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SAFARA

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named SAFARA

SAFARA is a 1999 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2004, most recently in September 2025, along with 16 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2004 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 3 September 2025.

Built
1999
Last inspected
3 September 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
15
Deficiencies
16 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
1089409
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDB3208
MISLE id
507121
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
369084000
Maury page id
psix-507121

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations13
…administrative events2
Years with a record 7 calendar years (2004–2025)
The 15 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)58.0 ft × 31.0 ft × 9.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 60 / net 54
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLIGHTSPEED MARINE CORPORATION · BELLINGHAM, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1999
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionAuxiliary Sail
Hull shapeSail (Faired Keel)
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSAN DIEGO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 28 October 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it54 - Simplified, Net Ton
60 - Simplified, Gross 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

WDQ2964MMSI 369084000 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 8 April 2025, expires 8 April 2035
WDH3449MMSI 366884590 · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 26 February 2014, cancelled 27 April 2024 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WDB3208MMSI 366884590 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 11 March 2003, cancelled 11 May 2013 · 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 · 15

3 September 2025 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8226528
25 March 2025 Drydock Exam · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8099545
8 February 2011 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3936685
25 January 2011 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3936721
11 December 2008 Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3381475
25 November 2008 Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3375039
17 July 2008 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3240764
16 May 2007 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2933262
15 June 2006 Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2680527
17 April 2006 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2612991
22 November 2005 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2539526
10 November 2005 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2532684
9 February 2005 Deadweight Survey
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2289331
23 August 2004 Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2174046
20 April 2004 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2049206

Deficiency record · 16

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 September 2025 Resolved
Direct current inverter electrical cables were found penetrating a bulkhead without proper chafing protection, provide cables with adequate chafe protection. 46 CFR 183.200
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided image of bulkhead chafe protection. All SAT
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 September 2025 Resolved
Electrical conductors connected to the earth / ground breaker were found without proper chafing protection. Provide conductors with box fitting connectors to prevent damage to the conductor insulation. 46 CFR 183.200
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided images of chafe protection. All SAT
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 September 2025 Resolved
Exposed direct current positive connections were found on the smart battery protector, provide exposed nuts / terminals with short circuit protection. 46 CFR 183.200
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided images of terminal covers. All SAT
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 September 2025 Resolved
The overcurrent protection (fuse) for the bilge pumps circuit was found with an unknown fuse rating in place. Provide circuit with manufacture labeled current rating fuse. 46 CFR 183.380
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided image of bilge pump fuse rating. All SAT
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 September 2025 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Dead end wires found in FWD peak. Remove dead end wiring or place into a terminal box. 46 CFR 183.200 (c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided images dead-end wires that are reconnected to speakers. All SAT
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 3 September 2025 Resolved
Vessel’s EPIRB was installed inside the wheelhouse. Vessel to relocate EPIRB storage in a location where it could automatically float free and activate. 46CFR180.64
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided image of EPIRB relocated portside on the weather deck. All SAT
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 3 September 2025 Resolved
The owner shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of the following: On a sailing vessel all spars, standing rigging, running rigging, blocks, fittings, and sails. Some of the vessel rigging was not properly secured. Look over all rigging to ensure it is all properly secured. 46 CFR 176.802
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel properly secured rigging with lock wire. All SAT
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 3 September 2025 Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. Bilge pump indicator at helm was not installed. Provide visual/audible indicator for bilge pump alarms at operating station. Also, a visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. 46 CFR 182.530
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 September 2025
Resolution: Completed a video conference with POC of an operational test of all high level alarms that were added at the operating station. All SAT
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 17 July 2008 Resolved
Your vessel must undergo a satisfactory Hull Exam prioro to carrying passengers and to the satisfaction of an attending USCG Marine Inspector no later than 18AUG2008.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 August 2008
Resolved 10 July 2009
Resolution: Credit for dry dock exam given on this date.
Deck/Cargo › Ballast › Valves
Issued 17 April 2006 Resolved
Repair or replace defective ball valve in portside lazarette; thru-hull fitting for water maker.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 May 2006
Resolved 19 April 2006
Resolution: Valve replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 22 November 2005 Resolved
Provide 01 lifejacket as per 46CFR180.71(a) until lifejacket is provided. Total persons allowed is reduced by 01 for a total of 14.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 December 2005
Resolved 23 November 2005
Resolution: Life Jacket Provided
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 22 November 2005 Resolved
Provide floating water light for ring buoy as per 46CFR180.70(d).
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 December 2005
Resolved 23 November 2005
Resolution: Water light provided.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 10 November 2005 Resolved
Perform pressure test on fuel tank prior to installation.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 December 2005
Resolved 14 November 2005
Resolution: Performed satisfactory pressure test on fuel tank.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 10 November 2005 Resolved
Complete installation tests IAW 46CFR182.440.c.2.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 December 2005
Resolved 15 November 2005
Resolution: Completed installation tests IAW 46CFR182.440.c.2.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 20 April 2004 Resolved
Renew cutlass bearing on port shaft.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 May 2004
Resolved 20 April 2004
Resolution: Renewed cutlass bearing on port shaft.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Valve
Issued 20 April 2004 Resolved
Renew port main engine seawater intake valve.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 May 2004
Resolved 20 April 2004
Resolution: Renewed port main engine seawater intake valve.

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.