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BLACK PEARL
BLACK PEARL is a 1983 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2025, along with 25 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 4 casualty investigations between 2010 and 2017.
Records from 2010 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 April 2025.
- Built
- 1983
- Last inspected
- 16 April 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2010–2017
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 April 2025
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
25 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
655047
WDI4438
55198
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-55198
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.8 ft × 17.0 ft × 6.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 44 / net 30
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTHE WILLARD COMPANY(HULL) · COSTA MESA, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1983
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAN PEDRO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 21 April 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 it44 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
30 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
30 - 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.
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 · 26
16 April 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8116349
28 October 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8025823
19 April 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7907765
14 March 2024
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7886981
11 January 2024
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7848867
4 January 2024
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7846580
21 December 2023
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7841020
16 August 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7770199
10 May 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7665450
6 December 2022
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7605277
13 September 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7553249
12 May 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7433670
15 February 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7398505
8 November 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7326768
29 April 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7171401
7 December 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7107745
18 August 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7036135
10 February 2020
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6907399
7 October 2019
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6816903
15 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6677953
5 June 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6422604
6 March 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6364312
7 June 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6148754
12 February 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6092681
14 July 2016
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5901696
28 March 2016
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5824022
Deficiency record · 25
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 16 April 2025
Resolved
Each survival craft must be:
(1) Secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel except that a float-free link is not required if the vessel operates only on waters not as deep as the length of the painter;
Sea painter was connected to the tie down strap and would prevent the raft from inflating in the event of the vessel sinking.
46 CFR 180.130(a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 13 September 2022
Resolved
Each EPIRB must be tested monthly using the
integrated test circuit and output indicator, to
determine that it is operative. Vessel was not able to
show correct interval of EPIRB tests over last year.
vessel conducted satisfactory test of EPIRB in presence
of attending Marine Inspector and was instructed on
regulatory requirement.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in
accordance with § 160.050 in sub-chapter Q of 46 CFR, or
other standard specified by the Commandant, including,
but not limited to, approval series 160.150. 01 life
buoy grab-line was wasted. Make grab line satisfactory
and to manufacturer specifications.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 7 December 2020
Resolved
Life rafts a required to be inspected annually.
Unit is delaying this requiremnt until the end of 01/2021
IAW 46CFR185.730
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
Have MMSI number programed into DSC radio.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sleeping room
Issued 18 August 2020
Resolved
Prove proper operation of general alarm system.
Vessel restricted from carrying overnight pax.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
Undersized electrical wiring was used in a 120 VAC circuit in the pilot house. All power and lighting circuits must be installed with at least 14 AWG wire.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
Smoke detectors in passenger areas did not meet UL 217 approval. Provide smoke detectors that meet UL 217 approval.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
Circuit breaker panel in pantry space not blanked off where circuit breakers are not installed. Provide blanks for all open slots in circuit breaker panels.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
Voyage plans for overnight trips were said to be kept shore side at Virg’s Landing, but were not available upon request. Provide voyage plans to Coast Guard Inspectors.
**705, Prior to carrying passenger on overnight voyages**
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
The emergency instructions were not specific to the vessel. Provide emergency plan that is specific to the vessel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
Wiring in engine room was not properly supported. Provide metallic supports at least every 24” on all wire runs.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
No station bill was available for voyages that consisted of 4 or more crewmembers. Provide a station bill for voyages that consist of 4 or more crewmembers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
Plastic trash receptacles in enclosed accommodation areas need to be non-combustible material. Provide trash receptacles that are made from non-combustible material.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
No record of monthly maintenance being performed on portable fire extinguishers. Provide a log that contains recorded monthly maintenance being performed on portable fire extinguishers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 October 2019
Resolved
An ammeter was not installed in the battery charger circuit. Provide an ammeter in the battery charger circuit.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 May 2019
Resolved
Replace grab line on life ring or replace life ring.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 May 2019
Resolved
Provide 03 fire buckets or nozzle for wash down hose.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 5 June 2018
Resolved
Provide proper battery for life ring water light.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Gear/Clutch Starter (electric)
Issued 7 June 2017
Resolved
Operator was unable to start PORT MDE due to the failure of the electric starter.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 7 June 2017
Resolved
5 adult and 3 child (8 total) lifejackets found with inadequate / worn retroreflective material.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 7 June 2017
Resolved
Inspector discovered that the vessels Safety Radiotelephony Certificate was expired.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 14 July 2016
Resolved
Conduct pre-employment drug testing on vessel Master.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 14 July 2016
Resolved
Enroll Master of vessel in the drug and alcohol testing random program.
Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General
Issued 28 March 2016
Resolved
Meke bulkhead between the lazarette and engine room watertight. Gaps exist around four wet exhausts (2 x generator & 2 MDE) where they penetrate the bulkhead.
Casualty record · 4
22 August 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3832695
25 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4423985
5 July 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5175523
12 February 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · 1 injured · activity 6092681
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.