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SMILE HIGH III
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named SMILE HIGH III
SMILE HIGH III is a 2011 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 2010, most recently in April 2026, along with 32 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2021.
Records from 2010 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 April 2026.
- Built
- 2011
- Last inspected
- 27 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 32 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2021
Identity
1230786
WDG3340
1103105
Flag
UNITED STATES
368258820
Maury page id
psix-1103105
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record
12 calendar years (2010–2026)
The 25 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)31.0 ft × 10.5 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 13 / net 10
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCOMMERCIAL WATER SPORTS INC · CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ, UNITED STATES · built 2011
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionInboard/Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portVIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 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 it13 - Simplified, Gross Ton
10 - Simplified, Net Ton
10 - Simplified, 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
WDN2098MMSI 368258820 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 May 2022, expires 27 May 2032
WDG3340MMSI 367525010 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 April 2012, cancelled 11 June 2022
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 · 25
27 April 2026
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8345274
23 June 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8165356
25 March 2025
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8099643
31 May 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7926801
8 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7907207
14 June 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7714297
20 April 2023
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7671742
25 July 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7515883
23 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7206136
22 May 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7213541
20 May 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7202656
29 April 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7200843
2 February 2021
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7127027
15 August 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7035230
23 May 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6691570
15 May 2019
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6677999
5 April 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6651786
3 October 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6553808
8 June 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6169772
10 May 2017
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6129621
6 March 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6099703
15 December 2016
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6058669
11 May 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5874729
23 March 2016
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5839389
20 November 2010
Hull Examination · Initial Certification · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3895474
Deficiency record · 32
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Vessel’s high water alarms at operating station for engine room and forward compartment did not illuminate. 46CFR 182.530(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with an auxiliary means of steering that is capable of moving the rudder from 15 degrees on one side to 15 degrees on the other side in not more than 60 seconds with the vessel at one-half its maximum service speed ahead, or 7 knots, whichever is greater. Vessel did not have the required tools onboard to facilitate an auxiliary means of steering. 46 CFR 182.620
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. Vessel did not have up to date charts. 46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
Each ring life buoy onboard must be stowed in a way that it can be rapidly cast loose. Vessel’s ring life buoy was not able to be rapidly cast loose from its securing arrangement. 46 CFR 180.70 (b)(3)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 8 May 2024
Resolved
The master or person in charge of a ship to which this section applies shall ensure that one or more placards meeting the requirements of this section are displayed in prominent locations and in sufficient numbers so that they can be read by the crew and passengers. Vessel did not have a Garbage Placard. 46 CFR 151.59
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 June 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector may require that an abandon ship or man overboard drill be held under simulated emergency conditions specified by the inspector. Due to weather and crew availability, the vessel was unable to conduct drills.
46 CFR 176.808(g)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. Vessel's throttle control was unable to engage reverse propulsion.
46 CFR 182.100
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retro-reflective material. Vessel had 11 life jackets with deteriorated retro-reflective tape.
46 CFR 185.604(h)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must: Be stowed in a way that it can be rapidly cast loose; Vessels ring life buoy lifeline was stowed in a way to prevent proper casting and function of lifeline.
46 CFR 180.70(b)(3)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible liquids or vapors are present, such as machinery spaces and paint lockers. Engine room bulkhead wire penetrations located on the forward starboard side, were not sealed.
46 CFR 177.405(e)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
All fuel tanks must be electrically bonded to a common ground. Bonding wire on fuel tank had become detached. Owner corrected on the spot.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 29 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel must carry first aid kit approved under series 160.041. Vessel's first aid kit was expired.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 15 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel did not have a navigable chart onboard. Vessel must carry adequate chart for intended voyage. Outfit vessel with adequate chart to the satisfaction of attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 10 May 2017
Resolved
Ensure first aid kit has proper items IAW 46 CFR 160.041.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 10 May 2017
Resolved
Replace retroreflective material on 5 adult and 2 child lifejackets.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 10 May 2017
Resolved
Vessel name worn on life ring. Mark vessel name on life ring.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
High water alarm for fwd compartment not working and auto bilge light out. Repair and label.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 26 April 2016
Resolved
EAP training for all crew and supervisors needs to be completed.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Provide FCC SSL, Radio Safety, and MROP
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Provide Nav Pubs
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Provide SPD
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Not on Board
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Provide VDS
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Conduct Machinery Op Test/New to Zone Inspection
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Provide first aid kit.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Provide portable lights.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Provide anchor
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Provide PFD's
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Not on Board
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Provide Ring Buoy
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Provide vent closures
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Provide fire buckets.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Provide portable bilge pumps.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 20 November 2010
Resolved
Conduct drills.
Casualty record · 1
22 May 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7213541
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.