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PLOVER

PLOVER is a 1944 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 51 inspections since 1996, most recently in January 2026, along with 38 deficiencies.

Records from 1996 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 28 January 2026.

Built
1944
Last inspected
28 January 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WCZ5104
Flag
UNITED STATES
368415380
Maury page id
psix-62318

Inspections, by type

Years with a record 27 calendar years (1996–2026)
The 51 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)30.0 ft × 9.7 ft × 4.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 12 / net 11
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
Builderbuilder not recorded · SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1944
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Direct
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portBLAINE, WA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 23 June 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it12 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
11 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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

WDQ3285MMSI 368415380 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 23 April 2025, expires 23 April 2035
WDF2920MMSI 367433530 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 8 December 2009, cancelled 8 February 2020
WCZ5104MMSI not assigned · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 28 September 1999, cancelled 28 November 2009
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.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 51

28 January 2026 Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8302967
25 April 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8127610
23 August 2024 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7987767
8 July 2024 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7953208
15 November 2022 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7713432
19 September 2022 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7557234
8 September 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7554536
18 August 2021 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7288438
9 September 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7053331
25 March 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6931830
9 September 2019 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6805560
17 September 2018 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6542765
18 April 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6393755
2 September 2017 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6259846
8 September 2016 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5994959
24 September 2015 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5733522
9 September 2015 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5764800
9 July 2012 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4356248
20 June 2012 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4347852
28 February 2012 Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4262648
12 December 2011 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4206586
12 September 2011 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4140527
20 September 2010 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3854109
15 September 2008 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3325646
12 May 2008 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3204939
16 July 2007 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2991411
10 July 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2710481
15 May 2006 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2656274
27 July 2005 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2441038
14 September 2004 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2196770
28 May 2004 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2102962
24 July 2003 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1858356
24 July 2002 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1651242
9 May 2002 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1614699
1 April 2002 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1599581
17 January 2002 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1482205
23 July 2001 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1425166
22 January 2001 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1389310
11 July 2000 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1395502
15 May 2000 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1415357
22 July 1999 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1397209
18 March 1999 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 808777
5 November 1998 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1464139
7 August 1998 Administrative
Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 795953
14 July 1998 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1434744
15 May 1998 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1386260
30 September 1997 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 783270
12 September 1997 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1375108
15 May 1997 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1422851
3 January 1997 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1099773
23 July 1996 Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1400263

Deficiency record · 38

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
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. Vessel reported damage to the STBD quarter from an impact with a pier, revealing extensive wood rot. Vessel is not to carry passengers prior to repair, proposed repair and execution thereof shall be to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 April 2025
Resolution: Conducted sea trials after completion of repairs to transom during annual inspection 25APR2025, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 July 2024 Resolved
A vessel of more than 26ft in length, but not more than 65ft, must carry one ring life buoy of not less than 24in in diameter. That ring life buoy must also be fitted with a buoyant, dark color, non-kinking lifeline of at least 60ft in length and at least 5/16in diameter. Vsl ring life buoy found deteriorated, faded and cracking with non-floating line attached, both ring buoy and lifeline in need of replacement.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 July 2024
Resolved 11 July 2024
Resolution: Vsl replaced ring buoy and buoyant line, sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 19 September 2022 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 including fuel tanks, 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. Hull planking on stem, starboard side amidships, and port side of stern at the water line showed signs of deterioration.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 October 2022
Resolved 26 June 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 September 2018 Resolved
At least one life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline that is buoyant, at least 60 feet, non-kinking, a diameter of at least 5/16 inch, a breaking strength of at least 1,124 lbs, and be a dark color if synthetic or a type certified to be resistant to deterioriation from ultraviolet light. Life buoy lifeline not satisfactory for the above requirements. Replace lifeline with a satisfactory line. 46 CFR 180.70(c).
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 September 2018
Resolved 5 October 2018
Resolution: Purchased and installed new lifebuoy and life line.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 September 2018 Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked. Location not marked for child size lifejackets. Stencil location of child size lifejackets with "Child-size Lifejackets". 46 CFR 180.78(a)(5).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 September 2018
Resolved 5 October 2018
Resolution: Labeled additional child size life jacket locations
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 September 2018 Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the OCMI. 02 wire connectors not of the captive type and wasted. Replace wire connectors with the captive type. 46 CFR 183.01-15(a).
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 September 2018
Resolved 5 October 2018
Resolution: Purchased and installed new captive type fittings
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 4 October 2017 Resolved
Documentation for Drug and Alcohol Testing Program not available for inspection. 46 CFR 16.260
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 November 2017
Resolution: Received full documentation of DAPI program.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 4 October 2017 Resolved
There was no record of any crew training available during the inspection. A log must be prepared which includes dates, general training topics, and drills for each crewmember in accordance with 46 CFR 185.420, 185.520, and 185.524.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 November 2017
Resolution: Vessel log contains instructions for logging training and drills.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 4 October 2017 Resolved
Remove dead end wiring in forward compartment and below operator station and renew wasted grounding wire on battery charger. 46 CFR 183.340
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 January 2018
Resolution: Received picture of removed dead end wiring.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 4 October 2017 Resolved
Batteries were sitting in several inches of unknown liquid. Hazardous condition must be rectified 176.830
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 November 2017
Resolution: Renewed batteries and enclosures
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 4 October 2017 Resolved
Emergency instructions must be posted IAW 46 CFR 185.510
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 November 2017
Resolution: Emergency instructions posted
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 4 October 2017 Resolved
Carabiner was fixed directly to light, making it too heavy to float. Light was also fitted with non-approved battery which would prevent light from floating even with carabiner removed. Lifebuoy must be fitted with appropriate equipment to float as designed. 180.70(d)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 January 2018
Resolution: Received picture of correctly installed float light with appropriate batttery.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 5 September 2017 Resolved
Certificate of Inspection expired on 09JUL2017. Vessel operated with passengers onboard from 14JUL2017 to 03SEP2017 without a valid COI. - 46 CFR 176.100(a) - Prior to Carrying Passengers
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 November 2017
Resolution: COI issued 11/1/2017
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 2 September 2017 Resolved
First aid kit expired. 46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 November 2017
Resolution: First aid kit renewed
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 9 July 2012 Resolved
Provide proper first aid kit.
Due 24 July 2012
Resolved 24 July 2012
Resolution: Vessel now equipped with proper first aid equipment.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Vent Pipe
Issued 9 July 2012 Resolved
Ensure proper flame screen/flame arrestor provided in discharge end of fuel vent pipe.
Due 24 July 2012
Resolved 24 July 2012
Resolution: Flame screen provided on fuel vent pipe.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 9 July 2012 Resolved
Repair fuel filter leak.
Due 24 July 2012
Resolved 24 July 2012
Resolution: Fuel filter leak repaired.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 9 July 2012 Resolved
Ensure proper function of portable lighting.
Due 24 July 2012
Resolved 24 July 2012
Resolution: Vessel has required number of functioning portable lights on board.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 9 July 2012 Resolved
Ensure proper function of high level bildge alarm.
Due 17 July 2012
Resolved 24 July 2012
Resolution: Bildge alarm repaired and functioning properly.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Bracket/Clamp
Issued 12 September 2011 Resolved
Top pulley block on fwd end of steering gear wire arrangement has bad bearing. Needs to be replaced.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 November 2011
Resolved 22 November 2011
Resolution: Received picture of new pulley installed. All sat
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 15 September 2008 Resolved
No proof of Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program was on board. Provide evidence that the vessel has a Drug and Alcohol Policy and current enrollment in a DHHS approved facility IAW 46CFR16.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 October 2008
Resolution: Faxed proof of drug testing enrollment in a DHHS approved facility.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 15 September 2008 Resolved
Lifebuoy light is not functioning. Repair lifebuoy light to normal operating condition IAW 46CFR180.70.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 September 2008
Resolution: LIfebuoy light battery was replaced and now fully operational.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Smoke Signals › General
Issued 15 September 2008 Resolved
No orange smoke available. Provide 03 approved orange smoke signaling devices IAW 46CFR180.68.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 September 2008
Resolution: 03 smoke signaling devices onboard.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 15 September 2008 Resolved
Fire extinguishers not serviced annually. Have fire extinguishers serviced and provide evidence of service IAW 46CFR176.810.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 November 2008
Resolution: Fire extinguishers serviced.IAW 46CFR176.810.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 15 September 2008 Resolved
The bilge alarm audible warning device was not operable. Repair bilge alarm to normal operating condition IAW 46CFR182.530.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 November 2008
Resolution: Bilge alarm fully functional.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Transverse Frame
Issued 12 May 2008 Resolved
Repair starboard frame #10 aft of main cabin forward bulkhead.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Due 13 June 2008
Resolved 16 May 2008
Resolution: Repaired broken frame with a sistered frame.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 16 July 2007 Resolved
Need to service all CO2 Fire Extinguishers onboard vessel prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 July 2007
Resolution: Serviced all CO2 Fire Extinguishers.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 14 September 2004 Resolved
Repair bilge alarm.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 October 2004
Resolved 8 October 2004
Resolution: Confirmed proper operation of bilge alarm.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 14 September 2004 Resolved
Ensure valid orange smoke signal flares are on board vessel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 October 2004
Resolved 8 October 2004
Resolution: Confirmed procurement of new flares.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 24 July 2003 Resolved
Ring buoy has cracks in the body that need to be repaired. The ring buoy also needs new reflective tape.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 July 2003
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 24 July 2003 Resolved
The seam between the shear plank and the next plank on the port side was not properly caulked and needs to be re-caulk.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 August 2003
Resolved 29 July 2003
Documentation › Markings/Placards
Issued 24 July 2003 Resolved
The vessel must post an emergency broadcast placard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 August 2003
Resolved 29 July 2003
Navigation
Issued 12 September 1997 Resolved
Replace stbd aft 6 ft section of steering cable.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 October 1997
Resolved 30 September 1997
Navigation
Issued 12 September 1997 Resolved
Provide compass deviation card.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 October 1997
Resolved 30 September 1997
Navigation
Issued 12 September 1997 Resolved
Provide up-to-date charts of operating area.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 October 1997
Resolved 30 September 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 12 September 1997 Resolved
Provide Life Jacket Donning instructions placard.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 October 1997
Resolved 30 September 1997
Fire Fighting
Issued 12 September 1997 Resolved
Replace 1 B-1 fire ext with 1 B-2 fire ext.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 October 1997
Resolved 30 September 1997
Documentation
Issued 23 July 1996 Resolved
PROVIDE PROPOSAL TO REPAIR OVERDRIVEN CAULKING THROGHOUT VESSEL, PROPOSAL TO EMCOMPASS UP TO 2 DRYDOCKING CYCLES. VESSEL REP TO REPORT CONDITION OF CAULKING MONTHLY AND SCHEDULE EXAM OF CAULKING IN 6 MONTHS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 July 1996
Resolved 23 July 1996

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.