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NAPLES EXPLORER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named NAPLES EXPLORER

NAPLES EXPLORER is a 1999 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 1999, most recently in November 2025, along with 24 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2016.

Records from 1999 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 4 November 2025.

Built: 1999
Last inspected: 4 November 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 42
Deficiencies: 24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2016

Identity

1084585

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WDL2935

499868

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367404960

Maury page id

psix-499868

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations35

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 24 calendar years (1999–2025)

The 42 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)36.8 ft × 11.8 ft × 3.2 ft

Registered tonnagegross 5 / net 5

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderFINO MOTION PRODUCTS INC · NAPLES, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1999

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionGasoline Engine

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationTwin Hull

Hailing portNAPLES, FL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational

DocumentationValid · issued 23 December 2025 · expires 31 December 2026

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 it5 - Simplified, Gross Ton
5 - Simplified, 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

WDL2935MMSI 367404960 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 17 October 2019, expires 17 October 2029

WDE8393MMSI 367404960 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 17 April 2009, cancelled 22 June 2019

WCZ6103MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 30 December 1999, cancelled 6 March 2010 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)

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 · 42

4 November 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8258123

30 September 2025 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8238815

12 December 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8049607

21 May 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7911557

25 October 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7813597

19 September 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7794298

18 October 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7579541

19 September 2022 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7561902

16 August 2022 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7534212

4 August 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7531591

22 November 2021 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7354208

9 September 2021 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7307154

26 May 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6957996

14 May 2020 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6952434

23 October 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6837216

6 September 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6803416

16 October 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6559914

11 January 2018 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6335568

7 September 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6256906

19 July 2017 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6214225

12 January 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Fort Myers Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6070260

11 October 2016 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6000366

28 July 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5955942

2 December 2015 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5758594

14 September 2015 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5215973

27 October 2014 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5011436

1 October 2014 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4996932

30 August 2011 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4126077

24 August 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4125930

2 November 2010 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3872268

1 April 2009 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3444402

19 August 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3289496

10 September 2007 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3051920

18 July 2006 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2716690

13 September 2005 Annual Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2495902

9 September 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2190622

18 September 2003 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1907564

23 September 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1678926

29 October 2001 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1437975

25 January 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1427952

24 November 1999 Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1388994

29 October 1999 Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1129695

Deficiency record · 24

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

Issued 19 September 2022 Resolved

Due to a minor collision while docking, vessel experienced damage to the starboard midship area of the deck. Conduct repairs in kind.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 14 October 2022
Resolution: Damaged area was crop and renewed, all sat.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB

Issued 22 November 2021 Resolved

EPIRB hydrostatic release expired.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 December 2021
Resolved 22 November 2021
Resolution: EPIRB hydrostatic release replaced.

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

Issued 22 November 2021 Resolved

Fuel filters have plastics bottoms needs to be metal.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 December 2021
Resolved 23 November 2021
Resolution: Received photos of newly installed fuel filters.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 22 November 2021 Resolved

Tide tables, Coast Pilot and Light List not updated.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 December 2021
Resolved 22 November 2021
Resolution: Nautical publications updated.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance

Issued 23 October 2019 Resolved

Capt. does not hold a Marine Radio Operator Permit. Provide proof of obtaining Marine Radio Operator Permit.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 November 2019
Resolved 18 November 2019

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

Issued 23 October 2019 Resolved

Life ring does not have reflective tape. Outfit life ring with reflective tape.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2019
Resolved 24 October 2019

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 14 September 2015 Resolved

Crop and renew 6" diameter circle in the side shell plating, stbd side for bilge overboard in the #3 void.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 September 2015
Resolution: Shipyard removed wasted piece and welded in a new piece.

Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Linkage

Issued 27 October 2014 Resolved

The port engine's shif cable is showing wear to its protective sheath. Replace port and starboard shift cables.

Due 10 November 2014
Resolved 31 October 2014
Resolution: The owner/operator emailed pictures of new shift cables installed on both outboard engines.

Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Head (4 cycle)

Issued 1 October 2014 Resolved

Vessels starboard failed due to unknown reasons. Troubleshoot and repair or replace.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 October 2014
Resolution: O/O replaced engine with a spare. Model: 2004 Suzuki DF 140 T/WT. Old/New outboard engines are identical in weight, 491lbs. Conduct dockside/uw operational test. Test SAT.

Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB

Issued 2 November 2010 Resolved

Replace expired battery for EPIRB IAW 46CFR185.728. Label on battery showed an expiration of October, 2010. Vessel may not operate past demarkation line until corrected.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 November 2010

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass

Issued 2 November 2010 Resolved

Repair/replace inoperable light for magnetic compass IAW 46CFR184.402. Shall be completed by 16NOV10.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 November 2010
Resolved 4 November 2010

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping

Issued 2 November 2010 Resolved

Remove non-metallic material from the bilge overboard discharge valve's connection to the hull, in voids number 3 starboard and 2 port. IAW 46CFR182.720(a). Shall be completed prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 November 2010

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve

Issued 2 November 2010 Resolved

Install a positive shutoff valve at the hull penetration in number 1 voids, port and starboard, IAW 46CFR182.520(e)(7). Shall be completed prior to taking passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 November 2010

Stability › Watertight Integrity › General

Issued 2 November 2010 Resolved

Properly seal openings in watertight bhd IWO of stbd/stern head space, IAW 46CFR179.320(c) Shall be completed prior to taking passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 November 2010

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection

Issued 18 July 2006 Resolved

Ensure that COI and stability letter are posted conspiciously for passenger viewing.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2006
Resolved 21 August 2006
Resolution: Cleared

Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection

Issued 18 July 2006 Resolved

Mark all emergency exits: "Emergency Exit - Keep Clear"

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2006
Resolved 21 August 2006
Resolution: Cleared

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage

Issued 18 July 2006 Resolved

Loosen all straps on lifejackets to make readily donnable.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 July 2006
Resolved 18 July 2006
Resolution: Cleared

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline

Issued 18 July 2006 Resolved

Reduce lanyard to 3' - 6' IAW with regualtions.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 July 2006
Resolved 18 July 2006
Resolution: Cleared

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

Issued 18 July 2006 Resolved

Replace all expired items in the first aid kit.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2006
Resolved 21 August 2006
Resolution: Cleared

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Marking

Issued 18 July 2006 Resolved

Lable location of BI fire extinguisher to be readily viewable to the passengers and crew.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2006
Resolved 21 August 2006
Resolution: Cleared

Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Fuel Intake (2 stroke)

Issued 18 July 2006 Resolved

Double clamp all fuel connections.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2006
Resolved 21 August 2006
Resolution: Cleared

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 18 July 2006 Resolved

Make permanent repairs to self activating waterlight.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2006
Resolved 21 August 2006
Resolution: Cleared

Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB

Issued 13 September 2005 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 September 2005
Resolved 21 September 2005
Resolution: Cleared.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld

Issued 13 September 2005 Resolved

REPAIR OR REMOVE SPUD DOWN ON PORT SIDE PRIOR TO 20SEP05.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 September 2005
Resolved 29 September 2005
Resolution: Verified at vessel that spud down was removed.

Casualty record · 1

28 July 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5955942

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.