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WHALE SHARK

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named WHALE SHARK

WHALE SHARK is a 2011 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 2014, most recently in March 2026, along with 27 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations between 2013 and 2025.

Records from 2013 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 March 2026.

Built
2011
Last inspected
18 March 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
20
Deficiencies
27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2013–2025
Also recorded as
2 other names

Identity

US Official No.
1231306
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDF7322
MISLE id
1080638
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368484210, 368634000
Maury page id
psix-1080638

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations17
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record 12 calendar years (2014–2026)
The 20 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)36.0 ft × 14.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 20 / net 16
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNEWTON BOATS INC · SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2011
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portCULEBRA, PR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 8 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it20 - Simplified, Gross Ton
16 - 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

WDR2876MMSI 368484210 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 2 July 2026, expires 2 July 2036
WDP4411MMSI 368634000 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 22 February 2024, expires 22 February 2034
WDF7322MMSI 367483310 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 26 March 2011, cancelled 29 May 2021
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 · 20

18 March 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8327839
6 February 2026 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8305917
21 May 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8142323
30 April 2025 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8182854
6 March 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8099194
27 February 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Extension
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8085897
16 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7913119
22 March 2023 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7679859
28 February 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7643105
16 May 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7451870
24 February 2021 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7195176
2 February 2021 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7231528
15 May 2020 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6955869
2 July 2019 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6942926
28 June 2019 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6731616
30 January 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6346142
15 March 2017 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6105380
24 January 2017 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6075840
1 April 2016 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5842099
30 August 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4975200

Deficiency record · 27

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 6 February 2026 Resolved
At each subsequent inspection for certification, the owner must be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, including the following: Inspection of piping, controls, and valves, and the inspection and testing of alarms and ventilation shutdowns, for each fixed gas fire extinguishing system and detection system to determine that the system is in operating condition.Fireboy engine shutdown tested satisfactory. After activation of the override, the engine would not start. MI determined the fireboy shutdown wiring connector contains a damaged wire. 46 CFR 176.810(a)(2)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 February 2026
Resolution: Wire and connector replaced. Verified engine restart after activation of override.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 February 2026 Resolved
On a vessel of at 26 feet, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level. Lazarette high water level alarm was tested and the audible/visual indicator was inoperable. 46 CFR 182.530(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 February 2026
Resolution: Verified bilge alarm visual and audible indicators are now operational.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 February 2026 Resolved
At each subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner shall have the vessel ready for insp. of lifesaving equipment including inspection of each life jacket. 20 of 22 adult lifejackets had significant UV sun damage rendering them unfit for service. 46 CFR 176.808
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 March 2026
Resolution: Owner replaced all adult life jackets. Owner is selling the vessel to an operator in Puerto Rico and will not be operating anymore in the USVI. I did not require him to label the all new adult life jackets because the vessel name will be changed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 February 2026 Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Only one of three required fire buckets on board vessel. 46 CFR 181.610
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 March 2026
Resolution: Verified all 3 fire buckets on board, labeled with lanyards.
Communications › Visual Communication › Red Warning Signal
Issued 30 January 2018 Resolved
Provide 6 orange or red flares.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 February 2018
Resolved 1 March 2018
Resolution: All flares installed.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III
Issued 30 January 2018 Resolved
Seavalve for MSD missing handle and unable to be secured. Provide handle for seavlave.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 February 2018
Resolved 1 March 2018
Resolution: Handle installed.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Valve Actuating Gear
Issued 30 January 2018 Resolved
Provide C-clip for reduction gear shift cable.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 February 2018
Resolved 1 March 2018
Resolution: Proper C clip installed.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 30 January 2018 Resolved
Provide a service report attesting to proper operation of vessels fixed fire fighting extinguisher.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 February 2018
Resolved 20 February 2018
Resolution: Spoke with fire inspector who attested to proper operation.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 13 April 2017 Resolved
Vessel has a new EPIRB with no proof of registration; provide proof of registration.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 April 2017
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 13 April 2017 Resolved
Properly label the EPIRB with the vessel name.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 13 April 2017
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 13 April 2017 Resolved
The vinyl coating on the lifefloat is deteriorating, make the necessary repairs using the manufacturers specified repair kit.
Due 26 May 2017
Resolved 13 July 2017
Resolution: Replaced with new float.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 15 March 2017 Resolved
EPIRB Battery expired 12/16.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 April 2017
Resolved 13 April 2017
Resolution: Owner purchased a new EPIRB.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 15 March 2017 Resolved
FCC Safety Certificate Expired 5/20/16.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 April 2017
Resolved 13 April 2017
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 15 March 2017 Resolved
COD expired 31DEC16.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 April 2017
Resolved 13 April 2017
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 15 March 2017 Resolved
STBD Battery had a non-permanent connection "wing Nut".
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 April 2017
Resolved 13 April 2017
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 15 March 2017 Resolved
Auto Bilge pump indication light was not operating.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 April 2017
Resolved 13 April 2017
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 15 March 2017 Resolved
Line connection light to lifebuoy was wasted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 April 2017
Resolved 13 April 2017
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 1 April 2016 Resolved
Engine comp and Lazarette pumps are not UL approved.
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 6 May 2016
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 1 April 2016 Resolved
Repair the life float where cracked with an approved ([name withheld]) patch kit.
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 6 May 2016
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 1 April 2016 Resolved
Re-stencil the life float paddles.
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 6 May 2016
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 1 April 2016 Resolved
Replace the hydrostatic release on the EPIRB (expires 30 Apr 16)
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 6 May 2016
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 1 April 2016 Resolved
Provide the vessel with alcohol test device.
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 6 May 2016
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 1 April 2016 Resolved
Provide FCC operators permit for all captains.
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Resolution: Captain has provided proof of taking and passind FCC test and is awaiting hard copy of FCC operators license.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 1 April 2016 Resolved
Provide excerpts of updates for the following: coast pilot, light list, tide tables, ntm
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 25 May 2016
Resolution: Photo's emailed of current hard copies of all navigation documents.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking
Issued 1 April 2016 Resolved
Mark "adult" and "child" for lifejacket stowage.
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 6 May 2016
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 1 April 2016 Resolved
Provide monthly record of fire extinguisher check.
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 6 May 2016
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 1 April 2016 Resolved
Place approved B-1 size fire extinguisher at operating station in approved bracket.
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 6 May 2016

Casualty record · 2

21 September 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4721502
21 May 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8142323
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.

Recorded names · 2

PHOENIX (2013), LOW KEY PHOENIX (2025). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.