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ABIGAIL ADAMS

ABIGAIL ADAMS is a 2002 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 28 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 30 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 2 operational controls and 15 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2025.

Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 3 April 2026.

Built
2002
Last inspected
3 April 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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 3 April 2026
…with no type recorded3
…past their stated due date1
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

WDQ2541
576351
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-576351

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)53.3 ft × 18.7 ft × 8.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 33 / net 26
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderROBERT E DERECKTOR INC · BRIDGEPORT, CT, UNITED STATES · built 2002
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portBOSTON, MA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 5 September 2025 · expires 30 September 2026
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 it33 - Simplified, Gross Ton
26 - Simplified, 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

3 April 2026 Plan Review "T" Boat · Vessel Attendance · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8341589
16 September 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8235267
22 May 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8186833
6 May 2025 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8121318
30 May 2024 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7922521
27 February 2024 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7870369
19 October 2023 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7810980
14 June 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7714755
28 June 2022 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7489387
3 February 2022 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7390139
23 June 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7233535
22 July 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7012959
15 January 2020 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6889721
11 December 2019 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6872074
21 November 2019 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6859902
21 November 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6863077
16 July 2019 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6751603
9 October 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6557242
24 May 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6427634
24 May 2018 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6428009
19 April 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6394888
31 January 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6347340
27 July 2017 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6222006
17 April 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6126460
13 February 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6087689
28 September 2016 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6011262
30 March 2016 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5843935
21 January 2016 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5800893

Deficiency record · 30

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
A self priming, power driven fire pump must be installed on each vessel Of not more than 65 feet in length which is a ferry vessel. Fire pump was leaking during operational test. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 181.300(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Operator made satisfactory repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories Starboard main emergency fuel shutoff did not close when pulled. 46 CFR 182.455 (b((4)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Operator repaired fuel shut off valves.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Starboard fuel shut offs were not labeled properly. All fuel shutoffs on starboard side need to be clearly labeled to indicate which piece of machinery it supplies. 46 CFR 185.608
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Operator appropriately marked fuel shut off valves
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 65 feet in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that: A positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. The valve for the aft port side engine room is seized and will not close. Repair or replace valve to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 182.520(e)(6)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2025
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Marine Inspector attended the vessel and confirmed that the entire valve body had been replaced in kind, and the new valve could be easily actuated. Deficiency cleared.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that:The pump discharge line is suitably supported. The inboard discharge line for the submersible pump in the starboard lazarette was loose. Ensure the line is properly supported to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 182.520(e)(5)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2025
Resolved 9 June 2025
Resolution: Marine Inspector attended the vessel and confirmed that the discharge line had been replaced and clamped down tight to the discharge piping. Deficiency cleared.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 6 May 2025 No resolution recorded
Controls and valves for operation of fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be located outside the space protected by the system. There is a pressure control switch inside the engine rooms. Relocate the pressure switch outside the protected space. Deficiency is due No Later Than 30NOV2025. 46 CFR 181.410(b)(1)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must terminate on the hull exterior as high above the waterline as practicable and remote from any hull openings, or they must terminate in U-bends as high above the weather deck as practicable and as far as practicable from openings into any enclosed spaces. The discharge end of both port and starboard fuel tank vent pipes end in an enclosed deck box with no ventilation. Submit modification plan to OCMI and affect repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 182.450(d)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Operator vented space to atmosphere.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure. Terminal board covering in port-side aft engine room has missing screw. Replace the screw to provide adequate enclosure of the terminal. 46 CFR 183.340(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Operator made satisfactory repair.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure. The vessel's shore tie connection cover is loose and has exposed wires. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 183.340(g)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Operator made satisfactory repair.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry three hand red flare distress signals, and three hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessel was missing 01 handheld red flare and 01 orange smoke distress signal. Equip vessel with appropriate number of distress signals. 46 CFR 180.68(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Operator provided vessel with appropriate number of distress signals.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating water light. Each ring life buoy with a floating water light must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length, but not more than 6 feet, securing the water light around the body of the ring life buoy. On a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, the floating water light must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip. The floating water light line was connected to the grab line instead of the body of the ring life buoy and missing the clip. Equip vessel was required to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 180.70(d)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Operator provided corrosion resistent clip.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
The sidelights of vessels of 20 meters or more in length shall be fitted with matte black inboard screens. Backing plate of the port sidelight was not painted matte black. Paint backing plate matte black to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 33 CFR 84.05(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Operator painted inboard side of vessel with matt black paint.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
A vessel of 20 meters or more in length shall be provided with a bell in addition to a whistle. Ship’s whistle was not capable of producing a prolonged blast. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 33 CFR 83.33
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Operator repaired ships whistle
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Vessel did not have an audible bilge high water level alarm at the operating station. Repair or replace audible alarms to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 182.530(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 May 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Operator made repairs to high level alarms.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 19 October 2023 Resolved
Carbon dioxide cylinders must be rejected for further service when they are dented, bulging, severely corroded, or otherwise in a weakened condition. Port and STBD engine room CO2 bottles are corroded. Replace Port and STBD engine room CO2 bottles. 46 CFR 147.65(a)(2)(ii)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 November 2023
Resolved 23 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided doucmentation for CO2 service on 23OCT23. Port and STBD engine room CO2 bottles were changed out.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 19 October 2023 Resolved
Fixed gas fire extinguishing system remote controls must be located in a break glass enclosure to preclude accidental discharge. Vessel was missing glass from port remote break glass station at the time of exam. Replace glass at port station. 46 CFR 181.410(b)(4)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 November 2023
Resolved 24 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures of new break glass for port station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 19 October 2023 Resolved
Except for a normally unoccupied space of less than 170 cubic meters (6000 cubic feet), release of an extinguishing agent into a space must require two distinct operations. STBD break glass station hammer was missing at time of exam. Replace STBD break glass station hammer. 46 CFR 181.410(b)(2)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 November 2023
Resolved 24 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided MI proof of STBD station hammer replacment.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 June 2023 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'S STBD MAIN ENGINE COULD NOT BE STARTED DUE TO AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL INJECTORS. MAKE REPAIRS, AND CONDUCT SEA TRIAL IN PRESENCE OF A MARINE INSPECTOR, PRIOR TO PASSENGERS.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 July 2023
Resolved 19 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel completed repairs on STB Main Engine. Vessel replaced Cylinder head,injectors and turbo. Vessel performed sea trial with inspectors onboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 July 2020 Resolved
Each connection to a conductor must be within an enclosure. All bilge pumps/ high level alarm connections are not within an enclosure. Place all connections within an enclosure
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2020
Resolved 10 August 2020
Resolution: Received satisfactory pictures attesting to proper repair.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 December 2019 Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is: Of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. Vessel operator reported a loss of steering. Prior to carrying passengers: 1)Determine the cause of the loss of steering, 2) Conduct satisfactory sea trials.46 CFR 182.610
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 December 2019
Resolved 11 December 2019
Resolution: Attended vessel and witnessed satisfactory sea trial.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 21 November 2019 Resolved
Hawser line fouled prop
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 December 2019
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory sea trial.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 October 2018 Resolved
Ground for both port and starboard alternators on the main generators are improperly installed. Install ground from alternators to negative terminal on battery as per manufacterer's recommendation.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 October 2018
Resolved 30 November 2018
Resolution: Ground wire from alternator to battery properly installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 October 2018 Resolved
Operator failed to provide proof of operation of ground detection. Provide proof of proper operation of ground detection.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 October 2018
Resolved 30 November 2018
Resolution: Verified proper operation of ground detection system.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 October 2018 Resolved
Port main generator is missing machinery guard. Install machinery guard for the protection of equipment and personnel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 October 2018
Resolved 30 November 2018
Resolution: Witnessed newly installed machinery guard on port main generator.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Coupling
Issued 24 May 2018 Resolved
vessel's port shaft dripless packing coupling slid forward causing water to enter the vessel. Vessel must repair and prove proper operation to CG inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 May 2018
Resolution: vessel repaired and proved proper operation to CG inspector.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Bilge Monitor
Issued 24 May 2018 Resolved
vessel's bilge alarm has no audible alarm. Vessel must fix bilge alarm and prove proper operation to CG inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 May 2018
Resolution: vessel repaired bilge alarm and proved operation to CG inspector.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 27 July 2017 Resolved
Provide updated marine charts.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 August 2017
Resolved 3 August 2017
Resolution: Received email documentation of photo of new chart.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 27 July 2017 Resolved
Provide (03) adult lifejackets. Passenger count restricted to 98 (101 total persons)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 August 2017
Resolution: Recieved photo documentation of (03) new type I PFD's.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Gear/Clutch Starter (electric)
Issued 28 September 2016 Resolved
The electrical controls for the port main engine will not engage in reverse.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 September 2016
Resolved 30 September 2016
Resolution: Verified control is working properly again.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Ground Detection
Issued 21 January 2016 Resolved
KB01 - Ground detection not installed. Provide ground detection installation proposal.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 February 2016
Resolved 30 March 2016
Resolution: Received repair proposal from [name withheld], indicating the parts for repair have been ordered and a plan is in place to install ground detection meter.

Casualty record · 15

10 November 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2238867
12 July 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2444101
26 September 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2521827
2 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2570001
1 February 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2578887
23 March 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2895412
6 February 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3685167
17 September 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4150175
6 May 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4330813
12 September 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4716381
14 November 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4759093
6 May 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4852501
24 May 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6427634
21 November 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6863077
22 May 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 8186833
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.

Recorded names · 1

MICKEY MURPHY (2004–2025). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.