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BIO-BUS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named BIO-BUS

BIO-BUS is a 2002 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 2002, most recently in April 2026, along with 27 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2025.

Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 22 April 2026.

Built
2002
Last inspected
22 April 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
31
Deficiencies
27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2005–2025
Inspected with
1 other vessel

Identity

US Official No.
1129881
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDJ8267
MISLE id
576643
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368014770
Maury page id
psix-576643

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations23
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded5
Years with a record 14 calendar years (2002–2026)
The 31 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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)42.0 ft × 11.3 ft × 3.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 47 / net 37
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCANAL BOATS INC · FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2002
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portFORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 18 May 2026 · expires 30 April 2027
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 it47 - Simplified, Gross Ton
37 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDJ8267MMSI 368014770 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 1 December 2017, expires 1 December 2027
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

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.

LAUDERDALE Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 465402 · 10 January 2005 · activity 2272878

Inspection history · 31

22 April 2026 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8354245
14 April 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8353044
11 June 2025 In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8157087
11 June 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8170640
17 April 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8113128
17 July 2024 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7959366
21 March 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7883649
18 January 2023 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7620143
8 December 2022 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7606178
12 April 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7429254
29 March 2022 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7420817
14 March 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7411272
21 May 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7202728
15 June 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6977580
22 May 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6957941
29 January 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6898455
2 October 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6829943
14 May 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6683613
15 August 2017 Administrative Inspection · Simplified Stability Test · Spot Check · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6241219
22 March 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2608710
7 September 2005 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2486135
2 March 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2301910
11 January 2005 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2272858
10 January 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2272878
9 August 2004 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2160532
9 August 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2174896
29 July 2004 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2153710
21 July 2004 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2141160
29 July 2003 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1860219
27 September 2002 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1680926
7 July 2002 COI Inspection · Construction Oversight · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1661836

Deficiency record · 27

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 June 2025 Resolved
46 CFR 177.410-Fire detection and extinguishing systems must be installed. Replace pre-engineered fire system to the satisfaction of CG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 June 2025
Resolved 20 June 2025
Resolution: Pre-engineered systems replaced and inspected.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 June 2025 Resolved
46 CFR 183.200-Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions. Replace alternator and all wiring harness burned during fire. Replace affected hoses and conduct engine full power trials to the satisfaction of CG Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 June 2025
Resolved 20 June 2025
Resolution: Identified items replaced along with satisfactory sea trial.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 17 April 2025 Resolved
46 CFR 181.420(3)(a) A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. The engine did not shut down upon disconnection of the fire extinguishing system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 April 2025
Resolved 17 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel crew provided evidence of engine shut and proper operation of the fire boy upon removal and replacement of the helm override controller.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 17 April 2025 Resolved
46 CFR 185.612(a) Complete but simple instructions for the operation of a fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be located in a conspicuous place at or near each pull box and stop valve control and in the space where the extinguishing agent cylinders are stored. The pre-engineered fire extinguishing system was not properly marked.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 May 2025
Resolved 28 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided photo evidence of instruction labelling for the pre-engineered fire extinguishing system.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 April 2025 Resolved
46 CFR 185.608 Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. The fuel shutoff valve was not labeled.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 May 2025
Resolved 30 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided photo evidence of proper labeling for the fuel shut off valve.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Garbage record book
Issued 17 April 2025 Resolved
33 CFR 151.57(a) The master or person in charge of a ship to which this section applies shall ensure that the ship is not operated unless a garbage management plan meeting paragraph (b) of this section is on the ship and that each person handling garbage follows the plan. The garbage management plan was not found onboard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 May 2025
Resolved 30 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided picture evidence of their garbage management plan.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 April 2025 Resolved
46 CFR 185.516(a) Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Life jacket donning placard was missing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 April 2025
Resolved 17 April 2025
Resolution: Instructions for donning and use of life jacket placard was posted conspicuously.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 14 March 2022 Resolved
A vessel must undergo a drydock and internal structure examination at least once every two years. Last drydock and internal examination was conducted on 29JAN2020 and vessel is not permitted to operate until a drydock and internal structure inspection has been completed.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 March 2022
Resolution: Completed credit drydock
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 May 2021 Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury. MIs found auxiliary drive pulley loose and oscillating, and oil leak on main seal.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 25 May 2021
Resolution: Operator repaired pulley.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 May 2020 Resolved
46CFR180.70: At least one buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. Each lifeline on a buoy must be non kinking and have a breaking strength of 1,124 pounds and be of dark color. Life buoy needed to replace lifeline. Additionally, the fleets lifebuoys were missing retro reflective tape.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2020
Resolved 15 June 2020
Resolution: Submitted pictures of fixed lifering
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 22 February 2018 Resolved
Battery not located as high as practical. Relocate battery so it is not directly touching hull adjacent to bilge, similar to primary battery bank for starting prior to carrying pax. 46CFR183.350.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 February 2018
Resolved 28 February 2018
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 22 February 2018 Resolved
Battery not in tray. Install battery with tray prior to carrying pax. 46 CFR 183.350.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 February 2018
Resolved 28 February 2018
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 22 February 2018 Resolved
Battery terminal connection not permanent type. Replace wing-nut connections with permanent types prior to carrying pax. 46 CFR 183.350
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 February 2018
Resolved 28 February 2018
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 22 February 2018 Resolved
Operation of main propulsion both ahead and astern throttle sticking, unable to test. 46CFR176.804(a)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 February 2018
Resolved 28 February 2018
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 22 February 2018 Resolved
Install guards on main engine. 46CFR177.960
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 February 2018
Resolved 28 February 2018
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 15 August 2017 Resolved
Fuel line penetrating bulkheads. Temp repairs in place. Vessel allowed to sail for 14 days while waiting for proper connection fittings.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 March 2018
Resolved 15 March 2018
Resolution: Verified onscene
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 6 September 2005 Resolved
Repair 1" hole at the bottom and centerline of the Collision Bulkhead.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 October 2005
Resolved 13 September 2005
Resolution: Received e-mail confirmation that the requirement has been corrected.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 6 September 2005 Resolved
Install all missing bolts in the top cover of the generator.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 October 2005
Resolved 13 September 2005
Resolution: Received e-mail confirmation that the requirement has been completed.
Lifesaving › Lifeboat Equipment › First Aid Kit
Issued 6 September 2005 Resolved
Provide complete First Aid Kit IAW 46 CFR 160.041 Table.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 October 2005
Resolved 13 September 2005
Resolution: Received e-mail confirmation that the requirement has been corrected.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 6 September 2005 Resolved
Prove proper operation of Ampere and Frequency Meters on Generator Switchboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 October 2005
Resolved 3 May 2018
Resolution: Old def that was never closed out. No longer represents condition of vessel.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 6 September 2005 Resolved
Provide 08 Adult Lifejackets.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 September 2005
Resolved 6 September 2005
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Engineering › Electric Propulsion System › Switch
Issued 9 August 2004 Resolved
Prove proper operation of drive system prior to the carriage of passengers.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 March 2005
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 29 July 2004 Resolved
Vsl failed Simpilified Sub-Division, provide a proposal to bring all the vessels in compliance. The proposal is due no later than 01 September 2004 for work to be completed on all vessels no later than 01 January 2005
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 30 August 2004
Resolved 2 March 2005
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Valve
Issued 21 July 2004 Resolved
Replace current bilge suction discharges with positive closures at the hull penetration.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 21 September 2004
Resolved 21 July 2004
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 21 July 2004 Resolved
Repair/renew handrails in way of bow deck. Current installation is loose, and the use of screws into GRP sandwich is questionable.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 21 July 2004
Resolved 9 August 2004
Resolution: Cleared onboard, rhj.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 21 July 2004 Resolved
Prove operation of the fixed bilge system and high water alarms during the upcomming scheduled annual examination.
Due 21 August 2004
Resolved 9 August 2004
Resolution: Cleared onboard, rhj.
Electrical
Issued 27 September 2002 Resolved
Provide generator with 50 deg Centergrade ambient temp rating or derate to 80% or demonstrate ambient temp does not exceed 40 deg Centergrade
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 November 2002
Resolved 12 December 2002
Resolution: Generator manufacturer provide additional ambient temperature rating specification information. Generator does meet required ambient temperature rating. New information plate reflecting this rating has been attached to generator.

Casualty record · 2

10 January 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2272878
11 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8170640
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.