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BARNSTABLE
BARNSTABLE is a 2008 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 2017, most recently in July 2026, along with 18 deficiencies — 3 with no resolution recorded — and 6 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2025.
Records from 2012 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 1 July 2026.
- Built
- 2008
- Last inspected
- 1 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 18 recorded · 3 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 6 investigations · 2012–2025
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
1 July 2026
…with no type recorded6
Deficiencies
18 recorded · 3
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date2
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
5 calendar years (2017–2026)
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
1205154
9472438
WDP4450
878916
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-878916
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)197.7 ft × 54.0 ft × 18.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 1,555 / net 1,222
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)197.7 ft × 54.0 ft × 18.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 2,200 / net 660
BuilderATLANTIC MARINE FLORIDA LLC · JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2008
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portWOODS HOLE, MA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 13 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 it1555 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
1222 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
1332 - Displacement, Gross Ton
2200 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
660 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
1222 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
1332 - Displacement, Gross Ton
2200 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
660 - Convention (Subpart B), 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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 20
1 July 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8421137
12 February 2026
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8309843
9 December 2025
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8279818
9 December 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8293992
5 December 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8290731
22 October 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8270573
25 September 2025
Vessel Attendance · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8240246
29 July 2025
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8197405
29 July 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8197694
16 July 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8186999
25 June 2025
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8167203
6 June 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8153848
17 April 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8113187
17 April 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8118692
15 April 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8148024
24 January 2025
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8069395
14 November 2024
In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8028067
12 November 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8033747
21 April 2023
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Construction Oversight · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7685916
20 September 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6271108
Deficiency record · 18
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 February 2026
Resolved
Electric installations on vessels must ensure: 2. Protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. In the Electronics Space on the 02 deck, numerous electrical deficiencies:
1. A 120v outlet is missing the face plate.
2. The distribution panel is missing a blank on a removed breaker.
3. There is modified wiring, routed over the door on the interior side. The paneling has been pulled back and installed improperly.
Correct the above items to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI within 30 days.
46CFR 111.01-1
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 February 2026
Resolved
In accordance with the above regulation: There are dead- end wires in vicinity of the "EMER DEISEL GEN BATT
CHARGER". Remove or provide enclosure.
46CFR 111.01-1
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 7 January 2026
No resolution recorded
A main transverse watertight bulkhead may not have non-watertight penetrations below the bulkhead deck unless the margin line is more than 9 inches below the bulkhead
deck at the intersection of the margin line and the line formed by the intersection of the plane of the main
transverse watertight bulkhead and the shell. Ventilation ducts penetrating MTWB 74 are non-watertight. Bolted steel plates to make the ventilation ducts watertight have been approved as a temporary repair. Install by 21Jan26.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 7 January 2026
No resolution recorded
Provide repair proposal, remove non-watertight penetrations (vent ducting), and make permanent repairs to make MTWB 74 watertight prior to next credit drydock 2027.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 25 September 2025
No resolution recorded
The following plans must be submitted for Coast Guard review in accordance with 46 CFR 110.25-3:
Elementary and isometric or deck wiring plans, including the location of each cable splice, a list of symbols, and the manufacturer's name and identification of each item of electrical equipment, of each: public address system. Submit to MSC electrical plans for PA system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 25 September 2025
Resolved
Fire door FOSCLE-S-15 not properly latching. Repair.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 25 June 2025
Resolved
For vessels required to meet the damage stability standards of subpart H of this chapter, when Class 1 doors are installed below a deck the molded line of which at its lowest point at side is less than 7 feet (2.14 meters) above the deepest load line, an indicator light for each door which warns when the door is open must be installed on the bridge All watertight door indicators had been modified to restrict the actuator from coming into contact with the watertight door resulting in the open/close status of each of the watertight door not being displayed at the bridge. Repair or replace indicator devices. 46CFR170.255(e)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 June 2025
Resolved
Vital systems that are automatically or remotely controlled must be provided with instrumentation to monitor system parameters necessary for the safe and effective operation of the system. The installed Trident alarm panel was displaying fault codes for systems that the Chief Engineer claimed were not actual faults due to improper wiring. Provide proof of proper vital systems operation and alarm panel indicators.46CFR62.25-1(a)(4)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 April 2025
Resolved
All installations of marine diesel engines must be suitable for intended service. Starboard Maine Diesel Engine is experiencing a high crank case pressure alarm. Affect repairs to the satisfaction of a Marine Inspector prior to returning to commercial service.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 15 January 2025
Resolved
Doors in ‘‘A’’ Class bulkheads shall be Class A–60, A–30, or A–15. OCMI approved the use of an A-60 class door in the galley/crew lounge area in which a fire may orginianate that provides direct access to the stairwell in lieu of a continous A class bulkhead. Door installed is not an A-60 class door. Provide an A-60 class door acceptable to the local OCMI.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 January 2025
Resolved
In the event of alterations involving the safety of the vessel, the applicable plans shall be submitted for Marine Safety Center approval covering the proposed work. Provide Marine Safety Center approved plans for the following:
(a) KA Dwg. No. 202305 A-11 Doors, Windows & Manhole Schedule
(b) KA Doc. No. 202305 T-0 Calc 07 Pilot [name withheld] Calcs
c) K&A Dwg. No. 202305 M-6 Generator Room Ventilation Mods
(d) KA Dwg. No. 202305 P-1 Bilge Piping Mods
(e) K&A Dwg. No. 202305 S-8, Deck Tie Downs and Details
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 January 2025
Resolved
A complete inspection shall be such as to insure that
the arrangements, material, piping, and other equipment
fully comply with the applicable regulations for such vessel and are in accordance with approved plans. Make any modifications necessary to bilge piping system once bilge piping system drawing is approved by Marine Safety Center to the satisfication of the attending USCG MI no later than 30Jun2025.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
When, because of a change in the character of the vessel's route, the vessel does not comply with the requirements of the COI previously issued, an amended certificate may be issued. Vessel shall conduct a new to zone COI with Sector Southeast New England prior to vessel operations.
46 CFR 2.01-5(c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
Each vessel must have stability letter issued by the Coast Guard before the vessel is placed into service. The delivery stability reviewed by the Marine Safety Center is sufficient for the vessel's voyage from Mobile, AL to Fairhaven, MA. Prior to any other operations the vessel is required to obtain an approved stability letter from the Marine Safety Center.
46 CFR 170.120(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
Insofar as is reasonable and practicable, Type 1 stairways should not give direct access to a space in which a fire may originate. An A-60 door is installed on the foc'sle deck of the stairway giving direct access to the crews lounge, a space in which a stove is installed. The door shall be sealed in accordance with the approved drawing and MSC Approval Letter H2-2304219. Any alternate arrangement shall be approved by Sector Southeast New England.
46 CFR 72.05-20(f)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
Each vessel required to have a general emergency alarm system must have an amplifier-type announcing system that will supplement the general emergency alarm. Public Address system was not operational/installed.
46 CFR 113.50-5
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
As an alternative to the survival craft requirements of 46 CFR 199.201, vessels may carry inflatable buoyant apparatus having an aggregate capacity sufficient to accommodate 67 percent of the total number of persons on board. The current survival craft on the vessel are three 128 person Life Rafts with approval number 160.151/161/0. Install approved inflatable buoyant apparatus or obtain approval from Sector Southeast New England for current arrangement.
46 CFR 199.630(g)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 21 April 2023
Resolved
Means shall be provided for closing all openings to the space protected from outside such space. The exhaust ventilation for the EDG space was unable to be secured during the fire drill without the use of a ladder. It took several minutes to find a ladder and secure ventilation. Provide designated ladder or permanent means to allow for proper ventilation closure.
46 CFR 76.15-35(c)
Casualty record · 6
10 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4439429
17 April 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8118692
29 July 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8197694
22 October 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8270573
5 December 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8290731
9 December 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8293992
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.
Recorded names · 1
HOS NORTH STAR (2012). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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.