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KORI BELL
KORI BELL is a 1978 offshore supply vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 11 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2026, along with 39 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2005.
Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 July 2026.
- Built
- 1978
- Last inspected
- 15 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 39 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2005
Identity
600453
WDE6851
165517
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-165517
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded1
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.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)63.2 ft × 24.1 ft × 4.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 75 / net 51
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSUPERIOR LIFT BOATS INC · LAFAYETTE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBAYTOWN, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 30 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it75 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
51 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
51 - 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 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.
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Inspection history · 11
15 July 2026
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8438958
3 April 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8104780
16 July 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7959591
16 September 2021
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7313430
29 September 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7067992
29 October 2019
Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6844854
26 April 2019
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6672664
12 September 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6538829
7 June 2017
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6168704
3 June 2016
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5896628
7 January 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5921655
Deficiency record · 39
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
The fixed power bilge pump shall be self-priming and may be driven off the main engine or other source of
power. It shall be permanently connected to the bilge main and may also be connected to the fire main. If of sufficient capacity the power bilge pump may also serve as a fire pump.
Bilge pump unable to self-prime.
Affect satisfactory repairs/replacement of bilge pump to produce self-priming capabilities. No vessel movement until witnessed by USCG Inspectors and satisfactory underway drills are conducted.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
All hand portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems shall be checked as noted
in Table 176.25-25(a).
MIs observed expired portable extinguisher inspection in accommodation space near galley.
Conduct required inspection of portable fire
extinguisher.
46 CFR 176.25-25
16 c
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on each vessel shall be as determined by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in accordance
with Table 181.30-1(a) and other provisions of this subpart.
MIs observed missing fire extinguisher in accommodation space.
Provide appropriate fire extinguisher.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 26 June 2025
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio...installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
MIs observed FCC Radiotelephony Certificate displaying previous vessel name of "Oppertunity".
Update documentation to reflect current name of vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
A suitable rescue boat shall be required except when, in the opinion of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, the vessel is of such design and operating characteristics that the vessel itself provides a fully satisfactory rescue platform.
Rescue boat engine was not installed on boat.
46 CFR 180.10-35
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
Each life float and buoyant apparatus must be secured to the vessel by a painter and a float-free link.
Life float was connected to stbd rail with zip ties.
46 CFR 180.20-1
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
Each life float shall be fitted with a life line and shall be equipped with two paddles, a water light and a painter.
Life float was missing all required equipment.
46 CFR 180.15-1
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with an approved adult type life preserver for each person carried.
Vessel is short 01 lifejacket.
46 CFR 180.25-5
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.25-10(a).
Vessels main bilge pump is inoperable.
46 CFR 182.25-10
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with not less than two avenues of escape from all general areas accessible to the passengers or where the crew may be quartered.
Emergency exit in crew berthing was seized shut.
46 CFR 177.15-1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the
operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the following normally unmanned spaces: A space with a through-hull fitting below the deepest load waterline.
Vessels bilge alarms were inoperable.
46 CFR 182.530(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
Auxiliary machinery shall be suitable in type and design for the purpose intended.
Hydraulic lifting system was low on oil/
Level Alarm on bridge is inoperable. Repair replace to satisfaction of CG Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.10-1
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
A vessel at anchor shall exhibit where it can best be seen:(i) In the fore part, an all-round white light or one ball;(ii) At or near the stern and at a lower level than the light prescribed in paragraph (i) of this Rule, an all-round white light.
All-round white light was inoperable. Repair prior to anchoring between sunset and sunrise.
33 CFR 83.30(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
Dead end wires forward of pilot house.
46 CFR 183.01-5
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
Suitable covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places such as gears,
machinery, etc.
Missing guard on port side shaft.
46 CFR 177.35-15
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 16 July 2024
Resolved
All wiring and cables shall be suitable for marine service and for the particular installation used. In addition.
Multiple lights in machinery space were inoperable.
46 CFR 183.10-20
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
Service use of distress signals shall be limited to a period of 3 years. Distress signals were expired.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels must carry adequate and up to date charts, sailing directions, coast pilots, light lists, and tide tables. There were no current charts or pubs onboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
Battery terminals shall be of the soldered type. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are not permitted. Alligator clips were connected from a battery charger to the marine batteries.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads must have means to make them watertight. Bunk room #2 watertight hatch is unable to be sealed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
Each hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight. The hatch above the port MDE is unable to be sealed properly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the OCMI. The dual generator interlock on the switchboard is inoperable and doesn't prevent inadvertent parallel of generators.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency fire pump and its pipes
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
The power fire pump shall be selfpriming and of such size as to discharge an effective stream. The submersible fire pump provided while jacked up is inoperable.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
Nothing in this part shall be construed as limiting the Marine Inspector from making such tests or inspection as are reasonable and practicable to be assured of the seaworthiness of the vessel. The vessel leveling alarm did not sound when vessel was out of level.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
When fire extinguishing systems or equipment are installed but not required, the installation shall meet the requirements of 46CFR181. Smoke detectors in the galley and first bunk room were not operational
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
Bolt down and secure fresh water pump
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
Shutoff valves installed so as to close against the fuel flow,shall be fitted in the fuel supply lines. The
shutoff valve at the tank shall be operable from outside the tank compartment, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck.
Marine inspector observed no remote fuel shutoff for fuel tank.
Install remote fuel shutoff for fuel tank.
46 CFR 182.20-40(b)(3)
17 C
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
During an initial inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall conduct all tests and
make the vessel available for all applicable inspections discussed in this paragraph, and in Subpart H of this
part, to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI, including the following: Tests of each rescue boat and each rescue boat launching appliance.
Marine inspector observed rescue boat inoperable.
Repair rescue boat to full operational condition to the satisfaction of a US Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 176.808
17 C
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 16 September 2021
Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment other than small buoyancy compartments under all practical conditions.
Marine Inspector discovered missing control handles on emergency bilge suction lines located in engine room.
Repair/replace control handles on emergency bilge suction lines.
46 CFR 182.25-1
17 C
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 June 2020
Resolved
If a grounded distribution system is provided, there must be only one connection to ground regardless of the number of power sources.
Determine type of distribution system and properly ground and provide required ground detection.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 June 2020
Resolved
ammeter, which can be used for measuring voltage and current of a generator that is in operation, must be provided for a generator rated at 50 volts or more.
Vessel did not have Ammeters for measuring amperage for either generator on the switchboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 June 2020
Resolved
Each switchboard must be fitted with a drip shield.
- Vessel switchboard not equipped with drip shield.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 15 June 2020
Resolved
Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass must be illuminated. - Compass light inoperable.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel's hand rail system only had 02 rails that were more than 12 inches apart. Correct deficiency at next dry dock.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)
Issued 15 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel is a OSV Lift boat restricted in maneuverability. Provide a means to recover personnel from the water while in the raised configuration, as well as when in the lowered configuration.
Current rescue boat cannot be raised with persons onboard due to crane and winch not being rated for personnel.
Develop alternate means of recovering persons overboard or certify winch is rated for use to hoist personnel.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 17 September 2018
Resolved
Materials and/or personnel handling equipment systems, i.e. cranes, hydraulic elevators, etc., not approved by the Commandant as fail-safe as defined in paragraph (a)(2) of this section. Vessel controls for the leg operations was not a fail-safe design.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 September 2018
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 160.050 in subchapter Q. Starboard life buoy plug was dry rotted.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 12 September 2018
Resolved
An existing vessel must comply with the subdivision, damage stability, and watertight integrity regulations which were applicable to the on March 10, 1996, or, as an alternative, the vessel may comply with the regulations in this part. Starboard watertight door frame for the crew accommodations was severely deteriorated. Also, a deck plug on the port side near the house was wasted away.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 3 June 2016
Resolved
The forward leg didn't operate. Demonstrate proper operation of the forward lift leg.
Casualty record · 1
12 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2551519
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.
Recorded names · 1
THE OPPORTUNITY (2005). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
Ownership record
The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title,
with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National
Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.