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MOONDANCECAT

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

MOONDANCECAT is a 2007 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 16 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2025, along with 34 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2018.

Records from 2008 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 21 July 2025.

Built
2007
Last inspected
21 July 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
16
Deficiencies
34 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2008–2018

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 21 July 2025
Recorded inspections16
…physical examinations15
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 34 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

US Official No.
1198512
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDD7806
MISLE id
872295
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-872295

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)55.0 ft × 30.0 ft × 10.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 44 / net 35
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSEA ISLAND BOAT WORKS INC · MT PLEASANT, SC, UNITED STATES · built 2007
Hull materialWood
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portBUFFALO, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 17 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it44 - Simplified, Gross Ton
35 - Simplified, 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 · 16

21 July 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8192539
9 July 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7985516
9 August 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7764330
8 June 2022 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7465250
17 May 2022 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7454817
30 November 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7359189
30 August 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7302668
2 June 2020 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6966215
18 June 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6704916
6 June 2018 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6436153
19 April 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6394808
20 February 2018 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6358989
5 February 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6358926
19 May 2017 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6149930
30 November 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6049802
8 July 2016 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5939162

Deficiency record · 34

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 9 July 2024 Resolved
Vessel Certificate of Documentation was not available at the time of inspection. Any vessel of at least 5 net tons who engages in coastwise trade must have a certificate of documentation. Vessel owner shall provide marine inspectors with a copy of the updated certificate of inspection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 July 2024
Resolved 10 July 2024
Resolution: Vessel Owner provided local marine inspectors with a copy of the updated COD.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 8 June 2022 Resolved
CP1- Flares were found expired. Vessel owner/operator shall replace with the proper amount of flares for the vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 June 2022
Resolved 9 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner operator provided the vessel with new flares.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 8 June 2022 Resolved
Battery in the vessels strobe light was found expired. Vessel Owner/Operator shall replace with a battery of the approved type.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 June 2022
Resolved 9 June 2022
Resolution: Owner/Operator supplied the vessel with a new battery for the strobe light.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 June 2022 Resolved
08 adult sized life jackets were found deteriorated. MI witnessed the tearing of the life jackets to ensure they were not placed back in service. Vessel owner/operator shall replace the life jackets and ensure they are labelled IAW applicable cfr's.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 June 2022
Resolved 9 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel Owner/Operator supplied the vessel with 08 new adult lifejackets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 8 June 2022 Resolved
Distress signal box was not labelled. Vessel owner/operator shall label the box "DISTRESS SIGNALS"
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 June 2022
Resolved 9 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner/operator labeled the stowage container accordingly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 June 2022 Resolved
Life Jacket stowed under the vessels seating area were not provided with a quantity at the location of stowage. Vessel owner/operator shall label life jacket stowage accordingly.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 June 2022
Resolved 9 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel Owner/Operator labeled IAW with applicable CFR.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 August 2021 Resolved
The forward life-jacket box labeling was worn off and deteriorated. 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. Vessel owner/operator should replace the labeling accordingly.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 September 2021
Resolved 15 September 2021
Resolution: storage bags were properly labeled.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 30 August 2021 Resolved
During the inspection of the forward trampolines, it was identified the PVC piping surrounding the trampoline was cracked in several locations. At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Vessel owner/operator should replace the cracked PVC with the same or similar material.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 September 2021
Resolved 15 September 2021
Resolution: trampoline PVC was repaired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 July 2019 Resolved
Provide storage for all life jackets accessible for passengers.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 July 2019
Resolved 1 July 2019
Resolution: Stowage corrected prior to MI's departure.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 1 July 2019 Resolved
Trampoline PVC tubing require repair to secure section with netting.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 July 2019
Resolved 1 July 2019
Resolution: Item corrected prior to MI's departure.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 July 2019 Resolved
Replace emergency lighting installation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 July 2019
Resolved 1 July 2019
Resolution: Light replaced with sat results.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 6 June 2018 Resolved
Provide on board original COD
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 July 2018
Resolved 24 July 2018
Resolution: Email provided with copy of COD provided.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 June 2018 Resolved
Provide process and point of contact phone number how you intend to comply with passenger count regulations
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 6 June 2018
Resolved 11 July 2018
Resolution: Plan with POC's received via email with special note inserted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 June 2018 Resolved
Provide on board operable ring buoy light.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 July 2018
Resolved 24 July 2018
Resolution: Photo received showing required markings.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 June 2018 Resolved
Provide copy of submitted MIS submitted to the U. S. Coast Guard my March 15th. (Submitted by consortium).
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 6 July 2018
Resolved 11 July 2018
Resolution: Received email copy of document.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Coaming
Issued 20 October 2017 Resolved
Permanent repair of hatch on foward starboard void will be made prior to 2018 operating season.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 May 2018
Resolved 9 July 2018
Resolution: Attended vessel finding all hatch combing repairs completed.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Coaming
Issued 8 August 2017 Resolved
Provide a repair proposal for permanent repairs of the starboard side forward hatch. The proposed repairs need to be made prior to the 2018 operating season.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 October 2017
Resolved 20 October 2017
Resolution: A repair proposal was provided for forward starboard hatch. All painted wood on all the coaming and all painted wood on all the hatches will be replaced and coated with Epoxy west system.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 24 May 2017 Resolved
Provide suitable strainer for both port and starboard raw water intakes.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2017
Resolved 7 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel operator ordered and replaced parts to correct the leaking strainers.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 24 May 2017 Resolved
Re-stencil 29 adult life jacket container in net area.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2017
Resolved 7 June 2017
Resolution: The operator restenciled the life jacket container.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 24 May 2017 Resolved
Correct sharp bends in electrical cable in port engine room.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 June 2017
Resolved 7 June 2017
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 24 May 2017 Resolved
Repair hole in bulkhead in forward part of starboard number 2 void.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 June 2017
Resolved 7 June 2017
Resolution: Attended to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 24 May 2017 Resolved
Repair leaking hose on starboard side MSD.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 June 2017
Resolved 7 June 2017
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 24 May 2017 Resolved
Repair hatch on forward starboard void.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 June 2017
Resolved 10 August 2017
Resolution: Temp repair made using additional batten and epoxy. Water hose spray test completed; no water intrusion observed.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 7 September 2016 Resolved
Provide proper contents of First Aid kit.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 October 2016
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 7 September 2016 Resolved
Provide FCC Safety Certificate.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 October 2016
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 7 September 2016 Resolved
Provide adequate, up to date navigation charts and publications.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 October 2016
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 7 September 2016 Resolved
Provide water light lanyard and life line for ring life buoy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 September 2016
Resolved 14 September 2016
Resolution: New Water light lanyard and rescue installed.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances
Issued 7 September 2016 Resolved
Provide portable lights at the operating stating and machinery spaces.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 October 2016
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 7 September 2016 Resolved
Secure #4 starboard deck support rail with fastners.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 October 2016
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 7 September 2016 Resolved
Secure bilge alarm wiring in all spaces.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 October 2016
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 7 September 2016 Resolved
Properly secure or remove dead end wiring in port bow space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 October 2016
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Washroom/Toilet › Toilet
Issued 7 September 2016 Resolved
Properly secure MSD and associated hoses.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 April 2017
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Hose
Issued 7 September 2016 Resolved
Secure bilge pump discharge hose in port engine space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 5 October 2016
Resolved 24 May 2017
Resolution: Cleared to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 8 July 2016 Resolved
Replace expired waterlight batteries, make legible vessel name.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 September 2016
Resolved 14 September 2016
Resolution: New waterlight battery and vessel placardining installed.

Casualty record · 2

27 October 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 2 injured · activity 3381899
5 February 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6358926
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.