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SPIRIT III
SPIRIT III is a 1991 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 9 inspections since 2016, most recently in December 2024, along with 39 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2012.
Records from 2012 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 5 December 2024.
- Built
- 1991
- Last inspected
- 5 December 2024
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 39 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2012
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
5 December 2024
Deficiencies
39 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
6 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
1096453
WDN5767
6216
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-6216
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)45.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 3.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 9 / net 7
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCORINTHIAN YACHTS INC · TARPON SPRINGS, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1991
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portMARATHON, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 7 October 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it7 - Simplified, Net Ton
9 - Simplified, Gross Ton
9 - Simplified, Gross 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 · 9
5 December 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8036673
31 October 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8020929
19 September 2024
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8004953
23 January 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7853779
7 April 2022
COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Simplified Stability Test · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Plan Review "T" Boat · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7427087
6 May 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6949065
17 December 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6866331
1 November 2018
COI Inspection · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6574876
6 December 2016
Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6203932
Deficiency record · 39
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 5 December 2024
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets. Vessel is missing 1 fire bucket.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 5 December 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for intended voyage a vessel must carry adequate and up to date charts, coast pilot, light list, tide tables. Light list and currents need to be updated.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 31 October 2024
Resolved
Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in a inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative. Vessel has an inoperable EPIRB
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 6 May 2020
Resolved
Failure to make vessel available for annual inspection within 3 months before or after each anniversary date of issuance of the COI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 January 2020
Resolved
Replace Port and STBD shaft cutlass bearings, both bearings are worn past 50%.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 3 January 2020
Resolved
Repair/replace Port fuel tank vent screen and hose. Vent found with no flame screen and hose was not designed for petroleum use. Hose shall be designed for use with petroleum and have a wired core. Flame screens must consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30×30 mesh.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 December 2019
Resolved
Remove shaft zincs on Port and STBD shafts for Marine Inspector to visually see condition of cuttlas bearings.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 17 December 2019
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of raw water intake thru-hull fitting for head. Vessel operator was unable to access the thru-hull valve to demonstrate proper function. during drydock inspection.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 17 December 2019
Resolved
Repair/replace aft deck area, fiberglass deck was soft and appeared to have delaminated from the plywood. Make deck available for re-inspection prior to laying down new fiberglass.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 17 December 2019
Resolved
Deck stringers under hull crossover in way of engine room hatches was found to be saturated with water. Make area available for re-inspection to ensure structural integrity of stringers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each space with a through hull fitting below the water line and in machinery space bilge. Vessel bilge high level alarm was not audible or visually indicated at the operating station. Repair high water alarm to be audible and visual at operating station to the satisfaction of the local OCMI/Marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed fire extinguishing system is installed must have a means to restart the engines. The starboard engine was unable to restart after actuation of the pre-engineered system to the satisfaction of the local OCMI/Marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. 3 of the life jackets were not in a satisfactory condition. Replace life jackets to meet the specifications in 46 CFR 180.71 (c) to the satisfaction of the local OCMI/Marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
Each life float must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float free link permanently attached to the vessel. Vessel did not have a float free link. Install a float free link to the satisfaction of the local OCMI/Marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
Each life float must have Type II retro-reflective material meeting 46 CFR 164.018. on each side and end. The material must be in strips at least (2 in.) wide extending from top to bottom over the side or end and continuing over the top and bottom surfaces of the apparatus. Life floats reflective tape was inadequate. Replace reflective tape to the satisfaction of the local OCMI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
Bilge pumps must be permanently mounted. The bilge pump in the engine room was not permanently mounted. Permanently mount bilge pump in the engine room to the satisfaction of the local OCMI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
EPIRB must be mounted to allow it to float free. EPIRB is currently mounted under a bench. Remount EPIRB to a location that will permit it to float free.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
Machinery spaces must be capable of being vapor tight. The penetrations in the forward bulkhead of the engine room are not vapor tight. Make penetrations in the machinery space vapor tight to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
Each cylinder in the pre-engineered fixed gas fire fighting system must be hydro-statically tested every 5 years. The cylinder in the port side engine compartment has not been hydro-statically tested in the last 5 years. Hydro-statically test the port side Fireboy cylinder to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be installed in accordance with the manufactures requirements. The portable fire extinguisher located near the head was secured with a line holding in in the bracket. Replace bracket with manufacture approved bracket to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
Strong and effective rudder stops must be provided to prevent jamming and damage to the rudder and its fittings. Vessel did not have rudder stops. Install rudder stops to prevent damage to rudder and vessel to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. Vessel unable to provide current records. Provide current records to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator who holds hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Vessel master did not have a marine radio operator permit. Captain must have a marine radio operator permit.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection and stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. Vessel did not have documents posted. Post documents to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
Exhaust pipes must be suitably insulated. The insulation on the exhaust pipe on the port engine does not fully cover the pipe. Repair/replace lagging on the port exhaust pipe.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Vessels emergency instructions are not posted and fire procedures are not satisfactory. Ensure all instructions are written IAW 185.512 and posted.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
Overboard discharge pipes must have a positive action valve or cock that is located as close as possible to the hull. The overboard discharge valve located amidships on the starboard side was in operable. Repair/Replace valve to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion and machinery failure. Port engine air filter not adequate and repair on coolant tank not satisfactory. Repair/Replace air filter and coolant tank on port engine.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
The owner or operator must conduct all tests as required by the [name withheld] to engine issues, vessel was unable to get underway to conduct drills. Conduct underway drills with Marine inspectors onboard to witness.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in coastwise trade, must have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. Vessel did not have their COD onboard. Vessel must provide a Certificate of Documentation to the satisfaction of OCMI.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 20 November 2018
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible; U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication; Coast Guard Light List; Tide tables; and Current tables, or a river current publication issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or a river authority. Vessel did not have the required charts and publications onboard. Vessel must have the required and updated charts and publications on board vessel.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 1 November 2018
Resolved
VESSEL WAS NOT READY FOR INSPECTION AND HAD NO COPY OF THEIR COI.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Alarms
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
Port Engine does not shutdown during fireboy discharge.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
cable that controls the remote fuel shut-off is broken and does not operate.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Condition
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
4 adult PFD were found not serviceable. Replace.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Pendant
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
STBD life float has 2 broken life line pendants. Replace.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
Both life floats are missing reflective material.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
Both life floats are missing the float free link, and are not attached to the vessel.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Engine RPM Gauge/Indicator
Issued 10 July 2017
Resolved
STBD engine RPM gauge is inoperable. repair/renew.
Casualty record · 1
18 February 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 4247941
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 (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.