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NS INTERCEPTOR
NS INTERCEPTOR is a 1983 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 18 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2022.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 June 2026.
- Built
- 1983
- Last inspected
- 17 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2022
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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
17 June 2026
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
18 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
660581
WDL5574
55256
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-55256
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)47.0 ft × 15.0 ft × 5.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 28 / net 19
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNEUVILLE BOAT WORKS INC · NEW IBERIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1983
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCAPE MAY, NJ
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 29 April 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it28 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
19 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
19 - 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.
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Detail on this page
21 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 18 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 vessel inspected with it, by name and date; 1 casualty investigation, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.
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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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Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
NS 140 Freight Barge · MISLE 1651493 · 22 January 2022 · activity 7385897Inspection history · 21
17 June 2026
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8382795
14 January 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8296284
17 June 2025
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8160212
6 August 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7975162
22 January 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7852799
17 August 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7770683
17 March 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7652603
25 August 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7490427
1 August 2022
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7522371
4 April 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7424339
25 January 2022
Damage Survey · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7389600
22 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7385897
7 June 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7218788
28 September 2020
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7067083
15 October 2019
Plan Review "T" Boat · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6834546
12 September 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6809901
1 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6403001
16 April 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6392329
26 June 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6201094
3 May 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5868338
10 March 2016
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5830499
Deficiency record · 18
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
The part of the exhaust system between the point of cooling water injection and the engine manifold must be water-jacketed or effectively insulated and protected. Vessels port exhaust between engine manifold and start of the water jacket had been removed with anticipation of replacement lagging being reinstalled. Replace missing lagging.
46 CFR 182.425(b)(3)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of 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. Vessel had expired Radiotelephony Certificate that was scheduled to be conducted the same day as the COI renewal.
47 CFR 80.903
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 6 August 2024
Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator who meets the following requirements: Where the station power does not exceed 250 watts carrier power or 1500 watts peak envelope power, the radio operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Vessel operator was unable to provide evidence of marine radio operator permit.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 6 August 2024
Resolved
Machinery Space Boundaries. Boundaries that separate machinery spaces from accommodation spaces, service spaces, and control spaces must be lined with noncombustible panels or insulation approved in accordance with 164.009 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 17 August 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 was unable to demonstrate bilge dewatering capabilities from the forward two compartments. Repair bilge system as needed and demonstrate proper operation in the presence of a marine inspector prior to carriage passengers/cargo.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of rescue
Issued 17 August 2023
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Vessel has not completed drills since December 2022. Additionally, vessel did not have accurate emergency instructions or necessary MOB recovery PPE. Vessel is required to conduct satisfactory MOB drill in presence of marine inspector prior to carriage of passengers/cargo.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 August 2023
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Wing nuts attaching cables to battery terminals were found loose. Replace wing nuts with permanent type connections to satisfaction of marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 17 August 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Vessel is missing guard over cable terminal above generator. Install guard to satisfaction of marine inspector.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 17 March 2023
Resolved
No major repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel with regard to the hull...shall be made without the knowledge and approval of of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. USCG Sector Delaware Bay received a report that the vessel's port propeller touched bottom near Townsends Inlet on 17MAR2023. Vsl is approved to replace port propeller with an in-kind spare at Avalon Marine. Send pictures of the vsl before and after replacing the port propeller. Submit a damage assessment and repair report.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 25 August 2022
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas must have on
board an ... EPIRB, installed to automatically float
free and activate. The EPIRB hydrostatic release was
expired. Replace w/new hydro-release.
CITE: 46 CFR §180.64
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 25 August 2022
Resolved
A hatch cover must have securing devices, attached to
the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or
other devices of substantial strength to prevent its
loss. The hatch securing device is missing from the
lazarette hatch. Replace hatch securing device.
CITE: 46 CFR §179.360(b)(2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 August 2022
Resolved
Each lighting fixture globe, lens, or diffuser must have
a guard or be made of high strength material, except in
an accommodation space, radio room, galley, or similar
space where it is not subject to damage. The globe &
lamp are missing from the housing in the space in front
of the helm. Replace the globe or otherwise secure the
lamp fixture for risk of shock.
CITE: 46 CFR §183.410(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 25 January 2022
Resolved
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 emergencies. When repairs are made during an emergency, the owner, managing operator, or master shall notify the OCMI as soon as practicable after repairs are made. The shaft, shaft tube, and propeller were damaged when striking a submerged object. A Coast Guard Marine Inspector (CGMI) must oversee all repairs prior to the vessel operating.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
EPIRB test not logged since 15MAR2021. Performed and logged EPIRB test. 46 CFR 185.728
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
Vessel name on COD does not correspond with name on bow or name on stern. Stern lettering is 2.25 inches vice required 4 inches. 46 CFR 67.123
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
Hatches must have securing devices, engine room hatches have provisions for being secured however the hardware is not present. 46 CFR 179.360
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 16 April 2018
Resolved
Remove doubler plates through out vessl and submit a repair proposal.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 10 March 2016
Resolved
KK01: Provide repair proposal for the following repair: crop and renew port quarter from transom forward to 6" past first frame, vertifically from upper rub rail down 18".
Casualty record · 1
22 January 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7385897
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
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