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SOMMER STAR
SOMMER STAR is a 2003 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2024, along with 29 deficiencies — 4 with no resolution recorded — and 6 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2024.
Records from 2009 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 26 August 2024.
- Built
- 2003
- Last inspected
- 26 August 2024
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 29 recorded · 4 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 6 investigations · 2009–2024
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
26 August 2024
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
29 recorded · 4
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2016–2024)
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
1140041
WDG8412
614722
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-614722
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)44.0 ft × 14.5 ft × 5.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 23 / net 18
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBENTZ BOATS LLC · LEWISTON, ID, UNITED STATES · built 2003
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionJet Drive
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portJUNEAU, AK
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 6 July 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it23 - Simplified, Gross Ton
18 - Simplified, Net 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 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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 26
26 August 2024
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7986156
9 July 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 8023625
14 July 2023
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7742703
11 July 2023
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7740963
3 May 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7679166
18 October 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7579314
27 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7434029
3 November 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7345032
19 October 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7080471
22 June 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6984033
23 January 2020
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6897440
7 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6830762
17 September 2019
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6816895
9 October 2018
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6558039
8 June 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6441439
18 April 2018
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6394406
13 March 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6371443
8 November 2017
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6303438
25 May 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6152720
13 April 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6123767
27 January 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6078493
17 October 2016
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6024270
22 August 2016
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5980301
27 June 2016
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5922840
2 June 2016
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5894157
29 March 2016
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5843294
Deficiency record · 29
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
There must be a means of accurately determining the amount of fuel in each fuel tank either by sounding, through a separate sounding pipe or a fill pipe, or by an installed marine type fuel gauge. Port, center and stbd fuel gauges are inoperable. 46CFR182.445(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 August 2024
No resolution recorded
Be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150. Grab line is showing signs of UV light deterioration. Replace grab line prior to 2025 operating season. 46CFR180.70(b)(1)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the
terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. MI discovered multiple cracks in stitch welds. All cracks have been marked with white marker. Locations of cracked welds below:
1) 03 cracks fwd of collision bulkhead void. Located on upper/ceiling stringers.
2) 02 cracks on Port side in center compartment
3) 01 crack ivo keel, in center compartment
Repair affectede welds prior to 2025 operating season.
46CFR177.100
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall make a vessel available for drydock examinations, internal
structural examinations, required by this section. Remove water and clean bilge in engine room and center compartments for completion of internal structural examination and COI inspection. 46CFR176.600
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump...provided that: The pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. Submersible bilge pumps are not UL listed. Vessel
maximum passengers reduced to 12. 46CFR182.520(e)(1)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 26 August 2024
No resolution recorded
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test the steering systems of the vessel and make them available for inspection to the extent necessary to determine that they are in suitable condition and fit for the service intended. Center steering post is leaking excessive water into bilge. 46CFR176.814
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 August 2024
No resolution recorded
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. Stbd propulsion bucket hydraulic control unit leaking excessive water int to bilge. 46CFR182.200(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 August 2024
No resolution recorded
A suitable hull strainer must be installed in the circulating raw water intake line of an engine cooling water system. Port, center, and stbd raw water strainers (UL1193) are constructed of nonmetallic materials. Provide documentation to OCMI for special consideration or install appropriate raw water strainers. 46CFR182.420(a)(2)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 August 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel: MI discovered crack in center compartment ivo base of center support beam. Repair prior to 2025 operating season. 46CFR177.100
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 3 May 2023
Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station IAW Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator...Master (Charlie) did not have a marine radio operator permit or other appropriate license. Provide proof of license. 47 CFR 80.159(e)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 3 May 2023
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 MMSI number must be inputed into the VHF radio installation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 27 April 2022
Resolved
Vessel's Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus (IBA) servicing has expired in Jan 2022. Provide properly serviced IBA prior to carrying passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 April 2022
Resolved
Vessel's ring buoy life line was 50 ft in length and the floating light battery was expired and the line for the light was too short. Provide 60 ft lifeline on buoy, renew battery for floating light and provide line for light of correct length.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 27 April 2022
Resolved
Vessel's first aid kit did not have adequate amount of aspirin. Provide aspirin for first aid kit.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 27 April 2022
Resolved
Vessel does not have a valid Certificate of Documentation (COD). Provide valid COD prior to carrying passengers.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 22 June 2020
Resolved
Replace faded emergency broadcast placard. – 46 CFR 184.506
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Approval
Issued 18 April 2018
Resolved
Provide 3 hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.021.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 18 April 2018
Resolved
Fix Port running light.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 18 April 2018
Resolved
Prove current enrollment in a USCG consortium
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 18 April 2018
Resolved
Provide EAP education program elements as per 46 CFR 16.401 (a)
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 18 April 2018
Resolved
Provide and document EAP training has been conducted to all crewmembers and supervisory personal as per 46 CFR 16.401 (b).
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 18 April 2018
Resolved
Crop and renew port side FWD peak deck longitudinal.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 18 April 2018
Resolved
Grind and re-weld all marked cracked weld in fwd peak.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 8 November 2017
Resolved
Repair cracks in frame on the starboard side, outboard, immediately forward of the Marine Sanitation Device.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 8 November 2017
Resolved
Forepeak access frozen shut. Provide inspectors with access to the forepeak during the next annual inspection.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 18 October 2016
Resolved
Replace nylon through hull fitting for the vessel's MSD system overboard on the stbd side shell with a marine grade metallic through hull fitting iaw 46 CFR 182.720(d)(3).
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Block
Issued 22 August 2016
Resolved
Repair or replace the PORT MDE which has excessive crankcase oil blow by / engine wear.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Escape Route Signs
Issued 2 June 2016
Resolved
Properly mark emergency exits fwd and aft.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 2 June 2016
Resolved
Provide additional training and instruction to newly hired deckhands prior to allowing them to work on their own. On this day new deck hand did not satisfactory pass man overboard, fire and abandon ship drills.
Casualty record · 6
3 August 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 dead · activity 3597977
8 May 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4043918
19 July 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4121031
6 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4357675
28 July 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5810349
9 July 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8023625
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.
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.