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STAR OF THE NORTHEAST
STAR OF THE NORTHEAST is a 1978 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 43 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2025.
Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 12 March 2026.
- Built
- 1978
- Last inspected
- 12 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 43 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2004–2025
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
12 March 2026
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
43 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2026)
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
593217
WDP3423
49676
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-49676
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)100.1 ft × 22.6 ft × 8.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 96 / net 65
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNICHOLS BROTHERS BOAT · FREELAND, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW YORK, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 4 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it96 - 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
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
NAUTICAL EMPRESS Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 328228 · 21 March 2025 · activity 8099832Inspection history · 21
12 March 2026
Annual Inspection · MSP Additional Oversight - Risk Assessment
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8318622
21 January 2026
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8299298
21 March 2025
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8097693
21 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8099832
13 January 2025
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8062962
9 December 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8045206
13 June 2024
Plan Review (Other than "T") · Deficiency Check · Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7943740
3 May 2024
Deficiency Check · Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7907973
26 January 2024
Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Plan Review (Other than "T")
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7856173
4 December 2023
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Plan Review (Other than "T")
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7834412
22 June 2023
Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7720802
22 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7437871
26 October 2020
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7085359
22 June 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6986105
15 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Seward · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6685186
15 October 2018
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6561982
4 May 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6441724
10 April 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Spot Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6129892
28 March 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6110647
6 May 2016
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Spot Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5990790
29 March 2016
Spot Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5848159
Deficiency record · 43
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 March 2026
Resolved
All safety and relief valves for use on pressure vessels or piping systems must be designed to meet the protection and service requirements for which they are intended and must be set to relieve at a pressure which does not exceed the “maximum allowable working pressure” of the pressure vessel or piping system. Relief valve installed on the pressure
vessel was rated higher than maximum allowable working pressure. Replace relief valve.
46 CFR 54.15-10
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 March 2026
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Impeller housing on the bilge power take-off system is missing bolt. Repair. 46 CFR 182.100
14 - Pollution Prevention › 143 - MARPOL Annex III › Other (MARPOL Annex III)
Issued 12 March 2026
Resolved
All personnel must complete the training specified in
paragraphs (d)(1)(ii) through (v) of this section by January 12, 2026, and annually thereafter. Crew did not complete cyber security training. Complete cyber security training.
33 CFR 101.650(d)(4)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 21 January 2026
Resolved
MI observed sealant covering hole on port side of lazarette, provide repair plan for approval by local OCMI prior credit Drydock.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 21 January 2026
Resolved
MI observed wastage on railings located amidship on stbd side. Repair prior credit Drydock.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 January 2026
Resolved
MI observed vessel propellers detached from propeller shaft. Prior credit drydock refit propellers.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 21 January 2026
Resolved
MI observed frozen drainage scuppers, prior credit drydock provide proof of drainage scuppers unfrozen and tested.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 21 January 2026
Resolved
MI observed wastage on frame of aft STBD loading door. Provide repair proposal prior to credit drydock.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 15 May 2025
Resolved
"Each window... and its means of attachment... must be capable of withstanding the maximum load from wave and wind conditions expected due to its location on the vessel..." Vessel will have temporary window repair. Ensure vessel installs permanent windows adaquately w/in 14 weeks.
46 CFR 116.1020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 21 March 2025
Resolved
(a) The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. Vessel sustained damage to the top deck, second deck, and main deck on the portside. Submit a repair plan for approval. Have an MI witness satisfactory repairs.
46 CFR 116.100(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 14 January 2025
Resolved
Alcohol test swabs not on board.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 January 2025
Resolved
Number 3 high level bilge alarm not illuminating on panel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 December 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel operator self-reported a casualty affecting an oil cooler serving the port transmission, rendering the transmission inoperative. Restore the transmission to full operation. Tech report, repair proposal, and MI witnessed sea trial prior to carriage of passengers.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Plans required to be submitted. Per email sent to you on April 24, 2024 requesting the following drawings be made available to us in response to MSC letter E1-2400926, Ref.(a), E2-2400925, Ref. (a), and revised drawings from MSC letters(s) E1-2400926, Ref.(d), & E2-2400925. In addition to the aforementioned, owner/operator to submit updated electrical plan that more accurately reflects the o/o intention to run the H-VAC system.
46 CFR 177.05-3 (a)
"OLD T"
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Plans requiring revision. Owner/Operator to revise drawing in clarifying the following MSC approval letter H2-2400253 to more accurately reflect the space categorization for all bulkheads & decks where the construction on the 2nd and 3rd decks are constructed of aluminum core.
46 CFR 177.05-3 (a) "OLD T"
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Vessels shall be provided with at least two avenues of escape. During the engine room exam, means of escape was observed seized open and watertight gasket was compromised. Renew and make ready available all means
escape from below decks are readily available in an
emergency.
46 CFR 177.15-1 (a) "OLD T"
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Bilge suctions shall have suitable strainers and opening at least 3 times the width of the pipe. During visual examination of the bilge system pick-ups some of the screens were missing and the pick-ups were undersized. Ensure adequate pick-ups and strainers are provided at the next dry-dock.
46 CFR 182-25-5(b) "OLD T"
UPDATE: 7/1/24, as below;
Bilge suctions shall have suitable strainers and opening at least 3 times the width of the pipe. During visual examination of the bilge system pick-ups some of the screens were missing and the pick-ups were undersized. Ensure adequate pick-ups and strainers are provided at the next winter 2024 / 2025 maintenance period.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Fire Detection system to be readily available at all times during the ships operation. During the walk-through of the system tested all pull stations and detectors. Ensure the following: Submit alternate arrangement proposal from the manufacturer to ensure back-up batteries are not drawn from while the ship is at the slip without shore power. Ensure forward pull station on the second deck accommodation was inoperable. Renew as appropriate.
46 CFR 181-405 (a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Deck and Bulkhead penetrations. All electrical runs that penetrate fire boundaries should be sealed at least to the extent to maintain the fire rating of that boundary. Penetrations into the pilot house and in the engine room bullhead need to be sealed. Ensure this is completed prior to credit dry dock.
46 CFR 72.05-10
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Provide OCMI with verifiable written vessel procedures identifying & requiring; roles & responsibilities, documentation in vessel logbook, and risk mitigation plans to address;
1) (de)energizing installed Fire Detection system prior to embarking, and after disembarking passengers due to lack of available shore-power & reserve battery drain
2) crew responsibilities and passenger management in event of a fire, due to lack of fire doors separating the main & 2nd deck accommodation spaces & aluminum blkhd on port main deck b/w Type (9) and Type (3) space.
46 CFR 122.510
46 CFR 11.524
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Type approved installed Sea-Fire drawing no. 300-2640d and MSC Approved (per Ltr. E2-2400203, dtd Jan. 23, 2024) "Fire Detection, Alarm Arrangement, & System" Dwg. No. BMS-735-715-001, Sheet 2, dtd Dec.23, 2023 - do not correlate on fuse size / type and disconnect switch installed to 24v back-up battery arrangement. Provide clear evidence (via component part numbers) of compliance with approved dwg. OR unaltered type apprvd. Sea-Fire system, within 14 days. Installed Fire Detection system, as currently installed, was observed to operate as intended during power loss.
46 CFR 181-405 (a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Pending OCMI approval of requested passenger increase, and prior to carriage of additional passengers, vessel must demonstrate proper outfitting & compliance with stowage requirements for Life Jackets to the satisfaction of attending MI's.
46 CFR 117.71
46 CFR 117.78
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Plans requiring approval. Referencing MSC Letter Serial: H2-2402512, dtd June 27, 2024, which Returned for Revision, Ref.(b), Dwg. BMS-735-910-001, Rev.A. Upon MSC Approval of the re-submitted "Space Designation & Insulation Boundaries" drawing from Blancke Marine Services, BMS-735-910-001, (now Rev. D) - comply with space and boundary installation & insulation requirements of approved drawings, within 30 days of approval.
46 CFR 177.05-3 (a)
"Old-T"
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Receive OCMI and/or MSC approval, as applicable, via submitted plans, prior to commencing any additional alterations or installations affecting vessel safety.
46 CFR 115.700
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 December 2023
Resolved
33 CFR 104.105(a)(6)
This part applies to the owner or operator of any: Passenger vessel certificated to carry more than 150 passengers. Vessel has applied for a PVA ASP and is awaiting response. Vessel is certificated to carry not more than 150 passengers until the following requirements are met:
1. Provide PVA acceptance letter from PVA.
2. Provide security assessments for all intended moorings.
This carriage requirement is only valid for 30 days. After 30 days the vessel will not be authorized to carry passengers unless the above items have been satisfied by an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
Testing or renewal of flexible connections and discharge hoses on semiportable extinguishers and fixed gas extinguishing systems in accordance with § 147.65 in subchapter N of this chapter. Flexible connections on CO2 bottles required replacement. Certified servicing technicians were on-scene to replace.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, including ...Inspection and testing of smoke and fire detecting systems (including sensors and alarms). Prior to carriage of passengers, demonstrate proper operation of currently installed fire indicating arrangement at operating station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
Propulsion machinery spaces must be equipped with a fire detection and alarm system of an approved type that is installed in accordance with part 76 in subchapter H of this chapter, except when a fixed gas fire extinguishing system that is capable of automatic discharge upon heat detection is installed or when the space is manned. Vessel shall install an approved fire detection system.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available, to satisfy the requirements of §§ 16.210(b) and 16.220(c) of this part AND to identify the total number of individuals chemically tested annually... including the annual number of individuals failing chemical tests... Owner / Operator to schedule a Drug and Alcohol Program audit. Audit form provided.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Openings to cargo area, doors, ... scuttles
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
A hatch cover must: (1) Have securing devices; and (2) Be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Vessel shall install retaining device to hatch all hatch covers.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
Vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at the operating station to indicate a high water level in unmanned spaces with through-hull fittings below
deepest load waterline, machinery spaces with sea water piping, or spaces with non-watertight closures. Bilge alarms were only observed in #3 Hold, Engine Room, and Lazarette. Vessel shall demonstrate proper operation of high water alarms in all required spaces.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
In systems where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped: (1) Double hose clamping is required on each end of the hose, unless pipe ends are expanded or beaded to provide a positive stop against hose slippage. Double hose clamps were missing from two (02) locations along starboard ships service diesel generator (SSDG) exhaust discharge piping at the side shell.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
All observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Lube oil leak was observed on outboard side of exhaust manifold gasket of starboard SSDG.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
The official number of the vessel...must be marked on some clearly visible interior structural part of the hull... Owner / Operator shall permanently affix Official Number to vessel interior, as prescribed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. Remove or cover previous hailing port and provide clear marking of current hailing port on stern.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected, and installed in proper brackets.
Ensure proper brackets and installation for all portable fire extinguishers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
Each distribution panel or switchboard must be totally enclosed and of the dead front type. All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. Ensure switchboard door covers close securely and ensure proper labeling of electrical breakers / circuits.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
All pressure vessels must be provided with protective devices. Pressure-relieving devices shall be constructed, located, and installed so that they are readily accessible for inspection and repair. Pressure relieving device requires renewal. Pressure set-point could not be determined during inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 December 2023
Resolved
All automatically or remotely controlled or monitored vital systems addressed by part 62 of this subchapter must be subjected to tests and inspections to evaluate the operation and reliability of controls, alarms, safety features, and interlocks. Test procedures must be submitted to the Coast Guard for approval. Owner / Operator shall provide Design Verification Testing Procedures (DVTPs) for review, and ensure Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTPs) are made available for periodic testing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 15 May 2019
Resolved
Fire dampers (04) were not operational remotely. Ensure fire dampers are operational.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
Repair port vent closure to engine room
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
double clamp hose on center MDE
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Replace hoses on fuel lines of generators with approved SAE J-1942 for fuel.
Casualty record · 2
25 July 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2147408
21 March 2025Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 8099832
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.
Recorded names · 1
STAR OF THE NORTHWEST (2004). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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.