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MAKAHA EXPLORER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O)

MAKAHA EXPLORER is a 2004 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2004, most recently in January 2026, along with 25 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 7 January 2026.

Built
2004
Last inspected
7 January 2026
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
15
Deficiencies
25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
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IMO number
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Call sign
WDN6227
MISLE id
729874
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-729874

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations11
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record 13 calendar years (2004–2026)
The 15 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

Tonnage as PSIX records it3 - Simplified, Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

Inspection history · 15

7 January 2026 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8271756
4 February 2025 Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8070608
12 March 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7872929
10 January 2023 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7609142
22 July 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7513993
12 January 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7123537
6 January 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6883823
19 November 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6860904
17 May 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6686728
30 April 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6402846
29 January 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6345794
6 March 2017 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6100438
1 December 2015 Internal Structural Exam · Initial Certification · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5799808
20 August 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3304218
17 November 2004 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2243217

Deficiency record · 25

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 January 2026 Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (2.5 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 to each bucket. Vessel has zero fire buckets on board. Attain and properly stow required fire buckets to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector. 46 CFR 181.610
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 January 2026
Resolution: Vessel obtained necessary fire buckets. Photo has been uploaded under "documents" of this section.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 January 2026 Resolved
The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, but must not be fewer than the minimum number required by Table 181.500(b). Space: Operating Station, Minimum Required Rating: 10-B:C. The operating station did not have a 10-B:C portable fire extinguisher properly mounted. Properly mount required extinguisher to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector. 46 CFR 181.500(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 January 2026
Resolved 12 January 2026
Resolution: Vessel has properly mounted fire extinguisher at operating station. Photo has been uploaded under "documents" of this section.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 7 January 2026 Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section every vessel must be fitted with a suitable magnetic compass designed for marine use, to be mounted at the primary operating station. Vessel does not have a magnetic compass on board. Obtain and mount required magnetic compass at the primary operating station to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector. 46 CFR 184.402(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 January 2026
Resolved 20 January 2026
Resolution: Vessel owner/operator installed magnetic compass at operating station. Photo has been uploaded under "documents" of this section.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 7 January 2026 Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator who meets the following requirements: where the station power does not exceed 250 watts carrier power or 1500 watts peak envelope power, the radio operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. None of the crew members present had their marine radio operator permit on board. Provide a marine radio operator permit for a crew member to the satisfaction of the attending CG marine inspector. 47 CFR 80.159(e)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 January 2026
Resolved 13 January 2026
Resolution: Vessel POC emailed inspection team a copy of the vessel captain's FCC radio operator lisence. Copy has been uploaded under "documents" of this section.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 February 2025 Resolved
Ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material. Life ring did not have retroreflective material. 46 CFR 185.604(i)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 February 2025
Resolved 11 February 2025
Resolution: Retro tape was added.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 4 February 2025 Resolved
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 in accordance with §80.59 once every five years. Vessel does not have a valid Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. Vessel shall not operate more than 1,000 feet from shore without a valid Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. 47 CFR 80.903
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 March 2025
Resolved 4 February 2025
Resolution: Vessel sent valid Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 January 2021 Resolved
Exhaust blower switches must be of the type interlocked with the starting switch and the ignition switch so that the blowers are started before the engine starter motor circuit or the engine ignition is energized. A red warning sign at the switch must state that the blowers must be operated prior to starting the engines for the time sufficient to insure at least one complete change of air in the space served. The exhaust blower switch was not interlocked with the engine starter circuit, and an appropriate red warning sign was not present. Post warning sign, and install blower IAW 46CFR182.460. 46CFR182.460(e)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 February 2023
Resolution: The exhaust blower switch is properly interlocked with the engine ignition.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 January 2021 Resolved
Each battery must be secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of the vessel. The port and starboard batteries were not secured. Secure the batteries to prvent against shifting. 46CFR183.350(b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2021
Resolved 12 February 2021
Resolution: Received email from vessel POC with photographs attesting to the installation of straps to secure the batteries.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 January 2021 Resolved
Each life jacket kept in a stowage container must be readily available. PFD stowage location was not labeled. Label the lifejacket stowage compartment with type (Adult/Child) and quantity of lifejacket. 46CFR180.78(a)(2)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2021
Resolved 12 February 2021
Resolution: Received email from vessel POC with photographs attesting to the labeling of the PFD stowage compartment.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 January 2021 Resolved
The master and the crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. The vessel's emergency instructions were not posted. Post instructions at the operating station. 46CFR185.510
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2021
Resolved 12 February 2021
Resolution: Received email from vessel POC with photographs attesting to the posting of emergency procedures.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 13 January 2021 Resolved
Alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours of when the Serious Marine Incident occurred, unless precluded by safety concerns directly related to the incident. The operator’s alcohol test strips were expired. Provide proof of valid alcohol test strips. 46CFR4.06-3(a)(i)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 January 2021
Resolved 12 February 2021
Resolution: Received email from vessel POC with photographs attesting to the purchase of new alcohol test strips.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 13 January 2021 Resolved
To enhance protection of life and property it is mandatory that each 406.0-406.1 MHz EPIRB be registered with NOAA before installation and that information be kept up-to-date. NOAA EPIRB registration was expired. Renew EPIRB registration. 47CFR80.1061(f)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2021
Resolved 15 February 2023
Resolution: The EPIRB was replaced and registered.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 January 2021 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 provided that the pump is permanently mounted. Both electric bilge pumps under the operating station are not permanently mounted. Permanently affix both bilge pumps.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 February 2021
Resolution: Received email from vessel POC with photographs attesting to the permanent installation of both bilge pumps
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 12 January 2021 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Dead end wires found under center console. Terminate all exposed conductors.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 February 2021
Resolution: Received email from vessel POC with photographs attesting to the termination of all dead end wires
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments
Issued 12 January 2021 Resolved
When, in accordance with §178.210 of this chapter, a vessel must be provided with a stability letter, the stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operating station of the vessel. The vessel does not have a stability letter posted.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 February 2021
Resolution: Received email from vessel POC with photographs attesting to the posting of the vessels stability letter
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 12 January 2021 Resolved
Stations in the maritime service must be licensed by the FCC either individually or by fleet. The vessel does not have a valid FCC Station License. Provide valid license. 47CFR80.13(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 15 February 2023
Resolution: A new FCC Station license has been provided.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 12 January 2021 Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(2). VHF radio missing MMSI and LAT/LONG information. Input MMSI and LAT/LONG information into VHF radio. 47CFR80.905
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 15 February 2023
Resolution: A new GPS equipped VHF-DSC was provided. The MMSI number has been properly inputted.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 12 January 2021 Resolved
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 in accordance with §80.59 once every five years. If the ship passes the inspection, the technician will issue a Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. The vessel does not have a valid Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. Provide valid Safety Radiotelephony certificate. 47CFR80.903
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 15 February 2023
Resolution: A valid FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate was provided.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 12 January 2021 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 February 2021
Resolution: Received email from vessel POC with photographs attesting to the purchase and installation of new charts
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 November 2019 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 December 2019
Resolved 11 December 2019
Resolution: Owner provided a valid FCC Station License
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 19 November 2019 Resolved
Disposable hydrostatic release units are required to be replaced 2 years after the installation date. The provided hydrostatic release was expired. Provide a new hydrostatic release prior to operating the vessel with passengers along the Na Pali coast.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 December 2019
Resolved 2 December 2019
Resolution: New hydrostatic release was installed.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 2 May 2018 Resolved
Vessel that have a FCC station license are required to have a valid Radiotelephony Safety certificate. This vessel does not have a valid certificate. Provide a valid FCC Safety radiotelephony ceritificate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2018
Resolved 11 December 2019
Resolution: Owner provided a valid FCC safety radio cert
Engineering › Gasoline Engine (propulsion) › Ventilation
Issued 2 May 2018 Resolved
Spaces containging gasoline tanks are required to have installed/fixed ventillation systems with a mechanical exhaust blower. The space containing the gas tank does not have a mechanical blower installed. Provide a mechanical blower in the ventillation for this space.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2018
Resolved 19 November 2019
Resolution: Verified installation of approved fan.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking
Issued 30 April 2018 Resolved
Life jackets are required to be marked with the vessel's name/identification. New life jackets were provided for the vessel and not marked. Mark the life jackets with the vessel's name.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 May 2018
Resolved 4 May 2018
Resolution: Life jackets were marked prior to the inspection concluding.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 30 April 2018 Resolved
Ring buoys are required to me marked with the ships name and port. The provided ring buoy was not marked. Mark the vessels name and the hailing port on the ring buoy.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 May 2018
Resolved 4 May 2018
Resolution: Ring buoy was marked with vessel name and hailing port prior to conclusion of inspection.

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.