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WHISTLER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A)

WHISTLER is a 1977 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2025, along with 29 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 19 August 2025.

Built
1977
Last inspected
19 August 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
24
Deficiencies
29 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 19 August 2025
Recorded inspections24
…physical examinations20
…with no type recorded4
Deficiencies 29 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

US Official No.
583769
IMO number
—
Call sign
WAI4086
MISLE id
49243
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-49243

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)48.1 ft × 15.7 ft × 6.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 38 / net 26
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDELTA MARINE INDUSTRIES · SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1977
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portHOMER, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 22 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it38 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
26 - 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

19 August 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8213704
30 August 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8010124
21 August 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7986488
26 July 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team Seattle (91101) · Activity 7967964
8 August 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7763715
18 April 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7671327
17 August 2022 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7536440
6 July 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC LIBERTY (WPB 1334) · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7505125
6 May 2022 Plan Review "T" Boat · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7447299
18 August 2021 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7290451
29 May 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CHANDELEUR (WPB 1319) · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7219760
22 April 2021 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7180711
27 May 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6976310
31 October 2019 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6846744
4 July 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CHANDELEUR (WPB 1319) · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6745308
29 May 2019 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6683249
26 March 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6642824
18 July 2018 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6490841
8 May 2018 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6402882
15 May 2017 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6146619
28 March 2017 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6114074
30 January 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6080033
17 May 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6034222
12 February 2016 Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Homer · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5865063

Deficiency record · 29

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
Vessel needs to have a valid FCC radio safety certificate onboard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 September 2021
Resolved 23 August 2021
Resolution: renewed
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
The ringbuoy light needs to have an independant 3' line attached to it with a non-corrosive metal clip tied at the end.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 September 2021
Resolved 18 August 2021
Resolution: installed
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
The vessel is to carry the required amount of distress signals onboard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 September 2021
Resolved 18 August 2021
Resolution: replaced
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
Vessel needs to have valid alcohol swabs to account for Master and crew.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 September 2021
Resolved 18 August 2021
Resolution: replaced
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
Vessel needs to post the required placards for passengers to view.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 September 2021
Resolved 19 August 2021
Resolution: posted
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage management plan
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
Vessel needs to establish a waste management plan for a vessel of its size.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 September 2021
Resolved 18 August 2021
Resolution: created and posted
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
Vessel is required to post a lifejacket donning placard for each type carried onboard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 September 2021
Resolved 18 August 2021
Resolution: bought all same type lifejackets required by COI
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
Vessel is required to carry three 2.5gal fire buckets onboard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 September 2021
Resolved 18 August 2021
Resolution: onboard
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved
Remove all daisy chained wiring found onboard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 September 2021
Resolved 19 August 2021
Resolution: removed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 May 2019 Resolved
Replace fuel vent flame screens on port and starboard side.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2019
Resolved 12 June 2019
Resolution: New flame screens installed and inspected satisfactory.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 29 May 2019 Resolved
Provide FCC station license onboard
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2019
Resolved 12 June 2019
Resolution: FCC SSL License onboard and inspected satisfactory.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 29 May 2019 Resolved
Re-attach ground straps in engine room
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 June 2019
Resolved 12 June 2019
Resolution: Grounding straps reconnected and inspected satisfactory.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 8 May 2018 Resolved
Lifebouy grabline found weathered and sun damaged, missing vessel name, no means to attach light to lifebouy with line and non- corrosive metal clip.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 June 2018
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: grabline replaced, clip installed, name marked on buoy
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 8 May 2018 Resolved
Fixed Fire Fighting System requires annual servicing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 June 2018
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: Received servicing certificate
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 8 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel missing 06 smoke flares.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 June 2018
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: all flares onboard
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 8 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel missing Light List publication.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 June 2018
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: light light onboard
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 8 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel first aid kit contains expired items. Replace expired items.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 June 2018
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: first aid kit contents onboard
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 8 May 2018 Resolved
All persons operating as Master of the vessel must have a FCC Radio Operator Permit.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 June 2018
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: radio operator permit training completed
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 8 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel fuel shut off valves are located in engine space and provide no protection from flame and heat when operating valves. Submit plans for correcting fuel shut off arrangement
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 June 2018
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: aluminum barrier installed
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 8 May 2018 Resolved
Multiple discrepancies identified in the vessel electrical system, deadend wiring, open junction boxes, etc. Vessel electrical system must be in compliance with Subchapter T and ABYC Standards. Vessel must have certified electrican attend and attest to electrical system.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 June 2018
Resolved 18 July 2018
Resolution: Hahn Marine Electrical Service attended and corrected all electrical issues
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Master provide FCC marine radio operator's permit.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2017
Resolved 3 August 2017
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Make repairs to center hold high level bilge alarm.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2017
Resolved 3 August 2017
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Provide updated navigation pubs. (coast pilot, light list, current tables, tide tables, updated chart)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2017
Resolved 30 May 2018
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Update first aid kit.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2017
Resolved 3 August 2017
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Make repairs to grounding wires in lazarette.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2017
Resolved 3 August 2017
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 17 May 2016 Resolved
Provide FCC satety certificate.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2016
Resolved 30 January 2017
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 17 May 2016 Resolved
Provide Marine Radio Operators Permit for master.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2016
Resolved 30 May 2018
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 17 May 2016 Resolved
Update expired alcohol test strips.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2016
Resolved 8 May 2018
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 17 May 2016 Resolved
Provide guards or rails in front of engines.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2016
Resolved 30 January 2017

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.