BEACHWATER II

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

Built: 1975
Last inspected: 27 January 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 27
Deficiencies: 39 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 27 January 2026

Recorded inspections27

…physical examinations25

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 39 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

1021270

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WDH9594

403812

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-403812

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)63.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 8.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 54 / net 43

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderJOE R THORNTON · PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1975

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portBILOXI, MS

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, fi, rec

DocumentationValid · issued 6 August 2025 · expires 31 August 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 it54 - Simplified, Gross Ton
43 - 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 · 27

27 January 2026 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8302118

3 December 2025 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8272407

17 April 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8113435

6 June 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7929107

1 February 2024 Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7859000

13 November 2023 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7824046

8 June 2023 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7686748

3 February 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7631817

17 January 2023 Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7632988

4 June 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC DOLPHIN (WPB 87354) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7472464

19 May 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7454852

15 February 2022 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7396520

6 October 2021 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7328753

1 March 2021 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7148274

1 July 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6992838

17 January 2020 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6891366

17 September 2019 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6814334

27 June 2019 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6727103

21 June 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6427392

10 January 2018 Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6335732

29 September 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6277786

25 July 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6220803

13 June 2017 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6174878

5 May 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5869779

7 March 2016 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5828178

29 February 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5824566

3 February 2016 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5808642

Deficiency record · 39

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

Issued 2 March 2026 Resolved

Marine inspector shall examine and test the main and auxiliary steering apparatus to the extent necessary to determine that its condition is satisfactory and that it is fit for the service intended. Hydraulic hose on the vessels steering system was found with deterioration on the outside rubber hose. 46 CFR 176.25-35

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 March 2026
Resolved 9 March 2026
Resolution: Vessel owner replaced hose.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 2 March 2026 Resolved

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Vessels Safety Radiotelephony Certificate expires on 04MAR26. Vessel must provide proof of new certificate before departing with passengers beyond 1000 ft. from shore. 46 CFR 184.502

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 March 2026
Resolved 9 March 2026
Resolution: Vessel recieved new Radio Safety Telephony Cert.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 2 March 2026 Resolved

Batteries shall be effectively screened by a cage or similar structure to minimize the danger of accidental spark through dropping a metal object across terminals. Vessels battery for generator did not have a cover and the starting batteries cover was unsecured. 46 CFR 183.05-20

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 March 2026
Resolved 9 March 2026
Resolution: Owner replaced battery box cover and secured all covers for batteries.

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

Issued 1 June 2022 Resolved

Vessel must be enrolled in a consortium and be able to provide proof of enrollment as part of a consortium. Vessel did not have proof of enrollment in a random drug testing program.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 June 2022
Resolved 19 June 2022
Resolution: See docs for photos

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

Issued 1 June 2022 Resolved

02 Vessels fuel hoses on both generators are not of an approved type. Vessel must purchase and install approved fuel hoses on both generators.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 June 2022
Resolved 19 June 2022
Resolution: See docs for photos

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate

Issued 18 March 2021 Resolved

The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. Captain's MMC was missing medical certificate.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 April 2021
Resolved 24 June 2021
Resolution: Operator provided medical certificate.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 18 March 2021 Resolved

A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel did not have a complete approved first-aid kit.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 April 2021
Resolved 24 June 2021
Resolution: Operator provided a complete approved first aid kit.

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)

Issued 18 March 2021 Resolved

A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel did not have a complete approved first-aid kit.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 April 2021
Resolved 24 June 2021
Resolution: Operator provided an approved first aid kit.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 18 March 2021 Resolved

As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Charts on-board were not updated.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 April 2021
Resolved 24 June 2021
Resolution: Operator provided up to date navigational charts.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage

Issued 18 March 2021 Resolved

eck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 91 kilograms (200 pounds) applied at any point in any direction, and a uniform load of 74 kilograms per meter (50 pounds per foot) applied to the top rail in any direction. The point and uniform loads do not need to be applied simultaneously.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 April 2021
Resolved 24 June 2021
Resolution: Operator corrected deficency as so the rails could withstanda point load of 91 kilograms (200 pounds) applied at any point in any direction, and a uniform load of 74 kilograms per meter (50 pounds per foot) applied to the top rail in any direction.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 18 March 2021 Resolved

Twist-on type connectors may not be used for making joints in cables, facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a circuit. Twist on type connectors were made in cabinet in pilot house.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 April 2021
Resolved 24 June 2021
Resolution: Operator removed twist type connectors and made connections permanent.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills

Issued 18 March 2021 Resolved

Drills were not performed due to Captain's concerns with the weather/gusty winds. Drills must be preformed for Coast Guard Inspector.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 April 2021
Resolved 24 June 2021
Resolution: Fire and man overboard drills were conducted by captain and crew while vessel was underway.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 2 July 2020 Resolved

Batterys for waterlights (life ring and life float) both had spring terminal type. Replace with screw terminal type battery

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 July 2020
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: Recieved pictures, ALL SAT

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 2 July 2020 Resolved

Battery in wheelhouse had wingnuts on the connectors, provide evidnece of permanent type conenctors.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 July 2020
Resolved 2 July 2020
Resolution: Recieved pictures, all sat

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

Issued 1 July 2019 Resolved

Batteries for floating water lights on the life float and the ring life buoy were expired. Renew batteries for both floating water lights with one of an approved type on the light's label.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 July 2019
Resolved 17 July 2019
Resolution: New approved batteries were provided

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

Issued 1 July 2019 Resolved

All types of life jackets are required to have posted donning instructions. There were 02 types of child size life jackets that did not have posted donning instructions. Post donning instructions for all life jacket types.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 July 2019
Resolved 17 July 2019
Resolution: Owner posted new life jacket donning instructions

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 1 July 2019 Resolved

First aid kit had expired ammonia inhalants and burn gel. Provide new in-date inhalants and burn gel to meet approval under 46 CFR 160.041

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 July 2019
Resolved 17 July 2019
Resolution: Owner provided replacement first aid items

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

Issued 1 July 2019 Resolved

Life ring buoy retroflective tape was worn. Renew Type II retroflective tape or provide new life ring buoy approved under 46 CFR 160.050.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 July 2019
Resolved 17 July 2019
Resolution: Owner renewed retroflective tape on ring buoy

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)

Issued 1 July 2019 Resolved

Wiring on the aft generator providing power to fuel and air engine shutdown solenoid was exposed. Replace worn connectors with appropriate crimp style connections so no wires are exposed.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 July 2019
Resolved 17 July 2019
Resolution: Owner renewed crimp wire connectors with heat shrink and properly covered wiring with protective tubing

Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General

Issued 30 June 2017 Resolved

Weather tight emergency escape hatch on fwd weather deck needs to have securing device that is operable from both sides. IAW 46 CFR 171.124

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: The emergecny escape hatch has locking hinges installed, where the hatch can be opened/closed from either side and will remain in the closed/open postioned until changed. thsi meets the intent of the regulation.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules

Issued 29 June 2017 Resolved

Need updated Inland Navigation Rules. IAW 46 CFR 184.420

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: An updated NAV Rules was provided.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot

Issued 29 June 2017 Resolved

Need Coast Pilot. IAW 46 CFR184.420

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 June 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: An updated Coast Pilot was provided.

Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)

Issued 29 June 2017 Resolved

Need to log radio checks. IAW 46 CFR 184.502

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 June 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: Radio checks have been conducted and logged into the vessel's log book.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements

Issued 29 June 2017 Resolved

Need proof of supervisor training for Master and Mate. IAW 46 CFR 16.401

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: Documentation was provided showing recent Supervisory Training, of the Drug & Alcohol Program was completed by the Master and Mate.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 29 June 2017 Resolved

Need to update Aspirin and burn cream in first aid kit. IAW 46 CFR 184.710

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: Valid asprin and burn cream was provided.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail

Issued 29 June 2017 Resolved

Need coursing across top of ladder. IAW 46 CFR 177.900

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: A chain was provided to comlpete the course railing at the top of the ladder on the 01 level.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail

Issued 29 June 2017 Resolved

Need to fix ‘T’ cap on station, starboard side, top deck. IAW 46 CFR 177.900

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: the "T" cap on the stantion at the starboard side of hte top deck was satisfactorily repaired.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm

Issued 29 June 2017 Resolved

Engine room bilge light needs to be labled. IAW 46 CFR 183.220

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 July 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: The engine room bilge light indicator in the pilot house was repaired and is operating satisfactorily.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm

Issued 29 June 2017 Resolved

Bilge shower visual indicator needs to correctly operate. IAW 46 CFR 182.530

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: The bilge shower visual indicator at he pilot house was repaired and functions properly.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping

Issued 29 June 2017 Resolved

Bilge pump, engine room, starboard side, need to remove PVC and replace with appropriate flexible hose. IAW 46 CFR 182.720

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 August 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Resolution: Vessel owner replaced bilge piping PVC with flex hosing and added a ovbd COV.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)

Issued 13 June 2017 Resolved

Remark life ring buoy. IAW 46 CFR 185.604

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2017
Resolved 25 July 2017
Resolution: Re-labeling of the ring buoys were completed satisfactorily.

Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Floating Electric Waterlight

Issued 4 April 2016 Resolved

Water light for life ring and life float missing battery, needs approved battery.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 April 2016
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: Owner replaced both waterlight batteries.

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts

Issued 4 April 2016 Resolved

Engine room ventilation covers hard to shut, need to make easier to close when fire.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 April 2016
Resolved 4 April 2016
Resolution: Was corrected before we left inspection.

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service

Issued 4 April 2016 Resolved

Inspection tags had wrong year punched out on tag. Had paper work of inspection done but needs proper tag.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 April 2016
Resolved 5 May 2016
Resolution: Updated tags were provided for.

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose

Issued 4 April 2016 Resolved

Steering hose in engine room needs replaced w/J1942 or provide paper work to show it complies.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 April 2016
Resolved 5 May 2016
Resolution: Hose was replaced with J1942 type and proper connections.

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Pressure Gauge

Issued 4 April 2016 Resolved

Fire extinguisher in engine room needs recharged or replaced, gauge was in red.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 April 2016
Resolved 5 May 2016
Resolution: Extinguisher was re-charged.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump

Issued 4 April 2016 Resolved

Bilge high water alarm light did not work on bridge.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 April 2016
Resolved 5 April 2016
Resolution: High level alarm indicator operates audibly and visually.

Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer

Issued 4 April 2016 Resolved

Second master did not have marine operator permit.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 April 2016
Resolved 5 May 2016
Resolution: Marine Operator Permit documentation was provided.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Sleeping Accommodations › Berth

Issued 11 February 2016 Resolved

Flooring in STBD aft accomodation space presented hazard to crew members and passengers. Replace flooring.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 March 2016
Resolved 29 February 2016
Resolution: Owner replaced damaged flooring with reinforced plywood.

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.