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BLACK DOG
BLACK DOG is a 2005 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 16 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2025, along with 43 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 18 August 2025.
- Built
- 2005
- Last inspected
- 18 August 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 43 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
18 August 2025
Deficiencies
43 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2025)
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
1166399
WDI3661
733930
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-733930
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)42.2 ft × 14.2 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 24 / net 19
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSURRY, ME, UNITED STATES · built 2005
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portJUPITER, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 6 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it24 - Simplified, Gross Ton
19 - Simplified, Net Ton
19 - Simplified, Net 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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 16
18 August 2025
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8207140
6 November 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8031425
19 September 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8005695
2 November 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7819207
16 November 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7595295
13 September 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7557671
3 November 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7344713
25 August 2020
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7042566
11 August 2020
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7029984
6 November 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6850589
16 October 2018
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6562153
28 August 2018
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6525447
27 October 2017
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6295973
3 October 2017
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6294229
16 November 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6042085
28 September 2016
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6011280
Deficiency record · 43
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 18 August 2025
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. FCC Station License is missing. Vessel restricted to within 1000 feet from shore.
47 CFR 80.13
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 18 August 2025
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, must have on board a FCC type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB. EPIRB battery is expired. Vessel restricted to no more then three miles from shore.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 18 August 2025
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: charts, U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] List, Tides tables and Current tables. Charts and publications are not up-to-date.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 18 August 2025
Resolved
The alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours of when SMI occured. Testing devices are expired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 18 August 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents. First-aid kit missing content.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 18 August 2025
Resolved
Each Rescue boat and ring buoy must be marked with type II retroreflective material. Life float is missing retroreflective material.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 6 November 2024
Resolved
The marine employer must have sufficient alcohol testing devices readily accessible. Devices expired. Vessel must be able to conduct alcohol tests within 2 hours.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 6 November 2024
Resolved
Each vessel certificated to operate on a LC route in warm water must be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 50% of the total number of persons permitted on board. Life float missing. Vessel restricted to not more than 3 miles from shore.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 6 November 2024
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged. Log missing.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 6 November 2024
Resolved
Fire drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the coast guard upon request. Log missing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 November 2024
Resolved
Monthly inspection required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, or person-in-charge. Monthly inspections of fire extinguishers not being conducted. Corrected on the spot.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 2 November 2023
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station: An audible alarm that sounds upon discharge.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 2 November 2023
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented. Log not onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 2 November 2023
Resolved
Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented. Log for drills not onboard.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 30 November 2022
Resolved
Emergency instructions not provided. Emergency instructions to be provided and posted at operating station. 46 CFR 185.510
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 23 November 2022
Resolved
Machinery space audible bilge high level alarm is inoperatived. Audible alarm to be repaired or replaced.
46 CFR 182.530
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 November 2022
Resolved
Serviceable life ring to be mounted, line and light attached and labeled. 46 CFR 180.70
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 14 September 2022
Resolved
Two sea suction through hull valves in machinery space do not operate without assistance from a breaker bar or hammer. Propulsion engine sea suction valve does not close completely. Both sea suction valves must operate as designed and fully close prior to credit dry-dock and prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 179.350
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 18 November 2021
Resolved
Two sea valves in the machinery space are not able to be closed without the assistance of an extension pipe. Valves to be repaired/replaced to allow crew to easily close valves if needed in an emergency. 46 CFR 179.350
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 18 November 2021
Resolved
Anchor light is inoperable. Light to be repaired/replaced to the satisfaction of marine inspector. 46 CFR 183.420
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 November 2021
Resolved
6 adult life jackets found to be in non-serviceable condition. Max persons allowed on board reduced to 18 until life jackets are replaced. 46 CFR 180.71
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 November 2021
Resolved
The required 10-B:C portable fire extinguisher not onboard. Install approved type extinguisher prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 181.500
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 17 November 2021
Resolved
Forward compartment bilge high level alarm is not at a suitable decibel level to allow for operator to hear alarm when energized underway. Audible alarm to be repaired of replaced. 46 CFR 182.350
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 17 November 2021
Resolved
Missing one current distress signal. 12 distress signals to be onboard in an approved container. 46 CFR 180.68
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 17 November 2021
Resolved
Life float not labeled with maximum number of persons allowed. Label life float with the number of persons the device is equipped for. 46 CFR 185.604(e)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 17 November 2021
Resolved
COI and stability are not posted. Post COI and stability letter in the vicinity of the operating station.
46 CFR 176.302
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 22 September 2020
Resolved
Main propulsion engine sea suction valve does not close completely. Prove proper operation of valve by fully closing valve prior to credit dry-dock. 46 CFR 179.350
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 22 September 2020
Resolved
Transverse deck beam in machinery space, port side above batteries has excessive rot. Replace rotted section of beam to the satisfaction of marine inspector prior to credit dry-dock. 46 CFR 176.610
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 September 2020
Resolved
3 openings found in breaker panel. Close all openings prior to credit dry-dock. 46 CFR 183.330
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 September 2020
Resolved
Port emergency fuel shut-off valve placard broken. Re-label port emergency fuel shut-off valve. 46 CFR 185.608
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 August 2020
Resolved
Opening found in breaker panel. Blank off opening in panel.
46 CFR 183.330
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 August 2020
Resolved
Portable fire extinguisher not in serviceable condition. Provide 40-B:C extinguisher prior to carrying passengers.
46 CFR 181.500
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 August 2020
Resolved
Seperate stowage of child and adult life jackets and re-label stowage. 46 CFR 180.71
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 24 August 2020
Resolved
Label life float with max person allowed. 46 CFR 185.604
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 24 August 2020
Resolved
First aid kit expired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 November 2019
Resolved
Life ring grab line wasted and parted when pulled. Replace line or ring prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 180.70
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 22 November 2019
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 22 November 2019
Resolved
EPIRB inoperative; battery expired. Replace batter/EPIRB or remove EPIRB from vessel. 46 CFR 185.728
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
2-A portable fire extinguisher in lower cabin non-serviceable. Replace with approved 2-A extinguisher prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 181.500
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 October 2018
Resolved
Label emergency shut-off valves. 46 CFR 185.608
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 25 October 2018
Resolved
MSD overboard valve to be secured. 33 CFR 159.7
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Provide current first aid kit. 46 CFR 160.041
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 27 October 2017
Resolved
Provide 05 additional hand flares.
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.