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DOLPHIN QUEST II

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named DOLPHIN QUEST II

DOLPHIN QUEST II is a 2013 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 25 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2013.

Records from 2013 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 12 May 2026.

Built
2013
Last inspected
12 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
20
Deficiencies
25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2013

Identity

US Official No.
1247812
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDM3683
MISLE id
1230261
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367582870
Maury page id
psix-1230261

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations18
…administrative events2
Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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)40.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 3.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 5 / net 5
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSIGHTSEER MARINE LLC · HUDSON, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2013
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionGasoline Outboard
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portMADEIRA BEACH, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 6 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it5 - Simplified, Gross Ton
5 - 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

WDM3683MMSI 367582870 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 May 2021, expires 18 May 2031
WDG8963MMSI 367582870 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 12 July 2013, cancelled 10 September 2020
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

12 May 2026 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8332344
18 September 2025 Hull Examination · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8217775
25 August 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8217632
17 October 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8020529
1 August 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7955757
20 September 2023 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7762286
1 September 2023 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7785045
4 May 2023 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7671617
12 September 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7530982
17 November 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7352876
7 September 2021 Annual Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7178592
21 May 2021 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7190370
1 September 2020 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7024081
6 August 2020 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7023991
8 August 2019 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6770511
19 June 2019 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6718907
20 June 2018 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6422221
19 September 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6250147
24 May 2017 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6154241
1 July 2016 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5921046

Deficiency record · 25

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 12 May 2026 Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in the fisheries on the navigable waters of the United States or in the Exclusive Economic Zone, or coastwise trade, unless exempt under § 67.9(c), must have a Certificate of Documentation (COD) bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. MI observed expired COD and no indication of new COD available. Provide proof of valid COD within one week (NLT 19MAY2026). 46 CFR 67.7
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 May 2026
Resolved 21 May 2026
Resolution: Renewed COD.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 May 2026 Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, or written specifications describing the details of any proposed alterations to the cognizant [name withheld] observed battery located beneath helm to have battery box lid with additional power port. Vessel o/o unable to provide proof that power port installation is approved. Remove power port and replace battery box lid with original within one week (NLT 19MAY2026). 46 CFR 176.700
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 May 2026
Resolved 21 May 2026
Resolution: Battery box lid replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 25 August 2025 Resolved
Vessel must undergo an annual inspection as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. Vessel must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the each anniversary date. Vessels anniversary date was May 4th, 2025, and vessel is past 3 months from said date. Vessel shall not operate with passengers until an annual inspection has been complete. 46CFR176.500(b) 701c
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 25 August 2025
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: Completed annual Inspection with no deficiencies. Def removed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 1 August 2024 Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry a total of 12 distress signals approved under 160.021. The vessel only had 9 distress signals onboard. Vessel is restricted to a Lakes, Bays, and Sounds Route until required distress signals are onbaord. 46 CFR 180.68
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2024
Resolved 12 August 2024
Resolution: Proper number of distress signals were onboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 1 August 2024 Resolved
A vessel must carry an first aid kit IAW subchapter W or an equivalent. The first aid kit had expired medication. Replace expired medication. 46 CFR 184.710
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2024
Resolved 12 August 2024
Resolution: Medical kit was updated.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 August 2024 Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2.5 gal fire buckets with an attached lanyard. The vessel only had 2 fire buckets onboard. A third was made and brought onboard prior to MIs departing. 46 CFR 181.610
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 August 2024
Resolved 1 August 2024
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 1 September 2023 Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Vessel reported that starboard bow rub rail made contact with pier while mooring up, and has minor damage. Vessel shall enact permanent repairs during upcoming credit dry dock to the satisfaction of attending USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 177.100
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2023
Resolved 3 October 2023
Resolution: Alternate timeline approved to CG MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 4 May 2023 Resolved
A vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route must carry— (1) Six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.121; and (2) Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with § 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Vessel had 9 expired hand red flare distress signals 46 CFR 180.68(a)(1)(2)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 May 2023
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Flares replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 4 May 2023 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 charts were not up to date. 46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 May 2023
Resolved 4 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided up to date charts.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 12 September 2022 Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Marine inspector observed a non-compliant first-aid kit onboard vessel. 46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 September 2022
Resolved 6 October 2022
Resolution: Received photo evidence of adequately stocked first-aid kit onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 12 September 2022 Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. Vessel did not have posted instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets. 46 CFR 185.516(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 September 2022
Resolved 6 October 2022
Resolution: Received picture of lifejacket donning placard from vessel rep.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 1 September 2020 Resolved
Every vessel must be fitted with a suitable magnetic compass designed for marine use, to be mounted at the primary operation station. Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated. The magnetic compass does not illuminate. The vessel is restricted to daytime operations until the compass light is repaired / replaced. 46CFR184.402
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 September 2020
Resolved 9 September 2020
Resolution: Owner installed compass light.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 1 September 2020 Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operation station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Provide two operable portable battery lights onboard the vessel. 46CFR183.430
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 September 2020
Resolved 9 September 2020
Resolution: Owner provided 02 flashlights onboard the vessel.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 1 September 2020 Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilot and Coast Guard Light List. Extracts from these publications for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication. Provide adequate and up-to-date U.S Coast Pilot and Coast Guard Light List onboard the vessel. 46CFR184.420(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 September 2020
Resolved 9 September 2020
Resolution: Owner provided copies of Coast Pilot and Light List onboard the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 September 2020 Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2 ½ gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI. The three buckets onboard were 2 gallons. Replace with 2 ½ gallon buckets. 46CFR181.610
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 September 2020
Resolved 9 September 2020
Resolution: Owner provided 03 buckets capable of holding 2 1/2 gallons of water.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 September 2020 Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. In addition, a number of child size life jackets equal to at least 10% of the number persons permitted on board must be provided. Eleven adult life jackets and one child jacket was deemed out of service by the attending marine inspector. Replace unserviceable life jackets. 46CFR180.71
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 September 2020
Resolution: Vessel owner provided new lifejackets prior to inpsection team departure.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 August 2019 Resolved
Flexible hose designed for use with hose clamps may be installed with two clamps, at both ends of the hose. Provide an additional hose clamp at fuel supply line. 46CFR182.720(e)(v)(B).
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: Operator installed hose clamps.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 8 August 2019 Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, must have on board an EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. Replace expired hydrostatic release prior to operating off shore (high seas). 46CFR180.64
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: Operator replaced hydrostatic release.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 August 2019 Resolved
Navigation rules concerning lights shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise. Prove operation of starboard side light prior to nighttime operation.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: Verified operation of starboard side light.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 8 August 2019 Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Replace expired items in first aid kit as identified. 46CFR184.710
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: Operator replaced first aid kit.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 8 August 2019 Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. Provide two portable lights onboard as required. 46CFR183.430
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: Operator provided two flashlights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 August 2019 Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retro reflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018. Replace retro reflective material on ring buoy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: Operator replaced retro reflective tape.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 June 2019 Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock and an internal structural examination at least once every two years. Vessel has exceed drydock and internal structural examination dates. IAW: 46 CFR 176.600 (c) (1)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 27 June 2019
Resolution: Vessel completed drydock on 27JUN19.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 20 June 2018 Resolved
Vessel radio must have MMSI number and GPS capabilities. Vessel's radio is programmed with incorrect MMSI number and vessel's GPS is not linked to radio. - 16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 July 2018
Resolved 3 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel representative purchased and installed new raido with GPS capabilities and programmed with MMSI number.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 June 2018 Resolved
The number and identification of lifejackets and their sizes must be clearly marked on each container. Markings are missing or wasted on all containers. - 46CFR185.604(f) - 16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 July 2018
Resolved 3 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel representative properly labeled all lifejacket stowage locations with size and number of lifejackets.

Casualty record · 1

9 November 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4754429
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.

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.