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BLUE HERON II
BLUE HERON II is a 1989 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2016, most recently in December 2025, along with 25 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2008.
Records from 2008 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 December 2025.
- Built
- 1989
- Last inspected
- 16 December 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2008
Identity
957158
WDJ8676
340746
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-340746
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.
Inspections, by type
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.
What Maury does not do.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.8 ft × 20.0 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 60 / net 48
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBREAUX BROTHERS ENTERPRIS · LOREAUVILLE LA · built 1989
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portRIVIERA BEACH, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 17 December 2025 · expires 30 November 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 it60 - Simplified, Gross Ton
48 - Simplified, Net Ton
48 - 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.
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Inspection history · 15
16 December 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8284334
12 November 2025
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8267455
16 December 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8048051
7 December 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7835858
16 November 2023
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7825914
7 December 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7605459
1 November 2021
Construction Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7343273
9 September 2021
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7308093
7 January 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7120932
20 December 2019
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6877188
8 October 2019
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6830636
20 December 2018
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6600675
9 January 2018
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6334552
14 November 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6306401
14 October 2016
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6022276
Deficiency record · 25
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 16 December 2025
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate Of Documentation. COD expired.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 16 December 2025
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis. Consortium letter is not current. Swabs are expired.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation
Issued 16 December 2025
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title II of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installed by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with 80.59, once every five years. Vessel has bridge-to-bridge certificate but is missing Safety Radiotelephony Certificate. 47 CFR 80.903
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 16 December 2024
Resolved
The marine employer must have sufficient alcohol testing devices readily accessible. Devices expired. Vessel must be able to conduct alcohol tests within 2 hours.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 16 December 2024
Resolved
An EAP program must include the following elements: Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. No proof of training provided.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 December 2023
Resolved
If garden hose is used, it shall be of a good commercial grade constructed of an inner rubber tube, plies of braided cotton reinforcement and an outer rubber cover or of equivalent material, and shall be fitted with a good grade bronze or equivalent metal. Current hose on vessel is not of commercial grade. 46 CFR 181.15-10(e) Old T.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 7 December 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, U.S. Coast Pilot [name withheld] List, Tide tables, and Current tables. Charts not up-to-date and pubs are missing.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 December 2022
Resolved
Battery terminals to cable connections loose. Connectors to be replaced. 46 CFR 183.350
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 23 September 2021
Resolved
Due to the freeboard of the vessel, a retrieval system is required to safely bring a man overboard on board. Install a satisfactory retrieval system to the satisfaction of marine inspector. 46 CFR 185.520
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 8 January 2019
Resolved
Provide current FCC Station License. Restricted to no more than 1000 feet from shore. 47 CFR 80.13
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 8 January 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of bilge high level visual alarm for fuel tank space. 46 CFR 182.530
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 8 January 2019
Resolved
Replace expired hydro-static release unit. Restricted to no more than 3 NM from shore. 46 CFR 185.728
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 January 2019
Resolved
Replace wasted emergency fuel shut off valve handle in engine room. 46 CFR 182.440
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 January 2019
Resolved
Separate and label child life jackets. 46 CFR 180.71
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 January 2019
Resolved
Post emergency instructions. 46 CFR 185.510-512
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 January 2019
Resolved
Move one ring buoy to main deck. 46 CFR 180.70
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 January 2019
Resolved
Label breakers in breaker panel. 46 CFR 183.220
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 January 2019
Resolved
Remove of cap exposed wire in void space. 46 CFR 183.200
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 January 2019
Resolved
Provide permanent type connectors to battery cables at terminals. 46 CFR 183.350
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Employee Coverage
Issued 14 October 2016
Resolved
Provide current crew list.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › High Water Alarm
Issued 14 October 2016
Resolved
Label high water alarms.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 14 October 2016
Resolved
Prove proper operation of stern light prior to night time operations.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 14 October 2016
Resolved
Provide current alcohol swabs.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 14 October 2016
Resolved
Provide current MIS report.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 14 October 2016
Resolved
Provide current consortium enrollment form.
Casualty record · 1
25 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3369927
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.