SMILE HIGH III

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

SMILE HIGH III is a 2011 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 18 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2021.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 April 2026.

Built: 2011
Last inspected: 27 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 24
Deficiencies: 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2021

Identity

1230786

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WDG3340

1103105

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1103105

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations20

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded1

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

The 24 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 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.

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

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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspection history · 24

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

Deficiency record · 18

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)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Observed the installed lights illuminating.

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

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Observed the operation and functionality of the required tools to facilitate the auxiliary means of steering.

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)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Observed up to date charts and chart booklets.

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)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Observed arrangement and operation of life buoy arrangement to be rapidly cast loose.

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

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 May 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Observed garbage placard.

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)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 July 2023
Resolved 30 June 2023
Resolution: Conducted MOB and fire drill. All sat.

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

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 23 June 2023
Resolution: O/O installed new controller in kind. Operational test completed.

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)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2023
Resolved 23 June 2023
Resolution: 11 lifejackets provided with new retro reflective tape.

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)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2023
Resolved 23 June 2023
Resolution: Lifeline was routed appropriatley.

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)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 June 2023
Resolved 23 June 2023
Resolution: Wire penetration was sealed with approved material.

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.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 29 April 2021
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: Owner attached bonding wire to the ground.

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.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 May 2021
Resolved 20 May 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced expired asprin with new.

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.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 23 May 2019
Resolution: Vessel rep had appropriate and up-to-date charts on board.

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.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2017
Resolved 8 June 2017
Resolution: First aid kit is 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.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2017
Resolved 22 June 2017
Resolution: Lifejackets had retroreflective tape replaced.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)

Issued 10 May 2017 Resolved

Vessel name worn on life ring. Mark vessel name on life ring.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 May 2017
Resolved 8 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel name properly shown 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.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 11 May 2016
Resolution: High-water alarm for fwd compartment was labeled, made operable, and light was repaired.

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.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 May 2016
Resolved 11 May 2016
Resolution: EAP training for all crew and supervisors was provided.

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. 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.