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FIRST LIGHT
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named FIRST LIGHT
FIRST LIGHT is a 1978 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 59 inspections since 1985, most recently in June 2026, along with 56 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2012.
Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 10 June 2026.
- Built
- 1978
- Last inspected
- 10 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 56 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2012
Identity
596532
WDR2928
49814
Flag
UNITED STATES
368048450, 368484660
Maury page id
psix-49814
Inspections, by type
The 59 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)38.1 ft × 13.6 ft × 4.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 23 / net 17
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBRUNO AND STILLMAN INC · NEWINGTON, NH, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portCHERRYFIELD, ME
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 8 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it23 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
17 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
17 - 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
WDR2928MMSI 368484660 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 July 2026, expires 7 July 2036
WDK3760MMSI 368048450 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 3 July 2018, expires 3 July 2028
WTJ4228MMSI 367351870 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 April 2008, cancelled 18 August 2018
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 · 59
10 June 2026
COI Inspection · Vessel Attendance · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Belfast · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8397470
1 July 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8172015
19 July 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7962034
18 April 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7898119
13 April 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7670981
30 March 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7660314
3 February 2022
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7390418
18 November 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7356009
20 May 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7202919
15 April 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7175517
11 June 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6933008
30 May 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6698334
4 April 2019
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6655430
5 April 2018
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6386266
11 May 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6144927
3 February 2017
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6082581
5 April 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5860040
29 May 2014
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4878032
10 February 2012
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4241923
5 August 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4106425
19 July 2011
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4087439
4 June 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3228718
27 March 2007
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2907186
6 April 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2618834
6 July 2005
Periodic Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2422664
24 May 2005
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2415631
26 July 2004
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2145785
2 October 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1919655
15 May 2003
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1821336
2 April 2002
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1599801
20 September 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1451759
30 May 2001
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1362238
25 September 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1406815
2 November 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 809384
14 October 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 791161
23 June 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1193404
24 February 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 798962
13 October 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 806744
14 September 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 798875
26 May 1998
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 792372
9 September 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 785669
24 June 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1390551
26 June 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1390309
28 September 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1392400
16 March 1995
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 868648
16 August 1994
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1174946
25 March 1994
Administrative
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1167067
28 June 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 846270
17 June 1992
Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1445932
17 July 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1309523
28 June 1990
Drydock Extension · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 900187
31 May 1990
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 928333
31 May 1990
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 929332
28 November 1989
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1212244
11 August 1989
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1339949
13 July 1989
Drydock Extension · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1350677
7 July 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1342073
30 June 1987
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1207478
31 August 1985
COI Inspection · Credit Drydock
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1289476
Deficiency record · 56
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 18 April 2024
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with § 80.59 once every five years. The FCC-licensed technician must use the latest FCC Information Bulletin, How to Conduct an Inspection of a Small Passenger Vessel. If the ship passes the inspection, the technician will issue a Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. The vessel's safety cert was past its due date.
47 CFR 80.903
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 22 February 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard. Excessive oil found below the engine compartment. 46 CFR 176.830
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 February 2022
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. Fuel shutoff valve was not accessible from outside the space. 46 CFR 182.455
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 15 April 2021
Resolved
The owner, charter, master or managing operator shall instruct each crew member, upon first being employed and prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular vessel and at least once every three months, as to the duties that the crew member is expected to perform in an emergency including, but not limited to the emergency instructions listed on the emergency instruction placard containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, abandons ship, and man overboard conditions. Records only indicated abandon ship / man overboard drills are conducted.
46 CFR 185.420(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 April 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Electrical hazards observed:
a. Starboard engine compartment light fixture has
deadend wires not properly connected.
b. Screw connectors used for spliced wires to oil change
pump; port side engine room.
c. Face plate missing from electrical outlet in
accommodation space; starboard bench outlet.
46 CFR 183.210(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 April 2021
Resolved
The part of the exhaust system between the point of cooling water injection and the engine manifold shall be water-jacketed or effectively insulated. Exhaust elbow leading to the point of cooling water injection was not water-jacketed or effectively insulated.
46 CFR 182.20-15(a)
46 CFR 182.15-15(b)(3)
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 2 March 2017
Resolved
Attach waterlight lanyard to body of lifering with corrosion resistant clip. 46 CFR 180.70(d)(3)
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 2 March 2017
Resolved
Replace waterlight batteries in all waterlights with batteries recommended by manufacturer.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 29 May 2014
Resolved
Fuel shut off valves must labeled.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Bearing
Issued 29 May 2014
Resolved
Rudder box/packing is leaking. Re-tight or re-pack to prevent water intrussion.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 10 February 2012
Resolved
Vessel exhaust pipe and bilge discharge pipe in the engine room supported with plastic rope, replace with metal support.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Stern Tube Bearing
Issued 10 February 2012
Resolved
Shaft seal dripping water, tighten as required.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float Free
Issued 19 July 2011
Resolved
Immediately remove the line that is in place to secure the life floats, the line prevents the floats from floating free as required. The life floats must remain in place during the vessels normal operations. Submit a plan to SECBALT to address arrangement and carriage of life floats. Plan must be approved and put in place prior to 26JULY2011 to the satisfaction of the attending MI>
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 26 July 2004
Resolved
Owner failed to complete annual CG inspection within 3 month window of anniversary date.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 2 October 2003
Resolved
Provide current FCC safety certificate prior to 12 oct, 2003.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 2 October 2003
Resolved
Re-stencil eight person life float.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety
Issued 2 October 2003
Resolved
Provide a current light list. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Carriage of Charts and Publications
Documentation
Issued 23 June 1999
Resolved
Prove drug program.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 23 June 1999
Resolved
Make aft hatches watertight.
Fire Fighting
Issued 23 June 1999
Resolved
Install fixed fire fighting system.
Lifesaving
Issued 23 June 1999
Resolved
Stencil locations of PFDs.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 23 June 1999
Resolved
Repair gunwale, starboard side forward.
Engineering
Issued 23 June 1999
Resolved
Prove fule lines meet J1942 or better.
Lifesaving
Issued 23 June 1999
Resolved
Label number of passengers on buoyant apparatus.
Unknown
Issued 23 June 1999
Resolved
Log training and lifesaving equipment maintenance.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 23 June 1999
Resolved
Prove operation of forward bilge pump.
Navigation
Issued 23 June 1999
Resolved
Repair stern light.
Lifesaving
Issued 14 September 1998
Resolved
provide bright colored watertight box for stowage of flares...stenciled "DISTRESS FLARES".
Lifesaving
Issued 14 September 1998
Resolved
Replace painter, attach it to the body of the B/A & replace the B/A waterlight.
Engineering
Issued 14 September 1998
Resolved
Replace flame screens on fuel oil tank.
Documentation
Issued 14 September 1998
Resolved
Prove FCC safety inspection has been completed.
Lifesaving
Issued 14 September 1998
Resolved
Repair buckle on 1 adult PFD. Vsl limited to 27 passengers until this itemis cleared.
Navigation
Issued 14 September 1998
Resolved
provide updated charts & coast pilot.
Navigation
Issued 14 September 1998
Resolved
Light compass.
Lifesaving
Issued 14 September 1998
Resolved
Replace orange flares (3).
Navigation
Issued 24 June 1997
Resolved
MAKE RADIO BROADCAST PLACARD VSL SPECIFIC.
Documentation
Issued 24 June 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN DRUG PROGRAM.
Lifesaving
Issued 24 June 1997
Resolved
OBTAIN 3 RED FLARES.
Lifesaving
Issued 24 June 1997
Resolved
RENEW RETRO TAPE ON BA.
Lifesaving
Issued 24 June 1997
Resolved
REFRESH PFD COUNT STENCILING ON BENCHES.
Engineering
Issued 24 June 1997
Resolved
INSTALL FLASH PAN ON RAYCOR OIL FILTER.
Navigation
Issued 24 June 1997
Resolved
TIGHTEN RUDDER PACKING.
Navigation
Issued 26 June 1996
Resolved
REPLACE DIM STERN LIGHT BULB.
Engineering
Issued 26 June 1996
Resolved
PRIOR TO NEXT REFUEL, GROUND FUEL TANK AND FILL PIPE TO COMMON GROUND.
Navigation
Issued 26 June 1996
Resolved
MAKE UP AND POST EMERGENCY BROADCAST PLACARD NEAR RADIO.
Electrical
Issued 28 September 1995
Resolved
REPLACE OR REPAIR POSITIVE CABLE END TO THE STARTER.
Lifesaving
Issued 17 June 1992
Resolved
Provide buoyant apparatus._x001C_
Construction/Loadline
Issued 17 June 1992
Resolved
Double clamp engine exhaust hose.
Engineering
Issued 17 June 1992
Resolved
Test engine and steering._x001C_
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 28 June 1990
Resolved
ENSURE COCKPIT SEATING IS INSTALLED PROPERLY (FIXED) PRIOR TO 10JUL90
Documentation
Issued 28 June 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE LETTER TO MSO STATING DRUG TESTING PROGRAM HAS BEEN STARTED PRIOR TO 21DEC90
Navigation
Issued 13 July 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE COTTER PIN FOR STEERING GEAR LINKAGE
Navigation
Issued 13 July 1989
Resolved
ADJUST FORWARD MASTHEAD LIGHT AND STERN LIGHT TO SHOW PROPER ARC OF VISIBILITY
Engineering
Issued 13 July 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE SCREEN FOR FUEL TANK VENT
Engineering
Issued 13 July 1989
Resolved
LABEL LOCATION OF EMERGENCY FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE MORE CLEARLY
Engineering
Issued 13 July 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION FOR ENGINE SPACE. EXHAUST VENT SHOULD EXTEND FROM BILGE AREA
Casualty record · 1
9 October 2012Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4462900
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.
Recorded names · 1
CAPT. JASON II (2012). 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.