ST. CHARLES BELLE II

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

ST. CHARLES BELLE II is a 1981 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2026, along with 13 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 July 2026.

Built: 1981
Last inspected: 6 July 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 26
Deficiencies: 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

638537

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52757

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-52757

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations26

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)

The 26 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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)48.3 ft × 16.0 ft × 5.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 65 / net 51

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderT D VINETTE COMPANY · ESCANABA, MI, UNITED STATES · built 1981

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portST CHARLES, IL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 15 April 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it65 - Simplified, Gross Ton
51 - Simplified, 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspection history · 26

6 July 2026 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8430719

22 June 2026 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8410196

13 June 2026 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8403770

10 December 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8281954

30 July 2025 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8198663

9 June 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8155367

28 June 2024 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7944398

10 June 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7931580

12 June 2023 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7712819

25 May 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7689599

10 June 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7473869

2 June 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7466772

3 May 2022 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7435938

10 June 2021 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7221154

19 March 2021 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7150877

22 December 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7115203

15 July 2020 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7007501

22 April 2020 Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6942296

8 July 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6808446

1 July 2019 Simplified Stability Test

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6750977

23 August 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6520986

13 June 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6520857

28 April 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6143315

19 April 2017 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6128049

14 June 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5907320

28 March 2016 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5847980

Deficiency record · 13

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

Issued 22 June 2026 Resolved

An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. The vessel has 99 serviceable life jackets. The vessel is restricted to 97 passengers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2026
Resolved 6 July 2026
Resolution: Owner provided photographic evidence of three new, properly marked, lifejackets on board vessel.

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

Issued 13 June 2026 Resolved

A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is:Of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds; The vessel lost steering control while underway with passengers and was able to return to dock without incident. The vessel is not authorized to operate with passengers until the cause of the loss of steering is identified and and repaired to the satisfaction of the local OCMI

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 June 2026
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operation of the vessel's steering system while underway.

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

Issued 9 June 2025 Resolved

Individual bilge suction lines shall be provided with a check valve at some accessible point in the bilge line. A stop check valve at the mainfold will meet the requirements. The individual bilge lines are not provided with a check valve. Provide the same.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 July 2025
Resolved 30 July 2025
Resolution: POC provided pictures of check valves included at foot end before strainer.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 9 June 2025 Resolved

Each circuit breaker must meet UL 489. Panels may use UL 1077 breakers buth the main feed to the panel must be protected by a breaker meeting UL 489 and it must be located as close as practical to battery. Provide on board both vessels 12 VDC panels meeting the above standards.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 30 July 2025
Resolution: POC provided a UL listed fuse and 1077 circuit breakers in the 12V DC panel IAW MSM Vol II.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 10 June 2024 Resolved

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. The battery tender in the machinery space is operated with an extension cord. Install permanent electrical outlet.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2024
Resolved 27 June 2024
Resolution: Received photos from [name withheld] showing new outlet installed for battery tender.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts

Issued 10 June 2024 Resolved

An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Install fixed guards over both propeller shafts in the machinery space.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2024
Resolved 27 June 2024
Resolution: Received photos from [name withheld] showing new shaft guards installed in the machinery space.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles

Issued 3 May 2022 Resolved

Fore peak water tight scuttle flush mount needs gasket replaced.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2022
Resolved 2 June 2022
Resolution: Gasket has been replaced.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)

Issued 3 May 2022 Resolved

Upper deck bench seating boards are not mounted and hardware is missing. Properly mount all seating boards and install hardware prior to carrying passengers on upper deck.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2022
Resolved 2 June 2022
Resolution: Seating boards have been reinstalled with hardware.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 3 May 2022 Resolved

Steering angle indicator at operating station is not operational. Repair or replace.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 June 2022
Resolved 10 June 2022
Resolution: Steering angle indicator has been replaced at operating station.

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

Issued 15 July 2020 Resolved

18 Life jackets were condemmed due to material condition. Vessel is restricted to carrying 82 passengers and 2 crew until 18 new Type I adult PFD's are provided onboard.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 August 2020
Resolved 22 December 2020
Resolution: Proof of purchase of 18 PFD's provided.

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

Issued 13 June 2018 Resolved

06 life adult jackets were condemnded. Passenger count reduced to 94.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 27 June 2018
Resolved 23 August 2018
Resolution: Documented life jacket replaement

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service

Issued 19 April 2017 Resolved

Have extinguishers serviced prior to carrying passengers for hire after 30 April 2017. Extinguishers were last serviced in 04/16

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: Examined fire extinguighers and service report

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational

Issued 19 April 2017 Resolved

Void space number 3 could not draw suction. Demonstrate proper operation of entire system prior to carrying passengers for hire.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of bilge suction.

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.