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SEA EXPRESS I

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

SEA EXPRESS I is a 2003 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 24 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 June 2026.

Built
2003
Last inspected
17 June 2026
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
22
Deficiencies
24 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 17 June 2026
Recorded inspections22
…physical examinations18
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 11 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

US Official No.
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IMO number
8737659
Call sign
ZJL9278
MISLE id
1350794
Flag
VIRGIN ISLANDS, BRITISH
Maury page id
psix-1350794

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it47 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 22

17 June 2026 Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8387317
18 July 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8190410
18 June 2025 ISPS Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8147016
24 September 2024 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8047222
17 June 2024 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7930136
1 September 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7798291
12 June 2023 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7712783
17 August 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7537288
22 June 2022 COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7454738
31 August 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7301509
22 June 2021 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7222595
10 September 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7253951
6 July 2020 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Extension
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6998656
5 September 2019 MTSA/ISPS Verification · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6805055
1 July 2019 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6731493
12 January 2019 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6609475
12 January 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6998342
23 August 2018 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6498882
16 May 2018 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6416033
5 April 2018 Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6385861
27 November 2017 Deadweight Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6332911
22 February 2016 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5829920

Deficiency record · 24

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 12 June 2023 Resolved
Make repairs to the forward crew door that leaves the main passenger cabin port forward. 46CFR179.360
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 18 July 2023
Resolution: Made satisfactory repairs to door closure
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 June 2023 Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Ensure that all extinguishers are properly mounted to bulkheads. Attending MI's noted 2 broken brackets.46CFR181.520
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Brackets were replaced
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 12 June 2023 Resolved
Before getting underway on a voyage or as soon as practicable thereafter, the master of a vessel shall ensure that suitable public announcements are made informing all passengers of emergency instructions. Outdoor speakers located on that aft passenger deck near the public toilets were inoperable. 46CFR185.506(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Satisfactory test of speakers was conducted
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 12 June 2023 Resolved
Boundaries that separate machinery spaces from accommodation spaces, service spaces, and control spaces must be lined with noncombustible panels or insulation approved in accordance with § 164.009 in sub chapter Q. MI's noted missing insulation in Both engineroom ovhd's.46CFR177.410 (c)(4)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 July 2023
Resolution: Ovhd insulation was installed where missing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 12 June 2023 Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”, unless such markings are deemed unnecessary by the cognizant [name withheld] both engineroom escape hatches as required above. 46 CFR 185.606
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 13 July 2023
Resolution: Labels were posted.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 22 June 2022 Resolved
Attending MI's identiifed two cracks on the Port Rudder structure. Crack one was along the top support bracket, crack two was located on the weld under the aft port bracket to post weld.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 June 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Weld repairs were conducted at the Subbase drydock at [name withheld] East. Repairs were satisfactory and inspected by the attending MI's.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 June 2022 Resolved
Attending MI's identified a faulty lifering located on the port bow open deck.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Visited vessel observed satisfactory repairs.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 22 June 2022 Resolved
The securing software that holds the engine compartment soft patches in place for both and starboard sides was missing.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Visited vessel observed satisfactory repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 June 2022 Resolved
Proplusion and auxiluary batteries were missing the covers over the connections and installed wiring.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2022
Resolved 24 June 2022
Resolution: MI's attended and verified correction.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 June 2022 Resolved
Lifejackets are being stored on the after upper deck. The signage indicates that the lifejackets are under the passenger seats. Operator is to remove the out dated old lifejackets located under the seat and remove signage to point passengers in the right direction.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2022
Resolved 22 June 2022
Resolution: Visited vessel observed satisfactory repairs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 22 June 2022 Resolved
The required Safety brief instructs passengers to gain access to their lifejackets located under the seat. Lifejackets have been relocated to after upper deck and safety brief announcement needs to be updated to reflect new location.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2022
Resolved 12 July 2022
Resolution: MI's attended and verified correction.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 6 July 2020 Resolved
Per MSIB Number: 09-20, the vessel's drydock inspection and ISE date is extended for 90 days from 31JUL20 to 31OCT20. The vessel is currently in the British Virgin Islands and entry into the BVI is no allowed to any foreigners and the drydock exam cannot be conducted. Vessel must undergo a drydock inspection priore to carrying passengers.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2020
Resolved 31 August 2021
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 January 2019 Resolved
Vessel unable to engage port engine in forward. Demonstrate proper operation prior to vessel movement.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 12 January 2019
Resolved 16 January 2019
Resolution: Vessel demonstrated proper operation of port transmission.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - operational damage
Issued 12 January 2019 Resolved
Vessel suffered damage to port side of passenger compartment above the main deck midships. Provide repair proposal.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 February 2019
Resolved 17 January 2019
Resolution: Vessel cropped and renewed damaged area.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 August 2018 Resolved
Majority of lifejackets found on board do not show USCG approval. Provide 153 adult and 16 child Type I USCG approved personal floatation devices.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided lifejackets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 23 August 2018 Resolved
Outboard fuel oil shutoff valves on both port and starboard sides do not close completely when operated remotely. Demonstrate proper operation of remote fuel valves.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel demonstrated proper operation of fuel valves.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 August 2018 Resolved
Provide Drug and Alcohol Program covered employee list.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided list.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 August 2018 Resolved
Provide Drug and Alcohol Program Supervisor and Employee Training records.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided records.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 August 2018 Resolved
Provide Drug and Alcohol Program designated employee representative designation.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided designation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 August 2018 Resolved
Repair leaking fuel oil return line in port tank space.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel repaired leaking fuel oil line.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 23 August 2018 Resolved
Replace handles on #2 void port/stbd deck drain lines.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel replaced handles.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 23 August 2018 Resolved
Provide retaining devices for all exterior hatches.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 4 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided captive chains.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Other (MARPOL Annex IV)
Issued 23 August 2018 Resolved
Provide sewage tank level indicator.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 4 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided means to determine tank level.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 23 August 2018 Resolved
Provide screw down type valve for bilge piping penetrating the collision bulkhead.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 4 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided valve.

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.