AMBASSADOR

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW)

Built: 2003
Last inspected: 15 January 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 31
Deficiencies: 29 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: 1 with no removal date recorded
Inspected with: 1 other vessel

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 January 2026

Recorded inspections31

…physical examinations24

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded2

Deficiencies 29 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls 1 with no removal date recorded

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

1150675

8986028

WDI3688

663435

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-663435

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)107.3 ft × 24.0 ft × 6.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 81 / net 55

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)107.3 ft × 24.0 ft × 6.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 307 / net 95

BuilderMID CITY STEEL FABRICATING INC · LA CROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 2003

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Direct

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEWPORT BEACH, CA

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg

DocumentationValid · issued 3 August 2026 · expires 30 September 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 it81 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
307 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
55 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
95 - Convention (Subpart B), 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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 1

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

CABARET HORNBLOWER Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 46740 · 9 December 2019 · activity 6876286

Inspection history · 31

15 January 2026 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8296007

28 August 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8189038

23 October 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8023773

6 June 2024 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7889046

28 May 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7889048

22 January 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7852655

14 September 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7764220

3 August 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7771568

23 June 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7724447

15 September 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7546609

7 August 2022 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7527634

20 July 2022 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7510997

17 July 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7512316

22 March 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7411748

16 February 2022 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7397203

16 November 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7352522

28 October 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7341559

4 October 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7326668

17 September 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7307777

19 April 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7178555

15 October 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7077668

18 September 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7062186

25 February 2020 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6915188

9 December 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6876286

17 June 2019 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6659968

12 September 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6535295

27 March 2018 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6379459

28 August 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6249748

12 September 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5982263

8 June 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5901727

1 March 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5824663

Deficiency record · 29

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)

Issued 28 August 2025 Resolved

All observed unsafe practices, fire hazards and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Marine Inspector observed two out of two lights in the engine room were inoperable.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 September 2025
Resolved 8 October 2025
Resolution: Rcvd pics and cleared def

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery

Issued 29 April 2024 Resolved

An exposed hazard such as gears or rotating machinery must be properly protected by a cover, guard or rail. Vessels mains were missing the guard due to a modification needed. Ensure all crew are briefed of hazard before they work on the vessel until it is replaced.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 14 October 2024
Resolution: Cleared based on MISLE narrative and operator email (uploaded in Docs this activity)

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes

Issued 29 April 2024 Resolved

Piping including valves, pipe fittings and flanges conveying vapor, gas or liquid, the temperature exceeds 150 degrees F. must be suitably insulated to prevent injuries. Hot piping in the engine room was missing insulation. Replace insulation and ensure all crew are briefed of hazard before they work on the vessel until it is replaced.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 14 October 2024
Resolution: Cleared based on MISLE narrative and email operator provided from issuing MI.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 29 April 2024 Resolved

Each generator must be protected by an over-current device set value not exceeding 115 percent of the generator full load rating. Vessels generators were not yet programed for this. Provide technician report attesting to the satisfactory operation.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 14 October 2024
Resolution: Cleared based on MISLE narrative and email operator provided from issuing MI.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 26 April 2024 Resolved

During vessels pre inspection testing, the generators would not clear the fault codes during the fixed fire system shutdowns, Port generator would not clear the code at all and the starboard generator would not take a load once the code was cleared. Troubleshoot, correct and provide technician report with the cause of the failure, the codes given the remedy and make available for CG MI to witness operational tests including; sea trials, witnessing the generators taking load and shutdowns of all engines with the fixed fire extinguishing system.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 April 2024
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operation

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion

Issued 22 January 2024 Resolved

Wastage found in engine room IWO port shaft. Provide UT report of area between aft bulkhead and transverse frame concentrating on area below port shaft.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 February 2024
Resolution: UT report showed minimal wastage

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 22 January 2024 Resolved

Vessel is overdue for drydock credit which will not be given until the vessel finishes vessel repower items.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 April 2024
Resolution: Vessel received drydock credit.

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

Issued 14 September 2023 Resolved

The equipment required for lifefloats and bouyant apparatus must meet the following specifications: the light must be a floating waterlight approved under series 161.010 or other standard specified by the commandant. MI observed AFT STB light INOP.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2023
Resolved 25 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided video of AFT STB light operational.

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

Issued 14 September 2023 Resolved

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. MI observed PORT FWD ring life buoy line deteriorated.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 September 2023
Resolved 25 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures of new life ring.

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)

Issued 15 September 2022 Resolved

Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who: Occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection. MI observed 01 crew members in safety sensitive positions, that are not enrolled in the DAPI program. Provide proof for all crew members who perform duties and functions are enrolled in DAPI and have completed the pre-employment drug testing. 46CFR16.230(a), 16c

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 September 2022
Resolved 19 September 2022
Resolution: O/O provided proof of all crew enrollment in vessels DAPI program.

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

Issued 15 September 2022 Resolved

Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. Marking of life jackets is no longer legible and adult life jackets are not marked in stowage location. 46CFR180.78(a)(5), 16c

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

Issued 15 September 2022 Resolved

Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with § 80.59 once every 5 years. Radio telephony certificate is expired. 47CFR80.903, 16c

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 September 2022
Resolved 8 February 2023
Resolution: Operator provided valid and current certificate.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 15 September 2022 Resolved

The following vessels must have on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard type-approved AIS Class A device: A self-propelled vessel of 65 feet or more in length, engaged in commercial service. Vessel does not have an AIS. 33CFR164.46(1)(i), 50c

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2022
Resolved 23 June 2023
Resolution: O/O installed and proved proper operation of AIS System.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 7 August 2022 Resolved

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including the following: Inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, the watertight bulkheads, and weather decks. Vessel sustained damage during underway operations by way of an allision. Vessel must be made available for CG attendance and inspection of damaged areas prior to movement. 46CFR176.802

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 9 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel was made available after reporting of an allision with another vessel. MI conducted a satisfactory exam of the vessel.

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

Issued 28 October 2021 Resolved

A fixed gas extinguishing system must automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. Upon testing of the system MI discovered system did not shut down power ventilation or main engines, it did shut down the generators. Vessel to prove proper operation of all fixed gas fire suppression system shut downs prior to the carriage of passengers.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel demonstrated proper operation of all fixed gas fire suppression system shut downs. Vessel is cleared to carry passengers in accordance with its COI.

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

Issued 4 October 2021 Resolved

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors. Mi discovered safety hazard due to improper connection of wiring.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 October 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided proper connection prior to end of inspection. Corrected on the spot.

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

Issued 17 September 2021 Resolved

Annual Inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel is overdue for its annual inspection. Vessel is to complete an annual inspection prior to carriage of passengers.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 October 2021
Resolution: Completed Annual Inspection

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

Issued 15 October 2020 Resolved

Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. 06 of 07 life floats have rotted lifeline attachment loops that are bursted. Vessel to make repairs to lifeline attachment loops. Vessel restricted to limited coastwise route within 03 miles of shore until repairs to lifeline attachment loops are made

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided all life floats in serviceable condition with all required equipment. All satisfactory. Vessel cleared to operate within full scope of COI.

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

Issued 15 October 2020 Resolved

For vessels other than those covered in paragraphs (b) and (c)of this section, the hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. Vessel to provide hailing port of stern of vessel in at least four inch letters.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 November 2020
Resolved 5 February 2021
Resolution: Vessel painted hailing port on stern.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 18 September 2020 Resolved

Vessel may not carry passengers until satisfactory completion of annual COI.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 October 2020
Resolution: Successfully completed annual COI.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts

Issued 17 June 2019 Resolved

EACH LINK CERTIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUB PART MUST HAVE A CORROSION RESISTANT WATERPROOF TAG ATTACHED TO IT. TAGS ON LIFERAFT WEAK LINKS WASTED, UNABLE TO VERIFY BREAKING STRENGTH. PROPVE BREAKING STRENGTH AND PROPER INSTALLATION. 46 CFR 160.073-20

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2019
Resolved 16 August 2019
Resolution: New weak link with tag installed.

Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity

Issued 28 August 2017 Resolved

Provide one additional hand orange smoke distress signal (5 onboard, 6 required).

Condition: Invalid
Due 28 August 2017
Resolved 28 August 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.

Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity

Issued 28 August 2017 Resolved

Provide one additional hand red flare distress signal (5 onboard, 6 required).

Condition: Invalid
Due 28 August 2017
Resolved 28 August 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity

Issued 28 August 2017 Resolved

Provide three additional adult life jackets.

Condition: Invalid
Due 28 August 2017
Resolved 28 August 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector

Issued 28 August 2017 Resolved

Label Visual and Audible alarm panel for bilge high level.

Condition: Invalid
Due 28 August 2017
Resolved 28 August 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail

Issued 3 March 2016 Resolved

Make handrails on back deck swim step proper strength.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 April 2016
Resolution: Rails were installed and of proper strength

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 2 March 2016 Resolved

Prove current hull thickness. Any areas of appreciable waste shall be cropped out and renewed to original scantling. Submit plan to this office prior to beginning repair work.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 April 2016
Resolution: Repairs made, hull watertight, credit hull/ISE given

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 2 March 2016 Resolved

Make all interior spaces available for inspecion.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 March 2016
Resolution: All interior spaces clear for inspection.

Stability › Watertight Integrity › General

Issued 2 March 2016 Resolved

Provide original scantlings

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 March 2016
Resolution: Recieved scantlings from owner

Ownership record

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