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HULA KAI
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Other hulls named HULA KAI
HULA KAI is a 2005 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 2005, most recently in February 2026, along with 22 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2013 and 2019.
Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 February 2026.
- Built
- 2005
- Last inspected
- 17 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2013–2019
Identity
1176109
WDC7126
782015
Flag
UNITED STATES
367066570
Maury page id
psix-782015
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded5
Years with a record
17 calendar years (2005–2026)
The 31 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)53.4 ft × 21.0 ft × 6.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 27 / net 21
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderALL AMERICAN MARINE INC · BELLINGHAM, WA, UNITED STATES · built 2005
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portKEAUHOU KONA, HI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 25 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it27 - Simplified, Gross Ton
21 - Simplified, Net Ton
21 - 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
WDC7126MMSI 367066570 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 13 September 2025, expires 13 September 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 · 31
17 February 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8314718
5 February 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Kailua Kona · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8307291
29 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8104797
20 March 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Kailua Kona · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8097769
18 November 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Kailua Kona · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8038892
26 September 2024
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension
Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Kailua Kona · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8037875
27 July 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team Honolulu (91107) · Activity 7970235
15 March 2024
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7880022
9 February 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7634528
14 September 2022
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7559279
28 July 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7519369
17 February 2022
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7397891
14 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7396330
15 January 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team Honolulu (91107) · Activity 7127262
1 October 2020
In-Service Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7070270
3 September 2020
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7048790
26 November 2019
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6862340
16 May 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6686874
30 November 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6595309
15 October 2018
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6584555
27 November 2017
Annual Inspection · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6311732
8 November 2016
Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6043327
3 September 2015
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5238775
3 September 2010
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3789119
8 December 2009
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3646645
17 November 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3365097
4 September 2008
Hull Examination · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3316201
12 December 2007
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3113766
3 October 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3072184
18 October 2005
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 2517968
6 September 2005
Internal Structural Exam · Construction Oversight · Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2485177
Deficiency record · 22
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 20 March 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: protect crew, other persons and the vessel from electrical hazards. Need to install blank covers in openings in DC distribution panels in both engine spaces to the satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 20 March 2025
Resolved
Vessel EPIRBS must be tested monthly and logged. No log entries for EPIRB tests at the time of inspection. Corrected on the spot.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 17 February 2022
Resolved
Each vessel certificated to operate on a limited coastwise route within three miles of land in warm water must either: (1) Be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 50% of the total number of persons permitted on board or have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate, and not be required to carry survival craft. Vsl's EPIRB battery is expired and NOAA registration is expired. Vsl can continue to operate if 50% life float capacity is provided.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 17 February 2022
Resolved
The provisions of Part III of Title III of the Communication Act require United States vessels which transport more than six passengers for hire while such vessels are being navigated on any tidewater within the jurisdiction of the United States adjacent or contiguous to the open sea, or in the open sea to carry a radiotelephone installation complying with this subpart. Vessel's Safety Radiotelephony Certificate is expired. Vsl is restricted to no more than 1000 ft from shore.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 February 2022
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retro reflective material approved. Missing retro reflective tapes on ring buoy.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 17 February 2022
Resolved
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must have means to make them watertight. Wire and piping penetration are not watertight in both port and stbd engineroom bulkheads.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 February 2022
Resolved
All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. Wiring through out the vessel is not properly supported and some laying in the bilge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 February 2022
Resolved
Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J-1942 and Flexible nonmetallic hose must be complete with factory-assembled end fittings requiring no further adjustment of the fittings on the hose, or field attachable type fittings may be used. Hose end fittings must comply with SAE J-1475. Flexible nonmetallic hoses are not SAE J-1942 throughout the engine room.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 17 February 2022
Resolved
Batteries must be mounted in trays lined with, or constructed of, a material that is resistant to damage by the electrolyte. No battery covers for the batteries.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 17 February 2022
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Overhead insulation
missing over port main engine.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 17 February 2022
Resolved
Where rigid nonmetallic material (plastic) is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, the following restrictions apply-Each penetration must be accomplished using an acceptable metallic through deck or through bulkhead fitting that is welded or otherwise attached to the bulkhead or deck by an accepted method; and (ii) One or more metallic shutoff valves must be installed adjacent to the fitting in one of the following ways. Plastic pipe penetrates watertight bulkhead in port engineroom aft bulkhead.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 February 2022
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. Portable extinguisher needs to be mounted with mounting bracket inside the bar.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 February 2022
Resolved
All other vessels must undergo an inspection for certification as specified in § 176.404 and annual inspection.
(1) Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. The vessel did not conduct an annual inspection before 03 Dec 2021. The vessel shall not operate till an annual inspection has been completed by a USCG Marine Inspector.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 27 November 2017
Resolved
Vessel needs to be equipped with an approved type of flexible hose for both engine room in-service fuel system.
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Expired
Issued 27 November 2017
Resolved
Vessel needs to replace expire distress signals.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 27 November 2017
Resolved
Vessel needs to have a applicable tide table onboard.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 27 November 2017
Resolved
Vessel needs to update and post the emergency instruction list.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 18 November 2016
Resolved
Vessel needs to have a working flotation waterlight for night operations. 46CFR180.70
Stability › Intact Righting Energy › General
Issued 12 December 2007
Resolved
Provide plans and stability calculations for planned (and constructed) addition of (2) Bimini tops. Vessel not to carry passengers with Bimini's installed prior to approval.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 18 October 2005
Resolved
Man overboard/ Fire drill not conducted. Conduct drills in the presence of marine inspector.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 12 September 2005
Resolved
Conduct a successful fire, abandon ship, and man overboard drill in the presence of a CG marine inspector prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 6 September 2005
Resolved
Obtain valid stability letter prior to carrying passengers for hire.
Casualty record · 2
28 September 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 dead · activity 4729326
16 May 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 6686874
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.