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ISLAND EXPRESS
ISLAND EXPRESS is a 1976 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 48 inspections since 1996, most recently in January 2026, along with 32 deficiencies and 11 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2020.
Records from 1996 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 January 2026.
- Built
- 1976
- Last inspected
- 6 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 32 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 11 investigations · 2006–2020
Identity
570877
WDF6367
139720
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-139720
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 Towing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded35
Years with a record
23 calendar years (1996–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
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Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)55.6 ft × 20.0 ft × 8.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 84 / net 57
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSNEED'S SHIPBUILDING INC · ORANGE, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portYONGES ISLAND, SC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 1 December 2025 · expires 30 November 2026
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it84 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
57 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
57 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 21
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
SHERENA B CHERAMIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 188426 · 25 October 2020 · activity 7103808GOLD COAST Towing Vessel · MISLE 298472 · 25 October 2020 · activity 7103808C&M 23 Tank Barge · MISLE 1613786 · 25 October 2020 · activity 7103808SJ 2610 Freight Barge · MISLE 1268040 · 27 September 2020 · activity 7073038BRUNSWICK Freight Barge · MISLE 97623 · 12 April 2019 · activity 6665287MISS ANNE Towing Vessel · MISLE 934687 · 12 April 2019 · activity 6665287DON-D Industrial Vessel · MISLE 1271999 · 12 April 2019 · activity 6665287ADDI-KATE Industrial Vessel · MISLE 1432256 · 12 April 2019 · activity 6665287JH 201 Freight Barge · MISLE 1253323 · 27 March 2018 · activity 6399753JH 204 Freight Barge · MISLE 1253326 · 27 March 2018 · activity 6399753SJ-199 Freight Barge · MISLE 235463 · 20 August 2017 · activity 6245780ISLAND BOY Towing Vessel · MISLE 104192 · 4 June 2017 · activity 6168629SJ 400 Freight Barge · MISLE 207895 · 3 September 2016 · activity 5994387SJ 160 Freight Barge · MISLE 211161 · 12 July 2016 · activity 5937742SJ 400 Freight Barge · MISLE 207895 · 8 August 2015 · activity 5211571ROYAL ENGINEER Towing Vessel · MISLE 88403 · 29 March 2015 · activity 5093567SJ 600 Freight Barge · MISLE 209858 · 29 March 2015 · activity 5093567EVELYN DORIS Towing Vessel · MISLE 73421 · 3 March 2015 · activity 5081798SJ-214 Freight Barge · MISLE 321302 · 3 March 2015 · activity 5081798SJ 300 Freight Barge · MISLE 206896 · 11 February 2014 · activity 4801891SJ-215 Freight Barge · MISLE 240156 · 29 November 2010 · activity 3901441SJ 160 Freight Barge · MISLE 211161 · 19 December 2006 · activity 2847589ISLAND BOY Towing Vessel · MISLE 104192 · 14 February 2006 · activity 2586377ISLAND BOY Towing Vessel · MISLE 104192 · 11 January 2006 · activity 2580704SJ 400 Freight Barge · MISLE 207895 · 11 January 2006 · activity 2580704ISLAND BOY Towing Vessel · MISLE 104192 · 4 June 2003 · activity 1828144SJ 700 Freight Barge · MISLE 211468 · 4 June 2003 · activity 1828144Inspection history · 48
6 January 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8290541
14 January 2025
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8075396
19 December 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7838963
7 February 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7633564
12 April 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7429405
27 December 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7372851
22 November 2021
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7355913
25 October 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7103808
27 September 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7073038
4 December 2019
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6867850
12 April 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6665287
9 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6409831
27 March 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6399753
20 August 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6245780
4 June 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6168629
3 September 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5994387
12 July 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5937742
1 March 2016
Administration · DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5825432
8 August 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5211571
29 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5093567
3 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5081798
11 February 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4801891
27 June 2013
Administration
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4633075
12 April 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4285386
29 November 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3901441
29 December 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3656721
19 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2847589
2 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Emerald Isle · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2594301
1 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Emerald Isle · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2594561
14 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2586377
11 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2580704
1 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2559411
21 July 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Oak Island · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2145494
18 March 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2026894
4 June 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1828144
5 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1647567
16 August 1999
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1114809
5 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 193194
5 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 761103
20 December 1997
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1105090
10 December 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 168779
18 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 652602
25 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 193143
17 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 652603
3 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 51036
23 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · District 7 (B) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 652604
29 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 690688
17 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 99210
Deficiency record · 32
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 14 January 2025
Resolved
Piping and tanks exposed to the outside of the hull must be made of metal and maintained in a leak free condition. Port generator exhaust found leaking into the eng room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 14 January 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. Vessel had 1 expired rocket, 2 which expire at the end of the month.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 7 February 2023
Resolved
The following items must be recorded in the TVR or log book: Personnel safety orientation. The master did not have his orientation in the log.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 February 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe
operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency
conditions. The hydraulic piping support straps were not properly reinstalled as designed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
Open wires in the wheel house crawl space.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
wire nuts connecting the fire detection panel power supply
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Working in an area on the exterior of the vessel without rails and guards must wear a lifejacket meeting requirements in 46 CFR 141.340, an immersion suit meeting requirements in 46 CFR 141.350, or a work vest approved by the Commandant under 46 CFR subpart 160.053.
Work vests not of approved type.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of:Being energized remotely from a safe place outside the engine room and at the pump.
no local fire pump controller
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.DC switch panel and main switch board not dead front type
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Individuals, other than crewmembers, must be provided with sufficient information or training on hazards relevant to their potential exposure on or around the vessel.
chemicals not labeled as directed by health and safety plan
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Every towing vessel equipped with an inflatable survival craft must have, in conspicuous places near each inflatable survival craft, approved placards or other posted instructions for launching and inflating inflatable survival craft.
missing life raft launching instructions
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Electronic charts (ECDIS)
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Prior to getting underway, the master or officer in charge of a navigational watch of the vessel must examine and test the steering gear, signaling whistle, propulsion control, towing gear, navigation lights, navigation equipment, and communication systems of the vessel. Crew unfamiliar with the operation of Rose point
(navigation charts and publications program)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
The instructions supplied by the manufacturer must contain directions for each of the following:Installation of a vent or flue pipe.
MSD vent broken and venting in the engine room
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Each device must have a placard suitable for posting on which is printed the operating instructions, safety precautions, and warnings pertinent to the device. The size of the letters printed on the placard must be one-eighth of an inch or larger.
MSD operating placard not posted
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Each production device must be legibly marked in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section.
MSD label not proper, states was mfg 10/21 but is existing
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided:High bilge levels;
No bilge level sensor provided for bow hold
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Annual instruction for each crew member. Unless otherwise stated, each crewmember must receive the instruction required by this section annually. Missing annual abandon ship training
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Stbd main engine spring for governor is breaking free from bracket. Failure will lead to loss of control of MDE.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquids. Port generator windings are soaked in oil from prime mover. Engine is leaking into bilge. Clean generator windings and secure leaks.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquids. Stbd fuel tank fwd sight glass valve is leaking fuel. Additionally fuel leaks in E/R must be identified and secured.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when a emergency condition exist for high bilge levels. E/R does not have bilge alarms.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm. E/R General alarm does not sound or flash.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
A towing vessel pushing ahead must be equipped with an approved 160-B. Hose connecting to horn is cracked, service extinguisher.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This extinguisher is in addition to the required. Additionally remove any flammable paint or products from fwd hold.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be maintained to prevent leaks. Engine room has 4-6" of oil, fuel and water in bilge. This condition is a fire and personnel hazard. Remove fluid and secure leaks.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be maintained to provide safety to persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Stbd gen alternator is missing the cover exposing wires and terminals.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
Record of drills and instructions must be maintained in TVR or official log book. Ensure fire and man overboard drills are being recorded and conducted.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (ISM)
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
Health and safety plan must be implemented by 22 July 2019 and is not available to crew or USCG.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Record of drills and steering gear tests
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
Results of examination of Pre-underway checks and testing must be recorded in TVR or official log book. No record is being made.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
A record of type, size and service of each two line, face wire and spring line used to make the towing vessel fast to her tow must be made available to the USCG for review. No towing record is available.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 4 December 2019
Resolved
The OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel when he or she discovers damage or deterioration to the hull or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness or fitness. Fwd stbd facing wire winch deck plating is deteriorating below the winch. Repair at next dry-dock.
Navigation
Issued 20 December 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE AN 8" BELL FOR VESSEL.
Casualty record · 11
11 January 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2580704
14 February 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2586377
19 December 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2847589
29 November 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3901441
12 July 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5937742
4 June 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6168629
20 August 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6245780
27 March 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6399753
12 April 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 6665287
27 September 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7073038
25 October 2020Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7103808
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
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with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
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