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INDEPENDENCE
INDEPENDENCE is a 2004 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 34 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 9 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2019.
Records from 2006 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 1 April 2026.
- Built
- 2004
- Last inspected
- 1 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 34 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 9 investigations · 2006–2019
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
1 April 2026
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies
34 recorded · 1
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
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
1158602
8992156
WDB8489
695053
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-695053
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)100.6 ft × 32.0 ft × 9.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 99 / net 67
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)100.6 ft × 32.0 ft × 9.1 ft
ITC tonnagegross 248 / net 102
BuilderM.C.I.P. BUILDER'S · SAN PEDRO, CA, UNITED STATES · built 2004
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portSAN DIEGO, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 24 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it99 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
175 - Displacement, Gross Ton
248 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
102 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
175 - Displacement, Gross Ton
248 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
102 - Convention (Subpart B), 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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 29
1 April 2026
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8340343
11 March 2026
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8324772
17 February 2026
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8311441
6 May 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8129252
22 April 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7899788
13 March 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7878572
1 November 2023
Appeal
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7818855
17 April 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7670135
23 January 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7625971
6 December 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7605216
21 April 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7438118
14 March 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7403220
24 May 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7205778
22 February 2021
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7144758
22 May 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6958022
3 February 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6902351
27 January 2020
Hull Examination · In-Service Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6877213
16 October 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6835380
15 May 2019
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6684273
9 April 2019
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6672944
8 April 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6671084
24 July 2018
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6489425
17 May 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6416863
22 April 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6398839
22 February 2018
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6359560
25 May 2017
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6143370
9 October 2016
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6020447
10 May 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5873901
24 February 2016
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5820931
Deficiency record · 34
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 1 April 2026
No resolution recorded
Vessel failed to log monthly EPIRB test and drills in log book.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
Light attached to life ring inoperable, needs replacement.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
Inflatable life rafts not onboard due to servicing maintenance.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
Band on exhaust piping from main diesel engine not secure, water leaking from connection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 1 April 2026
Resolved
Missing interlock bar on generator circuit breaker, install interlock bar.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 6 May 2025
Resolved
Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(c) must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with § 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Interconnected fire detection system not operational. Provide operational interconnected fire detection.
46 CFR 181.405(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 May 2025
Resolved
Each nozzle must be of corrosion-resistant material and be capable of being changed between a solid stream and a spray pattern. A nozzle on a vessel of more than 65 feet in length must: (1) Be of a type approved in accordance with approval series 162.027; or (2) Be of a type recognized by the Commandant as being equivalent in performance. Current nozzle onboard vessel is plastic and does not meet 162.027. Provide nozzle that meets 162.027.
46 CFR 181.320(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 May 2025
Resolved
A fire hose with a nozzle must be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. Fire hose damaged during testing. Provide new fire hose.
46 CFR 181.320
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
Found Breaker #35 taped in the open position in galley panel #1; vessel brought electrician in and terminated the connection in a junction box. Previously used for food warmer that is no longer present or utilized.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 23 December 2023
Resolved
Several emergency escape signs were found worn. Emergency escape signage must be replaced
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 23 December 2023
Resolved
Emergency escape did not have adequate instructions posted including how to bring down the ladder and that the hatch had to be pushed up.
Ensure adequate instructions are posted to aid passengers in using the emergency escapes and replaced emergency escape signage.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 23 December 2023
Resolved
Emergency escape lighting was inadequate in the vicinity of the secondary emergency escape in bunk room I of aft berthing.
Install emergency lighting to light up secondary emergency escape and provide extra instruction to passengers of the escape at orientation until such time as this is completed.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Location of emergency installations
Issued 23 December 2023
Resolved
During the egress drill, the secondary emergency escape from the aft berthing was found leading below a table in the salon.
By DDX 01MAY24, submit repair proposal and once approved remove table as an obstruction IWO hinge, leaf, etc.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
REPLACE 01 LINED COMMERCIAL FIRE HOSE (50'/UL 19).
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
PROVIDE UPDATED DRUG & ALCOHOL CONSORTIUM (ASTS) LIST WITH ALL EMPLOYEES WITH DESIGNATED SAFETY DUTIES.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
REMOTE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE ENCLOSURES FOUND SEIZED CLOSED.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
Provide NOAA EPIRB registration.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
Provide child life jacket marking what is legible.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
Remove flammables from vessel specifically lazz and engine room.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
Provide DSC capabilities on VFH radio.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
Provide MMC medical card for Brian.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
Remove hard wired surge protector under helm.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
Mount J-box at pump room entrance on bulkhead.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
Remove or hard wire blowers in engine room.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 15 May 2019
Resolved
Submit the 2018 Drug and alcohol MIS report
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 15 May 2019
Resolved
Renew all expired medication.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 15 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel is a Zone-3 vessel and is required to carry 12 parachute flares per SSD OCMI policies. Procure required flares prior to carrying passengers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 15 May 2019
Resolved
Renew port fire hose. Prior to carrying passengers.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 15 May 2019
Resolved
Provide deck hatch capture devices (lanyards/chains)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 May 2019
Resolved
Renew deteriorated/worn Retro-reflective tape on AFT life ring.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 25 May 2017
Resolved
Prove proper operation of emergency lighting prior to carrying overnight passengers or using lower accommodation spaces.
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve
Issued 25 May 2017
Resolved
Prove operation of air receiver relife valve prior to using the system.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Valve
Issued 9 October 2016
Resolved
STBD Engine #1 head experienced a scucked valve.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Receiver/Bottle
Issued 10 May 2016
Resolved
Make ready Air reciever for inspection at next availability in San Diego.
Casualty record · 9
28 November 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 2831539
4 December 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 2834007
20 July 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 3547658
19 November 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3644148
27 December 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 4507780
9 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4737149
23 January 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 4787959
22 April 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 6398839
8 April 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6671084
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.