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GENE FLATOW

GENE FLATOW is a 2008 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 34 inspections since 2008, most recently in September 2025, along with 23 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2014.

Records from 2008 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 19 September 2025.

Built
2008
Last inspected
19 September 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WDE5486
963102
Flag
UNITED STATES
367367430
Maury page id
psix-963102

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded3
Years with a record 17 calendar years (2008–2025)
The 34 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)67.1 ft × 26.6 ft × 7.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 57 / net 39
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)67.1 ft × 26.6 ft × 7.7 ft
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGLADDING-HEARN SHIPBUILDING · SOMERSET, MA, UNITED STATES · built 2008
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portBROOKLYN, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 16 September 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it57 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
39 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net 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

WDE5486MMSI 367367430 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 May 2018, expires 9 July 2028
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.

Inspection history · 34

19 September 2025 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8237391
8 November 2024 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8032005
31 October 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8027552
12 September 2024 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8000572
6 September 2023 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7786066
13 October 2022 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7575446
4 October 2022 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7571023
13 April 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7431971
19 October 2021 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7335677
13 October 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7075856
8 May 2020 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6950379
10 September 2019 DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6808132
18 October 2018 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6563531
4 April 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6385147
28 December 2017 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6329636
13 October 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6286984
25 August 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6251301
13 April 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6123502
12 October 2016 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6020657
19 April 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5857324
19 November 2015 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5766445
22 August 2014 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4962578
20 August 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4961073
7 March 2014 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4818059
28 February 2012 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4259555
19 February 2012 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4248037
19 February 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4248770
13 September 2011 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4144796
13 September 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4145921
8 December 2010 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4024673
17 November 2010 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3894183
30 December 2009 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3656428
10 November 2008 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3365276
21 October 2008 Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3348907

Deficiency record · 23

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 September 2025 Resolved
Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway. Observed electrical cable coupling for Starboard floodlight on collision bulkhead penetration wasted in forward peak tank. 46 CFR 183.220(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 October 2025
Resolved 3 October 2025
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of STBD Forepeak bulkhead cable penetration repair.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 31 October 2024 Resolved
"A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years." Vessel did not complete its next DDX/ISE by its due date of 31OCT2024. Complete a credit DDX/ISE. 46 CFR 176.600(c)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 8 November 2024
Resolution: Completed Credit Dry-Dock and Internal Structural Exam.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 September 2024 Resolved
Operational test of the means provided for pumping bilges... While testing vsl bilge system, MI identified three inoperable automatic bilge pumps.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 October 2024
Resolution: Recieved photo/ email that pump was reconnected, tested, and found to be in proper operations.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 12 September 2024 Resolved
Provisions must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or sloops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a spare protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent... While testing the port after fire campers, MI identified missing springs from system preventing fire damper closure.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 September 2024
Resolution: Cleared on the spot
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 12 September 2024 Resolved
For fixed gas fire extinguishing system, the owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. While conducting inspection, MI observed outdated servicing tags for manual release on port/ starboard side.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 October 2024
Resolution: Received report dated 18SEP2024. Under Documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 September 2024 Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced... MI identified 01 lifejacket with a large tear.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 September 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 18 October 2018 Resolved
46CFR182.465(h) PROVISION MUST BE MADE FOR CLOSING ALL SUPPLY AND EXHAUST DUCT DISCHARGE OPENINGS FOR A SPACE PROTECTED BY A FIXED GAS EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM. 3 OF 4 FIRE DAMPERS INOPERABLE. FIRE DAMPER OPERATION MUST BE WITNESSED TO SATISFACTION OF COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 October 2018
Resolution: RECTIFIED.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Ventilation
Issued 12 October 2016 Resolved
Port engineroom vent closure for the fan does not properly close. Prove proper operation. 46 CFR 182.460(k)(1).
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 October 2016
Resolution: Owner sent appropriate video attesting to operation of the port engine room vent closure (dampner).
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 12 October 2016 Resolved
Port #2 compartment installed bilge strainer not properly attached. 46 CFR 182.510(b).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 October 2016
Resolved 12 October 2016
Resolution: Cleared on the spot.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Not on Board
Issued 12 October 2016 Resolved
IBAs are being serviced. Prove proper installation. 46 CFR 180.207(b).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 October 2016
Resolved 2 November 2016
Resolution: Owner attested to proper installation of IBAs aboard vessel.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 12 October 2016 Resolved
Port lazarette automatic bilge pump float not properly mounted. Prove proper operation. 46 CFR 182.520(e).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 October 2016
Resolved 12 October 2016
Resolution: Owner sent over appropriate photograph, attesting to appropriate operation of port lazerette automatic bilge pump float.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 12 October 2016 Resolved
Excess diesel fuel in drip pan under fuel filter on port and starboard engines from filter changing. Properly clean.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 October 2016
Resolved 12 October 2016
Resolution: Cleared on the spot.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)
Issued 19 February 2012 Resolved
VSL struck bottom. Diver reports damage to both props and skegs. Submit diver report and make repairs prior to the carriage of passengers to the satisfaction of the attending CG Inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 February 2012
Resolution: All repairs were completed satisfactorily
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Gear, Timing
Issued 13 September 2011 Resolved
Make permanent repair to vessel reduction gear and perform underway sea trail in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 September 2011
Resolution: Vessel made permanent repair to reduction gear. Performed satisfactory underway sea trials in the presence of a CGMI.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 30 December 2009 Resolved
Ensure all electrical submersible pumps are equipped with positive action valves.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 January 2010
Resolved 28 January 2010
Resolution: Received digital photograph from vessel representative for new installation of positive action valves.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 30 December 2009 Resolved
Provide current FCC Station authorization. Vessel is restricted to 1000 feet from shore.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 January 2010
Resolved 28 January 2010
Resolution: Received copy of new FCC Station authorization certificate.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 30 December 2009 Resolved
Replace damaged life ring.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 January 2010
Resolved 28 January 2010
Resolution: New life ring installed.
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 4 November 2008 Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers conduct new to zone inspection.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 November 2008
Resolved 10 November 2008
Resolution: Conducted new to zone inspection.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 4 November 2008 Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers conduct underway drills.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 November 2008
Resolved 10 November 2008
Resolution: Conducted satisfactory fire and man overboard drills.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 4 November 2008 Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers prove enrollment in an approved drug and alcohol program.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 November 2008
Resolved 10 November 2008
Resolution: DAPI program is place for all employees and company.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 4 November 2008 Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers provide appropriate logs, charts and publications to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 November 2008
Resolved 10 November 2008
Resolution: All appropriate logs, charts and publications are on-board.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Waste Management Plan
Issued 4 November 2008 Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers provide waste management plan.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 November 2008
Resolved 10 November 2008
Resolution: Waste management plan cleared.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 4 November 2008 Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers post COI and COD. (while COD does not require posting, vessel reps claim this is their normal procedure). At time of temp COI issuance, COD was still pending.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 November 2008
Resolved 10 November 2008
Resolution: Owner produced new COD.

Casualty record · 3

13 September 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4145921
19 February 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4248770
20 August 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4961073
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.