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GRAND LUXE
GRAND LUXE is a 2007 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2016, most recently in October 2025, along with 52 deficiencies, 2 operational controls and 1 casualty investigation in 2012.
Records from 2012 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 7 October 2025.
- Built
- 2007
- Last inspected
- 7 October 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 52 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2012
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.
Inspection record
Last inspected
7 October 2025
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
52 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2016–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it 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 years in which a record
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
not do.
Identity
1195668
1030208
WDJ5266
871870
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-871870
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)196.7 ft × 46.0 ft × 13.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 85 / net 58
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)196.7 ft × 46.0 ft × 13.5 ft
ITC tonnagegross 2,714 / net 814
BuilderNICHOLS BROTHERS BOAT BUILDERS INC · FREELAND, WA, UNITED STATES · built 2007
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portMIAMI, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 5 August 2025 · expires 31 August 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 it2714 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
85 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
814 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
58 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
85 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
814 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
58 - 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 August 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspection history · 22
7 October 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8247300
2 April 2025
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8108066
1 February 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8073147
23 October 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8015685
5 September 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7986813
23 July 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7965169
10 August 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7762146
7 October 2022
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7535390
9 August 2022
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7528951
10 November 2021
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7348180
7 November 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Miami Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7347089
2 June 2021
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7213597
16 November 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7095949
1 October 2020
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7069933
2 September 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7024014
12 November 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6853656
7 November 2018
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6576816
6 September 2018
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6507437
8 August 2017
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6233930
30 December 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6066152
21 December 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6041772
22 November 2016
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6037573
Deficiency record · 52
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 October 2025
Resolved
When a marine employer determines that a casualty or incident is, or is likely to become, an SMI, the marine employer must ensure that the following alcohol and drug testing is conducted:(a) Alcohol testing. (1) Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly involved in the SMI. Vessel did not have required alcohol testing equipment.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 7 October 2025
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable. Vessel does not have a log for the required monthly test.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 7 October 2025
Resolved
Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be of a bright color, and containers shall be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high: “DISTRESS SIGNALS”. Storage container not properly logged.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 October 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; or(4) A splice that is soldered, brazed, or welded to a flexible lead or conductor.MI found several unapproved wire twist on connectors for the stairwell lights on the STBD side upper deck and port side lower stair wells.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: (a) Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions.
Battery in the engine room aft port side, has excessive corrosion on one battery terminal.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 April 2025
Resolved
Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are prohibited. multiple batteries in the engine room have wing nuts on terminals post.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 2 April 2025
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. MI observed missing drain plugs on the port main fuel filter under the drain valves.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 23 October 2024
Resolved
A hatch cover must:(1) Have securing devices.
Several hatch covers on board were observed to be without their intended securing devices.
46 CFR 116.1160(b)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 October 2024
Resolved
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. In storage area for life jackets, no means were observed to separate adult from child life jackets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 October 2024
Resolved
Every portable fire extinguisher must be supplied with a suitable bracket which will hold the extinguisher securely in its stowage location on vessels or boats, and which is arranged to provide quick and positive release of the extinguisher for immediate use. During vibration testing, the extinguisher must be tested in the marine bracket.
Spare fire extinguishers on board were observed without mounts/brackets.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 23 October 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection spaces may be examined to determine that they are serviceable and in a sanitary condition.
Electrical fitting preventing sewage from leaking out of MSD tank found broken and allowing leaking into bilge.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 October 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. The following non-conformities were identified:
- Multiple beaker panels had missing breakers/blanks that left live electrical components exposed
- Refrigeration unit had an electrical pressure switch with missing cover leaving electrical components exposed
- Port and starboard A/C spaces by refrigeration compressor and refer by evaporator had covers for refrigeration controls ajar leaving electrical components exposed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 October 2024
Resolved
Each ungrounded system must be provided with a suitably sensitive ground detection system, located at the respective switchboard, that provides continuous indication of circuit status to ground with a provision to momentarily remove the indicating device from the reference ground. Negative ground was detected in ungrounded system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 October 2024
Resolved
For portable fire extinguishers, the inspections, maintenance procedures and hydrostatic pressure tests required by NFPA 10, with the frequency specified by NFPA 10. In addition, carbon dioxide and halon portable fire extinguishers must be refilled when the net content weight loss exceeds that specified for fixed systems by Table 115.810(b). The owner or managing operator shall provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Operator was unable to provide satisfactory evidence of required monthly servicing
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 23 October 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct operational test of electrical apparatus, which operates as part of or in conjunction with a fire detection or alarm system installed on board the vessel. Fire detection panel shows trouble in MSD space.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 23 July 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Received report from vessel rep that the illuminated sign for the vessel's name on the starboard side had a small electrical fire. Vessel must submit investigation findings and repair electrical componentry to satisfactory condition.
46 CFR § 120.200(b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 10 August 2023
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. Renew knife edge to maintain watertight integrity. Provide repair plan for approval.
46 CFR 116.1160(a)
16c
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 10 August 2023
Resolved
All escape hatches must be marked on both sides clearly. "emergency exit keep clear". Label escape hatch for the ER in deck 1 aft space.
46 CFR 122.606
16c
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 10 August 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Replace cover on AC unit in aft steering.
46 CFR 120.200(c)
16c
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 August 2023
Resolved
Exhaust piping must... prevent backflow of water. Renew pinholes where exhaust piping meets side shell. Provide repair plan.
46 CFR 119.430(c)
16c
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 October 2022
Resolved
Materials used in piping systems must meet the requirements of this subpart and be otherwise acceptable to the cognizant OCMI.
The raw water piping for the HVAC units in the operational space was identified as being corroded, damaged, and leaking.
Provide proposal to repair or replace. Correct within 7 days.
46 CFR 119.700
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 16 November 2020
Resolved
Maintain system in accordance with maintenance instructions in system manufacturer's manual. 3 of 10 nitrogen bottles on the water mist system are showing 0 PSI and crew was not proficient in the use of the system to demonstrate that the system was capable of operation.
46 CFR 115.810(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 November 2020
Resolved
Each lifejacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material. 39 adult lifejackets and 2 child lifejackets need replacement retroreflective tape.
46 CFR 122.604(h)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 November 2020
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in block letters with the vessel's name. Port bridge ring buoy needs replacement lettering.
46 CFR 122.604(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 November 2020
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be in accordance with Subchapter Q. Replace grab line on aft ring life buoy.
46 CFR 117.70(b)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 16 November 2020
Resolved
Each rescue boat must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in Subchapter Q. Replace retroreflective tape on rescue boat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
Immediately after addressing resultant safety concerns, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge shall notify the nearest Sector whenever a vessel is involved in a marine casualty consisting of an occurrence materially and adversely affecting the vessel’s fitness for service, including fire. Failure of water heater electrical system led to a fire within the control panel. Fire was not reported and no record exists on board. 46CFR122.202(a)(4)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
Each distribution panel or switchboard must be totally enclosed. At least six distribution panels and switchboards were found with open fronts throughout the vessel. 46 CFR 120.330 (b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the intended purpose. Water heater experienced short and resulted in fire, burning out wiring. Wiring was only replaced on 2 of the 6 heating elements, placing greater load than intended on the 2 replaced elements. Minor repairs were made to the electrical system but not verified by a USCG MI.
46 CFR 119.100
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
Each accommodation space must be fitted with a manual alarm system. The fire detection system’s notification device in crew berthing was disconnected.
46CFR118.400(e)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
A-Class bulkheads must be so constructed so that they are capable of preventing passage of smoke and flame for 1 hour. Engine room door was missing handle and latching device creating a non-smoke tight boundary. The galley’s operational office door was incapable of self-closing due to a missing closure device.
46CFR116.415(a)(2)(i)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. Non-marine grade extension cords are being used throughout the vessel, including permanently installed cords in galley, on bridge, and in passenger accommodations.
46CFR120.200
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from piping or connections. Exhaust leak found along piping in muffler room.
46 CFR 119.430(b)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
The use of twist on type wire nuts are permitted when the connection is made within an enclosure. The power supply wires for the A/C unit were connect with wire nuts outside of an electrical junction box.
46 CFR120.340(i)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
Weekly, each rescue boat must be run ahead and astern for not less than three minutes. Vessel not testing rescue boat engine weekly.
46CFR122.720(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
Sea rails must be installed on a cooking appliance. Range missing sea rails.
46 CFR 121.220(e)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Fire control plan - all
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
Fire control plan must show structural fire protection boundaries. Fire control plan does not show the type and location of fire doors.
46 CFR 116.530
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 12 November 2019
Resolved
Piping must be insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. Exhaust lagging missing in muffler room over exhaust piping.
46 CFR 116.970
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 November 2018
Resolved
Repair fuel leak on generator as discussed with MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 November 2018
Resolved
Repair motor controller for SSDG breaker on switchboard.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Emergency Lighting
Issued 14 August 2017
Resolved
Provide operable emergency lights (02-Engine Rm, 01-Galley). 46 CFR 120.432
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Distribution Panel Bus
Issued 14 August 2017
Resolved
Properly label distribution panel (P403). 46 CFR 120.330
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 14 August 2017
Resolved
Re-label 03 ringbuoys (fwd bridge p/s, aft deck main & 2nd deck) 46 CFR 117.70
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Aux Spaces (little/no fire risk)
Issued 8 August 2017
Resolved
Re-stuff tube or equivalent to air handler. 46 CFR 415(a)(2)(ii)
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stiffener
Issued 21 December 2016
Resolved
Make repairs to cracked weld starboard side forepeak as identified. 46 CFR 116.300
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 21 December 2016
Resolved
Prove operation of port and starboard watertight hatches on aft deck; service closure devices. 46 CFR 116.1120
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 21 December 2016
Resolved
Replace loose fasteners on railing leading to upper deck. Secure rail to deck meeting 46 CFR 116.900(b).
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 21 December 2016
Resolved
Prove operation of power ventilation servicing muffler room. 46 CFR 116.600
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 22 November 2016
Resolved
Replace two expired red ditress flares. -46CFR122.614
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 22 November 2016
Resolved
Make red flashing light on aft side of aft WTD operational. -46CFR116.1160
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Distribution Panel Bus
Issued 22 November 2016
Resolved
Blank off openings in distribution panel outside galley, in engine room, and panel 247.
-46CFR120.330
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 22 November 2016
Resolved
Fire door on deck 3 is not remotely releasing from magnetic hold-back. -46CFR116.435
Casualty record · 1
11 June 2012Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4342807
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.
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.