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SEA BISCUIT

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named SEA BISCUIT

SEA BISCUIT is a 2003 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 2003, most recently in March 2025, along with 30 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 1 casualty investigation in 2009.

Records from 2003 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 13 March 2025.

Built
2003
Last inspected
13 March 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
29
Deficiencies
30 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2009

Identity

US Official No.
1136219
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDM8458
MISLE id
604889
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
338239000
Maury page id
psix-604889

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations19
…administrative events10
Years with a record 13 calendar years (2003–2025)
The 29 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.

Documentation record

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
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDM8458MMSI 338239000 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 March 2022, expires 9 March 2032
WDF7631MMSI 338239000 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 19 April 2011, cancelled 19 June 2021 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WDB3749MMSI 369266000 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 23 April 2003, cancelled 29 June 2013 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 29

13 March 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8093073
7 December 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7833961
15 November 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7820715
13 December 2022 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7582957
18 November 2021 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7353778
16 October 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6562106
5 April 2017 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6109739
29 December 2011 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4217287
2 June 2008 MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3224720
10 September 2007 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3053999
23 January 2007 COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2860265
10 October 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2797039
7 September 2006 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2771565
23 February 2006 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2591113
6 February 2006 MTSA/ISPS Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2579756
17 October 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2516184
13 September 2005 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2490518
7 February 2005 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2287676
21 September 2004 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2200822
20 September 2004 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2200814
16 June 2004 MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2099981
7 May 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2061570
6 March 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2019426
10 February 2004 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2003124
9 February 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2009328
29 January 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996917
9 September 2003 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1910119
11 February 2003 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1742750
7 January 2003 Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1726909

Deficiency record · 30

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 March 2025 No resolution recorded
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 2023 Resolved
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 2023 Resolved
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 2023 Resolved
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.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 7 December 2023 Resolved
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 2017 Resolved
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 2017 Resolved
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 2017 Resolved
Provide registered EPIRB.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 May 2017
Resolution: Registered EPIRB installed.
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Storage
Issued 19 April 2017 Resolved
Replace signal flares box.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 May 2017
Resolution: New flare box installed.
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Quantity
Issued 19 April 2017 Resolved
Provide 5 missing signal flares.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 9 May 2017
Resolution: Appropriate flares on board.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 19 April 2017 Resolved
Replace ring buoy.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 9 May 2017
Resolved 9 May 2017
Resolution: New ring buoy installed.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Draft Marks/Indicating System
Issued 2 June 2008 Resolved
AT NEXT DRY DOCKING, MARK HULL IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 185.602.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 September 2008
Resolved 9 September 2008
Resolution: Deleted due to surrender of International Route.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 7 September 2006 Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS, PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF HIGH BILGE WATER ALARM.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 September 2006
Resolved 10 October 2006
Resolution: Received fax statement that item has been completed.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity
Issued 6 February 2006 Resolved
PROVIDE THREE (03) FIRE BUCKETS AS PER 46 CFR 181.610.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2006
Resolved 23 February 2006
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 6 February 2006 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 February 2006
Resolved 23 February 2006
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 6 February 2006 Resolved
PROVIDE NEW, VALID ANNUAL FCC SAFETY RADIOTELEPHONY CERTIFICATE.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2006
Resolved 23 February 2006
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Reports and Analysis
Issued 6 February 2006 Resolved
PROVIDE WRITTEN PROOF OF VESSEL SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AUDIT.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2006
Resolved 23 February 2006
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 13 September 2005 Resolved
Close openings in watertight bulkhead between engine space and forward compartment.
Due 20 September 2005
Resolved 3 October 2005
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 7 February 2005 Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS, PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF ENGINE ROOM HIGH BILGE WATER AUDIO AND VISUAL ALARM.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 February 2005
Resolved 9 February 2005
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 7 February 2005 Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS, RENEW HYDROSTATIC RELEASE UNIT (HRU) FOR EPIRB.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 February 2005
Resolved 9 February 2005
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 7 February 2005 Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS, PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF MAIN ENGINE IGNITION WITHOUT FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHER INTERFERENCE.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 February 2005
Resolved 9 February 2005
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 7 February 2005 Resolved
PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS, CONDUCT UNDERWAY FIRE, MAN OVERBOARD AND ABANDON SHIP DRILLS IN THE PRESCENSE OF A CG MARINE INSPECTOR.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 7 February 2005
Resolved 9 February 2005
Personnel › Training › Crisis Management/Human Behaviour
Issued 7 February 2005 Resolved
PRIOR TO AN INTERNATIONAL VOYAGE, PROVIDE EVIDENCE THAT THE MASTER HAS COMPLETED STCW CRISIS MANAGEMENT/HUMAN BEHAVIOUR TRAINING. (Converted to a note)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 February 2005
Resolved 13 April 2005
Resolution: Converted to a note
Personnel › Training › Crowd Management
Issued 7 February 2005 Resolved
PRIOR TO AN INTERNATIONAL VOYAGE, PROVIDE PROOF THAT ALL CREWMEMBERS HAVE COMPLETED STCW CROWD MANAGEMENT TRAINING. (Converted to a note)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 February 2005
Resolved 13 April 2005
Resolution: Converted to a note.
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 7 January 2003 Resolved
EPRIB NOT MOUNTED OR REGISTERED. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2003
Resolved 11 February 2003
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 7 January 2003 Resolved
LIFEFLOATS NOT PROVIDED WITH WEAK LINK ASSEMBLY OR WATER LIGHTS. LIFEFLOATS ALSO NOT STENCILED WITH VESSEL NAME AND CAPACITY.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2003
Resolved 11 February 2003
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 7 January 2003 Resolved
RING BOUY NOT PROVIDED WITH WATER LIGHT OR CORROSIVE RESISTENT CLIP AND NOT STENCILED WITH VESSEL NAME. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Self-igniting Lights
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2003
Resolved 11 February 2003
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 7 January 2003 Resolved
LIFEJACKET LOCATIONS NOT STENCILED ALON WITH NUMBER OF JACKETS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Storage
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2003
Resolved 11 February 2003
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 7 January 2003 Resolved
CARGO NETTING NOT PROVIDED FOR AT STERN. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Deck Rail
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2003
Resolved 11 February 2003
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 7 January 2003 Resolved
LOGBOOKS, LICENSES, CPR CARDS, PASSENGER LIST, LIFEJACKET DONNING INSTRUCTIONS, COMPASS DEVIATION TABLE, TRAINING AND EPRIB CHECKS, DRUG TESTING, EMERGENCY BROADCAST PLACARD, ALL RADIO LICENSES, ALL NAV PUBS, ROUGH WEATHER INSTRUCTIONS NOT PROVIDED.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2003
Resolved 11 February 2003

Casualty record · 1

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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 Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.