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GSF EXPLORER

GSF EXPLORER is a 1973 mobile offshore drilling unit. The Coast Guard has recorded 74 inspections since 1996, most recently in May 2012, along with 29 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 19 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2011.

Records from 1996 to 2012. Most recent: inspection, 10 May 2012.

Built
1973
Last inspected
10 May 2012
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

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WDD7518
120766
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UNITED STATES
367187510, 368503000 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-120766

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded31
Years with a record 16 calendar years (1996–2012)
The 74 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 14 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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 Offshore class in Maury's sources begin in 1978.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it8305 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
35264 - Dead Weight, Ton
1780 - Displacement, Ton
27686 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

WDD7518MMSI 367187510 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 May 2007, cancelled 15 July 2017
WCX5333MMSI 368503000 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 June 1997, cancelled 11 August 2007
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 · 74

10 May 2012 COI Inspection · ACP COI Oversight · Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock · Internal Structural Exam · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4290901
14 October 2010 ACP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3821766
5 January 2010 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 3663038
28 December 2009 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 3655775
22 December 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 3657066
23 March 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 3440533
23 December 2008 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 3384057
30 July 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 3315529
24 May 2008 ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 3206850
17 July 2007 ACP COI Oversight
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 2962290
12 September 2006 ACP Annual Oversight
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2776406
13 June 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2678848
7 June 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2673724
6 June 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2672050
3 June 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2680004
18 March 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2604753
18 October 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 2596570
11 August 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 2592447
19 May 2005 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 2317249
18 March 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2313507
15 March 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2313083
12 December 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2261306
2 December 2004 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2251853
26 July 2004 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2145555
10 June 2004 MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2094780
20 April 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2048480
30 December 2003 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1982834
13 September 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1907907
20 August 2003 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1882106
25 July 2003 Re-Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1856616
11 June 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1815084
4 April 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1769739
28 March 2003 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1764291
7 March 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1753976
25 January 2003 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1735298
23 December 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1783699
16 December 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1719553
27 November 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1716380
1 October 2002 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1682649
12 September 2002 Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1682144
11 July 2002 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1647121
1 June 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1709319
1 June 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1709340
21 March 2002 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1495764
26 February 2002 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1489527
23 February 2002 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1488667
31 January 2002 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1482990
20 August 2001 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1070470
17 July 2001 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1468231
11 May 2001 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1064296
11 May 2001 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1064312
19 January 2001 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1056720
24 July 2000 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1464960
8 July 2000 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1051766
29 June 2000 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1440363
24 February 2000 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 1046866
8 December 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 812319
17 November 1999 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 810756
1 September 1999 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 1098899
11 March 1999 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 806166
30 December 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 180528
22 October 1998 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 803958
22 October 1998 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 803959
13 September 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 52882
9 August 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 75941
31 July 1998 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1421586
17 July 1998 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 793815
9 July 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 770110
12 June 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 195419
12 March 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 156925
30 June 1997 Construction Oversight · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1398764
17 March 1997 Administrative
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 1094708
6 February 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1390436
31 December 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1394659

Deficiency record · 29

Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning
Issued 14 October 2010 Resolved
Properly man vessel in accordance with required manning on amended COI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 January 2011
Resolved 9 March 2011
Resolution: Vessel is manned per the COI.
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning
Issued 14 October 2010 Resolved
Conduct language test for all non-US marine crew personnel in accordance with 46CFR15.730.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 February 2011
Resolved 9 March 2011
Resolution: Language test completed on all foreign nationals in the marine crew. SAT
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Store-rooms
Issued 14 October 2010 Resolved
Make permanent repairs to bulkhead in forward warehouse to conform to A-0.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 February 2011
Resolved 9 March 2011
Resolution: Bulkhead has been modified and meets A-0 requirements.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Location/Position
Issued 14 October 2010 Resolved
Provide additional fire stations in forward warehouse to provide two hose coverage.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 February 2011
Resolved 9 March 2011
Resolution: Fire stations added to provide adequate coverage.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Duct Hatches
Issued 14 October 2010 Resolved
Provide approved drawings for A/C unit in SCR room to include required fire dampers.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 February 2011
Resolved 9 March 2011
Resolution: Drawings have been submitted. ABS to witness required modifications and carry as a condition of class.
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Workshops
Issued 14 October 2010 Resolved
Make permanent repairs to Mechanic's shop/Dry Stores bulkhead to meet A-0 criteria.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 February 2011
Resolved 9 March 2011
Resolution: Bulkhead has been restored to A Class.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 14 October 2010 Resolved
Complete USCG Reinspection between 05Jan and 05 Feb 2011.
Due 5 February 2011
Resolved 9 March 2011
Resolution: Re-inspection completed.
Documentation › Safety Management System › Conformity Maintenance Procedures
Issued 23 August 2010 Resolved
Conduct an audit of ISM by the Recognized Organization. Audit is to include all aspects of the rigs Safety Management System including pollution policy and rig maintenance.
Due 6 September 2010
Resolved 14 October 2010
Resolution: Audit was conducted by RO (DNV).
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 5 January 2010 Resolved
Operators shall verify through use of a qualified 3rd party fire system servicing/repair company thay fixed CO2 systems are in adherence with USCG/Class Society design & installation criteria; tests recommended/mandated by manufacturer & CFRs conducted. SEE MISLE ACTIVITY 3657066 EVIDENCE 021.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 23 February 2010
Resolved 22 April 2010
Resolution: Cleared through ABS as per ACP guidance.
Operations/Management › Vessel Safety Management › Maintenance of Ship/Equipment
Issued 5 January 2010 Resolved
Provide to USCG Activities Europe detailed comprehensive written documentation of the safeguards in place to protect crewmembers from the identified risk of unanticipated release of CO2 into the fixed CO2 system room and potentially adjacent spaces. SEE MISLE ACTIVITY 3657066 Rvidence 020.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 7 February 2010
Resolved 26 April 2010
Resolution: Administratively closed based on evidence submission.
Lifesaving
Issued 17 July 2001 Resolved
IN PRESENCE OF USCG INSPECTOR, CLASS SURVEYOR OR AUTHORIZED THIRD PARTY CONDUCT REQUIERED WEIGHT TEST ON NEW DAVIT FALLS (BOATS 1,2,3 & 4)
Condition: Unknown
Due 17 July 2001
Resolved 17 July 2001
Electrical
Issued 24 July 2000 Resolved
CLEAN OIL LEAK FROM EMERGENCY GENERATOR EXHAUST SYSTEM. RENEW GASKET AS NECESSARY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 August 2000
Resolved 22 August 2000
Fire Fighting
Issued 24 July 2000 Resolved
PROVIDE A-CLASS BOUNDARY DOORS IN GALLEY AND REMOVE HOLD BACKS ON EXISTING_x001C_A-CLASS DOOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 August 2000
Resolved 22 August 2000
Construction/Loadline
Issued 29 June 2000 Resolved
SUBMIT TO COMMANDANT, (G-MOC) VIA [name withheld], PROPOSAL TO ALLOW VESSEL TO ENTER INTO SEILOD PROGRAM BASED ON PRELIMINARY ISE AND UNDERWATERSURVEY CONDUCTED ON 29JAN00. SUBMIT UNDERWATER DIVE REPORT AND VIDEO TO [name withheld].
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 October 2000
Resolved 26 October 2000
Construction/Loadline
Issued 29 June 2000 Resolved
AT NEXT HULL EXAM VESSEL SHALL HAVE HULL "ROADMAPPED" TO SATISFATCION OF COGNIZANT [name withheld] SHALL BE OPENED FOR VISUAL EXAMINATION BY ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 June 2000
Resolved 29 June 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 1 September 1999 Resolved
Conduct a full load (100%) weight test of all lifeboats onboard vessel. Provide documentation that vessel complies with 46 CFR 199.190(j)(2) or endfor end all lifeboat falls no later than 23 November 1999.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 September 1999
Resolved 1 September 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 1 September 1999 Resolved
Provide documenation that all lifeboats have been operated/launched in accordance with 46 CFR 199.180(c)(5) & 199.180(c)(6).
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 September 1999
Resolved 1 September 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 1 September 1999 Resolved
Provide documenation that all liferafts have been serviced at periods not exceeding 12 months in accordance with 46 CFR 199.190(g).
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 September 1999
Resolved 1 September 1999
Documentation
Issued 1 September 1999 Resolved
Provide a copy of the vessel's International Loadline Certificate and Classification Certificate.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 September 1999
Resolved 1 September 1999
Construction/Loadline
Issued 31 July 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE STENCILLING IN WAY OF WATERTIGHT DOOR CLOSURE RODS IN RISER HOLD STATING "CLOSURE OF WATERTIGHT DOORS ONLY OPERATED FROM OUTSIDE SPACE" FOR ALL FOUR LOCATIONS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 November 1998
Resolved 7 December 1998
Unknown
Issued 31 July 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE CORRECTED OPERATING MANUAL TO USCG FOR APPROVAL PER 46 CFR 109.121.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 July 1998
Resolved 31 July 1998
Documentation
Issued 31 July 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE ABS STATEMENT OF FACT FOR REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE COMPLETED ON THRUSTERS/SEALS/SHAFTS WHILE VSL IN DRYDOCK THAT ATTESTS TO VESSEL'S SEAWORTHINESS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 July 1998
Resolved 31 July 1998
Lifesaving
Issued 31 July 1998 Resolved
PROPERLY REINFORCE PORT SIDE PLATFORM IN RISER HOLD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 November 1998
Resolved 7 December 1998
Electrical
Issued 31 July 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE PROPERLY INSTALLED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WITHIN MUD LOGGER'S SHACK IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE 46 CFR SUBCHAPTER "J" REQUIREMENTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 November 1998
Resolved 7 December 1998
Fire Fighting
Issued 31 July 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE CORRECTED SAFETY PLAN TO USCG FOR APPROVAL PER 46 CFR 107.305(V)._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 July 1998
Resolved 31 July 1998
Unknown
Issued 31 July 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE A SIMPLIFIED STRUCTURAL PLAN SHOWING AREA INCORPORATING DIFFERENT GRADES AND STRENGTHS OF MATERIALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PORTFOLIO IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 107.305 (HH)._x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 September 1998
Resolved 7 December 1998
Unknown
Issued 31 July 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE USCGE PLAN REVIEW FOR RIG RISER TENSIONER BOTTLES PER 46 CFR 58.60.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 September 1998
Resolved 7 December 1998
Construction/Loadline
Issued 31 July 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE ABS DECISION ON "TEMPORARY" DOOR INSTALLED IN WAY OF LADDER AT LOWER TWEEN DECK THAT DESCENDS INTO G-STORES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 November 1998
Resolved 7 December 1998
Unknown
Issued 31 July 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE APPROVED AS BUILT DRAWINGS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: PROVE PIPING/SHIP'SSERVICE TUBING IS COMPATIBLE W/ ATM GALVANIZED PIPE INDICATED ON DRAWINGS FOR CO2 PIPING, SHOW LOCATIONS OF ALL MANUAL CLOSURESFOR THRUSTER CANS, INDICATE PROPER ACTIVATION OF ALL THRUSTER CAN CLOSURES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 31 July 1998
Resolved 31 July 1998

Casualty record · 19

1 June 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 1709319
1 June 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 1709340
7 March 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1753976
4 April 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 1769739
13 September 2003Routine · role: Cargo Recipient · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 1907907
20 April 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2048480
11 August 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2592447
18 October 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2596570
13 June 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2678848
17 August 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3432048
30 July 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3315529
23 March 2009Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · activity 3440533
22 December 2009Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · activity 3657066
28 May 2010Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4070805
30 July 2010Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · activity 4070814
8 August 2010Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · activity 4095635
9 August 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4070823
27 April 2011Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · activity 4080747
30 April 2011Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · activity 4093357
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.

Recorded names · 1

GLOMAR EXPLORER (2002–2003). 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.