ALPHA is a 1999 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2025, along with 8 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2013.
Records from 2007 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 8 January 2025.
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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.
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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
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Inspection history · 13
8 January 2025Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8059971
25 April 2022COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7425921
26 August 2021Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7297177
29 June 2021Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7239708
5 June 2020Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6970971
24 April 2019DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6672510
15 January 2019Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6610398
24 July 2018Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6489468
12 June 2018Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6444875
23 May 2018Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6434167
11 April 2018Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6389660
25 April 2017COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6128187
23 March 2016DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5847925
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 June 2021Resolved
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 2019Resolved
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 2019Resolved
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 2019Resolved
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 2016Resolved
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 2016Resolved
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 2016Resolved
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 2016Resolved
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.
17 July 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3005103
2 September 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4796115
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.
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