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BEACHSIDE EXPRESS
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named BEACHSIDE EXPRESS
BEACHSIDE EXPRESS is a 2019 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 2018, most recently in June 2026, along with 73 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 2018 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 25 June 2026.
- Built
- 2019
- Last inspected
- 25 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 73 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1297237
WDL2155
1543989
Flag
UNITED STATES
368155840
Maury page id
psix-1543989
Inspections, by type
Years with a record
8 calendar years (2018–2026)
The 13 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)50.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 3.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 9 / net 9
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderA&M MANUFACTURING INC · OLD TOWN, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2019
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portKEY WEST, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 26 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it9 - Simplified, Gross Ton
9 - Simplified, Net Ton
9 - Simplified, 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
WDL6966MMSI 368155840 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 July 2020, expires 25 July 2030
WDL2155MMSI 368109470 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 August 2019, cancelled 16 November 2020 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 13
25 June 2026
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8412863
10 June 2025
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8153628
28 May 2025
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8146932
17 September 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8001807
23 May 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7915877
3 October 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7801997
30 May 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7696325
26 July 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7515981
6 April 2022
Plan Review "T" Boat · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7429456
15 July 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7231788
29 June 2020
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6990476
26 May 2020
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6960515
31 July 2018
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6775006
Deficiency record · 73
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 25 June 2026
Resolved
Each crewmember must conduct emergency training/drills on abandonship, man overboard, and fire fighting procedures at least once every three months. The training/drills shall be log and the entry shall include the name of each crewmemeber present, date of the training/drill, and a brief description. Provide updated logs.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 25 June 2026
Resolved
Each EPIRB shall be tested and logged monthly. Provide updated logs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 June 2026
Resolved
Install Type II retroreflective material (SOLAS tape) on the ring life buoy (4 wrap around sections).
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 25 June 2026
Resolved
Mark "FIRE BUCKET" on the 2 identified fire buckets and attach a lanyard to each.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 25 June 2026
Resolved
Mark "DISTRESS SIGNALS" on the portable watertight flare container.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 10 June 2025
Resolved
Vessel's stern light was not operational and the port light was not properly mounted. Provide navigation lights prior to operating during periods of reduced visibility.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 June 2025
Resolved
Purchase a new 10-B:C portable fire extinguisher and mount at the operating station.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 June 2025
Resolved
Electrically bond both independent fuel tanks to a common ground.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 10 June 2025
Resolved
Mark the vessel's hailing port on the stern in letters at least 4" in height.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 10 June 2025
Resolved
Provide 2 operable portable lights.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 10 June 2025
Resolved
Provide 100 non-expired aspirin tablets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 September 2024
Resolved
Install fuel shutoff valves at the port and starboard fuel tank connection.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 17 September 2024
Resolved
Provide a visual and audible bilge high level alarm in the starboard hull.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 17 September 2024
Resolved
The hydrostatic release for the Cat 1 EPIRB is expired. Provide a new hydrostatic release.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 September 2024
Resolved
The ring life buoy is faded and no longer orange in color. Provide a new ring life buoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
Life jackets are stored more than 7 feet above the deck and the quick release system is not functioning. Repair/replace the quick release system for the adult life jacket storage location.
-Vessel Captain corrected on the spot.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
Provide documentation that all crewmembers have completed pre-employment chemical testing and are enrolled in a random chemical testing program (only documentation for 01 Captain and 01 Deckhand available). Documentation must be provided prior to each crewmember being employed in a safety sensitive position.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
Provide documentation that all crewmembers have received emergency procedure training upon employment and at least every three months.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
Provide a portable hand bilge pump to act as the second means to dewater each space.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 30 May 2023
Resolved
Repair 04 gel coat chips exposing fiberglass on stbd hull.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Masters responsibility and authority
Issued 26 July 2022
Resolved
The master shall operated the vessel keeping the safety of the passengers and crew foremost in mind by directing the vessel in order to prevent a casualty. The vessel's Certificate of Inspection restricts the vessel from operating at speeds in excess of 14 knots due to its design calculations. There was a placard at the helm stating the cruising speed of the vessel is 4,000 RPMs or 22 MPH. This in conjunction with previous beaching operations that damaged the vessel's hull displays the vessel is being directed and controlled in an unsafe manner.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 July 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless limited to daylight operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. The floating waterlight was not operational because it was not equipped with a battery.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 July 2022
Resolved
A vessel of at least 26 feet in length must be provided with individual bilge suctions for each watertight compartment. The starboard bilge pump was operating intermittently upon activation and the port bilge pump could not be activated.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 26 July 2022
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The 10-B:C portable fire extinguisher required at the operating station was stowed under the helm in a location inaccessible in the event of a fire at the operating station.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 26 July 2022
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The logs were not available at the time of inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 26 July 2022
Resolved
Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The logs were not available at the time of inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 26 July 2022
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry an adequate and up-to-date U.S. Coat Pilot or similar publication, Coast Guard Light List, and Tide Tables. The above listed publications were not up-to-date (dated 2020).
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
The aft most upper frame in the starboard hull is rotted through. Remove frame and renew.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
There is a chewed through cable in the starboard cable run where it comes down from the operating station. Replace cable to original gauge.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 25 April 2022
Resolved
Mark the vessel's name on the port and starboard bow in clearly legible letters not less than 4 inches in height.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 15 April 2022
Resolved
There is a quarter sized impact site on the port hull's starboard bow. Grind out to good FRP and renew.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 15 April 2022
Resolved
There is delamination occurring on the starboard transom starting at the engine mount and moving forward. Crop out to good FRP and renew.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 13 April 2022
Resolved
There are cracks in the tabbing of multiple frames where they were formed around the stringer. Instructed vessel rep to grind back the tabbing to good FRP and rewrap and tab the stringer and frames.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 13 April 2022
Resolved
There is a 6” crack at the corner of the port hull access hatch. FRP in that location is approx. 2 layers of chop strand and very weak. This area is not designed for structure/support and is strictly for the watertight integrity of the hull. Instructed vessel rep to crop out to good FRP and renew.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 6 April 2022
Resolved
Vessel sustained a 4" crack on the port hull, starboard side at the keel. Vessel representative must submit a repair proposal for review and make final repairs prior to carrying passengers.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 6 April 2022
Resolved
Vessel's hollow stringer allows water to pass through collisions bulkhead. Submit proposal for review and make collision bulkhead watertight prior to carrying passengers.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 6 April 2022
Resolved
Laminate testing was not conducted at new construction in accordance with vessel's approved structural plan review letter from MSC. Provide laminate test results from the manufacturer or perform laminate testing.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 15 July 2021
Resolved
Provide educational information as part of the company's required Employee Assistance Program. The educational information shall include the display and distribution of a community service hot-line telephone number for crewmembers seeking assistance with drug and alcohol abuse.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 15 July 2021
Resolved
Provide and document training for all crewmembers as part of the company's required Employee Assistance Program. The training information shall include at least the following elements: the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use on personal health, safety, and work environment as well as the manifestations and behavioral cues that may indicate drug and alcohol use and abuse. Training for personnel in supervisory positions (Captains) must receive at least 60 minutes of training.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 15 July 2021
Resolved
Provide and log or otherwise document training for each crewmember prior to getting underway for the first time and at least once every three months as to the duties that crew member is expected to perform in the following emergencies: rough weather at sea, crossing hazardous bars, or flooding; man overboard; and fire fighting. The log entry shall include who was trained, the date of the training, and a general description of the training topics (training was conducted during the inspection on 15 Jul 2021).
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 15 July 2021
Resolved
Test and log or otherwise document the integrated test circuit and output indicator on the vessel's Category I, 406 MHz EPIRB (test was conducted during the inspection on 15 Jul 2021).
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 15 July 2021
Resolved
Provide a system to communicate verbally or in writing to a shoreside representative an accurate passenger count prior to departing on a voyage.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 15 July 2021
Resolved
Provide additional rail courses at the port and starboard embarkation stations so that no space between courses is greater than 12 inches.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 July 2021
Resolved
Replace the existing ring buoy floating waterlight with a waterlight that meets Coast Guard approval number 161.010. Secure a lanyard between 3 feet and 6 feet in length to the waterlight and attach a corrosion resistant clip to the free end.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel must attain FL state registration.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel crew must be enrolled in a random drug screening program. All crew must undergo DOT approved pre-employment drug screening and be subject to random drug screening. Ensure company has the means to conduct post casualty testing for both Alcohol (2 hours) and drugs (32 hours).
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel must have 03 fire buckets (2.5 gallons) that are labeled FIRE BUCKET and are equipped with a lanyard on each to facilitate filling from the deck level in the event of a fire.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 26 May 2020
Resolved
Vessel sustained approximate 10 inch crack during delivery of port hull outboard. Crack is approximately 2 feet from the stern and two feet below deck line at transom. Repair crack in accordance with original layup schedule and NVIC 8-87.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Life float not equipped with float free weak link and painter. Must ensure that 100 feet of line is used for painter.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel must have mounted at the operating station emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken for fire, heavy weather/man overboard conditions that are specific to the boat and contain at least the applicable portions of instructions listed in 46CFR185.512.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Magnetic compass must be fitted with light for vessels that operate between sunset and sunrise. Operations restricted to daylight until compass light is installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
All vessels 40 feet and above on a partially protected route must be fitted with a collision bulkhead. This bulkhead must be located at least 5 percent but not more than 15 percent between perpendiculars aft of the forward perpendicular. Ensure that collision bulkhead is water tight and allows for inspection of area forward.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel must ensure that lifejackets are stowed in a location that is clearly marked and accessible immediately.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Each child lifejacket must be stowed in a location that is clearly marked and seperated from the adult lifejackets.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel must ensure that all hatches/scuttles providing access to pontoon hulls are kept watertight. Pontoon hatches adjacent to operating station do not seal.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel must posess Charts, light lists, tide tables, navigation rules, and coast pilots for areas in which the vessel will transit.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Except for engine exhausts, each inlet or discharge pipe that penetrates the hull below six inches from the deepest load waterline and any penetration for submersible bilge pumps must be fitted with a means to prevent water from entering the vessel if the pipe fractures (Valve). If the area is inaccessible, the means of complying with this must be a shut off valve that is operable from the weather deck.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Each portable fire extinguisher must be installed in an approved bracket and provide for immediate access to aid in fighting a fire.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel name shall be marked on both Port, STBD bow and stern with minimum 4in letters. Hailing port listed on COD shall be marked on stern.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment shall be installed in a location that is dripproof, electrical equipment at operation station.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
All electrical equipment shall be installed as per approved plans submitted to USCG MSC, plans were approved on March 28th, 2019. Wiring was undersized and over current protection was undersized. Power and lighting circuits were found with 18AWG wire, minimum size is 14AWG.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Over-current devices on distribution panel were of the non-cartridge type, replace panel with cartridge type fuses and properly sized per approved plans.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. (DC distribution panel and power switches)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Provide adequate over-current protection for both installed radio amplifiers. (manufacturer specification)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Mount 03 batteries in tray/s resistant to to damage by the electrolyte if spilled, tray must have adequate capacity to contain entire contents.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Provide covers for all ungrounded terminals on all batteries for the protection from falling objects.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
All wiring shall be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24inches apart and in a manner to prevent chaffing. Plastic zip ties shall only be used to bundle wires. Wires under the deck must be supported and may not lay on top of hulls.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Watertight hatches for each hull must be attached to hull to prevent its loss.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Gauges to indicate lubricating oil pressure must be readily visible at operating station. Provide manufactures instructions on low oil pressure alarm.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Emergency fuel shut offs must be readily available to shut off in the event of an emergency, remove locking device on valve handle.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Fuel tank vent pipes for both Port and STBD tanks must be fitted with removable flame screens, flame screens must consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 x 30 mesh.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Provide visual indicators for all submersible bilge pumps that are automatically activated, must visually display at operating station when energized.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Lanyard for floating water light for ring buoy must be 3-6 feet in length.
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.