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GRAY GHOST

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named GRAY GHOST

GRAY GHOST is a 1989 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 2004, most recently in January 2026, along with 33 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2009.

Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 January 2026.

Built
1989
Last inspected
9 January 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
29
Deficiencies
33 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2009
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
1154136
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDI8783
MISLE id
673764
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367742140
Maury page id
psix-673764

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations26
…administrative events3
Years with a record 18 calendar years (2004–2026)
The 29 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)40.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 16 / net 12
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderWILLARD MARINE INC · ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1989
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portORANGE BEACH, AL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 13 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 it16 - Simplified, Gross Ton
12 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDI8783MMSI 367742140 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 31 March 2026, expires 21 June 2036
WDF9408MMSI 367504850 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 September 2011, cancelled 27 November 2021
WDB8752MMSI 366963650 · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 10 July 2004, cancelled 13 September 2014
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 29

9 January 2026 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8293773
9 September 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8208564
8 August 2024 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7978591
2 February 2024 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7859907
18 August 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7771492
17 August 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7531830
6 January 2022 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7376427
4 November 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7345229
23 October 2020 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7085054
23 April 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6942789
9 January 2020 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6886421
9 August 2019 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6778060
17 May 2019 Administrative Inspection · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6686438
30 July 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6499378
8 March 2018 Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6368272
27 March 2017 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6112067
1 September 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5989264
2 August 2016 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5960827
19 April 2016 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5857999
29 May 2014 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4863053
20 September 2011 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4149798
17 September 2008 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3326288
20 May 2008 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3212592
12 September 2007 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3055824
12 March 2007 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2884982
31 July 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2722978
6 June 2005 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2392962
21 March 2005 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2315375
21 May 2004 Plan Review "T" Boat · Deficiency Check · Initial Certification · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2378377

Deficiency record · 33

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 September 2025 Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Marine Inspector observed fire buckets severely corroded with holes in the bottom of the bucket. Vessel must replace all fire buckets. 46 CFR 181.610
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel owner replaced with new buckets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 September 2025 Resolved
At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. If more than one ring life buoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Each lifeline on a ring life buoy must: Be of at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) in length. Marine Inspector observed life line deteriorated. Vessel rep shall replace 60 foot lifeline. 46 CFR 180.70 (c)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel owner procured new line and installed
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 September 2025 Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet). Marine Inspector observed lanyard severely corroded. Vessel shall replaced lanyard for float light. 46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced with new line and installed
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 September 2025 Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Marine Inspector observed 08 adult life jackets in disrepair. Passenger count is reduced to thirty two (32) until life jackets are replaced and marked appropriately. 46 CFR 180.71(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 17 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel submitted photographic evidence of replacing new life jackets and labeling.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 9 September 2025 Resolved
Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked with an expiration date of two years after the date on which the unit is installed. Marine inspector observed EPIRB beyond four years of manufactured date, beyond the manufacturer recommendation, and installed on vessel EPIRB. Vessel rep bought and installed new Hydrostatic release unit for EPIRB use prior to marine inspector departure. 46 CFR 185.740 (b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel owner procured and installed new hydrostatice release for EPIRB prior to departure.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 2 February 2024 Resolved
A vessel to which this subchapter applies may not be operated without having on board a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection Vessel's Certificate of Inspection has expired rendering it invalid. Vessel must obtain new Certificate of Inspection prior to commercial operations
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 2 March 2024
Resolved 6 February 2024
Resolution: Sector Mobile MI's conducted satisfactory dry dock
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Life-saving signals
Issued 8 November 2021 Resolved
Vessel on limited coastwise route must carry six hand red flares and six hand orange flares. Orange flares are expired. Replace. 46CFR180.68
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: Replaced expired smokes with new
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 4 November 2021 Resolved
Bilge pumps must have a light or other visual means at the control point to indicate operation. Light was extinguished. Replace or repair. 46CFR182.520
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: replaced extinguished light with new
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 5 November 2020 Resolved
Vessel does not have 12 volt power to essential navigation and safety equipment including VHF radio, nav lights, bilge high level alarms, etc. Electrical Equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for satefy under normal and emergency conditions. Provide proof of proper operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 November 2020
Resolution: Completed annual inspection, vessel has 12 volt power repaired and operated all essential equipment satisfactory.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 26 August 2019 Resolved
Flares expired. Owner purchased all new flares during inspection and placed into service.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 27 August 2019
Resolved 26 August 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 26 August 2019 Resolved
Chart 11382 out of date.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Vessel restricted to LBS route until this chart is replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 August 2019 Resolved
No battery box provided for batteries.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 August 2019
Resolution: Boxes and covers installed
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 26 August 2019 Resolved
Garbage placard not posted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 August 2019
Resolution: Garbage placard posted
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 26 August 2019 Resolved
Discharge of oil placard not posted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 August 2019
Resolution: Oil placard posted
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 26 August 2019 Resolved
Medical kit incomplete with expired items.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 September 2019
Resolution: Received email with pictures of new items with current expire date.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Gyro compass
Issued 26 August 2019 Resolved
Compass light inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 November 2019
Resolution: Received email of picture of operational compass light.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 August 2019 Resolved
No cover on rotating machinery; alternator belt.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 August 2019
Resolution: Alternator belt cover installed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 August 2019 Resolved
Incorrect type/size extinguisher at head.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 August 2019
Resolution: Acquired and mounted correct extinguisher
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 9 August 2019 Resolved
No recent current tables. Master acquired recent tables during inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 August 2019
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 17 August 2016 Resolved
Mavigation charts out of date. Replace charts with new or currently corrected version.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 September 2016
Resolved 1 September 2016
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Approval
Issued 20 September 2011 Resolved
Provide approved A-II portable FE.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 September 2011
Resolved 27 September 2011
Resolution: Corrected same day.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 20 September 2011 Resolved
Provide audible alarm for pre-engineered fixed FE system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 27 October 2011
Resolved 3 January 2012
Resolution: Witnessed pre-engineered fire system audible and visual alarm, engine shutdown and alarm by-pass functionality tests. All SAT.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 20 September 2011 Resolved
Provide guards for rotating machinery in engine compartment.
Condition: Design Flaw
Due 27 October 2011
Resolved 3 January 2012
Resolution: Inspected guards on all rotating machinery in engine room. All SAT.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking
Issued 20 September 2011 Resolved
Ensure all vessel markings and lifesaving appliances are marked with vessel's documented name.
Condition: Design Flaw
Due 27 October 2011
Resolved 25 October 2011
Resolution: Vessel changed name to reflect markings.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 20 September 2011 Resolved
Provide new FCC Station License reflecting change in vessel name and ownership.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 27 October 2011
Resolved 3 January 2012
Resolution: Viewed new FCC Staion License with new owner and vessel name.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking
Issued 20 June 2005 Resolved
Provide proper labels for PFD stowage areas IAW 46 CFR 185.604.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2005
Resolved 28 June 2005
Resolution: PFD stowage areas were labeled correctly.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Ventilators
Issued 20 June 2005 Resolved
Provide additional vent to engine room as required by 46 CFR 182.465.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2005
Resolved 28 June 2005
Resolution: A second vent to engine room was installed.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Quantity of Halon
Issued 20 June 2005 Resolved
Provide vaportight penetrations to engine room bulkheads to contian halon in the event of a fire.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 June 2005
Resolved 28 June 2005
Resolution: All penetrations to engine room were made vapor tight.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Nozzle
Issued 20 June 2005 Resolved
Mount fixed fire fighting system as required by manufacturers instructions.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 June 2005
Resolved 20 June 2005
Resolution: Adjusted the nozzle to point in the center of the engine space.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 20 June 2005 Resolved
Label emergency fuel shut-offs IAW 46 CFR 185.608.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2005
Resolved 28 June 2005
Resolution: Emergency shut-off valves were labeled correctly.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 20 June 2005 Resolved
Provide all navigation publications IAW 46 CFR 184.420.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2005
Resolved 28 June 2005
Resolution: All navigation publications were provided.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Passenger Ship Safety Certificate
Issued 20 June 2005 Resolved
Provide FCC Safety Certificate IAW 46 CFR 184.502.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2005
Resolved 28 June 2005
Resolution: FCC Safety Certificate was provided.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Capacity Marking
Issued 6 June 2005 Resolved
Mark upperdeck for no passengers IAW 46 CFR 185.602.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2005
Resolved 28 June 2005
Resolution: Upper deck was marked for no passengers.

Casualty record · 1

8 August 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 3577084
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

GREY GHOST (2009). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.