Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 18 February 2026.
Inspection history · 27
18 February 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8312057
3 March 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8087426
27 January 2025
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8070436
29 January 2024
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7857596
7 November 2023
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7824073
7 November 2023
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7827828
11 August 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7808144
28 May 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC DOLPHIN (WPB 87354) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7759277
23 March 2023
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7655462
8 March 2023
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7650981
3 February 2023
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7638396
16 September 2022
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7560522
15 March 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7412043
7 October 2021
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7328357
3 June 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7214161
25 February 2021
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7167144
1 May 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6946696
26 September 2019
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6814762
8 March 2019
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6638962
20 February 2019
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6628761
17 July 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6483492
16 April 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6392720
20 June 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6181879
17 March 2017
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6106534
7 February 2017
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6090574
26 May 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5900490
13 May 2016
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5876107
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). Vessel's required hand bilge pump was inoperable.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep purchased a new hand pump.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Captain had not performed required drills for 2025. COmplete and log all drills
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel completed and logged drills.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 17 March 2025
Resolved
No marine employer may engage or employ any individual to serve as a crewmember unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer. Vessel was presented for inspection with a deck hand who had not received pre-employment drug testing or been enrolled in a random drug testing program. Vessel is prohibited from operating with crewmembers that have not met these requirements
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 March 2025
Resolution: Owner provided proof of a negative pre- employment drug test and enrollment in random drug testing program.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 22 February 2024
Resolved
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted. Marine Inspector observed missing placard for tie type life jackets. Procure and Post
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 February 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Vessel crew procured two new PFDs and removed from service the two tie type. Marine Inspector confirmed and found satisfactory.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 22 February 2024
Resolved
Each fixed power bilge pump must be self-priming. Marine Inspector observed emergency bilge suction fail to prime and remove water from bilge. Repair.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 February 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Vessel crew replaced 05 check valves. Marine Inspector observed successful test of the bilge suction system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 21 February 2024
Resolved
Each Lifejacket must be marked with Type 1 retro reflective material. Marine Inspector found 17 life jackets (06 child and 11 adult) with retro reflective material in disrepair. Replace retro material.
Vessel is limited to 43 adult passengers until repairs have been made.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 February 2024
Resolved 27 February 2024
Resolution: Marine Inspector attended vessel and found replaced retro to be satisfactory.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Vessel's that operate on the high seas must have on board a FCC type accepted category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB. Vessels EPIRB is not operating as intended. Show proper operation of EPIRB.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 March 2022
Resolved 28 March 2022
Resolution: New EPIRB was purchased due to older one becoming inoperable.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Each vessel of lifesaving equipment, not required must be approved by Commandant. Vessels Radar has warn rotating gear sprocket. Repair warn part or remove radar from vessel.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 April 2022
Resolved 15 April 2022
Resolution: Received documentary evidence of repaired radar.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Vessel must be provided with properly operating bilge pumps, to include a light or other visual means to indicate operation. Bilges in aft engine room are not operating as intended. Show proper operation. Crew to make additional rounds of that space until fixed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 April 2022
Resolved 28 March 2022
Resolution: Objective evidence was provided and show to be fully operational.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 28 March 2022
Resolved
Visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station for designated high water level spaces. Alarms were not operating as intended. Show proper operation. Crew to make additional rounds of those spaces until fixed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 April 2022
Resolved 28 March 2022
Resolution: Received documentary evidence of repaired high water level indicators.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 19 May 2020
Resolved
Found worn gasket for hatch going to tank space aft of house. A hatch exposed to weather must be watertight. Repair or replace gasket to make watertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2020
Resolved 19 May 2020
Resolution: Witnessed gasket installed and sealed properly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 19 May 2020
Resolved
Found vessels life ring waterlight to have expired battery. Replace with approved type of battery.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2020
Resolved 19 May 2020
Resolution: Witnessed new battery installed in waterlight.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 19 May 2020
Resolved
Found vessels EPIRB hydrostatic release to be expired. Replace with new approved type of hydrostatic release
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 June 2020
Resolved 19 May 2020
Resolution: Witnessed new hydrostatic release installed properly
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 19 May 2020
Resolved
Found vessels distress flares to be expired; currently has 3 red and 3 orange smoke onboard within regulations. Authorized to operate on Lakes bays and sounds route. Replace expired with new flares of the approved type and quantity to return to oceans route.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 May 2020
Resolution: Produced current and approved flares, has 6 hand held red and 6 orange smoke onboard, all sat
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 March 2019
Resolved
Clear out stringer drains throughout vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 20 March 2019
Resolved 20 March 2019
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 20 February 2019
Resolved
Overhead longitudinal; secure joint with througbolts and remove old fasteners in tankroom on port side.
Condition: Improper Installation
Due 20 March 2019
Resolved 20 March 2019
Stability › Weathertight Integrity › General
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Make watertight hatches for tank room and steering room watertight.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 June 2018
Resolved 17 July 2018
Resolution: Satisfactory repairs were made to the watertight hatches for the tank and steering room, in way of replacing the gaskets.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
The floating water light must be attached to the buoyant apparatus by a lanyard of at least 18 feet in length.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 June 2018
Resolved 17 July 2018
Resolution: The water light is attached with a sufficient amount of line to the bouyant apparatus.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Painter
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Each buoyant apparatus must be individually attached to the painter by a line long enough that each life float or buoyant apparatus can float without contacting any other buoyant apparatus in the group.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 June 2018
Resolved 17 July 2018
Resolution: A sufficient amount of line was attached to the bouyant apparatuses so that they can be launched and float without interference from the other.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 1 May 2018
Resolved
Install GPS and properly enter MMSI on the VHF-DSC radio.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 June 2018
Resolved 17 July 2018
Resolution: Master was able to prove the GPS data and MMSI number can be dispalyed and is programmed into the VHF radio.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Proof of Consortium Enrollment (DAPI)
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
Need consortium letter with all crew listed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 June 2017
Resolved 9 May 2017
Resolution: Provided documentation of all hands entered in program.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
Replace batteries in both floating water lights for life floats.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 May 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Batteries were replaced and lights were operable.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
Replace 01 tether on life float floating water light.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 June 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Life float water light tether line was replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
Replace life line and pendants on 01 life float.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 June 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Life lines and pendants were replaced satisfactorily.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
Change PVC bilge piping to rigid hose.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 June 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Bilge hose was changed out to appropriate hose for application.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
Log radio checks.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 June 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Radio logs are now logged and current.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Valve
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
Repair fuel line valve to close all the way in engine room.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 June 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Fuel line was repaired satisfactorily.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Manifold
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
Bilge manifold and bilge visual signals at operating station are not labeled. Vessel shall label each.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 June 2016
Resolved 5 July 2016
Resolution: Bilge manifold and visual signals at operating station properly labeled
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 26 May 2016
Resolved
EPIRB has been replaced but NOAA registrationg is not complete. Vessel shall register EPIRB within 7 days.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2016
Resolved 26 May 2016
Resolution: EPIRB registration submitted.