MV MARTHA'S VINEYARD EXPRESS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

Built: 2005
Last inspected: 13 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 25
Deficiencies: 14 recorded · 0 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 13 April 2026

Recorded inspections25

…physical examinations19

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded2

Deficiencies 14 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

1167238

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WDC5128

664615

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-664615

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)82.6 ft × 28.0 ft × 11.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 77 / net 52

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)82.6 ft × 28.0 ft × 11.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 233 / net 77

BuilderROBERT E DERECKTOR INC · MAMARONECK, NY, UNITED STATES · built 2005

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg

DocumentationValid · issued 2 October 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it77 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
52 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
233 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
77 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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 · 25

13 April 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8346799

8 May 2025 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8131965

10 April 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8108918

30 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7922741

5 June 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7703916

6 March 2023 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7645207

22 July 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7513734

25 June 2021 Damage Survey · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7235663

18 June 2021 Special

Type not classified · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7232770

6 May 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7229521

24 February 2021 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7145331

19 October 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7079745

27 June 2020 Special · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6991966

12 May 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6952193

12 May 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6952231

29 April 2020 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6946142

14 May 2019 Special · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6684984

2 May 2019 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6674475

10 April 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6660520

5 June 2018 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6417928

4 January 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6332674

10 May 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6149456

2 March 2017 Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6097502

12 June 2016 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5907065

10 May 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5873386

Deficiency record · 14

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine

Issued 13 April 2026 Resolved

Each vessel that relies on electricity to power the following loads must be arranged so that the loads can be energized from two sources of power, to include vital systems. STBD generator shutdown intermittently, and does not stay on. Repair prior to passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 14 April 2026
Resolution: Generator was repaired. Water pump and thermostat needed replaced.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 30 May 2024 Resolved

All electrical equipment including switches, fueses must be sutable for voltage and current utilized. the Digital Multimeter on the Main Electrical transfer power pannel was found not working. 46 CFR 183.220(b) - 50 (c)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 July 2024
Resolution: Provided invoice of new part and picture evidence of multi-meter working.

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

Issued 30 May 2024 Resolved

A vessel must have two independent means of controling each propulsion engine. Starboard engine backupcontrol was throwing error code #11. - 46 CFR 184.620(a) - 50 (c)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 July 2024
Resolution: Provided report from engine tech.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications

Issued 5 June 2023 Resolved

46 CFR 185.602

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2023
Resolved 27 June 2023

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape

Issued 5 June 2023 Resolved

EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2023
Resolved 27 June 2023

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

Issued 6 March 2023 Resolved

Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must be made with the approval of the cognizant OCMI. Provide repair plan for STBD side exhaust pipe installation and make each stage of the weld process available for inspection before vessel departs from the drydock facility.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 March 2023
Resolution: Inspected back gouge and final weld. Verified Dye Penetrant NDT. All sat.

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

Issued 6 March 2023 Resolved

The construction of the vessel must allow for the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to hull integrity. An inset and crack were found just below deck level on the port portion of the bow. Submit repair plan for rectification, and complete repairs once approved in accordance with USCG guidance. Complete prior to launching vessel.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 March 2023
Resolution: Inspected back gouge and final weld. Verified Dye Penetrant NDT. All sat.

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

Issued 6 March 2023 Resolved

The construction of the vessel must allow for the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection, giving consideration to hull integrity. Bolts were found missing on bow rub rail, leaving open penetrations in forward void space. Replace bolts prior to launching vessel.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 March 2023
Resolution: Inspected bow internals. Verified bolts had been replaced.

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

Issued 6 March 2023 Resolved

All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from machinery failure. Heavy corrosion was found on horn air and drain piping in the aft portion of the port and STBD engine rooms. Replace rotted flex hose sections and any piping underneath if wasted. Remove corrosion from air/drain piping and attest to current condition of piping.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 March 2023
Resolved 15 March 2023
Resolution: Recieved documentation showing piping had been cleaned and flex hose had been repaired.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 6 March 2023 Resolved

Piping for fixed firefighting systems must be protected from corrosion. CO2 piping in aft portion of the port and STBD engine rooms was heavily corroded. Remove corrosion from piping and attest to current condition of piping.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 March 2023
Resolved 15 March 2023
Resolution: Corrosion was removed. No substantive damage was found. Piping was subsequently painted to limit future deterioration.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 6 March 2023 Resolved

Fire hazards and unsafe conditions including debris accumulation must be corrected. Required protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. Structural fire protection in aft portion of port and STBD engine rooms was deteriorated and accumulated heavy carbon build up. Cables for lowering structural fire boundary for the aft hatch to the port engine room were seized with corrosion. Replace damaged structural fire protection and release cable.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 March 2023
Resolved 15 March 2023
Resolution: Pull cable was replaced. Structural fire protection was replaced and protective cladding was added to protect it.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation

Issued 22 July 2022 Resolved

The discharge ends of vent pipers must be fitted with flame screens. Flame screen on starboard side vent hanging off.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 September 2022
Resolved 19 August 2022
Resolution: Operator submitted satisfactory pictures.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 25 June 2021 Resolved

Master reported grounding. Complete damage survey, report findings, provide repair plan if needed to the satisfaction of the local OCMI. Prior to Passengers.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 25 June 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: Damage survey completed. Both propellers were changed out and operational tested underway. See narrative for further details. AN7235663

Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Capacity

Issued 12 June 2016 Resolved

Vessel is limited to 100 persons in total including crew. Vessel must have a reinspection when new IBA is insaled for 150 persons.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 June 2016
Resolved 22 June 2016
Resolution: New 150 person IBA installed.

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