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LADY JOSEPHINE
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named LADY JOSEPHINE
LADY JOSEPHINE is a 2008 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 27 inspections since 2007, most recently in May 2026, along with 18 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2023.
Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 May 2026.
- Built
- 2008
- Last inspected
- 27 May 2026
- Documentation
- Case Pending · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2008–2023
Identity
1209453
WDE3960
922823
Flag
UNITED STATES
367346580
Maury page id
psix-922823
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
16 calendar years (2007–2026)
The 27 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)75.1 ft × 18.0 ft × 6.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 52 / net 35
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)75.1 ft × 18.0 ft × 6.7 ft
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMID CITY STEEL · LA CROSSE, WI, UNITED STATES · built 2008
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portALEXANDRIA, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationCase Pending · issued 15 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it35 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
34 - Displacement, Gross Ton
52 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
34 - Displacement, Gross Ton
52 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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
WDK8531MMSI 367346580 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 23 May 2019, expires 23 May 2029
WDE3960MMSI 367346580 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 1 April 2008, cancelled 2 June 2018
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.
Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
POTOMAC TAXI IV Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 1467902 · 6 September 2023 · activity 7786765Inspection history · 27
27 May 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8383504
5 June 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8158579
18 June 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7937687
6 September 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7786354
6 September 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7786765
15 March 2023
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7641554
17 January 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7622475
8 June 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7472106
23 February 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7144474
10 July 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7002321
22 May 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6716824
21 October 2018
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6571070
8 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6504358
7 April 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Washington DC · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6387399
29 January 2018
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6345161
12 January 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6338528
20 April 2017
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6131562
16 March 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5834752
16 June 2014
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4893276
20 June 2012
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4350951
21 April 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3457631
1 October 2008
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3350850
9 September 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3321045
11 July 2008
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3295664
6 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3270350
4 April 2008
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3172805
1 September 2007
Internal Structural Exam · Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · Welding Related Inspections Qualification Testing · Hull Examination · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3158488
Deficiency record · 18
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 June 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 176.810(c)
Each item of lifesaving equipment with an expiration date on it must be replaced if the expiration date has passed.
- Vessel ring bouy water light had an expired battery.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
13101 - 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.
Vessel Operator reported that the vessel is experiencing a reduction of power to the Port main engine while underway. Vessel is unable to go in reverse.
Determine cause of power reduction and prove proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.200
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 March 2023
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must: Be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Marine Inspector discovered two ring lifebuoys with a wasted grab line.
46CFR117.70(b)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 October 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of battery charging system and cause of failure. Sea Trials must be conducted with attending Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 8 August 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: No Call Sign.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 16 March 2016
Resolved
Provide on board 01 type A-II portable fire extinguisher. Vessel has 03 B-I and 01 B-II.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 4 April 2008
Resolved
Provide onboard FCC Safety Certificate and FCC Station License.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 4 April 2008
Resolved
Provide onboard copies of 46 CFR 166-199 (T) and 47 CFR.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Training Manual (lifesaving)
Issued 4 April 2008
Resolved
Provide a copy of crews training and operation manual to OCMI upon development.
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 4 April 2008
Resolved
Ensure all crewmembers receive proper orientation and training prior to operating with passengers for hire.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 4 April 2008
Resolved
Replace fire and bilge pump motors with 50C approved motors.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor
Issued 20 March 2008
Resolved
Vessel is not fitted with the proper sized anchor, per 46 CFR 184.300. Mfg label on anchor presently (Danforth #94023) indicates that it is not designed for a vessel 78 ft long.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 20 March 2008
Resolved
Flashing green light on top of pilot house is not in compliance with the NAV rules. Prior to using this light, per Sea Craft Design Dwg 422-01 & MSC's comment #1 noted in MSC's letter dated Feb 27, 2008, S# E2-0800600 approval must be obtained from the cognizant OCMI.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 20 March 2008
Resolved
Per MSC's letter dated Jan 17, 2008, S# E1-0800191 provide supporting calculations on the independent fuel tank which demonstrate a safety factor of 4:1 with a 4 ft head above the tank top, as required by 46 CFR Table 182.440(a)(1). Note Sea Craft Design submitted calculations to the USCG MSC on 10 March 2008 and review pending.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 20 March 2008
Resolved
Provide mfg documentation on the Cummings/Onan generator which reflects the generators are rated at 50 degree's C, change name plate data or de-rate accordingly per 46 CFR 183.320(b).
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 20 March 2008
Resolved
Provide mfg documentation on the Fire & Bilge pump electric motors which reflect they are rated at 50 degree's C per 46 CFR 183.320(b). Or obtain replace motors with motors of the same size that have a temperature rating of 50 degree C.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Stability Instructions
Issued 20 March 2008
Resolved
Fixed Ballast "Steel Plates" must be verified per Sea Craft Design Fixed Ballast Plan, Dwg 191-01, Rev -, dated 3/14/2008 and must be noted and installed per the vessels Stability letter (USCG MSC review & letter issue pending).
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 20 March 2008
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers for hire conduct a subsequent COI inspection with the Cognizant OCMI. This inspection shall include an underway operational test and inspect each system onboard.
Casualty record · 2
6 July 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3270350
6 September 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7786765
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.