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SONOMA
- Built
- 1976
- Last inspected
- 18 June 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 34 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
18 June 2025
…with no type recorded9
Deficiencies
34 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
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Identity
578765
WZC8517
49012
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-49012
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)152.8 ft × 31.5 ft × 9.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 99 / net 55
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)152.8 ft × 31.5 ft × 9.7 ft
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCAMPBELL INDUSTRIES · SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAN FRANCISCO, CA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 4 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it99 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
55 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
55 - 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.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 2
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
POLAR RESOLUTION Tank Ship · MISLE 37602 · 11 April 2025 · activity 8117702MISS TAMMY Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 50409 · 11 April 2025 · activity 8117702Inspection history · 36
18 June 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8162115
15 April 2025
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8111703
11 April 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8117702
6 January 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8059088
6 September 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7998181
6 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7998195
12 June 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7933618
21 May 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7916038
4 April 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7890510
4 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7900390
4 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7845724
16 October 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7809506
2 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7679386
15 March 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7651677
14 October 2022
Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7577595
7 September 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7553925
7 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7500204
7 July 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7500970
17 May 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7403911
29 March 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7421726
9 September 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7308738
9 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7312021
12 August 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7284788
31 March 2021
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7153946
5 February 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6944540
15 August 2019
Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Construction Oversight · Drydock Exam · Inclining Experiment · Internal Structural Exam · Plan Review (Other than "T")
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6789922
19 November 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6565906
12 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6538707
8 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6547780
15 August 2017
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6236794
10 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6449899
18 July 2016
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5945353
2 July 2016
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5929907
9 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5811767
8 February 2016
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5812092
8 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5816181
Deficiency record · 34
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 September 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel reported loss of power to stbd main engine on approach to dock. Vessel restricted from carrying passengers until satisfactory tech report is received and sea trials are witnessed by attending Inspector. 46 CFR 119.200
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
If a vessel is not equipped with a single source of power for emergency lighting, it must have individual battery powered lights which:(1) Are automatically actuated upon loss of normal power;(2) Are not readily portable;(3) Are connected to an automatic battery charger; and(4) Have sufficient capacity for a minimum of 2 hours of continuous operation. Vessel was found with a dozen emergency lights that were inoperable. Repair emergency lights to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 120.432(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
Each hose must:(1) Be lined commercial firehose that conforms to UL 19 “Standard for Safety for Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies” (incorporated by reference, see 114.600 of this chapter), or hose that is listed and labeled by an independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant as being equivalent in performance; The fire hose attached to station number 1 was found with a pin hole leak at the end of the hose close to the nozzle. Hose was destroyed in front of a Marine Inspector and a new hose was installed and tested to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 118.320(b)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: (b) Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Vessel charging station was found with 4 dead end wires that are exposed to passengers. Repair the dead end wires to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 120.200(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, including the following: (7) Inspection and testing of smoke and fire detecting systems (including sensors and alarms). Main deck visual fire indicator was improperly installed with tape. Reinstall the visual fire indicator to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 115.810(a)(7)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
Vessel was found with no master key control system, control access, use of master keys, and handling protocols. Develop and implement required master key requirements to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 USC 3106
CVC Policy Letter 23-06
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
Drills. The VSO must ensure that at least one security drill is conducted at least every 3 months. Vessel was found with a seven month gap in their security drills in 2023. Log the drills conducted during the annual inspection to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
33 CFR 104.230(b)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”, unless such markings are deemed unnecessary by the cognizant [name withheld] forward crew accommodation space was found with an emergency exit that is unmarked. Mark the emergency escape to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 122.606
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
An internal structural examination conducted in compliance with § 115.600 of this part may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or out of the water and consists of a complete examination of the vessel's main strength members, including the major internal framing, the hull plating, voids, and ballast, cargo, and fuel oil tanks. Heavy pitting was noticed in the starboard wing in the sewage void between the last and second to last transverse frames. Conduct internal hull survey and submit results to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector prior to credit of next drydock.
46 CFR 115.610(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 May 2024
Resolved
The general construction of the vessel must be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as it is reasonable and practicable. The fwd crew accommodation space was found with a microwave, air fryer, and spray paint that do not meet the requirements of the constructed fire protection boundaries of a low risk accommodation space. Vessel crew removed items off the ship to meet the requirements of that space.
46 CFR 116.405(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 2 May 2023
Resolved
All piping, valves, and fittings shall be in accordance with good marine practice and suitable for the purpose intended. Fire Hose No. 2 valve was seized and inoperable. Vessel's crew lossened valve and MI witnessed operation of valve.
46 CFR 181.15-5(c) "Old T"
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 2 May 2023
Resolved
The door must be self-closing with a closure time of not less than 5 seconds and not more than 10 seconds and be capable of closing against a 3.5 list of vessel. Main Deck port side fire door did not close automatically. Hinge was tightened and door closed correcly.
46 CFR 116.435 (c)(7)(i)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 2 May 2023
Resolved
Have a nozzle that has a 1/2 inch solid stream orifice or a combination nozzle. Nozzles for No. 3,5,6 fire hoses were seized and inoperable. Nozzles were loosened and witnessed operating satisfactorily.
46 CFR 181.15-10 (d)(2) "Old T"
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 May 2023
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of a type approval by the commandant. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant OCMI, but must be not less than the minimum number required by table 118.500(a) of this section. Vessel has an incorrect fire extinguisher at operating station. Correct with propoer fire extinguisher according to the regulations.
46CFR 118.500(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 March 2023
Resolved
A drydock examination conducted in compliance with § 115.600 of this part must be conducted while the vessel is hauled out of the water or placed in a drydock or slipway. During the examination all accessible parts of the vessel's underwater body and...propellers...shall be made available for examination. Submit repair proposal for damaged propeller and make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector prior to carriage of passengers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 March 2023
Resolved
The marine inspector may conduct a visual examination and may require nondestructive testing of the propeller shafting whenever the condition of shafting is in question. Vessel hit an object while underway and the condition of the shaft is unknown. Obtain dye penetrate testing on the shaft taper and key way and submit report to the marine inspector. 46 CFR 115.670(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 15 March 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Leak found on port cardan shaft. Submit engineering report on condition or necessary repairs to the satisfaction of the marine inspector. 46 CFR 119.200(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 17 May 2022
Resolved
Structures that are located on or above the line of the uppermost complete deck that are open to the weather are exempt from tonnage as open space. The vessel had multiple doors that are not "open to the weather" and were permanently sealed in. The vessel operator to remove these permanent seals for the doors to maintain compliance with vessel's tonnage certificate.
46 CFR 69.117 (d)(1)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 9 September 2021
Resolved
A self-propelled vessel must meet the applicable requirements for main and auxiliary steering apparatus in Subchapter F (marine Engineering) and J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. Vessel encountered intermittent steering failure from helm.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 31 March 2021
Resolved
A door in a stairwell, stairway, and main verticle zone bulkhead must meet requirements; hold back mechanism for the door must be released upon disruption of power. The doors on upper deck on starboard forward and aft are not releasing upon shutdown of power.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 19 November 2018
Resolved
46CFR 176.25-35: The marine inspector shall examine and test the main and auxiliary steering apparatus to the extent necessary to determine that its condition is satisfactory and that it is fit for the service intended. Continuous water ingress from port rudder. Vessel must determine cause and repair prior to carrying passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 November 2018
Resolved
46CFR 180.25-15: All life preservers shall be marked with the vessel's name. Numerous life preservers had vessel name missing or too faded to see.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 November 2018
Resolved
46CFR 180.25-25: ALl life preservers must have retroreflective material attached to its front and back sides. Many life preservers had retroreflective material falling off, or faded and requiring replacement.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 November 2018
Resolved
46CFR 183.01-15: All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] deck starboard side aft electrical outlet unsecured and hanging from bulkhead with wiring exposed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 19 November 2018
Resolved
46CFR 185.30-15: All escape hatches and other emergency exits shall be marked on both sides with 1" letters EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR. Focsle emergency escape hatch not marked on outside.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 19 November 2018
Resolved
46CFR 116.435(c)(7)(ii): Hold back hooks are not allowed on horizontal A Class fire doors. If installed, must allow release from a control space or upon distruption of power. Hold back hook installed in self closing A class fire door leading to engine room.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 12 September 2018
Resolved
ZERO DRAFT: no static draft information
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Stowage
Issued 15 August 2017
Resolved
Renew IBA launching instructions for the two aft installed IBAs. 46CFR122.518
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 15 August 2017
Resolved
Each bilge suction shall have a strainer with at least three times the area of the bilge pipe. Current arrangement has the strainer too close to the hull for proper operation (void fwd of the E/R). Prove proper operation of the suction line. Old T 46CFR182.25-5
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 20 July 2016
Resolved
Fuel strainers need to be provided with threaded caps.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Float Free
Issued 20 July 2016
Resolved
Replace twisted shackles on 3 of 4 IBAs. Clear painter line of all obstructions. Determine permanent means to remove slack from the system.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 18 July 2016
Resolved
Port rudder post is leaking water. Packing needs to be serviced.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 2 July 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of 2nd deck gull wing door / hinges, replace broken windows.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 8 February 2016
Resolved
Renew port side rudder stop and prove proper operation of the vessel's steering gear system to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
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