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SALLY RIDE
SALLY RIDE is a 2016 research vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 2014, most recently in January 2026, along with 25 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2025.
Records from 2014 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 22 January 2026.
- Built
- 2016
- Last inspected
- 22 January 2026
- Documentation
- Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2025
Identity
1246681
9695171 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
WSAF
1232966
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UNITED STATES
369140000
Maury page id
psix-1232966
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded1
Years with a record
11 calendar years (2014–2026)
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 Research Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
Documentation record
Tonnage as PSIX records it2641 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
792 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
792 - Convention (Subpart B), Net 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
WSAFMMSI 369140000 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 November 2025, expires 11 December 2035
WDI5200MMSI 369111000 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 8 December 2015, cancelled 8 December 2015
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
22 January 2026
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8300908
20 August 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8214337
19 August 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8213381
17 April 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8113642
5 March 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8121915
1 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8270635
12 December 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8046594
24 June 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7941718
7 December 2023
Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7836598
30 October 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7816405
10 August 2023
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7806124
11 June 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7713489
15 May 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7689293
31 March 2023
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7660341
26 October 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7584528
29 August 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7546673
20 April 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7436059
2 April 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7167351
8 March 2021
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7148082
15 June 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6977261
12 December 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6873005
2 May 2019
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6701732
5 April 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6656326
29 January 2019
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6618832
21 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6545766
15 May 2018
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6415255
17 August 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6266308
10 August 2017
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6236314
25 April 2017
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6132232
17 June 2014
Construction Oversight · MARPOL Annex V Examination · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MTSA/ISPS Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4891512
Deficiency record · 25
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 22 January 2026
Resolved
Marine Employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crew members on inspected vessels. Vessel only had up to 2023 proof of enrollment. Provide current proof of enrollment for all employees in a safety sensitive position on the SALLY RIDE.46 CFR 16.230(a)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Bridge operation
Issued 22 January 2026
Resolved
Each vessel must have a simple operating instructions with a block diagram, showing the change over procedures for remote steering gear control systems and steering gear power units, permanently displayed on the nav bridge and in the steering gear compartment. 33 CFR 164.35 (k)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Oil record book
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
The COTP or OCMI may require the vessel operator of any vessel that is required to have transfer procedures under § 155.720 to amend those procedures if the COTP or OCMI finds that the transfer procedures do not meet the requirements of this part. Transfer procedures found to contain inaccurate tank capacities/soundings in the description of the transfer system. 33 CFR 155.760(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Every oil tanker of 150 gross tonnage and above, and every other ship of 400 gross tonnage and above shall be subject to the surveys specified below: an annual survey within 3 months before or after each anniversary date of the Certificate, including a general inspection of the structure, equipment, systems, fittings, arrangements and material referred to in paragraph 1.1 of this regulation to ensure that they have been maintained in accordance with paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of this regulation and that they remain satisfactory for the service for which the ship is intended. Vessels IOPP Form A found to include tanks which have been removed from the vessel and with incorrect capacities listed for the remaining tanks. MARPOL Annex I/6.1.4
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
Waste receptacles shall be constructed of non-combustible materials with no openings in the sides or bottom. Plastic trash cans found in galley and scullery areas that require replacement. 74 SOLAS (20) II-2/4.4.2
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 April 2025
Resolved
All automatically or remotely controlled or monitored vital systems addressed by part 62 of this subchapter must be subjected to tests and inspections to evaluate the operation and reliability of controls, alarms, safety features, and interlocks. Test procedures must be submitted to the Coast Guard for approval. 46CFR61.40-1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 5 March 2025
Resolved
Vessel had a blackout due to low fuel oil pressure. Identify the cause of the failure and enact a permanent repair.
Cite: 46 CFR 188.20-1; 46 CFR 58.01-35.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 4 March 2024
Resolved
The integrity of any deck in way of a stairway, shall be maintained by means of “A” or “B” class bulkheads and doors at one level. The integrity of a stairtower shall be maintained by “A” class doors at every level. The door shall be of the self-closing type. Holdback hooks will not be permitted. Holdback hooks found installed on the A60 fire screen door protecting the Port Auxiliary Machinery Room and the Starboard MSD Room. Remove unapproved holdback hooks.
46 CFR 190.07-10(d)(4)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 4 March 2024
Resolved
Piping subject to internal head pressure from oil in the thank must be fitted with positive shutoff valves located at the tank. The quick closing fuel oil supply valve for the Port (#2) Fuel Oil Purifier failed to close upon remote actuation. Valve was overhauled and tested satisfactory.
46 CFR 56-50-60(d)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 4 March 2024
Resolved
The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards. Fuel oil filters for Diesel Generators (#1-#4) missing metallic plugs on installed drain valves.
46 CFR 190.05-3
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sickbay
Issued 4 January 2024
Resolved
Each vessel which in the ordinary course of its trade makes voyages of more than 3 days duration between ports and which carries a crew of 12 or more must be provided with a hospital space. The hospital must have a toilet, washbasin, and bathtub or shower conveniently situated. Toilet in hospital space was disconnected due to work being performed. Captain stated crew was waiting on delivery of parts to reinstall the toilet.
46 CFR 190.20-35
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 August 2022
Resolved
Hydraulic power-operated steering gear shall be provided with a low-level audio/visual alarm for each hydraulic fluid reservoir with indicator relays on the bridge and engine control room. Steering pump B unit did not indicate any low-level hydraulic alarm when tested. Must rectify to the satisfaction of Class/Coast Guard and incorporate test procedures in the vessel PTSP.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 April 2022
Resolved
Hydraulic power-operated steering gear shall be provided with a low-level audio/visual alarm for each hydraulic fluid reservoir with indicator relays on the bridge and engine control room. Steering pump B unit did not indicate any low-level hydraulic alarm when tested. Must rectify to the satisfaction of Class/Coast Guard and incorporate test procedures in the vessel PTSP.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo ports and other similar openings
Issued 20 April 2022
Resolved
All hatchways shall be fitted with hatch covers of steel or other equivalent material and such covers shall be water-tight. It was observed that a make-shift clamp was installed on cargo hatch cover to main engine space. Must show that cargo hatch cover meets water-tight standards to issuing ICLL authority.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 8 March 2021
Resolved
Vessel currently has Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTP's) approved by DNV-GL and dated March 27th, 2017. Vessel is not classed with DNV-GL and numerous pen and ink changes have been made to the procedures. Submit new / updated PSTP's for approval. Approved for testing by next annual inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 15 June 2020
Resolved
Repair defective hose on the #3 SSDG oil supply crankcase breather housing. 46 CFR 190.05-3
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 15 June 2020
Resolved
Replace cracked oil supply crankcase breather housing on the #1 SSDG. 46 CFR 190.05-3
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 June 2020
Resolved
Install approved non-conductive electrical mat in front of ground detection panel in switchboard space. 46 CFR 111.30-11.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 15 June 2020
Resolved
Remove all devices used to mislead water tight door indicators. Ensure indicator sensors work properly in all sea conditions. Calibrate sensors properly if failing in heavy weather. 46 CFR 170.270(e)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP)
Issued 15 June 2020
Resolved
Correct IOPP Supplement to include Incinerator Sludge Tank as a means to collect oil residue. MARPOL 73/78 Annex I Regulation 12.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
The machinery, boiler and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended and shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts, hot surfaces and other hazards. The compressor or intake portion of the turbo and associated intake piping and manifolds for all four propulsion generators are not insulated posing a hazard to the persons on board as the surfaces were found to be at 238 degrees Fahrenheit during the time of the inspection. Provide heat insulation to all eight turbo intake portions piping and manifolds operating above 150 degrees Fahrenheit. SOLAS 74 (2014 Amend.) II/1/26.1
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 15 April 2019
Resolved
Each telegraph instrument must meet the protection requirements of 46 CFR 111.01-9 of this chapter. ( e) Each system must have an alarms which- (1) Automatically sounds and visually signals a loss of power to the system; (2) is on the navigating bridge; and (3) has a means to reduce the audible signal from 100 percent to not less than 50 percent IAW 46 CFR 113.35-5(d)(e).
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 13 February 2019
Resolved
The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to minimize fire hazards. Two locations were found in transducer room where structural fire protection for multi cable transits contained gaps/holes. Conducted proper repairs to fire boundaries.
46 CFR 190.05-3
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
NAME: Vsl is broadcasting NAME with Vsl type precursor (NAME must not include Vsl type precursors, e.g. F/V, M/V)
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Echo-sounding Device
Issued 10 August 2017
Resolved
Echo-depth sounder was not functioning during annual exam. Tech onboard, but could not fix issue.
Casualty record · 1
1 March 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 8270635
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.