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CAPT. PAUL
CAPT. PAUL is a 1977 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 30 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2010 and 2011.
Records from 2010 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 January 2026.
- Built
- 1977
- Last inspected
- 15 January 2026
- Documentation
- Case Pending · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 30 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2010–2011
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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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
15 January 2026
Deficiencies
30 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
587429
WDG8167
49405
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-49405
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 shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
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
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19 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 30 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 other recorded name, with years; 2 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.
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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 · 19
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
Deficiency record · 30
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.
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. 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
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