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DOLPHIN EXPRESS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named DOLPHIN EXPRESS

DOLPHIN EXPRESS is a 1970 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 51 inspections since 1997, most recently in April 2024, along with 80 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded — and 2 casualty investigations between 2017 and 2020.

Records from 1997 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 15 April 2024.

Built
1970
Last inspected
15 April 2024
Documentation
Expired · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
51
Deficiencies
80 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2017–2020

Identity

US Official No.
1042067
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDH6384
MISLE id
439720
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367046730, 367637380 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-439720

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations39
…administrative events9
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record 23 calendar years (1997–2024)
The 51 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)50.0 ft × 14.2 ft × 6.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 29 / net 23
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderUNIFLITE, INC. · BELLINGHAM, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1970
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portPENSACOLA BEACH, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it29 - Simplified, Gross Ton
23 - Simplified, Net 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

WDH6384MMSI 367637380 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 August 2014, cancelled 30 November 2024
WDC5809MMSI 367046730 · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 2 June 2005, cancelled 8 August 2015 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WCX3811MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 April 1997, cancelled 10 June 2007 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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.

Inspection history · 51

15 April 2024 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7895991
1 January 2024 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7894242
10 July 2023 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7738946
18 October 2022 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7579645
9 May 2022 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7454431
22 June 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7233025
13 January 2021 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7124101
5 October 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7071710
16 September 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7082238
12 March 2020 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6925297
12 February 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6907613
13 September 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6539895
1 August 2018 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6498320
25 October 2017 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6295438
3 October 2017 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6280666
27 July 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6233986
8 February 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6085054
26 September 2016 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6009427
3 August 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5961580
18 April 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5857087
6 January 2016 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5792592
23 November 2015 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5769101
21 October 2015 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5228131
20 August 2014 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4960461
6 March 2009 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3428623
9 December 2008 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3376028
19 February 2008 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3145779
12 April 2007 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2906529
31 January 2007 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2864655
13 March 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2601353
15 September 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2493027
26 April 2005 Plan Review "T" Boat · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2343013
25 April 2005 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2342314
19 November 2004 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2244242
1 October 2004 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2210767
11 May 2004 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2064605
2 March 2004 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2016543
17 July 2003 Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1873518
25 June 2003 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1826686
9 June 2003 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1792474
1 May 2003 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1778993
24 July 2002 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1671169
24 June 2002 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1630954
12 October 2001 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1074917
6 July 2001 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1436597
15 June 2000 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1051236
4 June 1999 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1413575
11 June 1998 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 792876
27 March 1998 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1418317
7 April 1997 Plan Review "T" Boat · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1383602
2 April 1997 Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1396696

Deficiency record · 80

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 May 2024 No resolution recorded
Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective material approved in 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Only 25 adult and 5 child lifejackets had proper retro-reflective tape. Vessel is limited to carriage of 25 adult and 5 child passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 5 October 2020 No resolution recorded
no repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel or its machinery shall be made unless applicable requirements in this chapter are met. The procedures to be followed in notifying the Coast Guard about vessel repairs vary according to the type of vessel and service in which engaged. Vessel owner/operator notified CG that the vessel suffered damage due to Hurricane Sally in accordance with applicable regulatory cite. Vessel must make permanent repair/alteration to the satisfaction of the OCMI in accordance with 46 CFR 176.700(a).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 12 March 2020 Resolved
A Certificate of Inspection is valid for 5 years. Certificate of Inspection expired on 24 July 2019. Vessel may not operate until a valid COI is issued.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 May 2020
Resolution: Satisfactorily passed COI exam.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 12 March 2020 Resolved
FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate was expired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2020
Resolved 15 June 2020
Resolution: Verified new certificate was issued.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Thru hull drain line on port side next to fuel shutoff needs to be capped to prevent accidental flooding.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 March 2019
Resolution: Observed fuel line capped.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Life buoy line shredded beyond repair.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 March 2019
Resolution: Life buoy line is renewed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Stbd portable fire extinguisher is corroded beyond repair and is not holding pressure. Must be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 March 2019
Resolution: Stbd portable fire extinguisher is renewed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
Ground wire bolt in steering compartment was broken off. Needs to be properly reconnected to ensure proper ground.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 March 2019
Resolution: Grounding connection for steering gear renewed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 4 October 2018 Resolved
EPIRB hydrostatic release was expired.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 March 2019
Resolution: Updated hydrostatic release.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules
Issued 10 October 2017 Resolved
Stbd running light is dim and fwd mast light not working.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Nav lights repaired.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 10 October 2017 Resolved
Water light works but battery date expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Battery replaced and tested.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 10 October 2017 Resolved
Med kit has expired items.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Med kit replaced with new.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 10 October 2017 Resolved
Fwd bilge pump works but light does not work at console.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Bilge pump light repaired.
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 10 October 2017 Resolved
Horn is a very low sound, may have water in it.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Purchased hand held horn and tested.
Lifesaving › Visual Distress Signals (General) › Expired
Issued 10 October 2017 Resolved
Distress flares expire this month, purchase new ones.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: New flares purchased.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 17 October 2016 Resolved
Ensure PFD's are correctly marked with retroreflective tape.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 November 2016
Resolved 8 February 2017
Resolution: Added correct type and amount of retro reflective tape and stenciling.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 17 October 2016 Resolved
Ensure forward hatch is operating correctly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 November 2016
Resolved 8 February 2017
Resolution: Hatch operational.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 17 October 2016 Resolved
Ensure vessel has updated and current charts and nautical publications.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 November 2016
Resolved 8 February 2017
Resolution: Owner procurred proper charts and pubs.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 17 October 2016 Resolved
Maintain paper logs for radio, life saving maintennance and training and emergency drills.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 November 2016
Resolved 8 February 2017
Resolution: Owner started new logs.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The vessel’s master did not have his original license/merchant mariner credential onboard and available for examination; only a photo-copy was provided at the time of inspection. The master must have the original license/merchant mariner credential onboard and available at all times when the vessel is operating and during inspection. Cite: 46 CFR 185.402
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 December 2015
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Provided master license.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
Vessel/Employer did not have an Employee Assistance Program established. An Employee Assistance Program shall be established and provided for crewmembers. Cite: 46 CFR 16.401
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 December 2015
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Provided proper paper work with all crew on consortium.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
Vessel/Employer utilizes consortium, for drug testing purposes; however did not have proof of all crewmembers being enrolled in the consortium. Vessel/Employer to provide proof that all crewmembers are enrolled in the consortium utilized. Cite: 46 CFR 16.203(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 December 2015
Resolved 18 April 2016
Resolution: Provided paper work with all crew on consortium.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
Vessel had on board personal floatation devices (PFDs) carried in addition to life jackets, which were stowed with the required lifejackets. Any additional PFDs shall be stowed separate from the required lifejackets. Cite: 46 CFR 180.78(b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: Additional PFDs were stowed separate from the required lifejackets.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Marking
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
All required lifejackets onboard were marked with the vessel’s previous name. All required lifejackets must be marked only with the name of the vessel, as it appears on the Certificate of Inspection / Certificate of Documentation; any additional names/numbers should be blackened out. Cite: 46 CFR 185.604(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: All required lifejackets were marked with the vessel's current name.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Retroreflective Material
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The retro reflective material on five of the vessel’s required lifejackets was deteriorated to a condition which was unsatisfactory. Retro reflective material on these lifejackets shall be replaced, or new lifejackets provided for. Cite: 46 CFR 185.604(h)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: New retro reflective material was applied to lifejackets in question.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
Vessel could not provide records for crew training / drills. Vessel shall ensure that all crew training / drills is conducted as required, with records of such maintained for Coast Guard review during inspection. Cite: 46 CFR 185.420
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: A new log book was obtained, with documentation of training/drills begun.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
Noted discrepancies with the vessel’s ‘emergency instructions’ and the manner in which the vessel’s crew carried out the drills. Vessel’s ‘emergency instructions’ shall be reviewed and updated accordingly, to include updates for all actions to be taken (i.e. ‘use of recovery ladder’, etc.)...Cite: 46 CFR 185.510
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: Vessel acquired additional safety gear to correspond with the vessel's emergency instructions.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Making Voice Radio Distress Call
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The vessel’s emergency broadcast placard had the vessel’s previous name indicated on it. Provisions shall be made to ensure only the current vessel name is indicated on the emergency broadcast placard. Cite: 46 CFR 184.506
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: The emergency broadcast placard was made to only indicate the vessel's current name on it.
Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The vessel carries an EPIRB on board, although it is not required to; as such, there were no records of monthly EPIRB tests being conducted. If an EPIRB is to continue to be carried onboard, monthly tests should be conducted and logged/recorded. Cites: 46 CFR 184.502 & 46 CFR 185.728
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: A new vessel log book was obtained, and recording of EPIRB testing begun.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The vessel’s ‘all-round light’ was not placed/mounted in a position where it could reasonably be seen at all angles. The light shall be re-positioned in a matter where it can be seen from all angles, of 360 degrees, from the vessel. Cite: 46 CFR 183.420
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: The vessel's 'all-round light' was re-positioned to a higher point on the super-structure.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
Vessel did not have current/corrected charts and other required nautical publications onboard. All applicable charts & nautical publications, or extracts thereof for the areas to be transited, must be provided for and be current. Cite: 46 CFR 184.420
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: New chart/publications were obtained.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
Vessel had dead-end or exposed wiring for speakers and other equipment under the engine cover and under the main deck steering console. All such wires shall be properly repaired, capped, replaced or removed. Cite: 46 CFR 183.200
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: All wires appeared to be properly capped.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Conductor
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The connections to all of the vessel’s battery terminals were loose. All connections shall be tightened. Cite: 46 CFR 183.350
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: All connections were tightened.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Insulation
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The insulation of the vessel’s overhead engine cover was deteriorated and falling apart, onto the engine area. The insulation should be repaired or replaced. Cite: 46 CFR 176.830(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: New insulation was installed.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
Vessel had a wire for a “heat sensor” for its engine, located on top of the engine, which had its protective outer covered melted. Wire shall be replaced and protected from any further melting. Cite: 46 CFR 183.200
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: New wire was installed and shielded.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
Vessel had a fuel line and its connectors which were rubbing atop of the vessel’s engine; there appeared to be a missing bracket atop the engine where such a fuel line could be placed to minimize such rubbing. Vessel should ensure a proper arrangement is made to prevent/minimize rubbing of the fuel line and its connectors. Cite: 46 CFR 176.830(a)
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: Fuel line was secured to prevent it from rubbing atop the engine.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
Brackets supporting/holding the vessel’s hydraulic steering lines in the vessel’s bilges had become unscrewed, leaving the steering lines unsupported. The vessel’s hydraulic steering lines should be properly supported, off of the floor of the bilges. Cite: 46 CFR 176.830(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: Brackets were re-attached and secured, to support the steering lines.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Cable
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The bonding cable for the vessel steering, in the steering compartment was separated / disconnected. The cable should be reconnected or replaced, as needed. Cite: 46 CFR 176.830(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: The bonding cable was re-attached.
Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Lanyard
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The lanyards attached to the ‘fire buckets’, which the vessel had onboard, were not is a satisfactory condition. The lanyards for the fire buckets should be replaced. Cite: 46 CFR 181.610
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: All fire-bucket lanyards were re-newed.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor Rope
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The end section of the vessel’s anchoring line was frayed to an unsatisfactory condition. Affected portions of the anchor line should be removed, and the line reattached to the anchor. Cite: 46 CFR 184.300
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: The affected end of the line was cut-out, and the line re-sliced.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The vessel had an unsecured large ice chest / cooler carried on its aft deck. If the ice chest / cooler is to continue to be carried, it must be properly secured to the vessel to prevent shifting. Cite: 46 CFR 176.830(a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: The ice chest was secured to the deck with brackets to prevent it from shifting.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The vessel had an amount of water leaking through the shaft seal that was deemed to be excessive, while underway; there was also a six to eight inch rubber hose connected at the shaft seal area. Vessel shall make attempts to tighten-up the shaft seal packing to minimize water leakage, and investigate the purpose of the rubber hose. Cite: 46 CFR 176.830(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: The shaft seal packing was tightened.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
The vessel’s engine had an excessive cooling water leak from near a non-metallic hose connection. Proper maintenance shall be conducted to ensure the water leak is secured. Cite: 46 CFR 176.830(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: The non-metallic hose, for the engine cooling system, was replaced.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 21 October 2015 Resolved
Proper insulation / lagging was missing from the vessel’s engine exhaust piping, coming up off of the engine, at the top of the engine. Proper insulation / lagging shall be installed around the engine exhaust piping. Cite: 46 CFR 182.430
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 November 2015
Resolved 23 November 2015
Resolution: New lagging was installed around the engine exhaust piping.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 9 December 2008 Resolved
Repair cracks in fiberglass along deck in the aft portion of vessel prior to receiving credit for hull exam.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 February 2009
Resolution: All cracking in deck in vicinity of access plates have been repaired.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 18 May 2005 Resolved
Repair as original the hull patch located on bow that is delaminating from hull in accordance with NVIC 8-87.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2005
Resolved 23 May 2005
Resolution: The area was ground out and refiberglassed in accordance with NVIC 8-87.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Keel
Issued 18 May 2005 Resolved
Repair holed area of keel where water is leaking out in accordance with NVIC 8-87.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 June 2005
Resolved 23 May 2005
Resolution: Area was ground out, the foam keel dried, and fiberglass was replaced in kind in accordance with NVIC 8-87.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 26 April 2005 Resolved
Provide an indicator at all helm positions to indicate loss of exhaust system cooling water supply as required by ABYC P-1 1.7.1.4 standard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 June 2005
Resolved 23 June 2005
Resolution: Indicator installed and proven satisfactory.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 26 April 2005 Resolved
Properly support and provide chafing gear on fuel oil piping as required by 46 CFR 182.730(e)(3)(ii)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 July 2005
Resolved 23 June 2005
Resolution: Chafing gear installed.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Valve
Issued 26 April 2005 Resolved
Provide means to keep starboard emergency fuel shutoff clear of obstructions as required by 46 CFR 182.455
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 23 June 2005
Resolved 23 June 2005
Resolution: Netting installed to keep lifejackets from covering fuel shutoffs.
Engineering › Reduction Gearing/Clutches › Gear
Issued 26 April 2005 Resolved
Prove proper operation of main engine, forward and reverse from both control stations, and proper shutdown as required by 46 CFR 184.620
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 23 June 2005
Resolved 23 June 2005
Resolution: Tested operation of propulsion by underway testing. All found to be in good working order.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Number
Issued 5 October 2004 Resolved
Provide a 1 B-I and a 2 B-II portable fire extinguishers IAW the certificate of inspection and 46CFR176.810
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 30 November 2004
Resolution: 1 B-I and 2 B-II portable fire extinguishers provided and mounted properly.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 5 October 2004 Resolved
Replace as new IAW 46 CFR 180.70 deteriorated lanyard on lifebuoy waterlight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 November 2004
Resolved 30 November 2004
Resolution: New line provided and installed.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 5 October 2004 Resolved
Provide visual indicator for bilge pump IAW 46 CFR 182.530
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 November 2004
Resolved 30 November 2004
Resolution: Visual indicator provided and operational.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Oil Discharge Placard
Issued 1 October 2004 Resolved
Provide oil discharge placard IAW 33 CFR 155.450
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 November 2004
Resolved 30 November 2004
Resolution: Oil discharge placard provided and installed.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Garbage Placard
Issued 1 October 2004 Resolved
Provide garbage placard IAW 33 CFR 151.59
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 November 2004
Resolved 30 November 2004
Resolution: Garbage placard provided and installed.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 1 October 2004 Resolved
Make hatches on Port/Staboard chambers in engine room water tight IAW 46 CFR 179.360
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 November 2004
Resolved 30 November 2004
Resolution: Hatches are now watertight.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators
Issued 9 June 2003 Resolved
Provide high level alarms for all spaces with non-watertight closures or make all main deck closures watertight as required by 46 CFR 182.530(a)(2)(3). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Bilge Alarm
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 June 2003
Navigation › Emergency Steering
Issued 9 June 2003 Resolved
Provide auxiliary/emergency means of steering for single screw vessel as required by 46 CFR 182.620.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 June 2003
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 9 June 2003 Resolved
Close or make vapor tight forward and aft bulkheads for engine room as required by 46 CFR 177.405(e). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Transverse Bulkhead
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 June 2003
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 9 June 2003 Resolved
Provide portable bilge pump as required by 46 CFR 182.520. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Pump
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 June 2003
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems
Issued 9 June 2003 Resolved
Provide closures for ventilation openings to engine room protected by fixed gas suppression system as required by 46 CFR 182.465(h). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Ducts
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 June 2003
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 9 June 2003 Resolved
Provide evidence of marine operator's permit to use VHF-FM as required by 47 CFR 80.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 June 2003
Documentation › Logs/Records
Issued 9 June 2003 Resolved
Provide drug audit program paperwork as required by 46 CFR 16. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Drug Test Records
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 June 2003
Documentation › Logs/Records
Issued 9 June 2003 Resolved
Provide records of crew training, inspection of lifesaving appliances, passenger accountablility, steering gear drills as required by 46 CFR 185.420.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 June 2003
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 9 June 2003 Resolved
Remove all pests, insects and trash from enclosed spaces and make ready for inspection.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 June 2003
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 9 June 2003 Resolved
Conduct fire and man overboard drills with crew as required by 46 CFR 185.520. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Man Overboard Recovery
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 June 2003
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General)
Issued 24 June 2002 Resolved
Renew retro-reflective material on life jackets as required by 46 CFR 180.21. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Retroreflective Material
Due 24 July 2002
Resolved 24 July 2002
Resolution: Retro reflective tape replaced with new retro.
Documentation
Issued 6 July 2001 Resolved
PROVIDE NAVIGATION PUBLICATIONS AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 184.420.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 July 2001
Resolved 6 July 2001
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 July 2001 Resolved
PROVIDE GASKET FOR FOREPEAK HATCH COVER BY 46 CFR 171.124.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 July 2001
Resolved 6 July 2001
Construction/Loadline
Issued 6 July 2001 Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER DECK RAILS AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 177.900.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 July 2001
Resolved 6 July 2001
Documentation
Issued 15 June 2000 Resolved
PROVIDE AND POST FCC SAFETY CERTIFICATE
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 June 2000
Resolved 15 June 2000
Navigation
Issued 15 June 2000 Resolved
PROVIDE CURRENT CHARTS AND PUBS AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 184.420
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 June 2000
Resolved 15 June 2000
Documentation
Issued 15 June 2000 Resolved
PROVIDE FCC MARINE OPERATOR'S PERMIT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 June 2000
Resolved 15 June 2000
Documentation
Issued 27 March 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE NEW DECKHAND HAS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 16.210 AND IS ENROLLED IN A RANDOM DRUG TESTING PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 16.230.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 March 1998
Resolved 27 March 1998
Fire Fighting
Issued 27 March 1998 Resolved
HAVE ALL PORTABLE AND FIXED FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS PROPERLY SERVICED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 10 SEE 46 CFR 176.810.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 March 1998
Resolved 27 March 1998
Documentation
Issued 7 April 1997 Resolved
PROPERLY POST THE VESSEL'S STABILITY LETTER AT THE CONTROL STATION IAW 46 CFR 176.306.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 May 1997
Resolved 9 July 1997
Documentation
Issued 7 April 1997 Resolved
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Condition: Unknown
Due 7 May 1997
Resolved 9 July 1997
Documentation
Issued 7 April 1997 Resolved
PROVIDE A VALID FCC SAFETY CERTIFICATE IAW 47 CFR 80.903.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 May 1997
Resolved 9 July 1997
Navigation
Issued 7 April 1997 Resolved
PROVIDE AND INSTALL A PROPER SIZE BELL IAW 72 COLREGS ANNEX III 2 (b) 7.9" OR 200 MM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 7 May 1997
Resolved 9 July 1997

Casualty record · 2

27 July 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6233986
16 September 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7082238
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.