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FISHMONSTER MAX

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

FISHMONSTER MAX is a 2001 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 97 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2012.

Records from 2012 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 June 2026.

Built
2001
Last inspected
8 June 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
17
Deficiencies
97 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2012
Also recorded as
1 other name

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 8 June 2026
Recorded inspections17
…physical examinations16
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 97 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 10 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

US Official No.
1130527
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDB3984
MISLE id
579673
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-579673

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)63.3 ft × 23.7 ft × 7.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 38 / net 30
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCOOPER MARINE CORP · ST PETERSBURG BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2001
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Direct
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portKEY WEST, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 8 May 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 it38 - Simplified, Gross Ton
30 - 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.
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Inspection history · 17

8 June 2026 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8395900
25 March 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8314244
19 March 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8108014
13 May 2024 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7911160
19 March 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7879528
13 March 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7648934
11 October 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7597771
17 March 2022 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7413806
29 September 2020 Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7067684
21 October 2019 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6838547
28 January 2019 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6589020
31 October 2018 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6571685
6 December 2017 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6319170
8 November 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6056667
25 October 2016 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6029949
11 October 2016 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6016448
12 January 2016 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5797643

Deficiency record · 97

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 June 2026 Resolved
Provide an orange or white ring life buoy of at least 24" in diameter with type II retroreflective tape and the vessel's name in capital block letters.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 June 2026
Resolved 22 June 2026
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 25 March 2026 Resolved
Refasten the inboard aft deck beam shelf in the starboard engine room.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2026
Resolved 13 April 2026
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 March 2026 Resolved
Seal the gap in the starboard engine room's aft bulkhead to make the space vapor tight.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2026
Resolved 13 April 2026
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 25 March 2026 Resolved
Seal the drain holes on the bottom of the port and starboard collision bulkheads.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2026
Resolved 13 April 2026
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 25 March 2026 Resolved
Attach the starboard #3 hatch cover to the hatch frame with a captive chain/cable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2026
Resolved 13 April 2026
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 25 March 2026 Resolved
Insulate the exposed sections of hot piping on the port and starboard exhaust risers.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2026
Resolved 13 April 2026
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 19 March 2025 Resolved
Provide a visual alarm to indicate a high water level in the starboard lazarette (audible is working).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 April 2025
Resolved 8 April 2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 13 May 2024 Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be designed with enough capacity for the volume of space it is protecting. Reinstall the original board or provide another means to establish a vapor boundary in non-watertight bulkhead between the port engine room and tank space prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 May 2024
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 13 May 2024 Resolved
Provide an all-round white light to be illuminated when the vessel is at anchor or aground in periods of reduced visibility.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 May 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 13 May 2024 Resolved
Mark the stairs or entry to the upper deck with the maximum number of passengers permitted on the upper deck (Maximum 12 passengers on the upper deck). Marking must be at least 1" numbers and letters.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 May 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 13 May 2024 Resolved
Conduct and log abandon ship, man overboard, and fire fighting drills every three months. Log must contain the date of the drill, a general description, and the individuals in attendance.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 May 2024
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 19 March 2024 Resolved
There is water ingress around the port tank space hatch. Surrounding wood is waterlogged but not rotted. Dry area and rebed hatch prior to credit drydock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 May 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 13 March 2023 Resolved
Life floats are strapped to the top of the house with mooring lines and cleats. Stow all life floats so they can float free prior to operating beyond 3 miles from shore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 March 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 13 March 2023 Resolved
Provide two paddles of at least 4 feet in each life float and lash each paddle to the life float to witch it belongs prior to operating beyond 3 miles from shore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 March 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 13 March 2023 Resolved
Clearly mark the name of the vessel on each life float and each life float paddle.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 15 March 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 13 March 2023 Resolved
Provide one portable hand pump with suitable hose and suction to pump bilge water overboard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 15 March 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 17 March 2022 Resolved
Provide MSC approved Design Verification Test Procedures to show that a loss of power to the electronic propulsion control system does not result in increased shaft speed or propeller pitch. Must be provided prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2022
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 17 March 2022 Resolved
Perform the MSC approved Design Verification Test Procedures without an increase in shaft speed or propeller pitch prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2022
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 29 September 2020 Resolved
VESSEL SUSTAINED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HULL CONNECTING TWO CATAMARAN HULLS TOGETHER IN WAY OF THE MIDSHIP SECTION ON THE PORT SIDE OF THE CENTERLINE. DETERMINE EXTENT OF DAMGE BY REMOVAL OF COMPROMISED FIBERGLASS AND ANY OTHER DAMAGED STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS OF VESSEL. SUBMIT REPAIR PROPOSAL TO OCMI TO RENEW AS ORIGINALLY INSTALLED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 29 September 2020
Resolved 31 January 2022
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 9 December 2019 Resolved
When CG Marine Inspectors conducted a Chemical Testing Program Compliance Audit, it was discovered that the current, credentialed Master onboard the vessel never submitted a pre-employment chemical test prior to hire, and the Owner had no documentation onboard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 December 2019
Resolved 10 December 2019
Resolution: Refer to Enforcement with a Letter of Warning
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 9 December 2019 Resolved
Seal all penetrations in the bulkheads from the engine rooms to ensure the proper operation of the FIREBOY system.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 January 2020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 December 2019 Resolved
All wires and cables in the engine room compartment must be supported every 18 inches with metal brackets lined with a rubber material to prevent chafing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 January 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 9 December 2019 Resolved
Submit plan/specs for install of new generator. After install conduct test of associated fireboy system in the presence of Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 January 2020
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 9 December 2019 Resolved
eplace all floating water light batteries with batteries approved for use in waterlights and mark with expiration date (maximum 2 years from date of install)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 January 2020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 December 2019 Resolved
Remove or properly cap off all dead end wires.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 January 2020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 December 2019 Resolved
Block off unused openings in the distribution panel at the operating station.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 January 2020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 9 December 2019 Resolved
Replace rub rail on port bow to assist in preventing damage tot he hull from impacting the pilling.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 January 2020
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 December 2019 Resolved
Label bilge alarms for the aft fuel space as "not high water alarms".
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 January 2020
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sickbay
Issued 9 December 2019 Resolved
Provide first aid kit with required contents. 160.041
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 January 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 9 December 2019 Resolved
Repair electrical cable to aft anchor light.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 January 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 21 October 2019 Resolved
Vessel must have up to date publications on board. Coast Pilot is outdated from 2012.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 January 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
A Pre-engineered Fixed gas fire extinguishing system must automatically shutdown all engines that draw intake within the protected space. Fireboy electrical pigtail was broken and will not shutdown engine upon activation.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: New cylinder installed and operationally tested.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Demonstrate proper Audible and visual operation of bilge high level alarms in Port/STBD Engine rooms.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: All high level alarms operational.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of fuel shutoff valve on STBD tank for Engine supply line.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: Fuel shutoff operates properly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Connect bilge pump conductor wire with a pressure type connector in Port forward compartment. Current connection made with twisting wire and electrical tape.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: Pressure type connector installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Repair/replace 22 person Life-floats. Both Life-Floats have sun damage and are no longer international orange.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 February 2019
Resolution: Life float painted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Provide cover for 110 power receptacle under bar.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: Cover provided for receptacle.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Provide gaskets for Port and STBD engine room deck hatches. Repair STBD lazarete hatch gasket.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: Gaskets replaced/repaired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Post all pages of COI (03 pages.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: All pages posted.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Provide current publications (Coast Pilot [name withheld])
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 February 2019
Resolution: All publications onboard are up to date.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
AC/DC panel has missing slots, cover to protect against risk of shock.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: Missing slots covered on DC/AC panel.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of visual indicators for automatic bilge pumps (Port forward compartment, Port E/R, STBD aft fuel).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: All visual indicators are operational.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Replace watertight container for distress signals.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: Watertight container provided.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Provide a fuse in series (over current protection) for 02 house batteries. Battery cables are an estimated 10 feet from panel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: Over current protection installed at battery terminal (100 amp)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Provide means to protect battery terminals from failing objects (Cover or boots).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: Battery terminals covered with box cover.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Vessel captains did not have a medical certificate. Provide medical certificate to local OCMI and keep with credential.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 February 2019
Resolution: Medical certificate valid for acting captain.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Vessel captains did not have a FCC radio operator license. Provide FCC radio operator license to local OCMI and keep with credential.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 February 2019
Resolution: FCC operator permit provided for acting captain.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Replace hydraulic lines and fittings to reduction gear. Fittings are wasted.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 February 2019
Resolution: Hydraulic lines replaced.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Replace lagging on turbo starboard engine. Lagging deteriorated.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: Lagging replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
[name withheld] stowage locations on main deck with type and number. Old markings were painted over and illegible.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 6 February 2019
Resolution: All PFD stowage locations marked.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 28 January 2019 Resolved
Vessel must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radio. Vessel radio was not providing lat and long.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 February 2019
Resolution: GPS input for VHGF radio operational.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 8 November 2018 Resolved
Conduct/complete hull examination (drydock), drydock due date listed on current COI is October 31st, 2018. Last credit drydock was completed on October 28th, 2016.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Vessel completed credit drydock, updated vessel profile.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 November 2018 Resolved
ENSURE THAT BOTH CUTLASS BEARINGS ARE REPLACED.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 November 2018
Resolution: Cutlass bearings replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 November 2018 Resolved
SEVERAL COMPONENTS ARE NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED INCLUDING BOTH FUEL TANKS. ENSURE NON METALIC FUEL FILL/VENT LINES ARE BRIDGED WITH A BONDING STRAP.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 November 2018
Resolution: Fuel tank fills bonded.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 November 2018 Resolved
THE BRIDGE ELECTRICAL PANEL IS SECURED WITH PARACHUTE CORD AND A FISHING HOOK. ENSURE THAT THE PANEL IS PROPERLY SECURED VIA MECHANICAL MEANS.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 November 2018
Resolution: Lock provided to prevent access to electrical panel.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 8 November 2018 Resolved
ENSURE ALL OVERBOARD DISCHARGE VALVES ARE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. THE FORWARD STARBOARD BILGE VALVE AS WELL AS SEVERAL ON THE PORT SIDE HAVE SEIZED.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 November 2018
Resolution: All vales functioning properly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 November 2018 Resolved
THE FITTINGS ON THE FUEL LINES RUNNING OUT OF THE STARBOARD TANK HAVE SEVERE CORROSION. ENSURE FITTINGS ARE REPLACED.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 November 2018
Resolution: Fuel lines replaced.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 14 June 2018 Resolved
Permanently mount all submersible electric bilge pumps.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 July 2018
Resolution: Bilge pumps mounted to hull.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 14 June 2018 Resolved
Mount high level alarm in STBD laz compartment.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 July 2018
Resolution: High level indicator mounted in Laz compartment.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Prove operation of starboard Fireboy alarms and shutdowns.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 December 2017
Resolution: Demonstrated proper operation of system.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Replace expired EPIRB battery.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 December 2017
Resolved 26 December 2017
Resolution: Replaced battery.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Make repairs to starboard lifefloat in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2017
Resolved 26 February 2018
Resolution: Replaced lifefloat with new.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Replace batteries in starboard lifefloat light and lifering light.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2017
Resolved 8 December 2017
Resolution: Replaced batteries.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Replace/update navigational charts and pubs.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2017
Resolved 26 December 2017
Resolution: Replaced charts and publications.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Input GPS to the VHF radio
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 January 2018
Resolved 8 December 2017
Resolution: Connected vessel's GPS to VHF radio
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of port fuel tank compartment high level alarm and automatic bilge pump indicator.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2017
Resolved 8 December 2017
Resolution: Demonstrated proper operation of high level alarm and automatic pump indicator.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of installed bilge system.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2017
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Fixed bilge system removed, all spaces have submersible pumps.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Remove flexible cord from distribution panel to fire pump. Renew with approved cable.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2017
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Fire pump removed, not required on board.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Replace broken exterior electrical outlets on back deck.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2017
Resolved 8 December 2017
Resolution: Replace outlet and properly mounted.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Place port engine batteries in tray.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2017
Resolved 8 December 2017
Resolution: Placed batteries in battery boxes.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Make repairs to watertight hatches.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2017
Resolved 26 February 2018
Resolution: Watertight hatches repaired.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Provide logs of drills and monthly EPIRB tests.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 January 2018
Resolved 26 February 2018
Resolution: Provided log.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 6 December 2017 Resolved
Install pressure gauge on discharge side of fire pump.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 December 2017
Resolved 14 June 2018
Resolution: Fire pump removed.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 25 October 2016 Resolved
Repair hull in way of all Coast Guard marked areas.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 October 2016
Resolution: Gel coat renewed in way of all marked areas.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 25 October 2016 Resolved
Repair/replace hatch lanyards to below deck spaces.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 October 2016
Resolution: Hatch lanyards either refitted or replaced.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 25 October 2016 Resolved
Repair/replace areas noted by Coast Guard in way of aft ladder to upper deck and bait well.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 October 2016
Resolution: Floor joint around aft ladder, main deck cleaned of old caulk and glassed over.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 25 October 2016 Resolved
Repair/replace gaskets to below deck hatches.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 October 2016
Resolution: Gaskets to hatches repaired.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 25 October 2016 Resolved
Coat deck with non skid.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 October 2016
Resolution: Deck coated with non skid.
Unknown
Issued 25 October 2016 Resolved
Replace zincs.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 October 2016
Resolution: All zincs replaced.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 25 October 2016 Resolved
Replace port/starboard cutlass bearings.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 October 2016
Resolution: Port/starboard cutlass bearings replaced.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 25 October 2016 Resolved
Realign prop shaft.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 October 2016
Resolution: Prop shafts realigned.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 11 October 2016 Resolved
Repair/renew lifefloats. Vessel restricted to operating no more than 3 miles from land.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2016
Resolved 1 December 2016
Resolution: Procured/installed new lifefloat
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 11 October 2016 Resolved
Provide floating waterlight for lifebuoy. Vessel restricted to daytime operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2016
Resolved 11 October 2016
Resolution: Provided light
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 11 October 2016 Resolved
Provide lifeline for lifebuoy
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 October 2016
Resolved 11 October 2016
Resolution: Renewed line
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 11 October 2016 Resolved
Reinstall access cover to port engine room forward bulkhead
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 October 2016
Resolution: reinstalled and sealed access cut out in bulkhead
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 11 October 2016 Resolved
Properly secure starboard engine room batteries to satisfaction of attending marine inspector
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2016
Resolved 8 November 2016
Resolution: Installed new straps to secure battery
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 11 October 2016 Resolved
Post COI and Stability letter
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2016
Resolved 16 October 2016
Resolution: Posted all pages of COI and Stability Letter.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 11 October 2016 Resolved
Post PFD donning placards on upper deck
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2016
Resolved 8 November 2016
Resolution: Posted donning instructions on second deck
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 11 October 2016 Resolved
Provide master's credentials
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 October 2016
Resolution: Provided credentials
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 11 October 2016 Resolved
Repair/renew the following: High level alarms for port and stbd forepeak, automatic bilge pump indicators for port and stbd aft fuel tank spaces and port laz
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 November 2016
Resolved 1 December 2016
Resolution: Proved proper operation
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 11 October 2016 Resolved
Demostrate proper operation of engine shutdowns for port and starboard pre-engineered fire extinguishing systems.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 October 2016
Resolution: Demonstrated proper operation of systems shutting down all engines
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Vessel did not have FCC radio station license that identified it was for the TORTUGA IV
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 January 2016
Resolution: New SSL provided
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
COI and Stability letter were not posted visible to passengers.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 January 2016
Resolution: Items posted
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Vessel did not have company drug testing policy on board and available to review.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 January 2016
Resolution: program provided.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Bilge high level water alarm in starboard void was inoperable.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 January 2016
Resolution: proved proper operation
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Vessel had only 8 of required 12 flares
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 January 2016
Resolution: Additional flares provided
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 12 January 2016 Resolved
Life Float light battery was dead. Replace battery.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 January 2016
Resolution: battery replaced.

Casualty record · 1

20 January 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4230537
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

TORTUGA IV (2012). 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.