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BLUE HORIZON
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 30 September 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 60 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
30 September 2025
Deficiencies
60 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
604334
WDL4060
50187
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-50187
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)53.0 ft × 15.1 ft × 5.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 33 / net 23
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLITTLE HOQUIAM BOAT SHOP INC · HOQUIAM, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAN DIEGO, CA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 29 August 2025 · expires 31 August 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 it33 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
23 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
23 - 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.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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 · 19
30 September 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8244368
2 July 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8172195
8 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8016426
11 October 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7806986
13 June 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7714031
13 June 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7841924
17 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7696765
12 July 2022
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7495944
13 October 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7333034
27 May 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7208494
14 April 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7175291
9 October 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7074598
6 October 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7072709
10 October 2019
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6831953
6 May 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6678228
15 October 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6559610
13 July 2017
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6205272
17 April 2017
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6117086
11 October 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6020378
Deficiency record · 60
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 9 October 2024
Resolved
Pre-Engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must shut down all power ventilation and engines that draw intake air from within protected space. Master did not feel comfortable testing system due to recent accidental discharge. Requested third party report from fire servicing verifying operation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 9 October 2024
Resolved
Oceans route must carry 6 day and 6 night night flares missing 02 flares. Provide prior to oceans voyage
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 October 2024
Resolved
Vessel could not provide adequate EPIRB registration.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 October 2024
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 12 July 2022
Resolved
Emergency lighting in the aft berthing was inoperable. Repair/replace the emergency lighting in aft berthing.
Cite: 46 CFR 184.30-5 (Old T)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 July 2022
Resolved
Vessel is missing 01 fire bucket. Acquire an additional fire bucket with line and labeling.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 12 July 2022
Resolved
Lower section of rescue ladder is damaged. Repair/replace the rescue ladder.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 12 July 2022
Resolved
Prove operation of fixed fire fighting system shutdowns.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 13 October 2021
Resolved
Identified 30" crack in fiberglass deck above engine room. Remove surrounding fiberglass to investigate damage and cause. Provide repair proposal for USCG approval prior to starting repairs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 October 2021
Resolved
Several dead-end electrical wires were discovered throughout the vessel. Properly remove all dead-end electrical wiring from VSL.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 9 October 2020
Resolved
VESSEL'S LIFE FLOAT ARRANGMENTS ARE NOT PROPERLY STOWED OR OUTFITTED.
REPLACE WITH VESSELS ORIGINAL IBA LISTED ON COI OR PROPERLY STOW AND OUTFIT LIFE FLOATS IAW 46CFR 180.137 / 180.175
PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel has been identified as having various A/C electrical modifications since initial certification. Sector San Diego does not have vessels electrical plans on file or current installations do not match what we have on file. Provide a one-line electrical drawing for all A/C switchboards and distribution panels. Include all circuit loads, conductor sizes, over current protection, and max panel ratings in amps.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
While underway or drifting at sea, every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing. The designated watchmen required by 46 CFR 185.410 cannot preform both roving patrolling and look-out watch simultaneously. Vessel has been instructed to operate with a look-out and watchman while conducting drift operations.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
Provide vessel with valid FCC station license. 47 CFR 80
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
Provide vessel with valid FCC safety certificate. 47 CFR 80
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
Provide 07 life jackets with operable lights. Passenger count reduce to 27 until corrected.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
Renew vessel's EPRIB Battery. Vessel's route is reduced to within 3 miles from shore until corrected.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
Label aft accommodation escape hatch with 2" block letters that reads: EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
Provide vessel with additional 03 smoke detectors; one in lower overhead of forward accommodation space, one in-way-of galley range, one on overhead of aft accommodation space.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
Properly secure all cables entering top of main power switch box in engine compartment. Ensure all fittings are tight and are tensioned on the outer cable jacketing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
Repair leaking exhaust piping off stbd MDE.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
Repair deteriorated stringers (03 port/01 stbd) in E/R. Updated 22MAY transverse deck stringer on port/starboard side only.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
Add additional deck support at bow area above fore peak.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Repair port fuel shut off valve. Mark properly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Replace lifering. Mark properly.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Register EPIRB.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Repair navigation lights. (masthead/anchor/stern)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Repair aft accom fire detector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of bilge alarms.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Replace expired life ring light battery - remove 02 extra lights.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Update coast pilot/light list for area of operations.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Replace expired items in both first aid kits.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Replace broken window port side accom.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Provide mounting brackets for steering piping in lazarette.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Cover open breaker on bridge port side.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Properly install electrical equipment of portable devices in permanent service or remove from service.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Record of drills and steering gear tests
Issued 15 October 2018
Resolved
Conduct fire and MOB drills.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 19 July 2017
Resolved
PROVIDE AND INSTALL CHECK VALVE AT AN ACCESSIBLE POINT IN THE BILGE LINE FOR THE AFT BUNK ROOM TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR. 46CFR182.510(c) + 46CFR182.25-5(c)
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 13 July 2017
Resolved
VSL MUST COMPLETE COI INSPECTION TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING [name withheld] PASSENGERS. 46CFR176.100
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Not on Board
Issued 13 July 2017
Resolved
VSL MUST INSTALL APPROPRIATE IBA IN A FLOAT FREE ARRANGEMENT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING [name withheld] PASSENGERS. 46CFR180.202
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 13 July 2017
Resolved
GENERATOR NEEDS TO AUTOMATICALLY SHUT DOWN VIA PRE-ENGINEERED FIXED GAS FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS. 46CFR181.420(a)(3)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 13 July 2017
Resolved
RAIL COURSES NEED TO BE INSTALLED ON THE STERN TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS. 46CFR177.900(g)
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 13 July 2017
Resolved
VSL IS REQUIRED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 6 RED HAND FLARES (NEED AT LEAST 2 MORE) TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING [name withheld] PASSENGERS. 46CFR180.68(a)
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 13 July 2017
Resolved
VESSEL NEEDS TO DISPLAY EAP, POLICY STATEMENT, HOTLINE # TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING [name withheld] PASSENGERS. 46CFR16.401
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 13 July 2017
Resolved
PROVIDE PROOF OF SUPERVISOR EAP TRAINING, TRAINING PROGRAM FOR CREW, & SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL (NAME + CONTACT INFORMATION) TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING [name withheld] PASSENGERS. 46CFR16.401
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Pre-employment
Issued 13 July 2017
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Random
Issued 13 July 2017
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity
Issued 13 July 2017
Resolved
PROVIDE AT LEAST 1 ADDITIONAL ADULT PFD W/LIGHT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING [name withheld] TO 38. 46CFR180.71(a)
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Manifold
Issued 13 July 2017
Resolved
Remove plastic bilge manifold and either replace with metallic bilge manifold or install bilge system in compliance with 46CFR182 Subpart E.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of forward high level bilge alarm.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Conduct emergency drills and underway tests
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Power Requirement
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
prove proper operation of the onboard generator.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Sleeping Accommodations › Berth
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of forward smoke detector.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Provide three fire buckets w/line and labeling.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of forward emergency lighting.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Receptacle Outlet
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Remove electrical hazard under storage cabinet in aft galley.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Provide 4 adult sized life jackets onboard (vessel restricted to 35 total persons.)
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-4 MHz)
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of SSB radio
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Use proper connectors for wire splice under bridge console.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 11 October 2016
Resolved
Provide correct fire extinguisher brackets for 02 extiguishers
Ownership record
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