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MISS BRENDA

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

MISS BRENDA is a 1974 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 34 inspections since 2004, most recently in December 2025, along with 40 deficiencies.

Records from 2004 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 December 2025.

Built: 1974
Last inspected: 16 December 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 34
Deficiencies: 40 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

559802

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WDJ5638

130670

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367789790

Maury page id

psix-130670

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations29

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded1

Years with a record 19 calendar years (2004–2025)

The 34 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)46.0 ft × 15.0 ft × 6.3 ft

Registered tonnagegross 29 / net 20

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderBREAUX'S BAY-CRAFT INC · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1974

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portHOUMA, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 11 June 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 it29 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
20 - 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 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

WDJ5638MMSI 367789790 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 19 May 2017, expires 19 May 2027

WDD5664MMSI 367161680 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 January 2007, cancelled 25 March 2017

WYT8904MMSI not assigned · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 26 October 1994, cancelled 11 December 2004

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.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 34

16 December 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8279178

9 December 2025 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8277033

24 March 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8098524

31 January 2024 Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7858702

29 November 2023 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7832433

18 April 2023 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7670760

3 May 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7443408

8 March 2022 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7407516

22 April 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7180405

28 April 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6944888

23 April 2020 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6942746

8 March 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6641281

22 January 2019 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6613081

23 April 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6397234

22 February 2018 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6360137

20 April 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6127771

19 April 2016 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5857770

23 March 2016 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5837738

28 October 2014 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5012835

20 June 2012 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4350129

2 December 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4200324

7 January 2011 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3922544

25 March 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3439720

20 January 2009 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3397557

8 January 2009 COI Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3391002

1 May 2008 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3196385

16 November 2007 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3126679

25 October 2007 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3091450

23 January 2007 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2863299

1 February 2006 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2628459

16 January 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2575859

6 December 2005 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2546662

5 May 2005 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2350230

12 February 2004 COI Inspection · Simplified Stability Test · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1946158

Deficiency record · 40

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 26 March 2025 Resolved

Main propulsion machinery shall be installed in a manner to protect against fire. Oil pressure sensor on starboard main diesel engine had steady drip of fuel, presenting potential fire hazard. Cite not listed in MISLE, below is cite for deficiency Cite: 46 CFR 182.01-5 OLD "T"

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel owner procured new oil pressure sensor and replaced the leaking sensor on the port MDE. Verified that the sensor no longer leaks fuel at reattendance.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)

Issued 26 March 2025 Resolved

At each inspection, marine inspector shall examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull. Pinhole leak was found forward of check valve on the AC drain line. Cite not listed in MISLE, below is cite for deficiency Cite: 46CFR 176.25-1 (a) OLD "T"

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 April 2025
Resolved 27 March 2025
Resolution: Third-party technician arrived the following day to repair pin hole leak. Vessel owner submitted photo evidence of repairs; weld is satisfactory.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 26 March 2025 Resolved

Vessels that operate beyond three miles from the coastline must have an approved EPIRB installed in a float free arrangement. Hydrostatic release unit and EPIRB battery were found to be expired. Renew EPIRB and hydrostatic release prior to moving beyond 3 miles from coastline. Until deficiency is resolved, routes are restricted to within 3 nautical miles of shore.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 March 2025
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Batteries in EPIRB were replaced and a new hydrostatic release was installed. See attached tech report.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 26 March 2025 Resolved

Ring life buoys shall be marked with vessel's name. Ring life buoy on aft weather deck was missing vessel's name. Cite not in MISLE, below is cite for deficiency. Cite: 46 CFR 185.30-5 (c) OLD "T"

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 April 2025
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel owner stenciled the life ring.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 26 March 2025 Resolved

A vessel must comply with applicable requirements issued by the FCC set forth in 47 CFR Part 80. Vessel's required FCC Safety Radiotelephony certificate was expired.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 26 March 2025
Resolved 26 March 2025
Resolution: Third party technician arrived and issues certificate during MI attendance.

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

Issued 25 March 2024 Resolved

All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in charge Marine Inspection. During the 31 JAN 2024 Dry Dock / Internal Structural Exam Marine Inspectors observed an open HVAC electrical panel and required operator to install a backing plate on the electrical panel. Marine Inspectors received notification on 22 MAR 2024 that a temporary plastic bin had been installed to satisfy the above requirement. The material was deemed not suitable for continued usage by Marine Inspectors. Provide a permanent backing plate to remove the electrical shock hazard for crew members and/or passengers. 46 CFR 183.01-15

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 April 2024
Resolved 12 April 2024
Resolution: Operator provided photo evidence of installed backing plate.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 31 January 2024 Resolved

Remove fuel oil, engine oil, and steering hydraulic fluid buildup from all vessel bilges. Repair leaking fuel oil valve on STBD main engine and inspect other fuel oil lines for leaks and / or excessive wear. Install chaffing gear in machinery space as necessary to prevent excessive wear or line punctures. Relocate survey hoisting gear stowed in rudder compartment. Repair machinery space watertight bulkhead fittings. Install backing plate on accommodation space void HVAC electrical panel. *All Work list items are to be rectified prior to receiving Dry Dock credit.* 46 CFR 176.15-5 (OLD T)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Cleared worklist items 1-5. HVAC backing plate worklist item has been re-issued as a non-worklist CG-835V form requirement within this same activity.

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)

Issued 27 December 2023 Resolved

A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident that is, or is likely to become, a serious marine incident as defined in § 4.03–2 of subchapter A of this chapter shall comply with the requirements of § 4.06 in subchapter A of this chapter. Coast Guard marine inspector found expired alcohol test strips on vessel.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 January 2024
Resolved 29 December 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep aquired new unexpired alcohol test strips and has placed onboard.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 18 April 2023 Resolved

Life floats shall be conspicuously marked with vessels name, marking shall be 1 ½” letters and numbers and shall include number of personal allowed. Vessel’s life-float did not have marking.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 May 2023
Resolved 20 April 2023
Resolution: Labeled properly

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus

Issued 18 April 2023 Resolved

Each survival craft on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediate use. Water-lights on both life-float and life-ring buoy were not working.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 25 April 2023
Resolved 20 April 2023
Resolution: Vessel replaced batteries in lights, all sat.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 8 March 2022 Resolved

A vessel must have one or more ring life buoy. Found ring life buoy on board to require new line, proper markings and an operable light. CITE: 46 CFR 180.70

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep sent photo of corrected deficiency showing proper markings and light.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats

Issued 8 March 2022 Resolved

Each life float must be secured to the vessel by a painter and a float free link. The life float was found to have improper painter line, weak link was not attached and not secured to the vessel. Paddles missing. Water light inoperable. CITE: 46CFR 180.20-1(a), 180.15(a)

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel master purchased paddle and replaced painter line.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 28 April 2020 Resolved

Bilge Alarm in rudder room was OOC. Bilge alarms should have visual and audible functionality from the bridge.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 April 2020
Resolved 28 April 2020
Resolution: All vsl Bildge alarms are operational.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 28 April 2020 Resolved

Life float is missing paddle and needs serviced due to fraying lines and worn tape.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2020
Resolved 6 May 2020
Resolution: Life Float Serviced, all SAT.

Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Discharge Hose/Tube

Issued 23 April 2018 Resolved

Replace hose on fire extinguisher located on the port side of the aft deck.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2018
Resolved 27 April 2018
Resolution: Verified compliance via image.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight

Issued 23 April 2018 Resolved

Replace broken waterlight.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2018
Resolved 27 April 2018
Resolution: Verified compliance via image.

Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications

Issued 23 April 2018 Resolved

Provide updated charts.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2018
Resolved 27 April 2018
Resolution: Verified compliance via image.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (exhaust)

Issued 23 April 2018 Resolved

Replace missing clamp for flexible hose located on the port engine exhaust.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2018
Resolved 27 April 2018
Resolution: Verified compliance via image.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm

Issued 23 January 2007 Resolved

Demonstrate proper operation of bilge alarm.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 November 2007

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service

Issued 23 January 2007 Resolved

Port aft extinguisher missing service tag.

Due 23 February 2007
Resolved 23 January 2007
Resolution: Replaced with serviced extinguisher.

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights

Issued 23 January 2007 Resolved

Forward navigation light extinguished.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 January 2007
Resolution: Bulb replaced.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping

Issued 23 January 2007 Resolved

double hose clamp required on discharge piping.

Due 23 February 2007
Resolved 16 November 2007

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link

Issued 1 February 2006 Resolved

Provide proper weak link for lifefloat.

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 28 February 2006
Resolved 23 January 2007

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose

Issued 1 February 2006 Resolved

Replace fuel hoses on generator.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 February 2006
Resolved 23 January 2007

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping

Issued 1 February 2006 Resolved

Repair bilge piping.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 February 2006
Resolved 23 January 2007

Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Vent Pipe

Issued 1 February 2006 Resolved

Replace flame screen on fuel vent.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 28 February 2006
Resolved 23 January 2007

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 1 February 2006 Resolved

Provide metal wire supports where indicated in engine room.

Condition: Improper Installation
Due 28 February 2006
Resolved 23 January 2007

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld