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SUPER DUCK 6
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named SUPER DUCK 6
SUPER DUCK 6 is a 2006 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 28 inspections since 2006, most recently in June 2026, along with 36 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2026.
Records from 2006 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 June 2026.
- Built
- 2006
- Last inspected
- 9 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 36 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2007–2026
Identity
1179618
WDD6303
799677
Flag
UNITED STATES
367171090 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-799677
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded5
Years with a record
12 calendar years (2006–2026)
The 28 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)40.0 ft × 8.5 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 14 / net 11
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCOOL AMPHIBIOUS MANUFACTURERS INTERNATIONAL · SOUTH LIMA, NY, UNITED STATES · built 2006
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portBRANSON, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 10 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 it14 - Simplified, Gross Ton
11 - Simplified, Net Ton
11 - 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
WDD6303MMSI 367171090 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 March 2007, cancelled 13 May 2017
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 · 28
9 June 2026
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8395933
9 June 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8401252
25 March 2026
Vessel Attendance · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8332215
21 October 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8257553
21 May 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8161109
14 May 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8142445
26 March 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8097168
25 September 2024
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8012416
25 March 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7884581
5 July 2023
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7733779
27 April 2023
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7667488
1 December 2021
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7355662
14 August 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6240038
26 April 2017
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6133112
28 March 2016
Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5853180
13 October 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5004660
13 October 2014
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5006067
31 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4975520
24 March 2009
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3440075
16 March 2009
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3434256
18 April 2008
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3188642
12 March 2008
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3163122
3 December 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3108589
1 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3110207
5 September 2007
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3049819
25 May 2007
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2940200
15 March 2007
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2888741
28 February 2006
Construction Oversight · COI Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Welding Related Inspections Qualification Testing
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2831653
Deficiency record · 36
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 June 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 design limitations. It was reported there was a water pump failure on the vessel causing engine to overheat. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector prior to carrying passengers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 May 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requinements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such reguirements without exceeding its designed limitations. It was reported that the vessel Lost propulsion. Prove proper operation prior to resuming service
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury.
Shaft seal was found worn at the bottom indicating uneven wearing, as well as some play/movement in the shaft.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 26 April 2017
Resolved
VESSEL GRANTED A HULL EXAM DUE DATE EXTENSION ON 28APR2017; MUST COMPLETE A CREDIT HULL EXAM PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS FOR HIRE.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 28 March 2016
Resolved
Bilge pump inop.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Bearing
Issued 13 October 2014
Resolved
While u/w, the vessel's rudder housing fractured into several pieces, allowing the rudder to swing freely and not respond to steering commands from the operating station. Make repairs in kind to the rudder system to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 16 March 2009
Resolved
Provide all nautical publications for the service area to be transitted as required by 46 CFR 184.420. Vessel is missing a 2009 Tide and Tidal Currents, Coast Pilot and Light List.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 16 March 2009
Resolved
Properly install a hand rail on the embarkation ladder to ensure passenger safety while embarking and disembarking the vessel.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 16 March 2009
Resolved
Provide Emergency Instructions that meet the contents of 46 CFR 185.512.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 16 March 2009
Resolved
V/W crack located on the aft bulkhead just above the shaft penetration in the #3 Void.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Hose
Issued 3 April 2007
Resolved
Double clamp all bilge suction and discharge hoses for all pumps. (46CFR182.410)
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 3 April 2007
Resolved
Properly stow the child lifejackets IAW 46CFR180.78(a)(5)
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor
Issued 15 March 2007
Resolved
Properly secure anchor, port fwd in vicinity of operating station.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 15 March 2007
Resolved
Ensure lifejackets are readily accessible to passengers.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Lifejacket Placard
Issued 15 March 2007
Resolved
Provide lifejacket stowage placards.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 15 March 2007
Resolved
Provide metallic check valves in way of submersible electric bilge pumps.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 15 March 2007
Resolved
Provide vessel crew with familiarization training and log the same.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Embarkation/Disembarkation Capabilities
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide arrangement to allow for means of recovery of a helpless person from the water, to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide 48 adult and a minimum of 5 child size approved lifejackets. Jackets must be adequately marked and stowed.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Quantity
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide onboard one Coast Guard Approved life ring equipped with appropriate line, marking and water light .
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide onboard 3 fire buckets of appropriate size, marking and lanyard.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide adequate quantity of approved portable fire extinguishers with mounting system.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide a 5 gpm portable bilge pump.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide on board first aid kit meeting CG approval under 46CFR160.041
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers owner is required to comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements of 46 Code of Federal Regulations Part 16.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Official Number (US)
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Mark vessel name and haling port on stern
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Complete emergency drills and required logs entries to the satisfaction of the attending CGMI.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide and post Master's license, COI, stability letter and passenger vessel decal
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide compass on board vessel and prove proper operation.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide navigation charts and publications for the area of operations
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide mooring lines, anchor, and ground tackle appropriate for vessel route.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide VHF-FM Marine radio, with applicable station & operators license, installation certificates, and prove proper operation of system.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers provide two portable electric lights
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Not on Board
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Provide required visual distress signals and watertight container marked appropriately
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
X-ray of tunnel longitudinal seams provided unacceptable amount of discontinuities exist, required area to be ground out, prepped, re-welded and pass further x-ray testing. In addition, two mid-body shots shall be taken. Provide qualified weld procedures and welders qualifications - welding must be completed utilizing procedures and by qualified welder.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 28 February 2006
Resolved
Make vessel available for underway vibration analysis. This office was unable to complete underway testing due to ice.
Casualty record · 4
1 December 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3110207
22 October 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3622127
21 May 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8161109
9 June 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8401252
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.
Recorded names · 1
PIONEER (2007–2009). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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.