HITCH HIKER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

HITCH HIKER is a 1972 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 41 inspections since 1985, most recently in April 2026, along with 39 deficiencies.

Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 April 2026.

Built: 1972
Last inspected: 20 April 2026
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 41
Deficiencies: 39 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

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WDB7050

52564

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UNITED STATES

MMSI

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Maury page id

psix-52564

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations38

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded1

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

The 41 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

Tonnage as PSIX records it3 - Simplified, Gross Ton
2 - Simplified, Net Ton
0 - Dead Weight, 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.

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 · 41

20 April 2026 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8350882

8 May 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8112636

15 May 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7904765

12 May 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7680366

7 June 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7445143

19 April 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7178515

4 May 2020 Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6947829

9 April 2020 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6923912

19 April 2019 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6653538

19 April 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6726637

3 April 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6372446

4 April 2017 Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6083309

2 May 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5866997

15 May 2014 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4842898

6 June 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4335625

26 March 2009 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3439957

25 March 2008 Deficiency Check · Simplified Stability Test · Re-Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3171202

6 March 2007 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2882549

21 April 2006 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2630529

12 April 2005 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2331847

30 April 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1780602

25 April 2002 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1494452

23 April 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1412274

25 April 2000 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1429337

20 May 1998 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1126936

23 May 1997 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 781954

23 April 1996 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 840618

20 April 1995 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1357385

20 April 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1359886

30 April 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1407174

30 March 1993 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1454021

20 March 1992 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1322658

1 April 1991 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1231443

11 May 1990 Drydock Extension

Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 918592

12 April 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1231944

17 April 1989 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1031377

19 April 1988 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1032111

26 October 1987 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1328502

28 May 1986 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 984912

15 April 1986 Re-Inspection · Credit Drydock

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1306609

12 April 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 985912

Deficiency record · 39

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 8 May 2025 Resolved

Equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Seal the fwd engine room bulkhead penetrations.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2025
Resolved 28 May 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence of penetrations sealed.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 15 May 2024 Resolved

Provision shall be made by means of plugs, covers, etc., to prevent the admission of air into the space protected. No closure devices were provided for the 3 ER ventilation ducts. OLD T 46 CFR 181.20-35

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 May 2024
Resolved 15 May 2024
Resolution: Closure stuffings provided.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved

A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. First aid kit medicine expired.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2023
Resolved 15 May 2023
Resolution: Unexpired medicine and a tourniquet have been placed in first aid kit.

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

Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved

Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material. No retro tape on the ring life buoy.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2023
Resolved 15 May 2023
Resolution: Retroreflective tape has been placed on the ring life buoy.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved

Remote fuel shutoff must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1-in high with the purpose of the valve. No markings to indicate fuel shutoff.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 May 2023
Resolution: Emergency fuel shutoff was properly marked.

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

Issued 7 June 2022 Resolved

Portable fire extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Portable extinguishers shall be installed on a hanger or bracket intended for such purpose. Vessel fire extinguishers are not mounted.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 June 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Fire extinguishers have been mounted to the vessel.

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

Issued 7 June 2022 Resolved

A vessel must carry one floating waterlight unless it is limited to daytime operations. Vessel waterlight does not work. Vessel is limited to daylight operations until light is working.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 June 2022
Resolved 15 June 2022
Resolution: Waterlight battery has been replaced and is working properly.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)

Issued 19 April 2019 Resolved

Engineroom hatch not weather tight.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 May 2019
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: New hatch gasket installed.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems

Issued 19 April 2019 Resolved

Fuel shut off at tank not accessible in an emergency.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 May 2019
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: Access established for emergency fuel shut off at fuel tank.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter

Issued 27 March 2008 Resolved

Complete a simplified stability test.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2008
Resolved 2 May 2008
Resolution: Vessel underwent stab test.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter

Issued 26 March 2008 Resolved

Provide and post copy of current stability letter.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2008
Resolved 2 May 2008
Resolution: Stab letter issued.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL

Issued 26 March 2008 Resolved

Provide copy of FCC safety certificate for marine radio.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2008
Resolved 2 May 2008
Resolution: Noted FCC safety cert in place from Cay electronics.

Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone

Issued 26 March 2008 Resolved

Prove all licensed masters have marine radio operator permits (FCC).

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2008
Resolved 2 May 2008
Resolution: Noted licenses for all masters.

Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Pipe Flange

Issued 26 March 2008 Resolved

Minimize or completely stop leak at packing gland for rudder.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2008
Resolved 2 May 2008
Resolution: Rudder packing noted to be leak free.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 26 March 2008 Resolved

Update medical kit.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2008
Resolved 2 May 2008
Resolution: Med kit noted to be current.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass

Issued 26 March 2008 Resolved

Prove magnetic compass light properly operates.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 April 2008
Resolved 2 May 2008
Resolution: Mag compass light noted to be properly operating.

Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping

Issued 21 April 2006 Resolved

Properly repair the MDE R/W suction line ensure all R/W system components are in satisfactory condition and to conduct an underway operational test of the engine.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 April 2006
Resolved 27 April 2006

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable

Issued 21 April 2006 Resolved

Replace deteriorated life ring.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 April 2006

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Pre-employment

Issued 13 April 2005 Resolved

Prior to operating launch, operators must complete pre-employment screening for drug program.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 May 2005
Resolution: Operator provided evidence of negative pre-employment drug test results.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment

Issued 12 April 2005 Resolved

Provide Drug/Alcohol Program verification from Newport Alliance. Renewed paperwork, but has not received documentation verifying renewal at time of inspection.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2005
Resolved 13 May 2005
Resolution: Consortium membership verification provided.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage

Issued 12 April 2005 Resolved

Secure child life preservers in separate area or bag and clearly mark the new location.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2005
Resolved 13 May 2005
Resolution: Child lifejackets were stowed in a clearly marked location separate from adult lifejackets. Stowage location was under the seat in the forward part of the vessel.

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Duct Hatches

Issued 12 April 2005 Resolved

Repair ventilation flap and make compartment airtight (engine room).

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2005
Resolved 13 May 2005
Resolution: Observed ventilation flap working properly. Vessel operator had re-connected controlling wire.

Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor Rope

Issued 12 April 2005 Resolved

SEcure rope on anchor chain.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2005
Resolved 13 May 2005
Resolution: Observed rope attaches to anchor chain.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking

Issued 12 April 2005 Resolved

Label all areas/boxes where life jackets are located with numbers.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2005
Resolved 13 May 2005
Resolution: Lifejacket locations were labeled with number of life jackets inside.

Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern

Issued 12 April 2005 Resolved

Provide two working flashlights.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2005
Resolved 13 May 2005
Resolution: Observed two working flashlights on board.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 12 April 2005 Resolved

Secure hanging bonding wire to rudder.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2005
Resolved 13 May 2005
Resolution: Observed bonding wire connected to rudder.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)

Issued 30 April 2003 Resolved

MARK VESSELS NAME ON THROWABLE RING BUOY. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marking

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2003
Resolved 30 April 2003
Resolution: STENCILED PRIOR TO COMPLETING INSPECTION.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve

Issued 30 April 2003 Resolved

MARK LOCATION OF EMERGENCY SHUT OFF FUEL VALVE ON DECK.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2003
Resolved 30 April 2003
Resolution: CORRECTED PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF INSPECTION.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition

Issued 30 April 2003 Resolved

REPLACED (5) TYPE II PFD'S, STRAPES AND RETRO TAPE NOT IN SERVICABLE CONDITION.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2003
Resolved 30 April 2003
Resolution: PFD''S REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW, PFD''S STENCILED WITH VESSEL NAME ON THE SPOT.

Documentation

Issued 25 April 2002 Resolved

PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL AUDIT

Due 13 May 2002
Resolved 15 May 2002

Documentation

Issued 25 April 2002 Resolved

PROVIDE EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS AS PER 46CFR185.510

Due 13 May 2002
Resolved 15 May 2002

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)

Issued 25 April 2002 Resolved

LABEL STORAGE AREA FOR CHILD LIFEJACKETS

Due 13 May 2002
Resolved 15 May 2002

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys

Issued 25 April 2002 Resolved

LABEL RING BUOY WITH NAME OF VESSEL, APPLY RETRO-REFLECTIVE TAPE, AND PROVIDE A WATERLIGHT WITH 3' OF LINE AND A NON-CORROSIVE CLIP.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 13 May 2002
Resolved 15 May 2002

Lifesaving

Issued 25 April 2002 Resolved

PROVIDE DONNING PLACARD FOR LIFEJACKETS

Due 13 May 2002
Resolved 15 May 2002

Engineering

Issued 25 April 2002 Resolved

PROVIDE METAL BOWL UNDER FUEL STRAINER

Due 13 May 2002
Resolved 15 May 2002

Unknown

Issued 23 April 2001 Resolved

Provide vessel with required documents and logs.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 2001
Resolved 14 May 2001

Unknown

Issued 23 April 2001 Resolved

Restricrted from carrying passengers without operators enrolled in drug testing program.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 2001
Resolved 14 May 2001

Lifesaving

Issued 15 April 1986 Resolved

PROVIDE ONE (1) ADDITIONAL ADULT PFD ON BOARD.

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 April 1986
Resolved 15 April 1986

Documentation

Issued 15 April 1986 Resolved

PROVIDE AND POST ON BOARD THE EMERGENCY CHECK OFF LIST.

Condition: Unknown
Due 15 April 1986
Resolved 15 April 1986

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.