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M/V DOLPHIN QUEEN
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named M/V DOLPHIN QUEEN
M/V DOLPHIN QUEEN is a 1987 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 63 inspections since 1986, most recently in May 2026, along with 147 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2020 and 2023.
Records from 1986 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 May 2026.
- Built
- 1987
- Last inspected
- 13 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 147 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2020–2023
Identity
916167
276105
Flag
UNITED STATES
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Maury page id
psix-276105
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
37 calendar years (1986–2026)
The 63 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)37.9 ft × 16.3 ft × 5.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 13 / net 10
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSOUTH SEAS CATAMARAN · CAPE CORAL, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1987
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portST PETERSBURG, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 4 June 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 it13 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
10 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
10 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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
WUX6151MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 5 November 1998, cancelled 10 January 2009 · 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.
Inspection history · 63
13 May 2026
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8372370
5 March 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8077626
9 September 2024
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7999402
29 November 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7800138
30 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7700260
29 May 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7704733
11 January 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7617431
26 August 2022
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7511074
16 December 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7340845
29 October 2020
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7078667
5 October 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7071768
13 July 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7005719
13 July 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7008617
10 October 2019
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6811269
31 January 2019
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6610626
23 October 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6559383
16 January 2018
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6324359
17 January 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6071785
5 October 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6006961
21 October 2015
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5747773
20 December 2011
Deadweight Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4219768
2 December 2010
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3901076
16 December 2009
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3651476
13 January 2009
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3474236
20 February 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3150170
13 November 2007
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3097345
6 March 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2880079
9 June 2005
COI Inspection · Construction Oversight · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2385145
18 October 2004
Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2223911
21 September 2004
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2200793
14 July 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1840801
4 October 2002
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1681085
26 August 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1664577
8 August 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1069036
16 May 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1395731
8 January 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1056619
20 June 2000
Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1451596
16 July 1999
Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1467149
3 December 1998
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1455676
28 May 1998
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 791827
21 August 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1409781
2 October 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1427308
2 October 1996
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1427309
24 May 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1192661
19 July 1994
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1177822
21 July 1993
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 847526
3 June 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 847551
22 May 1992
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1257945
16 September 1991
Administrative
Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1309913
24 October 1990
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1227900
26 September 1990
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 899687
20 June 1990
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1211123
28 February 1990
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1229880
8 November 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1212105
27 September 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 996131
2 May 1989
Administrative
Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 900507
4 April 1989
Administrative
Administrative · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1340269
1 November 1988
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1206314
29 June 1988
Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1341552
5 August 1987
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1016106
1 July 1987
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1028571
16 June 1987
Initial Certification · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1018077
1 November 1986
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1011731
Deficiency record · 147
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Three required lifejackets were not on vessel. Passenger count is reduced to 46 until lifejackets are replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
All marine employers must submit drug testing program data required by 49 CFR 40.26. Observed that the Management Information System (MIS) drug testing report for previous year was missing from the vessel. Submit MIS report for 2025 to marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry: Three hand red flare distress signals...and
Three hand orange smoke distress signals. Three flares were missing and the flares present were expired. Replace with six new flares.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
Each...ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Mark ring life buoy with vessel name.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 May 2026
Resolved
A vessel must undergo an inspection for certification as specified in 176.404 and They must submit a written application for renewal of a Certificate of Inspection to the OCMI at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the Certificate of Inspection. Vessel was due for COI renewal inspection on 29OCT2025 and has yet to submit an application for inspection, nor receive a COI inspection. Vessel shall not operate with passengers until new COI has been issued.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
All vessel must undergo an inspection for certification as specified in § 176.404 and annual inspection as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this section. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel was due for an annual Certificate of Inspection (COI) on 29 October 2024. Vessel shall not operate with passengers until annual COI inspection has been completed satisfactory.
46CFR176.500(b)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
A life jacket must be provided for each person carried onboard the vessel. MIs found 09 life jackets that were not serviceable. These were destroyed, leaving 44 life jackets.
Total persons allowed onboard the vessel is limited to 42 until new life jackets are obtained, marked, and properly stowed on the vessel.
46 CFR 180.71
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. MI observed vessel unable to provide evidence of required servicing.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(iv)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. MI observed absence of vessel name on ring life buoy.
46 CFR 185.604(b)
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
For each marine casualty required to be reported by § 185.202, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge of the vessel shall determine whether there is any evidence of alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved in the casualty. MI observed expired alcohol test strips onboard the vessel and none available on the pier.
46 CFR 185.210 (a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. MI observed 3 portable fire extinguishers onboard the vessel to be out of inspection.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests. For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the inspections and tests required by Table 176.810(b) of this section, in addition to the tests required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. MI observed Pre-engineered fixed fire extinguishing system in both port and starboard engineering spaces to be out of service.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(2)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 September 2024
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undrgo a drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel was due for drydock examination on 31 AUG and has yet to receive a drydock exam.
46 CFR 176.600(c)(1), 701c.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
A life jacket must be provided for each person carried onboard the vessel.
MIs found 07 life jackets that were not serviceable. These were destroyed, leaving 44 life jackets.
Total persons allowed onboard the vessel is limited to 44 until new life jackets are obtained, marked, and properly stowed on the vessel.
46 CFR 180.71
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
Each floating water light must be approved in accordance with 46 CFR 161.010.
The floating water light was approved under 161.013 and was not auto-igniting.
Vessel is limited to daytime operations until an approved water light is properly rigged to the ring buoy.
46 CFR 180.70
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at each operating station to indicate a high water level in the required spaces.
The high water alarms for all spaces were alarming on the same visual and audible panel. These alarms must be separated, for each space with high level alarms.
46 CFR 182.530
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 29 November 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry a medical kit in accordance with 46 CFR 160.041.
Medical kit had expired medications. Replace with serviceable medications.
46 CFR 160.041
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 May 2023
Resolved
No major repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel with regard to the hull, machinery, or equipment shall be made without the knowledge and approval of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
Vessel suffered a port transmission failure.
Submit repair proposal for review/approval by Coast Guard. Coast Guard must verify completion of repairs.
46 CFR 176.20-1(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space.
MI observed engine did not shut down during simulated discharge of the system.
46 CFR 181.420(a)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced.
MI observed rescue platform onboard vessel had significant corrosion at the intersection of the ladder and platform.
46 CFR 176.808(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds route must carry three hand red flare distress signals and three hand orange smoke distress signals.
MI observed three hand red flares and one hand orange smoke distress signal onboard.
46 CFR 180.68(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed.
MI observed the battery for the ring buoy waterlight was expired.
Vessel is restricted to daylight operations only.
46 CFR 185.726(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant.
MI observed 01 required lifejacket onboard had deteriorated retroreflective strips.
Passenger count reduced by 01 for a total of 48 passengers until corrected.
46 CFR 185.604(h)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
Each floating waterlight installed after March 11, 1997, on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion resistant clip. The clip must have a strength of at least 50 lbs and allow the waterlight to be quickly disconnected from the ring life buoy.
MI observed waterlight did not have a clip.
46 CFR 180.70(d)(3)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
The portable hand bilge pump shall be provided with suitable hoses for pumping bilges on the suction and discharge ends.
MI observed hoses for the hand bilge pump were insufficient for pumping water from each space overboard.
46 CFR 182.25-10(e)
16c
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
It is further intended that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury.
MI observed port main engine raw water cooling flex coupling was leaking water at a rate of 1 drop per second.
46 CFR 182.01-5
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are readily accessible and visible to the crew and passengers.
MI observed that there were no donning instructions posted for the dual-clip life jackets.
46 CFR 185.516
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
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 a new inverter was installed onboard for the 120 VAC power supply.
Submit plans to MSC for review/approval.
46 CFR 176.700(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of rescue
Issued 11 January 2023
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed.
Rescue ladder currently onboard does not meet the requirements as set forth in local MMS policy MPS-WI-SECSP(spi)-14 for rescue platforms.
46 CFR 176.840
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
46CFR180.71(a) An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel is restricted to not more than 26 total persons on board until required complement of life jackets are acquired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
46CFR180.70 Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 46CFR160.050. Ring life buoy missing retro-reflective tape and proper marking. Vessel is restricted to daylight and clear visibility operations until rectified.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
46CFR183.340(b)(4) All cable and wire must be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart. Cable and wire in engine compartments are supported with plastic ties.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
46CFR183.340(g) Each connection to a conductor to a terminal part of a conductor must be made within an enclosure and have a pressure type, solder lug or splice. Unapproved use of extension cord overhead IWO wheelhouse and a splice IWO junction box inboard within port engine compartment.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
46CFR16.401(a) 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. EAP education program not properly displayed and crew members' training not properly documented.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 October 2020
Resolved
46CFR401.500(b) By March 15 of the year following the collection, marine employers must submit the data on the form titled U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol
Testing MIS Data Collection Form. MIS form not in possession of vessel owner/operator.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 July 2020
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury.
Vessel experienced main engine failure. - 46CFR182.100
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
All engines must have at least two means for stopping the engine(s) under any operating conditions.
Starboard engine's kill switch at operating station is not operational. Repair and test in the presence of USCG Marine Inspector. - 46CFR182.200(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space.
Fireboy pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system for starboard engine failed to shut down engine when tested. Repair and test in the presence of USCG Marine Inspector. - 46CFR181.420(a)(3)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 10 October 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.
First-aid kit eye wash and burn relief expired. Replace in kind. - 46CFR184.710
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 10 October 2019
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date:
(1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible; and
(2) Coast Guard Light List.
Charts and light list is not up-to-date. Replace charts. - 46CFR184.420(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 31 January 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock.
Found incorrect wire nuts on wire splice.
Replace with correct wire butt connectors. 46 CFR 183.200(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury.
Port and starboard salt water discharge through hull valves are not operational, unable to close completely, and have visible signs of deterioration. Replace. 46CFR182.100
(prior to completion of Dyrdock)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury.
Salt water discharge lines on port and starboard engines are wasted. Replace in kind. 46CFR182.100
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Fuel strainer bowl must have a suitable flame shield as per the manufacturer.
Flame shield on starboard fuel filter is wasted. Replace in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 46CFR.182.455(a)(6)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Pre-engineered system installed with both "Seafire" and "Fireboy" components against manufacturer's instructions. Install two approved 500 cubic foot Halocarbon system in accordance manufacturer's instructions. 46CFR181.420(a)(4)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter.
Framing in engine room directly forward of starboard engine is wasted and delaminated. Crop and renew. - 46CFR176.800(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended.
Multiple bilge discharge overboard valves do not close completely and the forward bilge discharge valve has flex hose between the hull and the valve. Repair or replace inoperable valves and remove flex hose from forward bilge discharge overboard between hull and valve. 46CFR182.100
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock.
Forward bilge pump wiring and wiring under operating station improperly spliced. Splice conductor using pressure type (butt) connectors. 46CFR183.200(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
The exhaust piping must be so arranged as to prevent backflow of water from reaching engine exhaust ports
under normal conditions.
Vessel missing starboard exhaust guard. Replace. 46CFR182.430(c)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 23 October 2018
Resolved
The weather deck on a flush deck vessel must be watertight and have no obstruction to overboard drainage.
Gasket material on access cover to forward compartment is missing, allowing water ingress. Replace. 46CFR178.410(a)
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Alarms
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Repair red light indicating discharge on stbd fire boy alarm iaw 181.420.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Repair retro (Type 1) on 16 PFDSs iaw 46CFR180.25-20 passenger count reduced to 33.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Replace ammonia inhalents iaw 46CFR184.710.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 16 January 2018
Resolved
Repair siding on stbd side iaw 46CFR177.35-1.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 23 October 2015
Resolved
Found both Main Diesel Engines missing the rotating machinery guards. Install machinery guards prior to carrying passengers. 46 CFR 177.960
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Excess Water
Issued 23 October 2015
Resolved
Install positive shutoff valves at the hull penetration port side bilge discharge hoses to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.520 (e)(7)
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 23 October 2015
Resolved
Found dead end electrical wiring in starboard side engine room. Install electrical wiring in accordance with the requirements, tot he satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 183.340 (g)
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Provide proper operation of the port-side Pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system IAW the manufactures instructions and IAW 46 CFR 181.40.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Provide proper operation of the forward bilge pump located on the Portside in the forward compartment IAW 46 CFR 182.520.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Provide clearly marked storage for children's lifejacket IAW 185.604.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 2 December 2010
Resolved
Provide new batteries for water-light attached to the lifebuoy, IAW 180.70.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 30 November 2010
Resolved
Provide proper watertight container for CG Approved flares IAW 46 CFR 185.614 prior to night time operations and within 7 days of this inspection.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Storage
Issued 20 February 2008
Resolved
Provide vessel with a brightly colored portable watertight container for the storage of flares. Label flare container "Distress Signals."
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 20 February 2008
Resolved
Provide First Aid Kit with Aspirin, Burn Treatment Compound Ointment, and Eye Wash Solution.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 20 February 2008
Resolved
Provide life ring with 60 feet of 5/16" dark colored buoyant lifeline.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 6 March 2007
Resolved
RE-LABEL LIFE PRESERVERS AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED. NAME OF VESSEL AND LOCATION SIGNS HAVE FADED.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 9 June 2005
Resolved
Make corrections on lamination schedule to match what the vessel was actually constructed to IWO new stern area. Yard used a different lay-up proceedure than what the NA had approved plans for.
Stability › Incline Test › General
Issued 9 June 2005
Resolved
Provide the MSC approved stability letter once received. Our office has allowed the vessel to operate in the interim until the letter comes in.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Expired
Issued 21 September 2004
Resolved
PROVIDE 6 HAND HELD DAY/NIGHT FLARES PRIOR TO CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 21 September 2004
Resolved
REPLACE 6 CHILD SIZE LIFEJACKETS PRIOR TO CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 21 September 2004
Resolved
REPAIR AUTO ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON PORT/STBD MAIN DIESEL ENGINES PRIOR TO CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Filter/Strainer
Issued 21 September 2004
Resolved
INSTALL FLAME IMPENGEMENT BOWLS AND METALLIC PLUGS ON FUEL STRAINERS.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 21 September 2004
Resolved
REMOVE CHECK VALVES FROM BILGE DISCHARGE LINES AND INSTALL POSITIVE CLOSURE DEVICES AT THROUGH HULLS.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Pipe Flange
Issued 21 September 2004
Resolved
REPAIR BROKEN THROUGH HULL ON BILGE DISCHARGE IN PORT VOID PRIOR TO CARRIAGE OF PASENGERS.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Availability
Issued 21 September 2004
Resolved
INSTALL THREE 2.5 GALLON FIRE BUCKETS PRIOR TO CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS. PASSENGERS REDUCED TO 49.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 14 July 2003
Resolved
Prior to the carriage of passengers, repair boat PORT and STBD engine room high bilge level alarm systems. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: High Bilge Level Alarms
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)
Issued 14 July 2003
Resolved
Prior to the carriage of passengers, replace retroreflective tape on life preservers as needed. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Retroreflective Material
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)
Issued 14 July 2003
Resolved
Label amount and type of life preservers stowed. ( Example: "6 ADULT LIFE PRESERVERS") LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Storage
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 14 July 2003
Resolved
Prior to night time operation, repair stern NAV light and compass light. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Navigation lights
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 14 July 2003
Resolved
Prior to the carriage of passenegrs, properly apply retroreflective tape to life ring and re-locate float light near ring. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Ring life buoy
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 14 July 2003
Resolved
Prior to the carriage of passengers, repair float light. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Float light
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System
Issued 26 August 2002
Resolved
REPLACE ALL FLEXIBLE FUEL LINES OVER 30 INCHES WITH SAE J1942 APPROVED FLEXIBLE HOSE WITH SAE J1475 APPROVED END FITTINGS OR IINSTALL APPROVED HARD PIPING IAW 46CFR182.455 PRIOR TO COMPLETION OF UPCOMING DRYDOCK. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 26 August 2002
Resolved
MAKE SECOND MEANS OF ESCAPE AVAILABLE PRIOR TO CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Escape
Lifesaving
Issued 16 May 2001
Resolved
REPAIR/REPLACE 20 ADULT LIFE JACKETS.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 May 2001
Resolved
REPAIR/REPLACE 3 CHILD SIZE LIFE JACKETS.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 May 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE 3 ORANGE SMOKE DISTRESS SIGNALS.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 June 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE POSITIVE CLOSING VALVES FOR BILGE OVERBOARD CONNECTIONS.
Fire Fighting
Issued 20 June 2000
Resolved
PROPERLY MOUNT TWO BII PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND RELOCATE A BI PORTABLE EXTINGUISHER IN THE PILOT HOUSE.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 June 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF HULLS RESIN CONTENT.
Documentation
Issued 20 June 2000
Resolved
COMMENCE LOGING REQUIRED DRILLS AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE.
Navigation
Issued 20 June 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE AND MOUNT VESSELS BELL.
Documentation
Issued 20 June 2000
Resolved
PROVIDE AND POST OIL DISCHARGE PLACARD.
Navigation
Issued 16 July 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE AND POST EMERGENCY BROADCAST PLACARD.
Fire Fighting
Issued 16 July 1999
Resolved
CONDUCT ANNUAL SERVICING OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Engineering
Issued 16 July 1999
Resolved
REPAIR/REPLACE STBD MAIN ENGINE RPM GAUGE.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 July 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING PASSENGER COUNT AND IMPLEMENT THE SAME.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 July 1999
Resolved
CONDUCT FIRE AND MAN OVERBOARD DRILLS.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 July 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE RESCUE LADDER AND PLATFORM WITH RESCUE HARNESS AND DEMONSTRATE OPERATION.
Documentation
Issued 28 May 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE VALID FCC RADIO STATION LICENSE.
Unknown
Issued 21 August 1997
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Fire Fighting
Issued 2 October 1996
Resolved
INSTALL METALLIC FIRE HOSE NOZZLE ON FIRE HOSE._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Lifesaving
Issued 2 October 1996
Resolved
RELOCATE ALL PFD'S TO MAIN DECK OR ABOVE._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Lifesaving
Issued 19 July 1994
Resolved
Provide 3 additional orange & 2 additional red flares.
Engineering
Issued 19 July 1994
Resolved
Prove operation of main engine.
Engineering
Issued 19 July 1994
Resolved
Reinstall flame shield on port racor filter.
Lifesaving
Issued 19 July 1994
Resolved
Repair ring buoy waterlight.
Lifesaving
Issued 19 July 1994
Resolved
Renew 11 adult pfd's.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 19 July 1994
Resolved
Renew port and starboard main engine hull suction strainers.
Lifesaving
Issued 3 June 1993
Resolved
Re-stencil emergency fuel shutoff valves.
Fire Fighting
Issued 3 June 1993
Resolved
Repair fire pump.
Lifesaving
Issued 3 June 1993
Resolved
Provide one additional child size pfd. Limited to not more than 70 total persons until completed.
Engineering
Issued 26 September 1990
Resolved
REPAIR RAW WATER PUMP ON STBD PROPULSION ENGINE PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Lifesaving
Issued 26 September 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE ONE ADDITIONAL CHILD PFD. UNTIL COMPLETED, NO MORE THAN 7 CHILD PASSENGERS ALLOWED.
Documentation
Issued 26 September 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE GARBAGE PLACARD AND GARBAGE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Lifesaving
Issued 8 November 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE 12' PENDANTS ON LIFEFLOATS PRIOR TO CARRYING PASSENGERS.
Engineering
Issued 8 November 1989
Resolved
REMOVE ALL FUEL HOSES (EXCEPT 30") AND REPLACE WITH COPPER TUBING.
Engineering
Issued 8 November 1989
Resolved
INSTALL FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE AT FUEL TANK CONNECTION WITH ABOVE DECK SHUTOFF
Lifesaving
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
TIE BOTH LIFERAFTS TO PAINTER.
Lifesaving
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE WATERTIGHT FLARE BOX.
Lifesaving
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE 6 RED FLARES.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
SEAL ENGINEROOM INBOARD BULKHEAD WATERTIGHT.
Engineering
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
INSTALL REMOTE FUEL SHUTOFF LOCATED OUTSIDE FUEL TANK SPACE.
Electrical
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
REPAIR AND DEMONSTRATE PORT MAIN ENGINE.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
LABEL ALL 8 BILGE PUMP CONTROLS.
Fire Fighting
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
INSTALL FIRE PUMP, HOSE AND NOZZLE.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
REPAIR DAMAGED CABIN TOP.
Fire Fighting
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE 2 B-II FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WITH USCG APPROVED MARINE BRACKET.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
DETERMINE CAUSR OF OIL LEAKS IN PORT ENGINEROOM.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
DETERMINE CAUSE OF OIL IN THE EXHAUST OF THE STBD ENGINE.
Lifesaving
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
RENEW ALL PENDENTS ON 2 LIFEFLOATS.
Lifesaving
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE 18' LINE FOR EACH LIFEFLOAT LIGHT.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
RENEW ALL DECK HATCH GASKETS (WATERTIGHT).
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 September 1989
Resolved
CLEAN ALL OIL FROM PORT ENGINEROOM.
Documentation
Issued 29 June 1988
Resolved
OBTAIN FCC RADIO STATION LICENSE AND RADIO SAFETY CERTIFICATE.
Engineering
Issued 29 June 1988
Resolved
INSTALL COMPRESSION TYPE FITTINGS ON ALL FUEL SUPPLY AND RETURN LINES.
Electrical
Issued 29 June 1988
Resolved
REPAIR STBD SIDE LIGHT PRIOR TO OPERATING AT NIGHT.
Fire Fighting
Issued 29 June 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE PORTABLE HAND FIRE AND BILGE PUMP.
Lifesaving
Issued 29 June 1988
Resolved
OBTAIN 3 WATERLIGHTS APPROVED UNDER 46 CFR 161.011 FOR RING BUOY AND BUOYANT APPARATUS PRIOR TO OPERATING AT NIGHT.
Fire Fighting
Issued 29 June 1988
Resolved
REPAIR LEAKING FITTING IN FIRE MAIN (STBD HULL).
Lifesaving
Issued 29 June 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE 1 ADULT PFD WITH TAPE AND STENCILED WITH VESSEL'S NAME.
Lifesaving
Issued 29 June 1988
Resolved
PROVIDE 2 HAND HELD RED FLARE AND 6 HAND HELD ORANGE FLARES.
Navigation
Issued 29 June 1988
Resolved
PROVID AN 8" SHIPS BELL BY 30JUL88.
Navigation
Issued 1 July 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE UP TO DATE CHARTS FOR A COASTWISE ROUTE BETWEEN MONTAUK POINT, NY AND CAPE CHARLES, VA.
Documentation
Issued 16 June 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE FCC STATION LICENSE AND CERTIFICATE.
Fire Fighting
Issued 16 June 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE APPROVED MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR THE TWO B2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 June 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE SUITABLE SECURING DEVICE FOR WHEELHOUSE DOOR, MUST BE OPERABLE FROM BOTH SIDES AND PROVIDE WEATHER-TIGHT CLOSURE.
Casualty record · 2
13 July 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7008617
29 May 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7704733
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Ownership record
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with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
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