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FALCON

FALCON is a 1981 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 49 inspections since 1981, most recently in February 2023, along with 43 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 2 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2005.

Records from 1981 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 8 February 2023.

Built
1981
Last inspected
8 February 2023
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WCX9588
Flag
UNITED STATES
367484590
Maury page id
psix-52939

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded6
…past their stated due date1
Years with a record 35 calendar years (1981–2023)
The 49 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 3 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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)40.1 ft × 12.0 ft × 4.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 17 / net 11
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLAFCO INC · LAFAYETTE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 23 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it17 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
11 - 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 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

WDF7446MMSI 367484590 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 23 February 2021, expires 5 April 2031
WCX9588MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 February 1998, cancelled 12 April 2008
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 49

8 February 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7627064
20 January 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7127720
28 February 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6902330
18 March 2019 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6644606
21 March 2018 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6366350
16 March 2017 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6095513
2 March 2016 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5822739
15 May 2014 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4857219
28 June 2012 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4369545
14 May 2007 COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2930203
7 May 2007 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2926221
17 May 2006 Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2770935
29 August 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2478300
9 May 2005 Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2352754
4 May 2005 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2349393
30 June 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSFO LONG ISLAND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2123756
5 May 2004 Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2059495
6 May 2003 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1787449
8 May 2002 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1614523
17 May 2001 Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1439200
14 May 2001 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1384810
1 March 2001 Administrative
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1058022
16 May 2000 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1440315
7 March 2000 Administrative
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 815712
6 May 1999 Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1444144
15 May 1998 Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1125272
14 May 1997 MARPOL Annex V Examination · Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1104475
13 May 1996 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1082531
7 May 1996 MARPOL Annex V Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1082674
17 May 1995 Hull Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1183534
18 May 1994 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1175939
4 May 1993 Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1139481
20 May 1992 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 953753
19 November 1991 Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 936708
7 May 1991 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1224003
11 May 1990 COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1222503
4 May 1990 Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1222502
18 May 1989 Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1034645
15 November 1988 Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 893202
15 July 1988 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1032424
25 May 1988 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1193939
4 August 1987 Administrative
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1027789
14 May 1987 COI Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1332950
15 April 1987 Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1022248
20 August 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 987015
20 November 1985 Credit Drydock · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 988861
19 December 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 978315
17 November 1983 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1283349
26 January 1981 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 964405

Deficiency record · 43

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 15 April 2020 Resolved
Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. (i) You must contact the cognizant OCMI to schedule an inspection at a time and place which he or she approves. No written application is required. (ii) The scope of the annual inspection is the same as the inspection for certification but in less detail unless the cognizant marine inspector finds deficiencies or determines that a major change has occurred since the last inspection. If deficiencies are found or a major change to the vessel has occurred, the marine inspector will conduct an inspection more detailed in scope to ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. If your vessel passes the annual inspection, the marine inspector will endorse your current Certificate of Inspection. Vessel must conduct an Annual Inspection in the water by 14 JULY 2020 (90 days). 46 CFR 176.500 b(1) 705 C
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 July 2020
Resolved 8 February 2023
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 2 March 2016 No resolution recorded
Prior to operating, vessel must have USCG conduct inspection, to include operational tests (steering, propulsion, navigation, etc.), proper stowage of lifesaving in place, & conduct proper drills.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 March 2016 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
Resolution: Extended this deficiency until the COI due date, it is still due prior to getting underway as well.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 2 March 2016 Resolved
Any vessel of 5 net tons must hold a valid COD. Vessel must hold valid COD prior to operating.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 March 2016
Resolved 10 March 2016
Resolution: Captain sent copy proof of valid Certificate of Documentation.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 2 March 2016 Resolved
Any vessel on a Limited Coastwise route must carry 6 orange smoke and 6 hand red flares IAW 160.021. Vessel had 3 orange smoke and 3 red hand flares aboard. Prior to operating vessel must hold proper amount of appropriate flares.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 March 2016
Resolved 10 March 2016
Resolution: Captain sent receipt and pictures of appropriate type and number of hand flares.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 15 May 2014 Resolved
Prior to vessel being placed in service, complete annual inspection
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2014
Resolved 13 May 2015
Resolution: Re-issue the deficiency
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 28 June 2012 Resolved
Replace EPIRB battery and Hydorstatic release
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 July 2012
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Pipe Flange
Issued 7 May 2007 Resolved
Replace electric bilge overboard thru-hull in forepeak with metallic thru-hull fitting
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 May 2007
Resolution: Metallic thru-hull fitting installed.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 7 May 2007 Resolved
Re-seal screw holes in forepeak (6 per side).
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 May 2007
Resolution: Holes sealed with 5200
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Lifeline
Issued 17 May 2006 Resolved
Replace all lines on buoyant apparatus.
Due 24 May 2006
Resolved 22 May 2006
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 17 May 2006 Resolved
Replace broken light fixture in fwd cabin space.
Due 24 May 2006
Resolved 22 May 2006
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps
Issued 5 May 2004 Resolved
Provide 3 -2.5 gallons buckets labeled "Fire Bucket" with an attached lanyard for each bucket.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 May 2004
Resolved 5 May 2004
Resolution: Owner faxed copy of receipt for 3 - 2.5 gallon buckets.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)
Issued 5 May 2004 Resolved
Post donning instructions for all types of life jackets (kept on board the vessel).
Due 26 May 2004
Resolved 26 May 2004
Resolution: Donning placards posted.
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 5 May 2004 Resolved
Properly repair broken weld on lower gusset in starboard quarter of engine room watertight compartment.
Due 26 May 2004
Resolved 26 May 2004
Resolution: Gusset weld vee and re-welded.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 5 May 2004 Resolved
Properly repair holes in main deck under aft dive ladder.
Due 26 May 2004
Resolved 26 May 2004
Resolution: Holes filled w/ 5200.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 6 May 2003 Resolved
Replace nipple IWO discharge line on fixed bilge system LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 June 2003
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 6 May 2003 Resolved
Clean all battery terminals
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 May 2003
Resolved 23 May 2003
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 6 May 2003 Resolved
Replace vent to fuel tank (line)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 May 2003
Resolved 23 May 2003
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 6 May 2003 Resolved
Bracket STBD alternator wire
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 May 2003
Resolved 23 May 2003
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Hose
Issued 6 May 2003 Resolved
Replace flex hose for raw water suction line on STBD MDE
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 May 2003
Resolved 23 May 2003
Stability › Watertight Integrity
Issued 6 May 2003 Resolved
Address leak to E/R IWO front footing of FWD stanchion LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Front footing leaking IWO E/R
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 May 2003
Resolved 23 May 2003
Engineering
Issued 6 May 2003 Resolved
Clean bilges especially IWO rudder posts.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 May 2003
Resolved 23 May 2003
Stability › Watertight Integrity
Issued 6 May 2003 Resolved
Address lose stanchion at bow and address leak to forepeak from stanchion LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stanchion leaking IWO forepeak
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 May 2003
Resolved 23 May 2003
Electrical
Issued 6 May 2003 Resolved
Address wiring to bilge in forepeak
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 May 2003
Resolved 23 May 2003
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 6 May 2003 Resolved
Install suitable warning device for high temp WRT exhaust system.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 May 2003
Resolved 23 May 2003
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Renew navigation publications (charts, U.S. Coast Pilot & Coast Guard Light List). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marine Charts
Due 15 May 2002
Resolved 22 May 2002
Resolution: Administratively cleared via fax. New charts/pubs purchased by vessel owner.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 8 May 2002 Resolved
Install appropriate brackets for BII portable fire extinguishers.
Due 22 May 2002
Resolved 22 May 2002
Resolution: Administratively cleared via pictures e-mailed from vessel owner.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 17 May 2001 Resolved
Gauge underbody areas in way of port & stbd props.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 May 2001
Resolved 18 May 2001
Construction/Loadline
Issued 17 May 2001 Resolved
Guage pits in way of keel, port & stbd, from keel up to adjacent longitudinal frame (#2 compartment, as marked).
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 May 2001
Resolved 18 May 2001
Electrical
Issued 17 May 2001 Resolved
Install metal wire supports in e/r.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 May 2001
Resolved 18 May 2001
Construction/Loadline
Issued 17 May 2001 Resolved
CLAD WELD AUTHORIZED FOR ISOLATED PITS IDENTIFIED AS BELOW ALLOWABLE ON GAUGING RPT. PROVIDE TEST PLATE TO THIS OFFICE PRIOR TO COMMENCING WK. UPONAPPROVAL, COMP WK AND MAKE READY FOR INSP WITH DIE PEN. CG MARINE INSP MUSTINSPECT WELD AND UNDER SIDE OF PLATE PRIOR TO COMPLETING CREDIT DD._x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 May 2001
Resolved 18 May 2001
Lifesaving
Issued 6 May 1999 Resolved
REPLACE RETRO TYPE II, 60 FT LIFELINE, AND THE 3 FT LANYARD ON THE RING BUOY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1999
Resolved 10 May 1999
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 May 1999 Resolved
INSTALL NEW SEALS AROUND E/R HATCH. _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1999
Resolved 10 May 1999
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 6 May 1999 Resolved
REPLACE BROKEN PORT CABIN WINDOW.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1999
Resolved 10 May 1999
Electrical
Issued 6 May 1999 Resolved
INSTALL STUFFING TUBE IN THE COLLISION BULKHEAD WHERE THE BILGE PUMP WIRINGPENETRATES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1999
Resolved 10 May 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 6 May 1999 Resolved
REPLACE LIFE LINE, 12 FT PENDANTS, AND THE FLOAT FREE LINK WITH THE CG APPROVED TYPE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1999
Resolved 10 May 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 7 May 1996 Resolved
APPLY RETROREFLECTIVE TAPE TO RING BUOY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 May 1996
Resolved 13 May 1996
Lifesaving
Issued 7 May 1996 Resolved
POST EMERGENCY BROADCAST PLACARD AT RADIO INSTALLATION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 May 1996
Resolved 13 May 1996
Lifesaving
Issued 7 May 1996 Resolved
PROVIDE WATERTIGHT, BRIGHTLY COLORED, PROPERLY LABELED CONTAINER FOR DISTRESS SIGNALS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 May 1996
Resolved 13 May 1996
Lifesaving
Issued 7 May 1996 Resolved
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF CREW TRAINING AND DRILLS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 May 1996
Resolved 7 May 1996
Lifesaving
Issued 7 May 1996 Resolved
POST LIFEJACKET DONNING INSTRUCTIONS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 May 1996
Resolved 13 May 1996
Engineering
Issued 18 May 1989 Resolved
MAKE PROPER REPAIR TO PORT ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE INSULATION WHERE DAMAGED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 May 1989
Resolved 18 May 1989
Construction/Loadline
Issued 25 May 1988 Resolved
REPAIR 6 CRACKED WELDS ALONG UNDERDECK BEAM IMMEDIATELY AFT OF ENGINE SPACEHATCH.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 May 1988
Resolved 25 May 1988
Documentation
Issued 14 May 1987 Resolved
PROVIDE VALID FCC STATION CERTIFICATE AND POST SAME ON VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 14 May 1987
Resolved 14 May 1987

Casualty record · 2

30 June 2004Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 2123756
29 August 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 dead · activity 2478300
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

KAREN (2004–2005). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.