MICHAEL W BEHRENS

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

MICHAEL W BEHRENS is a 2011 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 33 inspections since 2016, most recently in October 2025, along with 15 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2024.

Records from 2012 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 October 2025.

Built: 2011
Last inspected: 16 October 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 33
Deficiencies: 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 4 investigations · 2012–2024

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 16 October 2025

Recorded inspections33

…physical examinations27

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded1

Deficiencies 15 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

1233456

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WDJ-3363

1094886

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1094886

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)150.9 ft × 52.0 ft × 12.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 79 / net 53

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)150.9 ft × 52.0 ft × 12.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 390 / net 117

BuilderSOUTHWEST SHIPYARD LP · HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES · built 2011

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portPORT ARANSAS, TX

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 8 May 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it390 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
79 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
117 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
53 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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 · 33

16 October 2025 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8253835

21 July 2025 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8191335

13 December 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8048309

27 September 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8010492

29 February 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7872161

27 November 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7830061

26 October 2022 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7598644

14 August 2022 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7533506

2 March 2022 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7404732

15 February 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7396839

10 December 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7109709

30 September 2020 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7068487

6 July 2020 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6999115

18 May 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6955412

3 February 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6901622

13 October 2019 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6835074

6 August 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6826773

20 April 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6667403

26 March 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6649906

21 February 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 6629496

5 February 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6620129

3 February 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6620886

18 December 2018 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6599830

17 October 2018 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6563274

1 February 2018 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6347687

28 May 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6161662

5 May 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6149333

17 April 2017 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6129319

13 March 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6103699

27 February 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6095750

8 November 2016 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6042624

26 September 2016 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6004636

8 September 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5995257

Deficiency record · 15

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)

Issued 15 December 2023 Resolved

Must be fitted with any type of penetration or opening except penetrations may be made if they are located as high and as far inboard as practicable and they have a means to make them watertight. Found improperly installed watertight cable transits in the collision bulkheads for steering gear spaces #1 and #2. Repair to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector. Prior to movement. 46 CFR 179.310 (A) (2)

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 22 December 2023
Resolution: Received photos of the corrected deficiences from vessel rep. Repairs were satisfactory.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)

Issued 15 December 2023 Resolved

The number of penetrations in a watertight bulkhead must be minimized. A penetration in a watertight bulkhead must be as high and as far inboard in the bulkhead as practicable, and made watertight. Found improperly installed watertight bulkhead for shaft alley spaces #1 and #2. Repir to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector prior to movement. 46 CFR 179.320 (c)

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 28 December 2023
Resolution: Provided pictures of new rox blocks installed.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 15 December 2023 Resolved

Be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 milimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing and other damage. Found multiple wires in steering gear #1, starboard side that are not secured or supported every 24 inches. Repair to the satisfaction of the USCG Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 183.340 (b)(4)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 January 2024
Resolved 22 December 2023
Resolution: Received photos of the corrected deficiences from vessel rep. Repairs were satisfactory.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 14 August 2022 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its design limitations. Received report that the forward main engine lost propulsion while the vessel was in service. Troubleshooting of the cause must take place and repairs must be made to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 August 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced turbo charger and main air flap.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 7 July 2020 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its design limitations. Received report that #2 main engine lost propulsion while the vessel was in service. Troubleshooting of the cause must take place and repairs must be made to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to carrying passengers.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 July 2020
Resolved 5 August 2020
Resolution: Swapped out affected engine (which was determined to require complete overhaul) for in-kind engine, power trials complete, all sat.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems

Issued 4 February 2020 Resolved

A fire pump must be capable of both remote operation from the operation station and local operations at the pump. The pressure gauge located at the operations station shows no pressure when the pump is on. Local gauge shows 120 psi. Pump is the electrically driven pump and is redundant to the mechanically operated pump.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 March 2020
Resolved 9 March 2020
Resolution: Replaced sending unit for the electrical pump pressure gauge on the bridge.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 13 October 2019 Resolved

Propulsion Machinery must be capable of operating at constant marine load. While conducting mooring evolution the vessel reported losing power from Main Diesel Generator. Prior to carrying passengers/cargo vessel must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI that it is able to meet all operational requirements.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 16 October 2019
Resolution: Technical report was provided and testing was conducted satisfactorily.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 26 March 2019 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load. Vessel reported that while underway engine secured itself momentarily, Vessel used alternate engine to station keep while engineer started failed engine without any further incident. Prior to carriage of passengers vessel shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI that main propulsion equipment meets all operational requirements.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 April 2019
Resolved 1 April 2019
Resolution: Technician removed/replaced #5 injector and resolved the misfire which was causing the shutdown.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 3 February 2019 Resolved

The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. Prior to carrying passengers, the vessel's applicable machinery must be inspected and tested to determine if alarm indications can be replicated.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 February 2019
Resolved 5 February 2019
Resolution: Inspected and tested machinery. All tests and inspections passed operations test. Cleared 835.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Gear, Timing

Issued 28 May 2017 Resolved

Your vessel reported an unexpected shutdown of the port main engine while carrying passengers. All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from machinery failure. Identify cause of failure of the port main engine and demonstrate proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 May 2017
Resolution: Replaced 02 sensors which were out of range, and tested to the satisfaction of attending MI.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator

Issued 20 April 2017 Resolved

Vessel reported a loss of power on the #2SSDG. The #2SSDG had a problem earlier in the week and had effected repairs this morning to clear the previous CG-835. This evening the loss of power occured again. The #2SSDG must be maintained to provide services necessary for the safe operation of the vessel. Identify the cause of the second failure and effect repairs, demonstrate proper operation.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 May 2017
Resolution: Inspected #2 SSDG new control wiring harness that was installed and vessel was op-tested by company rep [name withheld] Verified maintenance report and witnessed operations of #2 SSDG. Tested SAT.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Power Requirement

Issued 17 April 2017 Resolved

Vsl reported loss of power from #2 Auxiliary generator. As a result, #1 aux gen picked up electrical load and propulsion was not effected. The #2 Auxiliary generator must be maintained to provide sevices necessary for safety under normal and emergency conditions.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 April 2017
Resolution: Vessel crew identified loose battery terminal connection. #2 and #1 Auxiliary generators were tested individually under normal load condition to the satisfaction of attending MI.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle

Issued 13 March 2017 Resolved

Missing Holdback devices on escape scuttles.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel had hold back device installed on all emergency escape scuttles. Tested Sat (operational test)

Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Linkage

Issued 27 February 2017 Resolved

Engine Failed during operation of vessel. Determine source of failure and repair to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 27 March 2017
Resolved 27 February 2017
Resolution: Plug locked in place with strain relief to reduce weight of cable.

Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Linkage

Issued 27 February 2017 Resolved

Temporary repairs established for safe operation of vessel. Effect permanent repairs by due date.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 April 2017
Resolved 5 May 2017
Resolution: Vessel Rep had proper locking clips installed for engine wiring harnesses.

Casualty record · 4

22 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4432747

20 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4739257

9 November 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4752540

29 February 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7872161

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.