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CAPT JOHN
CAPT JOHN is a 2004 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 22 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 January 2026.
- Built
- 2004
- Last inspected
- 8 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 22 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
8 January 2026
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
22 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
1152450
WDP8404
669229
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-669229
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)68.5 ft × 27.0 ft × 9.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 55 / net 44
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGEO SHIPYARD INC · NEW IBERIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2004
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portGALVESTON, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 21 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it55 - Simplified, Gross Ton
44 - Simplified, Net Ton
44 - 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.
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Inspection history · 21
8 January 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8292194
3 December 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8277020
23 September 2024
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8007994
18 January 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7851281
13 December 2023
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7838729
17 January 2023
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7622408
9 January 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7618810
10 January 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7377750
16 December 2021
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7369202
14 December 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7113138
10 June 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6980454
10 December 2019
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6871178
14 November 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6855417
22 October 2019
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6838647
24 May 2019
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6692608
26 December 2018
Deficiency Check · Plan Review "T" Boat · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6605137
1 March 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6364182
13 December 2017
Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6323936
23 January 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6075121
5 February 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5810285
15 January 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5798270
Deficiency record · 22
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
System design and installation must be in accordance with the Marine Design, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual approved for the system by the Commandant.
MI identified corrosion on bottom portion of starboard side pre engineered fixed fire fighting system. Vessel is to ensure quality of bottle with qualified organization.
46 CFR 181.410(a)(3)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
On a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying more than 49 passengers, and on a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 189 liters (50 gallons) per minute at a pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi) at the pump outlet. The pump outlet must be fitted with a pressure gauge.
MI was informed the port side fire pump was due for replacement. Pump did lagged between 30 and 40 PSI during test.46 CFR 181.300(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel except that a float-free link is not required if the vessel operates only on waters not as deep as the length of the painter.
MI identified wastage on painter line.
46 CFR 180.130(a)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 23 September 2024
Resolved
Piping used in a vital system must:(1) Be composed of ferrous materials except when:(i) Nonmetallic piping materials are permitted by 46 CFR 182.720; or(ii) Nonferrous metallic piping materials are permitted by § 182.730. MI observed several pipe joints installed throughout the bilge piping system that incorporate non-metallic materials. Remove all pipe joints and properly install all bilge piping to the satisfaction of USCG MI. Provide repair proposal to USCG prior to effecting repairs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 18 January 2024
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.
Marine Inspector (MI) observed the lower port and starboard lifefloats each are in poor condition with exterior surface damage in several areas, wear on the lines and straps that would separate when gently tugged. The two lifefloats are to be replaced with survival craft in good working order and of adequate capacity.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 18 January 2024
Resolved
Materials used in piping systems must meet the requirements of this subpart and be otherwise acceptable to the cognizant [name withheld] observed cracked and leaky piping on the firefighting, bilge pumping system within the port and starboard engine rooms, which need to be repaired and fire insulation properly reinstalled.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 18 January 2024
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must: (1) 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.
One ring life buoy's life line is deteriorated significantly and needs to be replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 18 January 2024
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light approved in accordance with § 161.012 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.112. Each life jacket light must be securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket.
MI observed 5 life jacket with attached chemical lights missing or unreadable expiration dates, which must be replaced.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Investigation after accident
Issued 18 January 2024
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Need to place alcohol testing devices onboard.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 17 January 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from all crew spaces located below the main deck. Marine Inspector (MI) observed 01 inoperable emergency light located in the port side engine room, replace with a working emergency light.
46 CFR 183.432(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 17 January 2023
Resolved
The name of the vessel shall be clearly marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers on each life float. MI observed 01 life float with the vessel name faded and not clearly legible. Renew vessel name marking on the life float.
46 CFR 185.604(a)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 17 January 2023
Resolved
Each survival craft required on a vessel by this part must meet one of the following: For a life float-approved under approval series 160.027 or other standard specified by the Commandant. MI observed two life floats with worn or missing Type II retro-reflective tape. Provide new Type II retro-reflective tape as per 46 CFR 160.010-4(p).
46 CFR 180.200(a)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 17 January 2023
Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. MI observed 04 ring life buoys with excessively worn retroreflective material, which all needs to be replaced.
46 CFR 185.604(i)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessel operator didn’t show proper evidence of chart correction or access to Notice to Mariners. Vessel is required to establish method to update chart to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: protect passengers, crew, other persons, and vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Vessel is required to properly secure dead end wires in engine room junction box and astern to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
A hatch covers must have securing devices. Vessel operator is required to properly secure the hatch cover plate used to provide maintenance access for the starboard engine room. Install the missing nuts & bolts to the installed hatch cover.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
A portable or temporary electric cord or cable must be constructed and used in compliance with the requirement of 46 CFR 111.60-13. Vessel operator shall connect the PA system's power cord to a permanent electrical outlet.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
All cables and wires must be installed to avoid chafing and other damage. Vessel operator must relocate the port side (aft of crew space) bilge alarm wire from inside the bilge and properly secure the wire in a way to prevent damage due to exposure to oily bilge water.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Survey report file
Issued 22 October 2019
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the Marine Inspector. The installed per-engineered fire fighting system did not have tags or associated documentation attesting to the satisfactory completion of the required annual servicing. Noted expired tags on each remote discharge pull station. Vessel operator shall provide proper evidence of the annual servicing to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 26 December 2018
Resolved
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] or alterations that affect the safety of the vessel include: fire detecting, or fire extinguishing equipment. During a period between the last annual and exam and todays date the per-engineered fire extinguishing system in the port engine room was replaced (not in kind) with no Coast Guard approval or oversight. Have local OCMI determine if current system that was installed meets the standard required for that size space.
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Linkage
Issued 24 January 2018
Resolved
Throttle linkage on stbd engine is fraying. 46CFR184.620
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 15 January 2016
Resolved
Discovered deteriorated fire hoses, provide functioning fire hoses prior to sailing with passengers to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
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
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