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BIG TWISTER
BIG TWISTER is a 1994 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 2006, most recently in June 2026, along with 16 deficiencies.
Records from 2006 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 30 June 2026.
- Built
- 1994
- Last inspected
- 30 June 2026
- Documentation
- Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 16 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
Inspections, by type
The 25 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
Tonnage as PSIX records it3 - Simplified, Gross Ton
3 - Simplified, Net Ton
3 - Simplified, Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
Radio station licence
No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of
6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.
A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.
Inspection history · 25
30 June 2026
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8420267
26 August 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8218181
26 November 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8040313
9 September 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7999134
1 March 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7872882
22 December 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7844706
5 October 2023
Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7803870
25 October 2022
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7583713
2 June 2021
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7212988
10 August 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7030880
29 July 2019
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6768653
9 July 2018
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6481339
16 August 2017
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6251146
1 July 2016
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5923984
16 May 2016
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5878551
24 August 2015
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5226162
29 August 2014
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4968874
9 July 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4374195
24 August 2011
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4126046
20 July 2011
Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4088474
3 September 2010
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3845862
1 October 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3336290
19 September 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3060467
3 June 2006
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2669007
17 May 2006
Hull Examination · Plan Review "T" Boat · Internal Structural Exam · Initial Certification · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2644902
Deficiency record · 16
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 8 September 2025
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes. Current bilge has a large amount of leaves, sticks, algae, and debris. Pressure wash bilge and drain IAW vessels stability letter.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 September 2025
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure and have either:(1) A pressure type connector on each conductor;(2) A solder lug on each conductor;(3) A splice made with a pressure type connector to a flexible lead or conductor. Vessel has dead-end wires. Make proper corrections.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 September 2025
Resolved
All fuel tanks must be electrically bonded to a common ground. Properly bond tank to a common ground.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 September 2025
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside
and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible
letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. Letters and numbers must be at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 8 September 2025
Resolved
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. Vessel currently does not have a visual alarm at operating station for bilge. OCMI will grant waiver until the vessels next dry dock period to install visual alarm.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 4 October 2024
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with its Certificate of Inspection. Repair deck framing on the bow and the cracked weld on the port bow compartment 1 frame.
46 CFR 177.100
Code 50 c
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 1 March 2024
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 5 October 2023
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operations of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Submit a repair proposal for the following items: small holes port/stbd bow at turn of the rake, cracked welds port/stbd stern at splash guard and transom, cracked weld on stbd exhaust muffler, bracket on battery box frame and stbd aft passenger chair. Once submitted and approved repairs will be to the satisfaction of the attending [name withheld] is for submittal of plans not finished work.
46 CFR 177.100
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 October 2023
Resolved
Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly involved in a Serious Marine Incident as defined in 46 CFR 4.03-2, the testing must be conducted with in 2 hours of the SMI unless precluded by safety concerns directly related to the incident. Vessel operator has no alcohol testing devices. Obtain a DOT alcohol testing device or strip to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 4.06-3 (a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 October 2023
Resolved
Where flexible nonmetallic hose is permitted for use in piping systems by this section, it must meet SAE J-1942. Fuel hoses from tank to engine are dry rotted. Replace all fuel oil hoses on the main propulsion engine and tank to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 182.720 (e)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 October 2022
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018. Renew retro on ring life buoy.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 October 2022
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is:
Of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all service speeds. Replace cracked bushings.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 25 October 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Replace expired burn gel.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 17 May 2006
Resolved
Electrical submersible bilge pump installed on the vessel is not UL listed as required by 46 CFR 182.520(e)(1). Pump shall be replaced with UL listed pump.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 17 May 2006
Resolved
Line attached to ring buoy was not bouyant as required by 46 CFR 180.70(c)(1). Buoyant line must be provided prior to vessel obtaining a COI.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Vessel Number (state)
Issued 17 May 2006
Resolved
Vessel hull not marked with state registration numbers or vessels name. Markings required prior to obtaining a COI.
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.