VI FLYER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

VI FLYER is a 2017 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2025, along with 11 deficiencies, 2 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded and 2 casualty investigations between 2017 and 2018.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 25 February 2025.

Built: 2017
Last inspected: 25 February 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 14
Deficiencies: 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: 1 with no removal date recorded
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2017–2018
Inspected with: 1 other vessel

Identity

1274736

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WDJ3668

1427907

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1427907

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations12

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)

The 14 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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)34.3 ft × 10.6 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 2017

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Direct

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portST THOMAS, VI

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational

DocumentationValid · issued 6 May 2025 · expires 30 June 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspected as a tow unit · 1

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.

JUST CHUTE ME Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 1482384 · 10 July 2018 · activity 6640959

Inspection history · 14

25 February 2025 Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8085936

31 May 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7925610

31 March 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7659684

1 March 2022 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7403726

12 May 2021 Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7195508

13 October 2020 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7113684

28 February 2019 Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6633900

10 July 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6476927

10 July 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6640959

30 March 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6384019

11 July 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6205544

11 July 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6211732

28 February 2017 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6094089

29 November 2016 Construction Oversight · Plan Review "T" Boat · Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6065524

Deficiency record · 11

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

Issued 25 May 2021 Resolved

A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required; Each floating waterlight installed after March 11, 1997, on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip. The clip must have a strength of at least 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds), and allow the waterlight to be quickly disconnected from the ring life buoy. Vessel battery inoperable. Lanyard clip is corroded.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2021
Resolved 1 March 2022
Resolution: New floating light onboard vessel, attached to ring buoy.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 25 May 2021 Resolved

On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces. Visual indicators at the operating station were inoperable when tested.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 June 2021
Resolved 1 March 2022
Resolution: High water alarm with visual display was installed by current operator.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 28 February 2019 Resolved

Vessel overdue for drydock examination. Vessel to complete satisfactory credit drydock examination prior to carriage of passengers.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 28 February 2019
Resolved 1 March 2019
Resolution: Completed dry dock exam.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 28 February 2019 Resolved

Pre-engineered fixed firefighting system (Fireboy) audible discharge alarm not functioning. Demonstrate proper operation of audible alarm.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 March 2019
Resolved 29 March 2019
Resolution: New alarm installed.

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

Issued 28 February 2019 Resolved

Vessel missing ring lifebuoy waterlight. Provide waterlight.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 March 2019
Resolved 29 March 2019
Resolution: Ring buoy with light and line installed.

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

Issued 28 February 2019 Resolved

Tide, currents, and coast pilot not current. Provide current copies of publications on board.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 March 2019
Resolved 29 March 2019
Resolution: Nav pubs provided.

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

Issued 10 July 2018 Resolved

Diagnose water intrusion into fuel system and demonstrate engine operation to attending USCG marine inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 21 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel replaced fuel oil cooler.

Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Linkage

Issued 11 July 2017 Resolved

Vessel suffered an unexpected engine shutdown while underway with passengers. Diagnose and repair prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 July 2017
Resolved 11 July 2017
Resolution: Vessel diagnosed as a lose wiring harness connection. Repaired and will check prior to operations.

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation

Issued 13 February 2017 Resolved

AB01: Vessel must recieve proper electrical approval/drawing form MSC and be wired in accordance with this approval/drawing prior to carrying passengers. Battery switch is the only issue/regulation not in compliance. Feed wire to fuse panel that feeds the electrical bilge pumps must not be continually hot/energized.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2017
Resolved 31 March 2017
Resolution: Vessel received approval for drawing IAW ABYC. Vessel changed connection to be in compliance with T, awaiting final approval from MSC for "T".

Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training

Issued 24 January 2017 Resolved

Owner/Operator of vessel must conduct a new to zone inspection prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 March 2017
Resolution: Vessel completed new to zone inspection.

Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training

Issued 24 January 2017 Resolved

Owner/Operator of vessel must complete work-list prior to carrying passengers

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 March 2017
Resolution: Vessel completed new to zone inspection.

Casualty record · 2

11 July 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6211732

10 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6640959

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.