EXPRESS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

Built: 1962
Last inspected: 29 July 2025
Documentation: Expired · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 13
Deficiencies: 18 recorded · 1 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 29 July 2025

Recorded inspections13

…physical examinations11

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 18 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution

…past their stated due date1

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)

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

676703

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WDA2581

50702

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-50702

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)33.0 ft × 10.6 ft × 5.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 12 / net 9

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderINLAND SEAS BOAT COMPANY · SANDUSKY, OH, UNITED STATES · built 1962

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portCLEVELAND, OH

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg

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 it9 - Simplified, Net Ton
12 - Simplified, Gross 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 · 13

29 July 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8197576

24 July 2024 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7961954

6 October 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7804603

26 July 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7752623

26 July 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7516099

28 July 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7271670

6 July 2021 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7247835

27 April 2020 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6944325

26 November 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6863148

16 April 2019 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6663714

25 July 2018 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6490288

13 July 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6206343

16 June 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5909437

Deficiency record · 18

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion

Issued 29 July 2025 No resolution recorded

Several holes were noted near the port hatch cover's hinge plates. The owner has deck plate (steel) on hand and will/must replace damaged area by August 15, 2025.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 August 2025 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 24 July 2024 Resolved

The owner shall make the vessel available for drydock, and internal structural examinations as required by these regulations. The EXPRESS is required to have a drydock examination no less than once every five years and is past due since April 30, 2024. The EXPRESS may not carry more than six (6) passengers for hire until the vessel receives a satisfactory drydock examination by the local Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 July 2024
Resolved 25 July 2024
Resolution: A satisfactory drydock examination completed. Credit given, and the deficiency is cleared.

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

Issued 26 July 2022 Resolved

Ten PFDs are missing lights.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 26 July 2022
Resolved 26 July 2022
Resolution: COI limits operations to 12 persons when operating beyond 20 NM, making the lights not required gear. Deficiency rectified and was cleared.

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

Issued 26 July 2022 Resolved

The vessel does not have a current Certificate of Documentation.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 July 2022
Resolved 2 August 2023
Resolution: Vessel has a valid COD as of 02AUG2023.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)

Issued 28 July 2021 Resolved

Renew Certificate of Documentation, which is past due date.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 August 2021
Resolved 10 August 2021
Resolution: Owner renewed COD, and is awaiting new certificate to be mailed. Deficiency is cleared.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights

Issued 28 July 2021 Resolved

Replace cracked portside windshield.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 August 2021
Resolved 10 August 2021
Resolution: Cracked window was replaced with appropriate safety glass. Deficiency is cleared.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 28 July 2021 Resolved

Forward compartment, high water level alarm is inoperable. Repair and prove proper operation.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 August 2021
Resolved 10 August 2021
Resolution: High water level alarm tested satisfactorily and the deficiency is cleared.

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

Issued 28 July 2021 Resolved

Batteries must have suitable covering installed.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 August 2021
Resolved 10 August 2021
Resolution: Batteries have a suitable wooden covering in place. The deficiency is cleared.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 27 April 2020 Resolved

Prove proper operation prior to carrying passengers.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 April 2020
Resolved 6 July 2021
Resolution: MDE functions properly and the deficiency was cleared.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 25 July 2018 Resolved

Cracking noted on the shell. Owner must reseal to prevent BA from becoming water-logged and inoperable.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2018
Resolved 17 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel coated exterior shell with suitable sealant. Deficiency cleared.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm

Issued 25 July 2018 Resolved

The high water indicator in the forward compartment has a broken wire which renders it inoperable.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 26 July 2018
Resolved 27 July 2018
Resolution: Electrical wiring reconnected and unit tested satisfactory. deficiency cleared.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges

Issued 25 July 2018 Resolved

Remove material used to seal where the exhaust hose meet the exhaust port in the lazarette, on the starboard stern of the vessel. Reconnect exhaust hose and test for proper seal.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 26 July 2018
Resolved 27 July 2018
Resolution: Exhaust pipe was removed and new steel welded in place. Exhaust system and welded seem were tested with no leaks noticed. Deficiency cleared.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 13 July 2017 Resolved

A hole of approximately 1" in diameter was found on the after port quarter of the main deck.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2017
Resolved 20 July 2017
Resolution: Satisfactory repairs were made to the area and the deficiency is cleared.

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 13 July 2017 Resolved

Navigational sidelights do not energize.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2017
Resolved 20 July 2017
Resolution: All navigational lights function properly and the deficiency is cleared.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle

Issued 13 July 2017 Resolved

Forward deck scuttle does not seal.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2017
Resolved 20 July 2017
Resolution: Forward deck scuttle seals properly and operates as designed. Deficiency is cleared.

Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB

Issued 13 July 2017 Resolved

Hydrostatic release is beyond exipration date and must be replaced.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 July 2017
Resolved 20 July 2017
Resolution: Appropriate hydrostatic release is installed and the deficiency is cleared.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Making Voice Radio Distress Call

Issued 13 July 2017 Resolved

Emergency instructions to be posted by the radio.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 July 2017
Resolved 20 July 2017
Resolution: Emergency instructions are posted near the radio. The deficiency is cleared.

Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General

Issued 16 June 2016 Resolved

Handle for the remote fuel shut off snapped in half upon exercising the unit. Must prove proper operation prior to carrying passengers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 16 June 2016
Resolved 17 June 2016
Resolution: Owner installed new emergency fuel shut off valves. Deficiency cleared.

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.