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FREEDOM
FREEDOM is a 1981 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 16 inspections since 2016, most recently in December 2025, along with 35 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2011.
Records from 2003 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 December 2025.
- Built
- 1981
- Last inspected
- 16 December 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 35 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2003–2011
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
16 December 2025
Deficiencies
35 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2025)
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
639911
WDQ3526
53058
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-53058
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)92.2 ft × 43.5 ft × 9.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 80
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)92.2 ft × 43.5 ft × 9.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 313 / net 155
BuilderBLOUNT MARINE CORPORATION · WARREN, RI, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portPHILADELPHIA, PA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 29 May 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 it98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
313 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
46 - Dead Weight, Gross Ton
230 - Displacement, Gross Ton
80 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
155 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
313 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
46 - Dead Weight, Gross Ton
230 - Displacement, Gross Ton
80 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
155 - Convention (Subpart B), 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
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 16
16 December 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8284419
27 May 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8141298
21 August 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7932752
22 May 2024
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7916922
5 July 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7733408
14 June 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7712908
8 June 2022
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7472064
4 April 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7423983
26 May 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7207553
18 June 2020
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6977068
14 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6683389
9 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6505927
15 May 2018
Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6407890
23 March 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6377466
8 May 2017
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6136947
18 May 2016
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5880129
Deficiency record · 35
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 16 December 2025
Resolved
A Certificate of Inspection may be suspended and withdrawn or revoked by the cognizant OCMI at any time for noncompliance with the requirements of this subchapter. Eight (08) deficiencies remain outstanding from the 05/28/2025 Annual Inspection. These deficiencies are significantly passed due and the vessel is considered not in compliance with the terms and conditions of its Certificate of Inspection. The vessel may not operate in the carriage of passengers until all outstanding requirements are addressed satisfactorily.
CITE: 46 CFR 176.107(c)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 27 May 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Aft Compartment Bilge Alarm Doesn't Sound in the Fwd Pilothouse. Repair fwd pilothouse bilge alarm for aft compartment. 46 CFR §119.530
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 27 May 2025
Resolved
Each hand portable fire extinguisher should be inspected for excessive corrosion and general condition. Fire Extinguisher in ER is out of svc, currently ordered for replacement by Fire Extinguishing Svc. Provide receipt of new extinguisher's delivery. 46 CFR §115.810(a)(1)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 27 May 2025
Resolved
A Certificate of Documentation is req'd for vsl operations in certain trades .... The vsl's COD is in process of updating owner/operator. Provide evidence of new, valid COD's receipt. 46 CFR §67.1
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 May 2025
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. Circuit labels inside the breaker boxes is almost illegible. Re-label circuits inside breaker boxes. 46 CFR §120.220(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 27 May 2025
Resolved
Draft stops must be fitted ... at each deck level in the vertical direction. Fire dampers for ER ventilation can only be operated during dischg of CO2 or during servicing & could not be exercised during inspection. Provide copy of tech report noting that the 'tween deck fire dampers were tested.46 CFR §116.415(e)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 May 2025
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited, incl wing nuts. Wing nuts are in use on the battery terminal lugs. Replace w/ hex nuts.46 CFR §120.350(d)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 27 May 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment exposed to the weather must be watertight. The GFI outlet housing on the upper deck, aft, stbd side is broken & not weather tight. Replace receptacle box. 46 CFR §120.210(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 27 May 2025
Resolved
Each lighting fixture globe, lens, or diffuser must have a guard or be made of high strength material .... Two light glob guards are missing from fixtures on the upper deck, stbd side. Replace both missing globe guards.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 May 2024
Resolved
Each life ring must be marked with Type II retroreflective material. Apply retro to all life rings
on vessel. 46 CFR 122.604(i)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 22 May 2024
Resolved
Vessel must have on board the original Certificate of
Documentation currently in effect. COD expired on
31Jan2024. Provide COD with new ownership when recieved. 46 CFR 67.313(a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels...Vsl's Hire Rite Certificate of Enrollment was expired. Provide picture of valid Certificate of Enrollment and proof that vessel's masters and crew members are in full compliance with drug testing requirements.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other
vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected... Multiple buttons on the fire detection panel were nonoperational. Provide a plan to mitigate any associated risks with the current state of the fire detection panel. Provide service report once fire detection panel is fully operational.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installation. VHF radios had MMSI numbers which did not match the FCC Station License or each other.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
The Vessel Security Officer must maintain a TWIC. VSO's TWIC was expired, provide proof of either application to renew or valid TWIC.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis. There was no record of what crew members were enrolled in a random testing program.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Fire pump seal is leaking which creates an accumulation of bilge water that requires proper disposal under 33 CFR. Repair or renew fire pump seal.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor must be made in an enclosure. Bilge high level alarm connections are not in
enclosures. Enclose connections; twist on connections (if used) must be secured to prevent loosening.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
An audible and visual alarm is required during occurrence of a low oil level in any oil reservoir of a hydraulic, power-operated steering-gear system. Provide procedures to test this alarm and test to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Aft peak bilge valve was unable to be actuated. Corrected prior to the end of the inspecting by using hand tools.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 18 June 2020
Resolved
During a test of the fixed gas extinguishing (CO2) system, the installed 30 second time delay did not discharge until 39 seconds had elapsed. Prove operation of 30 second time delay with a tolerance of +20/-0 seconds.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel electrical shore tie was observed to have multiple points of damage repaired by electrical tape. Provide new in kind shore tie cable and fit with chaffing gear to prevent damage.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 14 May 2019
Resolved
The Vessel Security Officer or the Company Security Officer must ensure an audit of the VSP is conducted annually. The personnel conducting the audit must not have regularly assigned security duties and be independent of the security measures being audited. Conduct audit by 31 Jul 2019.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 14 May 2019
Resolved
Replace aft life ring buoy on main deck.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 9 August 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: Invalid MMSI, invalid Call Sign, no static draft information, and not broadcasting an AIS Ship Type.
Fire Fighting › Structural - Horizontal Zones › General
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
For each fire door onboard provide class A/B and fire rating
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Doorways
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
Resubmit fire control plan for review to evaluate/update the following: areas of safe refuge, passenger count, types of boundaries and class of spaces.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Valve
Issued 8 May 2017
Resolved
There is a hydraulic leak on aft steering hydraulic piping. Repair piping to satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Tank
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Remove Vinyl sight glass on both fuel tanks.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Fire doors do not close in the proper order and do not latch. Doors must close in a specific order for the jamb to fully seal. Doors close in opposite order.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Provide valid FCC Certificates.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
First aid kit is missing ammonia inhalant and asprin is expired.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Both upper deck life rings need replaced. Heaving line on lower aft ring needs renewed around the body of the ring. lower fwd ring requires a new line for the water light.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Provide drug and alcohol pre-employment teting and test strips.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Properly label upper deck life jacket stowage.
Casualty record · 3
18 March 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1760758
7 July 2010Significant Marine Casualty · role: Subject of Search and Rescue · serious marine incident, as classified · 2 dead · 8 injured · activity 3789262
5 July 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4070170
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.