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PROVIDENCE

PROVIDENCE is a 1978 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2017, most recently in January 2026, along with 13 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 3 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2022.

Records from 2003 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 January 2026.

Built
1978
Last inspected
13 January 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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 13 January 2026
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 10 calendar years (2017–2026)
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

WCZ8961
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-53145

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.1 ft × 20.2 ft × 7.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 59 / net 50
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDON GILKISON · PORTSMOUTH, RI, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portALEXANDRIA, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 17 December 2025 · expires 31 January 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 it59 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
50 - 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 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.

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Inspection history · 19

13 January 2026 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8297373
10 September 2025 Attraction Vessel Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8231504
7 August 2025 Attraction Vessel Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8204916
20 March 2025 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8097242
15 January 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8063882
22 April 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7900610
8 February 2024 Examination of Repairs · Plan Review "T" Boat · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7874839
28 June 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7726210
26 April 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7679567
27 July 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7522251
9 December 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7365350
13 October 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7332889
24 May 2021 Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7205052
21 September 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7063157
28 July 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7018283
30 July 2019 Administrative Inspection · Inclining Experiment · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6768297
26 March 2018 Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6382164
1 November 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6299116
1 November 2017 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6299143

Deficiency record · 13

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 June 2025 No resolution recorded
Vessel is restricted from passenger carriage until remaining items of rigging survey are completed and all standing and running rigging is installed and verified operational and applicable approved repair plans are subsequently repaired to the satisfaction of OCMISECMDNCR. Vessel is authorized to transit from CBMM in St. Michael's Maryland to her home moorings in Alexanderia, [name withheld] MOTOR POWER ONLY. -Provide a repair plan that addresses items identified in rigging survey requiring repair or replacement in way of both standing and running rigging. -Submit plan for mast replacement to include the mast step and strongback. -Provide a repair proposal to address the Balsa Cored banding surrounding the fiberglass hullin regard to the support, interaction with the rigging and hull structure to OCMI for approval. Reference: See CBMM Hull assessment dtd 5/29/25 -Provide a full rigging and maintenance plan to cover the maintenance and overall vessel operation going forward for future use.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 20 March 2025 Resolved
Vessel is restricted from passenger carriage or operation until items in RED on rigging survey are approved for repair and subsequently repaired to the satisfaction of [name withheld] for repair or alteration. (a)Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that effect safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant Officer in Charge Marine Inspection (OCMI) except during emergency. 6MAR2025: Vessel notified [name withheld] that the vessel is in process of having repairs done to vessel at CBMM and in conjunction to that the vessel had a third party rigging survey conducted. 19MAR2025: rigging survey was provided to OCMI and reviewed. Significant items were identified that require immediate attention.These items are significant, - The strong back is showing signs of rot and waste. (it is compressing under load of mast. Rot at base of mast and in the partners require replacement. - Crossjacks, Crossjack tie, Crane Truss, doubling cap, Poor function, rot , parting / separation at hounds. *Provide a repair plan that addresses ALL items identified in RED on rigging survey and any YELLOW or GREEN items that will be required to be repaired/ modified or removed to effect any RED repairs to OCMI for approval. Provide a full rigging and maintenance plan to cover the remaining identified items of the rigging survey and a updated plan to maintain the rigging and vessel overall going forward in the future.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 June 2025
Resolution: Immediate items required to get vessel suitable to safely transit back to home moorings completed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 8 February 2024 Resolved
Permission for repairs and alterations. (a) Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. Operator notified OCMI that during winter down rigging for maintenance it was discoverd thsat there was rot within a 'check' in the bowsprit that was beyond wastage limits for repair. It was decided to replace the bowsprit. A new bowsprit is being fabricated and pending installation. Until the new bowsprit is fabricated, installed, along with the re-stepping of the mast and uprigging completed and readied for sea trial the vessel is NOT allowed to operate with passengers under sail. The vessel can operate under the route and conditions of the Certificate of Inspection (COI) with MACHINERY PROPULSION ONLY not more than 1 mile from shore. These conditions ae in effect until successful sea trial is witnessed by attending Marine Inspector(s) 46 CFR 176.700(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 April 2024
Resolution: Rotten Bowsprit replaced with new and verified operational in sea trial.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 July 2022 Resolved
Vessel is required to have Lifejacket for each person on boar. COI permits 54 total persons of which 5 are crew. Vessel missing 6 Lifejackets. Vessel is limited to 43 passengers until applicable Lifejackets are on board. 46 CFR 180.71
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel put 07 more lifejackets into service, now meeting requirements on COI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 July 2022 Resolved
Vessel is required to have applicable type & quantity of portable fire extinguishers. Vessel mising 1 4A-60:BC Provide applicable extinguisher. 46 CFR 176.810
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel added (01) 4A-80B:C fire extinguisher into servce, now meeting requirements on COI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 July 2022 Resolved
Vessel is required to have on board two life rings with line and light attached when operating as an attraction vessel. Provide an additional Life Ring, with light and line attached prior to operation as attraction vessel. 46 CFR 180.70(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel now has two life rings with line and light attached as required when operating as an attraction vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 July 2022 Resolved
Water Cooling exhaust is to operate with water capability the entire length of pipe exhaust. SSDG exhaust bucket fiberglass housing leaking into engine space. Vessel is restricted from using SSDG until repairs completed. 46 CFR 182.430
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced the SSDG exhaust bucket, fiberglass housing no longer leaking.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 October 2021 Resolved
Double hose clamping is required where practicable. Length of flexible hose on STBD side of main engine observed missing clamp. 46 CFR 182.410(d)(1)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 13 October 2021
Resolution: Rectified by vessel upon completion of inspection.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 13 October 2021 Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover or guard. MI observed belt on aft end of main engine cutting into exhaust lagging. 46 CFR 177.960
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 13 October 2021
Resolution: Deficiency rectified following inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 13 October 2021 Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow for safe operation and consideration to protect against fire. Generator exhaust fuel hose was observed being supported by line hanging from PORT fuel piping. 46 CFR 177.100
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 13 October 2021
Resolution: Deficiency was rectified following completion of inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 July 2019 Resolved
Sea trials must be completed to ensure propulsion/steering is operating properly.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 July 2020
Resolution: Sea trials were conducted. Vessel operating appropriately.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 30 July 2019 Resolved
Vessel needs to get underway and conduct all 3 emergency drills with CG Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 July 2020
Resolution: All 3 safety drills were conducted. Capt and crew performed appropriately.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 30 July 2019 Resolved
Vessel must have certain items in the sail and rigging removed from the vessel, as stated on their Stability Letter.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 28 July 2020
Resolution: Vessel's sail rigging was reconfigured to meet the requirements of the stability letter.

Casualty record · 3

17 July 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1853870
21 August 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2497741
30 June 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7497334
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.

Recorded names · 1

CONTINENTAL SLOOP PROVIDENCE (2003–2005). 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.