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R/V BLUE MANTA

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2020s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

R/V BLUE MANTA is a 2021 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 7 inspections since 2021, most recently in January 2026, along with 13 deficiencies.

Records from 2021 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 January 2026.

Built
2021
Last inspected
21 January 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
7
Deficiencies
13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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 21 January 2026
Recorded inspections7
…physical examinations6
…administrative events1
Deficiencies 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 6 calendar years (2021–2026)
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

US Official No.
1312254
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDM7277
MISLE id
1654215
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1654215

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)72.3 ft × 26.8 ft × 7.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 78
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderALL AMERICAN MARINE INC · Bellingham, WA, UNITED STATES · built 2021
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portSAN JUAN, PR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 1 April 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 it98 - Simplified, Gross Ton
78 - 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

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. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 7

21 January 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8299554
16 January 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8071044
5 February 2024 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7860737
1 November 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7818833
19 October 2023 Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7827499
18 April 2022 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7431588
19 February 2021 Construction Oversight · Deadweight Survey
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7195623

Deficiency record · 13

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 16 January 2025 Resolved
Each fire drill must include: Instruction in the use and location of fire alarms. Crew was not aware of how to test smoke detectors and did not have any testing equipment on board. Acquire smoke testing equipment and receive training on how to test fire alarms. 46 CFR 185.524(b)(3) 16(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2025
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: Smoke detectors tested with approved equipment (heat and smoke)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 16 January 2025 Resolved
Each vessel that operates on the high seas, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. EPIRB was unable to float free, although a new one was ordered, and and the hydrostatic date was not marked. Vessel restricted to 3 NM until EPIRB is fully functional and marked with dates. 46 CFR 180.64 16(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2025
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: New hydrostatic release installed and dated to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 16 January 2025 Resolved
Each survival craft on a vessel must be inspected monthly, using the manufacturer's instructions to make sure it is complete and in good order. The liferaft weaklink and overall attachment was incorrect. Corrected on the spot. 46 CFR 185.722 10(c)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 16 January 2025
Resolution: Weaklink attachment corrected to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 16 January 2025 Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies. Only two out of three crew members participated in drills for over the last year. Have all crew members, as per the COI, participate in drills. 46 CFR 185.520(a) 16(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2025
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: New crew member conducted drills, drills added to logs. Found satisfactory by attending Marine Inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 16 January 2025 Resolved
The master will 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. For abandon ship, the emergency instructions referenced "7 steps to survival" but those 7 steps were not posted. Post all pages necessary for emergency instructions. 46 CFR 185.510 16(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2025
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: Added missing pages to emergency procedures. Found satisfactory to the attending Marine Inspector.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 16 January 2025 Resolved
Each EAP education program must include at least the following elements: display and distribution of informational material; display and distribution of a community service hot-line telephone number for crewmember assistance, and display and distribution of the employer's policy regarding drug and alcohol use in the workplace. The sticker with contact information is expired. Replace with valid sticker. 46 CFR 16.401(a) 50(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 February 2025
Resolved 6 February 2025
Resolution: 2025 EAP sticker installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 February 2024 Resolved
Through-hull raw water intake valve in the starboard side tank space needs to be removed to be examined.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 February 2024
Resolved 5 March 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 1 November 2023 Resolved
Vessel could not maintain 50 PSI requirement for the emergency fire pump. Approx 20 PSI shown.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 November 2023
Resolved 30 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel sent in pictures of pump maintaining 60 psi when engines engaged.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency preparedness
Issued 1 November 2023 Resolved
Vessel crew was not aware of how the emergency fuel shut off system worked. Unable to determine if pulling the vessel's emergency fuel shut off would trigger the CO2 system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 November 2023
Resolved 13 December 2023
Resolution: Training conducted.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 1 November 2023 Resolved
Vessel experiencing general rust due to dripping from the HVAC system.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 December 2023
Resolved 30 November 2023
Resolution: Vessel cleaned the affected area and institued means of monitoring area.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 1 November 2023 Resolved
EPIRB needs need proper sticker to reflect NOAA registration.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 November 2023
Resolved 25 January 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 1 November 2023 Resolved
Hydrostatic release on the lifeboat was not marked with the proper date. Servicing reflected in documentation.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 November 2023
Resolved 27 February 2024
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 18 April 2022 Resolved
Rail height at stern does not meet the 39.5 inch required.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 21 June 2022
Resolution: Chains placed at stern to ensure height. Passengers not allowed on back deck while vessel is in operation.

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.