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TARPON II
TARPON II is a 2011 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2016, most recently in June 2026, along with 40 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 30 June 2026.
- Built
- 2011
- Last inspected
- 30 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 40 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1236360
WDF9774
1120479
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1120479
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
…past their stated due date1
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2016–2026)
The 15 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 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)40.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 4.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 12 / net 12
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGEO SHIPYARD INC · NEW IBERIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2011
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portCORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 30 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 it12 - Simplified, Gross Ton
12 - Simplified, Net Ton
12 - 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.
A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.
Inspection history · 15
30 June 2026
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Vessel Attendance · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8420225
4 February 2025
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8074616
8 February 2024
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7863176
2 November 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7819102
12 October 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7798671
20 January 2023
Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7624531
19 October 2021
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7335428
15 January 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7125205
29 October 2019
Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6835653
13 November 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6579397
25 January 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6343419
3 November 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6300129
6 December 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Venice · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6053845
20 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Venice · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6044749
1 November 2016
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6030596
Deficiency record · 40
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 16 July 2026
Resolved
A flammable vapor detection system must be operational for 30 seconds prior to engine startup and continue sensing the entire time the engine is running. Vessel's flammable vapor detection system has an inoperable sensor; showing a fault alarm.
46 CFR 182.480(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 16 July 2026
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating station: An audible alarm that sounds upon discharge. Vessel has an inoperable alarm on the pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system and is unable to be tested due to corrosion.
46 CFR 181.420(b)(2)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 16 July 2026
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. The vessel did not have any servicing report for all of their portable fire extinguishers.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(iv)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 16 July 2026
Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire equipped with a radiotelephone station in accordance with Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must carry a radio operator who meets the following requirements: Where the station power does not exceed 250 watts carrier power or 1500 watts peak envelope power, the radio operator must hold a marine radio operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Vessel's Master does not hold a valid marine operator permit.
47 CFR 80.159(e)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Record of drills and steering gear tests
Issued 16 July 2026
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Vessel did not have any drill logs onboard.
46 CFR 185.520(f)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 16 July 2026
Resolved
Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone installation meeting the requirements of § 80.1101(c)(2). Vessel's VHF-DSC radiotelephone does not have the GPS.
47 CFR 80.905(a)(1)
46 CFR 184.502
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 July 2026
Resolved
Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with § 161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.110. Vessel had did not have lithium batteries in their waterlight.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 July 2026
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Markings of vessel's name was faded and needs to be re-marked.
46 CFR 185.604(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 July 2026
Resolved
Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy. Vessel did not have the lanyard secured around the body of the ring life buoy.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(2)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 16 July 2026
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Vessel had expired electronic charts.
46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 30 June 2026
Resolved
A pre engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must (2) be capable of manual actuation from outside the space... the manual pull cable was corroded/disconnected from the pre engineered system. Repair IAW manufacturing standards and to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 30 June 2026
Resolved
A flammable vapor detection system must be provided with procedures for checking the proper operation of a flammable vapor detection system at the operating station. Provide procedures at the op station to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
The owner, charterer, master or managing operator shall instruct each crew member, upon first being employed and prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular vessel and at least once every three months, as to the duties that the crew member is expected to perform in an emergency including, but not limited to, the emergency instructions listed on the emergency instruction placard required by § 185.510 of this part and, when applicable, the duties listed in the station bill required by § 185.514 of this part. Current Captain is not familiar with the pre-engineered fire extinguishing system as it was not installed in accordance with the regulations; emergency instructions for firefighting and man overboard are not in accordance with the equipment and installations on board.
46CFR185.420(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. Vessel does not have water light on board; water must be attached to buoy with a 3’ to 6’ line and a corrosion resistant clip to allow the the waterlight to be quickly disconnected from
the buoy.
46CFR180.70(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be capable of manual actuation from outside the space in addition to automatic actuation by a heat detector, a light to indicate discharge, and an audible alarm that sounds upon discharge. Current installed system is not in accordance with the regulations.
46CFR181.420
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the normally unmanned spaces. Vessel’s audible and visible bilge alarms are not functioning.
46CFR182.520(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry three hand orange smoke distress signals. Vessel only has 2 smoke flares on board.
46CFR180.68(b)(2)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Instructions for emergencies and donning life jackets are not posted. There is limited room to post the required items in 46CFR Subchapter T; informed Captain that other required items like the COI and Stability letter could be kept in a binder.
46CFR185.510(a)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Vessel does not have portable lights.
46CFR183.430
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (21/2 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. Vessel does not have fire buckets on board.
46CFR181.610
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Vessel’s lifejackets have prior vessel’s name on them.
46CFR185.604(b)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 31 March 2025
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 February 2024
Resolved
Alterations, or modifications made to the structure or arrangements of an existing vessel, that are a major conversion, on or after March 11, 1996, must comply with the regulations of this part. MI found non-approved generator installation on aft deck.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 8 February 2024
No resolution recorded
The following vessels may undergo the simplified stability proof test detailed in § 178.330 of this part, in the presence of a Coast Guard marine inspector. MI found new generator installation on aft deck of vessel estimating weight gain of 290lbs.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 30 January 2023
Resolved
A flammable vapor detection sensor must be located above the expected bilge water level in the lowest part of a space containing a gasoline fuel tank when separate from the machinery space. Gasoline fuel tank compartment did not have an installed flammable vapor detection sensor. Provide repair proposal and install approved system. 46 CFR 182.480 (e)(2)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 30 January 2023
Resolved
A space containing fuel tanks for gasoline must have a ventilation system that consists of at least two natural ventilation supply ducts located at one end of the space and that extend to the lowest part of the space or to the bilge on each side of the space; and mechanical exhaust system consisting of at least two ventilation exhaust ducts located at the end of the space opposite from where the supply ducts are fitted, which extend to the lowest part of the bilge of the space on each side of the space, and which are led to one or more powered exhaust blowers. Fuel tank compartment has inadequate ventilation; natural ventilation supply did not extend to lowest part of the space and no mechanical ventilation is provided meeting the required air changes. Provide repair proposal and install approved system. 46 CFR 182.460 (a)(1)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 30 January 2023
Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel missed annual inspection window and continued to operate. Annual was completed outside of window.46CFR 176.500(b)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 30 January 2023
Resolved
Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. Fuel tank compartment protected by pre-engineered fixed fire system lacked closure devices for natural ventilation piping.46 CFR 182.460(L)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 30 January 2023
Resolved
The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens must consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 × 30 mesh. Port and Stbd gasoline fuel tank vents had improperly installed flame screens which were pushed into vent.46 CFR 182.450(e)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 30 January 2023
Resolved
Rail courses or the equivalent must be installed between a top rail required and the deck so that no open space exists that is more than 305 millimeters (12 inches) high. Vessel was missing two courses of chains at embarkation points.46 CFR 177.900(g)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 January 2023
Resolved
Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Exposed wire ends were found connected to the marine VHF radio.46 CFR 183.200(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 January 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. Fuel remote shutoff valves were not labeled.46 CFR 185.608
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 30 January 2023
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). Vessel's portable hand bilge pump suction hose was cracked.46 CFR 182.520(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 30 January 2023
Resolved
Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training documentation shall include the date of drill and the general description of scenario and training topics. Documentation shall be available for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Vessel did not have adequate records for drills.46 CFR 185.520(f)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 30 January 2023
Resolved
Firefighting drills and training documentation shall include the date of drill and the general description of scenario and training topics. Documentation shall be available for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Vessel did not have adequate records for drills.46 CFR 185.524(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 9 February 2021
Resolved
Annual inspection of the pre engineered system and one portable extinguisher was not completed. Certified inspector must complete annual inspection of the fixed fire fighting system and one portable extinguisher, provide documentation for the same, prior to carrying passengers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 9 February 2021
Resolved
Discovered a cracked cover to a battery cable electrical connection box. The crack in the box cover exposed the internal connections to water and possibly gasoline fumes from the nearby gasoline tank. This condition is creating a fire and electrical hazard. Replace the cover to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 9 February 2021
Resolved
The page 1 and 2 of the original stability letter was not posted or onboard. Locate or attain copy of the issued stability letter and post on board as required.
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.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Indicator Light
Issued 1 November 2016
Resolved
Indicator light for fixed fire extinguishing system is non-operational. Representative was unable to demonstrate proper testing of fixed-fire extinguishing equipment. The owner/operator must conduct all tests as required by OCMI and make the vessel available for all specific inspections and drills as required by Subchapter H of this part.
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.