FISH HUNTER EXPRESS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

FISH HUNTER EXPRESS is a 1977 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2021, along with 13 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2021. Most recent: inspection, 19 May 2021.

Built: 1977
Last inspected: 19 May 2021
Documentation: Expired · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 15
Deficiencies: 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 5 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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 19 May 2021

Recorded inspections15

…physical examinations13

…with no type recorded2

Deficiencies 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 6 calendar years (2016–2021)

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

589020

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WUR5410

49486

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-49486

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)46.3 ft × 14.0 ft × 4.4 ft

Registered tonnagegross 21 / net 19

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderF O DEAN BOATYARD · WINGATE, MD, UNITED STATES · built 1977

Hull materialWood

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portSTAMFORD, CT

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004

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 it21 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
19 - 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.

Vessel history report

A report is not offered for this hull. Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 15

19 May 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7201297

30 October 2020 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7088479

22 June 2020 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6965196

19 October 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Eatons Neck · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6838284

19 October 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6839513

19 October 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6841472

11 September 2019 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6781374

17 April 2019 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6663290

20 March 2019 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6655219

2 April 2018 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6382933

1 August 2017 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6227517

27 July 2017 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6222090

16 May 2017 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6149927

1 February 2017 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6081191

21 June 2016 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5921163

Deficiency record · 13

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 22 June 2020 Resolved

Vessel is required a valid FCC Station license. Vessel could not provide at time of inspection.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2020
Resolved 23 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep provided emailed picture with current FCC Station license,

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 22 June 2020 Resolved

MMSI is required to be programmed in VHF radio. It is missing.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2020
Resolved 23 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed picutre with correct MMSI programmed in radio.

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

Issued 22 June 2020 Resolved

Vessel is required Employee Assistance Program (EAP) instructions posted visible to crew. EAP placard missing.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2020
Resolved 18 August 2020
Resolution: provided

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

Issued 22 June 2020 Resolved

Vessel is required to have current proof of enrollment on employees. Current enrollment onboard is outdated.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2020
Resolved 23 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep emailed document with current enrollment.

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

Issued 22 June 2020 Resolved

Life Float is required to have an operational float light. Current light was not in working condition. 705 written because vessel can still operate without LF in warm water. Vessel restricted to warm water ops (due date updated to 10/31/2020 when Cold Water comes into effect).

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2020
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: New Life Float has been installed. The proper marking and equipment have been installed for operation.

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

Issued 22 June 2020 Resolved

Passenger count ashore procedures required. Vessel does not have a plan in place to account for the amount of passenger on charters.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 July 2020
Resolved 23 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep provided plan for passenger count information ashore.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections

Issued 22 June 2020 Resolved

Life Float lifeline holders in good working order. Two holders on outside of float ripped in half. 705 written because vessel can still operate without LF in warm water. Vessel restricted to warm water ops (due date updated to 10/31/2020 when Cold Water comes into effect).

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2020
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: New float corrected this def as lifeline holders are installed.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections

Issued 22 June 2020 Resolved

Life Float required to have working retro tape. Current tape is worn, missing and faded. 705 written because vessel can still operate without LF in warm water. Vessel restricted to warm water ops (due date updated to 10/31/2020 when Cold Water comes into effect).

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 July 2020
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: New Life Float corrected this as retro tape is installed.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers

Issued 19 October 2019 Resolved

Vessel is not authorized to operate as a recreational vessel. Vessel was found operating as a recreational vessel with 19 persons on board. Vessel captain did not hold a license as a master of inspected vessel. Vessel is not to be operated without a master with appropriate credential.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 October 2019
Resolved 19 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel owner provided documentation of a properly credentialed master to conduct vessel operations.

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

Issued 11 September 2019 Resolved

Replace upper bearing support for rudder post.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 October 2019
Resolved 19 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel repaired upper bearing support. Performed operation test of rudder and found the operation satifactory.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted

Issued 29 March 2017 Resolved

Unable to vessel underway due to low tide. Conduct U/W drills PTCP.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 March 2017
Resolved 6 June 2017
Resolution: Conducted Sea Trials, ALL SAT

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL

Issued 29 March 2017 Resolved

Provide current FCC Station License and Safety certificate on board.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 March 2017
Resolved 6 June 2017
Resolution: Verified current FCC Station License, ALL SAT

Operations/Management › Vessel Activity › Other

Issued 29 March 2017 Resolved

Dry-dock and fastener pull due 30 Apr 2017. Vessel can't operate after this date.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 29 March 2017
Resolved 6 June 2017
Resolution: Verified Drydock and fastener pull were conducted to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector, ALL SAT

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.