Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 May 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)35.9 ft × 13.1 ft × 6.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 17 / net 12
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSTAPLETON BOAT CORP · MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portOCEAN CITY, MD
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 22 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it17 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
12 - 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.
Inspection history · 21
20 May 2026
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8380989
12 May 2026
Simplified Stability Test · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8375264
23 March 2026
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8331079
4 March 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8320027
13 May 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8136386
6 May 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8129635
21 July 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Indian River · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7964003
6 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7904801
22 March 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7883362
19 April 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7671692
12 May 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7448912
24 March 2022
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7415990
14 May 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7196433
4 May 2020
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6945182
9 April 2020
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6935128
6 May 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6677705
30 April 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6405773
3 April 2018
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6402590
22 May 2017
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6152480
16 May 2016
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5879662
4 April 2016
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5847253
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 4 March 2026
Resolved
Rails on passenger decks of a ferry or a vessel engaged in excursion trips, including but not limited to sightseeing trips, dinner and party cruises, and overnight cruises, must be at least 1,000 millimeters (39.5 inches) high. bulwark /rail was approximately 30" above the waterline.
46CFR177.900(d)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 May 2026
Resolution: Vessel installed a new railing to meet the 39.5" standard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 13 May 2025
Resolved
11127 - Each vessel certificated to operate on an oceans route in warm water must be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 100% of the total number of persons permitted on board. The vessel only has a 10 person life float on board. The passenger capacity is reduced to 08 persons until the correct life float is on board.
46 CFR 180.202(b)(2)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 May 2026
Resolution: Verified the vessel had the correct life float on board during the annual inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 May 2024
Resolved
Each ring buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with vessel's name and Type II retro-reflective material. Vessel name on life ring is faded and retro material was missing from one side. Ensure vessel name and retro material is satisfactory. 46CFR180.70
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2024
Resolved 13 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel remarked ring buoy and put on new retro tape.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 6 May 2024
Resolved
Each hatch cover must have a securing device(s)and be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinge, captive chains or other device to prevent its loss. Vessel's hatch covers to engine room and steering compartment did not have a proper means to secure the hatch cover to the vessel's hatch frames. Ensure a proper securing device is installed to secure the hatch covers to the vessel hatch frames. 46CFR179.360
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2024
Resolved 13 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel installed securing devices for hatch covers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 6 May 2024
Resolved
An interconnected detection and alarm system must be installed such that the actuation of alarm in one area results in both audible and visual alarms in areas required by 46 CFR 181.405(c). Vessels interconnected fire detection system in the engine room was not operating properly. Ensure fire detection system alarm monitor is operating properly to the satisfaction of the marine inspector. 46CFR181.450
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2024
Resolved 13 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel installed a new fire detector in engine room that operates with interconnected system.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 19 April 2023
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26' in length, a visual and aidble alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water level. Vessel E/R visual indicator not operating properly at operating station.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 April 2023
Resolved 26 April 2023
Resolution: Visual alarm was operating properly at control station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 19 April 2023
Resolved
An interconnected fire detection and alarm system capable of both visual and audible alarm in spaces on all vessels with a coastwise, oceans route. Route reduced to limited coastwise until an interconnected fire detection system is installed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2023
Resolved 28 April 2023
Resolution: Vessel owner installed proper interconnected fire detection system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
A vessel less than 65 feet must carry a minimum of one 24" life buoy. Replace life ring and waterllight to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. Vessel is restricted to operations during daylight hours only. 46CFR180(a)(2)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2022
Resolved 11 August 2022
Resolution: New 24" lifebuoy and waterlight purchased by O/O and placed in service on vessel.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations. Vessel's radio safety certificate is expired. 46CFR184.502
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2022
Resolved 11 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel's Radio Safety Certificate renewed.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
A marine employee whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is, or is likely to become, a serious marine incident as defined in 46 CFR 4.03-2 shall comply with the requirements of 46 CFR 4.06. Vessel's alcohol test strip is expired. Vessel is restricted to trips not to exceed two hours from an alcohol testing location. 46CFR185.212
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2022
Resolved 11 August 2022
Resolution: Alchohol test strips purchased and on vessel ready for use.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 May 2020
Resolved
At least one ring lifebuoy must be equipped with a floating water light. Replace battery for floating water light. Vessel restricted to daytime operations.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 11 July 2020
Resolution: Received an e-mail from the vessel's operator proving the vessel had a new battery installed into the vessel's float
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 4 May 2020
Resolved
Vessel operated beyond 20 nautical miles but not more than 100 nautical miles must be equipped with a MF-DSC transmitter. Vessel's single side band radio was not able to operate. Vessel limited to 20 miles or less until corrected.
47 CFR 80.905(a)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2020
Resolved 11 July 2020
Resolution: Received an e-mail from the vessel's operator proving vessel had a completed a new FCC Safety Certificate with a newly installed MF radio.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
EPIRB registration is expired. Vessel route is reduced to less than 3 miles from shore.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: Verified valid EPIRB registration is now provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
The floating waterlight must be attached around the body of the buoyant apparatus by 3/8" lanyard resistant to UV light and at least 18' in length.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: Waterlight is now correctly attached to the bouyant apparatus.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
An adult lifejacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. 05 adult and 01 child lifejackets were in need of new reflective tape.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 6 May 2019
Resolution: Prior to completion of the inspection, all reflective tape was renewed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
Provide new alcohol test device.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 May 2019
Resolution: New alcohol testing devices/strips provided on board.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 16 May 2016
Resolved
Provide current Coast Pilot and Light List.
Due 16 June 2016
Resolved 16 May 2016
Resolution: Light List and Coast Pilot provided.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 16 May 2016
Resolved
Provide EPIRB registration. Restricted to 3 miles from shore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 May 2016
Resolution: EPIRB registration provided.