OPTI-EX

Industrial Vessel · Offshore class · Built 2010s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

OPTI-EX is a 2011 industrial vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 11 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2019.

Records from 2012 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 23 January 2026.

Built: 2011
Last inspected: 23 January 2026
Documentation: Case Pending · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 31
Deficiencies: 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2012–2019

Identity

1233712

8770364

WQJS419

1052777

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1052777

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations12

…administrative events15

…with no type recorded4

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2026)

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 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Offshore class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)252.0 ft × 252.0 ft × 137.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 10,917 / net 3,275

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)252.0 ft × 252.0 ft × 137.8 ft

ITC tonnagegross 10,917 / net 3,275

BuilderSAMSUNG HEAVY INDUSTRIES · GEOJE ISLAND, KOREA, REPUBLIC OF · built 2011

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionUNSPECIFIED

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portCOVINGTON, LA

Trade endorsementsRegistry

DocumentationCase Pending · issued 4 February 2026 · expires 31 March 2027

Service, as the file records itIndustrial Vessel

Hull formbarge (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it3275 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
10917 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
25 - Displacement, Gross 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 · 31

23 January 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8300592

12 September 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8236766

31 July 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Outer Continental Shelf National Center of Expertise · Activity 8199183

4 November 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8029491

14 August 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7982988

18 November 2022 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7671902

15 September 2022 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7671863

29 August 2022 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7577431

20 June 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7482247

15 March 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7424930

13 December 2021 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7367259

11 October 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7337791

9 September 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7309030

16 March 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7157574

18 January 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7142857

9 November 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7104900

27 May 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6962022

21 March 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6937613

11 February 2020 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6904375

1 August 2019 Spot Check

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6773512

15 July 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6809461

6 May 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6685721

7 February 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6621550

7 February 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · USCG Heartland District (ocs) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6650404

23 January 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6614190

22 January 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6613925

29 January 2018 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6613952

5 December 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6322639

29 September 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6012575

15 August 2016 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5956960

12 July 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5938297

Deficiency record · 11

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 5 January 2022 Resolved

Each space protected by a CO2 system must hav ethe following means for closing the openings to the space from outside the space: (1) doors... The latch on the door to the generator 9200 enclosure is broken, preventing positive closure. Fix to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 108.455

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 February 2022
Resolved 10 January 2022
Resolution: Received photographs of satisfactory repairs carried out to door latch.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 5 January 2022 Resolved

All power actuated valves required in an emergency to operate the vessel's machinery to maintain stability and operate bilge and firemain systems must have a manual means of operation. MOV SE-13 in the SE column is positioned in such a way as to prevent manual operation. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 56.501(g)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 February 2022
Resolved 24 January 2022
Resolution: Received photographs showing the valve was rotate to allow access for local manual operation.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Fire control plan - all

Issued 16 March 2021 Resolved

A review of the floating installation's fire control plan revealed inaccurate total and type of fire doors installed. Illustrates on the fire control plan must reflect the type of fire doors installed and fire equipment on board. Provide documentation of a revised plan for Coast Guard verification to attest fire boundaries and equipment on board.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 April 2021
Resolved 5 January 2022
Resolution: Satisfactorily reveiwed revised fire control plan that was signed and stamped by ABS.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 1 August 2019 Resolved

Fire and Gas detection system panel located along the back wall of the control room was observed inoperable. The system monitors the flash gass compressors located in the northeast quadrant of the facility. The system is emergency equipment that must be maintained and serviceable per manufacturer's requirements. Provide documentation that the sustem is operational and serviceable per manufacturer's requirements.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2019
Resolved 28 August 2019
Resolution: Unaproved system removed from facility.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 1 August 2019 Resolved

"A" class boundaries not being met. At least 04 "A" class doors were permanently held back by installed devices. Remove devices and keep doors closed except for transit.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 August 2019
Resolved 28 August 2019
Resolution: Removed all hold back devices.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats

Issued 29 January 2018 Resolved

Lifeboat #2 is missing data plate. 46 CFR 160.133-17

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 March 2018
Resolved 5 February 2018
Resolution: Proof of data plate provided.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats

Issued 29 January 2018 Resolved

Regulator relief valve on #2 Lifeboat suppled air system is blowing by. 46 CFR 108.520

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 March 2018
Resolved 5 February 2018
Resolution: Relief valve was replaced.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity

Issued 29 January 2018 Resolved

Cable run penetrations in control room were improperly installed. 46 CFR 180.133

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 March 2018
Resolved 5 February 2018
Resolution: Equipment was reinstalled.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 29 January 2018 Resolved

Distribution panels throughout the facility were missing index with amperage. 46 CFR 108.133

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 March 2018
Resolved 5 February 2018
Resolution: All panels were labeled.

Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Self-contained Air Support System

Issued 15 August 2016 Resolved

Air system has pin hole leak.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 August 2016
Resolved 22 August 2016
Resolution: Line replaced and tested sat.

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable

Issued 15 August 2016 Resolved

Cable transit missing blocks.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 September 2016
Resolved 15 September 2016
Resolution: Blocks replaced.

Casualty record · 2

14 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4413671

15 July 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6809461

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.

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.