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GOL DANCER
- Built
- 1995
- Last inspected
- 27 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Coast Guard record current through 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 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 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
27 April 2026
…with no type recorded4
Deficiencies
18 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
7 calendar years (2018–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
not do.
Identity
1032898
8993045
WDP2325
425682
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-425682
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)129.5 ft × 26.0 ft × 11.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 97 / net 66
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)129.5 ft × 26.0 ft × 11.1 ft
ITC tonnagegross 224 / net 67
BuilderSWIFTSHIP'S INC · MORGAN CITY, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1995
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 23 July 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 it97 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
224 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
67 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
224 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
67 - Convention (Subpart B), 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.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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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.
AB 500 Freight Barge · MISLE 52168 · 23 April 2021 · activity 7183890KAITLIN OLIVIA Towing Vessel · MISLE 470705 · 23 April 2021 · activity 7183890Inspection history · 24
27 April 2026
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8338924
15 April 2026
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8331338
21 December 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7845287
20 December 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7841018
20 December 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7844904
11 October 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7812851
15 January 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7629668
3 November 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7591270
26 September 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7578897
19 May 2022
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7454438
16 May 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7451939
4 March 2022
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7406116
28 October 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7340978
23 April 2021
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7181224
23 April 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7183890
16 April 2021
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7176691
23 July 2020
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7014376
8 July 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7001095
13 March 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6925973
1 April 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6654004
26 October 2018
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6567661
13 October 2018
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6560641
13 October 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6571421
22 March 2018
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6376871
Deficiency record · 18
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
Penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be made watertight. Watertight bulkheads to the machinery space and generator room had open space penetrations for camera wires and were not watertight.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be design to protect crew from accidental shock or damage. Breaker distribution panel in main machinery space had open energized spaces and taped over spaces.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
An interconnected fire detection and alarm system must be installed such that the actuation of alarm in one area results in both audible and visual alarms in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. No visual indicators or alarms were present in berthing. Vessel has parts on order.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 27 April 2026
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow for protection against fire. Fire dampeners on deck were warped and did not cover vents appropriately to contain fire
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 20 December 2023
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull.
Vessel experienced water intake stemming from a wasted aluminum collar connected to the sea chest that feeds into the fire pump. Vessel will dock at EPS Dock to conduct damage survey and conduct repairs to the satisfaction of USCG.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with not less than two avenues of escape from all areas where the crew may be normally employed, so located that if one is not available the other may be. The escape hatches to the main deck in the engine room and the generator room could not be opened from the inside preventing egress from the vessel in the event of an emergency. Vessel shall ensure both escape hatches work properly prior to departure. 46 CFR 177.15-1(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Exhaust piping shall be gas-tight throughout its length. The generator had an exhaust leak coming from the exhaust piping in the generator room. Vessel shall repair exhaust leak. 46 CFR 182.20-20(a), 46 CFR 182.15-20(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 October 2022
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 OCMI. The main engine cooling system pipe had fiberglass wrap as a temporary repair to a leak. Vessel shall effect permanent repairs to the cooling pipe. 46 CFR 176.20-1(a)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Adequate emergency lighting shall be fitted along the line of escape. The emergency light in the vicinity of the engine room escape hatch was dim and did not adequately provide enough light. Vessel shall replace/repair emergency light. 46 CFR 184.30-5(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 October 2022
Resolved
Flexible hose designed for use with hose clamps may be installed with two clamps, at both ends of the hose. Seawater exhaust cooling hose did not have double hose clamps at both ends of the hose. Vessel shall ensure double hose clamps on the seawater exhaust cooling hose. 46CFR182.720(e)(3)(v)(B).
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 28 October 2021
Resolved
Emergency lighting must automatically actuate upon failure of the main lighting system. Three (03) emergency lights did not work.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 28 October 2021
Resolved
Machinery and equipment installed on vessel must be maintained to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury; fuel hose on #4 MDE was chaffing due to lack of chaffing protection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 28 October 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material; retro material on all ring life buoys was worn and in need of replacement.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 28 October 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible; chart was not up-to-date through most recent NTM
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 28 October 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication; vessel did not have U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 23 April 2021
Resolved
Vessel has damage to starboard quarter from collision with ITV KAITLIN OLIVIA & AB500 (Deck barge in tow configuration being pushed ahead). The GOL DANCER has several broken welds, tripped frames, and a warped bulkhead on the internal structures in way of the starboard quarter at the stern. The vessel shall crop and renew any tripped frames and ensure welding is to satisfaction of attending MI. Vessel is not authorized to move until repairs have been completed and owner shall submit a repair proposal. Damage to port quarter also noted during damage survey that will be addressed during repairs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 27 July 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 177.35-15: Suitable guards shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places. No guard was covering the starboard generator accessory belts. Vsl shall show proof of suitable guard installed covering accessory belts.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 October 2018
Resolved
Fire on #3 main diesel engine with melted crankcase breather tubes, j/w lines, electrical wiring and raw water hoses. Overhead wiring between #2 and #3 main melted and charred, control box for #2 main cover missing with melted. Overhead has oil splatter and charring.
Recorded names · 1
CANDY DANCER (2008–2018). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
Ownership record
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