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SEASTREAK HIGHLANDS

SEASTREAK HIGHLANDS is a 2004 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2025, along with 29 deficiencies — 3 with no resolution recorded —, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations in 2005.

Records from 2005 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 20 August 2025.

Built
2004
Last inspected
20 August 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

9270270
WDE4031
666160
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-666160

Inspections, by type

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)
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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)130.5 ft × 34.3 ft × 11.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 67
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)130.5 ft × 34.3 ft × 11.1 ft
ITC tonnagegross 417 / net 156
BuilderGLADDING-HEARN SHIPBUILDING CORP · SOMERSET, MA, UNITED STATES · built 2004
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionJet Drive
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portHIGHLANDS, NJ
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 3 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it156 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
417 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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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Inspection history · 25

20 August 2025 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8213367
4 September 2024 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7992667
11 January 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Construction Oversight · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7847240
14 July 2023 Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7742665
5 June 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7703846
10 April 2023 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7665552
26 January 2023 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7627346
11 August 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7530479
11 February 2022 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7395061
9 August 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7270947
14 January 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7124284
22 October 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7082337
11 August 2020 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7029779
17 May 2019 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6685229
7 January 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6604807
16 May 2018 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6420233
16 January 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Navigation Center · Activity 6338268
24 May 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6154523
29 March 2017 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6113528
3 November 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6037478
27 May 2016 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5888236
11 May 2016 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5880840
11 May 2016 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5881805
26 April 2016 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5862391
19 February 2016 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5819808

Deficiency record · 29

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 20 August 2025 No resolution recorded
Each window, port hole, and its means of attachment to the hull or deck house, must be capable of withstanding the maximum load from wave and wind conditions expected due to its location on the vessel and the authorized route of the vessel. Inboard port fwd window in wheelhouse is cracked on bottom. Replace window prior to next credit dry dock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 20 August 2025 No resolution recorded
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. Hydraulic bow ram gauge in #2 STBD void is broken. Repair or replace prior to credit next dry dock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 20 August 2025 No resolution recorded
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] in #2 STBD void is buckled. submit repair proposal to our office prior to next credit dry dock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 16 August 2024 Resolved
§ 122.520 Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training. Title 46 Chapter I Part 122 (a) 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 necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. § 122.524 Fire fighting drills and training. View Text of § 122.524 Fire fighting drills and training. Title 46 Chapter I Part 122 (a) The master shall conduct sufficient fire drills to make sure that each crew member is familiar with his or her duties in case of a fire. (b) A fire drill must be conducted at least once each month. Upon arrival at home port contact Local OCMI to conduct drills that were not conducted during the COI DUE to no Crew. Prior to operating IAW the vessels COI.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 September 2024
Resolved 30 August 2024
Resolution: Attended vessel, witnessed drills.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 14 July 2023 Resolved
Ship radio installation. VHF radio without the installed MMSI was labeled as "EMERGENCY RADIO". Radio with installed MMSI should be clearly marked. (47CFR80.1083 (16c))
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 July 2023
Resolved 30 August 2024
Resolution: Completed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 14 July 2023 Resolved
Ladders must be designed with sufficient strength to sustain load of 4.8kPa (100 pounds per square foot) with a safety factor of 4, based on ultimate strength of the material. Starboard Engine Room aft ladder is missing a bolt (top right) to secure the ladder in place. (46 CFR 116.438(b) (16c))
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 July 2023
Resolved 30 August 2024
Resolution: Completed
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 14 July 2023 Resolved
Battery installation. Enclosure box for battery in the portside engine room has a cracked cover that must be fixed or repaired. (46 CFR 120.354 (16c))
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 July 2023
Resolved 30 August 2024
Resolution: Replaced, completed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 14 July 2023 Resolved
Steering system must be maintained to the original approval, Gauge is full of oil/hydraulic fluids & does not operate as designed, must replace to like new condition prior to dry dock credit.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 August 2024
Resolution: Complete.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 14 July 2023 Resolved
Exhaust bracket located in the portside jet room has significant deterioration. Bracket must be replace/renewed during next dry dock prior to receiving drydock credit. (46 CFR 119.430 (705c))
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 August 2024
Resolution: Complete
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 14 July 2023 Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes. Both engine rooms have excessive oil accumulation. Engine rooms must be clean and dry to determine if there are any leaks and to prevent fire or a hazardous environment. Vessel must provide plan on engine room clean up. (46 CFR 115.830(b) (705c))
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 30 August 2024
Resolution: Complete
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 August 2022 Resolved
Starboard aft access door locks are inop.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 25 August 2022
Resolution: Locks were replaced for access doors
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 11 August 2022 Resolved
Insulation missing in port engine room
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 4 October 2022
Resolution: Vsl operator submitted pictures of the repaired insulation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 11 August 2022 Resolved
Exhaust piping in port eng room requires proper insulation
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 4 October 2022
Resolution: Vsl operator submitted pictures of the repaired insulation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 11 August 2022 Resolved
Heat detector bracket in port eng room not properly sucured
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 25 August 2022
Resolution: Vsl operator submitted pictures of the secured bracket.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 11 August 2022 Resolved
Excessive accumulation of oil in bilge
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2022
Resolved 25 August 2022
Resolution: All bilge were clean to the satisfaction of the MI
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 August 2022 Resolved
Coolant gauge on #2 eng located in port eng room is inoperable.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 4 October 2022
Resolution: Vsl operator replaced coolant guage
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 August 2022 Resolved
Ring buoy waterlight battery is expired.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 25 August 2022
Resolution: Vsl operator replaced waterlight for ring buoy
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 August 2020 Resolved
Ground detection must be provided for an alternating current system. 1.5 – 2 Ohms Ground detected on electrical panel. Find and fix ground causing circuit
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 August 2020
Resolved 26 August 2020
Resolution: Received satisfactory proof of rectification.
Personnel › Training › Passenger Safety
Issued 18 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel's DPA must ensure the following crew members get additional safety training prior to crewing on the Seastreak Highlands: Chris Gjersten, [name withheld], [name withheld] Jr, Ray Sanborn & [name withheld].
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 June 2018
Resolved 23 May 2018
Resolution: Vessel's DPA provided documentation on additional training for each crew member listed above.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Ground Detection
Issued 16 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel must find the source of the 4 amp ground, correct and report findings to the Coast Guard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 June 2018
Resolved 20 June 2018
Resolution: Cause of ground was one of the A/C units. Vessel took unit offline and will replace.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Cylinder Head
Issued 16 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel must locate and repair all sources of oil leaking from the engine into the bilge.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 June 2018
Resolved 20 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel replaced head gaskets on both main engines.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Stern Tube Lubrication/Sealing
Issued 16 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel must repair bucket ram seals to prevent increased leakage into the laz compartment. Vessel must clean and maintain bilges at all times.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 June 2018
Resolved 20 June 2018
Resolution: Vessel replaced all bucket rams seals. Verified U/W that seals are holding and no longer leak.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 16 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel must prove proper operation of the starboard hull bilge system. Possible cause is a hole in the piping system.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2018
Resolution: Vessel replaced a portion of the pipe due to a hole in the system and proved proper operation.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Crankcase
Issued 11 May 2016 Resolved
Vessel experienced a crank case over pressurization and subsequent loss of oil pressure in the #3 engine. Verify repairs with technician report and conduct sea trials in the presence of a marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 May 2016
Resolution: Marine Inspector attended vessel and verified repairs to #3 engine. Conducted sea trials, cleared deficiency, vessel approved for normal operations (see narrative Activity# 5880840)
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Turbocharger
Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved
STBD E/R, aft Engine turbo has an exhaust leak, test ran engine. Prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 April 2016
Resolved 27 April 2016
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved
STBD E/R, aft engine has a raw water (sea water) leak at the jacket water cooler. Repair leak, test run engine. Prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 April 2016
Resolved 27 April 2016
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved
STBD Fore Peak bilge high level alarm not working. Prove proper operation. Cleared prior to departure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2016
Resolved 26 April 2016
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved
Update fire control plan
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved
Main deck aft life jacket locker holds child and adult life jackets, jackets are not easily identified between adult and child life jackets. Separate child life jackets in locker and make obvious between child and adult.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 April 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016

Casualty record · 2

8 July 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2419651
12 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2552595
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

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.