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DOLPHIN V
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named DOLPHIN V
DOLPHIN V is a 1988 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2006, most recently in April 2025, along with 62 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations in 2011.
Records from 2006 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 9 April 2025.
- Built
- 1988
- Last inspected
- 9 April 2025
- Documentation
- Case Pending · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 62 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2011
Identity
1177312
WDM4497
790139
Flag
UNITED STATES
367093170 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-790139
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
…past their stated due date1
Years with a record
15 calendar years (2006–2025)
The 24 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)50.0 ft × 15.0 ft × 5.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 27 / net 22
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderWILLARD MARINE INC · ANAHEIM, CA, UNITED STATES · built 1988
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portTYBEE ISLAND, GA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationCase Pending · issued 31 January 2006
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 it27 - Simplified, Gross Ton
22 - Simplified, Net Ton
22 - Simplified, Net 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
WDC8796MMSI 367093170 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 17 December 2015, cancelled 18 April 2026
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 · 24
9 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8108635
18 July 2024
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7961317
28 March 2024
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7885006
1 July 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7737328
15 January 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7623852
17 October 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7578606
15 July 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7508835
8 June 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7469735
18 May 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7453917
1 September 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7302263
10 March 2020
DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6927982
1 October 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6824877
24 September 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6819776
19 September 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6815824
30 July 2019
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6742383
11 June 2019
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6710254
22 March 2018
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6376837
1 June 2017
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6148517
6 July 2016
DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5931231
10 June 2014
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4885327
11 June 2012
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4340754
2 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4098172
11 May 2009
Simplified Stability Test · Plan Review "T" Boat · Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3474564
22 February 2006
Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2590061
Deficiency record · 62
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 1 July 2023
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 drydock examination and an internal structural at least once every two years. Vessel is overdue for dry dock exam as of 31Jan2021
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
Unless otherwise specified, vessel owners must pay the fees required by this subpart before inspection or examination services are provided in accordance with
46 CFR 2.10-20(a). Vessel inspection user fees are not paid for inspection year 2022. Pay all user fees and provide documentary proof that payment was submitted before any further inspection or examination services are provided to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector . 46 CFR 2.10-20(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
The person in command of a documented vessel must have on board that vessel the original Certificate of Documentation currently in effect for that vessel. The Certificate of Documentation currently being used by this vessel is expired and is also documented in the name of the previous owner. Apply for a new Certificate of Documentation under the current owner to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to July 08, 2022. 46 CFR 67.313
46 CFR 67.321
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
Make repairs and properly install emergency fuel shut offs in way of both fuel tanks as discussed to ensure flow of fuel is completely secured in the event of an emergency. Demonstrate proper operation of the fuel shutoffs to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 182.455(b(4)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must have a Communications Act, Safety Radiotelephony Certificate as a result of a survey of all communications equipment on board in accordance with 47 CFR 80.59. The vessel either could not produce a Safety Radio Telephony Certificate or the Certificate onboard was invalid because ownership of the vessel changed. Submit to a Communications Act survey and obtain a new Communications Act, Safety Radio Telephony Certificate to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to July 8, 2022.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
No marine employer shall engage or employ any individual to serve as a crew member unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that employer as required by 46 CFR 16.210. During a review of the Marine Employers drug testing records on board, there were several persons identified that have been serving in safety sensitive positions on board without submitting to a pre-employment chemical test. Provide documentation that all individuals that have been identified have submitted to and received a negative test result for the pre-employment drug test and that each individual is enrolled in a random chemical testing program with his current employer to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector prior to July 8, 2022.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
The Coast Guard shall evaluate emergency drills to ensure that each crew member is familiar with his or her duties in case of emergencies including response to fires, man overboard and abandon ship in accordance with 46 CFR 185.520 and 46 CFR 185.524. Because of material deficiencies on two of the company’s vessels, the Coast Guard was unable to witness emergency drills during this annual inspection. Owner must make crew available to verify underway operation of equipment and witness emergency drills in the presence of attending Coast Guard Marine Inspectors prior to July 8, 2022.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 June 2022
Resolved
Unless otherwise specified in description or Action Code, The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 8th, 2022 if the deficienies issued on June 8th 2022 have not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. 46CFR176.107(c)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 2 June 2022
Resolved
Submersible electric bilge pump is permanently mounted. Vessel electric bilge pump is not permanently mounted. 46CFR182.530(e)(3)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 2 June 2022
Resolved
Vessels bilge pump had twist on wire nuts that were not being correctly used per 46CFR183.340(i). Replace with pressure type connectors that meet UL 486(A) (IE. Not heat shrink connections) per 46CFR183.340(b).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 1 June 2022
Resolved
Submersible electric bilge pump is listed by an independent
laboratory as meeting the requirements in UL 1113. Vessel replaced exisiting bilge pump with a non UL approved type. 46CFR182.530(e)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 18 May 2022
Resolved
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 18 May 2022
Resolved
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 May 2022
No resolution recorded
Owner must return the vessel to the approved plan installation or submit for approval of electrical installation plans utilizing MTN.01-03.CH-2 and PRG.E2-23.2021.05.26.Electrical Plans (Attached) to the Marine Safety Center (MSC). The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after 15JUL2022 if the plans are not submitted to MSC by that date. Upon approval of plans, the local Coast Guard inspectors will verify the workmanship and the installation matches what is on the plan to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. (835 Attached, please sign and email back)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Provide a suitable first aid kit that is either approved under CG Approval 46 CFR 160.041 or ensure the first aid kit has all the required items as listed in the approval. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 9th 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Provide proof of Fire fighting drills and training as required by 46CFR185.524. Firefighting drills and training shall be logged or documented with the date of the drill and training and general description of drill scenario and trading topics. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 9th 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Provide proof of Man overboard and Abandon ship drills and training as required by 46CFR185.520. Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or documented with the date of the drill and training and general description of drill scenario and trading topics. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 9th 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Provide proof crew training at least every 3 months as to the duties the crew member is expected to preform as required by 46CFR185.420. Crew training shall be logged or documented with the date and general description of the training topics. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 9th 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Provide a Communications Act, Safety Radiotelephony Certificate in accordance with 47 CFR 80.411 to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 9th 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Properly mark the storage location and amount of Adult and children's life jackets ensuring that they are separated so that children are not mistaken for adult life jackets in accordance with 46 CFR 185.604 and 46CFR180.78. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 9th 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
The fuel shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. Fuel shutoff valve for both tanks were not working, Corrected on the spot.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Engine room wire supports are not properly supported and does not meet minimum standard as described in 46 CFR 183.340(b)(4). Wiring must 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 vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 9th 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, except that the following hatches may be weathertight; A hatch on a vessel that operates only on protected waters. Ensure forward and port side midship hatch are weathertight. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 9th 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel forward horn had twist on wire nuts were not being correctly used per 46CFR183.340(i) and pressure type connectors that did not meet UL 486(A) (IE. Not heat shrink connections) per 46CFR183.340(b). The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 9th 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Employers must maintain records of chemical tests as provided in 49 CFR40.333 and must make these records available to Coast Guard officials upon request. Provide records of negative and cancelled drug test results and alcohol test results with a concentration of less than 0.02 for the last year. Additionally provide records of alcohol test results indicating an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or greater and Records of verified positive drug test results for the last five years. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 9th 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date; Light List. Light list is out of date. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 9th 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
By March 15 of the year following the collection of the data in paragraph (a) of this section, marine employers must submit the data on the form titled U.S. Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing MIS Data Collection Form. Reach out to your consortium and obtain 2019 report. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after July 9th 2020 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
An inspection for renewal of a
Certificate of Inspection is conducted
to determine if the vessel is in satisfactory
condition, fit for the service intended,
and complies with all applicable
regulations. Vessel inspection for renewal of a
Certificate of Inspection expires 19MAR2020. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector. Corrected 9JUN2020.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 10 March 2020
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). Vessels 1 fixed power pump is not operational. 46CFR182.520(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Vessels pre-engineered (Fireboy) fire extinguishing system protecting the machinery space does not shut down the main engine and does not meet the minimum standard of automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all engines that draw intake air from within the protected space in accordance with 46 CFR 181.420(a)(3). The vessel is restricted from carrying passengers until corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
****VESSEL RESTRICTED TO DAYLIGHT OPERATIONS ONLY *****
The vessel currently is utilizing an all around light for the stern light. Install a stern navigation light with an arc of visibility of 135 degrees.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Provide a suitable first aid kit that is either approved under CG Approval 46 CFR 160.041 or ensure the first aid kit has all the required items as listed in the approval. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after August 13, 2018 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Vessels has several dead end wires (Starboard side aft, red wires in the console) and does not meet the standard of minimizing accidental contact with electrical installations per 46CFR183.200(c) . The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after August 13, 2018 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Vessels machinery space ventilation does not have a closure device and does not meet the minimum standard of provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent as described in 46CFR182.465(h). The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after August 13, 2018 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Vessels hose clamp raw water port side is not double clamped and does not meet minimum standard as described in 46 CFR 182.430(e). Owner must ensure nonmetallic hoses used are double clamped. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after August 13, 2018 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Vessels nonmetallic Lube oil hose leading in to oil filter port side on port side is degraded and does not meet minimum standard as described in 46CFR182.720(e). Owner must replace hose with materials as described in the above site. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after August 13, 2018 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Port side engine room Lighting fixture did not have a have a guard and has dead end wires. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after August 13, 2018 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Vessel has 2 holes in the forward machinery space bulkhead that will allow the pre-engineered (Fireboy) fire extinguishing system upon discharge and does not meet the provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system as described in 46CFR182.465(h). The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after August 13, 2018 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Vessel must identify and repair source of oil leaks that is leading to an excessive accumulation of oil in the vessels bilges as required by 46CFR176.830(b)(2). After the source is repaired, vessel must clean bilges and replace discharge hose to the electrical submersible pump to prevent accidental discharge of oily mixtures. Vessel representatives must ensure that oily mixtures are retained on board in the vessels bilges and only discharged to a reception facility as described in 33CFR155.330, this will be facilitated by disabling the automatic feature on your electrical submersible pump. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after August 2, 2018 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 30 July 2019
Resolved
Vessels fire buckets did not have long enough lanyards attached to the handle in accordance with 46 CFR 181.610. The vessel will be restricted from carrying passengers after August 13, 2018 if the deficiency has not been corrected to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 11 June 2019
Resolved
Evaluate the areas of delamination identified below Provide a repair proposal, listing the materials, procedures and layup intended for repairs that is acceptable to this office to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspectors as describ. The following areas were identified and marked blue tape.
1. Portside 1 foot below deck approximately 6.2 feet from bow. Approximately 1in by 1in
2. Portside 1.2 foot below deck approximately 6 feet from bow. Approximately 1in by 1in
3. Port Quarter 3 foot below deck Delimitation approximately 5 in by 4in
4. Port Midships 1 foot below deck Delimitation approximately 1 in by 3ft
5. Port Quarter 3 foot below deck Delimitation approximately 5 in by 4in
6. Starboard Midships 1 foot below deck Delimitation
approximately 1in by 1 ft
7. Starboard Midships 1 foot below deck Delimitation
approximately 1in by 1 in
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 11 June 2019
Resolved
Identify source and remove the accumulation of oil IAW 46CFR 176.830(b).
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 11 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel hull has blisters on both Port and Starboard Side. Ensure proper repairs by draining all blisters, rinse with fresh water and let completely dry. Ensure that damaged are is grounded away, cleaned and coated with fresh resin as described in NVIC 8-87 to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspectors.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel water lubricated bearings on at the shaft hull penetration was completely un-seated and excessively worn on the viewable portions bearings of the and does not meet the minimum requirements that Rubber bearings must be renewed when any water groove is found to be half its original depth as required by 46CFR176.670. Replace Bearing.
(a) and MSM VOL II SEC B CH 3 D 8.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 June 2019
Resolved
Make all valves with through hull penetrations available for inspection per 46CFR171.119(b). Unable to verify 2 valves Port Side.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 11 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel will fail to undergo a annual inspection by 19JUN2019 which is past its 3 month anniversary date of 19MAR2019 as required by 46CFR176.500(b)(1). Vessel is restricted operating with passengers to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 29 March 2018
Resolved
Provide a means to manually activate the pre-engineered fixed gas system to the satisfaction of CG MI prior to carrying passengers. 46CFR181.420(a)(2).
Operations/Management › Bilge/Bilge System Management › Control of Oil Mixtures
Issued 29 March 2018
Resolved
Vessels bilge has excessive accumulation of oil that may create a fire hazard per 46CFR176.830(b).Identify and remedy prior to carriage of passengers.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm
Issued 29 March 2018
Resolved
Prior to carrying passengers, repair and demonstrate proper operation of the bilge high level alarm, visual indicator in accordance with 46 CFR 182.530 to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 29 March 2018
Resolved
Vessels ring life buoy is damaged and needs to be replaced per 46CFR180.70(a)(2) and ensure marking per 46CFR185.604(i) prior to carrying passengers. Cleared on the spot.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 29 March 2018
Resolved
Vessels floating light is not activating and need to be replaced. Ensure watertight meets 46CFR180.70(d). Vessel is restricted from nighttime operations until replaced. Deficiency, if not addressed prior to the allotted due date become prior to carriage of passengers.
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 29 March 2018
Resolved
Provide crew training at least every 3 months as to the duties the crew member is expected to preform including tiller operation. Crew training shall be logged or documented with the date and general description of drill prior to 12APR18. Deficiency, if not addressed prior to the allotted due date become prior to carriage of passengers.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
Remove all unused, dead-end or out of service wiring onboard to the satisfaction of the CG MI no later than 12APR18. 46CFR183.200 Deficiency, if not addressed prior to the allotted due date become prior to carriage of passengers.
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Radio Officer
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
Provide at least one crewmember that holds a Marine Radio Operators Permit on each vessel prior to 12APR18. Restricted to 1000 feet from shore. 47CFR80.159. Deficiency, if not addressed prior to the allotted due date become prior to carriage of passengers.
Personnel › Training › First Aid/CPR
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
Provide at least one crewmember on each vessel with CPR/First Aid training per NVIC 1-91 no later than 12APR18. Deficiency, if not addressed prior to the allotted due date become prior to carriage of passengers.
Documentation › Manifests/Lists › Emergency Checkoff List
Issued 22 March 2018
Resolved
Vessels emergency instructions do not address emergency tiller operations as required by 46CFR185.510(b). Create detailed emergency instructions for tiller operations no later than 12APR18. Deficiency, if not addressed prior to the allotted due date become prior to carriage of passengers.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
The vessel owner/operator was in violation of 46 CFR 176.500(b)(1) when he failed to have the DOLPHIN V inspected within 90 days of the anniversary date. The current COI was issued on March 19, 2015 and the owner did not contact the Coast Guard for inspection until July 5, 2016. The annual inspection was required no later than June 19, 2016.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of the stern navigation light.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Properly install and demonstrate proper operation of the port and starboard side running lights. The running lights are currently in a combination configuration which is only permitted for a vessel of not more than 40 feet.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Properly install lagging around all exposed pipe in way of the exhaust from the main engine to the point where the cooling water is introduced.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
Provide currently corrected charts and navigational publications for the area of operation.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls
Issued 10 June 2014
Resolved
During testing the system failed to automatically shut down engine. Also could not test over ride switch due to system not working properly.
Casualty record · 2
11 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4045786
2 July 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4098172
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.
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.