AQUABUS II

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

AQUABUS II is a 2000 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 8 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 27 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2015.

Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 10 June 2026.

Built: 2000
Last inspected: 10 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 8
Deficiencies: 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2007–2015

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 10 June 2026

Recorded inspections8

…physical examinations6

…administrative events2

Deficiencies 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 7 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

1092980

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WCZ8087

844

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-844

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)40.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 5.3 ft

Registered tonnagegross 17 / net 13

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderWILLARD MARINE INC · ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES · built 2000

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portERIE, PA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 3 June 2025 · expires 30 June 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 it13 - Simplified, Net Ton
17 - 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.

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.

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Inspection history · 8

10 June 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8463397

29 July 2024 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7985657

5 August 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7024584

2 May 2019 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6678171

16 May 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6415828

28 August 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6253825

10 July 2017 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6189799

2 June 2016 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5894759

Deficiency record · 27

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

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Provide clip with appropriate length of lanyard for ring buoy.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 May 2019
Resolved 7 May 2019
Resolution: New clip provided to installation.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Ship specific plans for the recovery of persons from the water

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Post emergency procedures.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 May 2019
Resolved 7 May 2019
Resolution: Attended vessel witnessing procedures posted.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Provide first-aid kit with required contents.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 May 2019
Resolved 7 May 2019
Resolution: Attended vessel witnessing new kit provided with current material.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Record of inspection

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Post all pages of the Certificate of Inspection.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 May 2019
Resolved 7 May 2019
Resolution: Attended vessel providing new COI which was posted during visit.

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

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Prove proper operations of the Fire Boy system status lights. Both normal and override are extinguished.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 May 2019
Resolved 7 May 2019
Resolution: Attended vessel witnessing new light installed & sat ops.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Provide three fire 2.5 gallon buckets w/attached lanyard of sufficient length, and marked as required with provided cite.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 May 2019
Resolved 7 May 2019
Resolution: Attended vessel witnessing new buckets provided.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Prove proper operation of the bow mounted side lights.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 May 2019
Resolved 7 May 2019
Resolution: Attended vessel witnessing sat ops of side lights.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Provide on board operable portable lights.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 May 2019
Resolved 7 May 2019
Resolution: Attended vessel witnessing new lights on board.

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

Issued 2 May 2019 Resolved

Prove proper operation of the main diesel engine post repair of oil leaks. Ensure engine and bilge are clear from caked oil.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 May 2019
Resolved 7 May 2019
Resolution: Attended vessel witnessing engine space cleaned with no leaks identified.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments

Issued 22 May 2018 Resolved

Correct vessel trim prior to commercial operations iaw stability letter.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 May 2018
Resolved 20 June 2018
Resolution: Trim corrected with tankage as discussed on stability letter.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Location of emergency installations

Issued 22 May 2018 Resolved

Modify emergency procedures to reflect actual course.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 20 June 2018
Resolution: Received email photo of posted procedures.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity

Issued 22 May 2018 Resolved

Plug bulkhead between engine room to pilot station to make vapor tight.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 20 June 2018
Resolution: Received photo of installed plug for access.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 22 May 2018 Resolved

Replace required contents of first aid kit with unexpired items.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 May 2018
Resolved 22 June 2018
Resolution: Email received of receipt of new USCG Approved kit.

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

Issued 22 May 2018 Resolved

Post COI, stability letter and emergency instructions as required.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 May 2018
Resolved 20 June 2018
Resolution: Issued coi with all required documents provided on board.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear

Issued 16 May 2018 Resolved

Make rudder stop satisfactory as to not damage steering.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2018
Resolved 20 June 2018
Resolution: Received photo of corrected installation.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Provide application for inspection providing requested route, manning & operators.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 July 2017
Resolved 1 August 2017
Resolution: Application received however owner will not be using operator this season. Draft COI deleted - opened in error.

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ventilation Fire Dampers

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Mark engine room ventilation closures "Fire Dampers" in 1" red block lettering.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 July 2017
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel finding vent covers appropriately marked.

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Provide battery box cover securing bolts.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 July 2017
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel finding cover bolts secured

Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Provide appropriate hand flares for vessels route.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 July 2017
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel finding adequate quantity and type hand flares provided.

Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Provide metal cap for water hose fitting attached to raw water intake line.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 July 2017
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel finding engine cooling line appropriately repaired.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Replace water light battery

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 July 2017
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel finding new battery installed.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Replace ring buoy line with appropriate type & length as provided within cite. 46 CFR 180.70

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 July 2017
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel finding new line installed.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Immediately Available

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Relocate ring buoy, line & light to an accessible location. Demonstrate use as provided within vessel emergency procedures.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 July 2017
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel finding gear relocated to an available location.

Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Prove proper operation of aft well deck passenger seating lights

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 July 2017
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel finding all deck lights burning brightly.

Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Replace emergency broadcast placard.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 July 2017
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel finding new legible placarding posted.

Communications › Public Address System › Amplifier

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Prove proper operations of aft intercom.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 July 2017
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel witnessing proper operation of intercom system

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery

Issued 10 July 2017 Resolved

Schedule follow up visit to demonstrate acceptable man-overboard recovery IAW cite.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2018
Resolved 22 May 2018
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory emergency drills to include an MOB as part of annual inspection.

Casualty record · 2

6 July 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2996884

12 July 2015Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 5183375

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.