KATHY C is a 1963 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2026, along with 23 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded — and 1 casualty investigation in 2005.
Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 July 2026.
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.
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The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)40.6 ft × 12.9 ft × 4.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 14 / net 10
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderL O'NEILL JONES · TODDVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES · built 1963
DocumentationValid · issued 28 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 10 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Inspection history · 17
27 July 2026Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8447857
11 August 2025Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8208307
18 July 2024COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7954890
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with § 80.59 once every five years. Vessel's Safety Certificate was expired.
47CFR80.903
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 27 July 2026No resolution recorded
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Vessel only had (02) fire buckets. Needs a third.
46CFR181.610
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is, or is likely to become, a serious marine incident as defined in § 4.03-2 of subchapter A of this chapter shall comply with the requirements of § 4.06 in subchapter A of this chapter. Vessel does not have current drug consortium document.
46CFR185.212
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 August 2024
Resolution: Vessel has new drug consortium document.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 18 July 2024Resolved
The name of a vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters and numbers on each life float and buoyant apparatus. Life float missing vessel name.
46CFR185.604(a)(2)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 August 2024
Resolved 1 August 2024
Resolution: Name of vessel has been stenciled to the life float.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 18 July 2024Resolved
Boundaries that separate machinery spaces from accommodation spaces, service spaces, and control spaces must be lined with noncombustible panels or insulation approved in accordance with § 164.009 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Engine hatch is missing some SFP.
46CFR177.410(c)(4)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2024
Resolved 1 August 2024
Resolution: SFP has been added to the engine compartment hatch.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 13 November 2023Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Alcohol testing device onboard was expired.
46CFR4.06-15
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 November 2023
Resolved 21 December 2023
Resolution: Received evidence of test devices onboard
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 8 May 2023Resolved
46 CFR 180.70(d)(1)
Each floating water light must be approved IAW 161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Floating water light on life float was damaged and battery was expired on ring buoy water light
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 May 2023
Resolution: Received photo of new waterlight and battery.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 8 May 2023Resolved
46 CFR 181.610
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by 181.300 must have at least three 2.5 gallon fire buckets. Vessel was missing 01 fire bucket.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 May 2023
Resolution: Received photo of missing fire bucket
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 May 2023Resolved
46 CFR 182.520(a)
A vessel must be provided with a bilge pump IAW table 182.520(a). Vessel was missing 5 GPM hand bilge pump
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 May 2023
Resolution: Received photo of missing hand pump.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 8 May 2023Resolved
46 CFR 180.71(c)
Each life jacket must be approved IAW 160.002, 160.005, or 160.055 in subchapter Q of this chapter. 02 identified life jackets needed retro-reflective tape replaced.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 May 2023
Resolution: Retro tape on life jackets has been repaired.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulwarks and freeing ports
Issued 8 May 2023Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant [name withheld] of the conditions of carriage in the COI states, "While the vessel is operating with passengers, the freeing ports must be closed". Vessel was missing closure devices for the freeing ports in the transom.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 May 2023
Resolution: Scupper plugs have been procured.
To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual inspection within the periods specified in § 176.500(b)(1) and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed. Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. The SPV KATHY C failed to complete its annual inspection within the required time.
46CFR176.502 & 46CFR176.500(b)(1)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 25 April 2023
Resolved 8 May 2023
Resolution: Annual inspection complete.
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. Vessel had expired COD onboard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 January 2022
Resolution: Verified new COD issud via MISLe/NVDC
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 11 January 2022Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR 40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. Vessel rep unable to provide proof of enrollment in drug consortium.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 21 April 2022
Resolution: Owner/Operator Provided proof of enrollment in Drug Consortium (Maritime Consprtium)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 January 2022Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Vessel rep was unable to provide any record of drills
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 21 April 2022
Resolution: Drill logs verified to be onboard vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 January 2022Resolved
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. Water line in MDE found to be leaking
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2022
Resolution: Verified video video evidence that water line in MDE not leaking.
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test the steering systems of the vessel and make them available for inspection to the extent necessary to determine that they are in suitable condition and fit for the service intended. Vessels steering ram was lifting when turned to full port and full starboard allowing water to enter vessel.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2022
Resolution: verified via video evidence that new packing was added into the rudder shaft and steering stops have been installed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 January 2022Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, but must not be fewer than the minimum number required by Table 181.500(b). Vessel was missing one type 40-B:C portable fire extinguisher.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 April 2022
Resolution: Vessel O/O added additional PFE as required.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 October 2020Resolved
An adult lifejacket must be provided for each person on board the vessel. Two lifejackets that were type II with incorrect approval number and type for passenger vessels. Type I required
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 October 2020
Resolved 21 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner replaced the two lifejackets with appropriate approval number type i Life jackets.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 December 2018Resolved
Exhaust piping shall be led to the point of escape with a minimum number of bends or elbows. It shall be gas tight throughout its length. Engine exhaust piping has a leak and temporary patch aft of the the engine. Provide repair plan to USCG within 30 days.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 April 2019
Resolution: Verified proper/adequate repairs made to the port side engine exhaust line to stop leaking.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 December 2018Resolved
Each ring buoy must be of an approved type. Constructed in accordance with subpart 160.050. Grabline on ringbuoy is wasted. Replace grabline on ringbuoy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 December 2018
Resolved 17 April 2019
Resolution: Verified replacement of grabline on ring buoy.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 18 December 2017Resolved
Provide proof of valid FCC Station License.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 December 2017
Resolved 9 January 2018
Resolution: Verified proof of valid FCC station License, ALL SAT. NOTE: New call sign was issued to the vessel.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 15 November 2016Resolved
Provide proof of valid FCC Station License.
Due 1 December 2016
Resolved 17 November 2016
Resolution: Vessel owner provided proof of valid FCC Station License.
8 August 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2455896
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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
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