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ATLANTIC STAR
ATLANTIC STAR is a 1986 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 27 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 55 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2002.
Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 3 March 2026.
- Built
- 1986
- Last inspected
- 3 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 55 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2002
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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
3 March 2026
Deficiencies
55 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
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Identity
696693
WDM8852
267986
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-267986
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)86.5 ft × 25.5 ft × 8.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 66
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGULF CRAFT INC · PATTERSON, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1986
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCAPE MAY, NJ
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 3 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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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 · 27
3 March 2026
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8311347
17 February 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8311612
9 October 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8250232
2 June 2025
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8149614
9 August 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7977888
3 May 2024
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7906050
4 January 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7872835
16 August 2023
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7769692
8 May 2023
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7683406
16 March 2023
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7652062
14 February 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7636961
7 December 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7608382
23 May 2022
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7444454
16 September 2021
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7313913
20 July 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7261884
5 October 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Damage Survey · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7071819
7 May 2020
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6949945
15 May 2019
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6684836
15 May 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6684849
27 September 2018
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6545731
27 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6524281
30 April 2018
Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6393880
27 June 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6188669
19 June 2017
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6177699
3 April 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6113274
28 June 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6116970
23 June 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5917781
Deficiency record · 55
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 17 February 2026
Resolved
Each vessel inspected and certificated under the provisions of this subchapter must, when any passengers are aboard during the tenure of the certificate, be in full compliance with the terms of the certificate. Vessel has missed their drydock deadline of 31JAN2026. Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers until drydock credit is given.
46 CFR 176.100(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Bilge system was unable to pump out forward compartment or lazarette during inspection. Bilge system must be tested satisfactorily prior to the carriage of passengers.
46 CFR 175.25-10(a)(7)
Old-T
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
An alteration was made to the bilge system piping near the center propulsion engine. Repair prior to the carriage of passengers.
46 CFR 176.20-1(a)
Old T
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Watertight bulkhead at forward of engine room had a penetration that was not watertight going through into the adjacent space.
46 CFR 171.111(a)(1)
Old T
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Observed corroded battery terminals for batteries at the starboard propulsion engine, at the port propulsion engine, and at the port generator.
46 CFR 176.25-50
Old T
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Observed ground detection on engine room switchboard. Locate and correct grounded electrical source.
46 CFR 183.10-30
Old T
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Vessels fire combination nozzles were constructed of plastic. Nozzle must have strength and corrosion resistant properties equal to bronze.
46 CFR 181.20-1
Old T
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Vessels breaker panels located in the forward portion of the engine room and in the lower deck pantry are missing blanks in spaces where breakers are not being used.
46 CFR 183.01-15
Old T
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
The MMSI on the vessels Single Sideband radio does not correspond to the MMSI on the VHF radio or the FCC Station License.
47 CFR 80.103
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Fire extinguisher bracket is improper for extinguisher on the forward bulkhead in the accommodation space.
46 CFR 181.52
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
Raw water hose on port side main propulsion engine needs to be double clamped on each end of the hose.
46 CFR 182.410(d)(1)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 June 2025
Resolved
The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under Section 3301 shall record in a log book information on all access and use of the vessel's master key, including
A)dates and times of access; B)the room or location accessed; and C)the name and rank of the crew member that used the master key.
Vessel had no record log for master key control.
Provide master key control as required.
46 USC 3106
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 3 May 2024
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff stations shall be marked in at least 1-inch letters indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. Fuel shutoff placard is missing.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Windows, sidescuttles and deadlights
Issued 3 May 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and protective devices must be in satisfactory condition. In the accommodation space on the main deck multiple windows were cracked and damaged requiring renewal: port 1 and 2, starboard 4 and 7, and aft starboard door. replacement.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle. Ship's whistle did not operate at the time of inspection. Repair ships' whistle to the satisfaction of attending inspector.33 CFR 83.33
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel. Painter on starboard side IBA was not attached. 46 CFR 180.130(a)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
Each survival craft must be stowed in a way that permits manual release from its securing arrangements. Pins to manually launch IBAs were seized in place.46 CFR 180.130(a)(4)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] or properly enclose dead ended wiring in pilot house to the satisfaction of attending inspector. 46 CFR 183.01-15(a)
"OLD-T"
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
Penetrations in watertight bulkheads must have means to make them watertight. Make Electrical penetration on fwd bulkhead in void II compartment watertight to the satisfaction of the attending inspector.46 CFR 171.114(a)(2)
"OLD-T"
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
The Rules concerning lights (§§ 83.20 through 83.31) shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise, and during such times no other lights shall be exhibited. Anchor light was extinguished and bracket for stern light was broken. Repair/replace to the satisfaction of attending inspector. 33 CFR 83.20(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets. Life jacket containers on top deck not marked. Mark containers in 2" letters to the satisfaction of attending inspector.46 CFR 185.604(f)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
The neutral of each grounded generation and distribution system must be grounded at the generator switchboard and have the ground connection accessible for checking insulation resistance of the generator to ground before the generator is connected to the bus. Ground detection ammeter is not operating. Provide a service report to confirm the proper operation of ground detection. 46 CFR 183.376(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
For fixed-gas fire ext. systems, the owner must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the MI. Have fixed halon system tested and serviced by qualified servicing facility.46 CFR 176.810(b)((2)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
Each lighting fixture must have a guard or be made of high strength material Starboard engine room light cover was cracked and not secured. Install new light cover to the satisfaction of attending inspector.46 CFR 183.410(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
All escape hatches and other emergency exits shall be marked on both sides using at least 1-inch letters:
"Emergency Exit, Keep Clear." Engine room escape not marked. Mark escape to the satisfaction of attending inspector. 46 CFR 185.30-15(a)
"OLD-T"
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section, all vessels shall be provided with not less than two avenues of escape from all general areas accessible to the passengers or where the crew may be quartered or normally employed. Engine room escape hatch could not be opened from inside the engine room. Repair hatch to the satisfaction of attending inspector.46 CFR 177.15-1(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 8 May 2023
Resolved
The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the OCMI, but must not be fewer than the minimum number required by Table 181.500(b) Accommodation space needs an additional 2-A extinguisher. Provide a serviced 2-A extinguisher to the satisfaction of attending inspector.46 CFR 181.500(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
REPAIR PRESSURE SWITCH ASSOCIATED WITH FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM ENGINE SHUTDOWN. - 46 CFR 181.410(b)(10)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
MAKE REPAIRS TO STARBOARD ENGINE CLUTCH CABLE. CONDUCT SEA TRIAL TO SATISFACTION OF ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR. - 46 CFR 185.100
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
ALL CLOSURE DEVICES MUST BE READILY AVAILABLE AND MOUNTED IN THE VICINITY OF THE VENT. RE-LOCATE VENT COVERS FOR ENGINE ROOM VENTS. 46 CFR 182.465(h)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
REPAIR OR REPLACE INOPERABLE ANMETER IN ENGINE ROOM. OLD T 46 CFR 183.10-5(g)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
SECURE LAZARETTE HATCH TO HATCH FRAME. 46 CFR 179.360 (b)(2)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
INSTALL GUARDS ON EXPOSED ROTATING MACHINERY ON MAIN ENGINES. 46 CFR 177.960
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
05 LIFE JACKETS DID NOT HAVE LIGHTS. 05 OTHER LIFE JACKETS HAD INOPERABLE LIGHTS. CLEARED DURING INSPECTION. 46 CFR 180.75
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 20 July 2021
Resolved
Hydrostatic release unit must be marked with date 2 year after date of instal; hydrostatic release is outdated; renew hydrostatic release.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 20 July 2021
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight; MI found fwd void and STBD side engine room hatch leaking; make watertight.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 July 2021
Resolved
Fuel shutoff valves must be labled; MI found fuel shutoff valve not labled; lable emergency fuel shutoff valves.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 20 July 2021
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked; MI found circuit breakers in FWD engine room and galley space not marked.; mark circuits.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 31 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel has FCC station license under old vessel name and owner. Get updated station license with new vessel name and owner information.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 31 May 2019
Resolved
Capstan was inoperable. Repair capstan per original design.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 31 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel does not have Bridge to Bridge FCC license. Obtain license from FCC.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 31 May 2019
Resolved
Sewage discharge valve not secure. Secure sewage valve to prevent discharge in no discharge zones.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 31 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel did not have previous servicing report for fixed fire extinguishing system, only posted tag. Produce servicing report for fixed fire extinguishing system.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 31 May 2019
Resolved
Life float not serviceable. Vessel request removal of life float from COI and reduction of passenger count. Until new COI is issued to reflect changes, passenger count is reduced to 142 with 01 master, 01 licensed mate, and 06 deckhands. When operating not more than 12 hrs in any 24 hr period and the vessel crew is reduced to 01 master and 03 deckhands per COI, reduce passenger count to 146. Total persons allowed: 150.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 May 2019
Resolved
Fuel shutoff valve is not labeled. Label fuel shut off valve with 1 inch letters.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Vessel will need to provide proof of a DAPI program with vessel's new owner.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Enclosed space entry and rescue drills
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Vessel will need to complete a man overboard and fire drill with new vessel owner.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Lifejacket stowage bin on port side, main deck, forward needs to be relabeled with correct amount of lifejackets.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Vessel will need to provide licenses and medical cards.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 September 2018
Resolved
Vessel will need to complete a new to zone inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: Incorrect Name, no static draft information, and not broadcasting an AIS Ship Type.
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Stowage
Issued 19 June 2017
Resolved
Vessel has acquired 03 - 50 person new IBAs. Vessel needs to properly install the IBA along with the new 06 person lifefloat in float free matter.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 23 June 2016
Resolved
Vessel was in a maintenance status and did not have a full complement of crew, therefore did not conduct drills.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking
Issued 23 June 2016
Resolved
04 child lifejackets did not have the required vessel's name on the them. Restricted child passengers to 12.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 23 June 2016
Resolved
Ringbuoys and lifefloats had expired and/or incorrect batteries in them. Restricted vessel to daytime operations only.
Casualty record · 1
8 June 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 19 injured · activity 1636843
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.
Recorded names · 1
DOLPHIN VII (2002). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
Ownership record
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