Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 January 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)130.5 ft × 27.0 ft × 11.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 97 / net 66
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)130.5 ft × 27.0 ft × 11.6 ft
ITC tonnagegross 261 / net 78
BuilderFREEPORT SHIPBLDG HULL #261 INC · FREEPORT, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2002
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCHARLESTON, SC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 10 December 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it97 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
261 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
112 - Displacement, Gross Ton
340 - Dead Weight, Gross Ton
66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
78 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 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.
Inspection history · 22
6 January 2026
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8276944
30 January 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8071149
6 January 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8058624
2 February 2024
Special Consideration · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7852456
22 December 2023
Special · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7841764
27 June 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7724503
24 March 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7656388
1 January 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7598904
29 August 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7546292
11 March 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7410184
14 October 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7332537
8 January 2021
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7121511
28 December 2020
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7117461
13 January 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6889350
4 November 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6848871
24 October 2019
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6841212
16 October 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6835966
1 July 2019
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6732624
20 February 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6628960
7 March 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6366840
2 October 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6279586
25 January 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6073499
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 27 June 2023
Resolved
Inspected small passenger vessels with an endorsement for overnight accommodations are required to be equipped with an installed monitoring device(s) to ensure the wakefulness of the assigned watchmen. Witnessed the absence of installed watchman monitoring device(s). Captain is responsible for submitting a plan moving forward detailing how this vessel will comply with this regulation.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2023
Resolved 3 July 2023
Resolution: Received and approved the submitted plans from the vessel owner concerning the vessel's watchman monitoring system associated with the vessel's Overnight Accommodations endorsement; satisfactory.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 March 2022
Resolved
Vessel's bridge has excessive power strips, portable fans, heaters, dehumidifiers and various portable gear permanently installed. Remove or properly install.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 March 2022
Resolution: All items removed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 March 2022
Resolved
Bridge has several extension cords and spliced cords under the console. Remove or properly install.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 March 2022
Resolution: Cords and spliced cables removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 11 March 2022
Resolved
Properly adjust Port F/O tank shutoff valve.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 March 2022
Resolution: Shutoff valves corrected and tested.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 11 January 2021
Resolved
"Rail courses or the equivalent must be installed between a top rail required by paragraph (a) of this section, and the deck so that no open space exists that is more than 305 millimeters (12 inches) high." The rails on board had space openings in excess of the 12 inch maximum requirement. Install lines such that the openings do not exceed 12 inches.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2021
Resolved 12 January 2021
Resolution: Additional rail lines were installed and now meet the regulation. .
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 11 January 2021
Resolved
"Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated." The vessel compass was unable to be illuminated. Install a light such that the compass can be illuminated at night.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2021
Resolved 12 January 2021
Resolution: Light was installed for illumination and now meet the regulation.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 11 January 2021
Resolved
"Each Class 1 door on a vessel in ocean service must be designed to withstand a head of water equivalent to the depth from the sill of the door to the margin line but in no case less than 10 feet (3.05 meter)". The gasket had a cut penetrating through which compromises the doors water tight integrity. Replace gasket to ensure water tight integrity.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2021
Resolved 12 January 2021
Resolution: Gasket has been replaced and is safe for use.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 January 2021
Resolved
"Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018."
There was paint covering large portions of the Type II tape. The Type II tape must be replaced.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 February 2021
Resolved 12 January 2021
Resolution: SOLAS tape has been properly placed on the ring lfie buoys and now meet the regulation.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 October 2019
Resolved
Vessels station bill was not tailored to the vessels crew size. Station Bill should be updated and tailored to the number of crew on board.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 November 2019
Resolved 4 November 2019
Resolution: Station bill was updated to reflect crew size.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel did not have emergency instructions posted on the bridge. Post emergency instructions.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 25 October 2019
Resolved 25 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel posted a copy of the emegency instructions on the bridge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 October 2019
Resolved
Fuel tank vent pipes had damaged flame screens. Replace flame screens.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 November 2019
Resolved 31 October 2019
Resolution: Flame screen replaced.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
Issued the vessel an 835 informing them not to depart until the CG has conducted an ONA exam IAW COMDT message dated R 132000Z SEP 19.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 25 October 2019
Resolved 25 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel recieved ONA exam.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel was not made available to conduct in-service inspection. Vessel is prohibited from carrying passengers overnight until vessel completes in-service inspection to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 October 2019
Resolved 25 October 2019
Resolution: In-service inspection for carrying passengers overnight was conducted by SEC Mobile during vessels DD exam on 10/25/2019.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Pipe Flange
Issued 7 March 2018
Resolved
Repair two fracture on the STBD rudder post/stops.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 March 2018
Resolved 9 March 2018
Resolution: cracked welds were gouged out and re-welded.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Strut
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Excessive pitting on port two propeller struts.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 November 2017
Resolved 26 October 2017
Resolution: Strut pitting filled with aluminum filler and grinded smooth.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 24 October 2017
Resolved
Four cracked welds in port potable water tank.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 November 2017
Resolved 26 October 2017
Resolution: Cracked welds grinded out and properly welded to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 25 January 2017
Resolved
Renew the vessels Safety Radio Certificate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 February 2017
Resolved 26 January 2017
Resolution: Witnessed.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephony Cert.
Issued 25 January 2017
Resolved
Renew the vessels Bridge to Bridge certificate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 February 2017
Resolved 26 January 2017
Resolution: witnessed.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 25 January 2017
Resolved
Conduct a DAPI audit with the USCG MI.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 February 2017
Resolved 7 February 2017
Resolution: Witnessed.