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SARA EXPRESS
SARA EXPRESS is a 1980 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 1994, most recently in May 2026, along with 40 deficiencies and 7 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded.
Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 19 May 2026.
- Built
- 1980
- Last inspected
- 19 May 2026
- Documentation
- Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 40 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- 1 with no removal date recorded
Identity
8914142 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
HQZX6
403573
Flag
HONDURAS
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Maury page id
psix-403573
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded9
Years with a record
11 calendar years (1994–2026)
The 30 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 General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
Documentation record
Tonnage as PSIX records it2463 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
3264 - Dead Weight, Ton
4559 - Displacement, Ton
1227 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
3264 - Dead Weight, Ton
4559 - Displacement, Ton
1227 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
Radio station licence
No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of
6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.
Inspection history · 30
19 May 2026
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8375522
25 October 2025
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8258251
24 September 2025
PSC A · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8240199
24 February 2025
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8083409
12 January 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8060661
10 August 2024
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7976180
9 August 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7976744
12 May 2024
ISPS Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7909892
11 May 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7909365
21 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7898763
20 April 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7900701
2 February 2024
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7857307
23 July 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7749887
12 July 2023
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7738504
25 January 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7626894
28 October 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7585323
20 April 2022
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7433980
20 October 2021
PSC B · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7336164
30 March 2021
PSC B
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7164669
10 September 2020
PSC A · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7054429
29 August 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · PSC A
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7045176
25 February 2020
PSC A
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6915094
9 September 2019
PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination · CCSSC Examination
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6807180
1 March 2019
Deficiency Check · PI Safety Exam · Administrative Inspection · ISPS III Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6634689
26 August 2018
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6523189
20 August 2018
PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · Deficiency Check · ISPS II Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6514035
16 September 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 382755
11 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 379173
6 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 702783
18 June 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 367867
Deficiency record · 40
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 9 October 2025
Resolved
Sanitary accommodations shall comply with the following requirements: cold fresh water and hot fresh water available in all wash spaced.PSCO observed that hot was not available in the galley.
46 USC 70002
ILO 147 p.37/21(c)
Code 16bc
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 24 September 2025
Resolved
In a ship in which fuel oil issued, the arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board...PSCO observed fuel oil leaking from the fuel filters of generator set #1
74 SOLAS (1997) 2-II/15.2
Code 17bc
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 24 September 2025
Resolved
In a ship in which fuel oil issued, the arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board...PSCO observed fuel oil leaking from the #4 fuel injector of generator sets.
74 SOLAS (1997) II-2/15.2
Code 17bc
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 September 2025
Resolved
The machinery boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended...PSCO observed a significant jacket water leak at cylinder #6 of the main engine.
74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/26.1
Code 17bc
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 24 September 2025
Resolved
Sanitary accommodations shall comply with the following requirements: cold fresh water and hot fresh water available in all wash spaces.PSCO observed that hot water was not available anywhere on the ship.
46 U.S.C. 70002
ILO 147 p.37/21(c)
Code 17bc
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 September 2025
Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such that: the safety of passengers, crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. PSCO observed a light fixture with exposed, live electrical wires.
74 SOLAS (2004) II-1/40.1.3
Code 10c
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
Machinery spaces of category A containing internal combustion machinery shall be provided with one of the fire-extinguishing systems required by paragraph 1.1
PSCO observed kinked copper hose for high pressure CO2 system which would not allow adequate amount of CO2 to be discharged into machinery space.
SOLAS(97) II-2/7.2.1
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
The construction and means for securing the weathertightness of cargo and other hatchways in positions 1 and 2 shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of regulations 15 and 16 of this annex.
PSCO observed a hole (1") in hatch cover #2.
ICLL Annex I/reg 14.1
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 24 February 2025
Resolved
All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and so installed as not to cause injury when handled or touched in the normal manner.
PSCO observed water in lighting wiring system.
SOLAS (04) II-1/ 45.1.3
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 July 2023
Resolved
Whenever there is a hazardous condition either on board a vessel or caused by a vessel or its operation, the owner, agent, master, operator, or person in charge must immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Sector Office or Group Office, and in addition submit any report required by 46CFR4.05-10. Vessel did not report to the nearest Coast Guard unit when it was found that the Controllable Pitch Propeller was non-operational during transit outbound Sector Miami. The vessel failed to notify USCG until 12 hours later.
33CFR160.216(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 20 October 2021
Resolved
The fire resistance of doors shall as far as practicable be equivalent to the division in which they are fitted... Boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of category A shall be reasonably gastight. PSCO observed keyholes opening keyhole opening in the emergency escape door in the engine room 74SOLAS(97) II-2/47.1
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats
Issued 30 March 2021
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use... During operational testing of the rescue boat, the shave on the rescue boat davit was found to be seized and could not move.
74SOLAS(97Cons.)III/19.2
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Embarkation arrangements rescue boats
Issued 10 September 2020
Resolved
An embarkation ladder complying with the requirements of regulation 48.7. PSCO's observes rope rot on the port side of embarkation ladder at the shackle connection.
74 SOLAS (1997 CONS.) III/11.7
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 29 August 2020
Resolved
Where risk from overspeeding of machinery exists, means shall be provided to ensure that the safe speed is not exceeded. Vessel's main engine overspeed trip alarm is not operational.
74 SOLAS (04)
11-1/27.1
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 29 August 2020
Resolved
The means of control of any such fixed gas fire-extinguishing system shall be readily accessible and simple to operate... Crew was unable to produce the keys necessary to unlock aft CO2 storage room in a timely manner.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 25 February 2020
Resolved
THE MEANS OF CONTROL OF ANY FIXED GAS FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM SHALL BE READILY ACCESSIBLE… CREW COULD NOT IMMEDIATELY ACCES CONTROLS FOR EMERGENCY GENERATOR CO2 BOTTLES DUE TO THE CLOSEST DEVICES ON THE HATCH BEING PAINTED SHUT.
74 SOLAS (04 CONS) CH. II-2/REG 5.1.7
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 4 March 2019
Resolved
"A" class divisions shall be constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame. PSCO's observed a penetration for wires through an "A" class boundary, allowing for the passage of smoke and flame through the bulkhead between the steering gear room and emergency pump room. 74 SOLAS (1997 Cons.) II-2/3.3.3
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Load Lines (including Exemption)
Issued 4 March 2019
Resolved
The International Load Line Certificate shall not be delivered to the ship until the officer or surveyor...has certified the markes are correctly and permanently indicated on the sides of the ship. The load lines on the certificate are not correctly marked on the ship. ICLL 66, Reg. 9
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 4 March 2019
Resolved
Fire extinguishers shall be periodically examined and subjected to such tests as the administration may require. Foam medium for the required foam applicators onboard vessel have not had the required lab analysis after being put into service for 5 years. Last analysis was May 2017. 74 SOLAS (1997 Cons.) II-2. 6.5 (MSC1/CIRC1432 para. 7.11)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 4 March 2019
Resolved
The operator of each self propelled vessel over 12 meters or more in length shall carry onboard a copy of these rules. The vessel does not have a copy of the rules onboard. 33CFR83.01(g)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 4 March 2019
Resolved
Each production device must be legibly marked in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section. The MSD on vessel is not marked with the required information. 33CFR159.55(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 26 August 2018
Resolved
1299 - Load Lines (Other) - The Administration shall satisfy itself that the general structural strength of the hull is sufficient for the draught corresponding to the freeboard assigned. The upper stbd quarter sustained a 1 inch inset about 2.5 ft long, after alliding with a bridge fendering system. - ICLL 66/88 Annex I/Reg 1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 August 2018
Resolved
01-2110-IN A SHIP IN WHICH OIL FUEL IS USED, THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION OF THE FUEL OIL SHALL BE AS SUCH TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE SHIP AND PERSONS ON BOARD. PSCO OBSERVED FULL AFT BILGE WELL, FULL SLUDGE TANK, AND FULL DIRTY WATER TANK. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/15.2
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (SOLAS operational)
Issued 21 August 2018
Resolved
02-9800-THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION OF THE FUEL OIL SHALL BE AS SUCH TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE SHIP AND PERSONS ON BOARD. PSCO OBSERVED THE STORAGE OF LUBE OIL IN COMBUSTIBLE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT ENGINE ROOM SPACES. 74 SOLAS (97) II-2/15.3
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 August 2018
Resolved
3-0940-A VESSEL EQUIPPED WITH BALLAST WATER TANKS THAT OPERATES IN THE UNITED STATES MUST MAINTAIN A BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE VESSEL AND THAT WILL ALLOW THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PLANS IMPLEMENTATION TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW THE VESSEL'S BALLAST MANAGEMENT STRATEGY AND COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBPART. VESSEL'S BALLAST WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN DOES NOT INCLUDE ALL OF THE NECESARY PROVISIONS LISTED UNDER 33 CFR 151 SUBPART D.
CITE 33 CFR 151.2050(g)
ACTION TAKEN 50c
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (SOLAS operational)
Issued 20 August 2018
Resolved
03-0940-To discharge ballast water into the waters of the United States, the master, owner, operator, agent or person in charge of the vesselsubject to 151.2025 of this subpart must either meets the ballast water dicharge standard in151.2030(a), use an AMS as described in 151.2025(a)(3), or Ballas with water from a U.S public water system according to the schedule in paragraph (b) of this section. Subject vessel of keel laid date 1989 and ballast water capacity of 1599 cubic meter is past its compliance date per the implementation schedule in 33 CFR 151.2035(b). Vessel's current ballast water management method is exchange and discharge, which is not authorized. Vessel has no BWTS installed. Vessel is not authorized to discharge untreated ballast into U.S waters. This deficiency will not be cleared until CG examiners receive documentation that the vessel has installed a BWTS, has decided to use public water from U.S public water systems, or has updated its ballast water management plan to state that the vessel's ballast water management method in U.S waters is NO DISCHARGE.
33 CFR 151.2035
15 C
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 20 August 2018
Resolved
05-1499 The machinery boilers and other pressure vessels, associated pipin systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces, and other hazards. PSCO observed deteriorated boiler framing and insufficient boiler exhaust lagging.
74 SOLAS(04) II-1/26.1
50C
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 20 August 2018
Resolved
06-0199-Vessels operating within 03 nautical miles of the U.S must conduct routine visual inspections, once per week or voyage and document in official logbook or other documentation. Inspections are not being recorded as required under section 4.1.1.1 in 2013 VGP.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)
Issued 20 August 2018
Resolved
CODE 1286
A mechanical means of closing each drain and scupper in an enclosed deck area required by this section. PSCO observed 03 non-mechanical wooden plugs being used as a means of closing drains and scuppers.
33CFR155.310(a)3
40c
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 August 2018
Resolved
08-1440-All bilge pipes in machinery paces, including spaces in which oil settling tanks or oil pumping units are situated, shall be of steel or other suitable material. PSCO observed bilge suction arrangement from aft bilge well was made of flex hose material.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 20 August 2018
Resolved
09-2010-Clear instructions to be followed in the event of an emergency shall be provided for every person on board. PSCO observed muster list provided was not in a language understoof by the crew.
74SOLAS(1997 cons.) III/8.2
10C
Unknown
Issued 16 September 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE A LETTER FROM CLASS SOCIETY STATING TO WHAT EXTENT MACHINERY SPACE MAY BE LEFT UNATTENDED.
Fire Fighting
Issued 11 June 1995
Resolved
ENSURE ALL FIREFIGHTING HOSES ARE LEAK FREE AND IN GOOD REPAIR.
Documentation
Issued 11 June 1995
Resolved
INCLUDE PROCEDURES TO EMPTY CONTAINMENT TO THE OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES.
Documentation
Issued 11 June 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FROM CLASS SOCIETY THAT VESSEL MAY OPERATE WITH PERIODICALLY UNATTENDED MACHINERY SPACE.
Navigation
Issued 11 June 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE FOLLOWING CURRENT PUBLICATIONS: LIGHT LIST_x001C_ TIDAL CURRENT TABLES
Engineering
Issued 11 June 1995
Resolved
TRANSLATE ALARM AND CONTROL PANELS NECESSARY FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE VESSEL INTO LANGUAGE UNDERSTOOD BY DECK OFFICERS.
Documentation
Issued 11 June 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE CURRENT MEDICAL CERTIFICATES FOR CREW AS PER ILO - 147 PRIOR TO 11 JULY 1995.
Documentation
Issued 11 June 1995
Resolved
PROVIDE RADIOTELEPHONE OPERATORS CERTIFICATEFOR CHEIF MATE
Documentation
Issued 18 June 1994
Resolved
THE VESSEL DID NOT HAVE OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES ON BOARD.
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.