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FREEDOM ELITE

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named FREEDOM ELITE

FREEDOM ELITE is a 1999 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 40 inspections since 1999, most recently in April 2025, along with 49 deficiencies and 2 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded.

Records from 1999 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 28 April 2025.

Built: 1999
Last inspected: 28 April 2025
Documentation: Case Pending · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 40
Deficiencies: 49 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: 1 with no removal date recorded

Identity

1088137

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WDD4775

505313

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367148870

Maury page id

psix-505313

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations34

…administrative events6

Years with a record 26 calendar years (1999–2025)

The 40 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)80.8 ft × 20.0 ft × 6.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 76 / net 51

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)80.8 ft × 20.0 ft × 6.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 169 / net 61

BuilderMID-CITY STEEL FABRICATING & SKIPPERLINER INDUSTRIES · LA CROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 1999

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portPHILADELPHIA, PA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationCase Pending · issued 15 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 it169 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
76 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
61 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
51 - 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 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

WDD4775MMSI 367148870 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 August 2026, expires 3 November 2036 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)

WCZ5288MMSI not assigned · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 18 October 1999, cancelled 19 December 2009 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)

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 · 40

28 April 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8121722

1 May 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7900304

5 January 2024 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7845488

9 May 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7671480

3 February 2022 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7390121

3 December 2021 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7361153

15 March 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7156749

27 January 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7132381

23 September 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7063762

26 November 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6861913

20 November 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6575340

31 August 2018 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6533846

9 August 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6505914

31 October 2017 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6290965

1 December 2016 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6050529

19 January 2016 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5799827

2 November 2015 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5755548

28 October 2014 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5091097

24 January 2012 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4232878

1 December 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4199527

10 January 2011 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3923849

19 January 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3666079

26 January 2009 Excursion Permit

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3424945

3 November 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3356484

3 April 2008 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3197172

6 November 2007 COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3094082

2 March 2007 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2880604

25 April 2006 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2632834

1 November 2005 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2525728

2 May 2005 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2347331

27 February 2004 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2014201

12 January 2004 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1982312

24 October 2003 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1935011

25 November 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1710218

28 June 2002 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1636930

11 December 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1485118

6 November 2001 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1370413

6 January 2000 Administrative

Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 813060

18 November 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1399243

14 October 1999 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1410189

Deficiency record · 49

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 28 April 2025 Resolved

Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Vessel had temporary type clamps on batteries in the engine room. //46 CFR 184.350(d)//

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2025
Resolved 20 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced temporary connectors with permanent type connectors.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 28 April 2025 Resolved

All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations, and not used as a means of support, except that on vessels of not more than 65 feet in length. Overhead cable and wiring in the engine room was supported using plastic tie wraps. //46 CFR 183.340(b)(4)//

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2025
Resolved 20 May 2025
Resolution: Metal supports were installed for supporting electrical cables in engine room.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 28 April 2025 Resolved

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. The centerline flowmeter wires were exposed, and the flowmeter was disconnected. //46 CFR 183.200(b)//

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2025
Resolved 20 May 2025
Resolution: Flowmeter was reconnected with no exposed wires.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 28 April 2025 Resolved

Flexible nonmetallic materials (hose) may be used in vital and non-vital systems where permitted by paragraph (e) of this section. Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J-1942. Hose end fittings must comply with SAE J-1475. Flexible hoses on fire main/bilge system in the engine room were dry rotted and not in compliance with SAE J-1942. Hoses were double clamped with no hose end fittings complying with SAE J-1475. //46 CFR 182.720(b)// //46 CFR 182.720(e)//

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2025
Resolved 20 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced flexible hoses with permanent steel pipe.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 9 May 2023 Resolved

General design, installation, and maintenance requirements. Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: (c) Minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Vessel's electrical 240 panel had an exposed peephole of approx. 1.5in in diameter. 46 CFR 183.200(c)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 May 2023
Resolved 10 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel covered opening with a metal plate.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 9 May 2023 Resolved

Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant OCMI, but must not be fewer than the minimum number required by ... provisions of this section. Required fire extinguisher on the port side aft accommodation space on the 01 deck was undercharged. 46 CFR 181.500(a)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel installed a new fire extinguisher to meet requirement in the presence of MI.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 9 May 2023 Resolved

At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. If more than one ring life buoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Vessel had lifelines attached on all ring life buoys on board. 46 CFR 180.70(c)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel removed lifeline from remaining life rings in the presence of MI.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)

Issued 9 May 2023 Resolved

A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, except that the following hatches may be weathertight:...a hatch cover must (1) have securing devices; and (2) be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Vessel lazarette hatch did not have a securing device attached to it. 46 CFR 179.360(b)(1),(2)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel drilled a hole and attached the captive chain in the presence of the MI.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 23 February 2022 Resolved

Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. Fuel shut off linkage cable sheathing is broken at the valves, prohibiting the ability to reopen the valves without chafing the wire.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Operator installed new cable linkage to fuel shut-off valves.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 23 February 2022 Resolved

Nonconducting mats or grating must be provided on the deck in front of each switchboard and, if accessible from the rear, on the deck in the rear of the switchboard. No nonconducting matting in front of switchboard.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Operator installed electrical safe mat in front of switchboard

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 23 February 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. Port damper does not close completely.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 February 2022
Resolution: Operator welded tab to allow air damper pull to close the damper and maintain closed when let go.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)

Issued 23 February 2022 Resolved

A space containing diesel machinery must be fitted with adequate means such as drip proof ventilators, ducts, or louvers, to provide sufficient air for proper operation of main engines and auxiliary engines. Fresh air intake ventilation fan covered in grease

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Operator cleaned intake fan

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 23 February 2022 Resolved

Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Old vessel name is on one side of life jackets.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 February 2022
Resolution: Operator covered the name of the old vessel on life jackets

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 23 February 2022 Resolved

Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Ring buoy missing retroreflexive material.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 February 2022
Resolution: Operator installed proper retrofelective material on ring buoy

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 23 February 2022 Resolved

At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. If more than one ring life buoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Life buoy missing lifeline.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 February 2022
Resolution: Operator attached lifeline to ring buoy

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)

Issued 23 February 2022 Resolved

A bilge suction must be fitted with a suitable strainer having an open area not less than three times the area of the bilge pipe. Suction strainer in tank space broken.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Operator installed new strainer on bilge suction

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats

Issued 23 February 2022 Resolved

Recovery of a helpless person must be observed from the operating station. Provide proof of ability to observe man overboard from operating station.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Operator installed cameras to provide satisfactory view of exterior of vessel to maintain visual contact of person in the water

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 3 February 2022 Resolved

Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be of a bright color, and containers shall be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high: “DISTRESS SIGNALS”. Found label on container falling off.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 March 2022
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Operator properly labeled Distress Signal kit

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 3 February 2022 Resolved

A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 March 2022
Resolution: Operator posted location/vessel specific emergency broadcast instructions

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles

Issued 3 February 2022 Resolved

A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Hatch to lazarrette has severe corrosion on the retaining ring for the hatch. Corret during next available drydock.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel installed new hatch & ring during drydock act#7361153. Hatch chalk testing witnessed during act#7671480.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings

Issued 3 December 2021 Resolved

A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Realign engine room and aft compartment hatches to eliminate further leaking.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: All hatches have been realigned.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion

Issued 3 December 2021 Resolved

Whenever damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is discovered or suspected, the cognizant OCMI may conduct an internal structural examination in any affected space including fuel tanks, and may require the vessel to be drydocked or taken out of service to assess the extent of the damage, and to effect permanent repairs. Frames are deteriorated in multiple locations. See Narrative.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: All items have been properly repaired.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 9 August 2018 Resolved

Vsl is broadcasting: No static draft information.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 September 2018
Resolved 6 November 2018
Resolution: AIS informaiton updated.

Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Automatic Heat Detectors

Issued 31 October 2017 Resolved

RT01: Demonstrate proper operation of automatic activation of fixed firefighting system for E/R. Fire fighting inspection certificate shall specify maintenance done and faulty components. 46 CFR 181.410(c)(2)(i) Prior To Carry Passengers.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 November 2017
Resolved 2 November 2017
Resolution: Received report from fire system testing company.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame

Issued 3 November 2015 Resolved

Third frame from aft bulkhead in tank void space, port side, IWO chiller strainer was wasted. Crop to good metal and renew.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 November 2015
Resolved 13 November 2015
Resolution: Frame was replaced.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame

Issued 3 November 2015 Resolved

Bottom frame beneath ladder in lazarette, starboard side, wasted. Crop to good metal and renew.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 November 2015
Resolved 13 November 2015

Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Sea Chest

Issued 2 November 2015 Resolved

Sea chest fittings are threaded. Remove and clean for inspection of threads.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 November 2015
Resolved 13 November 2015

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter

Issued 1 December 2011 Resolved

Vessel has not verified compliance with new AAWP (185lb) standard. Total persons allowed on board as per the current COI is now reduced to 134. Upper deck capacity 108.

Due 1 June 2012
Resolved 13 April 2012
Resolution: Vessel and company provided letter, as requested, voluntarily reducing the passenger count IAW AAWP standards.

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Fans

Issued 8 November 2007 Resolved

Make operable the CO2 automatic shutdown for engine room supply fan. Vessel operation allowed with fan remaining secured, as per CG835 and Master's proposal.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 November 2007
Resolved 12 November 2007
Resolution: Corrected

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm