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SALTY DOLPHIN

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

SALTY DOLPHIN is a 2005 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2025, along with 30 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2020.

Records from 2007 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 25 August 2025.

Built
2005
Last inspected
25 August 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
17
Deficiencies
30 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2007–2020
Also recorded as
1 other name

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 25 August 2025
Recorded inspections17
…physical examinations15
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 30 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 9 calendar years (2016–2025)
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

US Official No.
1169458
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDN4482
MISLE id
742796
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-742796

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)42.0 ft × 15.0 ft × 5.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 24 / net 19
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderPATTI SHIPYARD INC · PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES · built 2005
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portPENSACOLA BEACH, FL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 26 August 2025 · expires 30 September 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 it24 - Simplified, Gross Ton
19 - 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.
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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 17

25 August 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8217944
6 August 2024 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7975773
17 June 2024 Simplified Stability Test · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7936694
1 November 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Damage Survey · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7589093
9 June 2021 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7247315
15 January 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7125203
5 October 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7071753
16 September 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7080263
15 January 2020 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6889745
11 February 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6624093
3 January 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6605364
14 June 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6443903
25 October 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6295722
3 August 2017 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6229814
9 January 2017 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6068022
28 June 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5922880
11 May 2016 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5874229

Deficiency record · 30

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 August 2025 Resolved
Be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to bundling or retention of multiple cable installations, and not used as a means of support, except that on vessels of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet). MI observed excessive use of zipties for supporting multiple cable transit in 1) engine room, 2) Fuel tank void, 3) pilot house; replace with appropriate metallic support to MI satisfaction. 46 CFR 183.340
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 October 2025
Resolution: MI observed proper supports being installed in identified spacees.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 August 2025 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to: Minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts. Engine room receptacle mounted on ceiling had missing cover. 46 CFR 183.200(c)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 October 2025
Resolution: Receptacle had proper cover installed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 25 August 2025 Resolved
Each lighting fixture and lampholder must be fixed. MI observed light not permanently fixed hanging in vicinity of fuel tank bulkhead in engine room. Permanently mount or remove wiring with no exposed dead-end wires. 46 CFR 183.410(c)(2)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 October 2025
Resolution: Lighting fixture was removed and wires properly capped.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 25 August 2025 Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. MI observed minor exhaust leak coming from top vicinity of port engine. 46 CFR 182.430
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 3 December 2025
Resolution: Vessel mechanic identied bad fuel injector, replaced parts, and fixed exhaust leak.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 25 August 2025 Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump....provided that: the pump is permanently mounted. Vessel's 04 bilge pumps were observed not permanently mounted. Mount them so they are permanently fixed to the bottom of each space. 46 CFR 182.520(e)(3)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 October 2025
Resolution: Bilge pumps were permanently mounted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 August 2025 Resolved
Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible liquids or vapors are present, such as machinery spaces and paint lockers. MI observed non-vapor tight penetrations in the FWD bulkhead of the engine room. Make vapor tight to MI satisfaction. 46 CFR 177.405(e)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 31 October 2025
Resolution: Identified areas were made vapor tight.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 25 August 2025 Resolved
Starting motors, generators, and any spark producing device must be mounted as high above the bilges as practicable. MI observed loose generator mounts when conducting operational test. Operator tightened in MI presence. 46 CFR 182.410(a)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 October 2025
Resolution: MI observed generator mounts being tightened.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 25 August 2025 Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must: be installed in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. While attending vessel, MI observed fireboy interlock fail; upon electrically simulating activation, the engines properly secured but were able to be started without the override function being enabled.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 3 November 2025
Resolution: Video recieved of interlock functioning properly.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 5 October 2020 Resolved
no repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel or its machinery shall be made unless applicable requirements in this chapter are met. The procedures to be followed in notifying the Coast Guard about vessel repairs vary according to the type of vessel and service in which engaged. Vessel owner/operator notified CG that the vessel suffered damage due to Hurricane Sally in accordance with applicable regulatory cite. Vessel must make permanent repair/alteration to the satisfaction of the OCMI in accordance with 46 CFR 176.700(a).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 August 2024
Resolution: In reference to MISLE activity id: 7589093 USCG Inspectors stated vessel satisfactorily rectified work list items generated, cropping out unauthorized repairs and executing repairs under CG oversight.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 26 May 2020 Resolved
Scuttle to engine room had damaged/worn gasket that needs to be replaced in order to maintain watertight integrity.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 8 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel Owner, secured gasket, provided pictures to satisfaction of MI
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 26 May 2020 Resolved
Collision bulk head penetrations were not sealed for watertight fit. Secure to maintain watertight integrity.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 8 June 2020
Resolution: Penetrations in collision bulkhead were made watertight.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 May 2020 Resolved
Vessel generator had exposed wiring above rotating machinery. Electrical equipment must be installed to protect passengers, crew, and others persons.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 June 2020
Resolved 8 June 2020
Resolution: Vessel secured loose wiring above gen and main diesel engine.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 20 May 2019 Resolved
Stability letter was not posted for operator use. Post stability letter at operating station for use by operator.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2019
Resolved 3 June 2019
Resolution: Owner sent photograph of stability letter properly posted
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 20 May 2019 Resolved
Vessel did not have portable hand bilge pump. Provide 5GPM hand pump with suitable hose for use on vessel
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2019
Resolved 20 May 2019
Resolution: Vessel representative provided suitable hand bilge pump
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements
Issued 8 August 2017 Resolved
Post EAP hotline number.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2017
Resolved 20 September 2017
Resolution: Inspected.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Vent Pipe
Issued 8 August 2017 Resolved
Replace flame screen on both fuel tank vents.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2017
Resolved 20 September 2017
Resolution: Inspected.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 8 August 2017 Resolved
Wires need metal supports spaced not more than 2’ apart.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2017
Resolved 20 September 2017
Resolution: Inspected.
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 8 August 2017 Resolved
Life float water light tether needs to be at least 18’ in length.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 September 2017
Resolved 20 September 2017
Resolution: Inspected.
Communications › Radio Communications › VHF Radiotelephone
Issued 8 August 2017 Resolved
Install GPS to VHF-DSC and input MMSI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: VHF is installed with DSC and MMSI number.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 8 August 2017 Resolved
Forward fuel tank fill pipe needs to be electrically bonded at flexible sections.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 October 2017
Resolved 25 October 2017
Resolution: Filling tube metal connections is bonded.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 2 June 2016 Resolved
Fire extinguisher did not have required documentation. Provide maintenance logs for all fire extinguishers
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 28 June 2016
Resolution: Maintenance log and proper documentation was provided for all fire extinguishers.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Proof of Enrollment
Issued 2 June 2016 Resolved
Provide proof of enrollment and roster for all crewmembers in DAPI program
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 28 June 2016
Resolution: Proof of enrollment for all crewmembers in DAPI was provided.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 2 June 2016 Resolved
Provide proof of supervisory training for second master on EAP training
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 28 June 2016
Resolution: Proof of supervisory training was provided and EAP training.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Storm Rail
Issued 2 June 2016 Resolved
Provide suitable storm rails at ladder on second deck
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 28 June 2016
Resolution: Suitable storm rails were provided at ladder on second deck.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Location
Issued 2 June 2016 Resolved
Fire boy in engine room needs a better fixed base
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 June 2016
Resolved 28 June 2016
Resolution: Provided better fixed base for fire boy in engine room.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 20 May 2016 Resolved
Fire suppression system needs to be serviced.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 2 June 2016
Resolved 2 June 2016
Resolution: Replaced system with new and serviced fire suppression system
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 20 May 2016 Resolved
Contents inside first-aid kit expired replace with updated contents.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2016
Resolved 2 June 2016
Resolution: Replaced with updated first-aid kit
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 20 May 2016 Resolved
Fuel leaking from fuel manifold in ENG room
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2016
Resolved 2 June 2016
Resolution: Properly secured fuel leak
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules
Issued 20 May 2016 Resolved
Rules of the road Nav rules is outdated replace with updated copy.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2016
Resolved 2 June 2016
Resolution: Updated Rules of the road Nav rules
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 20 May 2016 Resolved
Engines were not ran and drills will need to be performed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 June 2016
Resolved 2 June 2016
Resolution: Engine was ran and drills were conducted

Casualty record · 2

16 June 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · 1 injured · activity 2973748
16 September 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7080263
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

EMERALD COAST (2007–2020). 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.