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PACIFIC DAWN
- Built
- 1978
- Last inspected
- 21 May 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 53 recorded · 4 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
21 May 2025
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies
53 recorded · 4
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date4
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2025)
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
596580
WDH2532
49816
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-49816
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)52.7 ft × 18.1 ft × 6.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 53 / net 36
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMODUTECH MARINE INC · TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAN DIEGO, CA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 6 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 it53 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
36 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
36 - 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.
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Behind this panel: 22 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 53 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each, 4 without one; operational controls, none recorded without a removal date; no tow-unit appearances recorded; no other recorded names; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port and endorsements. Every line is a record the Coast Guard wrote; the counts above are the same counts as in the summary, and they are free.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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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Inspection history · 22
21 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8136231
18 April 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7898481
25 January 2024
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7855528
15 February 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7637156
16 July 2022
Damage Survey · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7508497
16 July 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7598164
23 February 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7400529
27 January 2022
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7386529
22 February 2021
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7144489
20 August 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7038548
28 February 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6917622
13 January 2020
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6888142
13 October 2019
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6835011
23 April 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6661317
4 May 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6409383
16 January 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6338596
27 April 2017
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6132659
18 July 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5945036
15 July 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5941765
6 June 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5906463
26 April 2016
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5863383
7 January 2016
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5792930
Deficiency record · 53
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 18 April 2024
No resolution recorded
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Visual indicator for engine space not working at time of inspection. Must correct to satisfaction of USCG.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 April 2024
No resolution recorded
All flex hoses on the main engines must be double clamped to the satisfaction of the USCG.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 18 April 2024
No resolution recorded
All flex hoses for vital systems must be double clamped. Flex supply fuel hoses at main cut-off valves must be double clamped to the satisfaction of the USCG.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 April 2024
Resolved
Rigid plastic piping (PVC) for vital systems must meet the requirements of IMO Resolution A.753(18) and MSC.313(88). Must show that plastic piping sections for raw water cooling feeds for all engines meet the resolution requirements or must remove these sections to the satisfaction of the USCG.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 18 April 2024
Resolved
All escape hatch signs must be marked with clearly legible letters. Sign on galley side is wasted and needs to be replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 18 April 2024
Resolved
Remote fuel shut-off valves must be marked with clearly legible letters. Signs at the pull handles for fuel shut-offs are worn and need to be replaced.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 18 April 2024
No resolution recorded
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio equipment as required by 47 CFR 80. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) did not indicate vessel's current Lat and Lon on VHF radio. Must correct to satisfaction of USCG.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
Vessel's integrated fire detection system is inoperable. Repair fire detection system and conduct satisfactory test in presence of USCG marine inspector. Cite: 46 CFR 181.405(c).
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
Vessel's roving watch alarm system is inoperable. Repair roving watch alarm system and conduct satisfactory test in presence of USCG marine inspector. Cite: 46 CFR 185.410(b).
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
Vessel's ring life buoy is excessively worn. Replace ring life buoy.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
Window on the starboard quarter of the wheelhouse is broken. Repair broken window. Cite: 46 CFR 177.1020.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Garbage record book
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
Vessel does not have a garbage management plan. Draft a garbage management plan and post in the galley/salon where it can be readily seen by passengers and crew.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 13 March 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible, U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication, Coast Guard Light List, Tide tables, and Current tables. Vessel does not have required charts and nav pubs. Acquire charts and nav pubs for vessel. Extracts from the publications listed above for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 15 February 2023
Resolved
Vessel is not adequately equipped to rescue an unconscious person from the water. Develop an adequate means for recovery of an unconscious man-overboard and demonstrate in the presence of a USCG marine inspector.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 16 July 2022
Resolved
Vessel experienced a break to the starboard shaft in vicinity of the gear box to the main engine while transiting outbound of San Diego Bay. Prior to carrying passengers, the vessel operator must: conduct a full damage assessment of all shaft components (struts, cutless bearings, propeller) replace starboard shaft in kind, replace any damage shaft components and have a USCG Marine Inspector verify installation of new shaft and condition of all shaft components.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 February 2022
Resolved
A pre engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be capable of manual actuation from outside the space.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 February 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. Two engine room water pumps not secured. Fasten pumps to prevent movement.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 February 2022
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Provide permanent separation to prevent child life-jackets from being mistaken for adult.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 23 February 2022
Resolved
Emergency escape placard at main deck salon; broken. Replace.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 23 February 2022
Resolved
Original COI not available onboard / available for inspection. Provide original for Annual Inspection endorsement and keep onboard
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 23 February 2022
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 23 February 2022
Resolved
FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate not onboard / available for inspection. Provide valid certificate from FCC technician.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 February 2022
Resolved
All Three 5 gallon fire buckets are to be 2.5 gallon capacity. Reduce drilled holes to the appropriate 2.5 gallon mark.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 22 February 2021
Resolved
Vessels charts and publications were more than three years old. Provide up to date charts and publications (as required by 46 CFR 184.420) for the vessel's intended voyages.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel has been identified as having various A/C electrical modifications since initial certification. Sector San Diego does not have vessels electrical plans on file. Provide a one-line electrical drawing for all A/C switchboards and distribution panels. Include all circuit loads, conductor sizes, over current protection, and max panel ratings in amps. (Note: Show over-current protection on generator switchboard or on generator)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 13 October 2019
Resolved
While underway or drifting at sea, every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing. The designated watchmen required by 46 CFR 185.410 cannot preform both roving patrolling and look-out watch simultaneously. Vessel has been instructed to operate with a look-out and watchman while conducting drift operations.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 October 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, and vessel from electrical hazards. Correct the following: 1) Properly install vessel ship/shore switch. 2) Install circuit breaker blanks in wheelhouse panel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 13 October 2019
Resolved
All escape hatches and emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters that says "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR". Emergency exit hatch from accommodation space was not marked on the underside. Mark emergency escape hatch with proper marking on both sides. In addition, add "PUSH" with direction arrow forward.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 13 October 2019
Resolved
Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from passenger and crew accommodation spaces below the main deck. Vessel did not have lighting at the aft emergency exit. Provide emergency lighting at this emergency exit.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 13 October 2019
Resolved
At each inspection, all observed fire hazards must be corrected to a satisfactory condition. Grease extraction hood above galley cooking surface found with excessive grease. Clean grease extraction hood/ventilation form galley.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 April 2019
Resolved
Properly mount galley and accommodation fire extinguishers in brackets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 April 2019
Resolved
Provide 60 feet of line for the life ring.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 April 2019
Resolved
Renew retro-tape on life ring.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 23 April 2019
Resolved
Make two unused bulkhead penetrations stbd side in the aft E/R bulkhead vapor tight.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 23 April 2019
Resolved
Provide a mic for the HF radio.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 4 May 2018
Resolved
Post stability letter on the bridge.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 4 May 2018
Resolved
Renew alcohol swabs.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 4 May 2018
Resolved
Renew stern light.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 4 May 2018
Resolved
Post life jacket donning placard.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 4 May 2018
Resolved
Connect GPS to VHF DSC radio.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 4 May 2018
Resolved
Renew smoke detectors in berthing area.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 4 May 2018
Resolved
Properly mark fuel shut off valves.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 4 May 2018
Resolved
Post emergency broadcast placard.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 27 April 2017
Resolved
Prior to operating with passengers, provide proof of servicing fixed f/f system & portable extinguishers.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › UL 217 Approval
Issued 27 April 2017
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers below deck, provide RV-type (UL-217) smoke detector.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Switch
Issued 27 April 2017
Resolved
Replace handle on shore power switch.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 28 April 2016
Resolved
Replace EPIRB hydro release NLT 31MAY16
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-4 MHz)
Issued 28 April 2016
Resolved
Vessel is restricted to 20 NM pending repair or replacement of SSB radio.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 28 April 2016
Resolved
Remove FireBoy auto shutdown/override unit from E/R and install in dry location.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 28 April 2016
Resolved
Attach electric waterlight to ring buoy with 6-ft detachable line.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 28 April 2016
Resolved
Post drug abuse hotline phone number.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs
Issued 28 April 2016
Resolved
Label exterior of 120V electrical panel in E/R: "120V BREAKERS"
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
Complete COI renewal exam; vessel overdue as of March 31, 2016.
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