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AL WERNER

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named AL WERNER

AL WERNER is a 1971 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 1994, most recently in April 2026, along with 18 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2007.

Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 April 2026.

Built: 1971
Last inspected: 21 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 30
Deficiencies: 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2007

Identity

536350

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WCP9230

111991

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367129460

Maury page id

psix-111991

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations25

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 25 calendar years (1994–2026)

The 30 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)40.1 ft × 13.1 ft × 6.8 ft

Registered tonnagegross 23 / net 15

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderBREAUX'S BAY CRAFT INC · LOREAUVILLE LA, UNITED STATES · built 1971

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 5 December 2025 · expires 31 January 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 it15 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
23 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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

WCP9230MMSI 367129460 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 13 February 2025, expires 9 February 2035

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 · 30

21 April 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8302324

15 April 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8089352

30 April 2024 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7888357

16 February 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7619263

8 March 2022 COI Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7389843

15 March 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7139245

29 April 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6939225

16 April 2019 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6663476

26 April 2018 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6394251

9 March 2017 Drydock Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6099454

14 April 2016 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5851341

27 March 2008 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3172279

9 March 2007 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2861061

3 June 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2378419

29 November 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2247630

16 May 2003 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1794820

30 April 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1783661

30 May 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MIDET HARVEY CANAL DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1623317

31 January 2001 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1457874

13 April 2000 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1455838

2 July 1999 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1099986

10 May 1999 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1402866

1 April 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 665605

8 January 1998 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1442654

7 April 1997 Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1380814

12 April 1996 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1398437

16 January 1996 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 875784

17 March 1995 Administrative

Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 870302

19 January 1995 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1420940

25 April 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1462392

Deficiency record · 18

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

Issued 30 April 2024 Resolved

Propulsion machinery shall 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 designed limitations. MI observed reduction gear front seal leaking on port engine. Port engine repair and operational testing to the satisfaction of attending USCG marine inspector prior to vessel movement. 46 CFR 182.05-1 Code 60, Prior to movement.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 30 April 2024
Resolved 3 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced reduction gear seal, no leaks indicated during engine operations.

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

Issued 16 February 2023 Resolved

All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspections. Positive electrical cable attached to the STBD M/E starter batteries was found significantly chaffed and burned. Renew. 46 CFR 183.01-15(a) 60c

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 16 February 2023
Resolved 6 March 2023
Resolution: Cable was renewed and rerouted to avoid repeating the same damages.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 16 February 2023 Resolved

Marine inspector shall examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, watertight bulkheads, and weather deck. Numerous cracked welds on structural member found in E/R including: Port M/E mount, bottom longitudinals, and supports for M/E cooling system. Repair. 46 CFR 176.25-5(a)(1) 16c

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 March 2023
Resolved 23 February 2023
Resolution: Members were welded. All Sat.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking

Issued 16 February 2023 Resolved

Marine inspector shall examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, watertight bulkheads, and weather deck. Cracks in welds and along the weather deck were found at forward corners of the pilothouse. Repair. 46 CFR 176.24-5(a)(1) 16c

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 March 2023
Resolved 6 March 2023
Resolution: Deck reweld and conducted NDT. All sat.

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

Issued 29 April 2020 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirments of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel had oil leaking out of the rear main seal of the gear box.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 15 May 2020
Resolved 18 May 2020
Resolution: Received video of engine operating with no oil leak.

Engineering

Issued 30 April 2003 Resolved

Make vent covers accessible allowing them to cover engineroom vents if necessary. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Vent Covers

Condition: Design Flaw
Due 1 June 2003
Resolved 16 May 2003
Resolution: Ladder in way of vent cover was modified to allow accessibility to vent cover.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents

Issued 30 April 2003 Resolved

Provide original certificate of inspection for vessel. Marine inspector will sign annual endorsement (01MAY03) when found. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Certificate of Inspection

Condition: Unknown
Due 1 June 2003
Resolved 16 May 2003
Resolution: Duplicate COI will be reissued as the original cannot be found.

Electrical

Issued 30 April 2003 Resolved

Properly label compass light on switchboard panel. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: compass labeling

Due 1 June 2003
Resolved 16 May 2003
Resolution: Compass light switch properly labeled.

Engineering

Issued 10 May 1999 Resolved

PROVIDE UL APPROVED MARINE TYPE FUEL WATER SEPARATORS FOR PORT ENGINE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1999
Resolved 10 May 1999

Electrical

Issued 10 May 1999 Resolved

REMOVE ALL DEAD END WIRES AND CABLES THROUGHOUT VESSEL.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 May 1999
Resolved 10 May 1999

Construction/Loadline

Issued 8 January 1998 Resolved

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF BILGE PUMPING SYSTEM.

Condition: Unknown
Due 8 January 1998
Resolved 8 January 1998

Engineering

Issued 8 January 1998 Resolved

PROVIDE GUARDS OVER BELTS ON BOTH MDE'S.

Condition: Unknown
Due 8 January 1998
Resolved 8 January 1998

Documentation

Issued 8 January 1998 Resolved

PROVIDE FCC STATION LICENSE AND FCC SAFETY RADIO TELEPHONY CERTIFICATE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 8 January 1998
Resolved 8 January 1998

Engineering

Issued 8 January 1998 Resolved

PROVIDE EXHAUST COOLING ALARMS AS PER 46 CFR 182.425(B)(5).

Condition: Unknown
Due 8 January 1998
Resolved 8 January 1998

Documentation

Issued 7 April 1997 Resolved

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PASSENGER VESSEL IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF ITS CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION IN THAT A REINSPECTION WAS NOT CONDUCTED WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD PRESCRIBED; 18 DAYS OVERDUE FROM 20MAR97 TO 07APR97.

Condition: Unknown
Due 9 April 1997
Resolved 9 April 1997

Construction/Loadline

Issued 7 April 1997 Resolved

REPAIR OR REPLACE THRU HULL VALVE IN CREW LOUNGE BILGE OUTBOARD VALVE STARBOARD SIDE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 8 April 1997
Resolved 10 April 1997

Navigation

Issued 7 April 1997 Resolved

PROVIDE UPDATED CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS PER 46CFR184.420

Condition: Unknown
Due 8 April 1997
Resolved 10 April 1997

Documentation

Issued 19 January 1995 Resolved

CONDUCT SIMPLIFIED STABILITY TEST IN PRESENCE OF MARINE INSPECTOR.

Condition: Unknown
Due 19 January 1995
Resolved 19 January 1995

Casualty record · 1

2 August 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3021558

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.