DELPHINUS LEADER

Freight Ship · Ro-Ro Cargo Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW)

DELPHINUS LEADER is a 1998 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 39 inspections since 1999, most recently in March 2025, along with 27 deficiencies and 5 operational controls.

Records from 1999 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 26 March 2025.

Built: 1998
Last inspected: 26 March 2025
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 39
Deficiencies: 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.

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IMO number

9174282 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here

Call sign

7JZH

MISLE id

481983

Flag

LIBERIA

MMSI

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Maury page id

psix-481983

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations19

…administrative events6

…with no type recorded14

Years with a record 17 calendar years (1999–2025)

The 39 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 Ro-Ro Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1981.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it57442 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
17232 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
21514 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
38874 - Displacement, Metric 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 · 39

26 March 2025 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8096971

12 December 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8046887

14 August 2024 PSC A

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7972314

15 November 2021 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7349315

14 November 2019 ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6853691

11 November 2019 PII Safety Exam · ISPS III Exam · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6853283

12 August 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6780967

9 August 2019 ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6777063

5 November 2018 PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6571221

29 September 2017 ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6276426

5 November 2016 Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6031719

16 June 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5909546

14 June 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5906872

13 June 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5905894

11 June 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5906107

7 June 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5897079

4 February 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5809910

4 November 2015 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5756943

7 December 2011 ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4199430

30 March 2010 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3705332

3 March 2010 ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3686052

1 July 2008 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3249721

19 April 2008 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3187496

3 April 2008 ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3176921

14 October 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team Honolulu (91107) · Activity 2800630

6 September 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2770426

8 July 2006 PII Safety Exam · Ballast Water Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · ISPS II Exam · MARPOL Annex V Examination

Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2705483

15 August 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1876982

15 August 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1876994

14 August 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO SAN DIEGO · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1875868

20 December 2002 Ballast Water Examination · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1718044

9 June 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1628791

30 May 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1623425

26 May 2002 Re-Inspection · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1620923

27 August 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 293196

4 March 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Santa Barbara · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 287755

30 June 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 279360

23 August 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 432048

14 August 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 431705

Deficiency record · 27

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

Issued 15 November 2021 Resolved

CO2 level indicator is unreadable due to ice buildup in the low pressure CO2 room

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 17 November 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the repair of affected equipment. See attached documents for further clarification.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways

Issued 15 November 2021 Resolved

Corrosion on electrical components prevented the stern door from being opened and closed properly

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 17 November 2021
Resolution: Received class report attesting to the temporary repair of affected equipment and class dispensation. See attached documents for further clarification.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Air Pollution Certificate (IAPP)

Issued 15 November 2021 Resolved

IAPP is incorrectly filled out and does not indicate the presence on an MPEC compliant incinerator onboard although the vessel does possess an IMO Type Approval Letter. This is required for them to be authorized to burn PVC plastics in accoradnce with their Garbage Managment Plan.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 17 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel updated garbage plan to include sorting and disposing of PVC plastic waste in lieu of incineration.

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

Issued 11 November 2019 Resolved

07124 - Maintenance testing and inspections shall be based on the guidelines developed by the organization. Annual maintenance of the fixed gas fire extinguishing system and portable fire extinguishers was last conducted on Aug 8, 2018, exceeding one year.74SOLAS(14)II-2/14.2.2.1; (MSC.1/CIRC. 1432/7)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 12 November 2019
Resolved 12 November 2019
Resolution: 12NOV2019 - CLASS REPORT RECIEVED ATTESTING TO THE REQUIRED SHORESIDE MAINTENANCE OF THE FIXED AND PORTABLE FIRE-FIGHTING APPLIANCES.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 9 August 2019 Resolved

07126 - Oil fuel & lubricating oil pipelines shall be screened or otherwise protected to avoid oil spray or oil leakages on hot surfaces. Lagging from the exhaust pipe at the cylinder heads #8, 7, 6, 4, 3, 2, & 1 were soaked with oil. Lagging of the base of the turbo is deteriorated. 74SOLAS(97)II-2/15.5.1

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 10 August 2019
Resolution: RECEIVED SATISIFACTORY CLASS REPORT. ATTENDING COAST GUARD EXAMINER CONFIRMED.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear

Issued 9 August 2019 Resolved

07199 - The condition of the ship and it's equipment shall be maintained to conform with provisions of the present convention. PSCO observed temporary patch on the #2 hydraulic return line. When the 1st engineer was asked about the patch he stated it was there for chafing protection. PSCO asked to remove the patch to see the condition beneath it and when removed the #2 hydraulic return line started leaking excessive hydraulic fluid from the steering gear. 74SOLAS(14)1/11(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 10 August 2019
Resolution: RECEIVED SATISIFACTORY CLASS REPORT ATTESTING TO REPAIRS.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 9 August 2019 Resolved

07126 - The condition of the ship and it's equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present convention. Fuel leak observed at main engine crankcase and cylinders. Oil soaked rags and open oil filled containers were observed throughout the engine room. SOLAS (14)1/II(c)

Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Due 15 August 2020
Resolved 13 August 2019
Resolution: RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION SET HARDENED SEALING DEVICE FOR CAM SHAFT FOR MAIN ENGINE AS A CONDITION OF CLASS DUE 15AUG2020.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment

Issued 9 August 2019 Resolved

15109 - The company should ensure that inspections are held at appropriate intervals any non-conformity is reported, appropriate corrective action is taken and records are maintained. PSCO observed, for at least the previous 6 months, the engineering watch has not been logging rounds, documenting known discrepancies or including known discrepancies in the maintenance plan in accordance with their SMS including, but not limited to, the previously identified discrepancies.74SOLAS(14)IX/3.1

Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 10 August 2019
Resolution: RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION CONFIRMED ISM TRAINING CONDUCTED BY VESSEL MASTER. SATISFACTORY CLEARED DCEFICIENCY.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 9 August 2019 Resolved

13108 - The condition of the ship and it's equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present Convention. Two hoses were disconnected from the sample point on the oil mist detection system. 74SOLAS(14)1/11(a)

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 August 2019
Resolution: RECEIVED SATISIFACTORY CLASS REPORT. ATTENDING COAST GUARD EXAMINER CONFIRMED.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion

Issued 9 August 2019 Resolved

02117 - The condition of the ship and it's equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulation. Observed concrete patch on the CO2 room deck with corrosion. Integrity of deck could not be determined. 74 SOLAS(14)1/11(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 October 2019
Resolved 13 August 2019
Resolution: RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION SET CO2 DECK AS A CONDITION OF CLASS TO BE REPAIRED BY 09OCT2019.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 9 August 2019 Resolved

0899 - Where vehicle ramps are installed to give access to spaces below the bulkhead deck, their openings shall be able to be closed to prevent ingress of water below alarmed and indicated to the nav bridge. Water ingress panel on the bridge indicated the rear ramp was closed when it was open. The switch is heavily corroded and had to be manually pulled to display proper orientation on the ingress panel. Additionally the local panel for the rear ramp indicator panel lamp close light is inoperable. 74SOLAS(04)II-2/20.21.2

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 August 2019
Resolution: RECEIVED SATISIFACTORY CLASS REPORT ATTESTING TO REPAIRS OF INDICATOR SWITCH FOR STERN LAMP AND LIGHT BULB REPAIRS FOR INDICATOR PANEL.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)

Issued 9 August 2019 Resolved

09203 - All electrical auxiliary services necessary for maintaining the ship in normal operational and habitable conditions is ensured. PSCO observed multiple light fixtures throughout the ship were damaged and deteriorated, not providing adequate protection for the electrical source. 74SOLAS(04)II-1/40.1.1

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 August 2019
Resolution: RECEIVED SATISIFACTORY CLASS REPORT ATTESTING TO REPAIRS OF LIGHTING FIXTURES.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft

Issued 9 August 2019 Resolved

11112 - Each life raft shall be stored with a float free arrangement. PSCO observed the painter line on the port & stbd life rafts tied directly to the ship. 74SOLAS(14)III/13.4.2

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 9 August 2019
Resolution: HYDROSTATIC RELEASE UNITS WERE CORRECTED ON THE SPOT BY SHIPS CREW.

Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Heat Detectors

Issued 29 September 2017 Resolved

Fire protection systems shall be kept in good working order so as to ensure their required performace if a fire occures, including fire detection systems. Vessel was unable to demonstrate satisfactory testing of fixed smoke or heat detection nor produce record of monthly testing for previous month since drydock in July/August 2017. SOLAS74(2014Con)II-2/2.1.1.2 - 10(c)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 September 2017
Resolved 29 September 2017
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory testing of heat/smoke detection in multiple spaces and witnessed alarm on bridge Fire Detection Panel.

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device

Issued 4 February 2016 Resolved

Issued LOD for inoperable depth sounder. Proof of repairs must be submitted to the COTP zone prior to return to the US after sailing foreign.

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 16 June 2016
Resolution: Received tech report attesting to the repair of the vessel's echo depth sounder.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail

Issued 7 December 2011 Resolved

0999 - Occupational Safety - Observed a section of the guard rail on the catwalk is missing. This poses as a risk to crew in machinery space and does not provide adequate protection. Ship must provide satisfactory protection of crew in the form of guard rails in all spaces necessary for work on the ship - ICLL66 Annex I, Regulation 25.4

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 15 June 2012
Resolution: Missing section of guard rail has been installed.

Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Doors

Issued 3 March 2010 Resolved

Space containing emergency fire pump is fitted with A-0 fire door and is not protected by A-60 boundary. Boundaries of the space containing emergency fire pump shall be insulated to a standard equivalent to that required for a control station. Fire resistance of doors shall be equivalent to that of the division in which they are fitted. SOLAS 97 (Cons) II-2/4.3.3.2.6 70a

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 29 March 2010
Resolution: Received class report from NKK explaining that the vessel is an "existing SOLAS 2000 ammendment vessel" and the A-0 door is part of an airlock. This is an arrangement satisfactory to the administration. See attached class report for further details.

Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors

Issued 3 March 2010 Resolved

Self-closing fire door leading to the steering space, was fitted with a hold-back device. Doors required to be self-closing shall not be fitted with hold-back hooks. SOLAS 97 (Cons.) II-2/47.2 70a

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 29 March 2010
Resolution: Received class report from NKK stating that the hold back device has been removed and that the self-closing door is operating properly.

Engineering › Steam System (auxiliary) › Piping

Issued 19 April 2008 Resolved

The cascade tank is excessively releasing steam on deck. Creating a hazardous condition. / Received report from Flag Inspector [name withheld] authorized them an extension for the reason that they need to black out the ship to conduct repairs.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 May 2008
Resolved 1 July 2008

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Duct Hatches

Issued 4 April 2008 Resolved

Cargo vent gaskets on cargo vents E4R and A2S are wasted. Vents cannot be made air tight in order to prevent fire from spreading. Rectify to the satisfaction of the administration.

Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 19 April 2008
Resolution: CARGO VENTS E4R AND A2S GASKETS ARE REPLACED.

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts

Issued 4 April 2008 Resolved

Gooseneck vent gasket material is wasted on the following spaces; stbd deck store, stbd paint store, stbd side elevator shaft -above elevator there are two goosenecks that will be completely renewed. Rectify to the sat of the Administration.

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 19 April 2008
Resolution: GOOSENECK VENT GASKETS FOR DECK STORE AND PAINT STORE ARE REPLACED. GOOSENECK FOR ELEVATOR SHAFT REPACED AS WELL.

Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture

Issued 4 April 2008 Resolved

Cargo lights over the port cargo ramp and stern cargo ramp are missing convers due to the covers shattering. Rectify to the sat of the attending Coast Guard inspector.

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 19 April 2008
Resolution: CARGO VENTS E4R AND A2S GASKETS ARE REPLACED, Captain send a E-mail with photo, he will followed with a class report.

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

Issued 4 April 2008 Resolved

Electrical switchboards in the steering gear flat did not have non conductive matting. Rectify to the sat of the CG inspector.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 April 2008

Engineering › Steam System (main) › Valve, Relief

Issued 4 April 2008 Resolved

The cascade tank is excessively releasing steam on to the deck creating a hazardous condition for crew members. Rectify to the sat of the Administration.

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 19 April 2008
Resolved 19 April 2008
Resolution: Received E-mail from Captain attesting this repair and photo, he followed with a class report.

Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps

Issued 26 May 2002 Resolved

SOLAS74/78 II-2/21. EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP MECHANICAL SEAL LEAKING EXCESSIVELY. CORRECT/RENEW AS NECESSARY.

Due 26 June 2002
Resolved 19 December 2002
Resolution: WITNESSED SATISFCATORY OPERATION W/NO LEAKAGE FROM SEAL.

Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System

Issued 26 May 2002 Resolved

MARPOL 73/78. WASTE OIL TANKS NO.1 & NO.2 DRAIN CONFIGURATION INADEQUATE-RESULTING IN OIL OVERFLOW PASSING BEYOND CONTAINMENT & FLOWING TO AREAS BELOW /LOWER ENGINE ROOM AREAS.CLASS TO ATTEST TO ADEQUATE CONFIGURATION/RECOMMEND CORRECTIVE ACTION.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 July 2002
Resolved 19 December 2002
Resolution: SIGHTED NK CLASS SURVEY RECORD NO. 02JD0091, DATED 7/15/02 INDICATING THAT DRAINAGE SATISFACTORY FOR THE TANKS IN QUESTION.

Lifesaving

Issued 14 August 1999 Resolved

EPIRB IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. HYDROSTATIC RELEASE INCORRECTLY CONFIGURED & EPIRB NOT ABLE TO AUTOMATICALLY FLOAT AWAY PROPERLY. EPIRB MOUNT REQUIRED TO BE RECONFIGURED PROPERLY BY 18AUG99 UPON ARRIVAL TO HOUMS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 23 August 1999
Resolved 23 August 1999

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.