003
Resolved
Renew the rubber hose for the bilge pump on the stbd side engine room. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hose
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service)
Issued 24 March 2003
Resolved
Secure the wires that are hanging loose from the electrical motor for the bait tank pump. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 24 March 2003
Resolved
Remove the wires going to the outside compass, or place the dead ended cables in a junction box. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Conductor
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 24 March 2003
Resolved
Tape the 3/0 battery cable located on the stbd side engineroom. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 24 March 2003
Resolved
Place the dead ended cable in the pilot house stbd side in the overhead into a junction box.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 24 March 2003
Resolved
Place the two splices on the outboard stbd side of the engine room, into junction boxes. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Wiring
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 24 March 2003
Resolved
Place the splice in the overhead between the engines in a junction box. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Wiring
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (emergency)
Issued 24 March 2003
Resolved
Renew the cable for the navigational lights located on top of the cabin. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Wiring
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Properly enclose junction box for shore-tie and make proper wire connections (remove wire nuts). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Shore Connection Box
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Provide cover for light switch in engine room (next to CO2 bottle). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Switch
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Replace or remove switch to live tank pump in engine room, due to hazardous location below port engine manofold. If replaced use watertight junction box & switch. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Junction Box
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Renew lanyard to life ring light. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Self-igniting Lights
Electrical › Lighting (service)
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Ensure all interior lighting is properly covered.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Renew damaged lagging on port and starboard main engine exhaust manifolds. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Guards for Exposed Hazards
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 6 March 2001
Resolved
FASTEN CAP RAIL TO BULWORK ON STERN OF VESSEL.
Engineering
Issued 6 March 2001
Resolved
RENEW PORT INTERMEDIATE CUTLASS BEARING, WORN TO LESS THAN 50% OF GOOD SURFACE.
Engineering
Issued 8 March 2000
Resolved
REPAIR LEAK ON PORT MAIN ENGINE INBOARD SIDE CYLINDER HEAD PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS.
Lifesaving
Issued 8 March 2000
Resolved
PERFORM SERVICE ON LIFERAFT OR REMOVE FROM VESSEL.
Electrical
Issued 8 March 2000
Resolved
INSTALL DRIP PROOF SHIELD/COVER FOR ELECTRICAL BOX ON GENERATOR IN ENGINE ROOM
Electrical
Issued 8 March 2000
Resolved
REMOVE DEAD END CABLE FROM AFT STEERING COMPARTMENT.
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 March 2000
Resolved
ENSURE ALL PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS HAVE BEEN HYDROSTATICALLY TESTED.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 10 February 1998
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF BILGE ALARM IN STEERING COMPARTMENT.
Navigation
Issued 10 February 1998
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF RADAR PRIOR TO OPERATING
Navigation
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE CURRENT CHARTS (WITHIN 3 YRS AND CORRECTED), COAST PILOT, CURRENT TABLES FOR ROUTE SPECIFIED ON COI.
Fire Fighting
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
HAVE ALL PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS PROFESSIONALLY SERVICED.
Electrical
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
PERMANENTLY MOUNT START SWITCH FOR GENERATOR AND BAIT TANK PUMP.
Electrical
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
REMOVE ALL WIRE NUTS THROUGHOUT ENGINE ROOM AND UNDER PILOT CONSOLE AND REPLACE WITH PRESSURE-TYPE OR SOLDERED CONNECTORS.
Engineering
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
INSTALL GUARDS IN WAY OF MAIN ENGINE ROTATING PARTS (IN FRONT), BOTH ENGINES.
Engineering
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
TIGHTEN ALL LOOSE ENGINE MOUNTS, BOTH MAIN ENGINES.
Electrical
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
REMOVE ALL DEAD-ENDED WIRES THROUGHOUT ENGINE ROOM.
Electrical
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
FABRICATE COVER FOR PORT SIDE ENGINE BATTERIES IN ENGINE ROOM.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
RENEW STANCHION AT FORWARD END OF PORT BATTERY BANK IN ENGINE ROOM. REPLACE WITH SAME MATERIAL.
Navigation
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF COMPASS LT.
Electrical
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
REPLACE ALL 12 VOLT LIGHTS IN ENGINE ROOM AND REPLACE WITH "UL" APPROVED LIGHTS WITH COVERS.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE A MEANS TO MAKE THE OPENING IN THE COLLISION BULKHEAD WATERTIGHT ASREQUIRED BY 46 CFR 171.085 (h)(3)(i)&(ii). SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL, A DRAWING AND/OR WRITTEN DISCRIPTION OF YOUR PROPOSED METHOD TO ACCOMPLISH THIS ITEM,PRIOR TO COMPLETING THIS WORK.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
REPLACE OARS ON 2 LIFEFLOATS AND PLACE BATTENS BETWEEN STACKED LIFEFLOATS.
Engineering
Issued 16 January 1997
Resolved
RENEW ALL FUEL TANK VENT FLAME SCREENS, WITH MINIMUM 30 X 30 MESH CORROSIONRESISTANT METALIC MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting
Issued 20 March 1995
Resolved
Provide annual servicing for all portable fire extinguishers, prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 2 March 1994
Resolved
CUT/REMOVE PILOT HOUSE CARPETING THAT IS BLOCKING EMERGENCY EXITS FROM ACCOMMODATION SPACES.
Lifesaving
Issued 24 March 1992
Resolved
PLACE ONBOARD NEW CLASS A EPIRB.
Engineering
Issued 24 March 1992
Resolved
REPLACE STBD AFT FUEL TANK VENT FLEX. HOSE ASSEMBLY. INSTALL PROPER 30X30_x001C_MESH FLAME SCREEN ON ALL F.O. TANK VENTS.
Lifesaving
Issued 24 March 1992
Resolved
REPLACE ALL LIFELINES ON ALL 4 LIFE FLOATS.
Navigation
Issued 24 March 1992
Resolved
SHOW PROPER OPERATION OF STBD RUNNINGT LIGHT.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 March 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE AN APPROVED FLOAT FREE LINK FOR VESSEL.
Navigation
Issued 20 March 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE AN OPERATIONAL SINGLE-SIDE-BAND RADIO. THE VESSEL IS RESTRICTED TOA COASTWISE ROUTE UNTIL A SATISFACTORY TEST IS CONDUCTED.
Engineering
Issued 23 February 1989
Resolved
REMOVE OIL FROM BILGE IN ENGINEROOM AND CLEAN BILGE IN ENGINEROOM.
Electrical
Issued 15 March 1988
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE OPERATION OF GENERATOR LOW LUBE OIL SHUTDOWN, SPEED LIMITING GOVERNOR, AND HIGH TEMP ALARM.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 April 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL B-I FIRE EXTINGUISHER FOR OUTSIDE PILOT STATION.
Navigation
Issued 22 April 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE NEW EPIRB BATTER. VESSEL IS RESTRICTED TO COASTWISE ROUTE UNTIL EPIRB IS OPERATIONAL.
Navigation
Issued 20 May 1986
Resolved
MAKE SUITABLE REPAIRS TO THE EPIRB ANTENNA AND PROVIDE PROOF OF PROPER SIGNAL TRANSMISSION.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 May 1986
Resolved
PROVIDE ALL NEW LINES ON THE FOUR LIFE FLOATS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE BASKET NETTING.
Casualty record · 2
13 November 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6044127
31 October 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 7087776
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Ownership record
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