← All vessels
KATIE UNDERWOOD
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named KATIE UNDERWOOD
KATIE UNDERWOOD is a 2006 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 33 inspections since 2006, most recently in January 2026, along with 49 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2025.
Records from 2006 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 January 2026.
- Built
- 2006
- Last inspected
- 27 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 49 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2012–2025
Identity
1191526
WDD4274
855699
Flag
UNITED STATES
367142510
Maury page id
psix-855699
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record
17 calendar years (2006–2026)
The 33 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)67.5 ft × 24.0 ft × 9.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 61 / net 41
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)67.5 ft × 24.0 ft × 9.3 ft
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGEO SHIPYARD INC · NEW IBERIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2006
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portSAPELO ISLAND, GA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 November 2025 · expires 30 November 2026
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 it61 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
41 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
41 - 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 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
WDD4274MMSI 367142510 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 July 2026, expires 29 September 2036
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 · 33
27 January 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8301947
21 November 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8272466
21 November 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8273411
12 September 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8233179
7 April 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8105090
26 February 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8085052
12 November 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7999970
5 February 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7860728
14 November 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7828017
6 December 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7604949
27 January 2022
Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7386481
8 December 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7364583
3 September 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7302459
24 November 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7101175
14 September 2020
Special Consideration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7058997
15 January 2020
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6887993
3 December 2019
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6853939
12 April 2019
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6663691
4 September 2018
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6533730
28 January 2018
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6329665
8 November 2017
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6166431
7 March 2017
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6101895
29 September 2016
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6013433
6 September 2016
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5886350
5 January 2016
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5792270
3 December 2015
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5753562
14 October 2014
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5004754
1 November 2010
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3882142
17 December 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3380539
21 October 2008
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3356462
31 October 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3098238
25 October 2006
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2854278
18 September 2006
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Deadweight Survey · Hull Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2781240
Deficiency record · 49
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. When repairs are made during an emergency, the owner, managing operator, or master shall notify the OCMI as soon as practicable after such repairs or alternations are made. Repairs are to made by next Dry-dock.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 21 November 2025
Resolved
AIS Class A device. A vessel of 65 ft or more must have on board a properly installed, operational Coast Guard type-approved AIS Class A device.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 September 2025
Resolved
177.500- Ladders (m) Footholds, handholds, ladders, and similar means provided to aid escape, must be suitable for use in emergency conditions, of rigid construction, and permanently fixed in position, unless they can be folded, yet brought into immediate service in an emergency.
safety issue with ladder and deck grating
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 September 2025
Resolved
46cfr183.350-Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 12 September 2025
Resolved
183.432(b) The emergency lighting required by paragraph (a) of this section must automatically actuate upon failure of the main lighting system. If a vessel is not equipped with a single source of power for emergency lighting,
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)
Issued 12 September 2025
Resolved
176.800(a) A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 12 September 2025
Resolved
46 CFR § 67.313(a) 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.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 November 2024
Resolved
A station bill must be posted by the master on a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length having a Certificate of Inspection requiring more than four crew members at any one time, including the master.
(b) The station bill required by paragraph (a) of this section must set forth the special duties and duty station of each crew member for various emergencies. The duties must, as far as possible, be comparable with the regular work of the individual. The duties must include at least the following and any other duties necessary for the proper handling of a particular emergency:
No station bill was present.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 November 2024
Resolved
(a) 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.
None were found at the operating station.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 November 2024
Resolved
Except as allowed by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, before getting underway on a voyage or as soon as practicable thereafter, the master of a vessel shall ensure that suitable public announcements are made informing all passengers of the following: Vessel is implementing signage and training to give orientation regularly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 November 2024
Resolved
General. Unless otherwise stated in this section, life jackets must be stored in convenient places distributed throughout accommodation spaces.
child life jackets need to be stowed properly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 6 December 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. The portable and installed fire protection equipment is past the expiration date.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 6 December 2022
Resolved
COD is expired. Any vessel of at least five net tons wholly owned by a citizen or citizens of the United States is eligible for documentation under this part. This includes, but is not limited to, vessels used exclusively for recreational purposes and vessels used in foreign trade.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 6 December 2022
Resolved
Communication Act Safety Certificate is expired. 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. The FCC-licensed technician must use the latest FCC Information Bulletin, How to Conduct an Inspection of a Small Passenger Vessel. If the ship passes the inspection, the technician will issue a Communications Act Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. Communications Act Radiotelephony Certificates may be obtained from the Commission's National Call Center - [phone withheld] - or from its forms contractor
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 September 2021
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the Marine Inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. 04 ring life buoys on board had wasted service plugs, showing evidence of water intrusion.
46 CFR 176.808(b)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 3 September 2021
Resolved
Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from all passenger and crew accommodation spaces located below the main deck. The engine room emergency lights were not operable. Vessel restricted to daytime operations and leaving engine room hatch open when crew members are within engine until emergency lighting is operable.
46 CFR 183.432
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 September 2021
Resolved
The owner, operator, or Master must destroy, in the presence of the Marine Inspector, each firehose found to be defective and incapable of repair. The fire hose on the main deck, starboard side ruptured at the connection to the nozzle. Firehose destroyed and removed from service, replacement to be installed.
46 CFR 176.810(c)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 January 2020
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 its designed limitations. Port side Propeller is cracked. 46CFR182.200(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Water. starboard side forward watch is leaking. 46CFR179.360(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Gangway, accommodation-ladder
Issued 15 January 2020
Resolved
Footholds, handholds, ladders, and similar means provided to aid escape, must be suitable for use in emergency conditions, of rigid construction, and permanently fixed in position, unless they can be folded, yet brought into immediate service in an emergency. Ladder Satarboard side aft compartment has a broken weld. 46CFR177.500(m).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Vessel fixed bilge power pumps are unable to pump water from any of the 10 watertight compartments as required by 46CFR 182.520. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Vessels Certificate of Documentation is valid until 31AUG20 but the original is not on board in accordance with 46 CFR 67.313. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after January 3, 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Vessel 3 Ring life buoys have deteriorated retro reflective tape as required by 46CFR185.604(i). Replace with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after January 3, 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Vessel is missing a magnetic compass at primary operating station in accordance with 46 CFR 184.402. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after January 3, 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Vessel missing 4 children life jackets as required by 46CFR180.71(b). The vessel is only allowed to carry children for the amount of children life jackets they have onboard and will be restricted from carrying passengers after January 3, 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Provide a currently corrected coast pilot and light list extract for operating area as required by 46CFR184.420. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after January 3, 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Vessels has dead end wire in the Starboard Transducer Room and does not meet the standard of minimizing accidental contact with electrical installations per 46CFR183.200(c) . The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after January 3, 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 3 December 2019
Resolved
Vessel is over 65 feet and is currently operating with a AIS Class B device and it dose not meet the minimum standard that A self-propelled vessel of 65 feet or more in length, engaged in commercial service must have on board a properly installed, operational USCG Type-approved* AIS Class A device as required by 33CFR164.46(b)(1)(i). Vessel is required to either:
1. Install an operational USCG Type-approved AIS Class A
OR
2. Keep the operational USCG Type-approved AIS Class B and operate under the provisions of 33CFR164.46(b)(2)(ii) which restrict the vessel to not operate at speeds in excess of 14 knots. If number 2 is chosen, a notation will be made in the routes in conditions portion of you Certificate of Inspection.
The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after October 31, 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 1 February 2018
Resolved
46CFR179.360(b)(2) Starboard side forward hatch was not attached to the hatch frame to prevent its loss.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 31 January 2018
Resolved
2. 46CFR183.410(a) Starboard side fuel tank void Lighting fixture did not have a have a guard.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 31 January 2018
Resolved
3. 46CFR177.500(m) Starboard engine room void ladder was missing a bolt and is not suitable for use in emergency
conditions.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange
Issued 31 January 2018
Resolved
4. Remove sea valve's for inspection as required by 46CFR176.610(a)
Documentation › Manifests/Lists › Muster List/Emergency Instructions
Issued 28 November 2017
Resolved
01- Develop procedures to ensure an accurate passenger count in accordance with 46CFR 185.504. The Passenger count including crew must be communicated either verbally or in writing ashore and be available to the Coast Guard upon request no later than 28DEC2017
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 28 November 2017
Resolved
03- Provide a Marine Radio operators permit for the master [name withheld] no later than 28DEC2017. 47CFR80.159(e)(1)
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 7 March 2017
Resolved
Repair craack weld located on the stern portside.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Motor
Issued 29 September 2016
Resolved
It was reported that the STBD Shaft was out of alignment which is causing vibration to the machinery components. Prove proper repair to the STBD shaft and components there of to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector. CG MI shall be notified when the vessel is out of the water for attendance and inspection of the damage.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Properly replace corroded Hydraulic hose compression connection fittings: 2 PORT & 1 STBD IWO steering systems. 46 CFR 182.720(e)(1)
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
All Vessels greater than 65 FT in length must have navigation lights that meet UL 1104 " Standards for Navigation Lights". The bulb for the stern light does not meet UL standards. Properly install light bulb that meet UL 1104 Standards. 46 CFR 183. 420
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Vessels are required to carry adequate and up-to-date Chart (Chart 11510) and Coast Guard Light Lists. Extracts from the publications for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication. Provide an updated chart for area of transit along with Light Lists. 46 CFR 184.420.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 6 September 2016
Resolved
Emergency/ training for fire, man-overboard, and abandon ship drills have not been completed at least every three months. The last drill dates were held in Aug and Sep 2016 and records for the last two quarters were not available for inspection. 46 CFR 185.420(a)
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Emergency Instructions
Issued 3 December 2015
Resolved
Properly post emergency instructions.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 3 December 2015
Resolved
Ensure man overboard and abandon ship emergency drills and training are conducted at a minimum of every three months and ensure an appropriate record of drills and training is being maintained on board the vessel. Compliance date has been issued for June 6, 2016 to ensure drills and training are being conducted and logged.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 3 December 2015
Resolved
Provide currently corrected charts for the area transited, current Coast Pilot [name withheld] and 2015 Tide and Tidal Current Tables.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 3 December 2015
Resolved
Properly mark all life ring buoys on board with the vessel’s name and affix retro-reflective tape to each life ring buoy in accordance with IMO Resolution A.658(16).
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 3 December 2015
Resolved
Provide documentary evidence that the installed bilge strainers were of the type and material on the original approved plans or a similar approval for this arrangement was issued by the Coast Guard. If no documentation can be provided, submit a proposal for replacement of all non-metallic bilge strainers with suitable metallic ones.
Engineering › Thrusters › Motor
Issued 6 October 2006
Resolved
Provide proper battery charger for bow thruster, iaw manufacture. Do not rely on bow thruster for navigation.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Governor
Issued 6 October 2006
Resolved
Provide approved plans for propulsion control, including remote control unit.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 6 October 2006
Resolved
Provide original COD, on vessel.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 6 October 2006
Resolved
Provide all required Navigation publications, onboard prior to the carraige of passengers.
Casualty record · 2
29 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4472050
21 November 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8273411
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.