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OCEAN EXPLORER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O)

OCEAN EXPLORER is a 1999 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2016, most recently in November 2025, along with 23 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2015.

Records from 2005 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 6 November 2025.

Built
1999
Last inspected
6 November 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
23
Deficiencies
23 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2005–2015

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 6 November 2025
Recorded inspections23
…physical examinations20
…administrative events2
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 23 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

US Official No.
1086654
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDF5559
MISLE id
503090
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-503090

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)54.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 6.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 21 / net 17
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderKVICHAK MARINE INDUSTRIES · SEATTLE WA, UNITED STATES · built 1999
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portMAALAEA, HI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 25 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it21 - Simplified, Gross Ton
17 - Simplified, 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 · 23

6 November 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Wailuku · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8265260
16 April 2025 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8067179
7 November 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Wailuku · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8031661
13 November 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7824105
7 April 2023 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7643863
13 October 2022 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7576774
16 November 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7352120
2 November 2021 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7362170
12 April 2021 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7173761
21 October 2020 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7081849
10 July 2020 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7003147
20 March 2020 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6929788
25 September 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6820923
9 April 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6663054
24 October 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6567742
30 July 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6496067
17 April 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6393658
6 April 2018 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6386285
10 November 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6304771
16 October 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6289469
4 May 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5867420
24 March 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC GALVESTON ISLAND (WPB 1349) · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5841499
8 January 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5794217

Deficiency record · 23

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 7 April 2023 Resolved
A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of aluminum vessels. A forward structural bulkhead and the aft watertight bulkhead in the vessel's starboard forepeak has significant wastage. Submit repair plan for approval. Prior to credit drydock. 46 CFR 177.300(d)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 April 2023
Resolved 18 April 2023
Resolution: Appropriate repairs made.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 7 April 2023 Resolved
A vessel must comply with the structural design requirements of aluminum vessels. On the port side, five cracked welds were found. One in the forepeak, two in the storage void, one in the mid-ship void, and one in the lazarette. Scarf and renew forepeak, mid-ship, and lazarette welds, and grind down storage void weld prior to credit drydock. 46 CFR 177.300(d)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 April 2023
Resolved 18 April 2023
Resolution: Appropriate repairs made.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 April 2023 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect from electrical hazards. There is a dead end wire on the forward part of the starboard engine. Remove or secure the dead end wire prior to credit drydock. 46 CFR 183.200(b)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 April 2023
Resolved 18 April 2023
Resolution: Wire removed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 13 October 2022 Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station must carry a radio operator who: holds a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. The master onboard did not have valid radio operator permit. Provide proof of valid radio operator permit. 47 CFR 80.158 (e)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 October 2022
Resolved 20 October 2022
Resolution: MROP provided.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 13 October 2022 Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with §80.59 once every five years. Vessel does not have a valid Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. 47 CFR 80.903
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 27 October 2022
Resolved 13 October 2022
Resolution: Provided Radio telephony certificate.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 13 October 2022 Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. One starboard and three port engine room vent closure did not seal properly. Repaired all vent closures. 46 CFR 182.465(h)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 13 October 2022
Resolution: Provided vent closure with proper seal.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 13 October 2022 Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Be capable of manual actuation from outside the space in addition to automatic actuation by a heat detector; automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space; and Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The starboard engine room fireboy did not shut down engine during simulated activation test. Repaired fireboy system in accordance with manufacture instructions and provided evidence of proper operation. 46 CFR 181.420
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 13 October 2022
Resolution: Provided satisfactory operation of starboard fireboy.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 November 2021 Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Electrical box and amplifier not mounted. Mount electrical box and amplifier. 46 CFR 183.200
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 December 2021
Resolved 22 November 2021
Resolution: Electrical boxes mounted.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 16 November 2021 Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Some visual alarms very dim. Provide visual alarm that can be seen during daylight operations. 46 CFR 182.530
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 December 2021
Resolved 22 November 2021
Resolution: New lights provided.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 November 2021 Resolved
An EAP training program must be conducted for the employer's crewmembers and supervisory personnel. The training program must include at least the following elements: the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use on personal health, safety, and work environment; the manifestations and behavioral cues that may indicate drug and alcohol use and abuse; and documentation of training given to crewmembers and Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. Provide proof of completed EAP training for all supervisory personnel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 December 2021
Resolved 30 November 2021
Resolution: Supervisors completed required EAP Training.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Ring buoy line wasted and parted. Replace with new ring buoy.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 November 2020
Resolved 5 November 2020
Resolution: New ring buoy provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Spacers missing from in between stacked life floats. Provide spacers in between life floats.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Spacer provided.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - operational damage
Issued 21 October 2020 Resolved
Bulkhead has penetration between starboard tank room and void. Make bulkhead watertight.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 November 2020
Resolved 4 November 2020
Resolution: Bulkhead penetration watertight.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 20 March 2020 Resolved
Port CO2 system self-activation pilot cylinder failed weight inspection. Renew/repair in accordance with 46 CFR 176.810. Vessel crew is to conduct training and log in vessel logbook the lack of self activation function of port fixed fire extinguishing system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 April 2020
Resolved 10 July 2020
Resolution: FIREBOY pre-engineered system installed, CO2 system removed.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 16 October 2017 Resolved
Chart outdated.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 October 2017
Resolved 10 November 2017
Resolution: New chart provided.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 16 October 2017 Resolved
MIS report missing.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 October 2017
Resolved 10 November 2017
Resolution: Provided.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 16 October 2017 Resolved
Improper repair to top of stbd rudder/eng room bulkhead. Bulkhead will need to be inserted at next drydock necessitating removal of stbd fuel tank.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2018
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: Item cleared via pictures vessel rep emailed.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 16 October 2017 Resolved
Epoxy filling pitting in collision blkhd and bottome plate in forepeak. Both areas require insert at next drydock. Crew is to monitor weekly and record in vessel log.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2018
Resolved 12 June 2018
Resolution: Item cleared via pictures vessel rep emailed.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 16 October 2017 Resolved
Stbd eng wet exhaust patched with epoxy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 October 2017
Resolution: Exhaust renewed.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 8 January 2016 Resolved
Medicine chest was disorganized and dirty.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 January 2016
Resolution: Vessel cleaned and organized first aid kit.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 8 January 2016 Resolved
2 adult lifejackets were not in serviceable condition.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 January 2016
Resolution: Vessel replaced lifejackets with new ones.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 8 January 2016 Resolved
Stbd nav light was not operable.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 January 2016
Resolution: Vessel replaced stbd nav light.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 8 January 2016 Resolved
Exhaust lagging was not in place.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 January 2016
Resolution: Exhaust lagging was placed back on both engines.

Casualty record · 2

14 January 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2323954
4 April 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5103976
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.