DOLPHIN QUEST

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

DOLPHIN QUEST is a 2002 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 36 inspections since 2001, most recently in November 2025, along with 50 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2001 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 21 November 2025.

Built: 2002
Last inspected: 21 November 2025
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 36
Deficiencies: 50 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

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33207

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Maury page id

psix-33207

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations31

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded1

Years with a record 22 calendar years (2001–2025)

The 36 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

Tonnage as PSIX records it4 - Simplified, Gross Ton
4 - Simplified, Net Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

Inspection history · 36

21 November 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8262294

4 February 2025 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8060508

5 November 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8020435

1 November 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7799888

8 March 2023 Simplified Stability Test

Physical examination · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 7654582

16 February 2023 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7637833

27 January 2023 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7619866

25 October 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7562637

19 October 2021 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7312018

15 March 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7154936

6 January 2021 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7120312

6 April 2020 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6933185

9 July 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6742944

22 January 2019 COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6613120

4 December 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6314906

31 October 2016 Hull Examination · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6030600

30 November 2015 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5772068

7 May 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4305470

21 February 2012 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4248060

17 August 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4118542

9 November 2010 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3887690

2 March 2010 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3688267

8 January 2009 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3412793

13 November 2008 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3362482

28 October 2008 Simplified Stability Test · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3354727

20 October 2008 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 3348125

5 December 2007 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3109792

7 March 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2880450

14 March 2006 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2598335

14 January 2006 Simplified Stability Test · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2566919

5 October 2005 Administrative Inspection · Simplified Stability Test

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2507508

17 December 2004 Hull Examination · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2252116

3 November 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1938321

19 December 2002 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1721673

13 December 2002 Plan Review "T" Boat · Initial Certification · Hull Examination · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Fort Myers · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1695602

1 August 2001 Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight

Physical examination · MSO DETROIT · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1070980

Deficiency record · 50

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 16 February 2023 Resolved

The OCMI may require an inspection and testing whenever a repair or alteration is undertaken. Vessel completed an engine re-power which requires a PSST. Passenger count reduced from 24 to 17, total persons count reduced from 26 to 19. 46CFR176.700(d)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 March 2023
Resolved 24 March 2023
Resolution: MSC issued stability letter.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 27 January 2023 Resolved

The owner or managing operator shall notify the cognizant OCMI of repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel. MI found engines replaced without authorization from the C.G. Notify MSC and comply with their requirements regarding the stability letter. Approval from MSC will be required prior to closing deficiency. 46 CFR 177.665(a)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 March 2023
Resolution: MSC completed PSST. Refer to Actvivity #7637833

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment

Issued 25 October 2022 Resolved

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator must have the vessel ready for inspection its fire protection equipment, including each portable fire extinguisher. MI found the 40-B-C portable fire extinguisher corroded and not sufficiency charged. 46 CFR 176.810(a)(1)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 25 October 2022
Resolved 25 October 2022
Resolution: Owner purchased and replaced failed equipment.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 25 October 2022 Resolved

A vessel must carry one floating waterlight approved in accordance with 46 CFR 161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter. MI found the floating waterlight extinguished and battery expired. 46 CFR 180.70(d)(1)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 25 October 2022
Resolved 25 October 2022
Resolution: Owner replaced battery and tested.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 19 October 2021 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. MI observe vessel missing 02 distress signals. 46 CFR 180.68(b)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: O/O replaced all distress signals

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 19 October 2021 Resolved

A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. MI observed vessel did not have an approved first aid kit onboard. 46 CFR 184.710

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: O/O replaced all first aid kit items IAW with 46 CFR 160.041.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 19 October 2021 Resolved

An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. MI observed 12 serviceable adult life jackets. Vessel restricted to 12 adult persons until unserviceable life jackets are replaced. 46 CFR 180.71(a)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: O/O bought and placed 12 adult lifejackets onboard.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 19 October 2021 Resolved

Each ring life buoy on a vessel must: (1) Be approved in accordance with §160.050 in subchapter Q. MI observed the plug on the ring life buoy is missing, exposing the inner core of the ring buoy. 46 CFR 180.70(b)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: O/O replaced life ring buoy. All markings and retro applied.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 19 October 2021 Resolved

Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, but must not be fewer than the minimum number required by Table 181.500(b). MI observed the fire extinguisher at the operation station is a 5-B:C and the fire extinguisher near the engines is a 20-B:C. 46 CFR 181.500 (a)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: O/O obtained 10 B:C and 2-A portable extinguishers to meet standard. Placed in corresponding locations onboard.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 19 October 2021 Resolved

A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by § 181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Vessel did not have fire buckets onboard. 46 CFR 181.610

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: All fire buckets were onboard and labeled.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 19 October 2021 Resolved

Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation. MI observed the fuel shutoff not labeled. 46 CFR 185.608

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: Fuel shutoff valves were properly labeled and indicated direction of operation.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 19 October 2021 Resolved

In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permitted to be clamped: (1) Double hose clamping is required where practicable; (2) The clamps must be of a corrosion resistant metallic material; (3) The clamps must not depend on spring tension for their holding power; and (4) Two clamps must be used on each end of the hose, or one hose clamp can be used if the pipe ends are expanded or beaded to provide a positive stop against hose slippage. MI observed fuel hoses to the engines do not have double hose clamps. 46 CFR 182.410

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: All fuel lines were double clamped.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 19 October 2021 Resolved

Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Master did not have portable lights onboard. 46 CFR 183.430.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 November 2021
Resolved 10 November 2021
Resolution: Verified 02 portable lights onboard.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 15 March 2021 Resolved

Provide 01 additional fire bucket. Vessel currently has 02 onboard.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 March 2021
Resolved 13 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner provided photographic evidence of 01 newly purchased fire bucket.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 15 March 2021 Resolved

Provide 02 additional flares. Vessel currently maintains 04 for their Lakes, Bays, and Sounds route.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 March 2021
Resolved 13 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner provided photographic proof of 02 newly purchased flares.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 15 March 2021 Resolved

Provide proof of fire extinguisher servicing report. Fire extinguishers show high levels of corrosion and are expired.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 April 2021
Resolved 13 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner provided proof of newly purchased and serviced portable fire extinguisher.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems

Issued 15 March 2021 Resolved

Vessel must install a flame screen of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30x30 mesh. Vessel currently has none installed.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 April 2021
Resolved 13 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner provided photographic proof of newly installed flame screen.

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service

Issued 4 December 2017 Resolved

Service the A1 FFE near operating station.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 December 2017
Resolved 2 January 2018

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity

Issued 4 December 2017 Resolved

Provide 2 Life Jackets

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 December 2017
Resolved 2 January 2018

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational

Issued 4 December 2017 Resolved

Renew the portable bildge pump.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 December 2017
Resolved 2 January 2018

Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Bottom Plug

Issued 31 October 2016 Resolved

Replace pontoon plugs with new gasket materail.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 November 2016
Resolved 7 November 2016
Resolution: Pontoon plugs were renewed.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Collision Chock

Issued 31 October 2016 Resolved

Weld fenderign system up forward due to cracked weld.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 November 2016
Resolved 7 November 2016
Resolution: Fendering system was renewed.

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Approval

Issued 31 October 2016 Resolved

Fire extinguisher bracket needs approved bracket and not PVC pipe.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 November 2016
Resolved 7 November 2016
Resolution: Bracket was replaced.

Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Stenciling

Issued 31 October 2016 Resolved

Fire buckets need to be replaced.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 November 2016
Resolved 7 November 2016
Resolution: Fire buckets were replaced.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline

Issued 31 October 2016 Resolved

Life ring line needs replacing.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 November 2016
Resolved 7 November 2016
Resolution: Life ring line was replaced.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Tank

Issued 31 October 2016 Resolved

Fuel tank needs bonding wire renewed.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 November 2016
Resolved 7 November 2016
Resolution: Bonding wire was replaced.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Tank

Issued 31 October 2016 Resolved

Fuel lines need to be organized and too long resulting in chafing.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 November 2016
Resolved 7 November 2016
Resolution: Fuel lines were tied off to prevent chafing.

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Condition

Issued 30 November 2015 Resolved

Replace identified fire extinguisher.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 December 2015
Resolved 1 December 2015
Resolution: Vessel replaced extinguisher

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline

Issued 30 November 2015 Resolved

Replace ringbuoy line

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 December 2015
Resolved 1 December 2015
Resolution: Vessel replaced line

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted

Issued 30 November 2015 Resolved

Conduct satisfactory emergency drills

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 December 2015
Resolved 30 November 2015
Resolution: Vessel conducted satisfactory drills

Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern

Issued 30 November 2015 Resolved

Provide two portable lights

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 December 2015
Resolved 1 December 2015
Resolution: Vessel provided two lights

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 30 November 2015 Resolved

Replace first aid kit

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 15 December 2015
Resolved 1 December 2015
Resolution: Vessel provided new first aid kit

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment

Issued 30 November 2015 Resolved

Conduct satisfactory DAPI audit

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 December 2015
Resolved 1 December 2015
Resolution: Vessel conducted satisfactory audit.

Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Storage

Issued 14 March 2006 Resolved

Provide a water tight container for flares and label "EMERGENCY DISTRESS SIGNALS". They had the flares in a zip-lock bag that has holes in it.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 21 March 2006
Resolved 24 March 2006
Resolution: CORRECTED

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest

Issued 14 March 2006 Resolved

Update first-aid kit. Gave them a list of required items that need to be in kit. Kit was missing a few items.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 21 March 2006
Resolved 24 March 2006
Resolution: UPDATED

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage

Issued 14 March 2006 Resolved

Label life preserver stowage areas with size and amount. Provide a separation barrier between child and adult life preservers. All jackets are stowed OVHD in plain sight, but labels are worn off.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 21 March 2006
Resolved 24 March 2006
Resolution: COMPLETED

Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Floating Electric Waterlight

Issued 14 March 2006 Resolved

Provide a 5/16inch line, 3-6 feet, for ring buoy float light. They have a 1/8 inch line now supporting light.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Due 21 March 2006
Resolved 24 March 2006
Resolution: CORRECTED

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances

Issued 14 March 2006 Resolved

Prior to night time operations, provide two flash lights.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 14 March 2006
Resolved 24 March 2006
Resolution: ONBOARD

Stability › Severe Wind/Roll › General

Issued 5 October 2005 Resolved

Within one (1) week prior to the stability test required to increase passengers beyond 25, contact the Vessel Inspection Office for your zone in Tampa or Fort Myers for instructions on weighing this vessel. The vessel must be weighed in a fully outfitted condition with all tanks minimum ¾ full.

Due 13 March 2006
Resolved 12 January 2006
Resolution: Vessel no longer required to be weighed. Load marks will be placed on vessel following stability test.

Stability › Severe Wind/Roll › General

Issued 5 October 2005 Resolved

Prior to or at the vessel's next annual insp or hull exam, whichever occurs first, the vsl must undergo a simplified stability proof test in accordance w/ 46 CFR 178.340 in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector to determine the number of passengers permitted. Until a simplified stability proof test is performed, the vsl is restricted to carrying twenty-five (25) passengers and two (2) crewmembers.

Due 13 March 2006
Resolved 12 January 2006

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