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 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2025, along with 15 deficiencies and 4 operational controls.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 26 March 2025.

Built: 1998
Last inspected: 26 March 2025
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 17
Deficiencies: 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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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 Ro-Ro Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 26 March 2025

Recorded inspections17

…physical examinations9

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded3

Deficiencies 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 7 calendar years (2016–2025)

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Identity

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9174282

7JZH

481983

Flag

LIBERIA

Maury page id

psix-481983

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 August 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.

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Vessel history report

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Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, 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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Inspection history · 17

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

Deficiency record · 15

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.

Ownership record

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