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NECESSITY

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1920s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named NECESSITY

NECESSITY is a 1925 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 43 inspections since 1985, most recently in December 2020, along with 44 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —.

Records from 1985 to 2020. Most recent: inspection, 9 December 2020.

Built
1925
Last inspected
9 December 2020
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
43
Deficiencies
44 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with
1 other vessel

Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
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Call sign
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MISLE id
50685
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-50685

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations31
…administrative events8
…with no type recorded4
Years with a record 29 calendar years (1985–2020)
The 43 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 6 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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

Tonnage as PSIX records it4 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
4 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

Inspected as a tow unit · 1

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

BRECK MARSHALL Passenger (Uninspected) · MISLE 1294579 · 15 June 2014 · activity 4898395

Inspection history · 43

9 December 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7109077
27 June 2016 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5921102
1 October 2015 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5731329
19 June 2014 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4893393
15 June 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4898395
25 January 2012 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4231305
5 July 2011 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4064114
11 May 2009 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3473926
25 March 2009 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3440406
21 May 2008 Annual Inspection · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3214386
29 January 2008 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3138299
24 May 2007 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2940078
7 May 2007 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2925170
4 April 2006 COI Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2616151
7 July 2005 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2418124
14 April 2005 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2337010
13 December 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2258117
19 May 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2071991
27 April 2004 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2098909
23 September 2003 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1911320
21 May 2003 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1798034
4 April 2002 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1600874
9 May 2001 COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1370240
3 May 2001 Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1463662
30 June 2000 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1376093
5 April 1999 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1449159
24 February 1999 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 796570
22 January 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 787707
31 March 1998 COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 787277
29 April 1997 Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1091989
8 April 1996 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1079576
5 April 1995 COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 854057
18 April 1994 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1168662
10 May 1993 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1135730
3 April 1992 Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 957434
2 April 1991 Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 957268
9 December 1988 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 898163
28 July 1987 Administrative
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1029833
7 November 1986 Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1023615
6 August 1986 COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1001144
30 July 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1309019
28 June 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 984441
5 April 1985 Credit Drydock
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 994150

Deficiency record · 44

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 7 July 2016 No resolution recorded
Prior to taking on passengers conduct man overboard drill.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 1 October 2015 Resolved
Life line was deteriorating. Replace with dark line to reduce U/V damage.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 November 2015
Resolved 5 October 2015
Resolution: Lifering had new line attached to the ring and replaced deteriorating grab line.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 5 July 2011 Resolved
COI expired on May 9, 2011. Vessel operated May 28 - July 1, 2011 with expired COI.
Due 5 July 2011
Resolved 5 July 2011
Resolution: COI exam conducted to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
Stability › Incline Test › General
Issued 29 January 2008 Resolved
Vessel required to complete simplified stability test prior to next drydock.
Due 31 May 2009
Resolved 21 May 2008
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory SST. Vessel passed with 21 people at 185 lbs.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 4 August 2005 Resolved
Proved a total of 3 red and 3 orange hand held flares.
Due 11 August 2005
Resolved 15 August 2005
Resolution: Flares and smoke provided.
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Hose, Cooling System (4 cycle)
Issued 4 August 2005 Resolved
Replace jacket water hose.
Due 9 September 2005
Resolved 15 August 2005
Resolution: Jacket Water hose replaced.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 4 August 2005 Resolved
Provide 2 battery operated flashlights.
Due 11 August 2005
Resolved 15 August 2005
Resolution: Provided 2 operational flashlights
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Size
Issued 7 July 2005 Resolved
Provide 24 inch eing buoy with retro.
Due 11 August 2005
Resolved 15 August 2005
Resolution: Provided 24 inch ring buoy.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 7 July 2005 Resolved
Provide charts and pubs on vsl for operating AOR.
Due 11 August 2005
Resolved 15 August 2005
Resolution: Charts and pubs provided.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 7 July 2005 Resolved
Provide first aid kit on board vsl.
Due 11 August 2005
Resolved 15 August 2005
Resolution: First Aid kit onboard
Documentation › Manifests/Lists › Muster List/Emergency Instructions
Issued 7 July 2005 Resolved
Provide emergency instruction list and life jacket donning placards.
Due 11 August 2005
Resolved 15 August 2005
Resolution: Emergency instruction placard posted
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 7 July 2005 Resolved
Install stern light.
Due 11 August 2005
Resolved 15 August 2005
Resolution: Stern light installed
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Hose, Cooling System (4 cycle)
Issued 7 July 2005 Resolved
Provide 2 hose clamps for overboard discharge.
Due 11 August 2005
Resolved 15 August 2005
Resolution: Completed
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 7 July 2005 Resolved
Provide hand held bilge pump.
Due 11 August 2005
Resolved 15 August 2005
Resolution: Provided portable bilge pump.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 23 September 2003 Resolved
Paint hailing port on stren of vsl.
Due 22 October 2003
Resolved 19 November 2003
Resolution: Hailing port painted on stern.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 23 September 2003 Resolved
Repair excessive water leak at shaftlog.
Due 29 September 2003
Resolved 29 September 2003
Resolution: Packing replaced, leak stopped.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 23 September 2003 Resolved
Install visual alarm on bilge high level alarm.
Due 7 October 2003
Resolved 19 November 2003
Resolution: Visual alram installed.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation
Issued 23 September 2003 Resolved
Provide instructions and prove proper operation of vapor detection system. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Vapor detection system
Due 29 September 2003
Resolved 29 September 2003
Resolution: Test completed IAW Fireboy guidance.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements
Issued 21 May 2003 Resolved
Replace water cooled shaft bearing. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bearing
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 June 2003
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 4 April 2002 Resolved
Restencil lifejackets with new vessel name. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marking
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 April 2002
Resolved 5 April 2002
Resolution: Received fax confirmation from O/O indicating compliance.
Engineering
Issued 4 April 2002 Resolved
Provide portable light at operator's station. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Portable Light
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 April 2002
Resolved 5 April 2002
Resolution: Received fax confirmation from O/O indicating compliance.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 30 June 2000 Resolved
Make repairs to broken and or rotted side-shell frames #10 stbd, 11 stbd, 12 port & stbd, and 13 port.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2000
Resolved 30 June 2000
Construction/Loadline
Issued 30 June 2000 Resolved
Renew caulking as appropriate.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2000
Resolved 30 June 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 30 June 2000 Resolved
Renew retroreflective tape on 2 adult and 2 child sized life jackets.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2000
Resolved 30 June 2000
Navigation
Issued 30 June 2000 Resolved
Provide a tiller or other means of emergency steering.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2000
Resolved 30 June 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 30 June 2000 Resolved
Provide a first aid kit.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2000
Resolved 30 June 2000
Construction/Loadline
Issued 30 June 2000 Resolved
Renew improper bilge piping/hose with hose rated SAE J-1942.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2000
Resolved 30 June 2000
Fire Fighting
Issued 30 June 2000 Resolved
Weight test B-II portable CO2 fire extinguisher.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2000
Resolved 30 June 2000
Documentation
Issued 30 June 2000 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2000
Resolved 30 June 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 30 June 2000 Resolved
Provide training program and proof of conducting quarterly training and drills.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2000
Resolved 30 June 2000
Deck/Cargo
Issued 30 June 2000 Resolved
Provide an anchor.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2000
Resolved 30 June 2000
Documentation
Issued 30 June 2000 Resolved
Provide copy of current drug testing contract.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2000
Resolved 30 June 2000
Fire Fighting
Issued 30 June 2000 Resolved
Provide a hand fire pump or three - 2 1/2 gallon fire buckets.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 June 2000
Resolved 30 June 2000
Electrical
Issued 31 March 1998 Resolved
EQUIP VESSEL WITH CORROSION PROOF LINED BATTERY BOX.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 April 1998
Resolved 9 April 1998
Fire Fighting
Issued 29 April 1997 Resolved
Install bracket for B-II portable fire extinguisher.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 May 1997
Resolved 15 May 1997
Engineering
Issued 8 April 1996 Resolved
INSTALL FLAME BOWL TO FUEL FILTER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 1996
Resolved 10 September 1996
Engineering
Issued 8 April 1996 Resolved
MARK LOCATION OF FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 May 1996
Resolved 10 September 1996
Construction/Loadline
Issued 7 November 1986 Resolved
PORTSIDE REPLACE THE 9TH PLANK FROM THE KEEL APPROXIMATELY 15' COMMENCING FROM ABOVE 6' FROM THE STERN.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 November 1986
Resolved 7 November 1986
Navigation
Issued 6 August 1986 Resolved
RE-SECURE STUFFING BOX FOR RUDDER POST.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 August 1986
Resolved 6 August 1986
Engineering
Issued 6 August 1986 Resolved
PROVIDE A NEW FUEL TANK VENT LINE WHICH MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF 46 CFR 182.15-35.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 August 1986
Resolved 6 August 1986
Navigation
Issued 30 July 1986 Resolved
PROVIDE SEPARATE SWITCH FOR ANCHOR LIGHT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 July 1986
Resolved 30 July 1986
Engineering
Issued 30 July 1986 Resolved
PROVIDE EXHAUST COOLING ALARM IN COMPLIANCE WITH 46 CFR 182.15-15 (B)(5).
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 July 1986
Resolved 30 July 1986
Engineering
Issued 30 July 1986 Resolved
SEAL DECK IN WAY OF FUEL OIL FILL PIPE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 July 1986
Resolved 30 July 1986
Construction/Loadline
Issued 28 June 1985 Resolved
INSTALL VENTILATION DUCTS WITH COWLS OR SCOOPS ON ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND INTO FUEL TANK SPACE (46 CFR 182.15-45). THIS REQUIREMENT IS TO BE COM- PLETED TO THE SATISFACTION OF A COAST GUARD INSPECTOR NOT LATER THAN 15 JULY 1985.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 June 1985
Resolved 28 June 1985

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.