CHARLESTON

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

CHARLESTON is a 2013 offshore supply vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 9 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2016 and 2026.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 April 2026.

Built: 2013
Last inspected: 20 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 24
Deficiencies: 9 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 3 investigations · 2016–2026

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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 20 April 2026

Recorded inspections24

…physical examinations21

…with no type recorded3

Deficiencies 9 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 9 calendar years (2016–2026)

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

1244722

9688582

WDG9298

1223770

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1223770

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)106.8 ft × 66.5 ft × 10.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 194 / net 132

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)106.8 ft × 66.5 ft × 10.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 761 / net 228

BuilderCONRAD SHIPYARD LLC · MORGAN CITY, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2013

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 28 April 2026 · expires 30 April 2027

Service, as the file records itOffshore Supply Vessel

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

Tonnage as PSIX records it194 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
761 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
132 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
228 - Convention (Subpart B), 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 · 24

20 April 2026 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8352981

15 April 2026 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8349939

14 April 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8352725

16 December 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8274451

24 January 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8069063

14 January 2024 COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7851634

29 November 2023 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7831253

10 May 2023 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7685603

10 May 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7718992

15 February 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7634233

16 November 2021 MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7351787

8 November 2021 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7347459

23 January 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7130632

19 January 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7126538

14 January 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7125305

14 January 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7142265

5 December 2019 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6867750

23 November 2018 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6587077

24 October 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6294372

13 January 2017 Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6071901

4 November 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6035454

12 October 2016 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6021514

12 October 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6022081

16 February 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5811299

Deficiency record · 9

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

Issued 15 April 2026 Resolved

The owner or operator of an OSV shall make the vessel available for inspection by a marine inspector following an accident affecting the effectiveness of equipment. The pad on the stern leg became detached while un-jacking. Vsl to proceed to port to conduct repairs to satisfaction of Coast Guard prior to further lifting operations.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 May 2026
Resolved 22 April 2026
Resolution: Repairs and NDT completed on Aft Leg Connections.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Stability/strength/loading information and instruments

Issued 15 April 2026 Resolved

When determining compliance with applicable stability requirements, the master shall ascertain the vessel's draft, trim, and stability as necessary; and any stability calculations made in support of the determination must remain aboard the vessel for the duration of the voyage. Vsl stabilty to be deemed safe for transit by CG prior to movement.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 15 May 2026
Resolved 16 April 2026
Resolution: Vessel provided stability calculations. MSU Houma and SERT reviewed & accepted.

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

Issued 10 May 2023 Resolved

If a generator provides electrical power for a vital system, at least two power-generating sets must be provided; both SSDGs currently not optional. Rectify issue prior to getting underway. 46 CFR 129.315(b)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 12 May 2023
Resolution: Tech report received; all engines operational. Fuel replaced and fuel lines cleaned.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 19 January 2021 Resolved

The self-igniting light for each life-float must be approve IAW 46CFR161.010. One of the vessel's self-igniting light had a crack in the bulb.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 January 2021
Resolved 19 January 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced the self-ignighting light with a new bracket for the life-float.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 19 January 2021 Resolved

Each portable fire extinguisher shall be maintained IAW 162.028 and be ready for use. The hose was wasted on the Starboard Engine Room CO2 extinguisher.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 January 2021
Resolved 19 January 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced CO2 fire estingisher hose with spare.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 19 January 2021 Resolved

Vessel shall ensure that pressure-indicating gages upper range be not less than 1.2 times nor more than 2 times the pressure relieving device. Vessel had the incorrect upper range on port and starboard pressure vessels.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 January 2021
Resolved 19 January 2021
Resolution: Vessel replaced both gauges with the appropiate gauges that are within the 1.2 to 2 times safety relief valve setting.

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

Issued 19 January 2021 Resolved

Vessel shall have a means at each propulsion engine of readily disabling the propulsion-control system to permit local operation. Vessel was not able to engage the clutch from the engine room to permit local operation.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 January 2021
Resolved 19 January 2021
Resolution: Vessel showed video of the propulsion clutching in and a signed statement from the master stating that the issue was fixed.

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

Issued 14 January 2021 Resolved

Owner shall make vessel available for an inspection after an accident and ensure repairs are made effectively. On 14Jan2021 L/B CHARLESTON received damage to stern leg after L/B MICHAEL EYMARD allided with the L/B CHARLESTON. Aft leg has inset/buckle iaw CG543 PL07-02 any buckling on legs must be repaired. Owner shall make repairs necessary to ensure liftboat leg is in satisfactory condition and fit for service intended.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 January 2021
Resolution: Completed oversight on hull and leg repairs. Received all associated non-destructive testing reports. Repairs satisfactory.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - operational damage

Issued 14 January 2021 Resolved

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 January 2021
Resolution: Repairs were monitored and inspected satisfactory by marine inspectors from MSD Lafayette. Reports and repair testing results loaded into damage survey activity.

Casualty record · 3

12 October 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 6022081

10 May 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7718992

14 April 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8352725

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.