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OBSERVER is a 1949 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 16 inspections since 2016, most recently in December 2025, along with 53 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2022.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 19 December 2025.

Built
1949
Last inspected
19 December 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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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 19 December 2025
…with no type recorded2
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 9 calendar years (2016–2025)
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Identity

WDC5191
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-66637

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)97.7 ft × 25.1 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 96 / net 65
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNASHVILLE BRIDGE COMPANY · NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES · built 1949
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portWILMINGTON, DE
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 11 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it96 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
65 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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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.

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Inspection history · 16

19 December 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8285713
14 December 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8047389
29 November 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7831340
1 May 2023 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7678951
19 October 2022 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7580409
1 September 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7548773
23 August 2022 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7541939
4 August 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7629550
15 July 2022 Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7507753
24 February 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7401165
11 February 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7139540
3 December 2019 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6866253
28 November 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6588288
7 December 2017 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6320540
10 July 2017 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6188133
12 December 2016 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6056656

Deficiency record · 53

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 December 2025 Resolved
All vessel must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Stern light inoperable. Repair prior to operation at night.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 27 January 2026
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 19 December 2025 Resolved
Each watertight bulkhead must be of sufficient strength to be capable of remaining watertight with a head of water to the top of the bulkhead. Engine room lower forward bulkhead holed/wasted, gauge lower 6” of entire bulkhead, provide results of gauging and repair as required.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 January 2026
Resolved 27 January 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of Lifeboats
Issued 19 December 2025 Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Child life jacket donning instructions not posted.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 January 2026
Resolved 27 January 2026
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 19 December 2025 Resolved
Vessel must comply with the structural requirements of ABS Steel Vessel Rules (<61 Meters). Engine room forward entrance corner holed/wasted with temporary epoxy repairs, permanent repairs required.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 January 2026
Resolved 27 January 2026
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 19 December 2025 Resolved
A weathertight door must be provided for each opening located in a deck house or companionway. Weathertight forward door on 2nd deck will not close completely due to deformation of door.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 January 2026
Resolved 27 January 2026
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 December 2025 Resolved
For each alternating current generator, a means for measuring frequency must also be provided. Starboard generator frequency meter inoperable
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 January 2026
Resolved 27 January 2026
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 19 December 2025 Resolved
Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from all passenger and crew accommodation spaces located below the main deck. Additional emergency lights for egress required IVO of door in 2nd deck bar area and forward emergency exit door on 2nd deck.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 January 2026
Resolved 27 January 2026
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 19 December 2025 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons. Remove dead end wiring found below wheelhouse.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 January 2026
Resolved 27 January 2026
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 4 December 2023 Resolved
The intent of this part is to insure that the scantling's, material, fastenings, workmanship and arrangement of each vessel are such as to provide for safe operation in accordance with the terms of its certificate of inspection. Marine Inspector identified an apprx 8" x 10" hole on the aft second deck bulkhead behind the receptacle box. Crop and renew to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 177.05-1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 January 2024
Resolved 12 January 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 4 December 2023 Resolved
The intent of this part is to insure that the main propulsion machinery installed on each vessel is suitable for the vessel and its operation and that the auxiliary machinery is suitable for the purpose intended. It is further intended that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery fail lire and personnel injury. Marine Inspector discovered a leak in the starboard aft rudder seal. Repair/renew to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.01-5
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 December 2023
Resolved 2 January 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 December 2023 Resolved
Junction boxes, connection boxes, and outlet boxes, for use in damp or wet locations shall be of watertight construction. Marine Inspector discovered receptacle box on upper deck missing closure device. Repair/renew closure device to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 183.10-20(k)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 January 2024
Resolved 12 January 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 December 2023 Resolved
Equipment mounted on a hinged door of an enclosure shall be constructed or shielded in such a manner that no live parts of the door mounted equipment will be exposed to accidental contact by a person with the door open and the circuit energized. Marine Inspector discovered breaker box on bridge with an empty circuit breaker holder. Provide a blank cover to protect from exposure. 46 CFR 183.10-10(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 December 2023
Resolved 12 January 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 October 2022 Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. Electrical equipment used in machinery spaces must be dripproof. Multiple emergency light power supplies installed as directly plugged into outlets. Provide hardwired installations for emergency lights. 46 CFR 183.210(a)(1) 46 CFR 183.220(a) 50C
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2022
Resolved 14 December 2022
Resolution: Light fixtures installed correctly.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 20 October 2022 Resolved
The master or person in charge of a ship to which this section applies shall ensure that the ship is not operated unless a garbage management plan meeting 33 CFR 151.57 (b) is on the ship and that each person handling garbage follows the plan. Garbage management plan not on board. Provide Garbage Management plan. 33 CFR 151.57 50C
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2022
Resolved 4 November 2022
Resolution: Garbage/Waste management plan on board. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 October 2022 Resolved
Protection of non-metallic piping materials from mechanical damage shall be specifically considered. Hose for bilge pump in steering department chaffing due to wasted hose bracket. Repair or provide new hose bracket and arrange to prevent chaffing. 46 CFR 182.720(d)(2) 50C
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2022
Resolved 4 November 2022
Resolution: Hose replaced. All sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 20 October 2022 Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 161.010 in subchapter Q. Batteries in floating waterlight not the required type per manufacture. Replace with correct battery type. 46 CFR 180.70(d) 50C
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2022
Resolved 4 November 2022
Resolution: Batteries replaced with authorized type. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 20 October 2022 Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking. Upper deck passenger count does not match posted stability letter. Post correct number as per current stability letter. 46 CFR 185.602(g) 50C
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2022
Resolved 4 November 2022
Resolution: Correct passenger count posted on board. All sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 20 October 2022 Resolved
Vessels shall be inspected for compliance with the standards...Examine and test by operation all watertight closures in the hull, decks and bulkheads. Missing gasket on forward watertight door. Install new gasket to watertight door. 46 CFR 176.25 50C
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2022
Resolved 14 December 2022
Resolution: New gasket installed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Safe areas
Issued 20 October 2022 Resolved
All passengers to be provided a copy of the emergency egress plan for the vessel. No posted emergency egress plans in staterooms. Post emergency egress plans for passengers to see. 46 CFR 3306(n) 50C
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2022
Resolved 7 June 2023
Resolution: Posted escape plans.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 20 October 2022 Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits shall be marked. Emergency exits not marked. Post emergency exit signs on all emergency exits. 46 CFR 185.30-15 50C
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2022
Resolved 14 December 2022
Resolution: Emergency signage posted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 20 October 2022 Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with not less than two avenues of escape from all general areas accessible to the passengers. One escape door found locked in between staterooms. Unlock escape door and keep unlocked at all times. 46 CFR 177.15-1 50C
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2022
Resolved 14 December 2022
Resolution: Escape door repaired and working properly.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 19 October 2022 Resolved
All portions of machinery space bulkheads must be watertight below the bulkhead deck. Wasted watertight bulkhead in forward engine room to sea chest compartment IVO potable water tank. Provide repair plan and conduct repairs to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 171.095(a) 50C
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2022
Resolved 4 November 2022
Resolution: Blkhd section cropped and renewed. All sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 October 2022 Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. Steering control box labeling painted over. Forward most box cover upper portion detached. Provide labeling indicating function of box and push buttons, repair detached cover. 46 CFR 183.220(d) 50C
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 November 2022
Resolved 4 November 2022
Resolution: Steering Gear electrical boxes labeled. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
The bilge piping piercing the collision bulkhead shall be fitted with a screw-down valve located on the forward side of the collision bulkhead and operable from above the weather deck. MI discovered weather deck fore-peak bilge suction screw down valve seized and inoperable. Repair or replace weather deck fore-peak bilge suction screw down valve to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.25-5(d) 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 7 March 2022
Resolution: Bilge piping had previously been cropped out and plugged. Vessel has portable pump on board to meet regulation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
The minimum capacity of the power fire pump shall be 50 gal per minute at a pressure of not less than 60 psi at the pump outlet. MI observed power fire pump pressure of 42 psi during operational test. Repair or replace equipment or machinery necessary to meet pump outlet pressure of 60 psi. 46 CFR 181.10-1(c) 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Replaced pressure gauge. Test Sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
One length of fire hose shall be provided for each fire hydrant required. The fire hose must be lined commercial fire hose that conforms to Underwriters Laboratories Inc. MI inspector observed water leaking through the fire hose located on the first deck, during the fire pump test. Replace damaged fire hose with new and operable fire hose. 46 CFR 181.15-10(a)(d)(1) 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced all fire hoses on deck. Test Sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
A vessel on a Lakes, Bays, and Sounds or Rivers route must carry three hand red flare distress signals and three hand orange smoke distress signals. MI discovered 06 hand red flare distress signals on board that are expired. Obtain correct amount and type of flare distress signals. 46 CFR 180.68(a)(1)(2) 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel obtained new red and orange flares. All Sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018. MI discovered child size lifejackets retrreflective tape warn to the point that it does not reflect as designed. Replace retroreflective tape on all child size life jackets. 46 CFR 185.604(h) 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 29 March 2022
Resolution: New child size life jackets received onboard with new retroreflective tape.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with type two retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. MI discovered retroreflective tape on all ring buoys on board do not properly reflect light as designed. Replace retroreflective tape on all ring buoy's on board vessel. 46 CFR 185.604(i) 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: New retroreflective tape installed on ring bouy's. All Sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets and immersion suits. MI discovered incorrect numbering of life jacket stowage compartment relating to number of jackets actually stowed in that compartment. Stowe correct amount of life jackets in stowage cabinet to correspond to numbering system of life jacket stowage cabinet. 46 CFR 185.604(f) 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Correct number of life jackets stowed in locker. All sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
The Bridge-to-Bridge radiotelephone station will be inspected on vessels subject to regular inspections pursuant to the requirements of Parts II and III of Title II of the Communications Act. Vessel does not have current Bridge-to-Bridge radiotelephone certificate. Obtain current Bridge-to-Bridge radiotelephone certificate on board vessel. 46 CFR 184.25-1 47 CFR 80.1005 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel obtained Bridge-to-Bridge radio certificate. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
Switchboards shall be fitted with driphoods and non-conducting hand rails. Non-conducting mats or grating shall be provided on deck in front and rear of switchboard. MI observed engine room switchboard did not have driphood attached nor non-conductive matting in front of the switchboard. Install driphood to the top of the switchboard and place non-conducting mat in front of switchboard. 46 CFR 183.10-15(b) 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel installed driphood over switchboard. All Sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
Each hatch cover on board must be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other device to prevent its loss. MI discovered both forepeak hatches did not have captive chains connected to hatch frame or coamings. Attach hatch covers to hatch frame or coaming. 46 CFR 171.124(b)(2) 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Forepeak hatch covers have chains attached to frame. All Sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
All machinery is to be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. MI discovered protective machinery guards on port main engine were broken and not covering dangerous rotating machinery. Repair or replace machinery guards on port main engine. 46 CFR 182.01-5 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Machinery guards have been repaired. All Sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. MI discovered un-approved first-aid kit on board vessel that does not contain required contents. Obtain and place on board approved type first aid kit or contents equivalent to required regulation. 46 CFR 184.710 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel obtained correct CG approved first aid kit. All Sat.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. MI discovered generic emergency broadcast placard posted on bridge with no vessel specific information. Add vessel specific information to posted emergency broadcast placard. 46 CFR 184.506 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel updated emergency broadcast placard with vessel specific identification. All Sat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 February 2022 Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated at the entranceway to that deck. MI observed the outside first deck ladder-well did not have posted placard for number of passengers allowed. Post placard with max number of passengers allowed. 46 CFR 185.602(g) 16C
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 March 2022
Resolved 10 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel posted placard for max allowable pax for uper deck. All Sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 11 February 2021 Resolved
Class 1 watertight doors are permitted within working spaces where ever located if the door is in a location where it will be closed at all times except when in use. 03 WTD below the bulkhead deck do not seal properly and must be adjusted. 46 CFR 170.255(b)(1)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 12 February 2021
Resolved 26 March 2021
Resolution: MIs witnessed satisfactory operation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 11 February 2021 Resolved
A vessel must carry a first aid kit approved under 46 CFR 160.041 or equivalent. The first aid kit onboard was expired. 46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2021
Resolution: MIs witnessed satisfactory operation.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 11 February 2021 Resolved
The master shall conduct drills as necessary to ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties. Provide the entire complement of crew as per the COI, in order to conduct drills and underway tests. 46 CFR 185.25-10
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2021
Resolution: MIs witnessed satisfactory MOB drill.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 11 February 2021 Resolved
An indicator light for each door which warns when the door is open must be installed on the bridge. One of the WTD indicators on the wheelhouse was inoperable. 46 CFR 170.255(e)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2021
Resolution: MIs witnessed satisfactory operation.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 February 2021 Resolved
The bilge suctions shall be fitted with strainers. The bilge suction point in the rudder room was missing a strainer. 46 CFR 182.25-5(b)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2021
Resolution: MIs witnessed satisfactory installation.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 11 February 2021 Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation. An FCC licensed technician will issue a Safety Radio Telephony Certificate if the radio installation passes the inspection. Provide a Safety Radio Telephony Certificate prior to operating greater than 1000 feet from shore. 47 CFR 80.903
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 February 2021
Resolved 26 March 2021
Resolution: MIs reviewed satisfactory radio telephony permit.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 5 December 2019 Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment. Vessel could not prove its bilge system was operation in all locations as required.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 December 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 5 December 2019 Resolved
All escape hatched and other emergency exits shall be marked on both sides using at least 1 inch letters: "Emergency Exit Keep Clear." Vessel's Emergency Exits are not clearly marked on doors as required.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 December 2019
Resolution: Vessel has posted "Emergency Exit"signs adjacent to berthing.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 5 December 2019 Resolved
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must have a means to make them watertight. The watertight doors in the engine room did not close to watertight as per the stability letter.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 December 2019
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 December 2019 Resolved
Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway. Vessels rescue boat's launching appliance was inoperable affecting the operational readiness of the equipment.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 16 December 2019
Resolution: The rescue boat launching appliance was operational and the crew conducted a man overboard recovery drill successfully.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 5 December 2019 Resolved
Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be of a bright color, portable water tight container, and containers shall be clearly marked "Distress Signals." Container for the distress signals was not watertight and marked IAW federal law and regulation.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 16 December 2019
Resolution: Distress signals were in the requiered contianer and labeled.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 5 December 2019 Resolved
Vessel is required to have on board the documents listed in table 47CFR80.401. Vessels did not have on board the FCC Safety certificate as required by FCC table 47CFR80.401.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 December 2019
Resolution: A current FCC safety radio certificate was onboard the vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 5 December 2019 Resolved
Chart and nautical publications appropriate for the intended voyage and up-to-date must be on board. Master was unable to provide charts and publications for intended routes.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 16 December 2019
Resolution: Vessel had current charts and publicaitons onboard via internet which the company utilizes for all thier vessels. Vessel had backup charts and publicaitons on the thunmb drive which was satisfactory.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Launching/Recovery of Survival Craft
Issued 7 December 2017 Resolved
Vessel crew has not trained to safely lower and operate the rescue boat required by the COI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 December 2017
Resolved 13 December 2017
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Emergency Preparedness
Issued 7 December 2017 Resolved
Vessel does not have written emergency procedures.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 December 2017
Resolved 13 December 2017
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 7 December 2017 Resolved
Vessel does not have any log entries proving completion of safety training/drills.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 December 2017
Resolved 13 December 2017

Casualty record · 1

1 September 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7548773
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.