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FRIENDSHIP EXPRESS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named FRIENDSHIP EXPRESS

FRIENDSHIP EXPRESS is a 2017 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 17 deficiencies, 2 operational controls and 1 casualty investigation in 2017.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 April 2026.

Built: 2017
Last inspected: 20 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 31
Deficiencies: 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2017
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

1276049

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WDJ4943

1407333

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367782690

Maury page id

psix-1407333

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations25

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded1

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)

The 31 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)80.4 ft × 26.3 ft × 9.2 ft

Registered tonnagegross 90 / net 61

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)80.4 ft × 26.3 ft × 9.2 ft

ITC tonnagegross 162 / net 59

BuilderHORIZON SHIPBUILDING · BAYOU LA BATRE, AL, UNITED STATES · built 2017

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portNEW YORK, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 4 August 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it162 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
90 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
59 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
61 - 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 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDJ4943MMSI 367782690 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 14 April 2017, expires 14 April 2027

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 31

20 April 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8352759

23 March 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8330351

25 March 2025 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8097489

3 July 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7947910

28 June 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7944639

8 June 2024 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7930819

30 April 2024 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7903764

12 March 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7877475

15 September 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7792001

14 March 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7650007

10 May 2022 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7447688

15 March 2022 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7405685

6 May 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7191151

6 April 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7169374

13 November 2020 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7094538

19 May 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6956571

10 March 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6924957

7 November 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6851651

20 September 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6816621

9 August 2019 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6777877

9 August 2019 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6777978

20 February 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6628402

11 May 2018 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6570231

28 February 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6363063

16 January 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6338637

5 January 2018 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6350735

21 June 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6182634

21 June 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6197700

9 May 2017 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6141966

28 April 2017 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6152580

23 June 2016 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Plan Review "T" Boat · COI Inspection · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5977486

Deficiency record · 17

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 23 March 2026 Resolved

46 CFR 177.300(D) A VESSEL MUST COMPLY WITH THE STRUCTURAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS. MI OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRACKS ALONG WELD SEAMS OF PORT FWD MAIN DECK AND BOW ALONG STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS. VESSEL SHALL SUBMIT SATISFACTORY REPAIR PLAN. 701C - PRIOR TO PAX

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 May 2026
Resolution: Observed final weld and NDT

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

Issued 28 June 2024 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at a constant marine load. Vessel reported a lost port engine. In order to clear this deficiency; 1. Provide a causal analysis report on the loss of propulsion and provide repair proposal. 2. Following USCG approval of repair proposal, provide post-repair tech report delineating all repairs and pier side propulsion test satisfactory. 3. Vessel must undergo an underway sea trial to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector (MI), prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 July 2024

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

Issued 8 June 2024 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at a constant marine load. Vessel reported a loss of propulsion due to suspected fouled starboard propeller. In order to clear this deficiency; 1. Provide a causal analysis report on the loss of propulsion and provide repair proposal. 2. Following USCG approval of repair proposal, provide post-repair tech report delineating all repairs and pier side propulsion test satisfactory. 3. Vessel must undergo an underway sea trial to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector (MI), prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 182.200(b) 46 CFR 176.700

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Attending MI underwent seatrials. ALL SAT Drivers went down and submitted report.

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

Issued 6 May 2021 Resolved

Vessel reported loss of starboard engine propulsion while en route to Rockaway landing. Vessel offloaded all passengers safely, and then proceeded to Brooklyn Navy Shipyard to be taken out of service. Vessel needs to submit a casual analysis report, followed up by a repair proposal prior to carrying passengers and returning back into service again.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 5 June 2021
Resolved 10 June 2021

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

Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved

A vessel's hull must not carry as a conductor. During time of the inspection a half amp ground was detected.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 March 2020
Resolved 12 March 2020
Resolution: Replaced a faulty ground detection meter and displayed issue was corrected by heat gun creating a ground and then removing the heat gun to remove the ground.

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

Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved

Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the roll, pitch and vibration of the vessel under way. IT racks on bridge are not secured.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 March 2020
Resolved 30 April 2020
Resolution: received photos via email of IT racks secure.

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

Issued 10 March 2020 Resolved

Each ring life buot with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard. The lanyard on the life ring buoy located starboard side of bridge is deterorating and needs to be replaced.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 March 2020
Resolved 12 March 2020
Resolution: Replaced line

Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Circuit Board

Issued 21 June 2017 Resolved

Identify engine failure and provide report to Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 June 2017
Resolution: Loss of ECU control was due to a loose electrical connection that vibrated off the 24V panel selector switch, causing the engineered fire fighting system to shut down the engines.

Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Circuit Board

Issued 21 June 2017 Resolved

Conduct sea trials to attending Marine Inspector satisfaction.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 June 2017
Resolution: Verified proper operation of ECU controls.

Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Circuit Board

Issued 9 May 2017 Resolved

Vessel experienced a loss of throttle/gearbox control on the starboard engine, believed to be electronic in nature. Conduct causal analysis, submit tech report, and have attending Marine Inspector witness satisfactory test of throttle control prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 19 May 2017

Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks

Issued 28 April 2017 Resolved

Vessel must replace or recharge FM200 bottle and provide servicing certificate.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: Vessel replaced bottle and provided a servicing certificate.

Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Branch Circuit

Issued 19 April 2017 Resolved

Satisfactorily address all comments listed in MSC’s memorandum to Sector Mobile, dated March 27, 2017, Serial E2-1700949.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection

Issued 19 April 2017 Resolved

Conduct new to zone inspection prior to operating to determine zone specific operational constraints and route limitations.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: Completed NTZ.

Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer (solid) › General

Issued 19 April 2017 Resolved

Provide documentation that the installed davit's structure and ancillary equipment are approved for their intended use by USCG MSC.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: PAE received.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking

Issued 19 April 2017 Resolved

Properly mark each life jacket in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: All lifesaving equipment properly marked.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Receptacle Outlet

Issued 19 April 2017 Resolved

Prove proper operation of the installed Magna Lock system to include when power failure occurs, the system is de-energized, allowing all doors to open.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 31 May 2022
Resolution: proved operational

Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Power Source

Issued 19 April 2017 Resolved

Provide fire pump motor that is rated for 50 degrees Celsius or de-rate motor to 80%.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 May 2017
Resolved 28 April 2017
Resolution: Fire pump motor is properly rated.

Casualty record · 1

21 June 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6197700

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

H202 (2017). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.