BLUE DOLPHIN

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

Built: 1998
Last inspected: 24 November 2025
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 17
Deficiencies: 24 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 24 November 2025

Recorded inspections17

…physical examinations17

Deficiencies 24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)

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

1068458

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WDM7373

478331

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-478331

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)51.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 3.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 34 / net 27

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSUSQUEHANNA SANTEE BTWKS INC · WILLOW STREET, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1998

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionGasoline Outboard

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationTwin Hull

Hailing portORANGE BEACH, AL

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, rec

DocumentationValid · issued 14 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it34 - Simplified, Gross Ton
27 - Simplified, Net Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

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Behind this panel: 17 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 24 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; operational controls, none recorded without a removal date; no tow-unit appearances recorded; no other recorded names; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port and endorsements. Every line is a record the Coast Guard wrote; the counts above are the same counts as in the summary, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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Inspection history · 17

24 November 2025 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8273231

26 November 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8040396

9 September 2024 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7999365

8 January 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7846474

9 February 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7620874

26 September 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7566639

8 December 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7364805

2 August 2021 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7275171

23 December 2020 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7115517

25 August 2020 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7042438

8 November 2019 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6852160

4 December 2018 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6591729

6 August 2018 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6502984

20 October 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6291868

6 January 2017 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6067894

15 November 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6041847

11 August 2016 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5969248

Deficiency record · 24

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

Issued 24 November 2025 Resolved

The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens must consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 × 30 mesh. Observed both flame screens on port and starboard fuel tanks to be corroded.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 February 2026
Resolved 3 February 2026
Resolution: Flame screens were replaced on the fuel tanks

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation, testing and approval

Issued 24 November 2025 Resolved

A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with §161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Observed ring buoy without an approved waterlight.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 February 2026
Resolved 3 February 2026
Resolution: A new light was acquired that met regulations

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 9 February 2023 Resolved

A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Burn gel, inhalants, and aspirin were expired. 46 CFR 184.710

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 February 2023
Resolved 22 February 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep sent picture of non-expired burn gel, inhalants, and aspirin.

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

Issued 9 February 2023 Resolved

A vessel must carry one floating waterlight. The batteries in the floating waterlight were expired. 46 CFR 180.70(d)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 February 2023
Resolved 22 February 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep sent picture of non-expired battery

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 9 February 2023 Resolved

Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice. Dead end wires were located on starboard stern as well as starboard bow above the operating station. 46 CFR 176.800(a)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 February 2023
Resolved 22 February 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep sent picture of area with wires removed.

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

Issued 9 February 2023 Resolved

Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. Vessel did not have proof of monthly inspections for their portable fire extinguishers. 46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(ii)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 February 2023
Resolved 13 March 2023
Resolution: Received picture of new fire extinguisher log.

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

Issued 12 January 2022 Resolved

Vessel must comply with applicable requirements for any radio installations IAW 47CFR80. MMSI number issued by FCC must be properly entered into VHF radio.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 January 2022
Resolved 26 January 2022
Resolution: New VHF radio installed with proper MMSI number entered.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces

Issued 23 December 2020 Resolved

Vessel must have suitable emergency fuel shut off valves to secure fuel flow to the engine in the event of an emergency. Found port engine fuel shut off valve handle deteriorated and broken. Replace handle or valve assembly.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: Submitted photos of new handle.

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

Issued 5 December 2019 Resolved

Found cracked fuel hose on fuel line for diesel generator from priming bulb to filter.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 December 2019
Resolution: Recieved pictures, All satisfactory

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

Issued 8 November 2019 Resolved

Found Hyrdraulis Steering leak at the helm.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 19 December 2019
Resolution: Recieved pictures, all satisfactory

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

Issued 20 February 2019 Resolved

Replace worn retro-reflective type 1 material on seven child-size lifejackets.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 March 2019
Resolved 4 March 2019

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 20 February 2019 Resolved

Install new battery cover on missing aft battery box.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 March 2019
Resolved 4 March 2019

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

Issued 20 February 2019 Resolved

Replace two expired ammonia inhalants and three eye flush dressing packs. Add twelve safety pins to first aid kit; Or obtain coast guard approved first aid kit.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 March 2019
Resolved 4 March 2019

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