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HARBOR GEM
HARBOR GEM is a 2002 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2017, most recently in November 2025, along with 26 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 13 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2015.
Records from 2002 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 12 November 2025.
- Built
- 2002
- Last inspected
- 12 November 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 26 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 13 investigations · 2002–2015
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
12 November 2025
Deficiencies
26 recorded · 1
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2017–2025)
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
1133350
8113783
594246
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-594246
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
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 · 17
12 November 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8265058
22 October 2025
Vessel Attendance · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8255531
16 September 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8235298
23 April 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8113783
10 April 2024
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7892696
19 October 2023
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7811280
23 March 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7655394
2 May 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7442500
12 October 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7331060
12 May 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7204676
5 May 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6948790
1 October 2019
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6825262
19 March 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6644594
19 March 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6374525
21 September 2017
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6277399
23 May 2017
COI Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6156201
17 April 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6126476
Deficiency record · 26
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 23 April 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.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 23 April 2025
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient fire drills to make sure that each crew member is familiar with his or
her duties in case of a fire. The crew was unfamiliar with the procedures for starting the fire pump. Conduct crew training and provide documentation to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 23 April 2025
Resolved
A vessel with a power driven main steering gear must
be provided with an independent rudder angle indicator at the operating station. The rudder angle indicators at the pilothouse and local were inoperable. Fix or replace indicators.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 23 April 2025
Resolved
When using DSC techniques, coast stations and ship stations must use maritime mobile service identities (MMSI) assigned by the Commission or its designees. The vessel's DSC radio had the wrong MMSI number programed. Program radios with correct MMSI.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 23 April 2025
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 1 inch numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. The vessel's upper deck was not mark with maximum passengers permitted. Label upper deck with max passengers
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 23 April 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. The battery in the flashlight for the starboard engine room was dead, and the pilot house flashlight was missing.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
Whenever damage or deterioration to hull plating or
structural members that may affect the seaworthiness of
a vessel is discovered or suspected, the cognizant OCMI
may conduct an internal structural examination in any
affected space... and may require the vessel to be
drydocked or taken out of service to assess the extent
of the damage, and to effect permanent repairs.
USCG MI observed 4inch vertical cracks in both push
knee's located on the bow to be corrected at next
drydock availability.
46 CFR 176.600(d)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
Small batteries. Each small battery installation must
be located in a well ventilated space and protected from
falling objects. A small battery installation must not
be in a closet, storeroom or similar space.
USCG MI observed battery installation with no
ventilation in Void 3 on the starboard side.
46 CFR 183.354(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for
certification, the owner or managing operator must be
prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for
inspection of its fire protection equipment, including
the following: (1) Inspection of...fixed gas fire
extinguishing system to check for excessive corrosion
and general condition;
USCG MI doubts the condition of CO2 time delay in port
lazzarette due to amount corrosion observed. Operator
will provide the previous servicing report and schedule
this time delay to be inspected/serviced by an approved
3rd Party servicing company.
46 CFR 176.810(a)(1)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
A hatch cover must...(2) Be attached to the hatch frame
or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices
of substantial strength to prevent its loss.
Both Engine Room Escape hatches do not have retaining
wire or other acceptable device to prevent its loss.
46 CFR 179.360(b)(2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and
maintained to...(b) Protect passengers, crew, other
persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards,
including fire, caused by or originating in electrical
equipment, and electrical shock; (c) Minimize accidental
personnel contact with energized parts...
Observed dead-end cable in Void 3, port side from
previously installed water pump. Requiring cable not in
use to be removed or suitably contained in the junction
box within the compartment.
46 CFR 183.200 (b)-(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery,
must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail.
Both engine room ventilation fans do not have guards or
protective shielding in place and shall be suitably
guarded.
46 CFR 177.960
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 19 October 2023
Resolved
Repair crack welds in port #2 void at the top longitudinal
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 23 March 2023
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 in the bilge.
Vessel's high water alarm did not indicate in the second void on the STBD side.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 March 2023
Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart.
Several cables and wires did not have metal supports.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency steering position com./ compass reading
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel rudder stop haas a crack in the weld and move when contact is made with the tiller
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 12 October 2021
Resolved
Both engine room sea valves found to sit improperly. Replace valves.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 19 March 2019
Resolved
Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 150* F must be suitably insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. Exhaust piping on port and starboard MDE were missing insulations at the elbows.
46CFR177.970
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 19 March 2019
Resolved
A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable and made watertight. 4 through hole fittings from port side steering gear flat to port engine room need sealed.
46CFR179.320(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 March 2019
Resolved
A storage cylinder must be securely fastened, supported, and protected against damage. CO2 cylinder in port side steering gear flat bottom bracket is broken.
46CFR181.410(c)(4)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 March 2019
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside , and their sizes must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. Vessel did not have number of adult and child life jackets posted.
46CFR185.604(f)
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 19 March 2018
Resolved
Provide FCC Safety Radio Certificate.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 19 March 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire pump, stbd side generator fuel shuf-off valve, and bilge pump.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 19 March 2018
Resolved
Seal wire run between No.3 and No.2 stbd voids.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 21 September 2017
Resolved
Crop and renew remaining deck plate IWO port fwd door.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (emergency) › Metallic Enclosure/Frame
Issued 21 September 2017
Resolved
Replace hull sheathing IWO corroded wire run.
Casualty record · 13
7 October 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1686061
5 June 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1810484
25 August 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1888762
10 November 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2238867
9 July 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2422427
24 September 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2600376
30 September 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2509025
20 April 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2628995
20 October 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2855988
20 January 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3667244
12 October 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3872314
16 May 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4595893
24 November 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5771939
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
CURT BERGER (2002–2015). 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.