JAWS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

JAWS is a 2011 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 17 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 5 February 2026.

Built: 2011
Last inspected: 5 February 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 19
Deficiencies: 17 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 5 February 2026

Recorded inspections19

…physical examinations19

Deficiencies 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 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

1233545

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WDG7637

1115942

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1115942

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)34.3 ft × 10.5 ft × 6.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 14 / net 11

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)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portORANGE BEACH, AL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 16 January 2026 · expires 31 December 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 it14 - Simplified, Gross Ton
11 - 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

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 · 19

5 February 2026 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8304088

20 February 2025 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8082493

3 February 2025 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8074099

11 December 2023 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7837709

25 July 2023 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7752280

9 February 2023 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7631806

17 January 2023 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7621216

27 January 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7386687

18 March 2021 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7158606

21 January 2021 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7128559

13 February 2020 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6906818

27 January 2020 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6899894

31 January 2019 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6618656

23 October 2018 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6570690

10 April 2018 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6384293

18 January 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6338462

9 February 2017 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6083375

24 May 2016 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5882143

18 February 2016 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5845344

Deficiency record · 17

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

Issued 20 February 2025 Resolved

(a) Oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, and Great Lakes routes. A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry—(1) Six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.121; and(2) Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel only had 6 red hand held flares on board.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 March 2025
Resolved 8 April 2025
Resolution: Verified distress signals replaced.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)

Issued 2 March 2022 Resolved

The owner of a documented vessel must annually renew each endorsement upon the current Certificate of Documentation for that vessel in accordance with 67.163.Vessel's COD is expired and may not operate with passengers. Vessel can operate 6 or less passengers for hire provided the vessel has proper state documentation, and the requirements of 46 CFR 176.114 shall apply. Equipment required by the certificate of inspection shall not be removed or altered without the permission of the cognizant officer in charge marine inspection (OCMI).

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel has valid COD.

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

Issued 23 March 2021 Resolved

Fwd fire extinguisher bracket was corroded and broken. Replace bracket to satisfaction of MI 46 CFR 181.520

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2021
Resolved 6 April 2021
Resolution: Attended call out for def, installed new bracket to satisfaction of MI.

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

Issued 23 March 2021 Resolved

Vessel did not have ventillation covers for machinery space. O/O indicated that covers had been ordered but not yet recieved. Vessels can not cut off air flow to machinery space without covers. 46 CFR 181.420(a)(3)

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel had new ventillation covers fabricated to satisfaction of MI.

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

Issued 23 March 2021 Resolved

Port side fuel shutoff valve would not operate in both directions. Valve could be manually closed from operating station but could not be returned to open position. Replace cable to ensure both directional operations. 46 CFR 182.455(b)(4)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2021
Resolved 14 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel submitted objective evidence clearing deficiency to satisfaction of MI.

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

Issued 13 February 2020 Resolved

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

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 February 2020
Resolution: Acquired all Publications

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

Issued 13 February 2020 Resolved

Up to date charts not onboard the vessel. Need up to date charts prior to passenger carriage.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 February 2020
Resolution: Acquired updated charts

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Valve

Issued 18 January 2018 Resolved

Replace/lubricate and clean engine suction valve. Conduct test to ensure full open and closing of valve.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 January 2018
Resolved 30 January 2018
Resolution: Vessel conducted satisfactory test.

Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General

Issued 18 January 2018 Resolved

Replace missing hatch securing latches

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 January 2018
Resolved 30 January 2018
Resolution: Vessel replaced latches

Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Valve Flange

Issued 18 January 2018 Resolved

Remove strainer from fwd valve and prove proper operation.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 January 2018
Resolved 30 January 2018
Resolution: Vessel conducted satisfactory test of valve.

Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Annual Inspection

Issued 24 May 2016 Resolved

Provide fire detection system service report

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2016
Resolved 28 June 2016
Resolution: Vessel provided valid report

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Stowage

Issued 24 May 2016 Resolved

Install ringbuoy light mounting bracket

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 June 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Resolution: Vessel provided mounting bracket

Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity

Issued 24 May 2016 Resolved

Provide one approved distress signal

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Resolution: Vessel provided flare

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket

Issued 24 May 2016 Resolved

Replace / repair fwd fire extinguisher mounting bracket

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 June 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Resolution: Vessel repaired bracket

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector

Issued 24 May 2016 Resolved

Replace engineroom bilge audible alarm

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 June 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Resolution: Vessel replaced alarm

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Condition

Issued 18 February 2016 Resolved

Replace fwd fire extinguishers

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 March 2016
Resolved 28 March 2016
Resolution: Vessel replaced extinguisher

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline

Issued 18 February 2016 Resolved

Replace ring buoy line

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 March 2016
Resolved 28 March 2016
Resolution: Vessel replaced buoy

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.