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JAMES B. FRANCIS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named JAMES B. FRANCIS

JAMES B. FRANCIS is a 1980 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 48 inspections since 1985, most recently in June 2026, along with 21 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —.

Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 June 2026.

Built: 1980
Last inspected: 9 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 48
Deficiencies: 21 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

620845

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51150

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

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Maury page id

psix-51150

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations40

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded3

Years with a record 36 calendar years (1985–2026)

The 48 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)32.1 ft × 10.0 ft × 3.2 ft

Registered tonnagegross 6 / net 6

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderPAYNE & FRANKLIN, INC. · N. KINGSTOWN, RI, UNITED STATES · built 1980

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionGasoline Outboard

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portBOSTON, MA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 10 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it6 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
6 - 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

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.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 48

9 June 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8368584

5 June 2024 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7887039

24 April 2024 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7887032

28 March 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7886402

12 May 2022 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7419718

18 August 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7036161

13 June 2019 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6712123

6 May 2019 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6677668

19 June 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6448296

13 June 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6174251

14 June 2016 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5906869

18 June 2014 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4892434

12 June 2012 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4341896

3 May 2012 Deficiency Check · Simplified Stability Test

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4302064

9 December 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4205224

14 April 2009 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3452379

10 June 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3232942

13 June 2007 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2960190

14 June 2006 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2679412

15 June 2005 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2391150

16 June 2004 Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2098005

26 April 2004 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2048108

11 June 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1814080

1 May 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1611172

24 April 2002 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1608596

12 June 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1066677

2 May 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1410547

21 June 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1395483

25 May 1999 Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 799732

10 June 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1126093

4 June 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1109658

12 June 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1088511

7 June 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 876948

8 June 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1019420

16 May 1994 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1169928

17 June 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1135203

9 July 1992 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 944685

10 June 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 957998

11 June 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 912946

31 May 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1236148

13 September 1989 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1194973

13 September 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1342308

22 May 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1041273

17 May 1988 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1351266

14 May 1987 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1024454

16 May 1986 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 996109

21 May 1985 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1297378

15 March 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1288693

Deficiency record · 21

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 9 June 2026 No resolution recorded

To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual inspection within the periods specified in § 176.500(b)(1) and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed. Vessel did not conduct an annual inspection within the allowed timeframe so COI is now invalid. Complete a COI inspection prior to the carriage of passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo

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

Issued 5 June 2024 Resolved

A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Vessel was missing 02 fire buckets and their associated lanyards.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 June 2024
Resolved 13 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel representative sent picture of 03 fire buckets for vessel.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 28 March 2024 Resolved

Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. The vessel missed its annual inspection. Vessel must undergo an inspection for certification prior to operations. 46 CFR 176.500(a)(1)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 March 2024
Resolved 5 June 2024
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory COI.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 12 May 2022 Resolved

Submersible electric bilge pump shall have a positive control valve installed at the hull penetration. The vessel's two bilge pump discharges have a check valve installed. Install a positive control valve for both lines, at the hull penetration.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2022
Resolved 29 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel granted special consideration to use check valve instead of positive control valve.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 12 May 2022 Resolved

A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps. The aft pump did not operate in automatic mode and the fwd pump was not operable at all. Ensure both pumps are operable.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: Both bilge pumps fully operational. Test:SAT

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

Issued 12 May 2022 Resolved

The watertight on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion resistant clip. The vessel is currently using a twisting attachment for the watertight. Replace this with a corrosion resistant clip.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2022
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: O/O installed new corrosion resistant clip.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 13 June 2019 Resolved

A submersible electric bilge pump may be used provided a positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. No valve is installed at the hull penetration.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 July 2019
Resolved 25 June 2019
Resolution: Valve was installed at thru hull.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter

Issued 9 December 2011 Resolved

The vessel's owner/operator has not requested an initial or updated stability letter or h as not certified compliance with the revised stability criteria for assumed average weight per person (AAWPP) of 185 pounds. Based upon a weight ratio calculation, the vessel's capacity is therefore limited to: nn persons (passengers and crew). 46 CFR 170.090

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 June 2012
Resolved 3 May 2012
Resolution: Stability test completed on PATRICK TRACY JACKSON, ON D634854. Vessel''s COI changed to 27 persons.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking

Issued 16 June 2004 Resolved

Install PFD donning placards for both types of jackets.