SPIRIT

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1940s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

SPIRIT is a 1944 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 13 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 12 March 2026.

Built: 1944
Last inspected: 12 March 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 17
Deficiencies: 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

273579

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WDE8165

54498

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-54498

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.

Inspections, by type

Recorded inspections17

…physical examinations16

…administrative events1

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by the kind of activity 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)37.3 ft × 10.2 ft × 3.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 7 / net 6

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSTANLEY VANSANT, BLDR · ROCK HALL, MD, UNITED STATES · built 1944

Hull materialWood

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portWORTON, MD

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery

DocumentationValid · issued 14 March 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 it6 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
7 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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 · 17

12 March 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8332434

13 March 2025 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8093244

16 January 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8064594

14 January 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8063810

14 March 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7879721

9 March 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7648772

16 December 2022 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7610224

18 March 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7415476

25 March 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7164761

12 March 2020 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6903973

9 January 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6867181

14 March 2019 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6655164

15 March 2018 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6392389

13 December 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6325916

14 March 2017 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6113410

14 March 2016 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5843799

19 January 2016 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5804257

Deficiency record · 13

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

Issued 14 March 2024 Resolved

46 CFR 176.808(c) Each item of lifesaving equipment with an expiration date on it must be replaced if the expiration date has passed. Vessel's ring buoy light had an expired battery.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 March 2024
Resolution: Owner procured new batteries for waterlight.

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

Issued 12 March 2020 Resolved

Employers must ensure that they and their crewmembers meet the requirements for required Chemical testing. Deficiency: Vessel failed to provide proof of compliance with Mandatory Chemical testing requirements as required in 46 CFR 16, specifically formal enrollment documentation from the drug testing consortium referenced in vessel documents.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 March 2020
Resolved 4 May 2020
Resolution: Provided proof of enrollment from Health Enhancement Center (copy of letter)

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

Issued 12 March 2020 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts and publications. Deficiency: Coast Pilot and Light List out of date.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 March 2020
Resolved 4 May 2020
Resolution: Provided proof of having up-to-date required publications (photos)

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 15 March 2018 Resolved

Water leak in stem bottom on the stbd side. Determine source of water entry and submit repair proposal to local OCMI for review. Once repaired conduct sea trial to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 March 2018
Resolved 27 March 2018
Resolution: The stbd stem side was recaulked and sealed from the outside. Vessel was hauled out of the water for repair. Conducted satisfactory sea trials

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Bearing

Issued 15 March 2018 Resolved

Rudder post leaking water. Adust packing and repair as necessary.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 March 2018
Resolved 27 March 2018
Resolution: Rudder post was repacked and tightened.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition

Issued 15 March 2018 Resolved

03 PFD'S were worn and placed out of service. Passenger count reduced to adults until 03 PFD's are provided.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 March 2018
Resolved 27 March 2018
Resolution: 03 new type 1 PFD's were provided.

Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General

Issued 14 March 2016 Resolved

Emergency Fuel Shutoff location not labeled on vessel.

Due 28 March 2016
Resolved 15 March 2016
Resolution: Verified via electronic photograph that the Emergency Fuel shutoff location had been properly labeled

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter

Issued 14 March 2016 Resolved

Metal Bowl on Fuel filter not secured. Properly secure metal bowl to bottom of fuel filter.

Due 28 March 2016
Resolved 15 March 2016
Resolution: Verified via electronic photograph that the metal bowl for fuel filter had been properly secured

Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications

Issued 14 March 2016 Resolved

Update vessel light list with updated version.

Due 28 March 2016
Resolved 15 March 2016
Resolution: Verified via electronic photograph that the vessel added a current light list for area of operation

Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)

Issued 14 March 2016 Resolved

Provide Current/Updated record of drills/maintenance.

Due 28 March 2016
Resolved 15 March 2016
Resolution: Verified via electronic photograph that a current and updated copy of logs was available and onboard vessel

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable

Issued 14 March 2016 Resolved

Make repairs or replace damaged/wasted lifefloat

Due 14 April 2016
Resolved 15 March 2016
Resolution: Verified via electronic photograph that proper repairs had been made to vessels lifefloat by approved methods

Engineering › Freshwater Generation System › Heat Exchanger

Issued 14 March 2016 Resolved

Determione source/cause of leak on Engine heat exchangere and make repairs/replace as needed.

Due 14 April 2016
Resolved 18 March 2016
Resolution: O/Op informed that their mechanic has removed heat exchanger, made a repair to the leak, pressure tested in working order.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 19 January 2016 Resolved

To complete the recent dry-dock/ISE examination, an underway inspection of the hull is required prior to carrying passengers for hire.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 January 2016
Resolved 7 August 2017
Resolution: Cleared by attending marine inspector at next annual inspection.

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.