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BEN FRANKLIN

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named BEN FRANKLIN

BEN FRANKLIN is a 2003 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 8 inspections since 2003, most recently in November 2017, along with 22 deficiencies.

Records from 2003 to 2017. Most recent: inspection, 13 November 2017.

Built
2003
Last inspected
13 November 2017
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
8
Deficiencies
22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
1143552
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDG4460
MISLE id
628516
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367536780 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-628516

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations5
…administrative events3
Years with a record 6 calendar years (2003–2017)
The 8 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 9 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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)29.0 ft × 10.0 ft × 3.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 7 / net 5
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBENTZ BOATS LLC · LEWISTON, ID, UNITED STATES · built 2003
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionInboard/Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portPHILADELPHIA, PA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 1 June 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 it5 - Simplified, Net Ton
7 - Simplified, Gross 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

WDG4460MMSI 367536780 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 23 June 2012, cancelled 27 August 2022
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 · 8

13 November 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6305546
20 April 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6129233
28 June 2016 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5922166
11 September 2015 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5719168
14 October 2014 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5014392
26 October 2004 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2228701
15 September 2004 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2195783
10 July 2003 Initial Certification · Plan Review "T" Boat · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1862626

Deficiency record · 22

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 20 April 2017 Resolved
RT01: Horizontal pipes used for protection shall have 6 millimeter holes for drainage every 5 feet. Provide drainage holes in PVC pipe running fore and aft. 46 CFR 183.340 (b)(6) Due 09 MAY2017
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 May 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel to clear def. all sat
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Ventilation
Issued 20 April 2017 Resolved
RT02: Resecure ventilation in engine room STB side 46 CFR 182.460 Due 09 MAY 2017
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 May 2017
Resolved 19 May 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel to clear def. all sat
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Alarms
Issued 28 June 2016 Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of vapor detection system
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Tested vapor detection system. All alarms sat.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 28 June 2016 Resolved
Provide DAPI compliance for all crew and employees.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Inspected DAPI program. All sat.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 28 June 2016 Resolved
Provide bilge high level alarm at operating station. 46 CFR 182.530. PTCP
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Tested bilge high water alarm in engine room. All alarms sat.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 28 June 2016 Resolved
Provide valid COD. 46 CFR 67.7 PTCP
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2016
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Vessel received new COD.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 28 June 2016 Resolved
Make VHF radio DSC capable. 47 CFR 80. 28 July 2016.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2016
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Vessel hooked up GPS to radio and uploaded MMSI number.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 28 June 2016 Resolved
Make anchor light all around white light. 46 CFR 183.420. Restricted to daylight operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Installed new anchor light that is now all-round and not blocked by radar dome.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 28 June 2016 Resolved
Secure deadend wiring on starboard side underseat. 46 CFR 183.220. 12 JUL 2016
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 July 2016
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Removed dead end wiring.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 28 June 2016 Resolved
Provide first aid kit meeting 46 CFR 160.041. 12 JULY 2016.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 July 2016
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Bought new first aid kits and extra medicine.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Approval
Issued 28 June 2016 Resolved
Provide servicing report for fire extinguishers, fire boy and vapor detection. PTCP
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Verified tech report.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 28 June 2016 Resolved
Conduct man overboard and fire drills in presence of USCG marine inspector. PTCP
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 July 2016
Resolution: Conducted man overboard drills as needed. All sat. See narrative for more information.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Not on Board
Issued 10 July 2003 Resolved
Provide distress signals and container.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 August 2003
Resolved 26 October 2004
Resolution: Vessel no longer in Certificated Service.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking
Issued 10 July 2003 Resolved
Provide and mount a life jacket donning placard.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 August 2003
Resolved 26 October 2004
Resolution: Vessel no longer in Certificated Service.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 10 July 2003 Resolved
Provide a valid certificate of documentation for the vessel and affix number inside of hull.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 August 2003
Resolved 26 October 2004
Resolution: Vessel no longer in Certificated Service.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 10 July 2003 Resolved
Provide charts and publications for area of operations in Philly zone.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 August 2003
Resolved 26 October 2004
Resolution: Vessel no longer in Certificated Service.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 10 July 2003 Resolved
Provide (if required) FCC station license, FCC safety radio certificate, & FCC operators permit. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FCC SSL
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 August 2003
Resolved 26 October 2004
Resolution: Vessel no longer in Certificated Service.
Documentation › Manifests/Lists › Emergency Checkoff List
Issued 10 July 2003 Resolved
Provide an emergency check-off list for vessel and area of operation (Philly zone).
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 August 2003
Resolved 26 October 2004
Resolution: Vessel no longer in Certificated Service.
Documentation › Manifests/Lists › Muster List/Emergency Instructions
Issued 10 July 2003 Resolved
Provide a procedure for passenger count that meets the intent of 46 CFR 185.504.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 August 2003
Resolved 26 October 2004
Resolution: Vessel no longer in Certificated Service.
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning
Issued 10 July 2003 Resolved
Provide masters license, proof of drug testing program & program manager.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 August 2003
Resolved 26 October 2004
Resolution: Vessel no longer in Certificated Service.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 10 July 2003 Resolved
Perform satisfactory fire and man overboard drills in the presence of a Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 August 2003
Resolved 26 October 2004
Resolution: Vessel no longer in Certificated Service.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 10 July 2003 Resolved
Complete a "new to zone" inspection for certification prior to the carriage of passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 10 August 2003
Resolved 26 October 2004
Resolution: Vessel no longer in Certificated Service.

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.