MISS OCEAN CITY

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s

MISS OCEAN CITY is a 1978 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2021, along with 40 deficiencies — 3 with no resolution recorded —.

Records from 2016 to 2021. Most recent: inspection, 29 April 2021.

Built: 1978
Last inspected: 29 April 2021
Documentation: No Operation - PM · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 13
Deficiencies: 40 recorded · 3 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 5 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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 29 April 2021

Recorded inspections13

…physical examinations11

…administrative events2

Deficiencies 40 recorded · 3 without a recorded resolution

…past their stated due date2

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 5 calendar years (2016–2021)

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

595155

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KUS595155

49765

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UNITED STATES

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psix-49765

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.8 ft × 17.4 ft × 5.2 ft

Registered tonnagegross 44 / net 38

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderROBERT H REID · KENNEBUNKPORT, ME, UNITED STATES · built 1978

Hull materialWood

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portOCEAN CITY, NJ

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery

DocumentationNo Operation - PM · 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 it44 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
38 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton

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Inspection history · 13

29 April 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 7185278

3 March 2021 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7150088

25 July 2019 Appeal · Plan Review "T" Boat · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6760749

5 September 2018 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6533282

30 July 2018 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6497130

9 April 2018 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6414809

23 March 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6378536

26 April 2017 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6131734

14 December 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6057588

8 December 2016 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6054568

20 May 2016 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5882120

22 March 2016 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 5878734

12 February 2016 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5840681

Deficiency record · 40

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

Issued 30 July 2019 No resolution recorded

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] permanent repairs to hull where fiberglass is delaminated. Repairs are to be completed in accordance with repair proposal approved by CG MSD Lewes email dated 30-Jul-2019 and follow-on worklist items issued by CG Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 30 July 2019 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 25 July 2019 No resolution recorded

To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, a vessel must complete annual inspections within the periods specified in 46 CFR 176.500(b)(1). Vessel is has not completed its annual inspection within the proper time period.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 26 July 2019 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

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

Issued 25 July 2019 Resolved

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] a repair proposal prior to beginning work on hull in way of the starboard tailshaft strut and delaminated fiberglass in the vicinity of that strut.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 July 2019
Resolved 30 July 2019
Resolution: Repair proposal was submitted and approved.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)

Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved

Vessel's Certificate of Documentation has expired. Vessel must renewal COD.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided proof of valid COD.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved

Vessel has (3) 22 person life floats that are no longer serviceable. Vessel must replace all three life floats. Vessel restricted to within 3 miles from shore until November 1, 2018.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 November 2018
Resolution: Owner opted to reduce passenger count to 22 and replaced the three condemed life floats with one life float of serviceable condition.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 5 September 2018 No resolution recorded

Vessel does not meet the required bilge arrangement and has a Special Consideration from Sector Delaware Bay. Vessel is restricted to no more than 49 passengers until Sector New York OCMI accepts the Special Consideration issued by Sector Delaware Bay on 14Dec2016.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved

Vessel's forward ring buoy is no longer serviceable. Ring buoy must be removed from the vessel and or replaced.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel removed non serviceable ring buoy.

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

Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved

Vessel must remove all oily water from the engine room bilges and properly dispose of and provide a receipt.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel removed oily water bilge from engine room.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access Shore - Ship

Issued 5 September 2018 Resolved

Vessel must prove safe passenger access point to embark. Currently there are no safe access for passengers. 46 CFR 176.830(a)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided means of safe access with the installation of wire rope in way of the embarkation area.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 25 July 2018 Resolved

Renew Port exhaust flex hose that is kinked and support run. 46 CFR 182.430

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 July 2018
Resolved 30 July 2018

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles

Issued 25 July 2018 Resolved

Install hatch latch for frw space to secure hatch from opening. 46 CFR 176.25-5

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2018
Resolved 30 July 2018

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles

Issued 25 July 2018 Resolved

Install dogging mechanism to aft water tight hatch to laz space. 46 CFR 176.25-5

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 August 2018
Resolved 5 September 2018

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 24 July 2018 Resolved

Water ingress from unknown origin observed in muffler and steering compartment. Identify cause of water ingress and make repairs.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 August 2018
Resolution: Completed satisfactory underway inspection of lazarette and muffler space post drydock/hull repairs.

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

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

01 ring buoy and 03 life float water light batteries are expired; replace batteries in kind

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 July 2018
Resolution: Life buoy and life float waterlight batteries replaced.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Pre engineered fire fighting sustem does not shutdown all engines drawing ventilation from space. Prove proper operation of engine shutdown system. 46 CFR 181.410

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 5 September 2018
Resolution: Observed proper operation of fixed fire extinguishing system.

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

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Bait cutting table not secures and is a hazard in wnderway condition. remove or securew bait cutting table. 46 CFR 176.830(a)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 20 July 2018
Resolved 20 July 2018
Resolution: table was removed

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Engine room bilge contains water and oil mix as well as debris; rmeove and properly dispose of oily water and debris. 46 CFR 176.830(a)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 25 July 2018
Resolution: water was removed from the bilge.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Guards not present on main engines; place machinery guards around rotating machinery/belts on engine. 46 CFR 177.960

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 5 September 2018

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

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Bilge high level alarms not properly presenting at operating station. when the float was lifted for the muffler space, the indicator for muffler space and engine room illuminated. 46 CFR 182.530

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 25 July 2018
Resolution: the alarm was corrected.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Lubricating oil drain hose on starboard engine requires replacement. hose is no longer flexible; replace in kind. 46 CFR 176.800

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 July 2018
Resolved 25 July 2018
Resolution: Hose was replaced

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Raw water hoses on both main engines show signs of being past service life; replace in kind. 46 CFR 176.800

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 25 July 2018
Resolution: Hose was replaced

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

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Child and adult personal flotation devices are stowed together; separate child and adult PFDs and label storage as appropriate. 46 CFR 180.78(a)(5)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 25 July 2018
Resolution: The PFDs were separated by a piece of wood.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Painter on port life float is severely wasted and fraying; replace in kind. 46 CFR 180.137(c)(1)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 5 September 2018
Resolution: Serviceable painter installed for port life float.

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

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Type III sewage holding system overboard valve is not secured; secure using lock, non releasable wire tie or by removing handle. 33 CFR 159.7(c)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 25 July 2018
Resolution: A lock was placed on the valve.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Log of training and drills was not present onboard the vessel; provide record of training and drills to CG marine inspector. 46 CFR 185.524(d)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 25 July 2018
Resolution: The log book was onboard.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Wires in #3 space were hanging down, not being supported by cable run. Place cable in appropriate wire run. Affix cover to open terminal box. 46CFR 183.340(b)(4)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 25 July 2018

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

Electrical wires for bilge pump switch in lazzarette and muffler room as well as wires in the #3 space electrical box are exposed out of their proper enclosures. route and install wires in enclosures. 46 CFR 183.200(b)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 25 July 2018

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity

Issued 20 July 2018 Resolved

There is a hole in the engine room aft bulkhead leading to the muffler space. repair hole to make space tight for fixed extinguishing system. 46 CFR 182.460

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 25 July 2018

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 21 May 2018 Resolved

Bilge pump arrangments did not have double hose clamps on the flexible hose. Install flexible hose clamps. 46CFR 182.410(d)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 August 2018
Resolved 25 July 2018

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator

Issued 29 June 2017 Resolved

Provide Generator Repower information: old generator specs as discussed in e-mail, new generator specs as discussed in e-mail, one line drawing to include over current protection information, conductor gauge, and cable length to distribution panel. Also provide load analysis of all equipment/electronics that are fed by the generator.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 July 2017
Resolution: Received repower information on 30 JUN 2017. Confirmed satisfactory installation on 03 JUL 2017.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Switch

Issued 16 May 2017 Resolved

Install emergency switch on batteries.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 May 2017
Resolved 15 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner installed emergency switch between batteries and distribution panel. Tested pilot house electonics to confirm proper installation.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Provide storage for adult and child life jackets and properly label. 46CFR180.78/ Prior to Carrying Passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner provided proper storage and labelling for life jackets.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Gen set not working. Provide diagnostics prior to repair to CG MI and then make permanent repair to gen set.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 29 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner installed new generator. Issued deficiency JPB01 for repower information.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Exhaust Manifold

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Stbd engine exhaust leak at turbo/ exhaust pipe connection. Make repair to satisfaction of CG MI.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner repaired exhaust leak on starboard engine.

Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Make aft pilot house window weather tight to protect electrical equipment.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 16 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner sealed aft pilot house window.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Provide first aid kit contents IAW 46CFR160.041.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 16 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner purchased new first aid kit with all required items.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Provide adequate and up-to-date charts for area of operation (Chart 12318). Corrected on the spot.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 10 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner provide updated marine charts prior to the end of the inspection.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Provide updated Radio Safety Certificate with proper call sign.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner provided valid FCC Safety Certificate with call sign.

Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Annual Inspection

Issued 26 April 2017 Resolved

Engines did not shut down during Fireboy test. Prove proper operation of emergency shut down and override of fixed firefighting "Fireboy" system.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner proved proper operation of engine shut down during Fireboy test.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft

Issued 23 May 2016 Resolved

Found excessive vibration/movement of the port shaft in way of stern tube/packing gland during sea trial. Repair and make vessel available for/conduct sea trial to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 April 2017
Resolution: Vessel out of HR AOR, current COI valid.

Ownership record

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