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GREAT LAKES EXPLORER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named GREAT LAKES EXPLORER

GREAT LAKES EXPLORER is a 2005 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 10 inspections since 2005, most recently in December 2020, along with 39 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2013.

Records from 2005 to 2020. Most recent: inspection, 22 December 2020.

Built
2005
Last inspected
22 December 2020
Documentation
Expired · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
10
Deficiencies
39 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2013

Identity

US Official No.
1176949
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDC6880
MISLE id
733829
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
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Maury page id
psix-733829

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations7
…administrative events3
Years with a record 7 calendar years (2005–2020)
The 10 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 6 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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)38.0 ft × 12.4 ft × 5.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 17 / net 13
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCANAVERAL CUSTOM BOATS · CAPE CANAVERAL, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2005
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portCHICAGO, IL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationExpired · issued 8 September 2005
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 it17 - Simplified, Gross Ton
13 - 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

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 · 10

22 December 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7115189
12 July 2011 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4078912
6 December 2010 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3905152
17 November 2008 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3365249
20 October 2008 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3347921
26 July 2007 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2998011
9 January 2007 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2852630
26 July 2006 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2725607
26 April 2006 Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2634248
3 January 2005 Simplified Stability Test · Plan Review "T" Boat · Construction Oversight · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2268208

Deficiency record · 39

Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 20 October 2008 Resolved
Prove proper operation of marine radio IAW 46 CFR 184.502. Vessel restricted to <1000 ft. from shore.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 November 2008
Resolution: Tested marine radio, all sat.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Alarms
Issued 20 October 2008 Resolved
Prove proper operation of smoke detection system at the helm IAW 46 CFR 181.400.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 November 2008
Resolved 17 November 2008
Resolution: Audible alarm tested sat.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 26 July 2007 Resolved
Provide proper equipment for crew to safely conduct MOB drills.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2007
Resolved 27 August 2007
Resolution: A heavy duty belt with D rings was put into service for recovery of man overboard.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type III) › Marking
Issued 26 July 2007 Resolved
Install PFD donning placard on lower deck IAW 46 CFR 185.516
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2007
Resolved 27 August 2007
Resolution: A PFD donning placard was installed on lower deck of vessel.
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 26 July 2007 Resolved
Provide proof of monthly EPIRB testing IAW 46 CFR 185.728
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2007
Resolved 27 August 2007
Resolution: Monthly EPIRB testing has been properly logged into the vessel log.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 26 July 2007 Resolved
Provide current training/bridge logbook IAW 46 CFR 185.420, .520, .524, .702.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2007
Resolved 27 August 2007
Resolution: Current logbook was placed in service with fire drills, MOB drills, EPIRB testing and daily activities.
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 26 July 2007 Resolved
Provide sound signal IAW 33 CFR 86.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2007
Resolved 27 August 2007
Resolution: A backup sound signal was provided onboard in the case of loss of electricity.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Local Notices to Mariners
Issued 26 July 2007 Resolved
Provide updated Local Notice to Mariners IAW 46 CFR 184.420.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2007
Resolved 27 August 2007
Resolution: Local Notice to Mariners was provided onboard.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Emergency Preparedness
Issued 26 July 2007 Resolved
Provide an emergency broadcast placard IAW 46 CFR 184.516.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2007
Resolved 27 August 2007
Resolution: A new emergency broadcast placard was installed at the helm.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Furniture/Furnishings
Issued 9 January 2007 Resolved
Provide specifications of furnishings that state they are made of noncumbustible material IAW 46 CFR 177.410 (c).
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 9 January 2007
Resolved 9 January 2007
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Furniture/Furnishings
Issued 9 January 2007 Resolved
Provide specifications of furnishings that state they are made of noncombustible material IAW 46 CFR 177.410(c)(5).
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2007
Resolved 25 July 2007
Resolution: Specs were provided and found to be non-combustible.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Remote Pulls
Issued 9 June 2006 Resolved
Fire system pull cable not in conduit as required by MSC letter El-0403297 comment 11.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 July 2006
Resolved 25 July 2007
Resolution: Fire cable was installed in an acceptible flexible conduit.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Machinery Spaces
Issued 9 June 2006 Resolved
Properly install small patch of missing insulation in the overhead of the engine room port and stbd side in accordance with 46 CFR 177.410 (c).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 July 2006
Resolved 26 July 2006
Resolution: Completed on prior inspection.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 9 June 2006 Resolved
All passengers weighing less than 90 lbs must wear a Coast Guard approved lifejacket while the vessel is underway.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 21 June 2006
Resolution: Added to COI and made inspection note.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 9 June 2006 Resolved
Provide on board valid FCC operators permit.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 July 2006
Resolved 25 July 2007
Resolution: FCC Operators permit was available for inspection.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 9 June 2006 Resolved
Watertight hatches on main deck aft of house shall be labeled "Watertight hatch-Keep Closed"
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 August 2006
Resolved 25 July 2007
Resolution: Watertight hatches were properly labeled.
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Issued 8 May 2006 Resolved
Provide plan proposal for the machinery space to be lined with non-combustible panels or insulation in accordance with 46 CFR 177.410 (c).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 June 2006
Fire Fighting › Structural Fire Protection - General › Fiber Reinforced Plastic
Issued 8 May 2006 Resolved
Provide specifications of furnishings stating they are constructed of non combustible material in accordance with 46 CFR 177.410 (c).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 June 2006
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Approval
Issued 8 May 2006 Resolved
Provide proof smoke detecting system meets 46 CFR 177.410 (c)(3) and 175. 800.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 June 2006
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 8 May 2006 Resolved
Properly remove "great stuff" caulking used for penetrations through bulkheads and replace with fire retardant stop.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 June 2006
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 8 May 2006 Resolved
Properly remove non approved wires under the helm counsel and properly replace in accordance with 46 CFR 183.340.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 June 2006
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 8 May 2006 Resolved
Update items in first aid kit and provide list of required items in accordance with 46 CFR 184.710.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 June 2006
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 8 May 2006 Resolved
Provide a plan proposal for rail courses if the vessel will operate as and excursion vessel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 June 2006
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation
Issued 8 May 2006 Resolved
Implement method to keep passenger count on the dock in accordance with 46 CFR 185.504.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 June 2006
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
Crew drills are to be witnessed by the attending CG Marine Inspector prior to the vessel operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 9 June 2006
Documentation › Logs/Records › Drug Test Records
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
Vessel shall provide evidence of enrollement in a CG approved drug testing program prior to operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 8 May 2006
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
Vessel shall provide a valid certificate of documentation prior to operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 8 May 2006
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
Vessel shall provide training/drill log onboard prior to operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 8 May 2006
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
Vessel shall provide charts and publications for the area of operation prior to operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 8 May 2006
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
Vessel shall post an emergency broadcast placard prior to operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 8 May 2006
Construction/Loadline › Markings › Vessel Name/Home Port
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
Vessel hull shall be marked with name and hailing port prior to operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 8 May 2006
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
Lifejackets are to be properly stowed and there locations appropriately marked prior to the vessel operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 9 June 2006
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
Vessels EPIRB is to be registered prior to operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 8 May 2006
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
Watertight hatches on main deck aft of house shall be labeled "Watertight Hatch - Keep Closed" prior to the vessel operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 August 2006
Resolved 9 June 2006
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
An additional set of paddles for the lifefloat shall be provided prior to the vessel operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 8 May 2006
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
Chain courses shall be provided in the main deck rail openings prior to the vessel operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 19 August 2005
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 19 August 2005 Resolved
Valid FCC certificate and operators permit shall be provided prior to the vessel operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 19 August 2005
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook/Record (unofficial)
Issued 3 January 2005 Resolved
1st aid/CPR cards are to be provided for 50% of the crew prior to operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 3 January 2005
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 3 January 2005 Resolved
Valid master license for the operator is to be provided prior to the vessel operating.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 August 2005
Resolved 8 May 2006

Casualty record · 1

25 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4713546
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.

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.