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GAMBLER
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named GAMBLER
GAMBLER is a 2005 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 40 inspections since 2005, most recently in February 2026, along with 52 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2017.
Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 19 February 2026.
- Built
- 2005
- Last inspected
- 19 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 52 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2012–2017
Identity
1169835
WDC6021
743927
Flag
UNITED STATES
367050080
Maury page id
psix-743927
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
17 calendar years (2005–2026)
The 40 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)72.0 ft × 25.0 ft × 8.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 96 / net 77
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderPERFORMANCE MARINE INC · ARUNDEL, ME, UNITED STATES · built 2005
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portPT PLEASANT, NJ
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 18 November 2025 · expires 30 November 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 it96 - Simplified, Gross Ton
77 - Simplified, Net Ton
77 - 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
WDC6021MMSI 367050080 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 January 2026, expires 15 June 2035
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 · 40
19 February 2026
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8312735
8 January 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8292435
20 May 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8139714
10 March 2025
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8090787
7 February 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8077256
1 March 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7872677
12 February 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7864558
28 November 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7830806
20 September 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7804013
8 February 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7633850
14 September 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7548888
12 July 2022
In-Service Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7504840
12 May 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7448361
12 November 2021
In-Service Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7349680
17 August 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7289215
28 June 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7263421
13 May 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7196287
20 April 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7178930
10 February 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7137820
28 April 2020
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6945288
8 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6830365
28 May 2019
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6696192
7 February 2019
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6619702
9 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6505905
29 May 2018
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6420245
20 November 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC RELIANCE (WMEC 615) · Activity 6319256
19 October 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6294476
16 May 2017
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6144914
9 March 2017
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6101572
23 May 2016
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5884015
21 May 2014
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4908474
25 March 2009
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3439971
20 May 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3208020
16 May 2007
Annual Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2953154
17 May 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2649805
20 April 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2628944
17 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2626693
25 July 2005
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2439634
28 June 2005
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSFO Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2408694
19 January 2005
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · MSFO Portsmouth · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2406358
Deficiency record · 52
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Fireboy system was not properly connected. Vessel must have a technician attend and ensure arrangement is satisfactory. 46 CFR 181.420(a)(4)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space; Operator could not test engine shutdowns/override on fireboy system. MIs will have to re-attend to witness satisfactory fireboy test prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 181.420(a)(3)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that an abandon ship or man overboard drill be held under simulated emergency conditions specified by the inspector. Vessel must conduct drills prior to carriage of passengers.46 CFR 176.808(g)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Vessel had an expired station license. Vessel is restricted to 1000 feet from shore until new station license is obtained. 46 CFR 184.502
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 10 March 2025
Resolved
The design of all exhaust systems must ensure minimum risk of injury to personnel. Protection must be provided in compliance with § 177.970 of this chapter at such locations where persons or equipment might come in contact with an exhaust pipe. Starboard main engine had a 4” gap of lagging from turbo charger into wet exhaust. Add sufficient insulation to prevent injury.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 10 March 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. First-aid kit had multiple expired items. Replace first-aid kit.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 March 2025
Resolved
Each life jacket carried on a vessel on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light. Vessel had 2 missing lights and 3 inoperable lights.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 12 February 2024
Resolved
Leaking water found on port side generator from water pump and flexible hose into battery bank below. Repair and/or replace parts as needed to stop water leak. Relocate battery bank to protect from wet environment.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 12 February 2024
Resolved
Vessel had two VHF radios installed on the same circuit breaker. Provide separate circuit with over current protection at main distribution panel for each radio installation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 12 May 2022
Resolved
Each paddle must be of at least 4 feet in length, lashed to the life float to which it belongs and buoyant. 09 of the 12 paddles for the life floats were less than 4 feet in length. Replace paddles with the correct length and label paddles with vessels name. 46 CFR 180.175(f)(2)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 May 2021
Resolved
Fuel hose on port engine worn from chaffing against steel support mechanism. Repair/replace with new fuel hose of adequate standard.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 13 May 2021
Resolved
Electronic and paper charts were not updated with recent chart updates. Update both electronic and paper charts.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 10 February 2021
Resolved
Discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with a flame screen and must consist of a single corrosion resistant wire of at least 30x30 mesh. Both port and starboard fuel tank vents did not have flame screens. Install 30x30 wire mesh flame screens to the discharge ends of the fuel tank vent pipes.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 February 2021
Resolved
Metallic sections of a fuel fill pipe must be protected against a static charge. Port fuel fill pipe bonding wire was not connected. Replace bonding wire to Metallic section of port fuel fill pipe.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 5 May 2020
Resolved
Install fire pump pressure guage.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 May 2020
Resolved
Repair life float IAW manufactures instruction.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 May 2020
Resolved
Replace DOT retro tape with approved SOLAS tape on life floats.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 May 2020
Resolved
Missing plug on flame shield of port inboard fuel filter.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 May 2020
Resolved
Show proof of random drug testing compliance.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 8 October 2019
Resolved
Prior to any persons sleeping the storage room that has bunks the fixed CO2 system bottles and assoc. piping must be relocated. This must be completed to condider this an accomodation space for passengers or crew. Submit plans and calculations for moving the fixed system into another space. 46CFR177.800(d)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 28 May 2019
Resolved
Repair identified life float grab line and outer shell IAW manufacturers instruction.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 28 May 2019
Resolved
Provide medical readiness for master's license
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 28 May 2019
Resolved
Acquire 01 spanner wrench for fire plug
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 9 August 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: No static draft information and no dimension information (AIS Antenna Position ABCD values equals 0).
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 16 May 2017
Resolved
Vessels FF system that is CO2 and not in compliance the hydro date is more than 12 yrs, must hydro bottles and flex hoses and prove proper operation in the presents of CGMI
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 16 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel must get current and up to date marine charts of area of operation.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 16 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel must intall a pressure gage to read at least 60 psi
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 21 May 2014
Resolved
Renew 05 float light lines on life floats and secure to float anchor eyelet. Renew orange/black life float painter line.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Valve
Issued 16 May 2007
Resolved
Prove proper operation of R/W intake valve for port inboard MDE.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 17 May 2006
Resolved
Exterior globes broken on deck lights (2).
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 17 May 2006
Resolved
A/C R/W pump/motor needed to be hard wired.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 17 May 2006
Resolved
Dead end wires in galley and E/R, ned to be tagged out or removed.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 13 February 2006
Resolved
Provide approved plans for installed (2) 1000 gallon fuel tanks. ref MSC ltr 16710/P011253/mse, dated 13 Sep 2005, fuel tank plans "returned for revision".
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Bottom Plug
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Remove sluice valve in collision bulkhead compartment.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Install access hole in double bottom of collision bulkhead to remove water via bilge pump. Due to removal of sluice valve which drained into compartment #2.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › End Bulkhead
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Bulkhead (below deck) between compartments #2 & 3 was not properly sealed to overhead (main deck), 1/2 inch gap. Several penetrations for wire runs and bilge piping also not sealed.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Properly install metal support clamps for wire bundles at no greater than 24" intervals. IAW 46 CFR 183.340 (b)(4)
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Generator fuel supply hoses not installed IAW 46 CFR 182.720(e). Hoses currently USCG Type A1 with single hose clamps. Must install comply with SAE J 1942 with compression fittings. Due date extended due to availability of conversion part, originally 8Aug05.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Install chaffing gear on several fuel and hydraulic hoses in E/R. Add support to hoses laying on sharp edges.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stringer
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Install limber holes in engine stringers due to height (over 20") and shaft water intake. Or install seperate bilge pumps and high level alarms under each engine (4) in addition to centerline high level alarm and bilge pump.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Stencil hatch leading to Compartment #2, stating "Caution, no ladder installed, keep secured"
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Install chain/lanyard to deck hatch in compartment #4.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Location
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Install proper firehose bracket at fire station on port side, main deck.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Tagout deadend wire runs and ensure they are not connected to a power source. New cables for potential equipment to be installed at a later date.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Install proper sized foot strainers on fixed bilge system.
Lifesaving › Embarkation Appliances/Stations › Steps
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Install platform at the bottom of the recovery ladder for MOB procedures or have on board a harness to recover a PIW due to height of freeboard restricting a timely recovery.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Hose
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Install hose clamps to bilge discharge hose/fitting in compartment #2, stbd side.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 25 July 2005
Resolved
Remove and properly seal the watertight door installed in the below deck bulkhead between compartments #2 & 3. Vsl has an oceans route, watertight door not allowed as per 46 CFR 179.330 (a). Owner submitted waiver to MSE to allow door. Instructed owner to secure door while u/w and vsl restricted to LCW route.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 28 June 2005
Resolved
Provide permanent cover for access to storage compartment.
Stability › Incline Test › General
Issued 28 June 2005
Resolved
Mark upper deck passanger count 52.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Lights
Issued 28 June 2005
Resolved
Provide 32 additional lights for lifejackets. Passengers allowed on Oceans route reduced to thirty-one.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 28 June 2005
Resolved
Make vessel available to PHIL MSO for New To Zone Inspection and verification of Route Permitted and Condition of Operation endorsements.
Casualty record · 2
8 December 2012Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · 1 injured · activity 4498814
19 October 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 6294476
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.