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HERRING
Offshore Supply Vessel · Offshore class · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named HERRING
HERRING is a 1979 offshore supply vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 48 inspections since 1989, most recently in February 2025, along with 27 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2011.
Records from 1989 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 6 February 2025.
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 6 February 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2011
Identity
614063
7948421 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
WDH4834
177830
Flag
UNITED STATES
366947780, 367032590, 367621850 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-177830
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record
29 calendar years (1989–2025)
The 48 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 Offshore class in Maury's sources begin in 1978.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)71.5 ft × 32.0 ft × 6.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 97 / net 66
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSUN CONTRACTORS INC · HARVEY, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 17 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it97 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
66 - 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
WDH4834MMSI 367621850 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 17 May 2014, cancelled 20 July 2024
WDC4907MMSI 367032590 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 April 2005, cancelled 13 June 2015
WDB7771MMSI 366947780 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 14 May 2004, cancelled 19 July 2014
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 · 48
6 February 2025
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8038105
6 September 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7786261
19 July 2022
Drydock Exam · Periodic Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7510728
20 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7344875
20 April 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7178902
12 November 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7094321
9 November 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7092314
25 June 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6991690
9 June 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6981047
20 June 2019
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6720195
23 April 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6668620
27 June 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5921051
23 January 2012
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4229864
22 September 2011
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4151124
26 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4144038
6 January 2011
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3921819
7 December 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3645757
18 September 2008
Ballast Water Examination · Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3327196
6 September 2007
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3050453
7 September 2006
COI Inspection · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2771610
1 December 2005
Re-Inspection · Ballast Water Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2545954
23 November 2005
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2539885
15 December 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2260105
26 July 2004
Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2145293
22 December 2003
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1972232
26 November 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1955569
22 July 2002
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1650354
9 August 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1379533
13 September 1999
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1118695
21 July 1999
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1423204
17 August 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1396978
16 July 1997
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1441270
28 August 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1460026
16 August 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1374363
16 March 1995
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 865938
27 June 1994
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1412670
4 October 1993
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 846750
27 July 1993
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1448441
2 September 1992
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 959461
23 June 1992
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1473255
13 June 1991
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1037177
24 December 1990
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 912366
24 September 1990
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1211404
23 July 1990
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1234622
7 February 1990
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 921411
2 February 1990
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1241054
4 December 1989
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 901891
31 May 1989
Hull Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 889618
Deficiency record · 27
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 6 September 2023
Resolved
The owner of a vessel shall ensure the vessel complies with the laws and regulations applicable to the vessel and that the vessel is otherwise satisfactory for the intended service. During inspection of the engine room cracked welds were identified in the vicinity of the port and starboard generator exhaust trunks. A crack was identified on the starboard side where the exhaust trunk penetrated the main deck causing water ingress. Vessel is to repair all cracks and perform non destructive testing on welds in the water tight envelope prior to departure.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
The minimum capacity of the power fire pump must not be less than 60psi. Fire pump did not meet 60psi. Repair or replace fire pump to reach 60psi
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
All installed equipment must operate as designed. Fire detection panel on the bridge visual alarms were INOP. Repair to make operational.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
During every drydock exam, the "leg to can" connection welds and the "can-pad" connection welds should be Non-destructively tested (NDT). Vessel did conduct NDT. Conduct NDT and provide report.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
The master or person in charge shall ensure that each crane is operated and maintained in accordance with API 2D. Crane was being serviced and was inoperable. Provide report of crane repair.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 June 2020
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, shall be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shut off valve at the tank shall be operable from outside the tank compartment. During inspection it was discovered that the emergency fuel shut valves for the port and starboard fuel tanks were altered and moved to a secondary valve, approximately 5' from the valve installed at the fuel tanks. Vessel shall alter placement of emergency fuel shut off valves to be located at the closest valve to the fuel tanks.
Vessel surpassed previous 14 day deadline issued on 835V from 09JUN2020 inspection. Vessel did not communicate needs for any additional time needed for correction of issued deficiency above. Additionally, vessel representative stated they will not fix until they "decide to pull out for service". The decision to not correct the issued deficiency shows the company is not proactively managing the potential fire hazard identified onboard. Vessel may not move from its present location or operate any machinery onboard until corrected. Vessel shall schedule a deficiency check
inspection when corrections are made to ensure on site verification is completed to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector. 46CFR182.20-40(b)(3)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 9 June 2020
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, shall be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. During inspection it was discovered that the emergency fuel shut valves for the port and starboard fuel tanks were altered and moved to a second valve, approximately 5' from the valve installed at the fuel tanks. Vessel shall alter placement of emergency fuel shut off valve to be located at the closest valve to the fuel tanks. 46CFR182.20-45(b)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 June 2019
Resolved
The number and identification of the lifejackets must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on each container for life jackets and immersion suits. Lifejackets that were located in accomodation spaces required labeling to identify thier location and number avaialble. 46 CFR 185(f)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation bridge visibility
Issued 20 June 2019
Resolved
Windows and other openings at the operating station must be of sufficient size and properly located to provide an adequate view for safe navigation in all operating conditions. Aft pilothouse window was damaged not allowing a clear view for navigation. 46 CFR 177.1030
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 20 June 2019
Resolved
Stove sea rails require suitable barriers to prevent accidental movement of cooking pots, must be installed on a cooking range. Newly installed stove did not contain sea rails. 46 CFR 184.220(e)
Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition
Issued 22 September 2011
Resolved
Fire Main overhead line in the stbd side engine room was not secured. Old brackets were not attached to the overhead deck. Reweld Fire Main brackets to overhead to secure Fire Main line.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Piping (air intake)
Issued 22 September 2011
Resolved
Place double clamps on all coolings and hydraulic lines on both MDEs.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 22 September 2011
Resolved
Place guards over rotating equipment on both MDEs.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Pump
Issued 22 September 2011
Resolved
Stbd side bilge pump was not operating. Properly operate s/s bilge pump.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Fire Alarm
Issued 22 September 2011
Resolved
General alarm and fire alarms were not correctly labeled. Fire alarms were labeled G.A. and vice versa. Correct labeling on all alarms.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Switchboard
Issued 18 September 2008
Resolved
Switchboard box missing plugs. Wires had been removed at some time in the past and the holes in the box for wires had not been plugged.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 18 September 2008
Resolved
Provide 3rd party service report for satisfatory testing of bilge alarms
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 7 September 2006
Resolved
Demonsta=rate hydraulic system and components comply with 46 CFR 58.30 & 58.30 as required by NVIC 8-91, also that the system is "fail safe".
Stability › Freeing Ports › General
Issued 1 December 2005
Resolved
Provide approved KG curve in operations manual. Rep. stated that KG curve has been submitted to MSC and they are awaiting the results.
Lifesaving
Issued 21 July 1999
Resolved
Demonstrate compliance with the 8th U.S. Coast Guard District's policy "Rescue Boat Requirements on Offshore Supply Vessels" dated 12NOV98 to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Unknown
Issued 4 December 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE ON BOARD A COAST GUARD ISSUED STABILITY LETTER.
Unknown
Issued 4 December 1989
Resolved
SUBMIT PLANS SHOWING GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS, INBOARD/OUTBOARD PROFILE AND A STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF ALL LEGS AND LEG TOWER SUPPORTS TO [name withheld] FOR APPROVAL.
Unknown
Issued 4 December 1989
Resolved
SUBMIT AN OPERATING MANUAL MEETING THE APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF 46 CFR 109.121 TO [name withheld] FOR APPROVAL.
Unknown
Issued 31 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE APPROVED STRUCTURAL AND ENGINEERING PLANS FOR SUBJECT VESSEL.
Documentation
Issued 31 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVED STABILITY LETTER/BOOKLET.
Documentation
Issued 31 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVED OPERATING MANUAL.
Documentation
Issued 31 May 1989
Resolved
PROVIDE COPY OF CORRECTED CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION (DOC) TO REFLECT CHANGES IN ADMEASUREMENT.
Casualty record · 1
26 August 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4144038
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.