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EXPLORER
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named EXPLORER
EXPLORER is a 2003 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 2007, most recently in May 2026, along with 68 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 28 May 2026.
- Built
- 2003
- Last inspected
- 28 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 68 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1144978
637583
Flag
UNITED STATES
368244120
Maury page id
psix-637583
Inspections, by type
The 25 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)38.0 ft × 13.0 ft × 3.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 11 / net 11
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSEAARK MARINE INC · MONTICELLO, AK, UNITED STATES · built 2003
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portVERO BEACH, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 29 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it11 - Simplified, Gross Ton
11 - Simplified, Net Ton
11 - Simplified, 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
WDM8528MMSI 368244120 · active · voluntarily equipped · granted 12 March 2022, expires 12 March 2032
WDI7768MMSI 367732040 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 May 2016, cancelled 27 June 2026
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.
Inspection history · 25
28 May 2026
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8405301
18 December 2025
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8290520
9 July 2025
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8180202
31 January 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8073020
3 June 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7926453
26 February 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7870607
18 December 2023
Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7841004
17 February 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7624165
17 February 2022
Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7397735
14 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7380436
21 October 2021
Special · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7344037
9 June 2020
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6972539
9 June 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7030907
27 August 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6524035
29 June 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6459327
22 August 2017
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6248032
25 May 2016
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5884477
12 May 2014
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4858524
8 May 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4304056
10 August 2011
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4116026
24 June 2008
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3246696
30 May 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3222116
14 May 2008
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3202515
4 December 2007
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3105471
17 May 2007
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2937292
Deficiency record · 68
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in the fisheries on the navigable waters of the United States or in the Exclusive Economic Zone, or coastwise trade must have a Certificate of Documentation (COD) bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. The COD was expired at the time of the inspection. Renew COD.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. The master of the vessel did not produce a medical certificate when asked to do so during the inspection. Renew medical certificate.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. The VHF radio push to talk microphone worked inconsistently, going in and out in. Limited to operate no further than 1000 feet from shore until rectified.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. The MMSI number was not able to be confirmed on either radio. Recommended replacing at least one radio.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Garbage record book
Issued 4 June 2024
Resolved
A manned U.S. ship (other than a fixed or floating drilling rig or other platform) that is 26 feet or more in length must have on board a garbage placard. Post where visible to passengers and crew, a placard in accordance with 33 CFR part 151.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › UMS - alarms
Issued 17 February 2023
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces. Forward bilge alarm visual indicator was inoperable.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 17 February 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radio Beacon installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates... Vessel's VHF radio was inoperable. Vessel's operation limited to within 1,000 feet from shore.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 17 February 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. Vessel's VHF radio did not have an MMSI number assigned to the system. 47 CFR 80.103(b)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 February 2023
Resolved
An EAP training program must be conducted for the employer's crew members and supervisory personnel. No personnel were qualified for the the Supervisory EAP training program.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 August 2020
Resolved
Found wires installed without metal supports. Install at least every 24 inches and replace all plastic supports.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 August 2020
Resolved
Found floating water light battery expired on ring lifebuoy
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 August 2020
Resolved
Found diameter of lifeline attached to ring lifebuoy unsat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 August 2020
Resolved
Vessel is missing the portable bilge pump.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 August 2020
Resolved
Vessel is missing fire buckets.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 12 August 2020
Resolved
Found fuel fill not bonded to fuel tank.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 August 2020
Resolved
Found improper fuel filter installed for stbd outboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
A vessel owner or operator shall conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment including portable fire extinguishers in accordance with NFPA 10 and fixed gas extinguishing systems in accordance with 46 CFR 176.810(b)(2). All portable fire extinguishers and the fixed CO2 extinguishing systems are past due on annual servicing. One of the three fire extinguishers gauge is reading well out of proper charge.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
In a space containing gasoline fuel tanks and where a fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed all powered exhaust blowers for the space must automatically shut down upon release of the extinguishing agent. Current CO2 arrangement does not provide a means to automatically shut down the exhaust blowers for the fuel tank space.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
Each vessel over 5 net tons engaged in coastwise trade in the navigable waters of the U.S. must have a valid Certificate of Documentation. The vessel's Certificate of Documentation is expired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
Employers must ensure that they and their crewmembers meet the requirements of this part. Vessel does not currently have a crew or a drug and alcohol program in accordance with 46 CFR 16. Provide a list of crew members and establish proof of enrollments in a drug and alcohol program that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 16.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval code 160.41 or with equivalent content. Provide an appropriate kit prior to carrying passengers.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
A power driven vessel of less than 12 meters (39 feet) may exhibit an all-around white light in lieu of the lights prescribed in paragraph (a). Make repairs to the vessel’s all-around white light prior to night operations.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection must be posted in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. The Certificate of Inspection is not posted
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
The vessel’s stability letter must be posted at the operating station. The stability letter is not posted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
A vessel owner or operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of machinery and fuel systems as indicated in 46 CFR 176.804. The vessel was trailered at the time of the inspection.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
At each inspection the marine inspector may require that a man overboard and fire drill be held under simulated conditions. Vessel personnel were unable to demonstrate man overboard and fire drills due to the vessel being on a trailer. 46 CFR 176.808(b) and 46 CFR 176.810(d)
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Provide valid certificate of documentation.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Danger Messages
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Provide sound signaling device.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Provide enrollment in a random drug testing program.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Provide operable floating water light for ring buoy. Vessel restricted to daylight hours.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Fans
Issued 22 August 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fuel tank space ventilation blower shut down upon CO2 system activation.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
Repair 2 submersible bilge pumps. Inop.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
Repair/replace lifebouy.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
Provide 1 fire bucket.
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
Provide vessel name and homeport on hull.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
Complete man overboard drill.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
Service/test CO2 system protecting fuel compartment.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 25 May 2016
Resolved
Make ventilation system in fuel tank compartment comply with 46 CFR 182.460.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 12 May 2014
Resolved
Provide current COD.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 12 May 2014
Resolved
Provide service report for fixed CO2 system.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 12 May 2014
Resolved
Make operational aft compartment bilge pump.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 12 May 2014
Resolved
Make operational aft all around white light.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 12 May 2014
Resolved
Provide buoyant lifeline.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 12 May 2014
Resolved
Provide on board 3 day and 3 night distress signals.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 10 August 2011
Resolved
Post valid stability letter on vessel.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 10 August 2011
Resolved
Provide proof of required servicing of fixed fire extinguishing system in fuel tank space.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 10 August 2011
Resolved
Provide portable bilge pump with 10GPM min capacity.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 10 August 2011
Resolved
Provide water light on life ring in addition to lifeline.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity
Issued 10 August 2011
Resolved
Provide three fire buckets with lanyards.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 10 August 2011
Resolved
Provide proof of pre-employment drug screening for all crew.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 10 August 2011
Resolved
Provide proof of vessel documentation.
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation
Issued 14 May 2008
Resolved
Provide means for providing passenger count ashore for after hour voyages IAW 46 CFR 185.504 to be completed prior to after hour voyages with passengers for hire
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 14 May 2008
Resolved
Label bilge alarm indicators for compartments served. 46 CFR 182.520
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Prior to 25May07, ensure the companies drug and alcohol program meets the requirements of 46CFR16.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Post radio operator instructions.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Garbage Placard
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Post a MARPOL placard.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Ensure the vessel has three fire buckets.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Ensure the children's Pfd's and separated from the adults.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Update the expired items in the vessel’s first aid kit and ensure contents meet 46CFR160.041.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Prior to operating the vessel in 2008, ensure the #2 void, stbd side, overhead, is water tight (two small ¼ inch holes are in the deck) and the top of the collision bulkhead, IWO the stbd side deck scuttle opening, is properly welded (approx 4 inches of missed weld from the vessel’s original construction needs to be added.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Properly install the #2 void overhead wires with metal supports every 24 inches.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Prior to operating the vessel in 2008, install a through hull shut off valve for the center compartment, electrical submersible bilge pump as per (46CFR182.520(e)(7) and if the valve is inaccessible, reach rod as per 46CFR179.350(e).
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Ensure the vessel has a current chart onboard.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Ensure the waste receptacle meets 46CFR177.405(f).
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Ensure the fwd, deck scuttle and the fuel tank access hatch are both watertight.
Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Install a through hull shut off valve for the aft compartment, electrical submersible bilge pump as per (46CFR182.520(e)(7) and if the valve is inaccessible, a reach rod as per 46CFR179.350(e).
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Instructions
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Post installed fire system operating instructions (including ventilation closure) on the main console.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 17 May 2007
Resolved
Install gasket material on the p/s manual ventilation closures for the fuel tank void.
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.