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KITTY KAT
KITTY KAT is a 1999 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2025, along with 72 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 4 operational controls and 2 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2022.
Records from 2002 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 26 June 2025.
- Built
- 1999
- Last inspected
- 26 June 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 72 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2002–2022
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
26 June 2025
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies
72 recorded · 1
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
1078083
WDD9383
491213
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-491213
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 36 / net 28
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderALL AMERICAN MARINE INC · BELLINGHAM, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1999
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portSAN FRANCISCO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 29 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it36 - Simplified, Gross Ton
28 - Simplified, Net Ton
28 - 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
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspection history · 23
26 June 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8167704
30 January 2025
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8071964
24 June 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7941899
29 February 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7900123
12 June 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7713627
9 January 2023
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7618986
15 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7609655
10 June 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7477651
3 June 2022
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7467881
3 June 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Golden Gate · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7468424
3 June 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7594264
28 March 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7420159
29 July 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7271576
18 March 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7158200
6 January 2021
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7119436
27 January 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6895583
5 April 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6656878
28 January 2019
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6615258
26 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6548907
1 May 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6395866
4 April 2017
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6114392
7 February 2017
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6119246
7 June 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5900466
Deficiency record · 72
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
A self priming, power driven fire pump must be installed on each vessel on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying more than 49 passengers, and on a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 189 liters (50 gallons) per minute at a pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi) at the pump outlet. The pump outlet must be fitted with a pressure gauge. Observed that the pressure gauge was out-of-order. Repair gauge to properly read pressure. (46 CFR 181.300(b))
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 June 2025
No resolution recorded
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including the following:(1) Inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads, and weather decks. Marine Inspector identified a doubler plate in the starboard midship compartment. Crop and renew to original scantling. (Rectify prior to credit drydock) (46 CFR 176.802(a)(1))
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 July 2024
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump only on a vessel of not more than 65 feet in length carrying not more than 49 passengers. Vessel's fixed bilge arrangement does not have the means to dewater the forward bilge compartment. Provide means to dewater forward bilge compartment with fixed bilge manifold prior to credit dry dock.
46 CFR 182.520(e)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
A self priming, power driven fire pump must be installed on each vessel: Of not more than 65 feet in length that carries more than 49 passengers. Vessels fire pump piping failed at the overboard discharge fitting. Vessel is prohibited from carrying more than 49 passengers for hire.
46 CFR 181.300(a)(ii)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. Vessel’s floating waterlight found to be inoperable. Restricted to daylight operations.
46 CFR 180.70(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Provide report of third party servicing of installed pre-engineered fireboy systems in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must: (1) Be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150. Ring life buoy grablines found to be no longer in a serviceable condition.
46 CFR 180.70(b)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Ring life buoy missing retroreflective material.
46 CFR 185.604 (i)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. 12VDC electrical bus bar found improperly mounted aft of the installed VHF radio installations. Properly mount bus bar, and retain electrical cables to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.220(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
When the flexible section is a nonconductor of electricity, the metallic sections of the fill pipe separated thereby must be joined by a conductor for protection against generation of a static charge when filling with fuel. Port and stbd fuel oil tank fill hoses missing electrical grounding wire.
46 CFR 182.445(g)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who: Occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection. Consortium enrollment list did not include the two onboard deckhands.
46 CFR 16.230(a)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Each survival craft must be stowed in a way that permits manual release from its securing arrangements. Vessel's 02 IBAs found with shackle moused with wire prohibiting manual release. Corrected in the presence of the Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 180.130(a)(4)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly involved in the SMI. The alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours of when the SMI occurred, unless precluded by safety concerns directly related to the incident. Vessel has expired alcohol testing strips onboard. Vessel is restricted to operations within a 2 hour transit to a certified alcohol testing facility until new testing strips are acquired.
46 CFR 4.06-3(a)(1)(i)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces: A space with a through-hull fitting below the deepest load waterline, such as a lazarette. There is no high water bilge alarm in the starboard midship void which has transducer.
46 CFR 182.530(a)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). The fixed bilge pump in the port steering lazarette is not operating properly. Portable hand pump is required onboard until repaired.
46 CFR 182.520(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including the following inspection and operation of all weathertight closures above the weather deck. The crew bathroom vent is missing, exposing the space to the elements.
46 CFR 176.802(a)(6)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Freeboard marks
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must have permanent draft marks at each end of the vessel; or have permanent loading marks placed on each side of the vessel forward and aft to indicate the maximum allowable trim and amidships to indicate the maximum allowable draft. The vessel does not have either draft marks or loading marks. Complete prior to credit drydock.
46 CFR 185.602(c)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this section, a weathertight door with permanent watertight coamings that comply with the height requirements in table 171.124(d) must be provided for each opening located in a deck house or companionway that gives access into the hull. There is an opening in the weather deck leading directly into the machinery space that does not have a coaming height of 6 inches.
46 CFR 171.124(d)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light approved in accordance with § 161.012 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Multiple life jackets did not have operating lights.
46 CFR 180.75(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
Except when individual pumps are provided for separate spaces, individual bilge suction lines must be led to a central control point or manifold and provided with a stop valve at the control point or manifold and a check valve at some accessible point in the bilge line. The check valve on the port midship bilge line was frozen.
46 CFR 182.510(c)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) 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”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. The first aid kit had expired items.
46 CFR 184.710
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 28 December 2022
Resolved
Vessel that is operating on a Coastwise or Oceans route must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with 46 CFR 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. The vessel is limited to a Limited Coastwise route until the installation of an interconnected fire detection system.
46 CFR 181.405(c)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 3 June 2022
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, [and] guards and rails in hazardous places. Vessel sustained damage to its starboard quarter bulwark and rub rail, which must be repaired.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner and or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including inspection and operation of all weathertight closures above the weatherdeck. The vessel's hatches for the lazarette space and the starboard engine room were not watertight.
46 CFR 176.802(a)(6)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. The vessel did not carry all the paper charts necessary for their intended route.
46 CFR 184.420 (a)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans route must have a life jacket light that is securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket. The vessel had 04 life jackets that had inoperable lights. The vessel will only be allowed to carry a maximum of 85 passengers until the the life jacket lights are replaced.
46 CFR 180.75(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump given that the pump is permanently mounted. The vessel's float switch for the submersible electric bilge pump was not permanently mounted.
46 CFR 182.520(e)(3)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
A portable hand bilge pump must be provided with suitable suction hose capable of reaching the bilge of each watertight compartment and discharging overboard. The vessel's hand bilge pumps were not provided with a suitable hose capable of discharging water directly overboard.
46 CFR 182.520(b)(2)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
A flexible hose may be used instead of fixed pipe for the discharge line of a submersible electric bilge pump provided the hose is of good quality and of substantial construction, suitable for the intended use. The vessel's flexible hose for the starboard lazarette submersible electric bilge pump was leaking and it needs to be addressed.
46 CFR 182.520(f)(1)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 4 April 2022
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act (vessels carrying more than 6 passengers for hire) must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician once every five years. The vessel has an expired Safety Radiotelephony certificate onboard.
47 CFR 80.903
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Vessels operated beyond the 20 nautical mile limitation, but not more than 100 nautical miles from the nearest land, must be equipped with a Medium Frequency-Digital Selective Calling frequency transmitter. The vessel did not have the corresponding MMSI number programmed within the radio to ensure proper DSC transmission.
47 CFR 80.905 (a)(2)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 March 2021
Resolved
NAVIGATION LIGHTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOUND IN 46 CFR 111.75-17. VESSEL'S STARBOARD NAVIGATION SIDE LIGHT WAS FOUND TO BE INOPERATIVE. VESSEL IS RESTRICTED TO ONLY DAY-TIME HOURS WITH AMPLE VISIBILITY.
46 CFR 111.75-17
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 March 2021
Resolved
A VESSEL OF AT LEAST 26 FEET (7.9 METERS) IN LENGTH MUST BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL BILGE LINES AND BILGE SUCTIONS FOR EACH WATERTIGHT COMPARTMENT. VESSEL'S BILGE PIPING IN THE LAZARETTE WAS FOUND PUNCTURED WITH HEAVILY CORRODED SECTIONS EFFECTING THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM.
46 CFR 182.500
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Holds and tanks safety
Issued 18 March 2021
Resolved
THE DISCHARGE ENDS OF FUEL TANK VENT PIPES MUST BE FITTED WITH REMOVABLE FLAME SCREENS OR FLAME ARRESTERS. THE FLAME SCREENS MUST CONSIST OF A SINGLE SCREEN OF CORROSION RESISTANT WIRE OF AT LEAST 30 X 30 MESH. VESSEL'S FUEL TANK FLAME SCREENS WERE DISCOVERED MISSING.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 18 March 2021
Resolved
A HATCH EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER MUST BE WATERTIGHT. DISCOVERED A MISSING PORTION OF GASKET ON VESSEL'S PORT SIDE ENGINE ROOM HATCH COVER AFFECTING THE WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY OF THE HATCH.
46 CFR 179.360
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 18 March 2021
Resolved
SPANNER WRENCHES MUST BE PROVIDED WHERE A 40 MILLIMETER (1.5 INCH) DIAMETER FIREHOSE IS REQUIRED BY § 181.320(b). A SPANNER WRENCH WAS DISCOVERED MISSING AT THE VESSEL'S FIRE STATION.
46 CFR 181.310 (d)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. Subdivision watertight bulkhead penetrations are not watertight. Passenger count limited to 49 until repairs are made to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.46 CFR 179.320 (c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Aspirin and eyewash solution were expired.46 CFR 185.210
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
For each marine casualty required to be reported by §185.202, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge of the vessel shall determine whether there is any evidence of alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved in the casualty. Alcohol Test Strips were expired. 46 CFR 185.210
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight. Ring Buoy floating waterlight was cracked and no longer watertight.46 CFR 180. 70 (d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
A fire hose must be lined commercial fire hose that conforms to UL 19. Fire hose was not lined and did not conform to UL 19 standards.46 CFR 181.320 (b)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces. High water alarm in port lazarette was inoperable. 46 CFR 182.530 (a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure. Connectors for bilge alarms and pumps were not made within an enclosure.46 CFR 183.340 (g)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets and immersion suits. The number of child life jackets was not labeled with the accurate count of life jackets.46 CFR 185.604 (f)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Vessel did not have updated and corrected charts on board. 46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Vessel did not have a posted emergency broadcast placard posted.46 CFR 184.506
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
Each life jacket kept in a stowage container must be readily available. 53 life jackets were stowed down in port side void accessed under bench seat and are not readily accesible . 46 CFR 180.78 (a)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 January 2020
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. Each life jacket light must be securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket. One child life jacket did not have an operable light. 46 CFR 180. 75 (a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
Minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Sewage overboard pump wiring was exposed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
Wiring must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. Sewage water supply pump wiring not secured correctly and edges are not protected to avoid chafing where it passes through the overhead deck.46 CFR 183.340 (a)(4)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
Except for engine exhausts, each inlet or discharge pipe that penetrates the hull below a line drawn parallel to and at least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deepest load waterline must have means to prevent water from entering the vessel if the pipe fractures or otherwise fails. Through-hull penetration for fish finder did not have a valve or means to prevent water from entering the vessel. Complete prior to credit drydock.46 CFR 179.350 (c)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Starboard engine room hatch did not have an operable latch and the gasket material is worn. 46 CFR 179.360 (a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. New seating installed to the weather decks without prior approval.46 CFR 176.700 (a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 27 January 2020
Resolved
Where a flexible fill pipe section is necessary, and when the flexible section is a nonconductor of electricity, the metallic sections of the fill pipe separated thereby must be joined by a conductor for protection against generation of a static charge when filling with fuel.Starboard diesel fill pipe did not have a conductor for protection against generation of a static charge when filling with fuel.46 CFR 182.445
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coast wise, or Great Lakes 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. Each life jacket light must be securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket. Lights on four adult life jackets and four children life are inoperable.
46 CFR 180.75 (a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating water light, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating water light is required. The light attached to the ring buoy is inoperable.
46 CFR 180.70 (d)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
The EPIRB test shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. Logs for EPIRB monthly testing were not available during inspection.
46 CFR 185.728 (c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
The inspection and maintenance of the equipment listed in paragraph (a) of this section shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Lifesaving equipment maintenance records were not available for inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
A fire hose with a nozzle must be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. For fire hydrants located on open decks or cargo deck, where no protection is provided, hoses may be temporarily removed during heavy weather or cargo handling operations, respectively. Hoses so removed must be stored in nearby accessible locations. Fire hose is not stowed in accordance with required location on Certificate of Inspection.
46 CFR 181.320 (a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
Grounded neutral and high-impedance grounded neutral alternating current systems must have a suitably sensitive ground detection system which indicates current in the ground connection, is able to withstand the maximum available fault current without damage, and provides continuous indication of circuit status to ground. A provision must be included to compare indications under fault conditions with those under normal conditions. Vessel's dual voltage generator is not equipped with a ground detection system. Vessel must rectify deficiency within 60 days.
46 CFR §183.324(c)
46 CFR 111.05-27
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Health protection, medical care?)
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Ammonia Inhalant was not included in vessel's First Aid Kit at the time of inspection.
46 CFR 184.710
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 8 April 2019
Resolved
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10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 26 September 2018
Resolved
NAME: Vsl is broadcasting incorrect Name (Spelling)
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Hose
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Non metallic hose on the outlet/discharge side of the bilge pump is deteriorated and leaking. 46 CFR 182.520
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Filter/Strainer
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Generator's fuel filter/strainer bowl is glass and not highly resistant to shattering or resistant to thermal shock. 46 CFR 182.455(b)(6).
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Bilge pumo attached to the forward end of the starboard engine has an exposed belt and no protective guard is in place. 46 CFR 177.960
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
There is no pressure gauge installed at the pump outlet. 46 CFR 181.300(b).
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Wire ties are used as support for cables/wires throughout the vessel.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel does not have an emergency broadcast placard posted. 46 CFR 184.506.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Vessel does not have up to date charts on board. 46 CFR 184.420
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Lights
Issued 4 April 2017
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light. Vessel's lifejackets' lights were inoperable due to expired batteries. 46 CFR 180.75
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 4 April 2017
Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. Vessel's EPIRB's hydrostatic release was expired. 46 CFR 185.740
Casualty record · 2
13 August 2002Routine · role: Suspected to be in Violation of Law or Reg · activity 1661385
3 June 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7594264
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 1
NEW GOLDEN EYE (2002). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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.