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SPIRIT OF CINCINNATI
SPIRIT OF CINCINNATI is a 1977 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 34 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2025, along with 75 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 5 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2024.
Records from 2008 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 24 April 2025.
- Built
- 1977
- Last inspected
- 24 April 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 75 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2008–2024
Identity
581830
WCQ2783
49150
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-49150
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2025)
The 34 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 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)80.0 ft × 26.0 ft × 4.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 94 / net 94
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSCULLY BROS BOAT BUILDERS · STEPHENSVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1977
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portDAYTON, KY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 8 December 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
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 it94 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
94 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
94 - 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
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.
QUEEN CITY Towing Vessel · MISLE 92847 · 9 December 2024 · activity 8152055QUEEN CITY CLIPPER Freight Barge · MISLE 305330 · 9 December 2024 · activity 8152055Inspection history · 34
24 April 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8118280
9 December 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8152055
30 April 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7904361
18 May 2023
In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7694599
10 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7686619
2 April 2023
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7661645
2 April 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7664620
29 August 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7546144
5 July 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7496596
2 September 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7485686
27 June 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7239168
22 April 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7180704
23 April 2020
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6943234
5 June 2019
MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6704761
30 May 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6436560
19 May 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6152527
18 April 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6128078
31 March 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6115160
22 March 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6110095
20 March 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6108119
16 March 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6105838
1 March 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6097103
16 February 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6089627
8 October 2016
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6020726
4 October 2016
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6017060
17 August 2016
Examination of Repairs · Spot Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5976209
12 August 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5970423
22 July 2016
Administrative Inspection · Spot Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5949700
11 July 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5936896
8 June 2016
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5913109
21 May 2016
Examination of Repairs · Spot Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5920823
8 April 2016
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5850215
31 March 2016
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5845186
16 March 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5835097
Deficiency record · 75
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 24 April 2025
Resolved
Jacket water hose on generator is starting to chaff through. Repair to the satisfcation of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 April 2025
Resolved
Number 1 fire station valve had slow leak. Make repairs to the satisfcation of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 April 2025
Resolved
Power availble light on switchboard panel is missing. Make repairs to the satisfcation of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 May 2024
Resolved
Vessel does not have written senior deckhand policy/training demonstrating increased knowledge and skill of senior deckhand as required by the the Certificate of Inspection. Training and qualification needs to be commensurate with the duties of the senior deckhand duties. Provide senior deckhand policy/training in accordance with NVIC-91 to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Noise, vibration and other ambient factors
Issued 1 May 2024
Resolved
Vessel did not have an employee assistance program (EAP) and training. Employers shall provide an EAP in accordance with 46 CFR 16.401. Provide a EAP to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
Fire extinguisher bracket in bar area was not mounted to bulkhead. Portable fire extinguisher must be located so they are clearly visible and readily accessible. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the cognizant [name withheld] repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
The hot water heater in the engine room was missing the cover leaving the electrical wire exposed creating an electrical hazard for the crew. Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 May 2023
Resolved
Flanking rudders are not responding properly with rudder order. Owner has used block and tackle to secure the flanking rudders so they do not move. All machinery shall be suitable for the purpose intended. It is further intended that all machinery shall be maintained to protect against machinery failure. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 2 April 2023
Resolved
Generator shut downwhich led to vessel to lose manuervability. Vessel not authorized to carry passengers until generator condition diagnosed and corrected to the sartisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 5 July 2022
Resolved
Electrical cable for the bilge high level alarm is regular house type cord and not for marine grade use.
Each vessel must be provided with visual and audible alarm at the operating station to indicate high water level. Install marine grade cable for bilge high level alarm to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 5 July 2022
Resolved
Vessel public address system is not operating. Vessel of more the 65 feet in length, the public address system must be a fixed installation and be audible during normal operating conditions. Repair public address system to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 5 July 2022
Resolved
Engine room doors do not close to provide a proper fire
boundary. Means shall be provided that the doors close. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard
marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 July 2022
Resolved
Fire extinguishers are not placed in suitable locations. In accordance with Table 46 CFR 118.500(a) One 40 B:C should be located outside machinery space and one 2A should be located in the operating station. Provide fire extinguishers as required by 46 CFR 118.500 to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 5 July 2022
Resolved
Fire control plan does not reflect current fire extinguisher location and is not accessible and visible to all passengers. Fire control plan must accessible and visible to all passengers. The plan must show escape rout and location of fire protection/emergency equipment. Update and post fire protection plan to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 July 2022
Resolved
Paddle wheel is missing 3 boards for propulsion. Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements. Replace missing paddle wheel to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
Port main engine keel cooler pipe is degraded and leaking coolant in number five void. Piping in vital systems must meet 46 CFR 56.60 in sub chapter F. Provide repair proposal for the repair/replacement of degraded keel cooler piping in number five void to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
During inspection MI identified that excessive water was dousing generator and batteries and flooding engine room while paddle wheels were backing down. Water leaked into number 6 and 7 voids due to hatches were not seated properly. In addition water leaked through engine room bulkhead leading into the number 5 void. Engine room bulkhead is a fire bounder and is degraded. At each subsequent inspection owner shall be prepared to have vessel ready for inspection of all weather tight and watertight enclosures. Provide repair proposal to stop excessive water ingress into engine room and repair engine room bulkhead to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
New ring buoy that was added does not have vessel names stenciled on it.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel has multiple flashlights in piothouse that were inoperable. Remove flashlight or make operable.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Provide documentation that new lead mate has been enrolled in companies DAPI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel is required to have fire hose nozzles capable of straight stream and fog. Two of vsls nozzles were of the fog-only variety.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Vessel crew utilizes portable radios for communications during mooring, fire, and MOB situations. Current radios are inadequate for comms. Provide adequate two-way comms for crew .
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Electrical distrubution panels in engine room have open slots where breakers have been removed. Install blanks to prevent electical hazards.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Both bow and stern had water accumulated in bilges. Crew indicated either rain/water was entering voids via hatches. Repair/replace scuttle gaskets to ensure weathertightness of voids.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Hatch for #5 void is damaging wiring for bilge alarm and 120 volt reefer in the space. Repair/replace wiring while keeping in mind possible future damage based on location.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Pump out all water from bow void, to allow for proper inspection of void and servicability of scuttle hatches.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
New light for ring buoy on starboard side of 2nd deck was not secured to bo?dy of ring buoy. Secure light ring buoy.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel crew was unfamiliar with basic operations of multiple functions of the vessels systems, to include but not limited to: Bilge pumping, navigation, man overboard equipment, fire pumps operation, emergency duties, etc. Crew will prove safe operation of all vessel vital systems to the CG with only the required crew onboard in accordance with vessels COI to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Vsl was unable to properly energize main or emergency fire pump. Crew to prove proper operation of self priming fire pump and operation of local and remote starting controls to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
The ships horn was not operable due to the air receiver not having or holding a charge. Fix air receivers and prove that the ships horn is operable.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
The all around light was not operable. Repair light to show proper operation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
The ships first aid container had expired aspirin. Replace aspirin to bring it up to requirements found in the regulations.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Multiple locations had missing or wrong portable fire extinguishers.
- Main deck concession missing fire extinguisher
- Confirm main deck accommodation space is less than 2,500 sqft. If over 2 portable fire extinguishers required.
- Wrong type of fire extinguisher found in engine room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
The lifebuoy on the starboard side 2nd deck had stenciling that was worn. Re-stencil as required by regulations.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Ring buoy on the starboard side 2nd deck had a lifeline that was tied, in multiple spots, to the ring buoy making it not readily accessible. Attach lifeline in a way that will make it readily accessible.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Light attached to ring buoy on starboard side of 2nd deck was not operable. Fix light/replace battery to make operable.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
MARPOL placards on the 2nd deck by the concession stand and on the main deck bow are worn and unreadable. Replace a needed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Guard missing on PTO pump on port engine. Add guard for worker safety.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Excess engine oil containers, hydraulic oil containers, and oil soaked pads in engine room. Prior to operating remove all containers not needed for daily use and replace oil soaked pads.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Pump out all water from #5 starboard void, to allow for proper inspection of void.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Secure electrical protection mat in engine to eliminate tripping hazard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel is required to have 3 ring buoys. Vessel only had 2. Add 1 ring buoy to meet regulations.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
On interior stairs leading to 2nd deck starboard side hand rail loose and pulling away from bulkhead.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Stbd flanking rudder on steering system leaking hydraluic fluid. Find and repair leak.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel was missing navigation publications: Coast Pilot, Light list, river current publications,
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted at the radio installation with the proper emergency broadcast instructions including the proper call sign.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Fuel shut-offs needs to have operation listed on sign correctly OR shut-off needs to operate as listed on the sign.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Remove old muster list from 2nd deck concession area.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel had ballast water in forward bow void. Vessel does not have a ballast water management plan, the stability letter does not stipulate ballast water in void, nor does the vessel have proof that void was constructed to hold water. Keep bow void clean and dry.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Post PFD donning placards for each type of PFD stored in each location
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 April 2021
Resolved
Valve reach rods penetration the deck into the fwd. peak tank is leaking deck water into the tank due to wasted packing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 27 April 2020
Resolved
During vessel inspection of ships fire main, MI identified a significant leak on fire main coupling. All vessels required to be provided with a fire pump shall also be provided with a fire main. Make repairs to the fire main to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
Update notification numbers: NRC [phone withheld] & Sector Ohio Valley [phone withheld].
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
Twist on type connectors may not be used for making joints in cables, facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a circuit. 46 CFR 183.05-50 (b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
A voltmeter and an ammeter shall be provided that can be used for measuring voltage and current of each generator that is in operation. 46 CFR 183.10-5 (g)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
Switchboards shall be fitted with non-conducting mats or grating on decks.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
The bilge pipe piercing the collision bulkhead shall be fitted with a screw-down valve located on the forward side of the collision bulkhead and operable from above the weather deck. Reach rod seized up.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
All vessels of 26 feet in length and over shall be provided with individual bilge lines and and bilge suctions for each watertight compartment. Bilge intake strainers in S4 and P4 are waisted and need replacement.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
All life preservers shall be marked with the vessel's name.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
Replace hinge on PFD locker on 2nd deck.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 June 2019
Resolved
Replace fire-hose with pinhole leaks.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 30 May 2018
Resolved
Label ring buoy with the vessel name.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Non-conducting Deck Covering
Issued 30 May 2018
Resolved
Nonconducting mats or grating must be provided on the deck in front of each switchboard.
Communications › Audible Communications › Bell
Issued 30 May 2018
Resolved
Properly re-install signal bell to original.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
The port portion of the forward rake had 4' by 4' area that was punched in and had more than 25% deterioration.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
The port midship portion of the forward rake had a 2' by 3' deterioration of more than 25% wastage.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
The starboard portion of the forward rake had an area of 5' by 6' punched in and deterioration of more than 25% wastage.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Bearing
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
Both rudder bushings are worn.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
In the port void space #1 on the port hull longitudinal, the bracket is tripped.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
In the port void space #3 on the midship bulkhead towards the aft corner, there is a doubler.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
In the center void space #3 on the bulkhead of the sewage tank, had six welded patches
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
In the port void space in the engine room, two bottom longitudes have 2' of buckling.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pump
Issued 8 October 2016
Resolved
Torque hub on port paddlewheel failed while backing away from the dock. Hubs will have to be manufactured to replace the hubs that have failed, presently there are not any available, approximate time for delivery is 12 weeks
Engineering › Generator (propulsion-electric) › Wiring
Issued 5 October 2016
Resolved
Generator voltage regulator wire clamp failed to hold connection
Casualty record · 5
30 April 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3196027
26 June 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4642804
27 June 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7239168
2 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7664620
9 December 2024Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 8152055
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
SPIRIT OF DUBUQUE (2008–2013). 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.