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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 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2013
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
12 May 2026
Deficiencies
25 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
1247812
WDM3683
1230261
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1230261
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
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 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 · 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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).
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
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.
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
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
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.
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)
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
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
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. 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.