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MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
MIDNIGHT EXPRESS is a 1982 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 47 deficiencies and 11 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2021.
Records from 2006 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 June 2026.
- Built
- 1982
- Last inspected
- 11 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 47 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 11 investigations · 2006–2021
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
11 June 2026
…with no type recorded5
Deficiencies
47 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
651938
WCX4088
54179
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-54179
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)47.7 ft × 15.0 ft × 5.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 27 / net 18
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDELTA BAY CRAFT INC · BELLE CHASSE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1982
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portMOREHEAD CITY, NC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 31 December 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it27 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
18 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
18 - 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
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 1
The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.
OUTRAGEOUS V Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 49912 · 20 June 2020 · activity 6986488Inspection history · 26
11 June 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8381099
19 February 2026
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8312519
16 April 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8109298
9 May 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7909097
6 February 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7861247
7 June 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7704701
5 April 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7663325
21 December 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7611648
11 July 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7503884
29 June 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7484888
11 June 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7476603
22 February 2022
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7390908
27 June 2021
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7237817
27 June 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7250438
22 June 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7232408
20 June 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6986488
11 March 2020
COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6924464
12 June 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6725071
5 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6507399
21 June 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6443464
17 June 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6447112
17 June 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6448107
11 April 2018
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6388104
8 June 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6154225
17 May 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5873311
5 April 2016
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5845048
Deficiency record · 47
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 June 2022
Resolved
A submersible electrical pump may be used as a power bilge pump and is permanently mounted. All submersible pumps were found not properly mounted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 June 2022
Resolved
Each small battery installation must be protected from falling objects. secure covers on both battery boxes in engine room.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 June 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating water light, unless it is limited to daytime operations. (1) Each floating light must be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 161.010 in subchapter Q. Approval for current water light cannot be verified.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Holds and tanks safety
Issued 29 June 2022
Resolved
Remote fuel shut-off stations must be marked in one inch letter. Passenger compartment fuel cut-out valve handle missing markings.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 29 June 2022
Resolved
VHF radio onboard must be installed IAW 47CFR80.905. Integrate VHF radio with GPS and conduct radio check IAW MSIB 20-20.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 29 June 2022
Resolved
Rails shall consist of evenly spaced courses and the spacing between courses shall not be not greater than 12 inches. Rail courses IWO embarkation exceed 12 inches.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 29 June 2022
Resolved
The floating water light must be attached around the life float body by a 3/8 inch lanyard, resistant to deterioration from ultra light and at least 18 feet in length. Water light lanyard for both life floats do not meet the regulations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 June 2021
Resolved
Owner reported failure of starboard raw water pump during passenger service this date.
Determine cause to make proper repairs to the satisfaction of the local OCMI.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
Provide navigational pubs onboard; coast pilot and light list
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
Provide marine charts for the operational area
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
Properly mark life jacket stowage compartments. "2 lettering.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
Renew painter for life floats.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
Make proper repairs on life floats.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
Properly mark upper deck passengers IAW stability letter/COI
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
Renew steering supply/return hydraulic hoses.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
Make forward E/R bulkhead watertight IVO portside reduction gear linkage controls.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
Wet exhaust hose clamps on stbd main engine were loose. Verify all other clamps.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
Generator hertz meter is inoperable and install ammeter
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 June 2021
Resolved
Only 02 fire buckets were onboard. 03 fire buckets are required.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 March 2020
Resolved
The fuel oil piping (hard) is wasted and needs renewal.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 March 2020
Resolved
Replace six damaged and wasted adult PFDs. Passenger count reduced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 11 March 2020
Resolved
The spot light on pilot house was not operating as designed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 March 2020
Resolved
The engine room and laz was missing cable ties for securing wiring runs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 11 March 2020
Resolved
The steering system is not properly operating as designed.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 March 2020
Resolved
Run drills.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Port MDE fuel filter leaking.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
STBD LAZ exhaust band clamp needs to be replace.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Fuel tank vent not properly installed. Provided o/o with regulations to follow.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Generator fuel supply hose needs to be replaced.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Hyro release on EPIRB expired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Current Radio station Auth. lic. not on board.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Provide current drug testing enrollment.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
Life float cracking and needs repair.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 June 2019
Resolved
4 adult life jackets torn. Limited to 21 Adults.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Items missing from first aid kit.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
FCC Ship Radio station auth. expired on 4/17/2017.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Port and stbd engine room hatches hinge bolts missing nuts
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Forward peak hatch ring cracked as ID'd in shipyard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 June 2018
Resolved
Fire Ext in the engine room not properly mounted. Ext. is laying on its side.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 8 June 2017
Resolved
Expired meds
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 8 June 2017
Resolved
Horn/Whistle not operating
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 8 June 2017
Resolved
Life ring markings faded
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 8 June 2017
Resolved
All retro tape needs to be replaced.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 8 June 2017
Resolved
Secure bilge pump and wiring in LAZ
Engineering › Freshwater System (air cooling) › Hose
Issued 8 June 2017
Resolved
Double hose clamp engine room fwd in way of a/c cooling water pump.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Paints/Varnishes/Other Finishes
Issued 8 June 2017
Resolved
Remove 5 gallons diesel can from engine room.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 27 May 2016
Resolved
Alco sensors expired, corrected immediately.
Casualty record · 11
13 August 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2749525
17 August 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 2755346
29 July 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 3284474
23 May 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4019831
5 August 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4109529
17 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4706676
6 June 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4884738
17 June 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6448107
5 August 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6507399
20 June 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 6986488
27 June 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7250438
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
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.