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FLIPPER
- Built
- 1962
- Last inspected
- 12 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 29 recorded · 1 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
12 May 2026
…with no type recorded4
Deficiencies
29 recorded · 1
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
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
667406
WDP5409
231148
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-231148
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
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, fi, rec
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
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 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.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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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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 7563567ISLAND QUEEN Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 49422 · 10 July 2017 · activity 6204765Inspection history · 28
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
Deficiency record · 29
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 23 May 2016
Resolved
No vaild COD.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 27 April 2016
Resolved
Shaft has sever wastage and needs to be reconditioned.
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