FREEPORT GEM

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

FREEPORT GEM is a 1978 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2025, along with 19 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2020 and 2022.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 28 July 2025.

Built: 1978
Last inspected: 28 July 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 21
Deficiencies: 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 3 investigations · 2020–2022

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 28 July 2025

Recorded inspections21

…physical examinations15

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded3

Deficiencies 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

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

600877

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WDP5661

50046

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-50046

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 6.2 ft

Registered tonnagegross 71 / net 48

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSTUART, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1978

Hull materialWood

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portFREEPORT, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery

DocumentationValid · issued 7 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it71 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
48 - 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 · 21

28 July 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8196350

6 March 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8089145

24 April 2024 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7901418

8 April 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7891856

1 August 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7753913

27 April 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7659621

30 March 2023 Drydock Extension · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7659965

20 August 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7546174

8 August 2022 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7477952

5 August 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7277743

25 April 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7312124

8 March 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7150953

9 August 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7075688

21 July 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7011039

7 May 2019 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6661330

25 April 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6670274

4 October 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6552417

2 April 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6383087

12 April 2017 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6119296

14 November 2016 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6040826

4 April 2016 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5847970

Deficiency record · 19

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

Issued 24 April 2024 Resolved

FCC radio sta auth was not current. Vessel restricted to 1000 feet until proof of inspection.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 May 2024
Resolved 2 May 2024
Resolution: Provided new cert.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 24 April 2024 Resolved

Vessel only had 07 flares required 12. Corrected while on board.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 April 2024
Resolved 24 April 2024
Resolution: Fixed on the spot.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 1 August 2023 Resolved

Provide current FCC Safty radio certificate.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 September 2023
Resolved 9 August 2023
Resolution: Copy of certificate provided.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 1 August 2023 Resolved

Replace STBD side fire hose.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 August 2023
Resolved 8 August 2023

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 1 August 2023 Resolved

Prove proper operation of masthead light prior to operating at night.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 August 2023
Resolved 9 August 2023
Resolution: Repaired

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 8 August 2022 Resolved

Vessel is required to have a spanner wrench at the fire hose connection point.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 September 2022
Resolved 1 September 2022
Resolution: Visual proof of spanner wrench.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion

Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved

Seal #2 and #3 frames in forepeak and remove any rotted wood. Prior to credit drydock.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2018
Resolved 9 October 2018
Resolution: Rotted wood removed and frames resealed with epoxy.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - operational damage

Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved

Seal ventilation openings in watertight bulkheads between #2 and #3 vods and in between #3 void and engine room to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 November 2018
Resolved 23 October 2018
Resolution: Vent openings sealed using marine grade plywood and 5200.

Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure

Issued 2 April 2018 Resolved

Port side engine-driven pump leaks excessively when operating. Prove proper operation of pump.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 May 2018
Resolved 23 April 2018
Resolution: Operator replaced pump seal and it now has adequate pressure.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable

Issued 2 April 2018 Resolved

Properly connect weak link to life float and vessel. Replace 2 broked wood paddles. Secure all paddles to their respective life floats.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 May 2018
Resolved 23 April 2018
Resolution: Lifefloat weak link now properly installed.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 2 April 2018 Resolved

Fix ground for 110v electrical panel and change panel cover. Replace connections in jucntion box. Remove dead-end wire and unused recepticle.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 May 2018
Resolved 23 April 2018
Resolution: Ground on 110v system reinstalled. All outlets on panel show ground on tester.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve

Issued 2 April 2018 Resolved

PWG 04: Place fuel shut off valves at independent fuel tanks. Make valves operable outside the tank space. 46 CFR "Old T" 182.20-40(b)(3).

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 June 2018
Resolved 16 May 2018
Resolution: Two valves installed with pull wires located on main deck.

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

Issued 12 April 2017 Resolved

Provide burn gel/spray in first aid kit.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2017
Resolved 20 April 2017
Resolution: Burn gel/spray provided.

Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity

Issued 12 April 2017 Resolved

Vessel is required six hand red and six orange smoke flares. Provide 2 additional red and 3 orange flares.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2017
Resolved 20 April 2017
Resolution: Additional flares provided

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Waste Management Plan

Issued 12 April 2017 Resolved

Provide vessel's waste management plan.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2017
Resolved 20 April 2017
Resolution: Waste management plan drafted and posted.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable

Issued 12 April 2017 Resolved

Make repairs to lifefloats to return to serviceable condition.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2017
Resolved 20 April 2017
Resolution: Proper repairs made to the lifefloats with [name withheld] repair kit.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Turbocharger

Issued 12 April 2017 Resolved

Repair leaks of oil and exhaust on main engine turbochargers.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2017
Resolved 20 April 2017
Resolution: Source of leak was broken/losose clamps on exhaust. The clamps were replaced or tightened as necessary.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable

Issued 12 April 2017 Resolved

Remove romex cable and replace with boat cable or marine grade cable.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2017
Resolved 20 April 2017
Resolution: Romex was removed and replaced with boat cable.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery

Issued 4 April 2016 Resolved

MOB emergency procedures do not reflect MOB operations.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 April 2016
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Proper man overboard procedures were posted.

Casualty record · 3

9 August 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7075688

25 April 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 7312124

20 August 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7546174

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.