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SEA MIST

SEA MIST is a 1999 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 40 inspections since 1999, most recently in March 2026, along with 54 deficiencies.

Records from 1999 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 16 March 2026.

Built
1999
Last inspected
16 March 2026
Documentation
Expired · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WCZ2840
491879
Flag
UNITED STATES
367397180
Maury page id
psix-491879

Inspections, by type

Years with a record 26 calendar years (1999–2026)
The 40 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)44.0 ft × 15.0 ft × 3.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 16 / net 13
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCARMAN BOATS INC · MARION, MD, UNITED STATES · built 1999
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSTONY CREEK, CT
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it16 - Simplified, Gross Ton
13 - Simplified, 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

WCZ2840MMSI 367397180 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 March 2019, expires 21 May 2029
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.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 40

16 March 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8412302
29 April 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8123958
2 May 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7895613
21 February 2024 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7866111
24 April 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7664058
18 April 2022 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7426619
13 December 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7367308
6 May 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7171734
17 June 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6965324
30 March 2020 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6934206
29 April 2019 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6672750
22 May 2018 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6420552
5 March 2018 Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6366210
27 April 2017 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6123028
3 May 2016 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5867876
12 November 2015 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5762206
12 May 2014 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4862887
17 February 2012 Plan Review "T" Boat · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4246510
19 November 2010 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3894585
7 April 2009 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3447104
24 April 2008 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3192281
19 April 2007 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2910697
16 April 2007 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2908646
25 May 2006 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2658604
24 May 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2657624
9 May 2005 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2353118
29 April 2005 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2345805
5 May 2004 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2062018
8 May 2003 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1789240
1 May 2003 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1784446
9 April 2003 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1770883
3 April 2002 COI Inspection
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1495837
1 May 2001 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1425142
11 April 2001 Hull Examination
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1455978
10 April 2000 MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1462066
23 April 1999 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1470537
15 April 1999 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1124281
15 April 1999 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1411851
6 April 1999 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1411843
24 March 1999 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1399069

Deficiency record · 54

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 29 April 2025 Resolved
High level alarms for helm an engine space need an audible and visual alarm. Both not operating during the inspection.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 May 2025
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: Alarms provides audible and visual alarm.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 29 April 2025 Resolved
The fwd most Life Float grab lines were not serviceable. Replace grab lines with new.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 May 2025
Resolved 21 May 2025
Resolution: New lines are now on Life Float.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 May 2024 Resolved
Pre-engineered fire fighting systems need annual maintenance by a certified person. Engine room fire buoy doesn't have a current certification.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 May 2024
Resolved 3 May 2024
Resolution: Fire boy was serviced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 May 2024 Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked clearly legible letters at least 1" high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operations. Markings is illegible due to foot traffic in the area.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 May 2024
Resolved 3 May 2024
Resolution: Fuel shutoffs clearly marked.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 May 2024 Resolved
Contained cooling system for the engine should have no leaks. Correct leak from coolant on the engine expansion tank.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 May 2024
Resolved 3 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel has corrected the leak.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 18 April 2022 Resolved
FCC Safety Radio certificate is expired. Renewal certificate. Route restricted to 1,000 ft from shore.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 May 2022
Resolved 25 April 2022
Resolution: Vsl has valiad FCC Safety.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 18 April 2022 Resolved
FCC Station license is expired. Renewal license. Route restricted to 1,000 ft from shore.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 May 2022
Resolved 25 April 2022
Resolution: Valid FCC Station license.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 18 April 2022 Resolved
Float life for one of the Life Floats inop. Provide working float light.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 May 2022
Resolved 25 April 2022
Resolution: Vsl has operational float light.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 April 2022 Resolved
Mast light not operational. Provide working mast light. Restrict route to day time operation only.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 May 2022
Resolved 25 April 2022
Resolution: Vsl has working mast light.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 June 2020 Resolved
Child life jackets topside not separated from adult. Separate and label child life jackets accordingly.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2020
Resolved 18 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep has put a divide to distinguish child life jackets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 17 June 2020 Resolved
Fixed pre-engineered system not inspected by certified persons. Have system certified accordingly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2020
Resolved 18 June 2020
Resolution: Certified company completed the annual maintenance on pre-engineered system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 17 June 2020 Resolved
Weak link for life floats not secured on a permanent fixture. Relocate weak link to permanent fixture.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2020
Resolved 18 June 2020
Resolution: Weak link was relocated to a permanent fixture on the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 29 April 2019 Resolved
Portable extinguisher was missing from upper operating station
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 April 2019
Resolved 30 April 2019
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 29 April 2019 Resolved
High bilge water alarm in bar midship compartment was not operational
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 April 2019
Resolved 30 April 2019
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Pendant
Issued 27 April 2017 Resolved
Replace painter, grab lineand pendants on life floats.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 May 2017
Resolved 5 May 2017
Resolution: Lines replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 27 April 2017 Resolved
Replace life float paddles.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 May 2017
Resolved 5 May 2017
Resolution: New paddles provided.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 27 April 2017 Resolved
Repair engine room bilge pump.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 May 2017
Resolved 5 May 2017
Resolution: Bilge pump repaired.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 3 May 2016 Resolved
Provide new asprin and eyewash for first-aid kit.
Due 3 June 2016
Resolved 3 May 2016
Resolution: New meds provided.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 3 May 2016 Resolved
Provide updated FCC safety radiotelephony certificate.
Due 3 June 2016
Resolved 3 June 2016
Resolution: Owner email certificate to MI.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 3 May 2016 Resolved
Provide pin and tamper seal for fireboy manual pull T-handle.
Due 3 June 2016
Resolved 3 May 2016
Resolution: New pin and tamper seal installed.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 12 May 2014 Resolved
Repair crack in body of lifefloat in accordance with regulations and manufacturers instructions. (Top lifefloat in stack)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 June 2014
Resolved 1 June 2014
Resolution: Crack properly repaired per manufacturers recommendation.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 12 May 2014 Resolved
Replace retro-reflective material on bottom lifefloat.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 June 2014
Resolved 23 May 2014
Resolution: Retro tape replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 12 May 2014 Resolved
Repair/replace damaged and worn lifelines on both lifefloats.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 June 2014
Resolved 1 June 2014
Resolution: Lifelines properly replaced.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity
Issued 12 May 2014 Resolved
Provide third fire bucket.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 June 2014
Resolved 23 May 2014
Resolution: Third fire bucket provided.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 24 April 2008 Resolved
Renew retoreflective tape on lifefloats.
Due 24 May 2008
Resolved 28 April 2008
Resolution: Retroreflective tape provided.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 24 April 2008 Resolved
Replace battery on lifefloat waterlight (port).
Due 24 May 2008
Resolved 28 April 2008
Resolution: Battery replaced.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 24 April 2008 Resolved
Renew asprins in first aid kit.
Due 24 May 2008
Resolved 28 April 2008
Resolution: New asprin provided.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 24 April 2008 Resolved
Renew retroreflective tape on PFDs as needed.
Due 24 May 2008
Resolved 28 April 2008
Resolution: Retroreflective tape provided.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 24 May 2006 Resolved
Securely cap all ends of electrical wires on upper deck at upper deck control station.
Due 2 June 2006
Resolved 25 May 2006
Resolution: Secured.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 24 May 2006 Resolved
Provide proof of servicing of FFFE.
Due 1 June 2006
Resolved 24 May 2006
Resolution: Provided stamp of postal weighing of bottle and satisfactory test of system in presence of MI.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Lifeline
Issued 24 May 2006 Resolved
Provide a lifeline to attach to safety vest/crewmember during MOB drills.
Due 2 June 2006
Resolved 25 May 2006
Resolution: Provided clamp on safety vest with line and clamp to attach to vsl.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Removal Methods/Procedures
Issued 24 May 2006 Resolved
Replace broken valve on MSD.
Due 2 June 2006
Resolved 25 May 2006
Resolution: Replaced vavle and secured with wire tire IAW 33 CFR 159.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 29 April 2005 Resolved
Provide vessel with up-to-date light list.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 11 May 2005
Resolved 9 May 2005
Resolution: Completed.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Marking
Issued 29 April 2005 Resolved
Label lifefloat paddles with vessel name.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 May 2005
Resolved 9 May 2005
Resolution: Completed.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 29 April 2005 Resolved
Crew to conduct fire & man overboard drills and log same.
Condition: Unknown
Due 11 May 2005
Resolved 9 May 2005
Resolution: Received fax confirmation from O/O.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System
Issued 1 May 2003 Resolved
Prove current servicing of engine room fixed extinguisher. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tanks
Due 10 May 2003
Resolved 1 May 2003
Resolution: Witnessed calibrated weight test.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 1 May 2003 Resolved
Provide updated chart for area of operation. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marine Charts
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 10 May 2003
Resolved 8 May 2003
Resolution: New chart on vessel.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid
Issued 1 May 2003 Resolved
Renew expired medications in first aid kit. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Medicine Chest
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 10 May 2003
Resolved 8 May 2003
Resolution: Medications replaced.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 1 May 2003 Resolved
Label lifefloat paddles with vessel name. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Paddles
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 10 May 2003
Resolved 8 May 2003
Resolution: Paddles labeled.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 1 May 2003 Resolved
Prove proper operation of midship bilge alarm. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Alarm
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 2003
Resolved 8 May 2003
Resolution: Test sat.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces
Issued 1 May 2003 Resolved
Label emergency escape in forward accommodation space. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Escape
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 2003
Resolved 8 May 2003
Resolution: Escape properly labeled.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation
Issued 9 April 2003 Resolved
Replace aft port window. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Windows
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 2003
Resolved 1 May 2003
Resolution: Window replaced.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 9 April 2003 Resolved
Make necessary glass repair to damage in way of stbd bow beneath rubrail. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Side Shell
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 1 May 2003
Resolved 1 May 2003
Resolution: Hull damage properly repaired.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 3 April 2002 Resolved
Repair stern light
Due 17 April 2002
Resolved 3 April 2002
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid
Issued 3 April 2002 Resolved
Replace eye wash solution in first aid kit LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Medicine Chest
Due 17 April 2002
Resolved 16 April 2002
Stability › Unintentional Flooding
Issued 3 April 2002 Resolved
Repair indicator lights for bilge high level alarms labeled "stern" and "helm" LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bilge High Level Alarm
Due 17 April 2002
Resolved 3 April 2002
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 3 April 2002 Resolved
Replace/Repair life float painter LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Painter
Due 17 April 2002
Resolved 16 April 2002
Documentation
Issued 23 April 1999 Resolved
Provide a waste mgmt plan.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 October 1999
Resolved 15 October 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 23 April 1999 Resolved
PROVIDE A PROPERLY LABELED FLARE CONTAINER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 October 1999
Resolved 15 October 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 23 April 1999 Resolved
PROVIDE AND INSTALL A WEAKLINK TO THE VESSEL'S LIFE FLOAT PAINTER. VESSEL IS RESTRICTED TO ONE MILE FROM SHORE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 October 1999
Resolved 15 October 1999
Engineering
Issued 23 April 1999 Resolved
INSTALL SUITABLE NON-RETURN FLAPPERS IN WAY OF THE EXHAUST PORTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 October 1999
Resolved 15 October 1999
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 23 April 1999 Resolved
Provide metal trash cans.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 October 1999
Resolved 15 October 1999
Navigation
Issued 23 April 1999 Resolved
PROVIDE NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS AS REQUIRED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 October 1999
Resolved 15 October 1999
Navigation
Issued 23 April 1999 Resolved
SWING COMPASS AND PROVIDE A COMPASS DEVIATION TABLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 October 1999
Resolved 15 October 1999

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.