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DIAMOND JIM

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

DIAMOND JIM is a 1980 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2026, along with 39 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 1 casualty investigation in 2010.

Records from 2010 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 10 August 2026.

Built
1980
Last inspected
10 August 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
17
Deficiencies
39 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2010

Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 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 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 10 August 2026
Recorded inspections17
…physical examinations15
…administrative events2
Deficiencies 39 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

US Official No.
627004
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDL3731
MISLE id
52173
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-52173

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)45.0 ft × 15.0 ft × 5.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 28 / net 19
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNEUVILLE BOAT WORKS INC · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1980
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBALTIMORE, MD
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 17 November 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 it28 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
19 - 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 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.
Vessel history report
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Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 17

10 August 2026 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8461620
29 May 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8383516
22 September 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8239465
23 May 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8142314
15 January 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8063898
6 September 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7999502
26 September 2023 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7816514
28 August 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7778319
5 August 2022 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7525361
7 October 2021 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7328164
16 August 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7290110
4 March 2020 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6921796
9 October 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6830799
18 July 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6758382
9 April 2018 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6386335
18 July 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6212910
31 March 2016 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5843923

Deficiency record · 39

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 29 May 2026 Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. MI found that the Hydro static release for the EPIRB was expired. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 705 is other, make repairs within the 5 days.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2026
Resolved 29 May 2026
Resolution: Received picture showing new hydro release.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 29 May 2026 No resolution recorded
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of lifesaving equipment and systems. The top life float is in need of new paint. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 June 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Masthead light and anchor light currently inoperable.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 August 2023
Resolved 6 December 2023
Resolution: Received email from vessel rep with picture that shows the masthead and anchor light illuminated.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry 6 red hand distress signals (160.021 approval) and 6 orange smoke distress signals (160.037 approval). There are currently 4 red hand and 2 orange smoke distress signals onboard the vessel.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 August 2023
Resolved 26 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel distress signals were replaced, currently in compliance with regulation.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. No alcohol testing devices available onboard at time of attendance.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 August 2023
Resolved 26 September 2023
Resolution: Alcohol testing devices found on board as required.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least 2 operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Both flashlights are missing.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 August 2023
Resolved 6 December 2023
Resolution: Received email from vessel rep with pictures appearing to show two new flashlights provided onboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents. Various equipment in first aid kit is expired.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 August 2023
Resolved 26 September 2023
Resolution: First aid kit was replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved
Each ring lifebuoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018. The arrangements must be as specified in IMO Resolution A.658(16). Retroreflective tape on the ring lifebuoy is faded and torn.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 August 2023
Resolved 26 September 2023
Resolution: Retro-reflective type on ring life buoy was replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations, including the requirements for installation certificates to be issued by the FCC, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with 80.59 once every 5 years. If the ship passes the inspection, the technician with issue a Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. The vessel does not hold a valid FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 August 2023
Resolved 26 September 2023
Resolution: FCC Safety radio telephony certificate found to be current.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved
No marine employer shall engage or employ any individual to serve as a crewmember unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer. At time of attendance, there was no objective evidence that the deckhand was listed under the consortium (Alternative Safety and Testing Solutions, Inc.) covered employee list. *Code 705 - Must provide proof of pre-employment testing prior to this deckhand working on the vessel while operating commercially as a SPV.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 September 2024
Resolution: Found satisfactory to attending CG Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved
Each survival craft on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use. The lifefloats, stowage, and outfittings have the following issues that need to be addressed: -One of the waterlight batteries is expired. -The lanyards for the waterlights are not at least 18 feet in length and not attached around the body of the life float [180.175 (f)(4)] -Two of the paddles are not marked with the vessel’s name [185.604 g]. -The two lifefloats are stacked and missing a spacer between them [180.137 (f)].
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 September 2023
Resolved 6 September 2024
Resolution: Found satisfactory to attending CG Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspections. There are various dead-end wires and unconnected ring terminals found in the wiring underneath the wheelhouse console. Connect or properly terminate all wires.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 September 2023
Resolved 6 September 2024
Resolution: Found satisfactory to attending CG Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved
Diesel engine exhaust installations shall be in accordance with 182.15-15. Dry pipe vertical exhausts are permissible if suitably insulated. Sections of the lagging for the dry exhaust piping for the port and starboard main engines are wasted/worn and in need of replacement.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 September 2023
Resolved 6 September 2024
Resolution: Found satisfactory to attending CG Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 August 2022 Resolved
46CFR180.175(f)(2) - Equipment specifications for life floats and buoyant apparatus. The equipment required for lifefloats and buoyant apparatus must meet the following specifications:Paddle. Each paddle must be of at least 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs and buoyant. Paddles were missing from one lifefloat.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 September 2022
Resolved 13 September 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 August 2022 Resolved
46CFR182.100 - All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. P/S raw water intake piping are not stable and need proper bracketing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 September 2022
Resolved 13 September 2022
Resolution: Piping was bracketed. Pictures of def correction was emailed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 August 2022 Resolved
46CFR182.530(a) - On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces: (1) A space with a through-hull fitting below the deepest load waterline, such as a lazarette. Automatic high level alarm in engine room inoperable.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 September 2022
Resolution: Bilge high level alarm for E/R was rewired. Video of def correction was emailed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 5 August 2022 Resolved
46CFR176.830 - At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes. Bilge centerline had excess oil.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 September 2022
Resolution: Excess oil was cleaned out of the bilge. Pictures of def correction was emailed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 16 August 2021 Resolved
The fuel 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. Emergency fuel shutoff valves are inop.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Connection point between the reach rod and the valve was repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 16 August 2021 Resolved
A vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length must be provided with individual bilge lines and bilge suctions for each watertight compartment. The vessel's fixed bilge system is the only one that is present in each watertight compartment, and it is currently inop.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Impeller for the bilge pump was replaced. System tested and operational.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 16 August 2021 Resolved
Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 65.5 °C (150 °F), must be suitably insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. Both the port and STBD engine exhausts have portions that are missing lagging.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 August 2021
Resolution: Additional lagging was added.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 August 2021 Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service. Copper hydraulic line is coming into contact with steering gear, causing damage to the copper piping.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 August 2021
Resolution: Copper hydraulic line reconfigured and item corrected.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 August 2021 Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. Item is required before nightime operations are allowed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 August 2021
Resolution: A new waterlight was added.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 August 2021 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. Generator onboard is inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2021
Resolution: Generator was repaired. Currently operational.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 16 August 2021 Resolved
A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is, or is likely to become, a serious marine incident as defined in §4.03-2 of subchapter A of this chapter shall comply with the requirements of §4.06 in subchapter A of this chapter. Vessel had no proof of documentation of a Consortium.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed the current consortium document. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 March 2020 Resolved
Control cables for engine propulsion were lose upon inspection.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 March 2020
Resolved 14 May 2020
Resolution: Replaced all control cables and mechanisms for system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 4 March 2020 Resolved
Life floats were not properly labeled with capacity.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 March 2020
Resolved 7 May 2020
Resolution: Labeled life floats.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 4 March 2020 Resolved
Life floats were found to be stowed improperly, with no dividing piece in between them, water light improperly attached, and basket improperly attached.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 March 2020
Resolved 7 May 2020
Resolution: Properly stowed both life floats. Properly attached waterlight and baskets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 4 March 2020 Resolved
There was no date of installation or date of expiration for hydrostatic release unit on EPIRB.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 March 2020
Resolved 7 May 2020
Resolution: Replaced hydrostatic release with new one.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 4 March 2020 Resolved
Lagging on exhaust piping was worn down.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 March 2020
Resolved 7 May 2020
Resolution: Added new lagging to location.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 March 2020 Resolved
Exhause piping was found to be leaking on port engine.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 March 2020
Resolved 14 May 2020
Resolution: Repaired leaky exhaust.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 4 March 2020 Resolved
Excess amount of oil was found in the bilge of the engine room.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 March 2020
Resolved 7 May 2020
Resolution: Properly cleaned all bilge locations.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 4 March 2020 Resolved
Dead end wiring was found under bridge console.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 March 2020
Resolved 7 May 2020
Resolution: Repaired and replaced all improper wiring under the bridge console.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 9 April 2018 Resolved
Vessel master/s need to log all man overboard and abandon ship drills and training in addition to the fire drills and training.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 May 2018
Resolved 17 April 2018
Resolution: Logged drills on a new form. All sat.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 9 April 2018 Resolved
Missing a valid FCC SSL.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 May 2018
Resolved 17 April 2018
Resolution: Provided a renewed FCC SSL. All sat.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 9 April 2018 Resolved
VHF does not have digital selective calling setup.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 May 2018
Resolved 17 April 2018
Resolution: Certified technician went aboard and connected the DSC. All sat.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 19 July 2017 Resolved
Improper weak link (oversized) installed on both life floats.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 July 2017
Resolved 20 July 2017
Resolution: Proper weaklinks installed.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Condition
Issued 19 July 2017 Resolved
Extinguisher removed from service due to severe wastage.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 July 2017
Resolved 20 July 2017
Resolution: New fire extinguisher provided.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 19 July 2017 Resolved
Valid EPIRB registration not available.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 July 2017
Resolved 20 July 2017
Resolution: Current EPIRB documentation provided.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 19 July 2017 Resolved
The DSC equipped VHF radio is inoperable.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 July 2017
Resolved 20 July 2017
Resolution: New VHF radio installed and properly setup.

Casualty record · 1

24 May 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3891661
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

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.