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BSA QUAIL RIDGE EXPLORER
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named BSA QUAIL RIDGE EXPLORER
BSA QUAIL RIDGE EXPLORER is a 2005 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 2005, most recently in February 2026, along with 53 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 February 2026.
- Built
- 2005
- Last inspected
- 6 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 53 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1169898
WDC5704
744100
Flag
UNITED STATES
367045250
Maury page id
psix-744100
Inspections, by type
The 29 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)46.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 9.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 44 / net 35
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNEWTON BOATS INC · SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2005
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portISLAMORADA, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 11 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it44 - Simplified, Gross Ton
35 - Simplified, Net Ton
35 - 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
WDC5704MMSI 367045250 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 March 2025, expires 26 May 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 · 29
6 February 2026
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8350941
29 January 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8303630
27 October 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8249064
4 December 2024
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8033230
30 September 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8027319
17 January 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7850268
25 January 2023
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7627017
12 January 2023
Plan Review "T" Boat · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7620435
17 October 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7578615
1 March 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7404777
13 April 2021
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7175229
28 December 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7116911
15 October 2020
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7078510
16 January 2020
DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6890551
6 March 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6637133
29 October 2018
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6570528
6 March 2018
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6636577
8 February 2017
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6208165
10 March 2016
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5830298
16 May 2014
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4858724
17 February 2012
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4273891
2 September 2011
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4152859
22 March 2010
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3700619
10 April 2009
Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3449892
15 April 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3184471
16 May 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2931948
23 April 2007
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2913691
24 May 2006
Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2655682
2 June 2005
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2373827
Deficiency record · 53
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 February 2026
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 27 October 2025
Resolved
03 red flares are expired. Replace red flares.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 27 October 2025
Resolved
Repaint life float with proper paint type.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry six hand red flare distress signals and 6 hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessel has red flares that expired 4 days ago.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
The words "FIRE BUCKET" must be stenciled in contrasting color on each bucket. Buckets only say FIRE.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that
operates three miles must have on board a FCC
Type accepted Cat 1 406 MHz EPIRB. Need registration paperwork.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 4 December 2024
Resolved
Alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours of when the SMI occurred. Alcohol swabs are expired.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 17 January 2024
Resolved
Anchor light was not working and lens was heavily "frosted" over. Replace anchor light and test to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector. Vessel limited to day light hours only until cleared.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
One of the 2 life floats had both paddles dry rotted and plastic breaking off. Need to replace both paddles.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
Both main diesel engines (MDE) would not start during the inspection. Must make repairs and test both MDE's and fireboy system prior to carrying passengers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 January 2020
Resolved
Vessel required to have 53 adult PFDS. Currently only 42 are good. Vessel is restricted to not more than 42 total until new PFD’s are renewed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 January 2020
Resolved
Vessel has electrical problem that causes VHF and GPS to turn off when keyed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 16 January 2020
Resolved
Renew reflective tape and place name on both sides of life floats.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 16 January 2020
Resolved
VHF does not have MMSI or GPS. Repair.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 16 January 2020
Resolved
Renew reflective tape on life ring.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 16 January 2020
Resolved
Update navigation publications.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 January 2020
Resolved
Renew first aid kit.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 16 January 2020
Resolved
Stow life float painter correctly.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 March 2018
Resolved
Tank room bilge pump is inoperabel. Repair/renew.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 6 March 2018
Resolved
upper life float grab lines are wasted and must be renewed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 6 March 2018
Resolved
Upper life float has excess paint failure and is missing the vessel name. Paint and mark, or renew.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 6 March 2018
Resolved
Both life float painter lines are not stowed incorrectly and would not float free on their own.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 6 March 2018
Resolved
Life ring reflective material is wasted and must be renewed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 March 2018
Resolved
Port engine air intake pipe has been allowed to make contact with the engine room hatch. This has worn a hole into the intake elbow. Repair/renew elbow.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 6 March 2018
Resolved
Engine room hatch is missing the gasket material and does not seal. repair seals.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 23 March 2017
Resolved
Engine room bilge high level alarm is in operable. Replace/repair.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 23 March 2017
Resolved
Fireboy system does not alarm or secure engine upon "simulated" discharge. Replace/repair.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 23 March 2017
Resolved
Remote fuel shut-off valve on port fuel tank is inoperable. Renew valve, and prove proper operation.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 23 March 2017
Resolved
Life float grablines and reflective material are wasted and must be replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 23 March 2017
Resolved
Float light batteries are extinguished. Renew.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 23 March 2017
Resolved
Fire buckets are not onboard.Provide 3, 2.5 gallon buckets.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Approval
Issued 23 March 2017
Resolved
Life ring retro teape is wasted and must be replaced.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 17 February 2012
Resolved
Provide up to date chart, coast pilot, and CG light list, on board.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 17 February 2012
Resolved
Provide two additional adult life jackets on board. Vessel must reduce passenger count by 2 until new life jackets are provided on board.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 17 February 2012
Resolved
Provide sign to indicate life jackets stowed in forward cabin, at cabin door.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 17 February 2012
Resolved
Remove or replace engine room hatch sound proof insulation, deteriorated and pieces falling into bilge. May clog bilge suction.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 17 February 2012
Resolved
Install additional latch on engine hatches, one latch will not hold hatches securely down.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 22 March 2010
Resolved
Light list on board last updated in 2004, update light list to present day.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Not on Board
Issued 22 March 2010
Resolved
Provide 6 orange smoke signals on board.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 22 March 2010
Resolved
Both life line holders are wasted and may cause failure in releasing the life floats. Rpair or renew life line holders. Vessel may use only one life line for both life floats as discussed.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 22 March 2010
Resolved
Provide means to lock sewage overboard valve in closed position.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 22 March 2010
Resolved
Provide positive closing valve on electric bilge pump discharge line at the hull, for toilet drain bilge pump.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Grounding Conductor
Issued 22 March 2010
Resolved
Bonding wire is broken at port rudder post, repair bonding wire.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 24 May 2006
Resolved
Prove audible alarm for high bilge level alarm and label visual indictors.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 24 May 2006
Resolved
Prove annual servicing on all fire extinguishing equipment prior to carrying passengers.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 2 June 2005
Resolved
Provide 2 paddles (minimum 4 ft. in length) for eack Lifefloat.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Making Voice Radio Distress Call
Issued 2 June 2005
Resolved
Provide and post Emergency Radio Broadcast Placard.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Marking
Issued 2 June 2005
Resolved
Properly stencil watertight container for distress signals.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 2 June 2005
Resolved
Provide a logbook for conducting emergency drills and testing EPIRB.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 2 June 2005
Resolved
Install one additional painter & weak link for Lifefloat or install proper size weak link.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float Free
Issued 2 June 2005
Resolved
Install spacers in between Lifefloats.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 2 June 2005
Resolved
Provide and post Stability Letter.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Abandon Ship
Issued 2 June 2005
Resolved
Post Lifejacket Donning Placard.
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.