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HERON
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named HERON
HERON is a 2002 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 38 inspections since 2002, most recently in July 2026, along with 39 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2022.
Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 July 2026.
- Built
- 2002
- Last inspected
- 21 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 39 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2009–2022
Identity
1131900
8975689 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
WDB2084
586558
Flag
UNITED STATES
366872110
Maury page id
psix-586558
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record
23 calendar years (2002–2026)
The 38 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)113.0 ft × 46.0 ft × 12.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 87 / net 59
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)113.0 ft × 46.0 ft × 12.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 268 / net 80
BuilderEASTERN SHIPBUILDING GROUP INC · PANAMA CITY, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2002
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portFISHER ISLAND, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 11 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it87 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
268 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
59 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
80 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
268 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
59 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
80 - Convention (Subpart B), 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
WDB2084MMSI 366872110 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 22 October 2022, expires 24 October 2032
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.
Inspection history · 38
21 July 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8444075
10 June 2026
Vessel Attendance · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8367234
10 September 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8197292
29 October 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8026017
27 June 2024
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7944416
4 November 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7821246
9 August 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7516183
1 August 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7529001
23 June 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7484694
3 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7344718
7 May 2021
Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7202603
20 November 2020
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7099078
29 June 2020
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6991457
20 February 2020
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6912458
26 November 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6861832
26 November 2018
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6586858
4 June 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6433578
30 August 2017
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6249243
28 November 2016
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6048353
18 May 2016
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5878830
4 December 2015
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5775174
20 June 2014
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4894048
21 June 2012
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4449027
12 June 2012
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4341564
29 December 2011
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4215299
15 December 2010
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3910948
28 December 2009
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3652488
23 January 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3398780
8 December 2008
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3375995
29 October 2008
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3353670
3 October 2007
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3070180
15 May 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2930960
11 October 2006
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2802418
18 November 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2243364
6 October 2004
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Drydock Extension
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2214642
21 October 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1932662
23 October 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1694702
1 October 2002
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Inclining Experiment · Initial Certification · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1682756
Deficiency record · 39
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 10 September 2025
Resolved
A device must be provided to automatically shut down power ventilation serving the protected space and engines that draw intake air from the protected space prior to release of the extinguishing agent into the space. CO2 system does not have the required device to shut down the engines within the engine room.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 September 2025
Resolved
In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped:(1) Double hose clamping is required where practicable.
#1 MDE had a flexible hose with one broken hose clamp, correct on the spot.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 September 2025
Resolved
Small batteries. Each small battery installation must be located in a well ventilated space and protected from falling objects. A small battery installation must not be in a closet, storeroom or similar space.
Battery box covers were not secured. Corrected on the Spot.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 June 2022
Resolved
Number 2 prop is showing some signs of cavitation. Repair prop to original spec.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 20 November 2020
Resolved
all machinery must be installed and maintained to afford adequate protection from personnel injury. cover the open hole on the cowling of both generators.
46 CFR 182.100
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 November 2020
Resolved
materials used in piping systems must be acceptable to cognizant OCMI. crossconnect valve between bilge and fire pump is corroded and leaking.
46 CFR 182.700
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 November 2020
Resolved
each fixed power bilge pump required by 181.300 may serve as one of the two bilge pumps required. bilge pump packing is worn and leaking. replace packing or pump.
46 CFR 182.520
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 20 November 2020
Resolved
all machinery must be installed and maintained to afford adequate protection from machinery failure. jacket water alarm is false alarming and cannot be reset.
46 CFR 182.100
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 1 December 2016
Resolved
Provide up to date chart.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 1 December 2016
Resolved
Provide Coast Pilot and Current tables.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 1 December 2016
Resolved
Provide First Aid Kit approved under 46 CFR 160.041.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 1 December 2016
Resolved
Distribution panel in operating station needs to be labeled.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bracket
Issued 18 May 2016
Resolved
Renew as original rudder angle indicator feedback mounting brackets both forward and aft due to wastage.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 4 December 2015
Resolved
Repair oil leaks on exhaust manifolds and renew oil-soaked lagging, both SSDGs.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 4 December 2015
Resolved
Repair hinge manhole nbr1 end steering compartment.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 4 December 2015
Resolved
Various items missing or expired from first aid kit.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 23 June 2014
Resolved
Grind out and reweld fractured welds in way of bulwark support at connection to deck and top hand rail opposite house.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Block
Issued 23 June 2014
Resolved
Replace chockfast fast where damaged and tighten loose main engine mount bolts.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 23 June 2014
Resolved
Install inserts in way of overboard discharge valves where removed portside under house in side shell. Inserts are to be installed and NDT to the satisfaction of attending Coast Guard Marine inspector.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stiffener
Issued 12 June 2012
Resolved
Crop and renew angle iron under deck IWO hatch in #1 wrap around compartment, wheel house side.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Charger
Issued 29 December 2011
Resolved
Provide ammeter IAW 46 CFR183.350(f) for battery charger.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 29 December 2011
Resolved
Service both the fire pump and bilge pump due to heavy salt deposits.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Power Source
Issued 29 December 2011
Resolved
IAW 46 CFR183.320(b), show that fire pump and other motors are rated @ 50c ambient temp, or that motor was derated to 80%, or that engine room does not exceed 40c.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 15 December 2010
Resolved
Prove proper operation of stripping bilge pump in #1 shaft alley space.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 28 December 2009
Resolved
Properly terminate in a junction box or remove dead ended wires on engine and at both operating stations.
Communications › Radio Communications › Emergency Source of Power
Issued 28 December 2009
Resolved
Remove debris and water from battery box on #1 side.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 8 December 2008
Resolved
Repair/replace bilge strainers in shaft alley #2 end, steering compartment #2 end and wrap around #2 end. To be completed prior to credit dry-dock.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 8 December 2008
Resolved
Make repairs to all hatch covers so that they are attached (current arrangement they can be removed). To be completed prior to credit dry-dock.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 11 October 2006
Resolved
After Dry Dock VSL Bilge system must be tested satisfactorily prior to VSL operating.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 11 October 2006
Resolved
After major modification prove proper operation of fire main prior to carrying passengers.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Strainer
Issued 11 October 2006
Resolved
Bilge Strainer deteriorated in Hole #5.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
Prove bigle de-watering system and alarms in all compartments.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
Provide onboard a copy of lead ballast distribution diagram.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
Remove or prove safe dead ended cable in shaft void space at each end.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Pipe Flange
Issued 26 October 2004
Resolved
Remove boat plug and cap pipe penetration at WTB of #2 rudder compartment.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 1 October 2002
Resolved
Post Stability letter upon reciept, prior to carrying passengers for hire LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stability Letter
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Winch
Issued 1 October 2002
Resolved
Make appropriatemodifications to the anchor retreaval device to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector prior to 11-4-2002
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 1 October 2002
Resolved
Demonstrate proper fire and boat drill to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector, prior to carrying passengers for hire. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Man Overboard Recovery
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Ventilators
Issued 1 October 2002
Resolved
Provide machinery space ventilation drawing 01-886-7030 resubmittal .
Casualty record · 3
11 October 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3613483
12 March 2011Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3964676
1 August 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7529001
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.