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DANCING TURTLE
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 14 April 2026
- Documentation
- No record in the NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 26 recorded · 11 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
14 April 2026
Deficiencies
26 recorded · 11
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date11
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
8 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
not do.
Identity
Documentation record
Tonnage as PSIX records it1 - Simplified, Gross Ton
0 - Simplified, Net Ton
0 - Simplified, Net 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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Behind this panel: 11 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 26 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each, 11 without one; operational controls, none recorded without a removal date; no tow-unit appearances recorded; no other recorded names; no NVDC documentation record for this Official Number. Every line is a record the Coast Guard wrote; the counts above are the same counts as in the summary, and they are free.
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Vessel history report
A report is not offered for this hull. Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. What a sparse-record report looks like.
Inspection history · 11
14 April 2026
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8349475
10 September 2025
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8230944
30 May 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cape Cod · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7922705
8 January 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7837649
19 October 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7069311
25 July 2019
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6744592
24 May 2019
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6692406
5 October 2018
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6548635
11 October 2017
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6287077
30 May 2017
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6159822
2 September 2016
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5982215
Deficiency record · 26
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump by §?181.300 must have at least three 9.5 liter (2 1/2 gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. Vessel could not produce the buckets. Provide to the attending USCG MI within 14 days.
46CFR 181.610
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. The Coast Guard will review all information provided and will determine whether— The master was unable to provide medical certificate. Provide to the attending USCG MI within 14 days.
46CFR 10.301
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
Each floating waterlight installed after March 11, 1997, on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip. The clip must have a strength of at least 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds), and allow the waterlight to be quickly disconnected from the ring life buoy. Vessel did not have the required clip and attach arrangement, provide to the attending USCG MI within 14 days.
46CFR 180.70.d.3.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 September 2025
Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space. The installed system fails to secure engine during activation. Provide proof of satisfactory operation to the attending USCG MI within 14 days.
46CFR 181.420
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 10 September 2025
Resolved
A vessel to which this subchapter applies may not be operated without having on board a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection. Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. DANCING TURTLE had an anniversary date of 30MAY29. 90 day window expired on 30AUG25. Vessel to conduct a COI exam for renewal prior to carriage of passengers.
46CFR 176.100
46CFR 176.500.b.1.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 May 2024
Resolved
The vessel must be equipped with an adult size lifejacket for each person authorized and child size lifejackets for at least 10% of the maximum number of passengers. The vessel was missing 1 adult lifejacket and 2 child lifejackets. Vessel is restricted to 10 adults (9 passengers and 1 crew) and no children until lifejackets are onboard.
46CFR176.808
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 October 2020
No resolution recorded
No person may operate a vessel to which this part applies unless it has on board: A valid certificate of number or temporary certificate for that vessel issued by the issuing authority in the State in which the vessel is principally operated. Provide valid certificate with new owner information.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 19 October 2020
No resolution recorded
Each officer employed on any vessel subject to this subchapter must have his or her merchant mariner credential (MMC) on board at all times when the vessel is operating. Master does not hold MMC. Provided MMC.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 October 2020
No resolution recorded
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels. No established program onboard. Provided.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 October 2020
No resolution recorded
A vessel of not more than 26 feet in length must carry a minimum of one life buoy. Life buoy not fitted with approved waterlight and corrosion-resistant clip, And no retroreflective material.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 19 October 2020
No resolution recorded
Distress flares. Lakes, bays, and sounds, and rivers routes. Three hand red flare distress signals and Three hand orange smoke distress signals. Each flare carried to meet this section must be stowed in one of the following: A portable watertight container marked as required by §185.614 of this chapter, carried at the operating station. Only 4 red flares onboard. Provide additional flares and provide watertight container.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
At each subsequent inspection for certification, the owner must have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, including the following: Inspection of portable fire extinguishers, and fixed gas fire extinguishing system. Fire fighting equipment has not been serviced in over a year. Service equipment and provided report.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 October 2020
No resolution recorded
Each vessel must be marked as required by part 67, subpart I, of this chapter. Vessel name and numbers have not been changed. Change vessel name and numbers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 October 2020
No resolution recorded
Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets. No stowage location markings. Mark location.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 October 2020
No resolution recorded
Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers. No placards onboard. Provide donning instruction placard.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 19 October 2020
No resolution recorded
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts. No up-to-date Chart onboard. Provide.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 19 October 2020
No resolution recorded
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used provided that: The pump is listed by an independent laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. Provided documentation for current pump or replace with pump meeting UL 1113.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 19 October 2020
No resolution recorded
A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating. No visual indicator at operating station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 25 July 2019
Resolved
Provide a means to close ventilation to engine compartment.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 25 July 2019
Resolved
Provide chartlet of area of operation onboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 25 July 2019
Resolved
Provide means for air intake for engine to take air outside the engine compartment or prove proper operation of the automatic shutdown of fireboy system upon actuation of the fixed fire extinguishing system and overide function.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Life-saving signals
Issued 5 October 2018
Resolved
Vessel is required 3 day and 3 night distress signals. Renew VDS.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 October 2018
Resolved
All cable and wiring must be properly terminated. Properly terminate or remove exposed electrical connection in shaft alley.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 October 2018
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed and maintained to provide services necessary. Engine starter not properly working replace starter.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 2 September 2016
Resolved
Provid servicing report for fixed and portable fire extinguishing. (Fireboy//Not CO2)
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Mounting Bracket
Issued 2 September 2016
Resolved
Properly mount portable fire extinuisher.
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
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