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VISTA KING

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named VISTA KING

VISTA KING is a 1978 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 78 inspections since 1985, most recently in June 2026, along with 70 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2022.

Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 June 2026.

Built: 1978
Last inspected: 29 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 78
Deficiencies: 70 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 3 investigations · 2011–2022
Inspected with: 2 other vessels

Identity

593409

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WDJ5293

49687

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367786250

Maury page id

psix-49687

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations52

…administrative events13

…with no type recorded13

Years with a record 38 calendar years (1985–2026)

The 78 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)65.5 ft × 23.0 ft × 6.7 ft

Registered tonnagegross 60 / net 40

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderBLOUNT MARINE CORP. · WARREN, RI, UNITED STATES · built 1978

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portMILWAUKEE, WI

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 2 July 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it60 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
40 - 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 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

WDJ5293MMSI 367786250 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 3 May 2017, expires 3 May 2027

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.

Inspected as a tow unit · 2

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.

PAUL R. TREGURTHA Freight Ship · MISLE 52647 · 23 September 2000 · activity 1597248 HOUGHTON Unclassified · MISLE 395290 · 23 September 2000 · activity 1597248

Inspection history · 78

29 June 2026 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8430381

13 June 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8204942

15 August 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7999508

24 May 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7807453

11 October 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7575053

20 July 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7512234

10 June 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7473976

5 November 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7346323

23 September 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7063768

17 July 2019 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6753943

17 September 2018 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6543038

5 July 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6496572

31 August 2017 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6256567

31 August 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6280273

20 June 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6181856

3 October 2016 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6207744

1 June 2016 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5880772

1 March 2016 Drydock Extension · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5866067

3 May 2012 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4304747

7 July 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4074023

1 July 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3520103

28 July 2008 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3284132

20 April 2007 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2911966

19 March 2007 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2890799

5 January 2007 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2850563

25 May 2006 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2658561

25 April 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2632046

15 July 2005 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2427867

11 July 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2423167

2 May 2005 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2347395

16 September 2004 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2197180

23 June 2004 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2107780

19 April 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2048715

8 January 2004 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1979191

6 June 2003 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1811016

24 April 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1779990

25 June 2002 In-Service Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1636420

27 April 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1610018

14 November 2001 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1464434

24 April 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1448268

23 September 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1597248

24 April 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1049054

23 April 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 792038

23 April 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1124661

25 April 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1097958

30 October 1996 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 854537

3 May 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1080344

12 March 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 884785

21 April 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 864905

22 April 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 854952

4 August 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 843491

23 April 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 840736

20 July 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1255714

23 April 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1257813

25 October 1991 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 939253

6 September 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 942106

2 August 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1245514

23 April 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 917714

20 February 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 913388

31 January 1991 Administrative

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1239026

15 October 1990 Administrative

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1226259

25 April 1990 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1217196

28 April 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 895758

28 April 1988 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1339558

19 February 1988 Administrative

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1334358

23 October 1987 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1018499

13 October 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1321793

7 October 1987 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1012502

30 April 1987 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1329769

7 October 1986 Excursion Permit

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1314177

22 May 1986 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1305222

13 May 1986 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 992921

29 April 1986 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1003236

17 April 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1306276

23 September 1985 Excursion Permit

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 990690

18 September 1985 Excursion Permit

Administrative · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 990687

9 July 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1291329

24 April 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO DULUTH · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 983764

Deficiency record · 70

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

Issued 13 June 2025 Resolved

Each lifejacket must be marked in clearly legible block letters with the vessels name. Vessel has onboard additional lifejackets used for permanent use of the VISTA KING. If jackets are to remain onboard permanently the lifejackets should be marked.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 June 2025
Resolved 16 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel labeled lifejackets

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 15 August 2024 Resolved

Electrical systems should be in safe condition. Blanks are missing in electrical panel in pilot house replace blanks. 46 CFR 176.25-15 Old T

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 November 2024
Resolution: Vessel provided proof that blanks were replaced.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 5 November 2021 Resolved

During DD Exam, vessel port and starboard propeller cutlass bearing water grooves were discovered rotted and worn in access of 50%. Replace port and starboard propeller cutlass bearings to OCMI satisfaction and for DD credit.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2022
Resolution: Accepted objective evidence that bearings were in satisfactory condition

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 5 November 2021 Resolved

During DD Exam, vessel port and starboard propellers were bent, dinged, cracked, and chipped. Repair or replace propellers to OCMI satisfaction and for DD credit.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2022

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)

Issued 5 November 2021 Resolved

During DD Exam, in the #3 Hold Compartment, there are two floor drainage pipes/thru deck collars that are broken/separated from each other. Make repairs to floor drainage pipes to OCMI satisfaction and for DD credit.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2022

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 5 November 2021 Resolved

During DD Exam, found excessive oily mixture in engine room bilge. Vessel needs to remove saturated diapers and pump out oily water mixture in bilge areas to OCMI satisfaction and for DD credit.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2022
Resolution: Accepted satisfactory objective evidence that the oily bilge water was properly disposed of and verified bilge remains cleam.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)

Issued 5 November 2021 Resolved

During DD Exam, in the Muffler Compartment, there is a thru WTB stuffing tube that needs to be sealed up on the port aft side. Seal stuffing tube to OCMI satisfaction and for DD credit.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2022

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 17 July 2019 Resolved

Bilge high level alarms not functional. Prove proper operation of audible and visual bilge high level alarms.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 July 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019

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

Issued 17 July 2019 Resolved

Wiring in bridge console has dead ended / exposed terminals. Remove unused dead ended wires or make proper connections.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 July 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019

14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces

Issued 17 July 2019 Resolved

Excess water/oily bilge liquid in engineroom, holding tank MSD void, and lazarette. Remove excess oily bilge water from bilges.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 July 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet

Issued 17 July 2019 Resolved

Stability letter(s) must be posted in wheelhouse i.a.w. 46 CFR 176.306

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 August 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass

Issued 17 July 2019 Resolved

Except for vessels limited to daytime operation, magnetic compass must be illuminated.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 August 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations

Issued 17 July 2019 Resolved

Passenger count must be made available ashore i.a.w. 46 CFR 185.504

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 July 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 17 July 2019 Resolved

Batteries in battery box engineroom starboard side must be blocked to prevent shifting.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 August 2019
Resolved 6 August 2019

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Exhaust Manifold

Issued 3 May 2012 Resolved

Exhaust elbows P & S MDE from manifold to turbochargers were not insulated/lagged.

Due 1 June 2012
Resolved 17 May 2012
Resolution: Photos and observation of properly lagged/insulated exhaust piping

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 1 July 2009 Resolved

Remove or properly secure exposed wiring in pilot house.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 August 2009
Resolved 22 July 2009
Resolution: Corrected

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)

Issued 1 July 2009 Resolved

PMDE exhaust piping in muffler compartment not gas tight. Repair as per 46 CFR 182.15-20. Ensure measures are taken to force ventilate compartment prior to entry. Permanent repairs to be completed prior 01 Aug 09.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 1 November 2009
Resolved 23 October 2009
Resolution: new gasket and bolts installed, all sat

Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure

Issued 1 July 2009 Resolved

Install PMDE neutral throttle cable so engine driven fire pump complies with 46 CFR 181.10-1(c).

Due 15 April 2010
Resolved 30 June 2011
Resolution: Cable installation and throttle control tested in compliance w/46 CFR 181.10-1(c)

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL

Issued 1 July 2009 Resolved

Vessel restricted to within 1000 feet of shore until a crewmember provides a current FCC radio operator permit IAW 47 CFR 80.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 October 2009
Resolved 23 October 2009
Resolution: Several members received FCC permit, all sat.

Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications

Issued 1 July 2009 Resolved

Provide Great Lakes Coast Pilot and CG Light List IAW 46 CFR 184.420

Due 1 August 2009
Resolved 22 July 2009
Resolution: corrected

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable

Issued 28 July 2008 Resolved

Galley cooking equipment powered via temporary flexible cord (extension cords) run through the overhead and attached to existing raceways. Operator instructed to provide properly wired receptacles for galley equipment. (old) 46CFR183.10-70(a)(2).

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 30 August 2008
Resolved 1 July 2009

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable

Issued 28 July 2008 Resolved

Block heater on large service generator wired via temporary flexible cord (extension cord). Provide proper receptacle for block heater. (old) 46CFR183.10-20(a)(2)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 August 2008
Resolved 1 July 2009

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Receptacle Outlet

Issued 28 July 2008 Resolved

Receptacle, upper, aft bulkhead of pilot house missing cover and cable penetration not watertight (open to wx deck). Make installation IAW (old) 46CFR183.10(f)(3)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 August 2008
Resolved 1 July 2009
Resolution: removed

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 28 July 2008 Resolved

Large generator, various hoses in improper application (e.g. air break hose in fuel and oil service). Replace/renew IAW (old) 46CFR 182.20-40(a)(2)(ii) or 46CFR 56.60-25(b)

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 30 August 2008
Resolved 1 July 2009
Resolution: corrected, all hoses installed IAW SAE J 1942

Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Pump, High Pressure (fuel injection)

Issued 28 July 2008 Resolved

Small generator, major (20 drops per minute) F/O leak IWO high pressure fuel pump. Repair leak prior to using generator.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 August 2008
Resolved 29 August 2008
Resolution: Corrected

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 28 July 2008 Resolved

Small generator, various hoses in improper application (e.g. air break hose in fuel and oil service). Replace/renew IAW (old) 46CFR 182.20-40(a)(2)(ii) or 46CFR 56.60-25(b)

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 30 August 2008
Resolved 1 July 2009
Resolution: corrected, all hoses installed IAW SAE J 1942

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 28 July 2008 Resolved

Both main engines, various hoses in improper application (e.g. air break hose in fuel and oil service). Replace/renew IAW (old) 46CFR 182.20-40(a)(2)(ii) or 46CFR 56.60-25(b)

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 30 August 2008
Resolved 1 July 2009
Resolution: corrected, all hoses installed IAW SAE J 1942

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)

Issued 28 July 2008 Resolved

Both main engines missing small portion (7") of exhaust lagging at turbocharrger inlet. Install lagging IAW (old) 46CFR182.15-15(a)(3) via (old) 46CFR182.15-20(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 August 2008
Resolved 1 July 2009
Resolution: installed

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards

Issued 28 July 2008 Resolved

Port main engine, replace missing guards over rotating machinery IAW (new) 46CFR176.830(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 August 2008
Resolved 1 July 2009
Resolution: corrected

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard

Issued 28 July 2008 Resolved

Engine room hatch holdback prone to failure. Adjust/modify as needed to assure reliability. (new) 46CFR176.830(a)

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 30 August 2008
Resolved 1 July 2009
Resolution: corrected

Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water

Issued 28 July 2008 Resolved

Compartment between engine room and lazarette has excessive accumulation of water (>6") and excess debris (insulation and sorbents etc.) (new) 46CFR176.830(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 30 August 2008
Resolved 1 July 2009
Resolution: corrected

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage

Issued 20 April 2007 Resolved

Child lifejacket stowage bags must be restenciled IAW 46CFR117(a)(5)

Due 1 May 2007
Resolved 28 July 2008
Resolution: Item checked and cleared.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle

Issued 25 April 2006 Resolved

Replace handle and make operational the Engineroom emergency escape scuttle.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 April 2006
Resolution: Handle replaced and operational test completed.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)

Issued 25 April 2006 Resolved

Stencil aft ring buoy.

Condition: Unknown
Due 25 May 2006
Resolved 24 May 2006
Resolution: Aft ring buoy properly stenciled.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 25 April 2006 Resolved

Remove wire nuts from port main engine.

Condition: Unknown
Due 25 May 2006
Resolved 24 May 2006
Resolution: Wire nuts removed and replaced with proper connectors.

Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs

Issued 25 April 2006 Resolved

Mount emergency Instructions.

Condition: Unknown
Due 25 May 2006
Resolved 27 April 2006
Resolution: Instructions mounted as required.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 3 May 2005 Resolved

Replace Port Generator fuel oil supply and return hose.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 May 2005
Resolved 15 July 2005
Resolution: Hoses replaced with approved hose.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)

Issued 3 May 2005 Resolved

Install exhaust lagging on port mde.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 July 2005
Resolution: Exhaust lagging re-installed.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 3 May 2005 Resolved

Install Metallic fasteners on all wire runs.

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 May 2005
Resolved 15 July 2005
Resolution: Metallic fasteners installed on all wire runs.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 3 May 2005 Resolved

Install wire nut connectors inside an enclosure as required by 46 CFR 183.340

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 15 May 2005
Resolved 15 July 2005
Resolution: Wire nuts were removed and approved connectors installed.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)

Issued 16 September 2004 Resolved

Port propeller received minor damage as vessel backed away from company dock. Propeller struck a rock near company dock.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 September 2004
Resolved 16 September 2004
Resolution: Port and stbd propellers were removed from vessel, stbd prop was straightened, both props balanced and replaced.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys

Issued 4 May 2004 Resolved

Provide 60 Ft. of buoyant lifeline to ring buoy as per 46 CFR 117.70 (c) LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Buoyant Lifeline

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 May 2004
Resolution: Installed correct line.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety

Issued 4 May 2004 Resolved

Label emergency escape scuttle leading from engineroom to main deck.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 May 2004
Resolution: Stenciled scuttle

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance

Issued 24 April 2003 Resolved

Repair broken window on pilothouse. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Navigation Bridge Visibility

Due 1 June 2003
Resolved 1 June 2003

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)

Issued 24 April 2003 Resolved

Re-stencil life jackets showing "Vista Cruises" with "Vista King". LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marking

Due 1 June 2003
Resolved 1 June 2003

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)

Issued 24 April 2003 Resolved

Reduce passenger (adult) count to 86 until life jacket total equals prescribed total as shown on certificate of inspection. Majority of the vessel's life jackets failed inspection and are to be replaced. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Condition

Due 1 June 2003
Resolved 1 June 2003

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation

Issued 24 April 2003 Resolved

Repair aft vent cover to work as intended. Replace missing dogging bolt for vent cover.

Due 1 June 2003
Resolved 1 June 2003

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys

Issued 24 April 2003 Resolved

Replace starboard life ring grab line or replace life ring. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Buoyant Lifeline

Condition: Unknown
Due 1 June 2003
Resolved 1 June 2003
Resolution: Replaced ring buoy.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)

Issued 24 April 2003 Resolved

Repair loose wiring on starboard engine (outboard). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 1 June 2003
Resolved 1 June 2003

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction

Issued 24 April 2003 Resolved

Conduct Fire and man overboard drills with crew. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire

Due 1 June 2003
Resolved 1 June 2003

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing

Issued 24 April 2003 Resolved

Conducted DAPI audit. Deficiencies noted in sections I, II, III, IV and VI of the USCG Chemical Testing Program Checklist.

Due 1 June 2003
Resolved 1 June 2003

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing

Issued 27 April 2002 Resolved

EAP information is not displayed on vessel. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EAP Display Requirements

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 May 2002
Resolved 24 May 2002

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction

Issued 27 April 2002 Resolved

Conduct fire and abandon ship drills. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Man Overboard Recovery

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 June 2002
Resolved 3 June 2002

Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items

Issued 27 April 2002 Resolved

Fire axe missing stenciling.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2002
Resolved 24 May 2002

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys

Issued 27 April 2002 Resolved

Life rings missing retroreflective material. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Markings (ship name/port)

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2002
Resolved 24 May 2002

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System

Issued 27 April 2002 Resolved

Bilge alarm missing in steering space.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2002
Resolved 24 May 2002

Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric)

Issued 27 April 2002 Resolved

New generator installed without Coast Guard plan approval. Original gen. was 40kw and the new generator is 55kw. Temporarily reduce breaker capacity of new gen. to 20 amp. Conduct and receive plan approval for the installation of new gen., and return generator to original configuration.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 July 2002
Resolved 12 July 2003

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)

Issued 27 April 2002 Resolved

Remove unused wiring from outboard side of starboard generator. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Cable

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2002
Resolved 24 May 2002

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety

Issued 27 April 2002 Resolved

Insulating blanket missing on starboard generator exhaust. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Guards for Exposed Hazards

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2002
Resolved 24 May 2002

Lifesaving

Issued 24 April 2001 Resolved

Remove all portable electric heater for engineer compartments.

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 April 2001
Resolved 24 April 2001

Fire Fighting

Issued 24 April 2001 Resolved

Prove annual servicing of portable fire extinuisher.

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 April 2001
Resolved 24 April 2001

Fire Fighting

Issued 24 April 2001 Resolved

Prove fire and abandon ship drills.

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 April 2001
Resolved 24 April 2001

Documentation

Issued 24 April 2000 Resolved

Establish and maintain crew training program required by 46 CFR 122.420.

Condition: Unknown
Due 24 April 2000
Resolved 24 April 2000

Construction/Loadline

Issued 23 April 1999 Resolved

Provide high bilge alarm IAW 46 CFR 119.530 prior to 30JUN99.

Condition: Unknown
Due 23 April 1999
Resolved 23 April 1999

Fire Fighting

Issued 23 April 1999 Resolved

Provide fire control plan and post IAW 46 CFR 116.530 prior to 30MAY99.

Condition: Unknown
Due 23 April 1999
Resolved 23 April 1999

Lifesaving

Issued 23 April 1999 Resolved

Conduct fire and boat (abandon ship) drill when the summer crew returns to work but not later than 30MAY99.

Condition: Unknown
Due 23 April 1999
Resolved 23 April 1999

Fire Fighting

Issued 23 April 1998 Resolved

Service all dry chemical extinguishers (hydro every 12 yrs) and CO2 extinguisher (hydro every 5 yrs) in accordance with NFPA 10 requirements. Provide written service report to [name withheld] by no later than 23 JUL 98.

Condition: Unknown
Due 23 July 1998
Resolved 14 May 1998

Engineering

Issued 23 April 1998 Resolved

Install hose clamps on all of the push-lock type hose fittings on the fuel and lube oil lines of both S/S Generators by no later than 03 May 98.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 1998
Resolved 14 May 1998

Lifesaving

Issued 25 April 1997 Resolved

PRIOR TO 15MAY97, IN THE PRESENCE OF A MARINE INSPECTOR, GET UNDERWAY AND CONDUCT ADEQUATE FIRE AND MAN OVERBOARD DRILL.

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 May 1997
Resolved 12 May 1997

Construction/Loadline

Issued 23 April 1993 Resolved

MARK HULL WITH PERMANENT DRAFT MARKS OR LOADING MARKS AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR183.30-3(b).

Condition: Unknown
Due 19 May 1993
Resolved 11 May 1993

Casualty record · 3

15 April 2011Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3986955

31 August 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6280273

11 October 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at MICHIGAN STREET BRIDGE · activity 7575053

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

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.