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OCEAN EXPLORER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Other hulls named OCEAN EXPLORER

OCEAN EXPLORER is a 1999 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 41 inspections since 1999, most recently in November 2025, along with 47 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2015.

Records from 1999 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 6 November 2025.

Built: 1999
Last inspected: 6 November 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 41
Deficiencies: 47 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2005–2015

Identity

1086654

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WDF5559

503090

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367464640

Maury page id

psix-503090

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations37

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 20 calendar years (1999–2025)

The 41 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.

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 shapeNot recorded

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 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDF5559MMSI 367464640 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 13 August 2020, expires 24 August 2030

WCZ6740MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 February 2000, cancelled 24 April 2010

WCZ5956MMSI 366775190 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 December 1999, cancelled 20 February 2010

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 41

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

9 November 2010 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3887977

12 November 2008 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3361702

24 March 2008 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3170363

6 December 2007 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3110658

2 May 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2920751

2 February 2007 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2866254

3 November 2005 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2507738

19 January 2005 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2276869

14 January 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2323954

3 November 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2234028

30 September 2003 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1917949

25 November 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1705708

9 May 2002 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1615538

17 October 2001 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1373649

1 February 2001 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1057176

31 January 2000 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1045571

23 December 1999 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1369450

2 December 1999 Hull Examination · Plan Review "T" Boat · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1391143

Deficiency record · 47

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.

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