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OCEAN STATE
OCEAN STATE is a 2003 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 27 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 62 deficiencies, 3 operational controls and 10 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2017.
Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 April 2026.
- Built
- 2003
- Last inspected
- 2 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 62 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 10 investigations · 2004–2017
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
2 April 2026
…with no type recorded3
Deficiencies
62 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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
1142992
WDI2128
626332
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-626332
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)65.0 ft × 24.0 ft × 8.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 55 / net 44
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMERRIFIELD-ROBERTS INC · BRISTOL, RI, UNITED STATES · built 2003
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 5 December 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 it44 - Simplified, Net Ton
55 - Simplified, Gross Ton
55 - 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 · 27
2 April 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8333645
18 February 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8311724
14 May 2025
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8135089
26 February 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8084851
11 June 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7934411
15 February 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7865710
15 August 2023
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7675303
12 June 2023
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7712790
15 August 2022
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7504377
10 June 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7473790
24 March 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7532020
8 June 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7219798
18 May 2020
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6955104
5 March 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6921415
24 May 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6692137
23 May 2019
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6692386
6 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6678778
2 October 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6553259
14 June 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6421270
10 October 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6293813
20 June 2017
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6281944
18 June 2017
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6180336
18 June 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6262708
5 June 2017
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6165116
29 March 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6114021
2 March 2017
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6102002
28 June 2016
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5933795
Deficiency record · 62
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 2 April 2026
Resolved
... rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew. MIs observed a segment of the railing missing. Reinstall rail within 2 weeks.
46 CFR 177.900 (a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 2 April 2026
Resolved
A bilge suction must be fitted with a suitable strainer... MIs observed Port Side Engine Room Bilge strainer not serviceable. Replace strainer in kind.
46 CFR 182.510 (b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
Each fixed power bilge pump must be self priming. It may be driven off the main engine or other source of power. It must be permanently connected to the bilge maifold and may also be connected to the fire main. Make Port Bow No. 2, Port Engine Room, STBD Engine Room, and STBD Lazarette Bilge Pumps ready for inspection.
46 CFR 182.520(c)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indictate a high water level. Port Lazarette bilge alarm light found missing. Repair within 14 days.
46 CFR 182.530
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. Waterlight lanyard on starboard bow ring buoy is deteriorated from ultraviolet light.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Air compressor under the pilot house must be mounted.
46 CFR 176.830(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
General design, installation, and maintenance requirements. Extension cord is being used from the Port Engine Room to the Toilet and must be hardwired and must be protected from exposure to chemicals and sewage.
46 CFR 183.200
33 CFR 159.71
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect crew and the vessel from electrical hazards. Extension cord being used as permanent wiring in port engine room. Remove extension cord and replace with proper cable.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect crew and the vessel from electrical hazards. Positive lead on motors for oil changeout pumps in both P/S engine rooms do not have terminal protection to prevent shorts. Install protection on positive terminal.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew and the vessel from electrical hazards. Aft stbd spot light has broken mount and is being held up with zip ties. Replace mount or entire light.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 15 August 2022
Resolved
A watertight door must be fitted with quick action closing devises operable from both sides of the door. Port engine room door bottom dog is broke. Replace.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
Both port and starboard eng. room fwd fire dampers are not properly working. Must reapair or replace and prove proper operations.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
Railing on center bow is missing which is a safety hazard for crew. Must fix to like new conditon.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
Port engine room electrical distribution panel needs to be re-labeled.
Rectify prior to 7 days
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
Gen set exhaust on port side in laz space does not have lagging. Must replace.
Rectify prior to 7 days.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
CO2 bottles sit on metal plate, place a non-metallic barrier between bottle and place.
Rectify orior to 7 days.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
Remove all electrical dead end wires, non-marine type power strips, daisy chain, ext cords from space below bridge.
Rectify prior to 7 days.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
Remove non-marine type power strips in snack bar.
Rectify prior to 7 days.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Electronic charts (ECDIS)
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
Electronic Chart display is not working. Must fix to navigate properly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
Port Engine room has an exhaust leak casuing inspector's safety meter to alarm. Must find and fix to new conditon.
Rectify prior to seven days.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 June 2021
Resolved
Vessel's crew and captain unfamiliar with safety systems due to vessel being laid-up up for 6 months, must conduct company training and document.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 May 2020
Resolved
Fixed fire extinguishing systems must have controls and valves that automatically shutdown all engines that draw intake air from the protected space. The starboard generator was unable to shut down due to a the fuel shutdown solenoid. 46 CFR 181.410(b)
Rectify prior to carrying passengers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 May 2020
Resolved
A bilge suction must be fitted with a suitable strainer. The bilge suction in the starboard lazarette space is missing a strainer. 46 CFR 182.510(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 May 2020
Resolved
All wire connections must be made within a watertight enclosure. All bilge high level alarm connections are not in enclosures. 46 CFR 183.340(g)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Repair cracked welds (01) on transverse bulkhead just forward of ladder in port side forepeak, (04) on next transverse bulkhead moving forward, all marked with yellow chalk. Inspect space for further cracked welds and repair as necessary.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Repair forward bulkhead penetration for tank vent, port side. Penetration found with compromised welds on both sides of penetration in tank void and void forward.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Repair forward bulkhead penetration for tank vent, stbd side. Penetration found with compromised welds on both sides of penetration in tank void and void forward.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Repair cracked welds found on side shell (o/b), just above the main deck, fwd of the main engine- as marked
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
5--Replace/repair valves that have corroded on steering lines in port lazarette.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Clean/preserve/protect strengthening plate for starboard strut in lazarette.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Repair port rub rail sharp inset found around midships of vessel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Repair rub rail on port quarter of vessel, cracked welds and strengthening members tripped.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
During cleaning and coating of fuel tanks, yard representative discovered further pitting in fuel tanks of vessel forcing further hull material to be cut from fuel tanks on both port and starboard side. Vessel is catamarran hull type with integral fuel tanks in number three void from bow.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 5 March 2020
Resolved
Discovered hole in hull plating just aft of port side fuel tank in machinery space approximately six to eight inches aft of forward bulkhead.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 22 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel must prove proper operation of FF system after all repairs are done and also the CGMI must witness a pressure test of all new piping. Vessel will place an extra crew member on board as a fire watch, conduct rounds of both engine rooms every 15 min, and log in the official log book. This is only good in the New York zone for 2 weeks.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
Due to vessel's new exhaust system the CO2 piping has been altered from the approved drawing and the heat actuator is now located dangerously close to the exhaust muffler; vessel must submit drawing of changes with list of materials used, re-test piping system to correct psi, add a winter green odorizing unit, and heat actuator moved to a new location.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
All thee IBA's are improperly rigged to the vessel via the painter preventing from floating free, must correct this by attaching to the weak link as provided and required by regulation and manufacture instructions.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel has a live dead end wire in the port engine room that possible broke off a breaker/junction box; secure source of power and fix to a safe approved condition
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
The vessel's bilge system did not de-water the compartment in a timely manner (VERY SLOW) must prove proper operation per the regulation. (50GPM)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel's port engine room power ventilation is not on-board due to it being broke and a new one is being installed which affects the fixed fire fighting shut downs, must replace to original approval and demonstrate proper operation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
During this inspection the Captain & crew were unfamiliar with the life saving arrangements, the Capt did not know how to operate the fixed fire system when asked by the CGMI; this is due to the crews and captains changing vessels/platforms. The company must provide documented proof on vessel specific training provided to the Capt and crew for the Ocean State.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 May 2019
Resolved
A light cover in the stbd aft engine room is missing causing a personnel safety issue, must place a protective cover over the light as discussed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 2 October 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting invalid MMSI, Vsl is broadcasting invalid IMO #, Vsl is broadcasting Invalid Call Sign and Vsl is not broadcasting static draft information
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 18 June 2017
Resolved
STARBOARD HULL STEM SIDESHELL/CONNECTION, FRACTURED AT WELDMENT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, STEM DEFLECTED. CROP RENEW IN KIND TO SAT OF COG OCMI.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › End Bulkhead
Issued 18 June 2017
Resolved
STEM APRON PLATE MISSING THREADED PLUGS ALLOWS INGRESS OF WATER TO FOREPEAK.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 18 June 2017
Resolved
DECK SOFT PATCH IWO E/R EVIDENCE OF SALTWATER INGRESS OUTBOARD FLANGE, CRYSTALIZED SALT CAKED/DRIPPING FROM EDGE ON TO WIRING ETC...ID SOURCE OF WATER INGRESS, SEAL TO SAT OF ATTENDING MI.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Branch Circuit
Issued 18 June 2017
Resolved
WIRING PORT LAZARETTE NOT PROPERLY DEAD ENDED, REMOVE OR REPAIR LOOSE/UNSECURED CABLE, COVER OPEN JUNCTION BOX.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 18 June 2017
Resolved
MASTHEAD LIGHT IMPROPERLY PLACED AND WIRED ON WRONG CIRCUIT, ENERGIZES ON ANCHORLIGHT CIRCUIT. ANCHOR LIGHT IMPROPERLY PLACED/NOT OPERATIONAL, DOES NOT ENERGIZE.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Vessel's master must provide a valid FCC Marine Operator Permit.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
EPIRB's NOAA registration has it listed as a Category 2 EPIRB instead of as a Category 1. Registration needs to be updated.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
The bilge suctions in both fore peaks were not operational upon initial testing. Both check valves had to be knocked loose with a hammer. The vessel's operator much prove proper operation of the bilge suction for all compartments and provide a signed letter from the port engineer that the system is fully operational.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Fix cracks in railings up at the bow.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Children’s PFDs on the upper deck need to be stored separate from the adult life jackets.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
The audible noise on the STBD side fuel compartment bilge alarm and the light on the port side Bow #2 space bilge alarm are inoperable.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Repair or replace all 5 life floats. Vessel to submit proposal for any repairs prior to commencing. Vessel is restricted from operating no more than 3 NM from shore from 31MAY-01NOV.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Properly mount loose fire extinguishers in engine rooms.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Fix/replace both pressure gages on the fire mains in both engine rooms and verify proper operating pressure
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Remove solid core cable from battery charger room and replace with proper stranded cable.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Charger
Issued 5 June 2017
Resolved
Provide ammeter in the battery charger circuit.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-electric) › Emergency shutdown
Issued 2 March 2017
Resolved
Loss of propulsion not ID'd; conduct sea trials and test MDEs and gens.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 28 June 2016
Resolved
7 water light batteries are expired. Replace batteries. Vessel restricted to day light operations.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 28 June 2016
Resolved
Lifefloat missing paddles. Provide two paddles for life float.
Casualty record · 10
4 May 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2084794
29 May 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2090989
30 January 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2292903
18 July 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2498449
8 September 2005Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 2492501
10 October 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2798720
21 May 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3218989
5 June 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5147315
29 March 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6114021
18 June 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6262708
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.