SEA BISCUIT is a 2003 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 7 inspections since 2017, most recently in March 2025, along with 11 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 1 casualty investigation in 2009.
Records from 2009 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 13 March 2025.
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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.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)38.8 ft × 14.8 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 23 / net 18
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLIBERTY YACHTS · RIVIERA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2003
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portCULEBRA, PR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 25 November 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it23 - Simplified, Gross Ton 18 - Simplified, Net Ton
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Inspection history · 7
13 March 2025Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8093073
7 December 2023Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7833961
15 November 2023Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7820715
13 December 2022Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7582957
18 November 2021Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7353778
16 October 2018Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6562106
5 April 2017Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6109739
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel missed it's annual window. Vessel prohibited from operating until inspection completed to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 7 December 2023Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and EPIRB installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the FCC, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Operation of transmitters must be performed by a person holding a commercial radio operator license or permit. No valid permit was on board. 705-prior to carrying passengers in excess of 6.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 January 2024
Resolution: Evidence provided of crew member with marine operator permit and drug monitoring program.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 7 December 2023Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). (e)A submersible electric bilge pump may be used, provided that the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2024
Resolved 15 December 2023
Resolution: Installed UL listed bilge pumps.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 7 December 2023Resolved
Submersible bilge pumps may be used, provided (3) The pump is permanently mounted.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2024
Resolved 15 December 2023
Resolution: New bilge pump mounts secured to hull.
A hatch cover must be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by captive chains or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. All 3 deck hatches not secured with chains. Fuel shutoff hatch not secured with chain.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 January 2024
Resolved 15 December 2023
Resolution: Hatch covers secured with chains.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Control Valve
Issued 19 April 2017Resolved
Prove proper operation of fixed fire fighting extinguisher shut-down.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 May 2017
Resolved 9 May 2017
Resolution: Witnessed proper operation of system.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 19 April 2017Resolved
Prove proper operation of steering system.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 April 2017
Resolved 9 May 2017
Resolution: Proper operation of steering system witnessed.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 19 April 2017Resolved
Provide registered EPIRB.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 May 2017
Resolution: Registered EPIRB installed.
18 August 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3570384
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.
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