Records from 2011 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 July 2026.
Inspection history · 33
11 July 2026
Attraction Vessel Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8437055
3 July 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8427138
1 April 2026
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8341310
20 January 2026
Vessel Attendance · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8299636
4 November 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8264201
15 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8012333
17 September 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8004055
5 January 2024
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7845723
27 October 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7806074
29 September 2023
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7800696
9 June 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7711190
9 June 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7725518
31 January 2023
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7627087
14 October 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7578840
12 September 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7553813
29 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deadweight Survey · Plan Review (Other than "T") · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7384771
15 November 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7345996
1 March 2021
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Inclining Experiment · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7146843
2 November 2020
In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7089074
17 March 2020
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6924643
16 October 2019
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6811118
7 February 2019
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6620982
5 October 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6540267
24 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6521653
1 August 2018
Attraction Vessel Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6488352
9 May 2018
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6410383
18 September 2017
DAPI Audit · In-Service Inspection · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6261987
14 June 2017
Excursion Permit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6175823
31 January 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6082195
10 November 2016
Construction Oversight · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6038759
16 September 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Excursion Permit
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5996389
6 June 2016
Attraction Vessel Exam · Excursion Permit
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5886717
22 January 2016
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5797356
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 4 November 2025
Resolved
Missing Bridge-to-Bridge Certificate.
47 CFR 80
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 May 2026
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 5 January 2024
Resolved
Whenever a nautical school ship is placed upon the dock, it shall be the duty of the master, owner or agent to report the same to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, so that a thorough inspection may be made by the Coast Guard to determine what is necessary to make such a nautical school ship seaworthy, if the condition or age of the nautical school ship, in the judgment of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, renders such examination necessary. USCG MI identified areas of frame wastage in both the Port and STBD wing tanks, frames require repair or replacement. The vessel's COI route has been reduced to "Partially Protected Waters" until repairs are completed. Repair is required in any case NLT than the vessels next dry-dock. Repair plans to be submitted and approved by OCMI prior to commencing work.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 14 May 2025
Resolution: Cleared with repairs documented in Act #8004055
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 29 September 2023
Resolved
A fixed carbon dioxide, Halon 1301, or clean agent extinguishing system must be installed to protect the following spaces any vessel machinery or fuel tank space, except where the space is so open to the atmosphere as to make the use of a fixed system ineffective. FM200 system in main hold was accidentally discharged and needs to be replaced and properly tested.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2023
Resolved 27 October 2023
Resolution: Inspected installation of the serviceable FireBoy system in the fuel void - SATISFACTORY.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 June 2023
Resolved
Machinery must be suitable in type and design for the purpose intended. Installations not addressed by this subpart are subject to the applicable regulations in Subchapter F (Marine Engineering) and Subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. Vessel reported a loss of throttle response while underway. After anchoring the throttle started to operate correctly and the problem could not be duplicated. Have tech rep troubleshoot to determine cause and repair. Complete a sea trail to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Vessel is not authorized to carry students as a sub chapter R vessel until this deficiency is cleared by the Coast Guard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 June 2023
Resolution: Throttle replaced in kind; tested underway sea trial SAT.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 12 September 2022
Resolved
In lieu of the remote stopping systems required by subpart 111.103 of this chapter, remote stop stations must be provided as follows: (c) A ventilation shutdown located outside the space ventilated. The ventilation shutdown located outside of the engine room detached from its operating lever during a training evolution just prior to this inspection. Make repairs to ensure achieve secured ventilation to the engine room.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 October 2022
Resolved 14 October 2022
Resolution: Operator submitted photos and video of satisfactory repairs to the ventilation shutdown.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 12 September 2022
Resolved
Every vessel equipped with inflatable liferafts must have posted in conspicuous places readily accessible to the ship's company and guests approved placards containing instructions for launching and inflating inflatable liferafts as determined by the OCMI. The vessel did not have a posted placard containing instructions for launching and inflating the inflatable liferafts. Post placard(s) containing instructions for launching and inflating the inflatable liferafts.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 14 October 2022
Resolution: The operator submitted photo of the posted placard containing instructions for launching and inflating the inflatable liferafts.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 12 September 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must meet the applicable requirements in Subchapter S, Parts 170-174, of this chapter. A small opening containing a wire run was identified in the bulkhead separating the engine room and accommodation space as not watertight. The penetration with the wire run through watertight bulkhead in the engine room must be made watertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 14 October 2022
Resolution: Chief engineer made the penentration through the engine room bulkhead watertight.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 12 September 2022
Resolved
Inflatable liferafts must be stowed so that they will float freely in the event of the vessel sinking; stowage and launching arrangements must be to the satisfaction of the OCMI. The expiration dates on hydrostatic releases for the inflatable liferafts were unmarked. Mark the three (03) hydrostatic releases for two-year expiration from the date(s) of installation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 12 September 2022
Resolution: Operator marked the three components with May 2024 expiration dates.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Compass correction log
Issued 12 September 2022
Resolved
Vessels are inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. Items not covered by this subchapter must be in accordance with good marine practice and acceptable to the OCMI. The compass deviation card was last completed in 2019, and the vessel had extensive metalwork done between 2020 and 2022. Make arrangements to have compass swung and correction card updated.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 14 October 2022
Resolution: Operator made arrangements for compass adjustment to take place on 11/9/2022.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 25 May 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must have a stability letter issued by the Coast Guard before the vessel is placed into service. The vessel's stability letter dated 10/21/2021 did not account for material construction/repairs, equipment installation/replacement, and rigging replacement/installation during TABOR BOY's latest shipyard period. The vessel must have a stability letter issued from MSC, following her 05/25/2022 deadweight survey, prior to operating.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 June 2022
Resolution: MSC issued a stability letter to the vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 15 November 2021
Resolved
Each escape hatch & other emergency exit must be marked on both sides using at least 1-inch letters: "EMERGENCY EXIT - KEEP CLEAR". Ensure emergency exits are marked on both sides.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 September 2022
Resolved 6 September 2022
Resolution: Operator submitted photos of satisfactory correction.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 15 November 2021
Resolved
Each watertight door must be marked on both sides in at least 1-inch letters: "WATERTIGHT DOOR - CLOSE IN EMERGENCY". Ensure both sides of watertight doors are properly marked.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 September 2022
Resolution: Operator submitted photos of satisfactory correction.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 November 2021
Resolved
Wiring for each power and lighting circuit must meet Subpart 111.60 of this chapter; wire must be in an enclosure. Wiring in the Captain's cabin, galley overhead, and deckhouse overhead must be properly secured/enclosed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 August 2022
Resolution: Operator removed unused wiring and adequately secured remaining cables with permanent enclosures and overhead panels.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 1 October 2021
Resolved
Each vessel must have a stability letter issued by the Coast Guard before the vessel is placed into service. The vessel must have a stability letter issued from MSC prior to operating.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 22 October 2021
Resolution: MSC issued Stability Letter (Ser. #H1-2103197), dated 21 Oct 2021.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 1 March 2021
Resolved
Each vessel must meet the applicable requirements in Sub-chapter S, parts 170-174, of this chapter. Vessel is to replace WTD located on P/S fwd of galley as per 46CFR173.057 and 46CFR170.270.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 December 2021
Resolved 2 March 2022
Resolution: WTD on P/S forward of the galley was replaced IAW 46CFR173.057 & 46CFR170.270; pneumatic air NDT performed on the welds, & chalk test completed on the door itself - SATISFACTORY.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 8 April 2020
Resolved
Stencil watertight doors with 2" letters "RECLOSE AFTER USE". Provide remote position indicator at the main navigating station of the vessel as per 46 CFR 173.057 prior to conducting operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 November 2020
Resolution: WTD's were stenciled as per regulation.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
CCI ROYAL SOOW E54864-L ELECTRICAL CABLES IN ENGINE ROOM LEADING TO ELECTRICAL PANEL DO NOT MEET REQUIRED STANDARDS. REPLACE ELECTRICAL CABLES WITH THE APPROVED TYPE.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 17 March 2020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATED IN PASSAGEWAY ADJACENT TO ENGINE ROOM DOOR IS NOT MOUNTED. PROPERLY MOUNT OUTLET.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 17 March 2020
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
PRESSURE GAGE ON FIRE PUMP NOT OPERATIONAL. REPAIR/REPLACE PRESSURE GAGE.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 11 May 2020
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
REPLACE PORT AND STBD HOUSE RING BUOY BECKET LINES, REPLACE RETRO TAPE WHERE WORN ON PORT SIDE OPERATING STATION RING BUOY.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 11 May 2020
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
Spars, masts and rigging shall be maintained fit for service intended. Main mast boom has fractured gooseneck band, repair, obtain CG concurrence of proposed repair.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 17 March 2020
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
After loading the Master shall ensure the vessel is in compliance with its stability letter. Watertight doors are left open underway for ventilation, stability letter states doors are to be close while underway.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 October 2019
Resolved 11 May 2020
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
A valid FCC certificate is evidence a vessel is in compliance with FCC radio installation regulation. Vessel's FCC station license is expired. Renew.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 November 2019
Resolved 7 April 2020
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 16 October 2019
Resolved
Lighting fixtures shall be maintained fit for svc, galley light not mounted, hanging loose by wires.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 October 2019
Resolved 17 March 2020
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 24 August 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: Greater/smaller than expected vessel length and incomplete dimension information (AIS Antenna Position “X” equals 0).
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 September 2018
Resolved 10 April 2019
Engineering › Steam Boiler (auxiliary/waste heat) › Water Wall
Issued 18 September 2017
Resolved
Prior to operating the ships hot water furnace, conduct fireside/waterside inspections.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 December 2017
Resolved 9 April 2018
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Pressure
Issued 18 September 2017
Resolved
Replace the inoperative fire pump gauge
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 October 2017
Resolved 15 November 2017
Sail Rigging › Sails › Lazy Jacks
Issued 18 September 2017
Resolved
Establish a sail rig inspection and maintenance program IAW NVIC 02-16.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 October 2017
Resolved 8 November 2017