IPO KAI

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O)

IPO KAI is a 1992 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 16 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2026, along with 26 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2017.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 July 2026.

Built: 1992
Last inspected: 15 July 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 16
Deficiencies: 26 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 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 15 July 2026

Recorded inspections16

…physical examinations12

…with no type recorded4

Deficiencies 26 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

1150426

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WDN9320

662831

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-662831

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)28.0 ft × 10.5 ft × 5.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 10 / net 8

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderPREMIUM PARASAIL BOATS INC. · CAPE CORAL · built 1992

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portKAILUA KONA, HI

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 5 February 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it10 - Simplified, Gross Ton
8 - 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 · 16

15 July 2026 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Kailua Kona · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8439190

22 July 2025 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Kailua Kona · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8192308

15 July 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7946820

18 July 2023 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7746420

6 September 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7552753

14 June 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team Honolulu (91107) · Activity 7478911

1 October 2021 Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7344227

14 January 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team Honolulu (91107) · Activity 7126422

29 September 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7067381

8 October 2019 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6830793

21 April 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team Honolulu (91107) · Activity 6676318

18 July 2018 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6483019

12 June 2018 Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6456366

2 October 2017 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6278123

20 July 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6334356

11 May 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5915922

Deficiency record · 26

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

Issued 15 July 2026 Resolved

Vessels on limited coastwise routes are required to carry six (06) red and six (06) orange flares or twelve (12) red flares. Vessel had six (06) red flares at the time of the inspection. Must add six (06) more flares for vessel's route. Corrected on the spot.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 15 July 2026

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

Issued 15 July 2026 Resolved

A vessel not required to have a power-driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI. Must provide lanyards to fire buckets. Corrected on the spot.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 15 July 2026

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges

Issued 22 July 2025 Resolved

Must make the following repairs on vessel for dry-dock credit: -cut-off valve for overboard discharge to bilge suction in forward compartment not closing.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 July 2025
Resolution: For Dry-Dock credit

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery

Issued 22 July 2025 Resolved

Must add one (01) hose clamp to main fuel pick-up line on fuel tank to satisfaction of USCG.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2025
Resolved 28 July 2025

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers

Issued 22 July 2025 Resolved

Must provide more bolts/screws for better seal on port air damper to engine space to satisfaction of USCG.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2025
Resolved 28 July 2025

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 22 July 2025 Resolved

Vessel EPIRBS must be tested monthly and logged. No log entries for EPIRB tests at time of inspection. Corrected on the spot.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 July 2025

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

Issued 22 July 2025 Resolved

One (01) crew member present during exam must be added to the current company DAPI consortium list.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2025
Resolved 23 July 2025

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements

Issued 22 July 2025 Resolved

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Must add MMSI number and Lat/Lon to radio as per manufacturers instructions.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 August 2025
Resolved 28 July 2025

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

Issued 18 July 2023 Resolved

The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. All alcohol test strips are expired. Vessel rep must replaced expired alcohol test strips to satisfaction on the attending marine inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 July 2023
Resolution: Replaced alcohol test strips, no longer expired.

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

Issued 18 July 2023 Resolved

Control panel electrical fuses are only blade type, not cartridge. Vessel rep must replaced to satisfaction on the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 July 2023
Resolution: Installed proper fuses.

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

Issued 18 July 2023 Resolved

Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018. Six life jackets were not marked with appropriate retroreflective material. Reduced passenger carriage by 6. Provide appropriate markings to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 24 July 2023
Resolution: Replaced retrotape.

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

Issued 18 July 2023 Resolved

Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 160.050 in subchapter Q. Ring buoy unserviceable, replace buoy and verify by attending marine inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 July 2023
Resolution: Replaced ring buoy.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 18 July 2023 Resolved

Except as provided in 80.13(c), stations must have an authorization granted by the Federal Communications Commission. No FCC license onboard. Must present valid FCC license to attending marine inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: Received new FCC license.

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

Issued 18 July 2023 Resolved

Requirements for alcohol and drug testing following a serious marine incident. Company reps and master were unaware of the time limits for alcohol and drug testing and were unfamiliar with serious marine incident criteria. Recommend refresher training for all crewmembers, submit proof of refresher training including all employees in attendance to attending marine inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 July 2023
Resolution: Training completed.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 18 July 2023 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. Vessels remote fuel shutoff station not labeled, label properly to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 July 2023
Resolution: Labeling placed on vessel.

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

Issued 18 July 2023 Resolved

Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets. Child life jackets are not labeled. Label correctly to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 25 July 2023
Resolution: Labeling placed on vessel.

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

Issued 18 July 2023 Resolved

A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 3" hole between engine room and head allow fixed fire extinguishing medium to communicate through bulkhead. Make vapor tight to ensure quantity of extinguisher is sufficient to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 July 2023
Resolution: Holes made vapor tight.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 18 July 2023 Resolved

Improper navigation mast light configuration, mast light is installed incorrectly and does not display a 360 all around unobstructed white light. Must install light properly to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: New mast light installed correctly.

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