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BEACON

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

BEACON is a 1991 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 65 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2017.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 May 2026.

Built
1991
Last inspected
20 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
21
Deficiencies
65 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2017
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
1155512
IMO number
—
Call sign
WD16216
MISLE id
678438
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-678438

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations20
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2026)
The 21 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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.0 ft × 14.9 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 29 / net 23
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderWILLARD MARINE INC · ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1991
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portBOSTON, MA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Recreational
DocumentationValid · issued 27 February 2026 · expires 28 February 2027
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 it29 - Simplified, Gross Ton
23 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspection history · 21

20 May 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8357049
28 May 2025 In-Service Inspection · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8115964
5 March 2025 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8089044
6 February 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7861650
24 January 2023 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7625724
13 December 2022 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7631246
8 February 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7392450
11 March 2021 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7154566
12 November 2020 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7093897
23 March 2020 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6930706
18 September 2018 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6542972
25 January 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6344468
7 November 2017 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6302793
24 July 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6220628
20 June 2017 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6184713
11 June 2017 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6173279
11 June 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6190540
1 June 2017 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6162734
8 September 2016 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5995542
22 April 2016 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5860099
19 January 2016 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5799937

Deficiency record · 65

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 28 May 2025 Resolved
Wire connectors utilized in conjunction with screw type terminal blocks must be of the captive type such as the ring or the flanged spade type. Electrical connectors on neutral bus not authorized.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 June 2025
Resolved 11 June 2025
Resolution: Operator changed out connectors to authorized type.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 May 2025 Resolved
Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 65.5 C (150 F), must be suitably insulated where necessary to prevent injuries. Lag exhaust section ahead of water intake.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 June 2025
Resolved 11 June 2025
Resolution: Operator lagged exhaust
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 28 May 2025 Resolved
Boundaries that separate machinery spaces from accommodation spaces, service spaces, and control spaces must be lined with noncombustible panels or insulation approved in accordance with 164.009 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Insufficient packing for bulkhead penetration.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 11 June 2025
Resolved 11 June 2025
Resolution: Operator sealed bulkhead penetration.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 28 May 2025 Resolved
A vessel on a lakes, bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry: (1) three hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with 160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant; and (2) three hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance with 160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. Operator missing one orange smoke signal.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 June 2025
Resolved 11 June 2025
Resolution: Operator acquired one orange smoke signal.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 10 March 2025 Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a dry dock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel shall conduct dry dock examination in conjunction with certificate of inspection. Vessel is restricted from carrying passengers until completion of dry dock examination.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel completed dry dock examination.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 7 February 2024 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. Vessel did not have first aid kit onboard. Place first aid kit onboard.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of first aid kit onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Training and qualification MLC - Personnel safety training
Issued 7 February 2024 Resolved
An EAP training program must be conducted for the employer's crewmembers and supervisory personnel. The training program must include at least the following elements: the effects and consequences of drug and alcohol use on personal health, safety, and work environment; the manifestations and behavioral cues that may indicate drug and alcohol use and abuse; and documentation of training given to crewmembers and the employer's supervisory personnel. Supervisory personnel must receive at least 60 minutes of training. Designated supervisor did not have supervisory training. Receive training.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 29 February 2024
Resolution: Received evidence that vessel master completed training.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 February 2024 Resolved
Except as allowed by paragraph (d) of this section, each life jacket must be approved in accordance with either § 160.002, § 160.005, or § 160.055 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.155 or 160.176. 04 child lifejackets had worn retro reflective tape. Renew tape on identified lifejackets, vessel restricted from carrying child passengers unless appropriate lifejackets are onboard the vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of repaired lifejackets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 February 2024 Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with § 160.050 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.150. Lifering's grab line was deteriorated. Replace grab line.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 February 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of replaced lifering.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 7 February 2024 Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Vessel does not have emergency broadcast instructions. Place emergency broadcast instructions at radio station.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 February 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of emergency broadcast instruction at oeprating station.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 7 February 2024 Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment, other than small buoyancy compartments, under all practicable conditions. Sluice valves are not permitted in watertight bulkheads. FWD bilge pump and operating station indicator light was not operational. Repair bilge pump and indicator light.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of oeprational bilge pump light.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 7 February 2024 Resolved
A power-driven vessel underway shall exhibit a masthead light forward and a sternlight. Vessel's masthead light (anchor light) was not operational. Repair light. Vessel is restricted to daylight operations only and is prohibited from operating in restricted visibility
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Received photographic evidence of operational light.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 24 January 2023 Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard condition. Vessel did not have emergency instructions onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 February 2023
Resolved 30 January 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 24 January 2023 Resolved
A vessel on lakes, bays and sounds, or rivers route must carry: three hand red flare distress signals. Vessel was missing two red flares.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 February 2023
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: New flares onboard
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 24 January 2023 Resolved
On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) numbers and letters at the entranceway to that deck. Signage prohibiting passengers from upper deck was damaged and is required to be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 February 2023
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: New sign installed leading to upper deck.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 24 January 2023 Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Vessel was missing light at operating stand.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 February 2023
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: Headlight installed at operating station.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 January 2023 Resolved
Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. Ring life buoy markings are faded and need to be relabeled.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 February 2023
Resolved 24 January 2023
Resolution: Re-labeled life ring.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 January 2023 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 [name withheld] of the fire bucket's lanyards was significantly deteriorated and requires replacement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 February 2023
Resolved 30 January 2023
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 12 March 2021 Resolved
A hatch exposed to weather must be watertight. Gasket on chain locker hatch is worn. Replace gasket.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 28 March 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 12 March 2021 Resolved
Flares must be stowed in a portable watertight container. Container onboard is not watertight. Provide watertight container.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 March 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 March 2021 Resolved
Each type I life jacket must be marked with type I retroflective material. Existing tape is worn on 4 life jackets. Replace retroflective tape.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 19 March 2021
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 23 March 2020 Resolved
Emergency escape hatch was not adequately secured, port aft portion of hatch was separating from superstructure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2020
Resolved 9 April 2020
Resolution: Repaired hatch
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 March 2020 Resolved
Bracket securing ventilation in engine room was broken. Replace bracket and adequately secure ventilation closure.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2020
Resolved 9 April 2020
Resolution: replaced bracket
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 23 March 2020 Resolved
Vessel's Radiotelephony certificate expired in February. Informed owner/operator of requirements and guidelines for replacement.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 April 2020
Resolved 10 April 2020
Resolution: signed certificate from FCC technician rvcd and verified by MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 March 2020 Resolved
Life jacket stowage was not labeled in accordance with CFR requirements.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 9 April 2020
Resolution: renewed label
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 March 2020 Resolved
Engine fuel filters were not equipped with drip pan or flame shield.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 April 2020
Resolved 9 April 2020
Resolution: replaced filter
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 19 December 2017 Resolved
Replace eye wash.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 January 2018
Resolved 25 January 2018
Resolution: Verified that eye wash was replaced.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 19 December 2017 Resolved
Place copy of current drug consortium letter onboard along with consortium policy.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 January 2018
Resolved 25 January 2018
Resolution: Verified that a copy of current drug consortium letter was onboard vessel.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 19 December 2017 Resolved
Replace 01 adult life jacket.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 January 2018
Resolved 25 January 2018
Resolution: Verified that 01 adult lifejacket was replaced.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 19 December 2017 Resolved
Replace coursing to ladder for flying bridge access and place no passenger sign.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 January 2018
Resolved 25 January 2018
Resolution: Verified that coursing was placed at top of ladder with appropriate signage.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Tanks
Issued 11 June 2017 Resolved
Install new approved pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 June 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Verified new approved pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system was properly installed and tested.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Bearing
Issued 11 June 2017 Resolved
Replace wasted belt in way of water cooling system.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 June 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Verified wasted belt in way of water cooling system was replaced.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 7 June 2017 Resolved
Need supervisor training. IAW 46 CFR 16
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 July 2017
Resolved 24 July 2017
Resolution: Provided proof of supervisory training completion
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 7 June 2017 Resolved
Log daily radio checks. IAW 46 CFR 184.502
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 July 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Verified daily radio checks are being logged.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Equipment
Issued 7 June 2017 Resolved
Need 01 Alcohol test strip. IAW 46 CFR 16.240
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 July 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Verified alcohol test strips are onboard.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 7 June 2017 Resolved
Need Aspirin and ammonia inhalants for first aid kit. IAW 46 CFR 184.710
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 July 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Verified asprin and ammonia inhalants were updated in first aid kit.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 7 June 2017 Resolved
Need Coast Pilot [name withheld] and tides. IAW 46 CFR 184.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 June 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Verified Coast Pilot and Light List has been updated.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 7 June 2017 Resolved
Wires under pilot house need wire supports. IAW 46 CFR 183.340
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 July 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Verified wires under pilot house were properly supported.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Tank
Issued 7 June 2017 Resolved
Both fuel fills need to be bonded. IAW 46 CFR 182.455
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 July 2017
Resolved 24 July 2017
Resolution: Fuel fills were satisfactorily bonded.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Battery
Issued 7 June 2017 Resolved
Generator starting battery needs to have permanent type connections; remove wing nuts. IAW 46 CFR 183.350
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 July 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Verified permanent type connectors were installed.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 7 June 2017 Resolved
Repair/replace anchor, port and FWD masthead lights. IAW 46 CFR 183.420
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 July 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Verified that anchor, port and FWD masthead lights were repaired/ replaced.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Overcurrent Device
Issued 7 June 2017 Resolved
Generator derated placard posted on generator and generator derated at 80%. IAW 46 CFR 183.320(b)(2)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 July 2017
Resolved 20 June 2017
Resolution: Verified that generator derated placard was in place and generator was properly derated.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › General
Issued 5 December 2016 Resolved
In accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice IAW 46 CFR 176.800, Re-seal back up rudder in the aft corner & reseal four screw holes on upper deck aft SBD corner. Correct by 16DEC16.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 December 2016
Resolved 9 December 2016
Resolution: Received evidence that owner sealed holes.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Location
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Provide one B-I portable fire extinguisher for machinery space; locate just outside exit IAW 46 CFR 181.500
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2016
Resolved 3 March 2016
Resolution: Operator provided additional B-I extinguisher at operating station.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Provide approved first aid kit IAW 46 CFR 184.710 (First aid kit onboard had items missing and was not water-tight)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: Replaced with new approved first aid kit.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Paints/Varnishes/Other Finishes
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Remove all flammable material from accommodation spaces IAW 46 CFR 147.45(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: All flammable/combustible items were removed from vessel
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Escape Route Signs
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Label emergency exit (on vessel’s bow) on both sides IAW 46 CFR 185.606
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: Owner installed new signs on interior and exterior of emergency escape
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Replace fwd bilge pump under accommodation space with approved bilge pump IAW 46 CFR 182.520
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: Replaced with approved Rule pump.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Remove or properly cap and enclose in a junction box dead end wires under benches in cabin (both sides), lazarette, and under console IAW 46 CFR 183.200
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: All dead ended wires were removed or capped and enclosed as requested
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Properly secure all sagging/hanging wires in lazarette, under accommodation space, forepeak IAW 46 CFR 183.200
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: All sagging wires were properly secured.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Storm Rail
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Properly attach storm rail on port bow by forepeak tank/space IAW 46 CFR 177.920
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: Secured storm rail.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Properly label all lifejacket stowage locations with adult or child and quantity IAW 46 CFR 185.604(f)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: All life jacket stowage locations were properly marked.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Properly separate adult and child life jackets IAW 46 CFR 180.78
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: Child and adult life jackets were seperated by a board under the STBD seat.
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Waste Receptacles
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Replace or remove trash cans. Replace with non-combustible cans IAW 46 CFR 177.405(f)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2016
Resolved 3 March 2016
Resolution: Proper waste receptacles provided.
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Anchor Shackle
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Add mousing/securing wire on all shackles IAW 46 CFR 184.300
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: Mousing/securing wire was added to schackles on anchor.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Make bulkheads in engine room vapor tight IAW 46 CFR 177.405
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: Owner used expansion foam to make bulkheads vapor tight.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Provide updated DAPI (Drug and Alcohol prevention) letter, employee assistance program information and training IAW 46 CFR 16.401
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2016
Resolved 3 March 2016
Resolution: Vessel in compliance with DAPI regulation for enrollment and training.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Provide current FCC station license IAW 47 CFR 80.13
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: Provided current FCC station license
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Provide current FCC safety radiotelephony certificate IAW 47 CFR 80.59
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: Provided current FCC radiotelephony certificate
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Provide rails/guards not more than 12" apart on tower and at top of ladder to upper deck not more than 4" apart IAW 46 CFR 177.900
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 March 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: Added plastic covered wire ropes as rails on tower 12 inches apart. Only added one course above ladders.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Replace stern light (burned out) IAW 46 CFR 183.420
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 12 February 2016
Resolved 25 February 2016
Resolution: Fixed a loose connection on the stern light. Operational test sat.
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Valve
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Lock MSD valve in closed position when not pumping at a shore facility IAW 33 CFR 159
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2016
Resolved 3 March 2016
Resolution: MSD overboard locked
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Lube Oil Low Pressure Alarm
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Repair/replace oil pressure gauge at operating station in cabin IAW 46 CFR 182.410(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2016
Resolved 3 March 2016
Resolution: Gauges operable.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Engine RPM Gauge/Indicator
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
Engine RPM, Jacket water temperature, and lube oil pressure gauges must be provided for (readily visible) at the operating station at the vessels "tower" operating station, the "tower" operating has no gauges IAW 46 CFR 182.410
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2016
Resolved 3 March 2016
Resolution: Added jacket water temp and oil pressure gauges at upper operating station.
Operations/Management › Passenger Operations › Safety Orientation
Issued 12 February 2016 Resolved
No passengers shall be allowed on the vessels second deck, atop the cabin roof, unless or until proof is provided (via stability letter/testing) to allow such IAW 46 CFR 178.210
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2016
Resolved 5 May 2016
Resolution: Conducted simplified stability test on 28APR2016. Completed all calculations and verifications to complete stability letter on 05MAY2016.

Casualty record · 1

11 June 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6190540
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 FUN (2017). 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.