EXPLORER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

EXPLORER is a 2008 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 30 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 10 April 2026.

Built: 2008
Last inspected: 10 April 2026
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 24
Deficiencies: 30 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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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 10 April 2026

Recorded inspections24

…physical examinations23

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 30 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)

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Identity

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872011

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UNITED STATES

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psix-872011

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it4 - Simplified, Gross Ton
4 - Simplified, Net Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 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.

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24 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 30 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; the documentation record, as PSIX holds it. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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Inspection history · 24

10 April 2026 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8345956

19 February 2025 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8081669

12 February 2025 Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8078842

16 July 2024 Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7959566

8 May 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7908563

5 June 2023 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7703464

28 October 2022 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7595707

21 April 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7435620

24 May 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7205386

20 October 2020 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7081236

27 April 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6944613

11 February 2020 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6907002

8 May 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6679823

5 November 2018 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6575059

14 May 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6414418

19 June 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6181131

17 May 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Pensacola · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6149388

7 April 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6119747

7 November 2016 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6036672

2 August 2016 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5961551

15 June 2016 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5910020

24 May 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5886442

11 May 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5874790

7 April 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5849410

Deficiency record · 30

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation

Issued 21 April 2026 Resolved

The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. MI found fuel tank vent piping without flame screens. 46 CFR 182.450 (e)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 May 2026
Resolved 1 June 2026
Resolution: fill/vent combo replaced with separate fill and vent system with satisfactory vent with flame screen installed

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 21 April 2026 Resolved

An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. MI found 5 degraded life jackets on board reducing satisfactory adult life jacket count to 33. Vessel is limited to 33 total persons on board until an adult life jacket can be provided for each person on board. 46 CFR 180.71 (a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 June 2026
Resolution: Received evidence of new life jackets on board

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks

Issued 5 March 2025 Resolved

Fuel lines must be accessible, protected from mechanical injury, and effectively secured against excessive movement and vibration. Marine inspector observed fuel line taut and impeding full movement of outboard port engine and causing the separation from its connection point on the fuel filter. Vessel shall replace fuel line that does not become taut upon engine movement. Cite: 46 CFR 182.455(b)(3)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep procured new hose meeting CFR requirements and installed, cleared def

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 5 March 2025 Resolved

A number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided. Marine inspector observed missing 03 appropriately sized life jackets for persons under ninety lbs. Vessel is limited to operating with only 01 child passenger until appropriately sized life jackets are placed on board. Cite: 46 CFR 180.71(b)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 March 2025
Resolution: vessel rep procured 3 child sized life jackets and placed on board

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 12 February 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. Repairs or alterations that affect the safety of the vessel include, but are not limited to: steering, propulsion and power supply systems. Received report of unauthorized repair/replacement of steering rams. Upon repair completion, owner/operator to conduct sea trials in presence of Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 12 February 2025
Resolved 19 February 2025
Resolution: Steering rams were replaced with acceptable replacements, op tested sat.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 31 May 2024 Resolved

A power-driven vessel underway must exhibit side lights. Port side light found non functional. Recommended continue to repair and restricted to daytime operation only until working properly.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 June 2024
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel Rep provided proof via eamil of funtioning nav lights, photo uploaded to documents tab.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 31 May 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. There was no labeling to indicate location of child life jackets. Recommended placement of placard or label indicating the location of child life jackets.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 June 2024
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel Rep provided proof via eamil of seperation in child and adult life jackets, photo uploaded to documents tab.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 31 May 2024 Resolved

Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. There was no physical placard available to read donning instructions. Recommended to make donning instructions available for passengers to view.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 June 2024
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel Rep provided proof via eamil of donning instructions for life jackets, photo uploaded to documents tab.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 31 May 2024 Resolved

When flexible fill piping that is a nonconductor of electricity is used, the metallic sections of the fill pipe separated thereby must be joined by a conductor for protection against generation of a static charge when filling with fuel. The fill pipe was not bonded with a grounding wire. Recommended installation of a means to bond the fill piping.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 June 2024
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel Rep provided proof via eamil of bonding wire installation, photo uploaded to documents tab.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 31 May 2024 Resolved

A suitable metal marine type strainer, meeting the requirements of the engine manufacturer, must be fitted in the fuel supply line in the engine compartment. Strainers must be leak free. Strainers must be the type of opening on top for cleaning screens. A drip pan fitted with flame screen must be installed under gasoline strainers. The fuel strainer did not have a metallic drip pan underneath. Recommended installation of a suitable strainer drip pan to shield the strainer from fire and impact.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 June 2024
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel Rep provided proof via eamil of suitable fuel strainers, photo uploaded to documents tab.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 31 May 2024 Resolved

Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. Portable lights were not found on board. Recommended purchase of and keep on board (02) portable lights.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 June 2024
Resolved 20 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel Rep provided proof via eamil of two functional portable lights, photo uploaded to documents tab.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 5 June 2023 Resolved

Vessel missing 02 distress flares. had 04 day/night onboard.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 June 2023
Resolved 9 June 2023
Resolution: Photo of newly purchased, additional 03 day/night flares provided.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 4 June 2021 Resolved

Vessel must carry an approved first aid kit. Amonia inhalants are missing. Obtain current amonia inhalants.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 July 2021
Resolved 16 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel provided nonexpired ammonia inhalants.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 6 March 2020 Resolved

Name of vessel and hailing port not present as required. Post name of vessel and hailing port as required -46CFR67.123(b) For vessels having a square bow, the name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the bow in a manner to avoid obliteration. The name and hailing port must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel name and hailing port posted as required by 46 CFR 123(b).

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 4 June 2019 Resolved

Remount or label the portable fire extinguisher currently located in the head as the extinguisher is not in plain view.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2019
Resolved 22 July 2019
Resolution: Fire extinguisher location was properly marked

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 4 June 2019 Resolved

Properly mount fire extinguisher at the operating station so that it cannot fall during operation.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2019
Resolved 22 July 2019
Resolution: Fire extinguisher was properly remounted at operating station

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 4 June 2019 Resolved

Provide updated chart, corrected through June 2019. Current chart was corrected through 2016.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2019
Resolved 22 July 2019
Resolution: Owner provided proof of newly purchased charts

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 5 November 2018 Resolved

Port and starboard structural engine mount cracked. Needs to be repaired

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 29 November 2018
Resolved 19 November 2018
Resolution: Port and Starboard engine mounts were welded to satisfactory fix all cracks.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 5 November 2018 Resolved

Port and starboard bow deck angle cracked. Needs to be repaired

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2018
Resolved 19 November 2018
Resolution: Port and Starboard bow deck angle edges were satisfactory welded to fix all broken and cracked welds

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 5 November 2018 Resolved

Man overboard ladder has cracked weld. Needs to be repaired

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 November 2018
Resolved 19 November 2018
Resolution: All cracked welds were grinded out and welded so that the structural integrity was restored.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 5 November 2018 Resolved

Starboard running light cracked. Needs to be repaired

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 29 November 2018
Resolved 19 November 2018
Resolution: New starboard sidelight was provided.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)

Issued 5 June 2017 Resolved

New life ring need retro tape.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 June 2017
Resolved 19 June 2017
Resolution: Retro tape put on life ring.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements

Issued 5 June 2017 Resolved

Post EAP hotline.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 June 2017
Resolved 19 June 2017
Resolution: Hotline posted.

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Pump

Issued 15 June 2016 Resolved

Repair/replace hydraulic steering helm pump.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 June 2016
Resolved 17 June 2016
Resolution: Owner replace helm pump

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment

Issued 28 April 2016 Resolved

DAPI enrollment not provided for deckhand. Provide proof of DAPI enrollment for all crew.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Vessel owner notified us via email deckhand is no longer employed with company so there is no need to have them on the DAPI enrollment sheet.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 28 April 2016 Resolved

Wiring with plastic supports. Replace with proper metallic supports.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2016
Resolved 11 May 2016
Resolution: Proper supports installed on all wiring.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard

Issued 28 April 2016 Resolved

Port side aft bench not properly supported. Properly secure bench.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2016
Resolved 11 May 2016
Resolution: Benches secured.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables

Issued 28 April 2016 Resolved

Charts and tides and currents are not up to date. Provide current charts and publications.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2016
Resolved 11 May 2016
Resolution: Updated tides and currents provided.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Abandon Ship

Issued 28 April 2016 Resolved

Required drills not logged. Conduct man overboard and abandon ship drills and log.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2016
Resolved 11 May 2016
Resolution: Drills recorded in ship's log.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire

Issued 28 April 2016 Resolved

Required drills not logged. Conduct and log fire fighting drills and training.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 May 2016
Resolved 11 May 2016
Resolution: Drills recorded in ship's log.

Ownership record

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