Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 2 September 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)52.0 ft × 17.5 ft × 4.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 24 / net 19
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderFLORIDA MARINE, INC · SOUTHPORT, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1988
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portORANGE BEACH, AL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 3 August 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it24 - Simplified, Gross Ton
19 - 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.
Inspection history · 21
2 September 2025
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8225515
1 April 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC DOLPHIN (WPB 87354) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8110713
6 January 2025
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8058950
9 December 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8045384
11 July 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC RIDLEY (WPB 87328) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7960790
7 November 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7821430
7 November 2023
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7823966
9 March 2023
Administrative Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7648475
23 February 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7642716
29 September 2022
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7568484
17 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7352253
29 January 2021
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7133035
11 September 2020
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7056025
18 September 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6814627
14 January 2019
Damage Survey · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6610015
27 November 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6587780
27 June 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC JACOB POROO (WPC 1125) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6469554
25 January 2018
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6344447
28 November 2017
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6314404
1 February 2017
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6081292
28 November 2016
Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6048577
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 17 November 2021
Resolved
Each buoyant apparatus must have type II retro-reflective material meeting subpart 164.018 of this chapter on each side and end. Life float's retro-reflective material had deteriorated beyond its service life. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 December 2021
Resolved 18 November 2021
Resolution: Received picture of life float retro renewed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 17 November 2021
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with water-light. Water-light was not consistently operable. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 December 2021
Resolved 18 November 2021
Resolution: Received video evidence of operable marker light.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 17 November 2021
Resolved
Each overnight accommodation space on a vessel with overnight accommodations for passengers must be fitted with an independent modular smoke detecting and alarm unit compliance with 181.450. Smoke detector was not present in the forward starboard parlor. Replace with smoke detector that meets UL217 standards to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 December 2021
Resolved 18 November 2021
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of repalced smoke detector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 November 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 160.050 in subchapter Q. Ring buoys life ring has deteriorating grab-lines. Repair or replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 December 2021
Resolved 18 November 2021
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of repalced life ring lights.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 30 September 2019
Resolved
Vessel must carry adequate and upto date charts for intended voyage. Vessel does not have current or appropriate NAV Charts for route and area.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 7 October 2019
Resolution: Updated charts.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 September 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipement must be installed and maintained to protect passengers and crew from hazards, fire, and shock. Remove dead end wires or place in appropriate junction box. Wires in fuse panel cabinet and under operating station console.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2019
Resolved 7 October 2019
Resolution: Corrected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 September 2019
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be maintained and installed to protect passengers and crew from hazards. electrical outlet in TV Cabinet has reverse polarity and a power strip with 6 devices is being used. Repair and prove proper operation.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2019
Resolved 7 October 2019
Resolution: Corrected.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 12 December 2017
Resolved
Batteries in the engine room for main engine and generator need to be secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch of the vessel, and free from exposure to water splash and spray.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 January 2018
Resolved 25 January 2018
Resolution: Verified that batteries were properly secured and protected from water splash and spray.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 12 December 2017
Resolved
Electrical outlet cover not providing appropriate protection from wet environments on forward engine compartment bulkhead, starboard side of the generator.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 January 2018
Resolved 25 January 2018
Resolution: Verified that oultet cover provided appropriate protection from wet environments.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 8 December 2016
Resolved
Battery in life float waterlight is damaged. Replace battery NLT 8JAN17. 46 CFR 180.70
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 January 2017
Resolved 12 December 2016
Resolution: Provided new battery
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter
Issued 8 December 2016
Resolved
Weak link attached to life float missing data tag, replace weak link NLT 8JAN17. 46 CFR 180.175
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 January 2017
Resolved 12 December 2016
Resolution: Provided new weak link
Communications › Radio Communications › Radiotelephone Transceiver (2-4 MHz)
Issued 8 December 2016
Resolved
Vessel's req'd MF/SSB radio not installed. Install MF/SSB radio or provide FCC exemption for satellite phone. Vessel is restricted to no more than 20 NM from shore until resolved to the satisfaction of an attending CG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 184.502
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 January 2017
Resolved 12 December 2016
Resolution: Provided FCC exemption for MF/SSB (see special notes)