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NEW ROADS
NEW ROADS is a 1976 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 47 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 87 deficiencies and 10 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2010.
Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 14 May 2026.
- Built
- 1976
- Last inspected
- 14 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 87 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 10 investigations · 2002–2010
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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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
14 May 2026
Deficiencies
87 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
10 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
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Identity
577910
7527980
WDC9803
145694
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-145694
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)142.7 ft × 60.0 ft × 9.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 656 / net 446
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderEQUITABLE SHIPYARDS INC · MADISONVILLE LA, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBATON ROUGE, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 13 May 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 it656 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
446 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
446 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Inspection history · 47
14 May 2026
Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8373033
27 January 2026
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Vessel Attendance · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8302103
19 November 2025
Re-Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8271036
23 September 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8239420
10 September 2025
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8230810
28 August 2025
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8219898
21 August 2025
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8215126
10 June 2025
Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8156488
6 May 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8129400
10 April 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8106247
20 March 2025
In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8096799
12 February 2025
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8078694
15 January 2025
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8063979
20 December 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8049577
10 December 2024
Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8045766
24 September 2024
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8007965
26 August 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7989473
19 July 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7962180
20 June 2024
Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7938734
21 March 2024
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7882959
29 April 2022
Drydock Exam · Construction Oversight · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7440842
11 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7428468
9 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7345177
7 September 2021
Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7306339
25 May 2021
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7206433
9 February 2021
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7137678
24 November 2020
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7101505
9 November 2020
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7092161
15 October 2020
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7077878
16 July 2020
Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7007789
30 April 2020
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6946209
20 March 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6929599
14 November 2019
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6854343
2 October 2019
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6826632
4 June 2019
Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6702472
21 February 2019
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6629892
7 November 2018
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6576789
20 August 2018
Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6517797
22 May 2018
Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6437057
21 February 2018
MTSA Verification · Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6373002
11 January 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6372690
20 November 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6310231
10 October 2016
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Construction Oversight · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6020715
6 October 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6017765
10 May 2016
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5873657
22 April 2016
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5860398
2 February 2016
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5808954
Deficiency record · 87
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
The lifejackets stowage positions must be marked with the words “LIFEJACKETS” or “CHILD LIFEJACKETS” as appropriate. The MI observed the starboard aft box containing adult lifejackets weren't marked.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
Each entrance to a space storing carbon dioxide cylinders must be conspicuously marked as follows: Spaces storing carbon dioxide—“CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION.” Mark outside of the CO2 storage room door.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
The inspector shall examine all accessible parts of the vessel's hull, machinery, and equipment to be assured that it is in a satisfactory condition. MI observed
approximately 1 inch of standing water in the CO2 room.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 14 May 2026
Resolved
There shall be at least two means of escape from all general areas accessible to the passengers or where the crew may be quartered or normally employed. While testing the emergency escape from the port aft steering gear room the MI observed the escape hatch was seized.
Licensed engineer fixed the hatch while on scene.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 19 November 2025
Resolved
Vessels over 500 gross tons must have 02 fire pumps to provide firefighting water. The secondary (independent engine driven) fire pump would not operate. The secondary bilge pump was tested for use in the firemain system and may be used temporarily in lieu of a second fire pump. Repair secondary fire pump within 14 days.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 19 November 2025
Resolved
The material, design, workmanship, and arrangement must be equivalent to ABS standards for engineering systems. The port generator had a significant lube oil leak on the oil pressure sensor. Repair oil leak.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 November 2025
Resolved
Safety relief valves for air service shall be provided with a substantial lifting device so that the disk can be lifted from its seat. The lifting device on one of the relief valves for the start air system was not lifting the seat. Repair relief valve.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 19 November 2025
Resolved
Vessels required to meet stability standards of 46 CFR 170 subpart H must have audible/visual alarms on all Class 1 doors below the waterline. The alarm for the watertight door to the steering space was not working properly, alarming intermittently. Repair alarm.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 10 September 2025
Resolved
Oil tank piping must be fitted with a remotely controlled shutoff readily available outside the space. The port remote reach rod was inoperable when tested.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 10 September 2025
Resolved
Each hydraulic system must be provided with-(1) arrangements to maintain the cleanliness of the hydraulic fluid. The starboard steering ram had an excessive oil leak dripping into a containment pan that was full. Drain containment pan and repair oil leak on ram.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle. A whistle means any sound signaling appliance capable of producing the prescribed blasts. The vessel's sound producing appliance (horn) is inoperable. Prove proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector prior to operating in restricted visibility, but no later than 14 days.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
All lifesaving appliances and arrangements on passenger vessels must be in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter. At least one-half the total number of lifebuoys on the vessel must each be fitted with a self-igniting light approved under approval series 161.010. Floating water lights were found with improper batteries installed. Install proper batteries to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector no later than 14 days.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Embarkation arrangements rescue boats
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
All lifesaving appliances and arrangements on passenger vessels must be in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter. The rescue boat must meet the muster and embarkation arrangement requirements of 199.110. Each muser station and embarkation station must be adequately illuminated by lighting with power supplied from the vessel’s emergency source of electrical power. Rescue boat embarkation station lighting was found inoperable. Repair rescue boat embarkation lighting to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector no later than 14 days.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
Accommodations provided for officers and crew on all vessels shall be properly lighted. Numerous lights throughout the vessel are inoperable not providing for adequate lighting. Prove proper operation of all installed lighting fixtures to the satisfaction of attending USC Marine Inspector no later than 14 days.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
No person may operate any vessel equipped with installed toilet facilities unless it is equipped with an operable Type I, II or III device. The vessel's MSD pump air filter is completely clogged not allowing the system to operate as designed. Prove proper operation of the system to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector no later than 14 days.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must carry a certificate with a valid endorsement while subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge Act. The vessel's Bridge-to-Bridge Act Certificate is expired. Provide, onboard, a valid certificate no later than 14 days.
47 CFR 80.1005
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
Each valve must close with a clockwise moton of the hand wheel or operating lever. A keel cooler valve assembly will not properly close due to a broken stem. Prove proper operation of valve assembly to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 27 February 2025
Resolved
A gauge is required on a pressure vessel with the upper range no less than 1.2 times nor more than 2 times the pressure reliving device. The lower pressure vessel was missing the required pressure gauge. Install and test.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company verification, review and evaluation
Issued 27 February 2025
Resolved
A vessel owner or operator required by § 155.1035, § 155.1040, or § 155.5035 to have a response plan shall conduct exercises as necessary to ensure that the plan will function in an emergency. Both announced and unannounced exercises must be included. Provide proof of last exercise or conduct the required exercises (LADOTD NTVRP pg. 26).
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 27 February 2025
Resolved
A log for records of inspections and maintenance. Last entry in vessel maintenance log was 01/15/2025. Conduct and document inspections (lifesaving Maintenance Log).
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 February 2025
Resolved
At least half the lifebuoys on the vessel must have a self igniting light. The port pilothouse lifebuoy light was cracked and not serviceable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 7 February 2025
Resolved
Oil tank piping must be fitted with a remotely controlled shutoff readily available outside the space. The port remote reach rod was inoperable.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 7 February 2025
Resolved
Each opening in an exposed weather deck must be close weather-tight. The port rudder room escape hatch gasket was wasted.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 February 2025
Resolved
Battery wire installations must be installed to prevent loosening due to vibration. The wire for the battery on the 01 deck aft pilothouse had wingnuts. Secure with double nuts or locking nuts.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 February 2025
Resolved
Spaces storing carbon dioxide must be marked with "CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION."
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 10 December 2024
Resolved
ests and inspections shall be carried out during each periodic inspection and shall include proving the proper servicing of inflatable life rafts. Vessel's Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus (IBA) was past due for servicing. Ensure IBA is serviced prior to carriage of passengers.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 December 2024
Resolved
The material, design, workmanship, and arrangement must be equivalent to ABS standards for engineering systems. The keel cooler expansion joint on the port main engine was repaired using a piping patch instead of re-installing the proper expansion joint. Install proper expansion joint in piping.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 10 December 2024
Resolved
Each switchboard must meet the requirements of IEEE code
45-2002. Switchboard rear access is not locked.
Provide lock for access.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 10 December 2024
Resolved
A general alarm emergency signal must be located in the engine room and must be audible. The audible bell for the general alarm was not functioning in the engine room. Repair alarm bell.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 10 December 2024
Resolved
Electrical installations on vessels must ensure protection of crew from electrical hazards. Junction box in galley and CO2 room were missing and/or were missing securing screws. Repair junction boxes.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 10 December 2024
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided to allow crew to find their way to survival craft and embarkation stations. Emergency lights at the rescue boat were not operating. Repair emergency lights.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
CO2 Lockout valve- The master or person-in-charge must ensure that the valve is locked open at all times, except while maintenance is being performed on the extinguishing system, when the valve must be locked in the closed position. The CO2 System lockout valve was found to be in the closed position and padlock unlocked, during the inspection. Valve was opened and padlock locked prior to the completion of the inspection. 46 CFR 76.15-50(e)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 June 2024
Resolved
Personnel lifesaving appliances- Attachments and fittings. Lifebuoys must have the following attachments and fittings: (D) Of a breaking strength which is not less than 5 kilo-newtons (1,124 pounds-force); and (E) Is, if synthetic, a dark color or certified by the manufacturer to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. The lifeline was found to deteriorating and fraying at the time of inspection.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
Onboard training, musters, and drills must be in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.
An abandon-ship drill and a fire drill, as described in § 199.180, must be conducted on each passenger vessel at least weekly. Vessel shall conduct Abandon-ship and fire drill prior to operations.
Item must be completed to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 November 2021
Resolved
Each vessel must carry a life jacket that meets required approvals for each person on board. Replace 09 unserviceable adult life jackets and 01 unserviceable child life jackets. Passenger count is reduced to 140 passengers until life jackets are replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 9 November 2021
Resolved
Each inflatable lifesaving appliance must be serviced every 12 months. Additionally, every hydrostatic release must be serviced every 12 months. Both IBA and HSR are due for service by 30 NOV 2021. Service IBA and HSR on or before 30 NOV 2021.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats
Issued 9 November 2021
Resolved
Each rescue boat must be ready to launch within 5 minutes. Tending lines for rescue boat launching are worn and need to be replaced, which may hinder launching operation. Replace lines.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
Lifebuoys must have self igniting lights attached to at least one-half of the required number of life buoys. A self-igniting light was detached from the life buoy. Re-attach light.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
Each hand portable fire extinguisher shall be marked with a number and location where stowed. Renew extinguisher marking on port bow main deck extinguisher.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
Additional life jackets for persons on watch shall be stowed at manned watch stations. Crew life jacket locker, which is required to have 6 life jackets for the crew, only contained 3 life jackets. Add 3 approved and equipped life jackets to crew life jacket locker.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
The material, design, workmanship, and arrangement must be equivalent to ABS standards. Under ABS Standards, machinery installation is to function satisfactorily under operating conditions and be free from detrimental operating phenomena. Repair leaking cooling water hose on starboard main engine.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
Non-metallic flexible hose may be used in lube oil systems where flexibility is required in lengths not exceeding 30 inches. Lube oil sensors for both main diesel engines and both reduction gears have flex hoses in excess of 30 inches. Re-pipe or reconfigure system to ensure that flex hose lengths do not exceed 30 inches. If piping is installed, ensure piping is an approved, steel type of pipe. Make repairs prior to next COI Inspection (November of 2021).
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 25 May 2021
Resolved
There must be two means of escape from all areas accessible to passengers. Repair door to starboard passenger area prior to any passengers using or accessing the space.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 25 May 2021
Resolved
The bulkheads of a vessel required to have Type I or II subdivision must be watertight below the bulkhead deck. Additionally, bilges must be kep to a minimum content at all times. Starboard dripless shaft seal is leaking approximately 0.5 pints per minute when shaft is turning. Also, pump excess water out of steering space.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 May 2021
Resolved
Each cable installation must meet IEEE 45-2002. Each
vertical cable must be supported every 610mm with metal
straps. Electrical installations on vessels must ensure protection of crew from electrical hazards. Repair loose wiring for General Alarm light, secure or repair wiring near light above port reduction gear, and repair cut wire beside door between engine room and shaft alley.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 25 May 2021
Resolved
At each inspection, the inspector shall examine the bilges in the machinery space to ensure there is no accumulation of oil that might create a fire hazard. Engine room bilges were filled with oily residue and oily water. Remove excess oil, oil soaked rags, and oily water from engine room bilge and from under machinery.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 25 May 2021
Resolved
The material, design, workmanship, and arrangement must be equivalent to ABS standards. Under ABS Standards, machinery installation is to function satisfactorily under operating conditions and be free from dangerous vibration and other detrimental operating phenomena at speeds within the operating range. Determine and repair source of excessive vibration on port engine (causing inboard exhaust pipe to vibrate excessively).
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 May 2021
Resolved
The general construction and arrangement of the vessel shall be to minimize fire hazards. Also, the material, design, workmanship, and arrangement must be equivalent to ABS standards. Starboard main engine has an exhaust leak. Repair exhaust leak.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 May 2021
Resolved
The general construction and arrangement of the vessel shall be to minimize fire hazards. Repair oil leak on port engine crankcase breather (inboard side).
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 November 2020
Resolved
Each navigation light must meet the technical details of the applicable navigation rules. Masthead light was not visible during inspection. Prove satisfactory operation of masthead light.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 12 November 2020
Resolved
The minimum sound pressure levels for the emergency alarm tone in interior and exterior spaces must be a sound level of not less than 80 dB(A) measured at 10 feet on the axis. General alarm bell on the stern vibrated but did not ring during inspection. Repair to satisfaction of Coast Guard.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 12 November 2020
Resolved
There must be at least two sources of power for the electric equipment of each fire detecting and alarm system. Prove operation of emergency back up power source for alarm panel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Each liferaft must be arranged for float-free launching. A hydrostatic release used in a float-free arrangement must be approved under approval series 160.162. Hydrostatic release for vessel's only IBA was expired. Replace hydrostatic release.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Life jackets must be readily accessible. Life jacket stowage positions must be labeled " LIFE JACKETS". Extra crew life jackets in crew lounge were in a locked container and the container was not labeled. Remove lock from container and properly label container.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided to allow crew to find their way to survival craft and embarkation stations. Emergency light on aft deck was not operating.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Each cable installation must meet IEEE 45-2002. Each
vertical cable must be supported every 610mm with metal
straps. Electrical installations on vessels must ensure protection of crew from electrical hazards. Repair loose light switch for steering gear space (hanging from wire)
and loose lighting fixture in shaft alley.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Each space used by crew must have lighting that provides for a safe working environment under normal conditions. Lights behind main switchboard are out, which makes area unlit. Repair lights.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
Electrical installations on vessels must ensure protection of passengers, crew, and other persons from electrical hazards. Ground detection system on main switchboard indicates electrical ground on 12 volt circuit and 115 volt circuit. Troubleshoot and repair electrical grounds.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 16 July 2020
Resolved
At each inspection, the inspector shall examine the bilges in the machinery space to ensure there is no accumulation of oil that might create a fire hazard. Engine room bilges were filled with oily residue and oily water. Remove excess oil and oily water from engine room bilge.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 30 April 2020
Resolved
Hydrostatic release device was expired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 March 2020
Resolved
STBD propeller has cracks at the base of three blades. Repair prop to the satisfaction of the MI.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm
Issued 14 November 2019
Resolved
An audible and visual alarm must activate in the machinery space upon overload of any steering motor. Alarm failed periodic test.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 14 November 2019
Resolved
Suitable guards shall be installed in way of dangerous places. Outboard of STBD Main Engine, a deck plate is missing. Replace deck plate.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 14 November 2019
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided to allow crew to find their way to survival craft and embarkation stations. Emergency lights on deck aft of wheelhouse were not operating.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 November 2019
Resolved
Electrical installations on vessels must ensure protection of crew from electrical hazards. Remove dead-end wires from beneath engine room console.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 November 2019
Resolved
Connections and terminations to all conductors must retain original electrical and mechanical properties of the cable to which they are connected. Battery charger mounted on back of engine room console is permanent equipment connected with a removable plug. Replace removable plug with permanent connection.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 2 October 2019
Resolved
During test of general alarm system, one of the four bells on the main deck, located on the aft side of the superstructure, did not sound as required by 46 CFR 113. The minimum sound pressure levels for the emergency alarm tone must be a sound level of not less than 80 dB(A) measured at 10 feet on the axis; and at least 10 dB(A) above background noise level when the vessel is underway in moderate weather.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Each vessel must carry a lifejacket for each person on
board and for persons on watch and for use at remotely
located survival craft stations. Replace two passenger
lifejackets and install the required second lifejacket
on the bridge and six lifejackets in the crew quarters.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Approved portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be installed in accordance with table 76.50-10(a). Service or replace two fire extinguishers in the engine
room and the one extinguisher in the passenger space.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Non-metallic flexible hose must be in accordance with SAE J1942. Fuel hose on starboard main diesel engine was beginning to chafe. Install protection against chafing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Spaces having a secondary means of escape which is not obviously apparent shall have a suitable sign in red letters "EMERGENCY EXIT" directing attention to such escape. Emergency escape route through steering space and shaft tunnel is not suitably marked. Repair escape markings.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Each switchboard must meet the requirements of IEEE code
45-2002. Switchboard rear access is not locked.
Provide lock for access.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Each cable installation must meet IEEE 45-2002. Each
vertical cable must be supported every 610mm with metal
straps. Some cables behind switchboard weren't strapped.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Each space used by crew must have lighting that provides for a safe working environment under normal conditions. Both lights in vicinity of Port Main Engine are out, which makes area unlit. Repair lights. Additionally, aft light is in disrepair (cover latches broken, feeder wire exposed). Repair light to make it electrically safe.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Suitable guards shall be installed in way of dangerous places. Outboard of STBD Main Engine, a deck plate is missing. Replace deck plate.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
The general construction and arrangement of the vessel shall be to minimize fire hazards. Also, the material, design, workmanship, and arrangement must be equivalent to ABS standards. Starboard main engine water pump is leaking oil excessively. Repair oil leak.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
The manufacturer's instructions for onboard maintenance of lifesaving appliances must be onboard the vessel. Provide a ship's maintenance schedule with instructions for weekly, monthly, and annual inspections of the vessel's rescue boat, rescue boat davit, inflatable buoyant apparatus, and general alarm system. Implement logkeeping procedures for all of the above listed inspections.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 16 November 2018
Resolved
At each annual inspection, the inspector must check all components of a fixed fire extinguishing system listed in table 71.25-20(a)(2). The fixed CO2 system must be tested and witnessed by an attending USCG Marine Inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 16 November 2018
Resolved
Vessel must have adequate emergency lighting as required by 46 CFR 112.15-5. Multiple emergency lighting stations were non-operational. Prove proper operation of emergency lighting to the satisfaction of attending USCG marine inspector. Provide portable flashlights for all crew until deficiency is rectified.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Marking
Issued 21 February 2018
Resolved
Properly tag bridge fire extinguisher IAW 46 CFR 78.47-30(a)
Lifesaving › Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus › Servicing
Issued 21 February 2018
Resolved
Perform annual service on inboard IBA or replace with serviced one.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 21 February 2018
Resolved
Replace two Adult size lifejackets in the port aft lifejacket locker IAW 46 CFR 199.70(1).
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 17 November 2017
Resolved
Upon arrival back to the vessels home port, and prior to placing the vessel back into service carrying passengers, contact the local OCMI and demonstrate fire, security and rescue boat operational drills to the satisfaction of the attending USCG marine inspector.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 17 November 2017
Resolved
Replace the power cable from the switch to the motor on the rescue boat davit, currently armor cable is frayed and "Fish Hooks" are a personnel hazard.
Fire Fighting › Firemans Outfit › Axe
Issued 17 November 2017
Resolved
Replace Broken glass on the fire axe container located on the fwd of the house on the main deck, this presents a personnel hazard. This 835 is not related to firemans outfit, none required, but the only place a fire axe is noted for the componet.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 6 October 2016
Resolved
Dry Dock inspection is expired; vessel is authorized to transit directly to the Port of New Orleans to conduct/complete the dry dock inspection. Vessel is not authorized to carry passengers until the dry dock inspection is complete to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing
Issued 15 May 2016
Resolved
Prior to putting vessel back into service or carrying passengers. Vsl to replace Port and Starboard shaft fwd and aft strut bearings. Make ready for inspection by USCG marine inspector.
Casualty record · 10
4 August 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1659121
8 November 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2817185
4 July 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2984679
15 March 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3167132
15 May 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3221309
1 September 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3332553
5 November 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3644699
8 November 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3631252
27 March 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3727543
30 March 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3707758
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.
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