ISLANDER EXPRESS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW)

Built: 1994
Last inspected: 28 January 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 31
Deficiencies: 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 28 January 2026

Recorded inspections31

…physical examinations24

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded3

Deficiencies 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

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

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it 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.

Identity

1020244

8967876

WCJ6211

401898

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-401898

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)88.7 ft × 22.6 ft × 8.9 ft

Registered tonnagegross 99 / net 67

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)88.7 ft × 22.6 ft × 8.9 ft

ITC tonnagegross 203 / net 70

BuilderWESTPORT SHIPYARD INC · WESTPORT, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1994

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portAVALON, CA

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 5 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it203 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
99 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
70 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
67 - 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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Inspection history · 31

28 January 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8235610

12 February 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8024889

4 December 2024 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8005005

5 June 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7923368

29 November 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7802023

14 July 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7739424

27 June 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7725190

25 May 2023 Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7696754

12 January 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7613495

23 June 2022 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7471370

1 June 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7465843

28 December 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7373515

15 December 2021 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7364996

30 November 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7359766

26 May 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7207750

19 April 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7178705

26 February 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7220843

25 February 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7146616

5 March 2020 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6877397

29 January 2020 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6898611

28 August 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6797700

25 August 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6842102

6 March 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6617454

3 April 2018 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6385461

15 February 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6350817

30 January 2018 Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6345837

28 November 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6314220

24 April 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6132683

6 January 2017 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6062853

7 April 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5828543

18 February 2016 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5809911

Deficiency record · 14

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 12 February 2025 Resolved

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification and reinspection the firefighting equipment of all vessels shall be inspected and all deficiencies found shall be corrected. Marine inspector identified a leak in the fire main.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 February 2025
Resolved 13 February 2025
Resolution: Repairs completed to the satisfaction of the attending MI.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 12 February 2025 Resolved

Valves for removing water or impurities from fuel in watertraps or strainers will be permitted. Such valves shall be provided with caps or plugs to prevent fuel leakage. Marine Inspector identified a leak in the port generator strainer.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 February 2025
Resolved 13 February 2025
Resolution: Repairs completed to the satisfaction of the attending MI.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 15 December 2021 Resolved

Fire pump unable to reach 60 psi. Corrected on the spot

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 15 December 2021
Resolved 15 December 2021
Resolution: Corrected on the spot

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

Issued 19 April 2021 Resolved

Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after each anniversary date of the COI. Vessel exceeded 3 month interval on 06APR2021. Vessel required to complete a satisfactory annual inspection prior to departure or carrying passengers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 April 2021
Resolved 1 July 2021
Resolution: def cleared

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

Issued 25 February 2021 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it was installed and capable of operations at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel suffered loss of propulsion on its starboard engine while underway. Vessel to prove proper operation of propulsion machinery prior to departure or carraige of passengers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 25 February 2021
Resolved 26 May 2021
Resolution: def cleared

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

Issued 28 August 2019 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which is is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel reported loss of port engine. Conduct appropriate repairs to port engine and prove proper operation of port engine and propulsion system to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 August 2019
Resolved 10 March 2020
Resolution: Conducted sea trials and verified proper operation of new port MDE. All engine parameters within manufacturers specifications.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Strut/Cross Tie

Issued 30 January 2018 Resolved

Make final repair to strut mount locations available for inspection.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 1 February 2018

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 6 January 2017 Resolved

Remove or make safe the dead end wire in the aft electrical closet.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 February 2017
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: Cable removed

Fire Fighting › Fixed Halon Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls

Issued 6 January 2017 Resolved

Provide schematic drawing for fir firefighting system detailing methods of release at or near the pull station.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 February 2017
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: Schematic posted

Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Filter

Issued 6 January 2017 Resolved

Repair hydraulic leaks on the ride control system.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 February 2017
Resolved 13 January 2017
Resolution: Seals replaced. Conduct OP test, all sat.

Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Serviceable

Issued 6 January 2017 Resolved

Repair penetrations on two buoyant apparatuses.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 January 2017
Resolved 6 January 2017

Operations/Management › Pollution › Retention of Oily Mixture

Issued 7 April 2016 Resolved

Ensure provisions are made to retain all oily mixtures on board.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 April 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016
Resolution: Operator installed positive shutoff valves on all rule pumps on board and also disabled the automatic feature on the rule pumps.

Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping

Issued 7 April 2016 Resolved

Make permanent repairs to the port side raw water piping, for cooling port main diesel engine.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016
Resolution: Operator removed temporary epoxy repair to raw water piping and discovered that there was no damage to the pipe and no permanent repairs required.

Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Insulation

Issued 7 April 2016 Resolved

Provide insulation on exhaust brackets for both main diesel engines to prevent injuries.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 May 2016
Resolved 12 April 2016
Resolution: Operator installed insulation on the echaust brackets for both main diesel engines.

Ownership record

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