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INDEPENDENCE II

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named INDEPENDENCE II

INDEPENDENCE II is a 2005 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 32 inspections since 2005, most recently in May 2025, along with 34 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2012.

Records from 2005 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 5 May 2025.

Built
2005
Last inspected
5 May 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
32
Deficiencies
34 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
3 investigations · 2006–2012

Identity

US Official No.
1168065
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDC4315
MISLE id
738945
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367022860
Maury page id
psix-738945

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations24
…administrative events6
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record 17 calendar years (2005–2025)
The 32 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

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)38.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 5.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 19 / net 15
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderEVANS BOAT REPAIR INC · CRISFIELD, MD, UNITED STATES · built 2005
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portTOMS RIVER, NJ
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 10 December 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
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 it19 - Simplified, Gross Ton
15 - 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

WDC4315MMSI 367022860 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 11 March 2025, expires 8 March 2035 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 32

5 May 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8129025
7 April 2025 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8106506
17 December 2024 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8047870
3 May 2024 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7906129
23 May 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7694973
5 December 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7604408
5 August 2022 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7525538
27 April 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7438342
19 April 2021 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7153375
9 March 2021 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7152976
23 February 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7144660
27 January 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7131913
11 May 2020 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6948028
29 April 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6945689
25 March 2020 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6931472
26 April 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6670824
2 May 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6398569
10 April 2018 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6389000
24 April 2017 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6129544
30 March 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5843835
19 March 2014 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4818383
26 March 2010 DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG East District (dp) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3703503
23 March 2010 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3698217
20 April 2009 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3456439
14 February 2008 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3124614
25 April 2007 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2913456
21 May 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Manasquan Inlet · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2654907
21 May 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2655688
17 May 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2649818
15 February 2006 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2585167
13 April 2005 COI Inspection · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2337485
30 March 2005 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2322946

Deficiency record · 34

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 5 May 2025 Resolved
The Certificate of Inspection and any SOLAS Certificates must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. MI witnessed vessel’s COI and stability letter not displayed onboard. 46 CFR 176.302
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Owner properly displayed vessel’s COI and stability letter
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 May 2025 Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. MI found the posted instructions to be of a different life jacket not found onboard. 46 CFR 185.516
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: posted proper instructions for life jackets onboard
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 May 2025 Resolved
A vessel must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 gallon) buckets and placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. MI found only two fire buckets onboard vessel. 46 CFR 181.610
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: replaced missing fire bucket
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 5 May 2025 Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump provided that the pump is permanently mounted. MI found bilge pump in forward compartment not permanently mounted. 46 CFR 182.520
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: permanently mounted bilge pump in forward compartment
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Record of employment
Issued 5 May 2025 Resolved
Marine employers must ensure that data submitted by a consortium or other employer representative is correct. MI was unable to view most current Management Information System (MIS) report for vessels consortium. 46 CFR 16.500
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 June 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: supplied MI with Management Information System (MIS) report from vessels consortium.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 May 2024 Resolved
Battery chargers must have an ammeter connected in the charging circuit. Two (02) battery chargers missing ammeters. 46 CFR 183.350 (f)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 June 2024
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel installed 2 amp meters in the engine compartment and 1 amp meter at the steering console.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Drainage
Issued 3 May 2024 Resolved
A portable hand bilge pump must be: provided with suitable suction hose capable of reaching the bilge of each watertight compartment and discharging overboard. Hose for hand bilge pump was unable to reach forward watertight compartment. Replace hose of sufficient length. 46 CFR 182.520 (b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 June 2024
Resolved 20 May 2024
Resolution: Master provided picture of procured 21' hose for hand bilge pump.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 23 May 2023 Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent content. Items in kit on vessel were found missing or expired.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 13 May 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 27 April 2022 Resolved
Boundaries that separate machinery spaces from accommodation spaces, must be lined with non-combustible panels or insulation. Engine room hatches did not have non-combustible panels or insulation. Install non-combustible insulation. 46 CFR 177.410 (c)(4)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 May 2022
Resolved 10 May 2022
Resolution: recieved photo and approved temp-coating for E/R hatches.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 April 2022 Resolved
Placards containing instructions for donning and use of life jacket onboard vessel must be posted in a space that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Vessel was missing donning instructions for lifejackets. Provide proper lifejacket instructions. 46 CFR 185.516
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 May 2022
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Received photos of donning placard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 April 2022 Resolved
Vessel not required to have fire pump must have at least (3) 2 1/2 gallon buckets with attached lanyard and labeled "Fire Bucket". Vessel had 5 gallon buckets. Provide 2 1/2 gallon buckets. 46 CFR 181.610
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 May 2022
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Recieved photo of 2 1/2 gallon fire buckets
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 23 February 2021 Resolved
Deck rails must be designed to withstand a point load of 200 pounds applied at any point. One stanchion base weld at the starboard bow was broken. Repair effected rail.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 March 2021
Resolved 11 March 2021
Resolution: Rewelded base of stanchion
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 23 February 2021 Resolved
The condition and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms off its Certificate of Inspection. Stern embarkation platform leg supports were cracked and show porosity around the weld base support bars. Welds need to be repaired.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 March 2021
Resolved 11 March 2021
Resolution: Rewelded support bracket
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 23 February 2021 Resolved
A Hatch cover must have securing devices and be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Hatch cover to the Lazarrette did not have a securing device. Install securing device.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 March 2021
Resolved 9 March 2021
Resolution: Received photographic evidence attesting to repairs.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 23 February 2021 Resolved
The Cross-member on top of fuel tank was loose and not secured. Secure cross-members above fuel tank.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 March 2021
Resolved 12 March 2021
Resolution: Received Photo of cross member secured.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 February 2021 Resolved
Unsafe practices must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Cable penetration holes through the forward bulkhead in the engine compartment did not have installed material to ensure fire fighting agent integrity. Install first resistant material to ensure airtight integrity.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 March 2021
Resolved 9 March 2021
Resolution: Received photographic evidence attesting to repairs.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 2 May 2018 Resolved
Visual indication of high water in engine room and forward space extinguished. Prove proper operation.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 May 2018
Resolved 18 May 2018
Resolution: Received satisfactory picture.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 2 May 2018 Resolved
Lifering retroreflective tape wasted and insufficiently applied. Waterlight battery has unknown expiration date. Renew battery and retroreflective tape.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 May 2018
Resolved 3 May 2018
Resolution: Received satisfactory pictures.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 24 April 2017 Resolved
Starboard engine would not start. Problem believed to be isolated to the ignition cable. Prove proper operation of starboard engine prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 April 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner replaced electrical cable to starboard engine starter. Starboard engine starts and operates as normal.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 24 April 2017 Resolved
Vessels hand red flare distress signals were expired. Proved six (6) total hand red flare distress signals prior to carrying passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 April 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner purchased six (6) new red hand flare distress signals. Has 12 total on board.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 20 April 2009 Resolved
EPIRB registration w/ NOAA expired, VSL is restricted to 3 nautical miles from coasts until def is corrected. Prove up-to-date registration for EPIRB.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2009
Resolved 20 April 2009
Resolution: VSL owner faxed a copy of current NOAA EPIRB registration.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 14 February 2008 Resolved
Aspirin and Eyewash expired
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2008
Resolved 6 May 2008
Resolution: Owner replaced in kind
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 14 February 2008 Resolved
High Water Alarm in the engine room compartment was not functional.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2008
Resolved 6 May 2008
Resolution: Replaced high water alarm
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Hydrostatic Release Unit
Issued 25 April 2007 Resolved
Replace expired hydrostatic release unit prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 April 2007
Resolution: Owner replaced HRU on both liferafts.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Wiring
Issued 17 May 2006 Resolved
Generator would not start for inspection.
Due 8 June 2006
Resolved 19 June 2006
Resolution: Service report received. Wire loose at control safety switch.
Engineering › Freshwater System (intermediary cooling) › Hose
Issued 13 April 2005 Resolved
Install double hose clamps on all r/w hoses.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2005
Resolution: Corrected
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Lanyard
Issued 13 April 2005 Resolved
Install lanyard on all 3 fire buckets
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2005
Resolution: Corrected
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Coaming
Issued 13 April 2005 Resolved
Install 6" deck coaming at the enterance of the cabin door (weather tight).
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2005
Resolution: Installed corrosion resistant board with marine grade 5200 sealant.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 13 April 2005 Resolved
Install firebowls for Racor fuel filters in E/R.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2005
Resolution: completed
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch
Issued 13 April 2005 Resolved
Provide gasket material for deck hatches over E/R, gaps in current material. Also plug weep holes in hatch that drain into E/R.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2005
Resolution: Owner installed new gasket material and installed hoses to each drain that tie into overboard above the waterline.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Markings
Issued 13 April 2005 Resolved
Provide placard for deployment procedures to be posted near L/R.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2005
Resolution: Corrected
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 13 April 2005 Resolved
Make emergency escape hatch operable from both sides, fwd cabin space.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2005
Resolution: corrected
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Injury Placard
Issued 13 April 2005 Resolved
Provide emergency broadcast placard
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2005
Resolution: corrected
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation Ventilation
Issued 13 April 2005 Resolved
Provide adequate ventilation to battery compartment located above main deck.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2005
Resolution: Owner installed a vent leading to outside of cabin.

Casualty record · 3

21 May 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2655688
31 July 2010Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 3812814
29 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 4454184
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.