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DIVERS PARADISE
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named DIVERS PARADISE
DIVERS PARADISE is a 2004 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 2004, most recently in May 2026, along with 62 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2011.
Records from 2004 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 26 May 2026.
- Built
- 2004
- Last inspected
- 26 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 62 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2009–2011
Identity
1151543
WDG8887
666420
Flag
UNITED STATES
367582090
Maury page id
psix-666420
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
19 calendar years (2004–2026)
The 31 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)46.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 9.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 44 / net 44
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNEWTON BOATS INC · SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2004
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portKEY BISCAYNE, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 6 November 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it44 - Simplified, Net Ton
44 - Simplified, Gross Ton
44 - Simplified, Gross 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
WDG8887MMSI 367582090 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 June 2023, expires 6 July 2033 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WDC8757MMSI 367092590 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 11 February 2006, cancelled 16 April 2016
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 · 31
26 May 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8381747
29 April 2026
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8356527
5 May 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8121231
24 October 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8024427
16 July 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7942594
29 May 2024
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7959379
14 June 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7715383
11 May 2023
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7685963
18 July 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7510336
10 July 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Miami Beach · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7503142
2 June 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7470931
20 July 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7240206
3 June 2020
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6967092
6 May 2020
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6949227
28 May 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6696230
7 August 2018
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6511841
1 May 2018
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6402483
7 August 2017
Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6232871
9 August 2016
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5965910
26 April 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5862604
11 August 2014
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4951454
21 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4089199
4 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4072333
21 April 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3457703
23 April 2008
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3190404
10 September 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3054320
16 August 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2747671
23 February 2006
Hull Examination · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2590687
18 April 2005
COI Inspection · Plan Review "T" Boat · Simplified Stability Test · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2332087
1 March 2004
Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2015681
20 February 2004
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Simplified Stability Test · Hull Examination · Plan Review "T" Boat
Physical examination · MIDET EAST BANK DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2013486
Deficiency record · 62
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 May 2026
Resolved
A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required. Vessels life floats and ring buoy are missing the required brackets for waterlights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 May 2026
Resolved
A vessel of more than 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, but not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet), must carry a minimum of one life buoy of not less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. Vessel 01 required life buoy needs to be replaced due to fading of approval number and wasted retro reflective tape.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 26 May 2026
Resolved
If the vessel carries more than one life float or buoyant apparatus in a group with each group secured by a single painter:Each life float and buoyant apparatus 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 or buoyant apparatus can float without contacting any other life float or buoyant apparatus in the group. Vessel has two life floats not properly attached to the single painter/weak link.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Electronic charts (ECDIS)
Issued 26 May 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. Vessel operator could not prove when electronic charts were last updated.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 5 May 2025
Resolved
Each survival craft required on a vessel by this part must meet one of the following:
For a life float—Approved under approval series 160.027 or other standard specified by the Commandant.
Life float did not have approval series 160.027.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Marking of IMO number
Issued 5 May 2025
Resolved
Each hull identification number must be carved, burned, stamped, embossed, molded, bonded, or otherwise permanently affixed to the boat so that alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious. If the number is on a separate plate, the plate must be fastened in such a manner that its removal would normally cause some scarring of or damage to the surrounding hull area. A hull identification number must not be attached to parts of the boat that are removable.
Hull identification number was screwed in, removal would not cause scarring or damage to surrounding hull.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 5 May 2025
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
No logs of monthly extinguisher checks available.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 5 May 2025
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that:(a) Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly.... The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented, as applicable.
No record of monthly EBIRP tests logged
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this section, rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew. Equivalent protection may include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks, which provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. Deck rails must include a top rail with the minimum height required by this section, and lower courses or equivalent protection as required by this section.
No lifelines on upper deck leadign to stairs. To satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 177.900
46 CFR
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
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.
Child size life jackets were not labeled or seperated.
46 CFR 180.78
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
Life floats. Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light
life float light didn't work
46 CFR 180.175.(d)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
46 CFR 182.530: Vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet), a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces...(2) A machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley bilge, or other spaces subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space.. Vessel is missing a high water alarm in compartment with steering gear. Aft bilge pump wiring is loose and causing a bad connection with intermitant alarm operations. Replace connections, and test to Marine Inspectors satisfaction.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 14 June 2023
Resolved
46 CFR 177.410(c)(4): ...Boundaries that separate machinery spaces from accommodation spaces, service spaces, and control spaces must be lined with noncombustible panels or insulation approved... Vessel had a penetration from machinery space to forward compartment. Seal penetration.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 May 2023
Resolved
Vessel operator notified this office of main engine issues rendering the vessel inoperable at full capacity. Operator placed vessel out of service for repairs. If replacing engine, operator must provide new engine specifications to our office prior to installation. After proper repairs/replacement in kind of equipment, Coast Guard Marine Inspectors must witness satisfactory operation of main engine propulsion and control prior vessel going back into service of carrying passengers for hire.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 July 2022
Resolved
A vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length must be provided with individual bilge lines and bilge suction. The Space behind the collision bulkhead is missing it's bilge pump.
46 CFR 182.510(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 July 2022
Resolved
All machinery must be installed in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from personnel injury. The engines are each missing a cover for a belt.
46 CFR 182.100
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 July 2022
Resolved
Child sized life jackets must be stowed in a location that appropriately marked and separate from adult life jackets. The child life jackets need to be separated from the adult ones.
46 CFR 180.78(a)(5)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 18 July 2022
Resolved
Boundaries which separate machinery spaces from accommodation spaces must be lined with noncombustible panels or insulation. Part of the engine room lagging was missing.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
A visiual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station for high water level. 2 forward spaces need to have audible high water alarm.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
1 portable fire extinguisher rated 10-B:C required at operating station. Provide and mount a serviced fire extinguisher.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
Each vessel must have at least 2 operable portable battery lights, located at operating station and at access to propulsion machinery space. Vessel had 1 portable battery light at operating station.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
Flex nonmetallic hose may be used in fuel oil, subject to the following requirements... fabricated with suitable material. Replace fuel hoses in engine room that are worn or dry rotted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor must have a pressure type connector. Make a proper connection to oil sender on the port main.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
Each watertight bulkhead must be capable of remaining watertight with a head of water to the top of the bulkhead. Seal bulkhead penetrations.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
A vessel on a limited coastwise route must carry 6 hand red flare distress signals and 6 hand orange smoke signals; red hand flares can be substituted for orange smoke. provide 12 hand red flares total.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
Provide a suitable first aid kit, inventory sheet and instructions in accordance with 46 CFR 160.041-4.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 11 May 2020
Resolved
Produce original FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate available for inspection.
47 CFR 80
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of emergency fuel shutoff valves.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Repair oil leak on port main engine turbo.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Repair water leak on STBD main engine IWO turbo.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Install epirb in float free arragement.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Make engine room hatch watertight and install securing device.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Provide current FCC safety radio certificate.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Provide 14 more type I adult lifejackets.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Install epirb in float free arrangement.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 7 August 2018
Resolved
Prove proper operation of lazerette high water alarm.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 7 August 2017
Resolved
Ring Buoy covering deteriorated. Exposed foam core. Ring Buoy not serviceable.
Lifesaving › Hand Flares › Quantity
Issued 9 August 2016
Resolved
Provide adequate amount of distress flares. Restricted to not operate beyond the demarkation line. 46CFR180.68
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Markings
Issued 9 August 2016
Resolved
properly mark life float & ring life buoy with name of vessel. 46CFR185.64(b)
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 9 August 2016
Resolved
Install type II retro-reflective material on life ring buoy. 46CFR185.604(c)
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 11 August 2014
Resolved
Waterlight for lifefloat is inoperable. Repair/replace lifefloat waterlight.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 11 August 2014
Resolved
Wire run (4" PVC) through E/R-Sewage Tank void bulkhead is not sealed. Seal wire run with fire retardant material making wire run watertight.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 21 April 2009
Resolved
It has been determined that the stability test performed on the subject vessel on 18 APR 2005 had an error in calculations. The vessel is therefore required to conduct a new simplified stability test in the presence of a USCG Marine Inspector within 30 days.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 21 April 2009
Resolved
Failed stability test on 06/02/2009. Request 90-day extension to the requirement to prove the stability of the passenger vessel HAWKSBILL (O.N. 1151543). Request denied. 60 days extension granted.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 26 June 2008
Resolved
Renew the reflective tape on the life ring.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 26 June 2008
Resolved
Properly post the vessel's stability letter.
Communications › Public Address System › Announcing Station
Issued 26 June 2008
Resolved
Repair or replace the public address system.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 26 June 2008
Resolved
Repair the audible alarm for the bilge and prove proper operation.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Pressure
Issued 10 September 2007
Resolved
Repair fire-main pump located in engine room. Packing is leaking by affecting pressure.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Markings
Issued 16 August 2006
Resolved
Required markings on both life floats present but severely faded and unreadable.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 16 August 2006
Resolved
Hatch covers require chain or similar device to be installed to prevent loss.
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Capacity Marking
Issued 16 August 2006
Resolved
Upper deck passenger capacity not labeled.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 18 April 2005
Resolved
Obtain vessel FCC Station License.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 18 April 2005
Resolved
Obtain vessel FCC Safety Radio Certificate.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type II) › Lights
Issued 18 April 2005
Resolved
Place approved lights on at least 31 adult PFD's.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Float-free Link
Issued 18 April 2005
Resolved
Place proper lanyards and float free links on vessel life floats
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 18 April 2005
Resolved
Test all bilge high level alarms.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 18 April 2005
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fixed bilge system.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Man Overboard Recovery
Issued 18 April 2005
Resolved
Perform manover board and fire drill upon return of CG Inspector.
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations
Issued 1 March 2004
Resolved
Post signs prohibiting passengers from access to the pilot house. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Safety Orientation
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher
Issued 1 March 2004
Resolved
Install safety wire for extinguisher in passenger area forward.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System
Issued 1 March 2004
Resolved
Install safety relief valve for air receiver for MSD system. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Valve
Casualty record · 4
24 September 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3606128
8 May 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 3734839
19 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4077532
4 July 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4072333
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
HAWKSBILL (2009–2011). 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.