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SEA DWELLER III

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

SEA DWELLER III is a 1979 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 36 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 6 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2025.

Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: operational control imposed, 25 March 2026.

Built
1979
Last inspected
25 March 2026
Documentation
Case Pending · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
29
Deficiencies
36 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
6 investigations · 2007–2025

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 25 March 2026
Recorded inspections29
…physical examinations23
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded5
Deficiencies 36 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

US Official No.
601140
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDH6476
MISLE id
50055
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-50055

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)46.8 ft × 14.2 ft × 8.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 33 / net 27
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMARINE MGT CORP · MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portMIAMI, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational, Registry
DocumentationCase Pending · issued 13 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it33 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
27 - 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.

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Inspection history · 29

25 March 2026 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8331691
20 January 2026 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8290121
20 December 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8300789
16 December 2025 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8284284
23 January 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8067610
26 September 2024 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8001248
20 March 2024 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7883522
24 October 2023 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7813345
6 July 2023 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7735713
9 February 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7633828
26 October 2022 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7583980
21 July 2022 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7512917
31 January 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7388389
23 July 2021 Damage Survey · Plan Review "T" Boat · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7265207
30 April 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7191606
19 March 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7171213
1 February 2021 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7134278
26 October 2020 Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7084519
16 September 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Islamorada · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7059916
16 September 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7060639
14 July 2020 Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7006281
13 January 2020 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6888554
7 February 2019 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6621458
31 October 2018 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6571320
27 November 2017 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6313101
30 September 2017 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6293413
18 January 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6107982
26 October 2016 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6049399
23 February 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5818775

Deficiency record · 36

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 March 2026 Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel suffered minor electrical fire near the starboard diesel engines engine control module (ECM) resulting in the starboard engine inoperable. Affect permanent repairs to the satisfaction of a USCG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 March 2026
Resolution: Technicians installed new engine wiring harness. Crew installed new battery switches and battery cables. All sat.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 20 January 2026 Resolved
Engine compartment high water alarm only has audible alarm.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 January 2026
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 January 2026 Resolved
Hose clamps need to be replaced on Port fuel fill line to tank.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 January 2026
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 January 2026 Resolved
Bonding wires need to be fixed in Fuel tank Compartment.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 January 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 January 2026 Resolved
Life ring needs new retro tape.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 January 2026
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 January 2026 Resolved
01 Fire bucket is missing its lanyard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 January 2026
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 23 January 2025 Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers is permitted on the upper decks is limited by stability criteria, it shall be labeled with 1 inch letters at the entranceway to that deck.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 February 2025
Resolved 27 January 2025
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 23 January 2025 Resolved
Repair AFT bilge high water alarm does have both audible and visual. Needs visible light to indicate high level.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 February 2025
Resolved 27 January 2025
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Personal equipment
Issued 23 January 2025 Resolved
Emergency procedures must be posted explaining crewmembers duties.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 February 2025
Resolved 23 January 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 20 March 2024 Resolved
Lifeline attached to life ring found secured to fly bridge railing. Rendering the quick deployment of life ring compromised.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 20 March 2024
Resolved 20 March 2024
Resolution: Lifeline was unsecured from railing and properly re-stowed to ensure immediate deployment.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 6 July 2023 Resolved
Vessel is required to have 12 emergency flares total. Minimum 6 have to be red. Vessel was found with 4 red flares with a total of 10 flares. Replace missing 2 flares.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 August 2023
Resolved 2 August 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 6 July 2023 Resolved
Vessel is required to have a floating water light for each life float. Vessel was found with one of the two floating waters lights not working. Make repairs and test to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 August 2023
Resolved 2 August 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 9 February 2023 Resolved
Fuel shut off valves labeling was engraved on each bronze cap, making it very hard to see it. Paint engraved labeling with contrasting color so you can read it.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 March 2023
Resolved 28 February 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 31 January 2022 Resolved
5 Adult life jackets were found in un serviceable condition. Must replace 5 adult life jackets. Total passenger count reduced by 5 until cleared.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2022
Resolved 4 February 2022
Resolution: 5 new adult type 1 life jackets onboard and labeled with vessels name.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 31 January 2022 Resolved
90 Percent of life jackets had faded/worn reflective tape. Must replace all with SOLAS reflective tape.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 March 2022
Resolved 4 February 2022
Resolution: All life jackets had retro tape replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 July 2021 Resolved
Port MDE suffered a casualty during a dive trip on the way back to the dock. Must conduct repairs, conduct engine alarm test and satisfactory sea trials with CG Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 23 July 2021
Resolved 10 September 2021
Resolution: Completed install and conducted satisfactory sea trials.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 1 February 2021 Resolved
No paper copy of Nav chart and GPS was not up to date. Up date Garmin GPS with latest software version or buy new paper copy CG approved chart.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 March 2021
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Garmin GPS software was updated to current version.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 1 February 2021 Resolved
No crew training log. Fire and MOB drills log only had date and time. Need to make crew training log and make new log for fire drills and MOB drills and log all required info. 46 CFR 185.420 46 CFR 185.520 46 CFR 185.524
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 March 2021
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Owner/ Operator created 1 log specifically for crew training. O/ O submitted last training log entry, containing required information for fire and MOB drills.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 1 February 2021 Resolved
Top life float is faded pretty bad. Must repaint lifefloat
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 March 2021
Resolved 16 March 2021
Resolution: Owner/ Operator repainted lifefloat with manufacturer's recommended paint, replaced retroflective tape with new tape.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 13 January 2020 Resolved
Fire boy audible and visual alarm are inoperable. Renew/replace
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 January 2020
Resolved 30 January 2020
Resolution: Fire boy audible and visual alarm was renewed from the factory.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 13 January 2020 Resolved
Navigation lights are wasted. Renew/replace.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 January 2020
Resolution: Port and starboard navigation lights were replaced with new LED lights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 January 2020 Resolved
Replace reflective tape, and touch up name and paint on life jackets.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 January 2020
Resolution: Life jackets have been renewed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 13 January 2020 Resolved
Replace sea painter on life raft with correct polypropylene line.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 January 2020
Resolution: Sea painter was renewed with proper size and length of polypropylene line.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 13 January 2020 Resolved
Renew/replace retro tape and write name and capacity on both sides of life raft.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 January 2020
Resolution: Retro, name and capacity were renewed on both sides.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 13 January 2020 Resolved
Renew/replace life line strap on starboard life raft.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 January 2020
Resolution: Life line straps were renewed with new webbing.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 13 January 2020 Resolved
Renew/replace retro line on life ring.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 January 2020
Resolution: Retro and line on the life ring has been renewed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 13 January 2020 Resolved
Replace life ring lanyard with proper line. 3’-6’ of 3/8 polypropylene line.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 January 2020
Resolution: Life ring lanyard has been renewed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 13 January 2020 Resolved
Renew beam on aft coaming on port engine boom hatch.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 January 2020
Resolution: Beam and coaming were repaired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 February 2019 Resolved
08 Adult PFD's are wasted and must be replaced. Passenger count is reduced to no more than 40 passengers.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 February 2019
Resolution: Replaced
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of recovery of life saving appliances
Issued 7 February 2019 Resolved
Life float sea painter is wasted. Renew with proper line.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 February 2019
Resolution: Renewed
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 February 2019 Resolved
Update expired contents in first aid kit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 February 2019
Resolution: Renewed
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 7 February 2019 Resolved
Refective markings on safety gear must be renewed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 February 2019
Resolution: All reflective material was renewed.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 18 January 2017 Resolved
4 child PFD are no longer serviceable. Renew.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 January 2017
Resolved 18 January 2017
Resolution: 4 new child PFD were placed into service.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 18 January 2017 Resolved
Several PFDs need new retro tape, and cleaning.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 January 2017
Resolved 25 January 2017
Resolution: PFD were cleaned, painted, and new retro installed.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Fastener
Issued 18 January 2017 Resolved
Steering arm linkage bolt is worn and near failure. Renew bolt and associated hardware.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2017
Resolved 25 January 2017
Resolution: New hardware was installed and tested.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Waste Management Plan
Issued 18 January 2017 Resolved
Vessel does not have a waste management plan. Provide.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2017
Resolved 25 January 2017
Resolution: Waste management plan was provided.

Casualty record · 6

25 March 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 2894531
30 December 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4218247
16 September 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 7060639
19 March 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7171213
30 April 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 7191606
20 December 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8300789
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.