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DOLPHIN VIII

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named DOLPHIN VIII

DOLPHIN VIII is a 1995 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 53 inspections since 1995, most recently in April 2026, along with 30 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2013.

Records from 1995 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 16 April 2026.

Built: 1995
Last inspected: 16 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 53
Deficiencies: 30 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2007–2013
Inspected with: 2 other vessels

Identity

1029417

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WDC9458

419882

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367102530

Maury page id

psix-419882

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations44

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded5

Years with a record 24 calendar years (1995–2026)

The 53 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)84.4 ft × 25.0 ft × 8.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 66

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)84.4 ft × 25.0 ft × 8.8 ft

ITC tonnagegross 164 / net 77

BuilderGULF CRAFT INC · PATTERSON, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1995

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portPROVINCETOWN, MA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 15 December 2025 · expires 31 December 2026

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 it66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
77 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
164 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross 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

WDC9458MMSI 367102530 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 11 March 2026, expires 28 March 2036

WCW2286MMSI not assigned · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 28 February 1996, cancelled 6 May 2006

WCR7851MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 May 1995, cancelled 30 July 2005

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.

Inspected as a tow unit · 2

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

HURRICANE II Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 49228 · 21 June 1998 · activity 116709 BAY LADY II Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 231752 · 21 June 1998 · activity 116709

Inspection history · 53

16 April 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Vessel Attendance · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8349581

17 January 2025 In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8067023

28 September 2021 Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7317800

1 April 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6934215

4 September 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6798905

26 February 2019 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6621085

27 August 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6524438

8 June 2018 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6437861

1 February 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6341513

27 June 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6188719

19 June 2017 MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6181617

20 January 2017 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6071881

23 June 2016 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5917804

4 April 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5850224

5 March 2010 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3686436

14 April 2009 MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3444824

24 February 2009 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3414810

27 May 2008 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3202481

21 April 2008 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3179179

5 February 2008 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3142850

23 April 2007 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2903001

8 March 2007 Construction Oversight · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2884033

13 April 2006 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2627426

13 March 2006 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2601455

13 March 2006 Periodic Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2601462

12 April 2005 Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2331167

17 March 2005 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2313007

6 October 2004 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2214068

22 September 2004 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2202040

2 April 2004 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2035894

6 February 2004 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2001922

8 May 2003 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1789865

17 March 2003 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1758213

23 April 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSFO CAPE COD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1608395

6 June 2001 Administrative

Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1066136

13 April 2001 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1062484

6 April 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1063110

22 March 2001 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1420500

23 January 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 660297

20 August 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 150882

21 April 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1048982

11 May 1999 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1115709

8 April 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1102764

8 April 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1372570

30 March 1999 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1386466

21 June 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 116709

8 April 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1123682

17 April 1997 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1104888

7 April 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1095102

28 March 1997 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1097346

2 April 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1083569

12 May 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1374287

25 April 1995 Hull Examination · Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1355416

Deficiency record · 30

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation

Issued 17 January 2025 Resolved

A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the FCC, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Vessel does not have a valid FCC station license, Bridge to Bridge certficate, and Safety Radio Cerficiate.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 August 2025
Resolved 28 July 2025

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 27 August 2018 Resolved

Vsl is broadcasting: No static draft information and not broadcasting an AIS Ship Type.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 September 2018
Resolved 27 September 2018
Resolution: Verified that vessel is broadcasting the draft information and ship type.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 19 June 2017 Resolved

Vessel's lifebuoy waterlight battery was expired. Provide an unexpired waterlight battery.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 June 2017
Resolved 27 June 2017
Resolution: Vessel installed unexpired waterlight battery.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts

Issued 14 April 2009 Resolved

Provide corrected or new navigational charts for operating area.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2009
Resolved 28 April 2009
Resolution: Provided new navigational charts for operating area.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery

Issued 21 April 2008 Resolved

Demonstrate satisfactory emergency actions to be taken for response to a fire on board and a man overboard recovery operation to an attending USCG inspector.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 May 2008
Resolved 27 May 2008
Resolution: Completed this date.

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Operating Controls

Issued 21 April 2008 Resolved

Demonstrate proper operation of the remote shutdown device for the ships oil fired cabin heater to an attending USCG inspector.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 May 2008
Resolved 27 May 2008
Resolution: Corrected this date

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

Issued 23 April 2007 Resolved

Several items found expired and others found missing. Restock the medical kit prior to the carriage of passengers.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2007
Resolved 25 April 2007
Resolution: Corrected this date

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity

Issued 23 April 2007 Resolved

10 adult life jackets found missing, procure and stow same prior to carriage of passengers.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2007
Resolved 25 April 2007
Resolution: Corrected this date.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Quantity

Issued 23 April 2007 Resolved

Reduce total number of persons aboard to no more than 293 until such time as the missing jackets are installed aboard the vessel.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2007
Resolved 25 April 2007
Resolution: Corrected this date.

Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type III

Issued 13 March 2006 Resolved

Renew valve handle in sewerage compartment and lock overboard valve closed.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2006
Resolved 13 April 2006
Resolution: Cleared this def this date.

Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing

Issued 13 March 2006 Resolved

Provide servicing report for fixed CO2 system for engine room prior to commercial oeperations.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2006
Resolved 31 March 2006
Resolution: Provided this date

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Metallic Enclosure/Frame

Issued 13 March 2006 Resolved

Install steel wire straps in cable way over center engine and any other plastic tie wraps in engine room overhead.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 March 2006
Resolved 31 March 2006
Resolution: Completed this date

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection

Issued 12 April 2005 Resolved

POST ORIGINAL COI ON THE VESSEL.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 May 2005
Resolved 11 May 2005
Resolution: COI POSTED ONBOARD.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL

Issued 12 April 2005 Resolved

PROVIDE PROOF OF CURRENT SAFETY RADIO TELEPHONY CERTIFICATE FROM FCC.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 May 2005
Resolved 11 May 2005
Resolution: SRT CERTIFICATE PROVIDED.

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans

Issued 12 April 2005 Resolved

PROVIDE UPDATED FIRE CONTROL PLAN AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 116.530.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 May 2005
Resolved 11 May 2005
Resolution: FIRE CONTROL PLAN UPDATED.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm

Issued 17 March 2005 Resolved

Provide bilge high level in transducer compartment

Condition: Unknown
Due 12 April 2005
Resolved 11 May 2005
Resolution: HIGH BILGE LEVEL ALARM INSTALLED AND TESTED SAT.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery

Issued 2 April 2004 Resolved

CONDUCT UNDERWAY SAFETY DRILLS AND VESSEL OPERATIONS.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2004
Resolved 3 May 2004
Resolution: DRILLS COMPLETED SAT.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening

Issued 2 April 2004 Resolved

SUBMIT FOR APPROVAL TO MSC, PLANS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE SOFT PATCH IN THE DECK ABOVE THE ENGINEROOM.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2004
Resolved 22 September 2004
Resolution: RECEIVED LETTER FROM MSC REVIEWING PLANS AND AUTHORIZING LOCAL APPROVAL.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Non-conducting Deck Covering

Issued 2 April 2004 Resolved

INSTALL NON-CONDUCTIVE MATTING IN FRONT OF SWITCH BOARD.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2004
Resolved 5 April 2004
Resolution: MATTING INSTALLED.

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights

Issued 2 April 2004 Resolved

INSTALL SHORT SECTION OF LINE FOR ATTACHMENT OF FLOAT LIGHT TO RING WITH A METALLIC CLIP ON THE RING END.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2004
Resolved 3 May 2004
Resolution: LINE WITH CLIP INSTALLED.

Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition

Issued 2 April 2004 Resolved

REPAIR FIRE MAIN LINE AND TEST IN PRESENCE OF USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 3 May 2004
Resolved 3 May 2004
Resolution: FIRE MAIN REPAIRED WITH MECHANICAL PIPE PATCH. TESTED SAT.

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

Issued 23 April 2002 Resolved

PROVIDE PROOF OF CURRENT CONSORTIUM.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2002
Resolved 1 May 2002

Lifesaving

Issued 6 April 2001 Resolved

Complete drills to the satifaction of local C.G. inspector.

Condition: Unknown
Due 6 April 2001
Resolved 6 April 2001

Construction/Loadline

Issued 8 April 1999 Resolved

Properly repair the two bilge lines on the bilge manifold.

Condition: Unknown
Due 8 April 1999
Resolved 12 April 1999

Lifesaving

Issued 8 April 1999 Resolved

Complete underway person overboard and fire drills to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector but no later than 15 May 99.

Condition: Unknown
Due 8 April 1999
Resolved 8 April 1999

Navigation

Issued 8 April 1999 Resolved

Prove operation of the port radar

Condition: Unknown
Due 8 April 1999
Resolved 12 April 1999

Lifesaving

Issued 8 April 1998 Resolved

Conduct man overboard and fire drills while underway to the satisfaction ofthe attending marine inspector but no later than 15 May 98

Condition: Unknown
Due 8 April 1998
Resolved 8 April 1998

Lifesaving

Issued 7 April 1997 Resolved

VSL REQUIRED TO CONDUCT UNDERWAY MAN OVERBOARD AND FIRE DRILLS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 28 April 1997
Resolved 28 April 1997

Lifesaving

Issued 2 April 1996 Resolved

Provide correct lifejacket placard for the type of lifejackets aboard.

Condition: Unknown
Due 2 April 1996
Resolved 2 April 1996

Lifesaving

Issued 2 April 1996 Resolved

Conduct underway man overboard and fire drill.

Condition: Unknown
Due 2 April 1996
Resolved 2 April 1996

Casualty record · 2

8 August 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3021548

11 September 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4712897

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

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.