DISCOVERY

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW)

DISCOVERY is a 1977 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 8 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2022 and 2025.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 22 June 2026.

Built: 1977
Last inspected: 22 June 2026
Documentation: Expired · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 25
Deficiencies: 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2022–2025

Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 22 June 2026

Recorded inspections25

…physical examinations16

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded2

Deficiencies 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

596815

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WDI2430

49824

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-49824

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)62.1 ft × 19.0 ft × 8.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 68 / net 53

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderMARTINSON LAUNCH CO · WESTPORT, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1977

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEWPORT, OR

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Registry

DocumentationExpired · 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 it68 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
53 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 25

22 June 2026 Excursion Permit · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8413023

17 September 2025 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8237081

17 September 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8246024

23 June 2025 Excursion Permit

Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8179403

13 March 2025 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8093532

10 September 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8000958

9 September 2023 Excursion Permit

Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7794843

20 June 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7716104

28 March 2023 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7656434

13 August 2022 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7532108

7 August 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7533805

16 May 2022 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7457374

6 May 2021 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7205806

24 June 2020 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6990565

18 September 2019 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6818679

28 June 2019 Excursion Permit

Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7117519

5 March 2019 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6643192

17 September 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6542641

27 June 2018 Excursion Permit

Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6624316

20 September 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6271640

26 June 2017 Excursion Permit

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6206964

9 March 2017 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6103860

14 September 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5999660

4 July 2016 Excursion Permit

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5909830

7 April 2016 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5849526

Deficiency record · 8

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

Issued 17 September 2025 Resolved

Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. STBD ME flexible coupling clamps became loose. Repair/tighten coupling prior to passenger service.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 September 2025
Resolution: Owner fixed coupling on STBD side.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges

Issued 10 September 2024 Resolved

Except for engine exhausts, each inlet or discharge pipe that penetrates the hull below a line drawn parallel to and at least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deepest load waterline must have means to prevent water from entering the vessel if the pipe fractures or otherwise fails. Marine Inspector identified missing handle for port side sea chest valve. Vessel owner is to install the handle and prove operation of sea chest valve to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 October 2024
Resolved 13 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel installed new handle for sea valve.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges

Issued 10 September 2024 Resolved

A positive action valve or cock that is located as close as possible to the hull is an acceptable means for complying with paragraph (c) of this section. Marine inspector identified presence of only check valves on electric bilge piping system. Vessel owner is to install positive action valves on bilge piping as close as possible to each through hull penetration and prove operation by next dry dock.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2025
Resolved 13 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel installed new stop valves for electric bilge pumps

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces

Issued 10 September 2024 Resolved

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. Marine Inspector observed fuel cut offs handles were worn and required use of pliers. Vessel owner is to conduct repairs and ensure operation of shutoff valves to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector by next dry dock.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 October 2024
Resolved 13 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel repaired E-cutoffs for fuel tanks.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems

Issued 20 June 2023 Resolved

46 CFR 181.420(a)(3) - A PRE-ENGINEERED FIXED GAS EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM MUST: AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN ALL POWER VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND ALL ENGINES. THE STARBOARD MAIN ENGINE DID NOT SHUT DOWN DURING TEST. REPAIR DEFICIENCY WITHIN 16 DAYS.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2023
Resolved 30 June 2023
Resolution: Attended vessel and witnessed satisfactory test of pre-engineered fixed gas extinguishing system.

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

Issued 20 June 2023 Resolved

46 CFR 182.530(a) - ALL VESSELS OVER 26' IN LENGTH MUST HAVE A VISUAL AND AUDIBLE ALARM AT THE OPERATING STATION. ALL THREE HIGH LEVEL ALARMS WERE INOPERABLE. REPAIR PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 June 2023
Resolution: Received email from the owner with videos of both the audible and visual alarms operational. Videos saved to local vessel files.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking

Issued 20 June 2023 Resolved

46 CFR 176.801(a) - IF DURING THE INSPECTION, THE VESSEL OR ITS EQUIPMENT IS FOUND NOT TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBCHAPTER, THE MARINE INSPECTOR WILL POINT OUT DEFICIENCIES OBSERVED AND DISCUSS REQUIREMENTS WITH THE OWNER. CRACKS WERE FOUND IN WAY OF SCUPPER OPENINGS ALLOWING WATER INGRESS. TO BE REPAIRED DURING NEXT DRY DOCK AVAILABILITY.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2025
Resolved 23 April 2025

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 13 August 2022 Resolved

"Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for the propulsion requirement of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations." Master reported that the Port Reduction gear failed causing a loss of propulsion for the Port engine necessitating Coast Guard emergency assistance. Repair Port Reduction gear to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to the carriage of passengers.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 13 August 2022
Resolved 13 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel sent port engine transmission / reduction gear out for rebuild, as well as port engine heat exchanger. Proper repairs made, components reinstalled. Installation examined by USCG MI and sea traisl conduction satisfactory.

Casualty record · 2

7 August 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7533805

17 September 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8246024

Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

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.