WATER EXPRESS II

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

WATER EXPRESS II is a 2008 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 14 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 April 2026.

Built: 2008
Last inspected: 2 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 18
Deficiencies: 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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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 2 April 2026

Recorded inspections18

…physical examinations15

…with no type recorded3

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

1210014

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WDG2786

938986

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-938986

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)40.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 3.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 9 / net 9

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderGEO SHIPYARD INC · NEW IBERIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2008

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionGasoline Outboard

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portHOUMA, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 9 April 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 it9 - Simplified, Gross Ton
9 - Simplified, 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.

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Vessel history report

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Inspection history · 18

2 April 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8327622

25 March 2026 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8320518

6 May 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8129210

3 April 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7886870

13 March 2024 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7876092

6 June 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7692183

3 March 2022 Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7404754

22 June 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7232515

13 February 2020 Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6895077

14 March 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6642475

3 May 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6404244

15 February 2018 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6348619

30 May 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Venice · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6161152

4 November 2016 Simplified Stability Test · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6038389

3 May 2016 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5865485

28 April 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Venice · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5865204

18 February 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Venice · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5818003

10 February 2016 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5812571

Deficiency record · 14

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

Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved

A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be capable of manual actuation from outside the space. Vessel was not equipped with manual actuation for the pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system located outside the protected space. 46 CFR 181.420(a)(2) 17c

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep installed the new fireboy with the correct nozzle which supports manual actuation. System was installed per manufacturer's specifications. Verified in person by MI.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm

Issued 6 June 2023 Resolved

A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have an audible alarm that sounds upon discharge at the operating station. Installed system did not have an audible alarm during activation test. Repair/renew. 46 CFR 181.420 (b)(2)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 23 June 2023
Resolution: Conducted repairs to the system; alarm is functional.

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

Issued 6 June 2023 Resolved

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. Properly mark valves. 46 CFR 185.608

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 June 2023
Resolved 23 June 2023
Resolution: Properly Marked.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking

Issued 6 June 2023 Resolved

Rails of equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew. Installed rails were found cracked along the welds at the base throughout the vessel Conduct needed repairs. 46 CFR 177.900(a)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 July 2023
Resolved 23 June 2023
Resolution: Rails rewelded.

Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection

Issued 3 May 2018 Resolved

Documentation shall be provided to show that lifesaving equipment checks are being conducted.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2018
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: Vessel has completed lifesaving maintenance and logged the maintenance in accordance with applicable regulations.

Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks

Issued 3 May 2018 Resolved

Vessel does not have required fire supression system for gasoline tank storage room. Provide installed or pre-engineered fire supression system.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 22 August 2018
Resolved 13 June 2018
Resolution: Inspected completed installation of fireboy system.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Portable Fuel System

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

Remove portable gasoline canisters used to refill generator prior to operation.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 March 2017
Resolved 2 March 2017
Resolution: Portable tanks were removed satisfactorily.

Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications

Issued 2 March 2017 Resolved

Prior to operation, provide corrected charts and publications. Currently unable to verify corrections.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 March 2017
Resolved 2 March 2017
Resolution: Vessel provided new corrected charts.

Stability › Intact Stability (when using lifting gear) › General

Issued 9 November 2016 Resolved

When necessary for safe operation, the cognizant OCMI may place specific stability estrictions on a stability letter or COI. OCMI determined the Simplified Stability test on the sister ship [name withheld], Official Number: 1210014 was conducted on a protected route. The vessel operates on a partially protected route.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 December 2016
Resolved 15 December 2016
Resolution: Completed SST. All sat.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted

Issued 4 November 2016 Resolved

Unable to verify record of conducted drills. Complete man overboard drill prior to carrying passengers. Email statement/log book entry to attending marine inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 March 2017
Resolved 17 March 2017
Resolution: Owner's rep provided proof of man overboard drill conducted on 16MAR17.

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Fans

Issued 4 November 2016 Resolved

Currently there is no mechanical exhaust ventilation in space with gasoline fuel tank. No prohibitions at this time, will clarify with local OCMI regarding installation.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 April 2017
Resolved 9 March 2017
Resolution: Vessel meets ABYC H-2 standards and does not require mechanical ventilation in the space.

Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water

Issued 3 May 2016 Resolved

Provide proper visual indicator at operators station for the forward bilge level alarm.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 May 2016
Resolved 10 May 2016
Resolution: Visual bilge alarm at operators station demonstrated to inspector.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 3 May 2016 Resolved

All electrical equipment in spaces containing gasoline fuel tanks shall be explosion-proof, intrinsically safe, or ignition protected. Make all electrical equipment meet requirement prior to embarking passengers.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 10 May 2016
Resolution: Wire connections moved outside of space and ignition protected electic bilge pump installed. Pump/alarm test satisfactory.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Ventilators

Issued 3 May 2016 Resolved

Aft Fuel tank compartment lacks proper ventilation for a space containing gasoline fuel tanks. Provide repair proposal to properly ventilate space prior to embarking passengers.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 10 May 2016
Resolution: Builder confirmed vessel built to ABYC H-2 standard which does not require ventilation in spaces with metal gas tanks. Existing ventilation is in excess of requirement. Cleared def.

Ownership record

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