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BSA QUAIL RIDGE EXPLORER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

BSA QUAIL RIDGE EXPLORER is a 2005 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 32 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 February 2026.

Built
2005
Last inspected
6 February 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
19
Deficiencies
32 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 6 February 2026
Recorded inspections19
…physical examinations17
…administrative events2
Deficiencies 32 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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

US Official No.
1169898
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDC5704
MISLE id
744100
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-744100

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
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.
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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.

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Inspection history · 19

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

Deficiency record · 32

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.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 April 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 27 October 2025 Resolved
03 red flares are expired. Replace red flares.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 October 2025
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 27 October 2025 Resolved
Repaint life float with proper paint type.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 October 2025
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.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 December 2024
Resolution: New flares have been purchased.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 4 December 2024
Resolution: Fire buckets are correctly labeled.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 4 December 2024
Resolution: Reg. paperwork has been located.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 December 2024
Resolved 9 December 2024
Resolution: Vessel received alcohol swabs from Constort.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 February 2024
Resolved 28 February 2024
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 May 2021
Resolved 13 April 2021
Resolution: Bought 2 new paddels and labeled with vessels name as required. All SAT
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 April 2021
Resolved 19 April 2021
Resolution: Found several corroded connections, cut and replaced connections. Test SAT
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.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: All PFDs were 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.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: Ground wires in the electrical system had chaffed and were causing the systems to ground out. New ground terminal and wires were installed. all sat.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: Life floats have been repainted and repaired.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 16 January 2020 Resolved
VHF does not have MMSI or GPS. Repair.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: MMSI was input, and GPS was wired to the VHF to provide location.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 16 January 2020 Resolved
Renew reflective tape on life ring.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: Life ring was renewed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 16 January 2020 Resolved
Update navigation publications.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: All publications have been renewed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 January 2020 Resolved
Renew first aid kit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: New first aid kit was provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 16 January 2020 Resolved
Stow life float painter correctly.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 May 2020
Resolution: Painter lines were properly attached and stowed.
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.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 March 2018
Resolution: New pump was installed and tested prior to completion of the inspection.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 March 2018
Resolution: New grablines were installed.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 March 2018
Resolution: Life float was painted and new stencils applied.
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.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 6 March 2018
Resolution: Both painters were removed and stowed correctly.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 March 2018
Resolution: New reflective tape was installed.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 March 2018
Resolution: Elbow was renewed.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 March 2018
Resolution: Hatch seals were renewed, and tested all sat.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 23 March 2017 Resolved
Engine room bilge high level alarm is in operable. Replace/repair.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 April 2017
Resolution: New alarm was installed and tested. Sat.
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.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 April 2017
Resolution: New system was installed and tested all sat.
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.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 April 2017
Resolution: NEw valve handles were installed and tested all sat.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 23 March 2017 Resolved
Life float grablines and reflective material are wasted and must be replaced.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 April 2017
Resolved 10 April 2017
Resolution: New grablines were installed, and new reflective tape was installed.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 23 March 2017 Resolved
Float light batteries are extinguished. Renew.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 April 2017
Resolved 10 April 2017
Resolution: new batteries were installed and tested all sat.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 23 March 2017 Resolved
Fire buckets are not onboard.Provide 3, 2.5 gallon buckets.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 April 2017
Resolved 10 April 2017
Resolution: Buckets were provided.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Approval
Issued 23 March 2017 Resolved
Life ring retro teape is wasted and must be replaced.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 April 2017
Resolved 10 April 2017
Resolution: New SOLAS aproved reflective tape was installed.

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.