SMILE HIGH II

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

SMILE HIGH II is a 2011 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 2018, most recently in May 2025, along with 23 deficiencies.

Records from 2018 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 May 2025.

Built: 2011
Last inspected: 16 May 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 13
Deficiencies: 23 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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 16 May 2025

Recorded inspections13

…physical examinations11

…administrative events2

Deficiencies 23 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 8 calendar years (2018–2025)

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

1232293

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WDK8547

1111542

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1111542

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 31 March 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 it10 - Simplified, Net Ton
13 - Simplified, Gross 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

A report is not offered for this hull. Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 13

16 May 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8138910

25 March 2025 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8099614

6 June 2024 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7924616

22 February 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7868591

27 April 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7666107

8 March 2023 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7646175

9 May 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7445167

29 April 2021 Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7182857

4 June 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6960744

15 May 2019 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6683126

5 April 2019 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6656587

12 April 2018 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6386624

27 March 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Myrtle Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6379325

Deficiency record · 23

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

Issued 16 May 2025 Resolved

Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. Vessel's life buoy was not in serviceable condition. //46 CFR 176.808//

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2025
Resolved 11 June 2025
Resolution: Extended 2 more weeks due to mariner being confused on what was required with rectifying the life ring. Mariner replaced with brand new type IV, CG approval 160.050/106/1, new SOLAS tape and all markings.

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

Issued 6 June 2024 Resolved

Each Floating water light on a vessel carrying only one life ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with with a corrosion-resistant clip. Clip for light was seized open and hard to open and close. 46CFR180.70(d)(3)

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 June 2024
Resolved 7 June 2024
Resolution: New corrosion resistant clip installed.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB

Issued 6 June 2024 Resolved

The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented as applicable. Records were not on board.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2024
Resolved 7 June 2024
Resolution: O/O provided required documents.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB

Issued 6 June 2024 Resolved

Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond 3 miles from the coast line of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FFC Type accepted 406 MHz EPIRB installed to automatically float free. Hydrostatic installed date was marked for 29 months in the future which is greater then the 24 months they are good for after installation. 46CFR180.164

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 6 June 2024
Resolved 6 June 2024
Resolution: O/O correctly marked hydrostatic release.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 27 April 2023 Resolved

The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Conduct drills to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard in the presence of the attending MI. 46 CFR 185.520(a)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 14 June 2023
Resolution: Drills completed.

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

Issued 9 May 2022 Resolved

The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandon ship or the emergency recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Due to weather conditions, vessel unable to conduct drills at time of inspection. Demonstrate drills in the presence of an attending marine inspector. 46CFR185.520(a)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 May 2022
Resolved 23 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel conducted drills.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 9 May 2022 Resolved

A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Found expired eye wash. Replace any expired materials with new. 46CFR184.710

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2022
Resolved 23 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced eye wash.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 9 May 2022 Resolved

A vessel must carry adequate and up to date: US Coast Pilot and Light Light. Light list and Coast Pilot expired. Replace with updated publications. 46CFR184.420(a)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 June 2022
Resolved 23 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel has up to date Coast Pilot and Light List.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 4 June 2020 Resolved

46 CFR 182.720(e)(3)(ii): Flexible hose runs must be visible, easily accessible, protected from mechanical damage, and must not penetrate watertight decks or bulkheads. Fuel lines for the main engine required rub guards for the brackets that hold the fuel lines in place.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 June 2020
Resolution: Rub guards were put on the brackets that came in contact with the fuel line.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 4 June 2020 Resolved

46 CFR 182.530(c): A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. No visual on the operating station of the bilge alarm.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 June 2020
Resolution: Burnt out bulb for the bilge system was replaced and functioned properly (visual alarm).

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 4 June 2020 Resolved

46 CFR 180.70(b)(1): Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Life ring did not have reflective tape on it.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 June 2020
Resolution: Reflective tape was added to the life ring.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 4 June 2020 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 June 2020
Resolution: Proper length line was attached to fire buckets.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 4 June 2020 Resolved

46 CFR 184.710: For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked "First-Aid Kit". First aid kit box was not properly labeled.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 June 2020
Resolution: First Aid kit box was labeled.

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

Issued 4 June 2020 Resolved

46 CFR 183.350(d): Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent type connectors. Battery had wing nuts used to secure battery connections.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 June 2020
Resolution: Wing nuts were removed and replaced with permanent nuts for battery connections.

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

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Engine intake dampers inoperable. Supply sufficient dampers to satisfaction of CGMI. (46CFR 182. 465(h))

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2019
Resolution: Appropriate dampers were installed to the satisfaction of Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Found missing 40BC fire extinguisher for machinery space. Provide serviced extinguisher to satisfaction of CGMI.(46CFR181.500)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 June 2019
Resolution: Approved portable fire extinguisher was on board.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Found missing FCC safety certificate and station license. Provide valid certificates to satisfaction of CGMI. (46CFR184.502)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 10 June 2019
Resolution: Valid documents were on board.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Found engine room bilge pump hose of inadequate length to be securely mounted in strainer base. Repair to satisfaction of CMGI. (46CFR182.524(b)(2))

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 10 June 2019
Resolution: Bilge pump was installed appropriately.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Found fire fighting buckets not labeled and missing lanyards. Repair to satisfaction of CGMI.(46CFR181.610)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 10 June 2019
Resolution: Vessel had appropriate fire buckets and adequately labeled.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Found no visual indication of bilge high water alarm. Repair to satisfaction of CGMI. (46CFR182.530(c))

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 10 June 2019
Resolution: Witnessed audible and visual engine room bilge high level alarm.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Found charts missing. Supply to satisfaction of CGMI. (46CFR184.420)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 10 June 2019
Resolution: Adequate and up-to-date charts were on board.

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

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Found life jacket stowage mis-labeled. Label to satisfaction of CGMI. (46CFR185.604(f))

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 10 June 2019
Resolution: Storgae was appropriately marked.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved

Found first aid kit contents expired. Replace to satisfaction of CGMI. (46CFR184.710)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 May 2019
Resolved 10 June 2019
Resolution: New first aid kit was on board.

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.