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VONDA KAY
VONDA KAY is a 1976 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 28 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 65 deficiencies and 7 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2026.
Records from 2009 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 30 March 2026.
- Built
- 1976
- Last inspected
- 30 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 65 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 7 investigations · 2009–2026
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
30 March 2026
…with no type recorded6
Deficiencies
65 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
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.
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
572723
WCZ3557
54954
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-54954
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)58.8 ft × 18.9 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 67 / net 47
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSTAPLETON BOAT CORP · MIAMI FL, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portTOPSAIL BEACH, NC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 25 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
47 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
47 - 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 · 28
30 March 2026
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8334108
10 January 2026
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8294216
10 January 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8294902
13 May 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8134877
7 September 2024
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7998344
7 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8004242
30 May 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7922956
19 April 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7898033
1 August 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7786342
1 May 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7678549
15 September 2022
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7559863
15 September 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7575335
7 June 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7470770
5 April 2022
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7424762
13 June 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7223770
12 June 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7261187
29 April 2021
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7185310
11 August 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7029784
18 July 2020
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7009726
18 July 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7011181
10 March 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6923692
30 July 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6766656
1 August 2018
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6497534
30 March 2018
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6381704
1 September 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6265686
6 July 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6200877
21 April 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6129496
11 April 2016
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5851211
Deficiency record · 65
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
Stbd running light not operating properly and needs replaced. Vessel is restricted to daytime operations and clear visibility. 46 CFR 183.429
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
03 lifejackets found unserviceable. Vessel restricted to 73 total persons on limited coastwise route during warm weather months. 46 CFR 180.71
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
Paper navigation charts are wasted and need replaced. 46 CFR 184.420
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
Fire hose nozzle not the approved type. Replace with nozzle of good grad bronze or equivalent metal.
46 CFR 181.20-1
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
First-Aid kit needs to be in a suitable watertight container and clearly marked, and replace expired aspirin.
46 CFR 184.710
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
Flexible hose coming off of air intake on port main engine is chaffed and worn. Replace with approved flex hose to satisfaction of the MI.
46 CFR 182.410(d)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 30 March 2026
Resolved
Laz bilge alarm light not working. Repair to satisfaction of MI.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 30 March 2026
Resolved
Employee Assistance Progam not posted.
46 CFR 16
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 May 2025
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. The starboard engine fuel strainers have broken free from mounts, are hanging loose and subject to the movement of the vessel.
46 CFR 182.100
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 May 2025
Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. There are moderate exhaust fumes in the engine compartment when the engines are running.
46 CFR 182.430
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 September 2024
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury; vessel reported a loss of propulsion on STBD side MDE. 46 CFR 182.100
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 30 May 2024
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate high water level in the bilges, the lazarette and engine compartment bilge alarms do not work.
46 CFR 182.530
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 May 2024
Resolved
A life jacket must be provided for each person the vessel is authorized to carry; three (3) child size jackets were condemned leaving seven (7) viable child life jackets. The vessel is restricted to a maximum of seven (7) children until additional life jackets are provided.
46 CFR 180.71
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 30 May 2024
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be clearly and legibly marked on the life float paddles; the markings are faded and not legible.
46 CFR 185.604
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 30 May 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I reflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018; a number of life jackets have deteriorated reflective material.
46 CFR 185.604 (h)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 30 May 2024
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be clearly and legibly marked on each life buoy; the letters on the existing life buoy are peeling off.
46 CFR 185.604
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment, other than small buoyancy compartments, under all practicable conditions; vessel's fixed bilge pump was unable reliably hold suction
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
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; Replace receptacle on fwd bulkhead of ER due to cracking related heat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
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; Remount battery switch in Aft ER. Switch is laying in bilge.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
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; Remove or replace broke light hanging from STBD exterior of bridge.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
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; properly connect marine romex wire to junction box on light between engines.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 1 May 2023
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”,ER escape is not labeled.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 September 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations; vessel experienced unexpected shutdown of Port engine while under way w/ pax.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 June 2022
Resolved
46CFR180.71- A life jacket approved under 160.002, 005, or 055 must be carried onboard for each person; 11 Adult and 01 Child size life jacket has been condemned; vessel is restricted to 64 adult pax.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 June 2021
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations; vessel experienced unexpected shutdown of Port engine while under way w/ pax.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date navigation publications for the intended route; the Coast Pilot, CG Light List and Notice to Mariners are outdated.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
A vessel must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the International and Inland Navigation Rules; the all around white light is not operational.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
The means of attaching the float free link to the life float must have the breaking strength of at least that of the float free link, if synthetic, be of a dark color and resistant to UV light; the sea painter is deteriorated on one of the life floats.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Each life float must be equipped with a floating water light certified to meet 160.010; one of the water lights is broken.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed and maintained to protect personnel and the vessel from electrical hazards; there are unprotected dead end wires in the engine compartment.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 August 2020
Resolved
Where flexible non-metallic hose is permitted, it must meet the required specs for its intended use; STBD side fuel supply hose off Racor filter is in disrepair and in need of replacement.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 11 August 2020
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight; flush mounted scuttle leading to engineroom has a bad gasket and is not watertight.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 11 August 2020
Resolved
Fire main discharge valve off pump is seized in open position.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Holds and tanks safety
Issued 11 August 2020
Resolved
The MI shall examine the bilges to see that there is no accumulation of matter which might create fire hazard; fuel tank space has sewage accumulation from valve misalignment.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 August 2020
Resolved
The vessel must be provided w/ a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment; bilge suction valve is corroded and not usable.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 19 July 2020
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vsl experienced loss of propulsion in the port main engine. Repair and conduct sea trials to prove proper operation to satisfaction of attending marine inspector prior to carrying passengers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Numerous hose connections within the engine compartment do not have two hose clamps as required; install a second hose clamp as follows, (2) through hull connections stbd side fwd, (1) through hull for wash down pump, (1) on the port main engine exhaust system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
The remote shutoff valves for the fuel system are not labeled, properly mark the valves "Fuel Shutoff".
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
The valve handle for the wash down pump raw water intake is broken; permanently affix a combination wrench to the valve until next haul out.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Repair or replace the broken light in the passenger accommodation space.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
The generator is not operational due to defective solenoid; repair the generator as needed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
The vessel has a megaphone in lieu of a PA system, however it does not work; provide the vessel with a suitable PA system or megaphone.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 August 2018
Resolved
The stbd main engine raw water intake hose is missing two hose clamps; install hose clamps where needed.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Repair the stern light due to failure.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Repair or replace the lube oil pressure gauge for the port main engine.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Install an additional hose clamp on the exhaust hose to the generator IWO the bhd penetration.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Conductor
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Remove excessive wire connections from the generator battery and install a terminal bus bar.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Clean the bilge suction strainer in the fuel tank compartment due to blockage.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
The generator exhaust hose is chaffing on the side stringers in the steering compartment; install chaffing gear as needed.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Piping
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Repair the hydraulic fluid leak in the steering compartment.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Overcurrent Device
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Provide overcurrent protection for the conductors on the stbd battery in the engine compartment.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Replace the deteriorated conductor on the stbd bus bar in the engine compartment.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Replace the deteriorated conductor on the generator battery.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Remove wire nuts and install butt connectors in wiring on the port side of the engine compartment.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Properly terminate the dead end wires in the engine compartment, port side forward.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Replace the deteriorated conductor on the port battery in the engine compartment.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Reinstall the captive chain for the aft hatch cover.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 21 April 2017
Resolved
Properly seal the through hull fitting on the stbd side in the forward void.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Repaint and seal holes on lifefloats as needed.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Ensure all lifefloat sea painters are 100 ft.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
On newly replaced electrical box in engine room-install backing nuts for wire knockouts.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Replace wire nuts in lazarette - fresh water pump and #1 void - bilge pump, with crimp connectors or locate inside a junction box with electrical tape overwrap.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Connect GPS to VHF radio and input MMSI number, show proper operation.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Replace 01 battery on STBD battery bank, rewire conductors ensuring no greater than 4 connected to any 1 terminal.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Make appropriate repairs to engine room hatch. Prove watertight seal.
Casualty record · 7
23 June 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3514358
6 July 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6200877
18 July 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7011181
12 June 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7261187
15 September 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7575335
7 September 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8004242
10 January 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8294902
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
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with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
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