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DOLPHIN EXPRESS
- Built
- 1977
- Last inspected
- 8 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 35 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
8 April 2026
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies
35 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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
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Identity
583548
WDG8257
49235
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-49235
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)74.8 ft × 22.0 ft × 7.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 69 / net 47
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderALUMASHIP CORP/GULF CRAFT · JEANERETTE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1977
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portPORT ARANSAS, TX
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 2 December 2025 · expires 30 November 2026
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 it69 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
47 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
47 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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 · 1
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.
PERDIDO SPAR Industrial Vessel · MISLE 869391 · 25 January 2022 · activity 7391076Inspection history · 31
8 April 2026
Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8312954
27 January 2026
Vessel Attendance · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8279813
15 October 2025
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8253563
11 March 2025
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8092132
16 November 2024
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8032081
25 March 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7884869
6 December 2023
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7834670
16 November 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7830729
7 September 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7789398
9 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7685447
21 April 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Port Aransas · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7673857
7 March 2023
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7647250
19 December 2022
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7611035
14 October 2022
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7577290
17 March 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7413747
11 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7394789
25 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7391076
13 January 2022
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7346281
18 October 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7334730
5 May 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7190257
13 April 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7174291
9 April 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6937397
15 January 2020
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6889869
7 October 2019
Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6829790
8 April 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6658286
29 March 2018
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6381232
27 November 2017
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6313929
20 July 2017
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6220198
10 April 2017
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6121514
3 April 2017
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6098402
19 May 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5880413
Deficiency record · 35
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 8 April 2026
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 26 ft. in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operation station to indicate a high water level in a machinery space bilge. Audible bilge alarm would not activate at the operating station.
46 CFR 182.530(a)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 8 April 2026
Resolved
Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel except that a float free link is not required if the vessel operates only on waters not as deep as the length of the painter. Float free link was found not permanently attached to the vessel. Vessel maintains an Oceans Route.
46 CFR 180.130(a)(1)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 8 April 2026
Resolved
Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. Floating waterlight was found inoperable.
46 CFR 180.175(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 April 2026
Resolved
he discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. Flame screen was missing from STBD fuel vent.
46 CFR 182.20-35(d)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 15 October 2025
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date: Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Vessel's GARMIN Chart system is not up to date with latest changes.
46 CFR 184.420(a)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment. Bilge was not getting suction in 3 out of the 4 compartments tested. Rectify to satisfaction of attending marine inspector prior to carrying passengers.
46 CFR 182.25-1(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 15 April 2025
Resolved
The minimum capacity of the power fire pump shall be 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60
pounds per square inch at the pump outlet. The pump outlet shall be fitted with a pressure gage. The gauge on the fire pump showed 40 pounds per square inch. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 181.10-1(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 May 2024
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly
marked and identified. Galley panel breaker #7 was not
labled.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the international and Inland Navigation Rules, except that a vessel of more than 65 ft. in length must also have navigation lights that meet UL 1104. Vessels masthead light was broke prior to arrival. Rectify deficiencies to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
The minimum capacity of the power fire pump shall be 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60 PSI at the pump outlet. The pump outlet shall be fitted with a pressure gauge. The #1 fire pump pressure gauge was inoperable. Rectify deficiencies to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Fire pump wires were not properly seated in stuffing tube.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
Requirements for the design, construction, installation, and operation of electrical equipment and systems including power sources, lighting, motors, miscellaneous equipment, and safety systems complying with ABYC where applicable. Main engine battery post cannot exceed 04 terminals per post. The vessel has exceeded the number allowed by ABYC standards. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
A station bill must be posted by the master on a vessel of more than 65 ft in length having a Certificate of Inspection requiring more than four crew members at any on time, including the master. Posted station bill did not comply with the requirements of the COI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
A vessel of more than 65 ft in length must have at least one fire Axe located in or adjacent to the primary operating station.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 15 May 2024
Resolved
In addition to meeting 180.130 each life float must be stowed as required under this section, be of proper strength for the size of the life float as indicated on its identification tag. The STBD 25 man life float did not have a identification tag. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 September 2023
Resolved
On vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110(d) of this chapter, a passenger safety bill must be posted by the master in each cabin or stateroom, and in passenger accommodation spaces. Vessel did not have a passenger safety bill. Create and post the passenger safety bill to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 185.515
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
Each life float must be individually attached to the painter by a line meeting § 180.175(f)(3) (ii), (iii), and (iv) and long enough that each life float can float without contacting any other life float or buoyant apparatus in the group. Life floats were connected in a series. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
Masthead light means a white light placed over the fore and aft centerline of the vessel showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 225 degrees. Masthead light was not displaying the full 225 degrees as required. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 April 2023
Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 1 inch numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. Vessel did not have max passengers to the upper deck marked. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 March 2023
Resolved
Each EAP education program must include at least the following elements: display and distribution of informational material; display and distribution of a community service hot-line telephone number for crewmember assistance, and display and distribution of the employer's policy regarding drug and alcohol use in the workplace. Vessel did not have displayed the required information. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 23 December 2022
Resolved
An interconnected detection and alarm system must alarm on low power. Vessels system does not alarm on low power. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 181.450(a)(4)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 October 2022
Resolved
Each life preserver carried on a vessel engaged in ocean, coastwise or Great Lakes service after June 30, 1980, must have a personal floatation device light that is approved under subpart 161.012 of this chapter. Vessel was found to have 12 PFD's with lights that did not work.
46 CFR 180.25-20 (a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 18 October 2022
Resolved
Equipment of life floats/ Water Light, the water light must be of an approved automatic electric type. 01 of 04 life float lights were not working when tested. Vessel is required to replace batteries or light and re-install to working order.
46 CFR 180.15-5(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 18 October 2022
Resolved
Life Floats Marking/ A substantial nameplate must be permanently attached to each buoyant apparatus. The nameplate must contain the name of the manufacturer, lot designation or serial number, approval number, dimensions, and number of person capacity. 46 CFR 160.027-2(a) sends life floats to buoyant apparatus regs. Vessels 25 man life float is missing nameplate and serial number markings. Vessel will replace this life float by renewal of COI on 10 April 2023.
46 CFR 160.010-8
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 26 April 2022
Resolved
Water for cooling the exhuast pipe, other than a vertical exhuast pipe, must be injected into the exhuast system as near to the engine manifold as practicable. The water must pass through the entire length of the exhuast pipe. Port side MDE exhuast pipe is leaking water in engine space near the flexible and permanent pipe junction. Repair to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector.
46CFR182.425 (b)(2)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
...Additional control equipment and measuring instruments shall be provided as necessary to insure satisfactory operation of the generator or generators. Vessels main distribution panel interlock device will allow breakers for both the ships service generators and shore power to all be in the closed position simultaneously.
46 CFR 183.10(g)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of the exposed and hazardous places such as gears, machinery, etc. Both main propulsion engines have no guards of covers around flywheels. Guards or covers shall be installed in accordance with 46 CFR 58.01-20
46 CFR 177.35-15
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with an approved adult life perserver for each person carried. 04 life perservers were missing 200cm tape in accordance with 46 CFR 160. Restricted to 91 PAX.
46 CFR 180.25-5
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with not less than two avenues of escape from all general areas accessible to passengers or where the crew may be quartered or normally employed. The starboard engine room escape scuttle siezed rendering the escape hatch inoperable.
46 CFR 177.15(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 20 April 2021
Resolved
When the flexible section of a fuel oil tank fill pipe is a nonconductor of electricity, the metallic sections of the filling pipe seperated thereby, shall be joined by a conductor for protection against static spark when filling. The grounding wire on the port flexible fuel oil tank fill pipe was found disconnected.
46 CFR 182.20-30(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 8 October 2019
Resolved
All emergency exits used as a means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 2 inches high "EMERGENCY EXIT. KEEP CLEAR." Vessel must label emergency exit on main cabin door.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Shaft Cone
Issued 20 July 2017
Resolved
Received report from owner of loss of starboard propeller. Vessel is to haul out and determine extent of damage and repair vessel to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector and prior to the carriage of passengers.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Shaft Cone
Issued 20 July 2017
Resolved
Vessel shall be hauled out of the water by 01 DEC 2017 for shafting repairs detailed in Inspections Letter 013-17, dated August 2017. Repairs shall be made to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 18 April 2017
Resolved
90 Adult Lifejackets stored onboard. COI certificated for 101 adult lifejackts. The vessel must be equipped with an adult size lifejacket for each person authorized. Reduce persons count to 88 persons onboard.
Recorded names · 1
SUPER VOYAGER II (2008). 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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