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SC 4233 BP
SC 4233 BP is a 2003 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2004, most recently in May 2026, along with 29 deficiencies.
Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 May 2026.
- Built
- 2003
- Last inspected
- 6 May 2026
- Documentation
- Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 29 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
Inspections, by type
Years with a record
16 calendar years (2004–2026)
The 19 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
3 - Simplified, Net Ton
3 - Simplified, Net 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.
A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.
Inspection history · 19
6 May 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8368152
24 February 2025
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8083481
1 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7904873
8 February 2023
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7629203
10 May 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7448537
20 April 2021
Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7179226
12 March 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6925960
15 February 2019
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6626623
6 February 2019
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6626611
16 February 2018
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6351346
3 April 2017
DAPI Audit · Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6116860
22 August 2016
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5980062
7 July 2016
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5931619
22 March 2010
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3698594
13 May 2009
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3473860
9 June 2008
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3233752
23 June 2006
Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2689441
31 May 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2665870
14 December 2004
Plan Review "T" Boat · Simplified Stability Test · Initial Certification · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2259361
Deficiency record · 29
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 6 May 2026
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. Vessel did not have charts for intended voyage.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 6 May 2026
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules. Port navigation light was blocked and failed to provide ark of visibility.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 6 May 2026
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. Vessel was missing 1 flashlight.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
If a State issues validation stickers, its numbering system must contain the requirements that stickers must be displayed within 6 inches of the number and the stickers must meet the requirements in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section.
Missing current state registration sticker.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with § 161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
Drug testing programs required by this part must be conducted in accordance with 49 CFR part 40, Procedures for Transportation Workplace Testing Programs.
O/O did not have current proof of chemical testing enrollment
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
Rails must be permanently installed except that the following rails may be removable;
(1) Rails in way of embarkation stations and boarding locations.
missing one of the embarkation courses
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation.
marking wasn't legible
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
When the flexible section is a nonconductor of electricity, the metallic sections of the fill pipe separated thereby must be joined by a conductor for protection against generation of a static charge when filling with fuel.
ground strap missing
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 February 2023
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. The outboard engine was not available for testing due to a suspected electrical problem.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 8 February 2023
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests: (1) Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 (incorporated by reference, see § 175.600 of this chapter) as amended here: (i) Certification or licensing by a state or local jurisdiction as a fire extinguisher servicing agency will be accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting the personnel certification requirements of NFPA 10 for annual maintenance and recharging of extinguishers. The annual maintenance was not conducted for the portable fire extinguishers by the owner or qualified third party.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical first aid
Issued 28 April 2021
Resolved
The manning requirements for a particular vessel are determined by the OCMI after consideration of the applicable laws, the regulations in this part, and all other factors involved, such as: emergency situations, size and type of vessel, installed equipment, etc. Crew CPR/First Aid Certification expired. 46 CFR 15.501
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 12 March 2020
Resolved
Show proper operation of dashboard gauges.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 7 July 2016
Resolved
Update Coast Pilot
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 7 July 2016
Resolved
Update/correct marine chart
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 7 July 2016
Resolved
Renew wasted handle on port emergency fuel shutoff.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Hose
Issued 22 March 2010
Resolved
Fuel line hose for the stbd engine is worn and seeping.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 22 March 2010
Resolved
Fuel shutoff valves not labeled.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 22 March 2010
Resolved
Line for lifebuoy is not of the approved type.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Proper Use of Navigation/Anchor Lights
Issued 22 March 2010
Resolved
Port and stbd nav lights are not operating properly. Bulbs need to be replaced.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 22 March 2010
Resolved
Records and information on drug consortium were not available on the vessel.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 13 May 2009
Resolved
Properly secure batteries.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 13 May 2009
Resolved
Segregate adult and child size PFD's.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking
Issued 13 May 2009
Resolved
Renew lifejacket donning placards.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 13 May 2009
Resolved
Fuel shutoff valve inop. Replace valve prior to carrying passengers.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 9 June 2008
Resolved
Properly mount vsl's B-II fire extinguisher in a proper mounting bracket, extinguisher found loose under operating station.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 9 June 2008
Resolved
Renew retro tape and lifeline on vsl's life ring buoy.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Smoking
Issued 9 June 2008
Resolved
Install NO SMOKING signs visible to all passengers.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 9 June 2008
Resolved
Add two more CG approved night flares to vsl's visual distress signal kit, prior to operating vsl.
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.