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ST. CHARLES BELLE II
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named ST. CHARLES BELLE II
ST. CHARLES BELLE II is a 1981 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 67 inspections since 1985, most recently in July 2026, along with 54 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 July 2026.
- Built
- 1981
- Last inspected
- 6 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 54 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
638537
52757
Flag
UNITED STATES
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Maury page id
psix-52757
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record
38 calendar years (1985–2026)
The 67 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)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 shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
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
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 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.
Inspection history · 67
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
13 June 2014
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4887691
9 June 2014
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4884333
6 July 2011
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4077686
20 July 2009
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3540583
10 July 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3263680
13 June 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3233161
22 May 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2937098
23 April 2007
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2906120
11 April 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2906257
14 July 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2712512
13 June 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2678177
7 April 2006
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2623891
4 August 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2450900
24 June 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2399218
3 September 2004
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2184232
19 July 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2130975
15 July 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1846722
11 June 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1809475
6 May 2002
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1607910
10 May 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1061855
16 April 2001
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1393655
8 May 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1395440
5 May 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1464187
15 May 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1433351
7 May 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1442575
1 May 1996
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1353938
8 April 1996
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1416275
25 May 1995
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1396315
9 May 1994
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1420882
19 May 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1397901
27 May 1992
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 958575
3 September 1991
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1253216
17 June 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1194175
12 April 1991
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1223077
19 June 1990
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 920748
4 May 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 900666
3 May 1989
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1039008
23 May 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 889043
11 May 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1028394
23 April 1986
Re-Inspection · Credit Drydock
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1303138
20 May 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1292884
Deficiency record · 54
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Injector (fuel injection)
Issued 9 June 2014
Resolved
Fuel leaking out of manifold, repair prior to passengers.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 13 June 2008
Resolved
Vessel restricted to the carriage of 116 adult passengers until such time as required number of adult Type I PFD's are on board iaw COI.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity
Issued 23 April 2007
Resolved
Vessel is restricted to carrying 119 adult passengers IAW 46CFR180.71 due to an insufficient quantity of life jackets.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 23 April 2007
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers for hire conduct man overboard and firefighting drills to the satisfaction of an attending CG marine inspector.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 23 April 2007
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff not marked with direction of operation. Mark remote fuel shutoff IAW 46CFR158.608.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 13 June 2006
Resolved
Properly replace cracked steering gear hydraulic hoses with properly rated SAE J-1942 and hydraulic hoses with properly rated SAE 1475 in accordance with 46 CFR 182.720.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 12 June 2006
Resolved
Vessels passenger count is reduced to 125 adult passengers due to the rapid deterioration and rejection of 7 adult Kapok lifejackets.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 12 June 2006
Resolved
Properly update items in first aid kit in accordance with 46 CFR 184.710.
Engineering › Reduction Gearing/Clutches › Line Shaft
Issued 7 April 2006
Resolved
Renew Port and Starboard water lubricated cutlass bearings.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Bearing
Issued 7 April 2006
Resolved
Renew Port and Starboard Rudder palm bearings.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 7 April 2006
Resolved
Install Draft marks or Loading lines on the port and starboard side of the vessel per 46 CFR 185.602
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 24 June 2005
Resolved
Bouyant Lifeline was cracking and falling apart.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 24 June 2005
Resolved
Provide proof of first aid/CPR training
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 24 June 2005
Resolved
Update first aid kit in accordance with 46 CFR 184.710
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules
Issued 24 June 2005
Resolved
Provide Bell and mount on vessel
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules
Issued 24 June 2005
Resolved
Provide Bell in accordance with Nav rules, Rule 33, Annex III 86.23
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 19 July 2004
Resolved
Properly post EAP hotline numbers in accordance with 46 CFR 16.401
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Danger Messages
Issued 19 July 2004
Resolved
Provide current copy of NAVRULS in accordance with 33 CFR 88.05
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Furniture/Furnishings
Issued 19 July 2004
Resolved
Obtain waste recepticles which comply with 46 CFR 177.405
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 19 July 2004
Resolved
Obtain 60' of 5/16" diameter line in accordance with 46 CFR 180.70
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 19 July 2004
Resolved
Carry only 114 passengers until an additional 28 type I adult PFD's are provided.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid
Issued 11 June 2003
Resolved
EYE WASH EXPIRED LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Medicine Chest
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 11 June 2003
Resolved
FOUR LIFE JACKETS NOT FIR FOR SERVICE. VESSEL CANNOT TAKE ON MORE THAN 126 PASSENGERS UNTIL THE FOUR ADULT LIFE JACKETS ARE REPLACED. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Condition
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 May 2000
Resolved
Make operable, fixed hand bilge pump, or provide a working portable type & prove proper operation of the same to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Lifesaving
Issued 8 May 2000
Resolved
Provide an appropriate first aid kit, in accordance with 46 CFR 184.710, tothe satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Navigation
Issued 8 May 2000
Resolved
Provide adequate navigation aid or chart for vessel's area of operation to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 May 2000
Resolved
Provide adequate hull markings on bow of vessel, in accordance with 46 CFR 67.123, to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Engineering
Issued 5 May 1999
Resolved
Secure and correct diesel fuel oil leaks on return side of main engine fuelsystem in overhead, amidships to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Lifesaving
Issued 5 May 1999
Resolved
Ensure all life jackets are properly labled with vessel's name. to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Engineering
Issued 1 May 1996
Resolved
Paint fuel shut-off valve handle with red color, provide sign indicating "fuel shutoff" and remove padlock from handle.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 May 1996
Resolved
Relabel faded vsl name on PFD's.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 1 May 1996
Resolved
Provide means of retaining engine room hatch cover in open position when crew-person is in compartment.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 May 1996
Resolved
Prior to carriage of passengers, but not later than compliance date, develop, construct and make available for quick installation a suitable rescue system for man overboard drill when victim is incapacitated.
Documentation
Issued 19 May 1993
Resolved
Properly affix, by welding, the Official Number and Net Tonnage to the structure of the vessel.
Navigation
Issued 19 May 1993
Resolved
Renew lamp socket in stern navigation light fixture. Item must be corrected prior to operating vessel after dark.
Fire Fighting
Issued 17 June 1991
Resolved
REPAIR AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF STARBOARD MDE POWERED FIRE PUMP.
Documentation
Issued 4 May 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE AND POST STABILITY LETTER.
Engineering
Issued 4 May 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE GUARDS OVER PROPELLER SHAFTS AND COUPLINGS IN THE ENGINEROOM.
Lifesaving
Issued 4 May 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE WATERLIGHT AND MEANS OF ATTACHING TO RING BUOY PRIOR TO OPERATING AT NIGHT.
Lifesaving
Issued 4 May 1990
Resolved
LABEL UPPER DECK PFD STOWAGE.
Documentation
Issued 4 May 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE POLLUTION PREVENTION PLACARD.
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.