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BOSTON ELITE
BOSTON ELITE is a 1977 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2016, most recently in December 2025, along with 47 deficiencies.
Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 December 2025.
- Built
- 1977
- Last inspected
- 16 December 2025
- Documentation
- Case Pending · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 47 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
16 December 2025
Deficiencies
47 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
not do.
Identity
583453
WDJ5159
49229
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-49229
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)96.7 ft × 21.7 ft × 7.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 95 / net 65
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSWIFTSHIPS INC · MORGAN CITY, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1977
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBOSTON, MA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationCase Pending · issued 15 January 2026 · expires 28 February 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it95 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
65 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
65 - 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.
Vessel history report
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. What a sparse-record report looks like.
Inspection history · 24
16 December 2025
Vessel Attendance · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8268619
21 January 2025
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8062846
3 December 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8042403
15 November 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7818790
26 April 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7671781
7 February 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7628158
16 November 2022
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7581619
28 July 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7518562
29 November 2021
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7354200
7 May 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7186174
22 January 2021
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7128745
22 December 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7115108
7 February 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6904621
19 December 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6874525
16 September 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6815037
30 January 2019
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6617213
13 December 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6593468
23 February 2018
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6360233
13 December 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6323532
5 December 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6317517
18 April 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6127052
3 February 2017
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6082420
14 December 2016
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6057551
4 January 2016
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5790195
Deficiency record · 47
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 December 2025
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 buoy located on starboard bow was dry rotted and the grab line was beginning to fray.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 3 December 2024
Resolved
On vessels of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level.
The high water alarm in the bilge of the Bridal Suite was not secured to the structure of the vessel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 December 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts.
An electrical junction box located in the void space below the Bridal Suite was found loose/open.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 3 December 2024
Resolved
A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be made watertight.
An electrical penetration in the forward starboard watertight bulkhead of the engine room was not properly made watertight after recent cable installation.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 3 December 2024
Resolved
Each watertight bulkhead must be of sufficient strength to be capable of remaining watertight.
A weld on the forward port watertight bulkhead of the galley had cracked metal a few inches long. Repair required for drydock credit.
Repair required for drydock credit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 22 December 2020
Resolved
46CFR58.01-20
Gears, couplings, flywheels and all machinery capable of injuring personnel shall be provided with adequate covers or guards.During examination, MI noted that the flywheel on the bow thruster did not have a cover or guard over it. Ensure that crew members are safe during operation of the bow thruster.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 22 December 2020
Resolved
46CFR185.606
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 OCMI. The
emergency escape hatch in the galley was labeled
in Spanish. Install marking in English as well.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 December 2020
Resolved
46CFR176.25-5(a)(5) At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall check the
condition of the superstructure, flying bridge,
masts, stacks, and similar arrangements
constructed on the hull. During examination of the
pilot house, MI observed water pouring from the
ceiling through the vessel’s spotlight. Make repairs
in kind to restore the weathertight integrity to the
satisfaction of the attending MI.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 19 December 2019
Resolved
Each watertight bulkhead must be of sufficient strength to be capable of remaining watertight with a head of water to the top of the bulkhead. The vessel has four penetrations in watertight bulkheads thus not creating a watertight barrier. The compromised bulkheads are between the engine room and tool room (one penetration) and the galley forward to the bridal suite (three penetrations).
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 December 2019
Resolved
All wiring and cables shall be suitable for marine service and for the particular instillation used. Flexible or portable cords cannot be used for permanent installed wiring. The vessel is utilizing multiple extension power cords throughout the vessel including the pilot house, managers space below deck, and the pantry aft of the pilot house.
46CFR183.10-20(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 December 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed and maintained to protect passengers and crew from electrical hazards, including electrical shock. The fuse box in the bridal suite is missing its breaker box cover presenting an electrical shock hazard.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 December 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed and maintained to protect passengers and crew from electrical hazards, including electrical shock. There is an exposed wire in the ceiling in the tool room, presenting an electrical hazard to the crew.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Location of emergency installations
Issued 19 December 2019
Resolved
Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from all passenger and crew accommodation spaces located below the main deck. The emergency route from the bridal suite to the main deck does not have emergency lighting installed in the female head, which is along the emergency route.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 19 December 2019
Resolved
Hatch covers must be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. The hatch cover in the most forward space is not attached or otherwise made to prevent its loss.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 30 January 2019
Resolved
Under the centerline engine, in the 2nd bay from forward on the starboard side of the keel, provide a repair proposal on repairing/replacing the 3/4" diameter pit (approx 1/4" deep) in the hull plating.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 30 January 2019
Resolved
Free up the frozen sea valve for the bilge/fire pump in the machinery space starboard side forward.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 30 January 2019
Resolved
Clad weld several pits on the bottom plating in the machinery space in the bay aft of the centerline engine.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 January 2019
Resolved
Replace the broken gate valve in the galley for the A/C unit.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 December 2018
Resolved
Cables entering boxes must be protected from abrasion and secured to the box by a fitting. Individual conductors on starboard A/C unit in galley and not secured to unit.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 December 2018
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part must be made within an enclosure. Open electrical junction boxes found in manager's office and laz.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 13 December 2018
Resolved
Check condition of arrangements constructed on the hull. Repair welds identified by marine inspector in laz on port quarter and on overhead support beam amidships.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 December 2018
Resolved
Suitable guards and rails shall be installed in way of exposed gears or machinery. Forward rotating gear pulley on main engines exposed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 December 2018
Resolved
Each lifejacket must be marked with Type 1 retro reflective material. 05 Lifejackets identified with worn or missing retro reflective material.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 December 2018
Resolved
One ring buoy must be fitted with a life line of at least 60 feet. Provided lifeline is of inadequate length.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 December 2018
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor must be made in an enclosure. Forward embarkation light has exposed wires.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 23 February 2018
Resolved
Repair replace bottom plate that is wasted IWO engine room , aft compartment.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 3 February 2017
Resolved
Crop and renew to good metal the pitted side shell plating in the following locations;
a. The starboard side shell from forward of the main engine exhaust and cooling water overboard aft to the transom (approximately 37' X 24" high).
b. The port side shell from just forward of the main engine exhaust and cooling water overboard aft approximately 10' (approximately 10' X 24" high).
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 4 January 2017
Resolved
Crop and renew pitted area in way of port side work shop fwd of engine room. Pits were found to be nearly 3/8" thick.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Pipe Flange
Issued 4 January 2017
Resolved
Crop and renew spool piece on stbd M/E raw water exhaust.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Stencil vessel name on bow and stern.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Paint draft marks in a contrasting color.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Stencil liferings with current vessel name.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Ground Indicator
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Locate and eliminate 8 AMP ground on main switch board.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Remove or properly terminate dead end wire beneath galley deck.
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Renew pressure relief valves on both pressure vessels.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Remove sealant on STBD M/E raw water overboard discharge valve. Sealant appears to be covering pin holes in spool piece.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Sensor
Issued 14 December 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of M/E cooling water gauges. 46 CFR 182.20-5
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 4 January 2016
Resolved
Prove operation of bilge high water float in pump room.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 4 January 2016
Resolved
Seal penetration in bulkhead, port side of aft WTD in E/R.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 4 January 2016
Resolved
Plug pipe for former generator air starter in bulkhead separating gen. room & E/R.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 4 January 2016
Resolved
Secure water tanks and water heater in pump room.
Fire Fighting › Nozzles › Condition
Issued 4 January 2016
Resolved
Replace nozzle for forward fire hose station.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Cooking Systems › CNG System Requirements
Issued 4 January 2016
Resolved
Provide locking mechanism and side rail for stove IWO egress path in galley.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Lube Oil Level Alarm
Issued 4 January 2016
Resolved
Repair port engine alarm/high drive oil pressure indicator.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 4 January 2016
Resolved
Provide EAP training.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 4 January 2016
Resolved
Repair bulkhead penetration, firemain gen. room, forward port.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 4 January 2016
Resolved
Secure junction box in laz.
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.