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CAPT. PAUL
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named CAPT. PAUL
CAPT. PAUL is a 1977 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 95 inspections since 1980, most recently in January 2026, along with 104 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations between 2010 and 2011.
Records from 1980 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 January 2026.
- Built
- 1977
- Last inspected
- 15 January 2026
- Documentation
- Case Pending · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 104 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2010–2011
Identity
587429
WDG8167
49405
Flag
UNITED STATES
367574680
Maury page id
psix-49405
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded18
Years with a record
44 calendar years (1980–2026)
The 95 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)56.3 ft × 18.6 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 61 / net 41
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderA-1 MARINE INC · PANAMA CITY, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1977
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPORT ARANSAS, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationCase Pending · 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 it61 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
41 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
41 - 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 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
WDG8167MMSI 367574680 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 3 May 2023, expires 15 May 2033
WDD7963MMSI 366822070 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 June 2007, cancelled 12 August 2017
WBD9282MMSI 366822070 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 December 1996, cancelled 5 May 2007
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 · 95
15 January 2026
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Vessel Attendance · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8297124
10 December 2025
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8281635
28 February 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8086252
26 February 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7870131
6 December 2023
Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7834699
16 November 2023
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7826155
15 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7689235
17 January 2023
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7622723
25 February 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7401980
11 February 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7361997
25 January 2021
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7130478
27 March 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6932213
29 January 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6898621
15 April 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6662712
16 April 2018
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6392289
30 December 2017
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6327841
10 April 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6121156
1 February 2016
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5801459
13 January 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5796142
21 February 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4246508
12 December 2011
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4181546
17 February 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3947572
27 January 2011
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3934125
12 January 2010
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3662302
8 January 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3660756
6 February 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3413407
27 February 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3150198
15 February 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3148206
11 December 2007
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3090045
15 March 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2888478
28 February 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2878854
8 February 2006
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2576878
11 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC STEELHEAD (WPB 87324) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2632102
13 December 2005
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2549988
2 June 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2376680
27 August 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2178478
15 June 2004
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2098379
6 April 2004
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2038607
22 May 2003
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1798880
3 June 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1625516
2 May 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1611787
9 April 2002
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1602977
14 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Port Aransas · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1521946
24 April 2001
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1062522
13 April 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1463650
9 September 2000
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 822320
8 August 2000
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 821747
7 August 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 145902
24 April 2000
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1048800
12 April 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1455843
4 April 2000
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1440277
19 May 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 798573
15 April 1999
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1469259
25 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Port Aransas · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1510162
19 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Port Aransas · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1510156
4 May 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1124861
15 April 1998
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1421489
2 April 1998
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1416682
10 April 1997
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1460944
9 April 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1359081
3 April 1996
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1459983
13 April 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1407463
11 April 1994
Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1465139
28 March 1994
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1419242
14 May 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 838483
13 May 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 835200
11 May 1993
Plan Review "T" Boat
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1145973
13 April 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1152141
12 February 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1259102
16 April 1992
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1440623
24 March 1992
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 956758
24 February 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 950261
23 August 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 655157
25 June 1991
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 915397
16 May 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 913655
25 June 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 930846
7 June 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1214097
22 May 1990
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 910059
17 May 1990
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1219376
18 May 1989
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1207656
28 June 1988
Administrative
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 893040
1 June 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 886703
10 May 1988
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1038713
2 May 1988
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1036298
19 May 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1331536
17 June 1986
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1301220
25 April 1986
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1308417
24 March 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1303199
1 May 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 982780
8 May 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 974169
9 May 1983
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 971761
28 December 1982
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 971210
25 February 1982
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 973814
8 December 1981
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1283284
28 October 1980
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1272846
Deficiency record · 104
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 14 January 2026
Resolved
The master or managing operator shall instruct each crew member, at least once every three months, as to the duties that the crew member is expected to perform in an emergency. Training and drills have not been logged from MAR2025-JAN2026.
46CFR185.420(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 14 January 2026
Resolved
Each EPIRB must be tested monthly. Crew members were unfamiliar on how to test or use the vessel's EPIRB.
46CFR185.728(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 14 January 2026
Resolved
Suitable covers or guards shall be installed in way of all exposed hazardous places such as gears and machinery. Vessel is missing guards near bilge pump PTO motor and generator pulley.
46CFR177.35-15(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 January 2026
Resolved
Bilge suction lines shall be fitted with suitable strainers. Bilge uptake suction screens are wasted throughout the vessel.
46CFR182.25-5(b)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Electronic charts (ECDIS)
Issued 14 January 2026
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. Garmin electronic charts have not been updated to latest software version.
46CFR184.420(a)(1)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 14 January 2026
Resolved
Each ship transporting more than six passengers for hire must carry a radio operator who meets the following requirements: the radio operator must hold a marine radio operator permit or higher class license. Current captain does not hold a valid FCC VHF radio operators permit.
47CFR80.159(e)(1)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical care
Issued 14 January 2026
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. Medical certificates issued to all other mariners will be issued for a maximum period of 5 years. Captain does not have a valid medical certificate.
46CFR10.301(b)(2)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 14 January 2026
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be ready for inspections of the hull structure. Forward engine room bulkhead has multiple cable penetrations filled with foam that is not water tight. Operator shall assess all wooden framing throughout vessel structure that is showing signs of delignification.
46CFR176.802(a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF Radio installation
Issued 9 April 2025
Resolved
Vessels subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must be equipped as follows: Vessels operated beyond the 20 nautical miles limitation specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, but not more than 100 nautical miles from nearest land, must be equipped with a MF-DSC frequency transmitter. Vessel has SSB without DSC functionality. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. Vessel is limited to a Coastwise route while carrying passengers until rectified. 47 CFR 80.905(a)(2)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 9 April 2025
Resolved
The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazardsa insofar as reasonable. There is an open tube with engine start cables running from the E/R to a manned space. The E/R is protected by an automatically activated FM 200 system. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 177.10-5
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 9 April 2025
Resolved
The operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length shall carry, on board and maintain for ready reference, a copy of these rules. The vessel is not carrying a copy of the Navigation Rules. Provide to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 33 CFR 83.01(g)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
Retroreflective tape on the lifebuoy deteriorated and peeling off.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
Lifelines on the lifebuoy deteriorated and fraying.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
Battery for the port forward lifefloat light was expired.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
U.S. Coast Pilot. U.S. Coast Pilot was not current.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
Coast Guard Light List was not current.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
02 Child lifejackets' retroflective material was replaced during inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 April 2024
Resolved
03 life jacket lights for adults and 01 life jacket light for a child were replaced during inspection.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 15 May 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. Vessel did not have MF radio on board for route of <100 nautical miles from shore. Install required radio equipment, obtain new FCC Communications Act Safety Radiotelephone Certificate for newly installed radio equipment, subject to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector. Vessel is restricted to <20 nautical miles from shore until rectified.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 April 2022
Resolved
The individual bilge suction lines shall be led to a central control point or manifold. Each line shall be provided with a stop valve at the control point or manifold and in addition shall be provided with a check valve at some point in the bilge line. All thre submerisible bilge pumps, which are in addition to a fixed bilge system, did not have check valves in the bilge line. Add check valves to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector.
46CFR182.25-5(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 April 2022
Resolved
All lights, receptacles, and switches exposed to the weather shall be watertight on vessels operating in salt water. Two fwd lights, the all around light, and port aft speaker had exposed wiring/connections. Seal and repair to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector.
46CFR183.05-35(b)
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Winch
Issued 16 April 2018
Resolved
Rigid nonmetallic material possesses characteristics adequate for its intended service and environment. Anchor winch hydraulic lines has perforations in the hose outside material and requires replacement.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 16 April 2018
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places. Anchor winch chain gear is exposed and poses a hazardous place.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Length
Issued 16 April 2018
Resolved
re hose shall not be less than 25 feet and not more than 50 feet in length. Fire hose is 100 feet in length and requires replacement with proper length of hose.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)
Issued 30 December 2017
Resolved
Both propellers require cleaning/rebuild to specs.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 30 December 2017
Resolved
Both propeller shafts show signs of uneven wear. Check for straightness and rebuild to specs.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Stringer
Issued 30 December 2017
Resolved
Delamination noted on stringers in void forward of engine room. Repair delamination of FRP on 2 stringers.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 10 April 2017
Resolved
Fiberglass delaminating from framing in lazarette compartment in way of inboard port longitudinal deck frame where it meets stern also in way of starboard aft corner below deck. Bow anchor pulpit support forum seperated. Vessel does not comply with the structural design requirements. Vessel owner/rep must submit repair proposal.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter
Issued 1 February 2016
Resolved
Life float painter/ weak link assembly incorrectly mounted. Painter line ran under mounted cage to weak link connection point enabling proper operation.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 1 February 2016
Resolved
Line on life ring bouy incorrectly daisy chained together preventing the abilty to safifactory throw overboard.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 8 February 2011
Resolved
Replace alcohol testing strips. Vessel may not operate more than 20 miles from a harbor of safe refuge until corrected.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 8 February 2011
Resolved
Install metallic clamps every 2' on wiring in engine room.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 8 January 2010
Resolved
VSL overdue hull exam
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 28 February 2007
Resolved
Replace wiring to potable water pump port side engine room, install supports every 24 inches
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 28 February 2007
Resolved
Properly secure bilge suction piping in forward engine room to prevent vibration.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 8 February 2006
Resolved
Replace metallic fuel line elbow in aft lazarette.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 2 June 2005
Resolved
Provide on board first aid kit with approval series #160.01.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety
Issued 15 June 2004
Resolved
Mark all emergency exits "Emergency Exit - Keep Clear".
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 7 April 2004
Resolved
Provide proposal to address excessive moisture and repair to indicated areas in keel and provide plans.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations
Issued 7 April 2004
Resolved
Remove transducer patch and prepare area for further inspection.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 7 April 2004
Resolved
Provide proposal to address repair of transverse deck beams forward and aft of engine covers.
Engineering › Steering Gear System
Issued 7 April 2004
Resolved
Provide proposal to address steering gear attachments to keel stringers.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 7 April 2004
Resolved
Replace exterior dog handle on port side watertight door and make all dogs operable.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 7 April 2004
Resolved
Clean areas in way of strut connection to hull for further inspection.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 22 May 2003
Resolved
Obtaine 6 additional flares that comply w/ 46 CFR 160.021 or 160.036. Note 4 other flares exp SEP 03. Prior to carrying passengers.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 22 May 2003
Resolved
Bilge Piping: a) provide material data on plastic pipe that shows that piping provides an equal degeree of safety and heat resistivity as teh hull 46 CFR 182.40-1 or B) Install metal valves at all bulkheads or C) install metalic pipe. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 22 May 2003
Resolved
Install valve at overboard for freezer plate thru hull.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling)
Issued 22 May 2003
Resolved
Fix lead on port main engine sea water intake LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 22 May 2003
Resolved
Update pubs as required by 46 CFR 184.420 i.e. light list, photo copies acceptable.
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 22 May 2003
Resolved
Provide proposal to meet requirements for hand rails, CG to advise basically 4" spacing of bars, rails or slats.
Electrical
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Reinstall all missing/wasted/broken bonding system components.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Bracket/Clamp
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Replace wasted/loose securing bracket nuts/bolts port side centerline.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Fair and recover cracks in fiberglass skin IWO prow and center first 1/3 of keel.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Re shim deck beams IWO access hatch to collision compartment. Maintain monthly inspection of beams to verifiy crack not propogating. Notify OCMI if crack grows and submit plan to replace cracked beam(s).
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Reinstall anchor winch in manner that keeps water from leaking through to deck core material. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Winch
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks
Issued 9 April 2002
Resolved
Fumigate collision compartment to exterminate extensive wood mites present.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 13 April 2001
Resolved
REPAIR CRACK IN FIBERGLASS IN THE FOREPEAK LOCATED ALONG THE PORT SIDE LONGITUDINAL FRAME ADJACENT TO THE COLLISION BULKHEAD.
Electrical
Issued 13 April 2001
Resolved
REMOVE EXCESSIVE ELECTROLYTE AND WATER FROM FORWARD BATTERY BOX IN THE ENGINE ROOM.
Documentation
Issued 13 April 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE UPDATED TRAINING LOG. (LOG ALL DRILLS)
Navigation
Issued 13 April 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CHART FOR LOCAL OPERATING AREA.
Navigation
Issued 13 April 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE COMPASS LIGHT IAW 46CFR184.402
Navigation
Issued 13 April 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE PROPER SIZE SHIPS BELL IAW COLREGS ANNEX III 2(b).
Documentation
Issued 13 April 2001
Resolved
PROVIDE COPY OF FCC SAFETY CERTIFICATE.
Engineering
Issued 8 August 2000
Resolved
PERMANENTLY AFFIX PORT MDE RAW WATER DISCHARGE LINE TO PREVENT CONTACT_x001C_ WITH PUMP PULLEY ON ENGINE.
Engineering
Issued 8 August 2000
Resolved
INSTALL "START IN GEAR PROTECTION" IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOOD MARINE PRACTICE AS PER 46 CFR 176.800.
Lifesaving
Issued 8 August 2000
Resolved
INSTALL GUARDS IN FRONT OF BOTH MDE FLYWHEELS.
Documentation
Issued 8 August 2000
Resolved
PLACE IN WHEEL HOUSE AND ENGINEROOM; STARTING INSTRUCTIONS TO ENSURE BOTH THROTTLE CONTROLS ARE IN NEUTRAL AND MICRO [name withheld] PRIOR TO STARTING ENGINES.
Engineering
Issued 8 August 2000
Resolved
REPLACE PORT MDE FLYWHEEL PULLEY DUE (CRACKED AND WEARING BELT).
Construction/Loadline
Issued 12 April 2000
Resolved
CLEAN AND PREPARE FOR INSPECTION BY A MARINE INSPECTOR ENGINE ROOM FORWARD AND AFT MAIN DECK SUPPORTS.
Engineering
Issued 12 April 2000
Resolved
REPAIR TO PROPER OPERATION FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE AND REACH ROD.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 April 1999
Resolved
CONDUCT FIRE, MAN OVERBOARD AND ABANDON SHIP DRILL AND PROVE VSL IS ARRANGED IAW 46CFR180.210(a)(1)(2)(3) TO THE SATISFACTION OF ATTENDING USCGMARINE INSPECTOR.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 April 1998
Resolved
ATTACH WATER LIGHT TO RING BOUY VIA METAL CLIP AT END OF LANYARD.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 15 April 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE BILGE HIGH LEVEL ALARMS (AUDIBLE AND VISUAL) IAW 46 CFR 182.115 (d) & 182.530 PRIOR TO MARCH 11, 1999
Fire Fighting
Issued 15 April 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE FIXED GAS FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM IAW 46 CFR 181.115 (c), & 181.400 PRIOR TO MARCH 11, 1999.
Electrical
Issued 15 April 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE PROTECTIVE GLOBE FOR LIGHT IN LAZARETTE PORT SIDE/AFT AND REATTACH LIGHT FIXTURE TO BASE.
Lifesaving
Issued 10 April 1997
Resolved
VESSEL'S WATERTIGHT HATCHES NOT PROPERLY MARKED, 46 CFR 185.610.
Documentation
Issued 10 April 1997
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE LOG OF TESTS/DRILLS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 185.520, 185.320, AND 185.728.
Lifesaving
Issued 10 April 1997
Resolved
VESSEL'S LIFE FLOATS NEED NEW RETROREFLECTIVE TAPE AND SEVERAL HOLES NEED TO BE PATCHED, 46 CFR 180.200.
Documentation
Issued 10 April 1997
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE REQUIRED PUBLICATIONS ON BOARD, 46 CFR 184.420.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 10 April 1997
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT ALTERATION TO MSD BY INSTALLING A LEVEL INDICATOR THAT INDICATES WHEN THE MSD IS 3/4 FULL BY VOLUME TO SATISFACTION OF USCG MARINEINSPECTOR, REQUIRED BY 33 CFR 159.83.
Lifesaving
Issued 10 April 1997
Resolved
VESSEL'S RING BUOYS NEED NEW RETRORFLECTIVE TAPE, 46 CFR 180.70.
Navigation
Issued 10 April 1997
Resolved
VESSEL MISSING RADIO EMERGENCY BROADCAST PLACARD, 46 CFR 184.510.
Documentation
Issued 10 April 1997
Resolved
VESSEL MISSING PFD DONNING INSTRUCTION PLACARD, 46 CFR 185.516.
Engineering
Issued 11 April 1994
Resolved
Install guard on chain drive for anchor winch.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 28 March 1994
Resolved
Replace packing around bulkhead penetration for salt water line in forward engine room bulkhead
Construction/Loadline
Issued 28 March 1994
Resolved
Renew/replace starboard longintudal for deck in #2 hold where it has workedloose
Engineering
Issued 28 March 1994
Resolved
Renew forward cross bracket to motor mount bracket.
Electrical
Issued 13 April 1993
Resolved
PROVIDE WATERTIGHT STUFFING TUBES FOR WIRING TO MOTORS & POWER PANEL BOXES IN ENGINE ROOM.
Lifesaving
Issued 13 April 1993
Resolved
RENEW EPIRB BATTERY PRIOR TO OPERATING VESSEL GREATER THAN 20 MILES FROM A HARBOR OF SAFE REFUGE.
Documentation
Issued 12 February 1993
Resolved
Submit revisions to plans as noted during 17AUG92 review by MSO Corpus Christi.
Documentation
Issued 16 April 1992
Resolved
Submit inboard and outboard profile, amidship section (plan review), and schematic of electrical installation plans to cognizant OCMI._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Documentation
Issued 16 April 1992
Resolved
Have vessel readmeasured and supply result to local (cognizant) OCMI and reflected information on Certificate of Inspection._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Construction/Loadline
Issued 7 June 1990
Resolved
PROVIDE & INSTALL CAPTIVE CHAINS ON DECK WATERTIGHT HATCHES.
Navigation
Issued 7 June 1990
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO LOOSE PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM CONNECTI;NG POINTS ON STBD QUARDRANT ARM & HYD. RAM BASE.
Engineering
Issued 7 June 1990
Resolved
REPAIR FUEL TANK LEAK IN STEERING COMPARTMENT.
Electrical
Issued 17 May 1990
Resolved
REMOVE SPLICE IN BATTERY CABLE TO PORT ROTARY SWITCH.
Engineering
Issued 17 May 1990
Resolved
INSTALL PROTECTIVE GUARDS ON POTABLE WATER PUMP AND MAIN ENGINE ALTERN- ATORS P&S.
Navigation
Issued 17 May 1990
Resolved
RENEW STBD RUNNING LIGHT FIXTURE.
Navigation
Issued 17 May 1990
Resolved
INSTALL BULB OF PROPER HEIGHT IN PORT RUNNING LIGHT.
Navigation
Issued 17 May 1990
Resolved
INSTALL CORRECT LENS ON FWD RANGE LIGHT.
Lifesaving
Issued 10 May 1988
Resolved
REPLACE GRAB LINE ON LIFERING OUTSIDE PILOT HOUSE
Engineering
Issued 10 May 1988
Resolved
REINSTALL EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF REACH ROD AND STENCIL EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF
Navigation
Issued 25 April 1986
Resolved
CG-835:"MAKE VESSEL AVAILABLE FOR COAST GUARD INSPECTION OF STEERING GEAR JOCKEY BAR NO LATER THAN 30 MAY 86."
Electrical
Issued 25 April 1986
Resolved
CG-835:"HAVE ALL LOOSE WIRING AND WIRING SPLICED WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE SAFE-LY CONNECTED OR SPLICED NO LATER THAN 30 MAY 86."
Casualty record · 2
6 August 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3816771
18 March 2011Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3970431
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.
Recorded names · 1
DOLPHIN EXPRESS (2010–2011). 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
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.