MARCHELLE

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

MARCHELLE is a 1976 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 11 inspections since 2016, most recently in October 2020, along with 32 deficiencies — 7 with no resolution recorded —.

Records from 2016 to 2020. Most recent: inspection, 7 October 2020.

Built: 1976
Last inspected: 7 October 2020
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 11
Deficiencies: 32 recorded · 7 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 6 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 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 7 October 2020

Recorded inspections11

…physical examinations9

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 32 recorded · 7 without a recorded resolution

…past their stated due date7

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 5 calendar years (2016–2020)

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

572945

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WDL7480

53659

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-53659

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)47.1 ft × 16.1 ft × 5.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 31 / net 21

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderGLEBE POINT BOAT COMPANY · BURGESS, VA, UNITED STATES · built 1976

Hull materialWood

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portSOLOMONS, MD

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery

DocumentationValid · issued 6 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it31 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
21 - 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

A report is not offered for this hull. Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 11

7 October 2020 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7073507

31 August 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7046736

23 March 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6934227

15 October 2019 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6831972

17 April 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6666132

14 December 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6598345

28 March 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6403372

16 January 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6341543

23 September 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station St Inigoes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6273401

17 January 2017 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6072634

28 March 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5879817

Deficiency record · 32

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 7 October 2020 No resolution recorded

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. A new installation of a 110ac power inverter was found improperly installed behind the HVAC system, with the negative (black) lead disconnected from the inverter and loose behind the cabinet while the circuit was live. 46 CFR 200(b)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 October 2020 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking

Issued 7 October 2020 No resolution recorded

The construction and arrange of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Multiple areas of deck deterioration noted throughout the deck of the vessel, to include 4 areas on the port side, 1 area forward of the fuel shut offs, 1 area on the platform at the top of the ladder, and 3 areas on the starboard side. Submit repair proposal to this office.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 October 2020 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 7 October 2020 No resolution recorded

The construction and arrange of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Gaps were observed in portside hull planking. Submit repair proposal to this office. 46 CFR 177.100

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 October 2020 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion

Issued 7 October 2020 No resolution recorded

The construction and arrange of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. The starboard aft most framing member in the forepeak was rotting against the hull sheathing. Submit a repair proposal to this office. 46 CFR 177.100

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 7 October 2020 No resolution recorded

The construction and arrange of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Grounding/bonding wire for port engine was disconnected, resting in bilge, and creating an avenue for stray current. 46 CFR 177.100

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2020 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 7 October 2020 No resolution recorded

Every vessel subject to the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with §80.59 once every five years. If the ship passes the inspection, the technician will issue a Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. FCC Safety Radio Certificate issued with wrong call sign. 46CFR184.502,47CFR80.903

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2020 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 7 October 2020 Resolved

Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10, which requires 1-year maintenance. 1A:10B:C portable extinguisher at operating station was not annually serviced. 46 CFR 176.810(b)(1), NFPA 10/7.3

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 October 2020
Resolved 7 October 2020
Resolution: Extinguisher replaced with properly serviced extinguisher of proper size and classification.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 7 October 2020 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilot. Vessel missing U.S. Coast Pilot. Extracts for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication. U.S. Coast Pilot was last updated in 2015. 46 CFR 184.420(c)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: Updated sections (as of October 2020) of U.S. Coast Pilot were printed for the areas of transit for the vessel.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 7 October 2020 No resolution recorded

The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. Vessel was not in an adequate condition to get underway and conduct drills or power trials. 46 CFR 176.840

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 October 2020 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 15 October 2019 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 November 2019
Resolved 7 October 2020
Resolution: New station license was present at COI.

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

Issued 14 December 2018 Resolved

Vessel required to have one waterlight attached to the lifering. Waterlight does not work.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 14 December 2018
Resolved 17 April 2019
Resolution: Witnessed properly attached and operable waterlight.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator

Issued 14 December 2018 Resolved

Wood vessel required to have bilge level indicator in all spaces. Bilge indicator didn't work in automatic mode. Forward compartment.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 14 December 2018
Resolved 16 December 2018
Resolution: Switch replaced prior to departure. Operated properly.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank

Issued 28 March 2018 Resolved

Improper ground on fuel tank. Determine proper grounding of fuel tank and properly ground.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 March 2018
Resolved 18 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel installed proper ground for fuel tank.

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › General Arrangement Plans

Issued 28 March 2018 Resolved

Vessel installing new A/C and heater system. Submit load analysis and one line diagram to MSC for review prior to installation.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2018
Resolved 14 May 2018
Resolution: Cleared from previous inspeciton.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stiffener

Issued 28 March 2018 Resolved

Rot found on deck support and bottom stringer submit repair proposal to local OCMI for review.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 March 2018
Resolved 18 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel owner repaired deck support.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 28 March 2018 Resolved

Rotted strip planking found on port quarter. Remove rub rail, crop rotted plank and submit repair proposal to local OCMI for review.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 March 2018
Resolved 18 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel owner satisfactorily repaired rotted strip planking.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead

Issued 28 March 2018 Resolved

Angel hair found on aft bulwark and engine compartment.. Remove angel hair afffected wood and treat as needed.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2018
Resolved 18 April 2018
Resolution: [name withheld] being removed and wood treatment applied.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead

Issued 28 March 2018 Resolved

Various bulkead penetrations not properly sealed in E/C.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 April 2018
Resolved 18 April 2018
Resolution: Owner properly sealed bulkead penetrations.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)

Issued 28 March 2018 Resolved

Due to high water at shipyard, vessel's transom, shafts, propellors struts and hull bottom planks were not accessable for inspection.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 March 2018
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: Attended vessel and completed dry-dock/ISE

Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Serviceable

Issued 16 January 2018 Resolved

Replace 10 person buoyant apparatus. Vessel restricted to carrying 18 passengers until replaced.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 January 2018
Resolved 26 April 2018
Resolution: Verified validity and proper labeling of newly purchased 12-person life float. ALL SAT.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Heating › Electric Air Heating Equipment

Issued 16 January 2018 Resolved

Vessel is installing new A/C and cabin heating; exposed wiring in engine compartment. Ensure electrical connections are to satisfaction to CGMI

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2018
Resolved 22 April 2019
Resolution: Closed due to sytem not being hooked up.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 16 January 2018 Resolved

Remove electrical wiring from engine room bilge and properly secure wiring.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 February 2018
Resolved 18 April 2018
Resolution: Attended vessel and cleared above deficiency.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Grounding Conductor

Issued 16 January 2018 Resolved

Anchor windlass grounding wire not properly secured.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 February 2018
Resolved 18 April 2018
Resolution: Attended vessel and cleared above deficiency.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted

Issued 16 January 2018 Resolved

Conduct drills

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2018
Resolved 26 April 2018
Resolution: Verified proper response actions of U/W Man Overboard Drill and Fire Drill. ALL SAT

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder

Issued 17 January 2017 Resolved

Starboard rudder post leaking water excessively. Repack/tighten as needed.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 24 January 2017
Resolved 29 March 2017
Resolution: Vessel's rudder post no longer leaking excessively.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve

Issued 17 January 2017 Resolved

Port fuel shut off valve not closing properly. Ensure shut off valve is properly closes.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 17 January 2017
Resolved 29 March 2017
Resolution: Owner/operator replaced inop valve.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable

Issued 17 January 2017 Resolved

Grab line on life ring is worn. Replace/renew as needed.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2017
Resolved 29 March 2017
Resolution: Owner/operator replaced ring buoy.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage

Issued 17 January 2017 Resolved

Vessel's drug consortium compliance letter expired. PRovide evidence that vessel crew is enrolled in a valid drug and alcohol program.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2017
Resolved 29 March 2017
Resolution: Vessel's crew currently enrolled in consortium

Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Escape Route Signs

Issued 17 January 2017 Resolved

Vessel's emergency escape not properly marked.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2017
Resolved 29 March 2017
Resolution: Owner/operator properly marked em. escape.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 28 March 2016 Resolved

Refasten frams to hull Port and starboard side from Bow to 7th frame aft of bow.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 April 2016
Resolution: Attended vessel and inspected the installation and attachement of fwd frames idendified during the dry-dock inspection. all sat.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel Plate

Issued 28 March 2016 Resolved

Replace last 36 inches of wrom shoe.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 April 2016
Resolution: Attended vessel at McCready's rail, verified the installation of aft 36 in of worm shoe. all sat.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel

Issued 28 March 2016 Resolved

Submit plan to address cracked inner bow stem horn.

Due 16 April 2016
Resolved 14 April 2016
Resolution: Inspected the agreed upon temp repair made to the inner bow stem horn. all sat. will evaluate at next years annual for further service as a permanent repair.

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.