POTOMAC EXPRESS

Freight Ship · General Dry Cargo Ship class · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW)

POTOMAC EXPRESS is a freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 84 inspections since 2021, most recently in May 2026, along with 12 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 15 casualty investigations between 2021 and 2026.

Records from 2021 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 26 May 2026.

Built: Not recorded
Last inspected: 26 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 84
Deficiencies: 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 15 investigations · 2021–2026

Identity

1312037

9349526

WDM2204

1317053

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1317053

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations37

…administrative events28

…with no type recorded19

Years with a record 6 calendar years (2021–2026)

The 84 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 General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)962.1 ft × 131.2 ft × 66.1 ft

Registered tonnagegross 75,579 / net 44,706

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)962.1 ft × 131.2 ft × 66.1 ft

ITC tonnagegross 75,579 / net 44,706

BuilderHYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD · KOREA, REPUBLIC OF

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Direct

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNORFOLK, VA

Trade endorsementsRegistry, Canadian bulk freight

DocumentationValid · issued 11 February 2026 · expires 28 February 2027

Service, as the file records itFreight Ship

Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it75579 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
44706 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
112683 - Displacement, 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 · 84

26 May 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8380940

11 March 2026 In-Service Inspection · MSP Additional Oversight - Risk Assessment · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8324517

28 January 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8328063

15 January 2026 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8296711

28 December 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8287866

26 December 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8287935

5 November 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8264829

28 October 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8260205

25 October 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8259722

21 August 2025 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8215088

18 August 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8212180

16 July 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8187612

4 July 2025 Annual Inspection · MSP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8147713

3 July 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8204340

9 June 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8156921

8 June 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8155317

21 May 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8168299

6 May 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8130113

10 April 2025 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8109658

29 March 2025 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 8101756

25 March 2025 Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 8099743

20 February 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 8081813

19 February 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 8173805

16 January 2025 Damage Survey · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8064729

16 January 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8091230

15 January 2025 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8063563

10 January 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8060663

10 January 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8060720

6 December 2024 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8044891

24 September 2024 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8007908

19 August 2024 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7985182

18 July 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7961498

17 July 2024 MSP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7960699

13 July 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7957468

13 July 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7959375

16 May 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7914876

8 May 2024 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7908535

6 May 2024 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7907938

17 April 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7896666

17 April 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 7896737

4 April 2024 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7889941

3 April 2024 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7891564

2 April 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7889052

19 March 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7882178

16 February 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7867357

16 February 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 7877698

1 February 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7859126

27 January 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7856544

29 December 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7843329

30 August 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7780866

16 August 2023 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 7769500

20 July 2023 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7750860

17 July 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7744398

16 July 2023 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7746002

20 June 2023 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7719684

16 May 2023 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7686720

28 April 2023 MSP COI Oversight · COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Drydock Extension

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7677609

27 February 2023 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7642861

25 January 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7626700

23 December 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7612507

21 December 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7611906

20 December 2022 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7612077

30 November 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7601813

16 November 2022 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7596101

6 October 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7573284

6 September 2022 Explosive Handling Operation-Administrative · Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7552702

12 August 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · MSP Annual Oversight

Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 7532285

20 July 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7512111

7 July 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7500109

12 May 2022 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7449244

4 March 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7405894

3 March 2022 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7405868

17 January 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7381300

12 January 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7381507

17 December 2021 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7369640

17 December 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7394696

11 November 2021 Explosive Handling Operation-Military

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7348787

30 September 2021 Explosive Handling Operation-Military

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7323149

15 September 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7313106

20 August 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 7303442

18 August 2021 MSP Initial Reflag · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7290122

14 August 2021 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7286264

13 August 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7285970

9 August 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7281641

Deficiency record · 12

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

Issued 28 December 2025 Resolved

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. While en route to Yokohama, JP, vessel experienced a cooling water leakage and has made temporary repairs. Make permanent repairs to satisfaction of RO at next port of call. 74 SOLAS (20 cons.) I/11(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 3 February 2026
Resolution: accepted as COC-M-016 and extended to 16MAR2026.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats

Issued 5 November 2025 Resolved

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Vessel reported the top left corner hinge of the #1 lifeboat came off with a crack in the fiberglass, also discovered was another fiberglass crack in the hatch frame. Vessel to provide a class report attesting to the proper permanent repairs to the #1 life boat. 74SOLAS(24)III-20.2

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 11 November 2025
Resolution: Received repair report.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)

Issued 10 April 2025 Resolved

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Vessel has lost the UPS designated for the S-Band radar. S-Band radar has been wired in parallel with X-Band radar for a temporary fix. Vessel will replace the effected UPS during next in port.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2025
Resolved 17 April 2025

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 10 April 2025 Resolved

Smoke detectors shall be installed in all stairways, corridors and escape routes within accommodation spaces as provided in paragraphs 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4. Consideration shall be given to the installation of special purpose smoke detectors within ventilation ducting. The call point for A-Deck centerline is not operational.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 April 2025
Resolved 22 July 2025
Resolution: Received LR report clearing the deficiency

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 17 July 2024 Resolved

The Administration shall take appropriate steps to ensure uniformity in the implementation and application of the provisions of this part in respect of electrical installations. With the exception of cables for portable appliances and those installed in pipes, cables shall be fixed by means of clips of suitable flame retardant material. New cable run along and over the ladder to the fidley was bound with plastic wire tie.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 July 2024
Resolution: Wire ties changed out with stainless wire ties prior to completion of inspection.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats

Issued 11 May 2023 Resolved

Before the ship leave port and at all time during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. The port life boat shows a deflected forward bollard, which is additionally being stressed by the gripe. The boat is not to be used, other than for an actual emergency, until Class and/or OEM make a determination as to the condition of the hull. STBD boat has broken vent above coxn seat

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 May 2023

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 11 May 2023 Resolved

A fixed fire detection/alarm system and sample extraction smoke detection system required in this reg and otehr regs in this part shall be of an approved type and comply w/FSS. Zone 14 (Cargo Hold) of the smoke extraction system was not working properly and stayed in an alarm state.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 22 May 2023

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Wheelhouse -door -window

Issued 11 May 2023 Resolved

All openings in bulkheads shall be fitted with doors of steel, fitted so that the whole structure is of equivalent strength to the bulkhead. The means to secure weathertight shall consist of gaskets and clamping devices and shall be operable from both sides of the bulkhead. The door to the hospital space, and the port light in the cargo control office, were both found not properly sealed, and had rags and trays rigged to prevent the spread of water througout the space.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 May 2023
Resolution: Hospital door had dogs adjusted for proper fit, and port light had weld build up and additional material to create a proper seal.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections

Issued 11 May 2023 Resolved

Every inflatable lifejacket shall be serviced: at interval not exceeding 12 months, and at an approved servicing facility. The vessel had 2 inflatale work vests on board which were found to not be serviced.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 May 2023
Resolution: The vessel removed the vests from the ship, negating the need to service.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Permanent means of access

Issued 23 December 2022 Resolved

For all ships the means of embarkation and disembarkation shall be inspected and maintained in suitable condition for their intended purpose, taking into account any restrictions related to safe loading. The port gangway ladder was damaged while in port, rendering it unsuitable for use. Vessel has operational starboard gangway ladder and port/starboard pilot ladders for access to vessel.

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 6 January 2023
Resolved 25 January 2023
Resolution: Repairs to the accommodation ladder were verified by attending Lloyds Registry surveyor in report 2184696. See Vessel Documents for a copy of the report.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (EIAPP)

Issued 20 July 2022 Resolved

Engines installed on vessels that were constructed on or after January 1, 2000, with power output of more than 130 kW must be covered by a valid U.S. EPA EIAPP certificate, certifying the engine meets the applicable emission standards of Annex MARPOL Annex VI. Provide a U.S. EPA EIAPP Certificates for all applicable marine diesel engines as proof of emissions compliance with the IAPP. MARPOL Annex VI/13.1.1 and CG-543 Policy Letter 09-01

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2022
Resolved 11 May 2023
Resolution: EIAPP rcvd from EPA, Class LR able to issue full term IAPP

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Engine International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (EIAPP)

Issued 18 August 2021 Resolved

Engines installed on vessels that were constructed on or after January 1, 2000, with power output of more than 130 kW must be covered by a valid EIAPP certificate, certifying the engine meets the applicable emission standards of Annex MARPOL Annex VI. Provide EIAPP Certificates for all applicable marine diesel engines as proof of emissions compliance with the IAPP.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2022
Resolved 16 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel captain provdied a copy of the EIAPP, see documents.

Casualty record · 15

17 December 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 dead · activity 7394696

16 February 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7877698

17 April 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7896737

13 July 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7959375

18 July 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7961498

10 January 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8060720

16 January 2025Routine · role: Cargo Recipient · activity 8091230

19 February 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8173805

6 May 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8130113

21 May 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 8168299

8 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8155317

9 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8156921

25 October 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8259722

26 December 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8287935

26 May 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8380940

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.