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ALPHA

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named ALPHA

ALPHA is a 1999 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 44 inspections since 1999, most recently in January 2025, along with 37 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2013.

Records from 1999 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 8 January 2025.

Built: 1999
Last inspected: 8 January 2025
Documentation: Expired · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 44
Deficiencies: 37 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2007–2013

Identity

1081233

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WCZ3140

495293

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367399480

Maury page id

psix-495293

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations35

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded4

Years with a record 23 calendar years (1999–2025)

The 44 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)38.0 ft × 10.8 ft × 3.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 10 / net 8

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderCANAL BOATS INC · FT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1999

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portCHICAGO, IL

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 it10 - Simplified, Gross Ton
8 - 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

WCZ3140MMSI 367399480 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 19 March 2019, expires 3 June 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.

Inspection history · 44

8 January 2025 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8059971

25 April 2022 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7425921

26 August 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7297177

29 June 2021 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7239708

5 June 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6970971

24 April 2019 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6672510

15 January 2019 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6610398

24 July 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6489468

12 June 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6444875

23 May 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6434167

11 April 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6389660

25 April 2017 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6128187

23 March 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5847925

24 July 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5218913

18 June 2014 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4893128

21 May 2012 In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4318612

15 March 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3694857

8 July 2009 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3528223

5 July 2009 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3526006

26 March 2009 Simplified Stability Test

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3442108

23 March 2009 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3438331

17 March 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3438752

28 February 2009 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3425486

5 January 2009 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3396799

23 May 2008 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3220281

19 March 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3158977

17 July 2007 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2998993

17 July 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3005103

24 May 2007 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2939245

30 April 2007 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2902996

10 January 2007 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2853651

17 May 2006 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2651410

20 May 2005 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2360510

28 May 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2067507

24 October 2003 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1933884

5 March 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1752135

26 April 2002 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1609662

3 April 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1493920

1 August 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 35336

4 April 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1467277

7 April 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1047574

15 July 1999 Administrative

Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1432154

16 June 1999 Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1446796

8 June 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1464848

Deficiency record · 37

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 29 June 2021 Resolved

Vessel O/O has requested to placed vessel in an inactive status but keep COI active. Vessel has completed the documentation inspection for 2021 Annual and will receive endorsement. The following requirements shall take place prior to vessel becoming active and carrying any passengers. Vessel must complete machinery testing, lifesaving inspections, safety walk through, obtain Great Lakes Agreement, and conduct drills in presence of Marine Inspectors prior to active status and carrying passengers.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 January 2025
Resolution: Vessel is laid-up/COI surrendered. Special note active to have inspection/drydock completed prior to returning to service.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 24 April 2019 Resolved

Vessel fire hose does not conform to UL 19 standards. Install fire hose that meets UL 19 standards to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 April 2019
Resolved 24 April 2019
Resolution: Vessel installed fire hose conforming with UL 19 standards to Marine Inspector satisfaction.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems

Issued 24 April 2019 Resolved

Engine emergency F/O shutoff valves are not labeled for directional open/closed settings. Label directional open/closed settings of F/O shutoff valves to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 April 2019
Resolved 24 April 2019
Resolution: F/O shutoff valves were labeled with directional settings to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 24 April 2019 Resolved

Adult and children life jackets are not separated with some sort of divider. Separate adult and children life jackets with divider to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 April 2019
Resolved 24 April 2019
Resolution: A divider was installed to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Insulation

Issued 23 March 2016 Resolved

Starboard engine manifold cover has been broken loose on top of engine manifold. Must repair to standard hatch cover specs to eliminate the unsafe practice and fire hazard.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2016
Resolved 25 March 2016
Resolution: Repaired to hatch cover specs.

Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired

Issued 23 March 2016 Resolved

The day/night hand flares were to be expired July 2016.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 March 2016
Resolved 23 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected on the spot with a set of new flares.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 23 March 2016 Resolved

Wiring was laying on the Stbd and Port engine manifolds and was not protected from the heat.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 March 2016
Resolved 23 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected on the spot. The wires were lifted and secured so that they were not laying directly on the engine manifolds.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 23 March 2016 Resolved

Grounding wire insulation on the stbd engine was wasting and exposing the wires.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 March 2016
Resolved 23 March 2016
Resolution: Corrected on the spot by cutting off exposed wires and reconnecting.

Stability › Watertight Integrity › General

Issued 17 March 2009 Resolved

Provide a stop check valve or a stop valve and a stopcheck valve at the hull penetration where the scuppers in the engine space are located port and starboard IAW 46 CFR 179.350.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 April 2009
Resolved 20 March 2009
Resolution: [name withheld] witnessed that a proper valve was installed in place during the deficiency check inspection.

Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls

Issued 17 March 2009 Resolved

Provide proper operation of the automatic shutdown device for the fixed gas fire extinguishing system IAW 46 CFR 181.410 (b) (10).

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 April 2009
Resolved 20 March 2009
Resolution: [name withheld] witnessed proper operation of the fire extinguishing system.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)

Issued 19 March 2008 Resolved

Make passenger count available ashore before every voyage.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 April 2008
Resolved 23 May 2008
Resolution: Passenger count was made available on shore prior to every voyage.

Lifesaving › Emergency Outfit › Lifeline and Belt/Harness

Issued 19 March 2008 Resolved

Provide Safety Equipment for personel while conducting man overboard drill.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 April 2008
Resolved 23 May 2008
Resolution: New safety equipment provided for crew while conducting MOB drills.

Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General

Issued 30 April 2007 Resolved

Install required stop valve on electric bilge pump overboard, port side engine room.

Due 30 May 2007
Resolved 24 May 2007
Resolution: via email/digital photo

Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General

Issued 30 April 2007 Resolved

Prior to operation with passengers, label bilge high-level alarm lights.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 April 2007
Resolution: Utilized marker to draw box around light correlating it to appropriate compt/pump control.

Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Power Source

Issued 30 April 2007 Resolved

Prior to operation with passengers, label firepump energizing switch at op station.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 April 2007
Resolution: On and Off positions marked appropriately.

Stability › Watertight Integrity › General

Issued 30 April 2007 Resolved

Prior to operation with passengers, ensure all fasteners for forepeak hatch are in place and tightened.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 April 2007
Resolution: fasteners renewed and tightened.

Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge

Issued 30 April 2007 Resolved

Demonstrate proper operation of PME oil pressure guage at operating station.

Due 30 May 2007
Resolved 24 May 2007
Resolution: via email-digital photo

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation

Issued 30 April 2007 Resolved

Properly secure wiring in engine room bilge (negative cables from starting batteries, port and stbd).

Due 30 May 2007
Resolved 24 May 2007
Resolution: via email-digital photo

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 30 April 2007 Resolved

Properly secure wiring in fwd void beneath operating station (length, loose, in bilge).

Due 30 May 2007
Resolved 24 May 2007
Resolution: via email-digital photo

Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General

Issued 30 April 2007 Resolved

Install required stop valve in electric bilge pump overboard discharge, stern compartment.

Due 30 May 2007
Resolved 24 May 2007
Resolution: via email- digital photo

Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General

Issued 30 April 2007 Resolved

Provide manual bilge pump that meets 46 CFR 182.520 (able to reach all compts and pump overboard).

Due 30 May 2007
Resolved 22 May 2007
Resolution: cleared via email of photos (see attached documents). DWP

Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket

Issued 30 April 2007 Resolved

Ensure penetration (wire run) in fwd bulkhead, aft compartment, is water tight.

Due 30 May 2007
Resolved 24 May 2007
Resolution: via email-digital photo

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail

Issued 30 April 2007 Resolved

Install bolts in railing, transom, starboard as designed (iwo head).

Due 30 May 2007
Resolved 24 May 2007
Resolution: via email- digital photo

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 17 May 2006 Resolved

Properly wire high bilge alarm and bilge pump in the aft of the engine room, discovered improper splices and connectors in accordance with 46 CFR 183.340.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2006
Resolved 5 June 2006

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 17 May 2006 Resolved

Provide metal supports for cables in the steering gear compartment in accordance with 46 CFR 183.340.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2006
Resolved 5 June 2006

Personnel › Training › First Aid/CPR

Issued 17 May 2006 Resolved

Provide proof of first aid/CPR training of 50% crew.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2006
Resolved 5 June 2006

Documentation › Certificates/Documents

Issued 3 April 2002 Resolved

PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION PRIOR TO OPERATING WITH PASSENGERS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 April 2002

Engineering

Issued 4 April 2001 Resolved

INSTALL FUEL OIL SHUT OFF VALVES AT ENGINE SIDE OF FUEL LINES FOR BOTH MAINDIESEL ENGINES I.A.W. 46 CFR 182.455(b)(4), TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

Condition: Unknown
Due 16 April 2001
Resolved 17 April 2001

Construction/Loadline

Issued 4 April 2001 Resolved

INSTALL SHUT OFF VALVES AT THE OVERBOARD THRU-HULL DISCHARGE PORTS FOR THE BILGE PUMPING SYSTEM I.A.W. 46 CFR 182.520(e)(7), TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

Condition: Unknown
Due 16 April 2001
Resolved 17 April 2001

Engineering

Issued 4 April 2001 Resolved

ENSURE LEAKING MAIN DIESEL ENGINE EXHAUST COOLING SYSTEM ON PORT MAIN DIESEL ENGINE IS PROPERLY SECURED, TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

Condition: Unknown
Due 17 April 2001
Resolved 17 April 2001

Navigation

Issued 4 April 2001 Resolved

REPAIR LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID FROM STEERING SYSTEM UNDER BRIDGE CONSOLE, TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.

Condition: Unknown
Due 16 April 2001
Resolved 17 April 2001

Engineering

Issued 16 June 1999 Resolved

INSTALL GUARDS ON BOTH MAIN ENGINES FORWARD PUMPS AND ALTERNATOR.