ZATARA

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

ZATARA is a 2003 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2026, along with 52 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 22 July 2026.

Built: 2003
Last inspected: 22 July 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 25
Deficiencies: 52 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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 22 July 2026

Recorded inspections25

…physical examinations24

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 52 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

1149053

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WDK7237

658120

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-658120

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)41.5 ft × 23.0 ft × 8.4 ft

Registered tonnagegross 28 / net 22

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderMAINE CAT · BREMEN, ME, UNITED STATES · built 2003

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationTwin Hull

Hailing portFAJARDO, PR

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational

DocumentationValid · issued 8 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 it28 - Simplified, Gross Ton
22 - Simplified, Net 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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 25

22 July 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8434667

10 September 2025 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8229508

10 August 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8206621

31 July 2025 Deadweight Survey · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8196768

28 January 2025 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8071373

7 May 2024 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7895257

12 September 2023 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7734796

1 August 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7734746

18 May 2023 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7691764

3 March 2023 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7647118

1 August 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7518490

28 January 2022 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7378026

3 August 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7275843

16 October 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7078270

28 July 2020 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7018407

22 June 2020 Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6983980

20 August 2019 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6790163

15 May 2019 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6684986

7 May 2019 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6678543

17 September 2018 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6540368

8 August 2018 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6504902

12 October 2017 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6289011

1 August 2017 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6227191

12 September 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5996288

10 August 2016 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5967623

Deficiency record · 52

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts

Issued 31 July 2025 Resolved

Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. Vessel's port life float had cracks and was in poor condition. Repair.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 August 2025
Resolved 8 September 2025
Resolution: Corrected with repair kit.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 28 January 2025 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. A pinhole was found in the starboard side aft steering rook due to delamination of the FRP. Conduct repairs of FRP in kind, and contact USCG Marine Inspector to oversight the repairs; including when the vessel returns to the water.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 February 2025
Resolved 30 January 2025
Resolution: FRP repaired.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 7 May 2024 Resolved

A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station. A light to indicate discharge and an audible alarm that sounds upon discharge. Vessel did not have a working indicating light and an no working indicating light. 46 CFR 181.420(b)(1)&(2)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 May 2024
Resolved 21 May 2024
Resolution: Conducted deficiency check with vessel representative new indicating ligth panels installed.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations

Issued 7 May 2024 Resolved

Separation of machinery and fuel tank spaces from accommodation spaces. Machinery and fuel tank spaces must be separated from accommodation spaces by boundaries that prevent the passage of vapors. 46 CFR 177.405(c)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 May 2024
Resolved 8 May 2024

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions

Issued 7 May 2024 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. Instructions were not posted at the operating station. 46 CFR 185.510(a)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 May 2024
Resolved 21 May 2024
Resolution: Conducted deficiency check with vessel representative instructions posted.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 7 May 2024 Resolved

An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. There were 04 life jackets deteriorated and wasted. Passenger count reduced from 22 adults to 18 adults. 46 CFR 180.71(a)

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 May 2024
Resolved 8 May 2024

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation

Issued 7 May 2024 Resolved

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. The battery on the amp meter needs to be replaced and the VHF radio speaker was not working properly. 46 CFR 184.502 47 CFR part 80

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 May 2024
Resolved 21 May 2024
Resolution: Conducted deficiency check with vessel representative new VHF radio installed in kind.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 7 May 2024 Resolved

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions and minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts; and prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors. There were unidentified power cables loose and unattended that were not. 46 CFR 183.200 (c)

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear

Issued 7 May 2024 Resolved

Strong and effective rudder stops must be provided to prevent jamming and damage to the rudder and its fittings. These stops may be structural or internal to the main steering gear. STBD side rudder post aluminum and had a bend. Port side was made fiberglass which was broken. 46 CFR 182.610 (e)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 May 2024
Resolved 21 May 2024
Resolution: Conducted deficiency check with vessel representative corrected post to be the same material.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances

Issued 1 August 2023 Resolved

11122 - Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. The vessel's EPIRB battery is not operational. Vessel is restricted to operating within 3 NM from coast line. Replace EPIRB. 46 CFR 180.64 50C

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 November 2023
Resolution: New EPIRB purchased and registered. Beacon ID 2DDAA F85E1 3FDFF

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 1 August 2023 Resolved

11117 - Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150. Ring life buoy's grab line were of white nylon rope. Reaplace grab line with approved line. 46 CFR 180.70 (b) 10 C

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 August 2023
Resolution: Crew replaced grab line with approved black polypropylene line.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 1 August 2022 Resolved

Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Lifeline on ring life buoy was deteriorated by UV light and requires replacement.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2022
Resolved 5 August 2022
Resolution: Lifeline replaced.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 1 August 2022 Resolved

Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retro-reflective material. Retro-reflective material on ring life buoy was deteriorated and requires replacement.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2022
Resolved 5 August 2022
Resolution: Retro-relective material replaced.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 3 August 2021 Resolved

Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 1 inch high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Vessel's shutoff valve on port side is not clearly labeled. In addition, remove old fuel shutoff pull point and labeling for the removed generator installation.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Fuel shutoff was labeled properly and old fuel shutoff installation was removed. Pictures were sent to confirm.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 3 August 2021 Resolved

Containers must be of a bright color and be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 0.5 inches high with "DISTRESS SIGNALS". Container was not marked.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Container was marked with proper labeling, pictures were sent to confirm.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 3 August 2021 Resolved

The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on each life float paddle. Name of vessel was not marked on either of the 04 paddles.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Paddles were labeled with vessel name, pictures were received confirming.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 3 August 2021 Resolved

Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Non permanent type wing nuts were found on battery connections. Replace with proper connectors.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 August 2021
Resolved 17 August 2021
Resolution: Connections were replaced, pictures sent to confirm.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 28 July 2020 Resolved

A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Demonstrate proper operation of port-side midship high water visual and audible alarm.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2020
Resolution: All four bilge audio and visual alarms were found in good operating order.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 28 July 2020 Resolved

Boundaries that separate machinery spaces from accommodation spaces must be lined with noncombustible panels or insulation approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.009. Install removed and missing noncombustible panels in the engine room.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 October 2020
Resolution: An approved fire insulation material was installed in both port & stbdside engine rooms, from the top of the deck to each sides of the engine.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 28 July 2020 Resolved

The owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of machinery operation of the main propulsion machinery both ahead and astern. Demonstrate proper operation of both port and starboard main diesel engines during sea trials.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 August 2020
Resolution: Both main diesel engines were found operational.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills

Issued 28 July 2020 Resolved

The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necesitate abandoning the ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Conduct a man overboard and abandon ship drills for the satisfaction of an USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 October 2020
Resolution: Due to heavy sea conditions due to a tropical wave passing theough the island and based of the safe operational history of the vessel owner, it was decided due to safety to stay in port and discuss the drills.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 28 July 2020 Resolved

A vessel on a Limited Coastwise route must carry six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with 46 CFR 160.021 in subchapter Q. Vessel must be equipped with six hand orange smoke distress signals.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 September 2020
Resolution: Distress signals were purchased and placed on board.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF Radio installation

Issued 28 July 2020 Resolved

The VHF-DSC radio should be properly connected to a GPS Receiver or have a VHF-DSC marine radio with integral GPS. Demonstrate that current radio is connected to a GPS receiver or install a VHF-DSC radio with integral GPS and have the MMSI number entered in the radio. 47CFR80.905

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 August 2020
Resolved 16 September 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner replaced existing VHF radio with a new VHF GPS ready integral radio.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 28 July 2020 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up to date U.S. Coast Pilot and COLREGS. Provide an updated U.S. Coast Pilot and Navigation Rules (COLREGS).

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 August 2020
Resolved 5 August 2020
Resolution: Publications were placed on board, they were stowed in the office during the dry dock process.

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Ship's occupational safety and health policies and programmes

Issued 28 July 2020 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 August 2020
Resolved 17 September 2020

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

On 14May2019 received the report from the operations manager of East Island Excursions, that port side rudder hit the ground in shallow water and came free from the rudder shaft. The rudder was retrived and brougth to the shop in Puerto del Rey to effect repairs. Stbd rudder has a minor damage (the chipped off tip of the bottom corner) Upon the inspections of the port rudder shaft on the ZATARA, the shaft was found in a good condition. The rudder was in the repair shop with the plan to split it open, clean and bond it back to the shaft. Significant pitting on both propellers was also found.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 November 2019
Resolved 16 May 2019
Resolution: On 17May Captain Master of East Island Excursions sent email, stating: "Today at 4:45 we made the splash of the boat Zatara. We did a Sea Trial to verify the maneuverability of the boat and confirm that it can turn on both sides with its rudder."

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)

Issued 7 May 2019 Resolved

Each opening in a deck or a bulkhead that is exposed to weather must be fitted with a weathertight or a watertight closure device. None of the four hatches on the port side and starboard side are weather tight. The hatches are either missing clips or being help down with elastic bungee cords.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 27 June 2019
Resolution: Recieved photgraphic evidence of new handles in place and not damaged or missing.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access

Issued 7 May 2019 Resolved

All passenger accommodations must be arranged and equipped to provide for the safety of the passengers in consideration of the route, modes of operation, and speed of the vessel. The last step leading into passenger area on the starboard side needs to be secured.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 19 July 2019

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications

Issued 7 May 2019 Resolved

An emergency instruction placard must containing the information pertaining to the specific vessel if an emergency were to occur. Update Emergency List to say “installed fire system” and remove the word “louvers”

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 9 May 2019
Resolution: Updated emergency list to proper verbage.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 17 September 2018 Resolved

Make through-hull fittings available for inspection.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel owner sent in invoice of replaced valves.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm

Issued 8 August 2018 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 indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces: a machinery space, bilge. The visual and audible alarm does not work, but the bilge pumps are operational. Crew will regularly check bilge pump spaces.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 August 2018
Resolved 2 October 2018
Resolution: vessel fixed the wiring for the bilge and high water level alarm

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation