BEAUTIFUL SWIMMER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

BEAUTIFUL SWIMMER is a 1960 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 22 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 May 2026.

Built: 1960
Last inspected: 18 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 18
Deficiencies: 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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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 May 2026

Recorded inspections18

…physical examinations17

…administrative events1

Deficiencies 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 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

281617

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WDC6246

76813

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-76813

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)42.3 ft × 13.4 ft × 4.7 ft

Registered tonnagegross 17 / net 12

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderPAUL L JONES · CROCHERON, MD, UNITED STATES · built 1960

Hull materialWood

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portROCK HALL, MD

Trade endorsementsFishery

DocumentationValid · issued 5 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it17 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
12 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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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18 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 22 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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Inspection history · 18

18 May 2026 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8381117

7 May 2026 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8369103

1 May 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8359184

3 June 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8151670

15 January 2025 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8064025

8 January 2024 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7846328

26 June 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7724018

25 April 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7677172

13 May 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7447835

10 December 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7447815

30 March 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7165331

23 April 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6942823

28 March 2019 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6651139

28 November 2017 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6319155

13 July 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6207695

25 April 2017 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6132380

28 July 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5955706

19 July 2016 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5947723

Deficiency record · 22

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 7 May 2026 Resolved

13199 - Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent. The ventilation for the engine compartment did not close properly. 46 CFR 185.465(h)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 May 2026
Resolution: Engine compartment ventilation was replaced.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 7 May 2026 Resolved

13104 - On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. The visual indicator for the high water level alarm was inoperable. 46 CFR 182.530(a)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 May 2026
Resolution: The high water level alarm was fixed.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list

Issued 7 May 2026 Resolved

04108 - The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. There were no emergency instructions on the vessel. 46 CFR 185.510(a)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 May 2026
Resolution: Vessel obtained emergency instructions.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts

Issued 3 June 2025 Resolved

For a life float—Approved under approval series 160.027 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Buoyant apparatus may be used to meet requirements for life floats if the buoyant apparatus was installed on board the vessel on or before March 11, 1996, and if the buoyant apparatus remains in good and serviceable condition. Life float is no longer is serviceable condition, vessel may not operate with passengers during cold water months 01NOV-15MAY until life float is replaced.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 May 2026
Resolution: Vessel obtained new life float.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings

Issued 15 January 2025 Resolved

03109 - Except for engine exhausts, each inlet or discharge pipe that penetrates the hull below a line drawn parallel to and at least 150 millimeters (6 inches) above the deepest load waterline must have means to prevent water from entering the vessel if the pipe fractures or otherwise fails. A positive action valve or cock that is located as close as possible to the hull is an acceptable means for compliance. The handle for the port wash down valve broke off rendering it unable to be opened or closed.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 March 2025
Resolution: Verified replacement of ball valve for washdown pump.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 25 April 2023 Resolved

46CFR160.010(n) - The color of the buoyant apparatus must be primarily vivid reddish orange as defined by sections 13 and 14 of FED-STD-595C (incorporated by reference, see § 160.010-1 of this subpart. Life float was discolored on both sides.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 May 2023
Resolved 26 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel owner sent photo of repainted life float.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 25 April 2023 Resolved

47 CFR 80.13(a) - 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. Vessel could not provide evidence that they had a valid ship station license.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 May 2023
Resolved 26 June 2023
Resolution: Owner provided copy of original issued station license for the vessel.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 13 May 2022 Resolved

46 CFR 180.71(a) - An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel's COI requires 25 adult life jackets but vessel only has 21 adult life jackets on board. Vessel is restricted to carry 20 passengers until four additional life jackets are provided.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner sent in photo and video evidence to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector to clear the following deficiencies

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 13 May 2022 Resolved

46 CFR 180.137(d) - If the life float does not have a painter attachment fitting, a means for attaching the painter must be provided. Vessel's painter line for the life float was not properly attached.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner sent in photo and video evidence to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector to clear the following deficiencies

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 13 May 2022 Resolved

46 CFR 185.516(a) - Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are visable to the passengers. Vessel had no life jacket placards posted on board the vessel

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)

Issued 13 May 2022 Resolved

46 CFR 4.06-15(a) - The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel. Vessel's on board alcohol testing strips were past their expiration date.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 13 May 2022 Resolved

46 CFR 182.520(e)(1) - The submersible electric bilge pump must meet the requirements in UL 1113(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 175.600). Vessel's forward bilge pump's float was inoperable.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 5 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner sent in photo and video evidence to the satisfaction of the CG Marine Inspector to clear the following deficiencies

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating

Issued 28 November 2017 Resolved

Vessel's bottom has extensive rot, deterioration and delamination of bottom planking. PRovide a repair proposal addressing bottom replanking or satisfactory equivalent to the satisfaction of the local OCMI.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 28 November 2017
Resolved 1 February 2019

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder

Issued 28 November 2017 Resolved

Vessel's rudder has extensive fracture. Replace rudder with satisfactory equivalent and demonstrate proper operation to the attending MI.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 November 2017
Resolved 1 February 2019

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell

Issued 28 November 2017 Resolved

Vessel has approx. 2-3' fracture on portside side sideshell in vicinity of bulwark/gunwalre. Submit repair proposal to local OCMI for approval.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 November 2017
Resolved 1 February 2019

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable

Issued 8 May 2017 Resolved

Vessel is limited to warm water operations only. Repair lifefloat IAW manufacturer's recommendations - net attachment points and netting itself.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 1 February 2019

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL

Issued 8 May 2017 Resolved

Porvide copy of FCC Station Authorization Certificate

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2017
Resolved 22 May 2017
Resolution: [withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements

Issued 8 May 2017 Resolved

Provide copy of Drug Policy and post EAP number

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 22 May 2017
Resolution: Provided company drug policy and EAP numbers.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 8 May 2017 Resolved

Obtain proper first aid kit contents.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2017
Resolved 22 May 2017
Resolution: Proper first aid kit contents provided.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate

Issued 19 July 2016 Resolved

FCC station license expired. Renew and provide copy to attending marine inspector.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 August 2016
Resolved 28 July 2016
Resolution: Received a copy of FCC Station License via email.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable

Issued 19 July 2016 Resolved

Replace life ring which is wasted along the seam.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 August 2016
Resolved 28 July 2016
Resolution: Received via email picture of new life ring buoy.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Retroreflective Material

Issued 19 July 2016 Resolved

Replaced/add Solas retro-reflective tape to life float. Tape should be on both sides.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 August 2016
Resolved 28 July 2016
Resolution: eceived via email picture of SOLAS retro-reflective tape properly installed on life float.

Ownership record

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