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BLUE DOLPHIN
BLUE DOLPHIN is a 2003 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 36 deficiencies and 3 operational controls.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 May 2026.
- Built
- 2003
- Last inspected
- 11 May 2026
- Documentation
- Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 36 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
11 May 2026
Deficiencies
36 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
not do.
Identity
Documentation record
Tonnage as PSIX records it3 - Simplified, Net Ton
0 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
4 - Simplified, Gross Ton
0 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
4 - Simplified, Gross 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
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 · 21
11 May 2026
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8370853
11 February 2026
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8309972
28 July 2025
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8196780
24 January 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8069470
21 March 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7882895
29 January 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7857386
20 June 2023
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7726353
15 June 2023
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7719108
14 November 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7591473
15 June 2022
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7488828
16 February 2022
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7398340
12 July 2021
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7262048
24 March 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7166814
4 March 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7148594
16 September 2020
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7059305
14 February 2020
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6890330
15 March 2019
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6645813
11 September 2018
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6544221
16 November 2017
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6302472
11 October 2016
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6020251
16 February 2016
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5815758
Deficiency record · 36
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 12 February 2026
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests: Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. The records have not been properly maintained. The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Create monthly checklist, conduct first monthly inspection, and provide evidence to the satisfacton of the Coast Guard.
46 CFR 176.810(b)(1)(ii)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 12 February 2026
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. Fire boy system did not work as designed due to a corroded terminal. Vessel must repair the system, and when operational, be tested to the satisfaction of attending USCG marine inspector.
46 CFR 181.420(a)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 12 February 2026
Resolved
Each life ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Vessel's name needs to be re-applied.
46 CFR 185.604(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 12 February 2026
Resolved
Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or replaced. 31 lifejackets were taken out of service for deteriorated floatation. Passenger count reduced to 18 until lafejackets are replaced to the satisfaction of a marine inspector.
46 CFR 176.808(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 12 February 2026
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility as applicable must conduct the following inspections and tests: Portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 for annual maintenance and recharging of extinguishers. Portable and pre-engineered fire extinguishing systems are due for annual service in February. Provide proof of service to that satisfaction of a marine inspector.
46 CFR 176.810(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 11 February 2026
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight container that is marked “First-Aid Kit”. A first-aid kit must be easily visible and readily available to the crew. Ensure first aid kit meets the inventory requirement and provide proof to the satisfaction of a marine inspector.
46 CFR 184.710
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 28 July 2025
Resolved
The owner or managing operator shall make a vessel available for drydock examinations, internal structural examinations. Vessel missed Dry dock deadline.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 7 February 2025
Resolved
An enclosed space containing machinery powered by gasoline must be equipped with a flammable vapor detection device in compliance with 46 CFR 182.480. Vapor detection is not working as designed, repair to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 182.410 (d)
Code 50 c
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 7 February 2025
Resolved
Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The training entry shall include the following information: date of training and general description of drills. Quarterly fire fighting and man overboard drills have not been logged. Conduct drills and start log book to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 185.420 (c)
Code 50 c
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 February 2025
Resolved
For each marine casualty required to be reported the owner, agent, master, or person in charge of the vessel shall determine whether there is any evidence of alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved in the casualty. Vessel owner was not able to provide proof of crew enrolled in the drug testing program and did not have a means to test for the presence of alcohol within the required 2 hours. Correct to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 185.210
Code 50 c
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 13 February 2024
Resolved
A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is installed must have the following equipment: A means to reset devices used to automatically shut down the engine as required by (a)(3) of this regulation at the operation station. The vessel's fire boy pre-engineered system does not have a means to restart the engine as required. Install to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 181.420 (b)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 February 2024
Resolved
An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. There were two unserviceable life jackets that were destroyed. Passenger count is reduced to 47 passengers until new ones are provided.
46 CFR 180.71 (a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 February 2024
Resolved
In vital systems: Flexible hose designed for use with hose clamps may be installed with two clamps, at both ends of the hose. The raw water supply to the engine has only one hose clamp on it, add an additional hose clamp to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 182.720 (e)(3)(v)(B)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 13 February 2024
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first aid kit approved under 46 CFR 199.175 (b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents. Vessels first aid kit has numerous items wet and destroyed. Replace to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
46 CFR 184.710
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (food)
Issued 13 February 2024
Resolved
At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel inspection, quarters, toilets and washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers and similar spaces may be examined to determine that they are serviceable and in a sanitary condition. There were food items stored in the MSD toilet space. Regardless of the frequency of use food cannot be stored in the toilet space. Corrected on the spot.
46 CFR 176.818
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Re-mark vsl name on ring life buoy.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Replace expired eye wash.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Replace destroyed logbook and begin to log drills.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 November 2022
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels. Enroll deckhand in random drug-testing program.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 April 2021
Resolved
The master and crew shall have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Update emergency instructions for man overboard procedures. Mount emergency instructions at operating station. Demonstrate man overboard procedures underway.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 4 March 2021
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 as amended here: Certification or licensing by a state or local jurisdiction as a fire extinguisher servicing agency will be accepted by the Coast Guard as meeting the personnel certification requirements of NFPA 10 for annual maintenance and recharging of extinguishers. Fire extinguishers not serviced annually.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 4 March 2021
Resolved
For fixed-gas fire extinguishing systems, the owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Both fixed fire-fighting systems not serviced annually.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 March 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. First kit onboard contained expired aspirin and eye wash.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 March 2021
Resolved
The words “FIRE BUCKET” must be stenciled in a contrasting color on each bucket. One fire bucket did not have the above words.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 March 2021
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Mark new life jackets with vessel name.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 March 2021
Resolved
The installation and location of portable fire extinguishers must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. The bracket for the fire extinguisher near stern is not secure.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 March 2021
Resolved
The master shall ensure all crew members are trained in the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Establish and implement and effective method for recovering a man overboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 March 2021
Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
Adjust aft ventilation for engine room for proper closure.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the port navigation light.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
Have B-I fire extinguisher annually serviced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
Remove extension cords and properly route marine grade wiring to fridge and rope lighting.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
Install blanks in electrical panels.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
Provide current Light List, USCP, Tide and Current Tables and Nav Rules.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
Renew holed engine space vent hoses.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 15 March 2019
Resolved
Seal starboard side engine space.
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.