SOUTHERN STAR

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O)

SOUTHERN STAR is a 2008 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 18 deficiencies and 7 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2025.

Records from 2012 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 5 May 2026.

Built: 2008
Last inspected: 5 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 26
Deficiencies: 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 7 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 5 May 2026

Recorded inspections26

…physical examinations21

…with no type recorded5

Deficiencies 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

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

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

1214700

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WDE6440

936823

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-936823

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.0 ft × 30.0 ft × 7.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 32 / net 25

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderGOLD COAST YACHTS INC · ST CROIX · built 2008

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationTwin Hull

Hailing portHANALEI, HI

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational

DocumentationValid · issued 4 December 2025 · expires 31 January 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 it32 - Simplified, Gross Ton
25 - 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 · 26

5 May 2026 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Lihue · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8361969

8 September 2025 Plan Review "T" Boat · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Lihue · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8230689

3 September 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Lihue · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8225686

22 May 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8146842

11 April 2025 Plan Review "T" Boat · Hull Examination

Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Lihue · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8123743

3 September 2024 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Lihue · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7994796

13 August 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7980708

13 August 2024 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · OP location-Sector Honolulu Prevention Department- Lihue · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7980769

29 November 2023 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7831491

20 October 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7810246

25 June 2023 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7727427

23 June 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7735405

15 December 2022 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7617125

27 September 2022 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7567312

13 December 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7366832

30 November 2021 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7360483

1 July 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7255112

29 September 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7067867

5 December 2019 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6868133

10 September 2019 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6808838

24 February 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6673448

14 December 2018 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6597927

29 January 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6345753

1 December 2017 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6316614

8 September 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6270612

4 November 2016 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6038545

Deficiency record · 18

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

Issued 3 September 2025 Resolved

A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. Bilge pump indicator at helm not operational. Provide visual indicator for bilge pump. 46 CFR 182.530(c)

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2025
Resolution: Auto bilge pump lights operational.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 3 September 2025 Resolved

A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed mush have the following equipment at the operating station: a light to indicate discharge, and and audible alarm that sounds upon discharge. Starboard audible alarm at operating station not operational. Provide audible alarm for starboard pre-engineered fixed gas extinguisher at operating station. 46 CF 181.420(b)

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 September 2025
Resolution: Fire boy starboard audible alram opeartional.

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

Issued 3 September 2025 Resolved

In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped: Double hose clamping is required where practicable. Missing double hose clamps on stbd engine exhaust. Provide double hose clamps. 46 CFR 182.410 (d) (1)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 October 2025
Resolved 9 September 2025
Resolution: Double hose clamps provided.

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

Issued 3 September 2025 Resolved

All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Port side drip-less shaft bearing leaking, almost a steady stream. Make adjustments to bearing/packing and provide leak free drip-less bearing. 46 CFR 182.100

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 October 2025
Resolved 10 September 2025
Resolution: New port side dripless packing installed.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Insulation wetted through (oil)

Issued 27 September 2022 Resolved

MI found 3 diesel strainers without caps or plugs preventing leakage from drain valve. Provide and prove installed caps or plugs. Valves for removing water or impurities from diesel in water traps or strainers are permitted. These valves must be provided with caps or plugs to prevent fuel leakage.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2022
Resolved 11 October 2022
Resolution: Caps have been installed to prevent accidental leakage from drain valves.

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

Issued 27 September 2022 Resolved

MI found the ships horn inoperable. Provide satisfactory repairs and prove horn is capable of prescribed intentions as per Navigational Rules. A vessel of 20 meters or more in length shall be provided with a bell in addition to a whistle. Whistle frequency 250-700Hz, Sound signal intensity and range of audibility in direction of maximum intensity of the whistle and at a distance of 1 meter from it, a sound pressure level in at least 1/3rd-octave band within the range of frequencies 180-700Hz(+/-1%).

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2022
Resolved 11 October 2022
Resolution: Provided serviceable sound signal.

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

Issued 27 September 2022 Resolved

MI found life jacket placard not posted for passengers to view. Provide correct placard and prove its posted in common area near life jackets. Placards contains instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2022
Resolved 11 October 2022
Resolution: Provided placard in common area visible to crew and passengers.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities

Issued 27 September 2022 Resolved

MI found toilets leaking bowl fluids from the base of the bowl and running down the deck. Provide satisfactory seals and prove bowls are no longer leaking. At each inspection toilet and washing spaces, may be examined to determine that they are serviceable and in a sanitary condition.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 October 2022
Resolved 11 October 2022
Resolution: Toilet bowls are no longer leaking onto the deck and appear in serviceable condition.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills

Issued 29 September 2020 Resolved

Drills are required to performed in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector. Vessel is in an inactive status IAW CVC-WI-08(1) and drills have been deferred until vessel operations resume. Drills must be satisfactorily demonstrated in the presence of a CG MI prior to the carriage of passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 July 2021
Resolved 1 July 2021
Resolution: Completed satisfactory drills

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

Issued 21 September 2019 Resolved

Provisions must be made for the closing of all supply and exhaust ducts in a machinery space protected by a fixed fire extinguishing system. The installed vent closures for both engine rooms are inoperable. Provide operational means of closing vent ducts.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 September 2019
Resolved 21 September 2019
Resolution: Both vent closures were maintenanced and proved operational prior to the inspections completion.

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

Issued 20 September 2019 Resolved

A minimum of 12 CG approved flares are required. 5 of the provided flares had expired. Provide 5 flares.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 September 2019
Resolved 21 September 2019
Resolution: 5 USCG approved flares provided prior to inspections completion.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 10 September 2019 Resolved

EPIRB Disposable hydrostatic releases must be replaced 2 years after placed in service. The provided hydro release was in service longer than 2 years. Provide a new hyrdro release.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 21 September 2019
Resolved 21 September 2019
Resolution: New hydrostatic release was provided prior to insepctions completion.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 14 December 2018 Resolved

Fire protection systems are required to be maitained and serviceable. The Galley Hood fire extinguishing system required in 181.425 is showing signs of corrosion and servicablility is in question. Have galley hood fire extinguishing system inspected, serviced and tested by an NFPA qualified technician. Extended requirement date due to lack of parts of island.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 December 2018
Resolved 10 January 2019
Resolution: New system installed and satisfactorily tested.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 14 December 2018 Resolved

Portable fire extinguisher are required to be servicable. The portable extinguisher in the bar area was excessivley corroded. Renew fire extinguisher.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 December 2018
Resolved 14 December 2018
Resolution: Extinguisher was renewed prior to inspection ending.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts

Issued 14 December 2018 Resolved

Life floats are required to be stowed attached to a float free link. 3 of the 4 rafts were not connected in tandem or to a float free link. Stow life rafts properly.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 December 2018
Resolved 14 December 2018
Resolution: Life floats were properly riggged prior to completion of inspection.

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Condition

Issued 12 December 2017 Resolved

46 CFR 176.810 - at each portable fire extinguisher shall be inspected for corrosion and general condition. The portable extinguisher for the galley and the bridge both showed signes of excessive corrosion. Provide new fire extinguishers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 December 2017
Resolution: Vessels crew provided two new extinguishers from company stocks prior to completion of inspection.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight

Issued 12 December 2017 Resolved

Each life float must have a floating waterligt attached by at least 18' of buoyant line. The vessel has four life floats on board and not one floating waterlight is attached to a life float. Provide one floating waterlight for each life float.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 December 2017
Resolution: Floating waterlights were properly affixed to each life float prior to completion of inspection.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link

Issued 12 December 2017 Resolved

Each life float is required to be secured to the vessel by a painter and a float free link. Upon reinstallation after dry dock the float free link was not installed. Provide float-free link prior to sailing in water depths greater than length of the painter (100').

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 January 2018
Resolution: Verified that float-free link was installed and properly rigged.

Casualty record · 7

14 May 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4316502

1 January 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4779679

8 September 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 6270612

24 February 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 6673448

23 June 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 2 injured · activity 7735405

13 August 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7980708

22 May 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 8146842

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.