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CALIFORNIA DAWN II
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named CALIFORNIA DAWN II
CALIFORNIA DAWN II is a 2000 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 47 inspections since 2000, most recently in February 2025, along with 116 deficiencies, 2 operational controls and 3 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2016.
Records from 2000 to 2025. Most recent: operational control imposed, 25 February 2025.
- Built
- 2000
- Last inspected
- 24 February 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 116 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2004–2016
Identity
1096865
WDL6487
7208
Flag
UNITED STATES
368151210
Maury page id
psix-7208
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
23 calendar years (2000–2025)
The 47 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)54.0 ft × 22.3 ft × 6.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 28 / net 22
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderKNIGHT & CARVER YACHT CENTER INC · NATIONAL CITY, CA, UNITED STATES · built 2000
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portBERKELEY, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 6 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 it28 - Simplified, Gross Ton
22 - Simplified, Net Ton
22 - 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
WDL6487MMSI 368151210 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 23 June 2020, expires 23 June 2030
WDI5963MMSI 367713810 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 5 February 2016, cancelled 16 January 2020 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WCZ8819MMSI 367457190 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 12 June 2010, cancelled 15 August 2020 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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.
Inspected as a tow unit · 3
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
CONTENDER Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 47141 · 15 May 2004 · activity 2071076BRAVO Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 48718 · 15 May 2004 · activity 2071076FLYING FISH Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 50154 · 15 May 2004 · activity 2071076Inspection history · 47
24 February 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8084056
4 February 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8071730
27 March 2024
In-Service Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7886018
26 March 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7883141
25 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7696199
8 February 2023
Plan Review "T" Boat · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7633886
16 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7610278
4 May 2022
Deficiency Check · Appeal · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7442265
30 April 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7186490
8 April 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7169149
22 February 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7141969
22 January 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7128827
21 April 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6942090
14 April 2020
Drydock Extension · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6942958
1 August 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6769628
9 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6680165
4 April 2018
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6385362
14 February 2018
Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6355598
28 February 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6096687
28 June 2016
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5924400
28 June 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5930610
14 January 2016
Drydock Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5791690
14 October 2014
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4985975
6 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4811761
5 March 2014
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4810558
19 January 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4226311
19 January 2012
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4267046
18 March 2010
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3697688
2 February 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3400154
6 March 2008
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3154153
6 February 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3143161
22 February 2007
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2874638
13 February 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2871724
8 March 2006
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2592977
23 January 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2571571
14 January 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2269492
2 November 2004
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2225112
15 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2071076
18 March 2004
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2027756
10 November 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1939290
22 November 2002
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1709385
12 August 2002
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1657880
31 October 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1423674
28 August 2000
Administrative
Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1054580
14 August 2000
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 772488
14 August 2000
Hull Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1379171
27 June 2000
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1053358
Deficiency record · 116
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
The fuel shut off valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. MI observed fuel shut off cable in STBD void space seized and unable to close.
46 CFR 143.260 (d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
Vessels must have an interconnected fire detection system installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. MI observed fire detection system were not integrated as intended.
46 CFR 181.405 (c)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
Battery installation must be located in a locker, room or enclosed box solely dedicated to the storage of batteries. MI observed batteries missing box covers.
46 CFR 183.354 (a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that: (7) A positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. Positive shut off valve was found seized, operator was able to free it during inspection.
46 CFR 179.350(c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Operational Limitations for Passenger ships
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry six hand red flares and six orange
smoke flares or 12 red hand flares. MI observed 4 expired hand red flares.
46 CFR 180.68 (a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
A first-aid kit may be considered acceptable if it meets all of the requirements of ISO 18813:2006(E) paragraph 4.12. First aid kit medications expired.
46 CFR 199.175 (b) (10) (i)
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels who: Occupy a position, or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's Certificate of Inspection; The captain of the vessel was not listed under the members required for chemical testing.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements
for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating
Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the
requirements for a station license and installation
certificates to be issued by the FCC, as set forth in 47
CFR part 80. The vessel did not have its MMSI number
programmed into the MF-DSC and VHF-DSC radio.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
Unless other means are provided to ensure that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. The vessel did not have trash cans on board made out of noncombustible material.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: U.S. Coast Pilot or
similar publication. The Coast Pilot was out-dated and
needs to be replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the
compass must be illuminated. The magnetic compass did
not illuminate.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
The equipment required for lifefloats and buoyant apparatus must meet the following specifications: Each paddle must be of at least 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs and buoyant. The paddles were not lashed to the life floats.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 26 March 2024
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in
clearly legible letters on each life float paddle. The
vessel name was not on each paddle.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
The provisions of Part III of Title III of the Communication Act require US vessels which transport more than six passengers for hire, while being navigated on any tidewater, to carry a radiotelephone installation. Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician once every five years. Vessel's Safety Radiotelephony Certificate has the incorrect call sign and must be updated.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit: Sidelights. Port side light was made operational during inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 25 May 2023
Resolved
Separation of machinery and fuel tank spaces from accommodation spaces. Machinery and fuel tank spaces must be separated from accommodation spaces by boundaries that prevent the passage of vapors. Penetration in starboard engine room bulkhead made vapor tight during inspection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 18 May 2022
Resolved
All griddles, broilers, and deep fat fryers must be fitted with a grease extraction hood in compliance with 181.425. Vessel has installed broiler with no grease extraction hood. An additional 30 days has been added to meet the requirements of the grease hood extraction pending OCMI's determination on your request for reconsideration dated 08 MAY 2022. Vessel is required to lockout/tagout equipment unitl decision is made by the OCMI.
46 CFR 181.405(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
A person may not employ or engage an individual in a position required to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a current medical certificate. Master was unable to provide a copy of his medical certificate.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, except that the following hatches may be weathertight: (1) A hatch on a watertight trunk that extends at least 305 millimeters (12 inches) above the weather deck. Vessels engine rooms have 4' vents which are only 3" off the deck and have no means to make them water or weather tight.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. Vessel found with wing-nut type connectors on battery leads.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
Machinery and fuel tank spaces must be separated from accommodation spaces by boundaries that prevent the passage of vapors. Two 8"x3" holes were cut into the engine room compartments from the passenger cabin.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation ertificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. The vessel's FCC Station License and Safety Certificate have the incorrect vessel name.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. The vessels engine room and fwd tank space bulkheads have multiple penetrations that are not watertight.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
All griddles, broilers, and deep fat fryers must be fitted with a grease extraction hood in compliance with § 181.425. Vessel has an installed broiler with no grease extraction hood.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 May 2022
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that: (1) The pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. The vessel's bilge pumps are not UL1113 listed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 April 2021
Resolved
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] include those affecting stability. Owner did not notify Cognizant OCMI that alterations were being made and added generator without proper approval.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 April 2021
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used with a positive shutoff valve that is installed at the hull penetration. MI observed in port and starboard engine room aft submersible bilge pump that was not able to close at the hull penetration to overboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 8 April 2021
Resolved
Number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized and made watertight. MI observed in the port generator room forward bulkhead cables were going through bulkhead that were not made watertight.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 8 April 2021
Resolved
Inspection of all accessible parts of exterior hull, interior hull and weather decks for certification. MI observed areas were holes are noted. Port mid section a screw was coming through and three holes noticed on forward port and starboard bow.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Operator did not have FCC Station License or Safety Radiotelephony certificates on board.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:(1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible;(2) U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication;(3) Coast Guard Light List;(4) Tide tables; and (5) Current tables, or a river current publication issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or a river authority. Operator did not have corrected and up to date charts, tide tables, coast pilot, and light list on board.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by §181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 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. Vessel was missing 02 required fire buckets.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel, and piping systems, including the following:
(a) Operation of the main propulsion machinery both ahead and astern. Port and Starboard engines required charging the batteries prior to starting for inspection.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
EAP training program: An EAP training program must be conducted for the employer's crewmembers and supervisory personnel. The training program must include at least the following elements: the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use on personal health, safety, and work environment; the manifestations and behavioral cues that may indicate drug and alcohol use and abuse; and documentation of training given to crewmembers and the employer's supervisory personnel. Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. Vessel owner is not providing an Employee Assistance Program for crew members and has not demonstrated receiving 60 minutes of training.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. Operator did not maintain records of chemical testing.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
The float-free link required by §180.130(a)(1) must be of proper strength for the size of the life float or buoyant apparatus as indicated on its identification tag. Vessel is required to have a tag on the float free link to verify it is the proper strength and size for the life float.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. Vessel did not have any record of testing EPIRB.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 21 April 2020
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. Hydrostatic release unit used for the float free EPIRB is not marked with an expiration date. Vessel is restricted to less than 3NM from shore.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Operator did not have record of required quarterly man overboard drills being completed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Operator did not have any record of fire fighting drills being completed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. Fire extinguishers need to be serviced by a qualified servicing facility.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 21 April 2020
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. Fireboy system would only allow the port engine to start in override position and would not allow it to start in the normal position.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to sop fuel flow when servicing accessories. Vessels Port Fuel shut off valve was seized and inoperable.
46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 9 May 2019
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. Vessels EPIRB was not marked with an expiration date. Vessel should show proof of installation date or replace hydrostatic release on EPIRB.
46 CFR 185.740(b).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided that the pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. Vessels port and starboard lazarettes and starboard E/R bilge pumps were not of a UL approved type. Install UL approved submersible electric bilge pumps.
46 CFR 182.520(e)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided that the pump is permanently mounted. Port Engineroom bilge was unsecured. Permanently mount/install bilge pump.
46 CFR 182.520(e)(3).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Vessels hoses from the starboard engine coolant system to the turbo were broken and unservicable. Replace coolant hoses from starboard engine to turbo.
46 CFR 182.100
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. Port lazarette light fixture power cable is unsupported. Insall metal supports and properly secure wiring.
46 CFR 183.340(b)(4)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
A hatch cover must be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Lazarette hatches were not properly secured. Install captive device on port and starboard lazarette hatches.
46 CFR 179.360(b)(1) and (2)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Port and starboard lazarette hatch covers gasket was deteriorated. Replace gasket material on port and starboard lazarette hatch covers.
46 CFR 179.360(a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Vessel was missing broadcast placard on the bridge. Post emergency broadcast instructions on the bridge.
46 CFR 184.506
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible, U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] List, Tide Tables, and current tables. Vessel was missing all charts and nautical publications. Acquire all required charts and publications in accordance with 46 CFR 184.420.
46 CFR 182.420
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. Vessel was missing FCC station license. Renew and post up to date FCC station license.
47 CFR 80.13
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 May 2019
Resolved
Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. Every vessel subject to Part III of title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection. Vessel missing FCC station license and inspection license. Post up to date requred FCC licenses.
47 CFR 80.13 & 47 CFR 80.903
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 28 February 2017
Resolved
Provide vessel with adequate first aid kit that meets 46 CFR160.041 requirements. 46CFR184.710
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 28 February 2017
Resolved
Provide vessel with 3 (2 1/2 Gallon) fire buckets. 46CFR181.610
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 14 October 2014
Resolved
The Starboard lazarrette visual high water bilge alarm is not operating . Repair the visual alarm and prove operation.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 14 October 2014
Resolved
Anchor light not operating; repair anchor light and prove operation to satisfaction of marine inspector.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 14 October 2014
Resolved
Certificate of Documentation contains a fisheries endoresment instead of a coastwise trade endoresement needed for carrying passengers. Obtrain proper endorsement on certificate of documentation.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Quantity
Issued 14 October 2014
Resolved
The vessel did not have 3 fire buckets on board. Obtain 3 fire buckets and mark IAW with 46 CFR 181.610
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 14 October 2014
Resolved
The retro on the ring life buoy was worn and did not go all the way around the life rings. Renew retro on ring life buoy IAW with 46 CFR 185.604(i)
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 14 October 2014
Resolved
The lagging on the port engine exhaust was charred and worn. Replace all of the exhaust lagging on the port engine.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 14 October 2014
Resolved
The support bracket for the hydraulic hoses for the starboard steering gear was broken. Replace hose support bracket for the starboard hydraulic steering hoses.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Bearing
Issued 14 October 2014
Resolved
The port rudder post bearing was leaking excessively. Repair port rudder post to prevent water from leaking through.
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 14 October 2014
Resolved
The vessel's horn/whistle was inoperable. Repair vessel's sound signal or replace with hand held sound signal.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 14 October 2014
Resolved
The vessel was not maintaining drug testing records to prove validatity of its DAPI program. Provide records of recent drug testing and make records available for inspection by the marine inspector.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 14 October 2014
Resolved
Master of the vessel could not provide radio operator permit. Provide FCC radio operator permit
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 5 March 2014
Resolved
Properly renew sealing matireal of aft hatches to lazarette.
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 5 March 2014
Resolved
Remove excess oily/water mixture and clean starboard engine room bilge
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 5 March 2014
Resolved
Properly repair oil pan around dipstick tube on starboad engine.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Fixed Containment
Issued 5 March 2014
Resolved
Properly contain hydraluic system used for crab pot crane to prevent pollution.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 19 January 2012
Resolved
Properly secure MSD Type III valve IAW 33CFR 159.7(b).
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 19 January 2012
Resolved
Correctly bond fuel tanks.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 19 January 2012
Resolved
Properly support all cabling in spaces fwd of E/R.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Approval
Issued 19 January 2012
Resolved
Provide B-II fire extinguisher onboard.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 18 March 2010
Resolved
Replace mounting insert for the bulkhead cover in the port center compartment.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 6 February 2008
Resolved
Replace expired medications.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Block
Issued 6 February 2008
Resolved
Replace missing engine mount nut - stbd engine, forward, outboard side.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 22 February 2007
Resolved
Remove or properly secure loose wires under pilot house console.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 22 February 2007
Resolved
Tighten both port and starbord side lazarette hatch covers to ensure water tight integrity.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 22 February 2007
Resolved
Ensure float switch for bilge pump in starbord side engine room is not restricted by hose for pump.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 13 February 2007
Resolved
Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers for hire until completion of a satisfactory annual exam.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 23 January 2006
Resolved
FCC Safety Certificate expired 29 Jun 2005
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 23 January 2006
Resolved
Tide and Currents table out of date.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 23 January 2006
Resolved
Make lifefloat float free in way of seapainter line wrapped under housing.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 2 November 2004
Resolved
Make hole in forward bulkhead in way of port lazarrette watertight IAW CFR 179.320
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 2 November 2004
Resolved
Provide metallic through fittings for flexible non metallic flush lines running through forward watertight bulkheads in port and starboard engine rooms IAW CFR 182.720.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 2 November 2004
Resolved
Repair port engine room bilge pump piping where it attaches to the pump.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 2 November 2004
Resolved
Renew anchor light IAW CFR 183.420.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Junction Box
Issued 2 November 2004
Resolved
Provide covers for junction boxes in way of amidship void above bildge pump IAW CFR 183.340.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 2 November 2004
Resolved
Provide and secure two paddles to starboard life float IAW CFR 180.175.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 2 November 2004
Resolved
Provide one additional fire bucket IAW CFR 181.610.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Valve
Issued 2 November 2004
Resolved
Provide means to secure and lock Marine Sanitation Device discharge valve.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 2 November 2004
Resolved
Properly secure two paddles on starboard life float IAW CFR 180.175. Corrected on the spot.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 18 March 2004
Resolved
Gaskets on both main deck water-tight hatches were dirty and salt-encrusted.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 10 November 2003
Resolved
Add clip to water light.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Lights
Issued 10 November 2003
Resolved
Replace batteries in 2 pfd lights.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 10 November 2003
Resolved
Repair bilge alarms and pumps in stbd forward and aft compartments.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide proof of updated charts. Proof may be faxed. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marine Charts
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide proof of master's ([name withheld]) current FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit. Proof may be faxed. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: VFH Radiotelephone
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide proof of current Coast Pilot and Light List. Proof may be faxed. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: US Coast Pilot
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide proof of current hydrostatic release for EPIRB. Complete prior to carrying passengers beyond three miles from shore. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB
Engineering
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Repair as new hydraulic filter on hydraulic line reel. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: HYDRAULIC FILTER FOR LINE REEL
Lifesaving
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Renew paddles in lifefloats in accordance with 46 CFR 185.604(g).
Stability › Watertight Integrity
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Repair as new gaskets on watertight hatches. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: GASKETS
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 22 November 2002
Resolved
Provide proof of operation of bilge pump in port lazarette prior to operation with passengers. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pump
Lifesaving
Issued 31 October 2001
Resolved
COMPLETE A SUBDIVISION TEST WITH A COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR. THE VESSELMUST PASS, AT LEAST IN WAY OF THE LAZARETTES AND ENGINEROOMS, TO MAINTAIN CURRENT ONBOARD LIFESAVING OF 100% LIFEFLOATS VICE 100% IBAS. THE VESSEL ISRESTRICTED TO A ROUTE OF COASTWISE: NOT MORE THAN 20NM FROM SHORE UNTIL CO
Lifesaving
Issued 14 August 2000
Resolved
Post lifejacket donning placard.
Lifesaving
Issued 14 August 2000
Resolved
lable experiation date of EPIRB.
Navigation
Issued 14 August 2000
Resolved
Post emergency broadcast placard.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 14 August 2000
Resolved
Post garbage placard.
Lifesaving
Issued 14 August 2000
Resolved
provide flashlights for operating station and both engine rooms.
Engineering
Issued 14 August 2000
Resolved
Install support bracket for port engine exhaust.
Lifesaving
Issued 14 August 2000
Resolved
Conduct underway drills prior to carrying passengers.
Documentation
Issued 14 August 2000
Resolved
Provide stability letter.
Casualty record · 3
15 May 2004Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · 1 injured · activity 2071076
6 March 2014Routine · role: Alleged Pollution Source · activity 4811761
28 June 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5930610
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
NEW EL DORADO III (2004–2016). 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.