PRESIDENTIAL SEAL

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW)

PRESIDENTIAL SEAL is a 2004 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 15 deficiencies and 9 casualty investigations between 2016 and 2025.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 May 2026.

Built: 2004
Last inspected: 21 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 30
Deficiencies: 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 9 investigations · 2016–2025

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 21 May 2026

Recorded inspections30

…physical examinations20

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded9

Deficiencies 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 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

1164793

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WDG4708

728899

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-728899

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)39.0 ft × 8.5 ft × 5.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 13 / net 11

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderCOOL AMPHIBIOUS MFG INT · SOUTH LIMA, NY, UNITED STATES · built 2004

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portSAN DIEGO, CA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

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 it11 - Simplified, Net Ton
13 - Simplified, Gross Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 30

21 May 2026 Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8386065

5 January 2026 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8345031

19 December 2025 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8285756

16 December 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8285709

10 October 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8251946

10 October 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8264084

25 June 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8166530

30 December 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8053038

13 December 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8085665

5 June 2024 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7926029

19 September 2022 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7562152

16 December 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7369813

13 July 2021 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7255308

5 March 2021 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7185716

31 July 2020 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7018297

18 July 2019 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6754626

14 August 2018 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6512828

13 August 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6616426

26 July 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6491113

8 August 2017 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6235675

3 August 2017 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6230083

3 August 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6233481

26 July 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6222496

26 July 2017 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6222866

25 July 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6220213

4 July 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6205786

3 April 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6146683

10 October 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6022218

10 October 2016 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6226433

21 July 2016 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5948111

Deficiency record · 15

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear

Issued 19 December 2025 Resolved

A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speed. Vessel currently has a temporary steering system in place from its previous design. Vessel may used only as a back-up vessel from 20DEC-21DEC2025, until the approved system is installed. 46CFR182.610

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 January 2026
Resolution: Completed installation and performed sea trails. All SAT

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Ship's occupational safety and health policies and programmes

Issued 13 July 2021 Resolved

DAPI information not available for inspection. Provide DAPI employee information to marine inspector.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 August 2021
Resolved 21 July 2021
Resolution: docs sent to attending MI via email...[name withheld]

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)

Issued 18 July 2019 Resolved

Provide proper exhaust lagging to missing sections of piping.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 August 2019
Resolved 19 July 2019
Resolution: Pictures received.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 14 August 2018 Resolved

Identify and repair the cause of the vessel's loss of steering.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 15 August 2018

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 26 July 2018 Resolved

Double clamp fuel hose at tank fill.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 July 2018
Resolved 26 July 2018
Resolution: Installed clamps.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 26 July 2018 Resolved

Clean bilge strainer (clogged with debris).

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 July 2018
Resolved 26 July 2018
Resolution: Cleaned bilge strainer.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 26 July 2018 Resolved

Remove paint from retro reflective tape on lifejackets.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 July 2018
Resolved 26 July 2018
Resolution: Removed paint from reflective tape.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 26 July 2018 Resolved

Properly couple exhaust pipe to engine.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 July 2018
Resolved 26 July 2018
Resolution: Coupled exhaust pipe to engine.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Charge Air Cooling

Issued 8 August 2017 Resolved

Diagnose and repair cause of engine overheat.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 October 2017
Resolution: Completed a satisfactory repower (replacement in-kind).

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Valve

Issued 3 August 2017 Resolved

Prove proper operation of vessel propulsion.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 August 2017
Resolution: New valve installed. Sea trial conducted.

Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Inlet

Issued 26 July 2017 Resolved

Determine cause of failure and prove proper operation of engine.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 July 2017

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead

Issued 25 July 2017 Resolved

Repair holes in both port and starboard longitudinal bulkheads in center compartment.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 August 2017
Resolved 12 October 2017

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials

Issued 25 July 2017 Resolved

Clean excessive oil in engine space.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 August 2017
Resolved 12 October 2017

Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Filter

Issued 24 March 2017 Resolved

Tansmission oil filter experienced blown gasket.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 March 2017

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Cylinder Head

Issued 10 October 2016 Resolved

Vessel reported loss of propulsion due to engine overheating. Cause of casualty under investigation. Vessel restricted from marrying passenger pending findings and correction.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 March 2017

Casualty record · 9

10 October 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6022218

3 April 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6146683

4 July 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6205786

26 July 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6222496

3 August 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6233481

13 August 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6616426

13 December 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8085665

10 October 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8264084

16 December 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8285709

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.