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FLIPPER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1960s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named FLIPPER

FLIPPER is a 1962 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 78 inspections since 1985, most recently in May 2026, along with 97 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 2 operational controls and 4 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2022.

Records from 1985 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 12 May 2026.

Built: 1962
Last inspected: 12 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 78
Deficiencies: 97 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 4 investigations · 2011–2022
Inspected with: 2 other vessels

Identity

667406

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WDP5409

231148

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367447360

Maury page id

psix-231148

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations66

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded8

…past their stated due date1

Years with a record 38 calendar years (1985–2026)

The 78 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 × 13.0 ft × 6.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 19 / net 15

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderELIZABETH CITY SHIPYARD · ELIZABETH CITY, NC, UNITED STATES · built 1962

Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portPORT ARANSAS, TX

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Recreational

DocumentationValid · issued 1 July 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 it19 - Simplified, Gross Ton
15 - 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

WDP5409MMSI 367447360 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 19 April 2024, expires 19 April 2034

WDF4049MMSI 367447360 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 14 April 2010, cancelled 20 June 2020

WTX3425MMSI 366941470 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 April 2004, cancelled 5 July 2014 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)

WDA3090MMSI 366794520 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 12 December 2000, cancelled 12 February 2011 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)

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.

Inspected as a tow unit · 2

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

DOLPHIN Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 44599 · 18 September 2022 · activity 7563567 ISLAND QUEEN Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 49422 · 10 July 2017 · activity 6204765

Inspection history · 78

12 May 2026 Annual Inspection · Vessel Attendance · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8344357

14 April 2026 Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Vessel Attendance · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8328658

10 March 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8091491

9 September 2024 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8078806

1 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7904866

8 March 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7876241

7 March 2024 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7877461

12 July 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC MANTA (WPB 87320) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7745631

29 May 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Port Aransas · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7701026

14 March 2023 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7650911

18 September 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7563567

25 April 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7437713

10 March 2022 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7409519

4 May 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7186531

27 April 2020 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6944503

26 March 2020 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6931098

8 April 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6658458

3 May 2018 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6408329

27 April 2018 Hull Examination · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6410472

2 April 2018 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6383759

31 October 2017 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Plan Review "T" Boat

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6300240

10 July 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6204765

9 July 2017 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6248257

1 June 2017 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6162801

11 April 2017 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6121876

23 May 2016 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5884046

2 May 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5867696

27 April 2016 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5864187

5 June 2014 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4871252

21 May 2014 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4866093

25 July 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4431662

24 May 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4334759

21 February 2012 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4246494

26 March 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3703590

25 March 2010 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3702471

18 December 2008 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3380068

29 May 2008 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3224917

16 May 2007 Simplified Stability Test · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2931816

11 April 2006 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2616512

30 March 2006 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2610544

21 April 2005 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2332240

2 March 2004 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2009049

22 April 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1769544

11 April 2002 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1603512

19 March 2002 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1495040

13 November 2001 Administrative

Administrative · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1076722

17 April 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1465634

19 April 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1437704

27 March 2000 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1468961

26 May 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1463473

1 June 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 791854

26 March 1998 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 787746

5 August 1997 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1117732

20 June 1997 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 779229

4 June 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 775718

18 September 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1388134

27 March 1996 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1085860

6 June 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 876036

16 June 1994 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1328985

2 March 1994 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 854594

8 June 1993 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 845190

29 December 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 830593

2 July 1992 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 950033

18 June 1992 Hull Examination · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 952763

11 June 1991 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1327286

18 December 1990 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 905222

11 June 1990 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 914504

13 June 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1195049

17 May 1989 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1351382

15 July 1988 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1032207

14 June 1988 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 895561

5 April 1988 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1348680

22 December 1987 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1316751

13 July 1987 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1026673

9 June 1987 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1003512

12 June 1986 COI Inspection · Credit Drydock

Physical examination · THE UNKNOWN UNIT · Activity 993660

12 June 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · THE UNKNOWN UNIT · Activity 983001

23 May 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · THE UNKNOWN UNIT · Activity 983024

Deficiency record · 97

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 12 May 2026 Resolved

A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. MI observed life ring floating water light inoperable. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the MI.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2026
Resolved 12 May 2026
Resolution: Captain sent video of operable floating water light.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 12 May 2026 Resolved

At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline.Be of at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) in length; MI observed lifeline less that 60ft. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the MI.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2026
Resolved 12 May 2026
Resolution: Captain sent picture of new line for ring life buoy.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts

Issued 12 May 2026 Resolved

Life float must be fitted with…a light. Light must be a floating waterlight. MI observed floating waterlight cover to be cracked making it not water-tight & inoperable. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2026
Resolved 12 May 2026
Resolution: Captain sent video of operable floating water light

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Main installation

Issued 12 May 2026 No resolution recorded

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio…installations, including…installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission. MI observed different “Call Sign” printed on FCC Radiotelephony Certificate. Update certificate to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 12 May 2026 Resolved

Covered metal trash containers shall be provided in lounge areas and the spaces shall be maintained to minimize fire and safety hazards and to preserve sanitary conditions. MI observed that no metal trash containers were on board the vessel. Obtain metal trash containers to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 May 2026
Resolved 12 May 2026

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 3 April 2025 Resolved

Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. EPIRB was mounted under overhang making it unable to float free. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending MI. - 46 CFR 180.64

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 3 April 2025
Resolution: EPIRB was remounted on top of the vessel.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 3 April 2025 Resolved

All vessels of 26 feet in length and over shall be provided with individual bilge lines and bilge suctions for each watertight compartment. One of three bilge pumps was inoperable. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending MI. - 46 CFR 182.25-5

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 3 April 2025
Resolution: Bilge pump was replaced prior to MI departure.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 3 April 2025 Resolved

Portable fuel systems, including portable tanks and related fuel lines and accessories are prohibited. Fuel container used to carry diesel was stored in general storage space. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending MI. - 46 CFR 181.458

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 3 April 2025
Resolution: Diesel can removed from the vessel.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections

Issued 3 April 2025 Resolved

Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment, except inflatable survival craft equipment, must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed. The expiration date of the battery may be marked on the battery or the owner or managing operator may have a record of the expiration date from the manufacturer of a battery marked with a serial number. Waterlight batteries have not been replaced in over 5 years. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending MI. - 46 CFR 182.726

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 April 2025
Resolved 3 April 2025
Resolution: Waterlight batteries have been renewed.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 3 April 2025 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. Lanyard connecting life buoy to waterlight was over 6 feet. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending MI.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 3 April 2025
Resolution: Crew reduced line length to less than 6 feet.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 3 April 2024 Resolved

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Vessel is missing the FCC Station License. Replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 April 2024
Resolved 19 April 2024
Resolution: Vessel received new FCC License, Call sign has changed to WDP5409, updated in MISLE

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts

Issued 3 April 2024 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; U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication; Coast Guard Light List; Tide tables; and Current tables. Extracts from the publications listed above for the areas to be transited may be provided instead of the complete publication. Vessel did not have up to date charts and did not have a updated U.S. Coast Pilot and Coast Guard Light List, Update Charts, via electronic or paper means. Acquire the outstanding required publications and ensure they are up to date to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 April 2024
Resolved 1 May 2024
Resolution: Publications and charts updated.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 3 April 2024 Resolved

Life floats and buoyant apparatus. together with their oars shall be conspicuously marked with he vessels name. The number of persons allowed on each life float and buoyant apparatus shall be conspicuously marked or painted thereon in letters and numbers at least 1 1/2 inches high. Life float and oars were missing vessel name and life float was missing the number of persons allowed. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 185.30-5

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 April 2024
Resolved 1 May 2024
Resolution: Stenciled properly.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel

Issued 3 April 2024 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: (1) 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 permit or higher class license. Captain did not have a marine radio operator permit. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 47 CFR 80.159(e)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 May 2024
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Received class completion certificate.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation/maintenance

Issued 3 April 2024 Resolved

Vessels operated solely within 20 nautical miles of land must be equipped with a VHF-DSC radiotelephone. Vessel does not have DSC capabilities, GPS is not connected and MMSI is not input into radio. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 47 CFR 80.905(a)(1)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 April 2024
Resolved 1 May 2024
Resolution: New radio installed with GPS feed and MMSI input.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 4 April 2023 Resolved

A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets with an attached lanyard and the words FIRE BUCKET stenciled in a contrasting color. The vessel only had 2 gallon buckets and the hand pump discharge hose was not a sufficient length. Replace fire buckets or hand pump to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Captain provided proper buckets prior to departure

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 4 April 2023 Resolved

Each vessel in ocean or coastwise service must have an approved EPIRB that is stowed in a manner so that it will float free if the vessel sinks. The hydrostatic release unit was not marked with an expiration date. Corrected to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector by providing proof of purchase and marking the HRU IAW the invoice. 46CFR 180.40-1(a)(3)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Resolved year of expiration prior to departure

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 4 April 2023 Resolved

All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspections. There are exposed wires under the main operating station. 46 CFR 183.01-15(a)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Capped all exposed wires IAW CFR.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical first aid

Issued 10 May 2022 Resolved

First-aid and cardiopulmonary resusciation course certificates. Vessel Master was found to have expired First-aid and CPR training. Deckhand did not have any training to meet the minimum requirement of trained crew members. Training must be received for one or more crew members Prior to the Carriage of Passengers and Prior to Departure. 46 CFR 185.420(c) 46 CFR 11.201(i)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 May 2022
Resolved 11 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel Master and Deckhand both received First-aid and CPR training.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 4 May 2021 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. Vessel did not have means to close ventilation on most forward ventilation opening of engine compartment. Prove proper closure of all ventilation openings to engine compartment space. 46 CFR 182.460(l) 10,c

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 May 2021
Resolved 4 May 2021
Resolution: Operator constructed slot/grooves that allowed closure plate to completely secure ventilation.

Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water

Issued 3 May 2018 Resolved

During COI Renewal, MI observed engine room bilge audible & visual alarm not working. Repair or replace bilge audible & visual alarm to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 3 May 2018
Resolved 3 May 2018
Resolution: Bilge audible & visual alarm repaired

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter

Issued 3 May 2018 Resolved

During COI renewal, MI observed a fuel filtering system with a plastic drip-style pan without a flame impingment bowl. Vessel representative shall provide documentation for manufactured filtering system to determine whether flame impingment bowl is required.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 May 2018
Resolved 17 May 2018
Resolution: Existing RACOR fuel filter replaced with a suitable marine type strainer and conducted underway operational test; all satisfactory.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Tank

Issued 14 August 2017 Resolved

The vessels independent diesel fuel tank as installed can not be adequately inspected internally or on all sides externally. The tank must be removed to clean out all residual debris to the satisfaction of an attending CG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 August 2017
Resolved 17 August 2017
Resolution: Tank cleaned to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Tank

Issued 14 July 2017 Resolved

Fuel tanks constructed from any materials not specified in Table 182.20-25(a)(1) must meet the testing requirements of the Yacht Safety Bureau STD E-3 (Now Marine Division of Underwriters Laboratories UL 1102 "Non Integral Marine Fuel Tanks") Vessel must provide documentation attesting approval of testing standard or replace the composite 55.7 gallon fuel tank with an approved material by next DD.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2018
Resolved 3 May 2018
Resolution: Fuel tank replaced with a new construction fuel tank.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Tank

Issued 9 July 2017 Resolved

Marine casualty, Loss of Propulsion. Vessel reported loss of propulsion while inbound Port Aransas jettys. Prove proper operation of MDE and fuel delivery system prior to carrying passengers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 10 July 2017
Resolution: Fuel delivery system purged of air and primed. MDE operating normally.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate

Issued 8 May 2017 Resolved

Vessel call sign does not match FCC safety telephony certificate or COI. A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and EPIRB installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificate issued by FCC. Provide proper documentation with matching call signs.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 May 2017
Resolved 1 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel Rep had FCC Inspector conduct Inspection and update all FCC Documents w/ proper Call SIgn issued to the Vessel. INspection Sat.

Engineering › Gas Turbine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Vent Damper

Issued 13 June 2016 Resolved

Unable to immediately locate engine room vent covers. Provide a imminently available permanent storage location.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 June 2016
Resolved 15 June 2016
Resolution: Provided electronic photograph exhibiting a permit storage location for the vent covers located on the exterior aft bulkhead of the pilot house.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)

Issued 23 May 2016 Resolved

No vaild COD.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 June 2016
Resolution: Recieved copy of valid COD.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft

Issued 27 April 2016 Resolved

Shaft has sever wastage and needs to be reconditioned.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 May 2016
Resolution: Marine Inspectors verified the old shaft was completely replaced.

Lifesaving › Work Vest › Readily Accessible

Issued 21 May 2014 Resolved

Provide safety harness for man overboard drills.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 June 2014
Resolved 5 June 2014
Resolution: Safety Harness provided.

Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB

Issued 21 May 2014 Resolved

Epirb safety pin inoperable. Prove proper operation.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 June 2014
Resolved 5 June 2014
Resolution: Safety pin operable.

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Bracket/Clamp

Issued 21 May 2014 Resolved

Connection to rudder shaft needs to be tightened. Prove collar is tight to rudder shaft.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 June 2014
Resolved 5 June 2014
Resolution: Conducted steering test. Collar is tight on rudder post.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump

Issued 21 May 2014 Resolved

Provide portable hand bilge pump.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 June 2014
Resolved 5 June 2014
Resolution: Portable hand pump provided.

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