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DISCOVERY
Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY is a 1982 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 2000, most recently in November 2023, along with 68 deficiencies.
Records from 2000 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 14 November 2023.
- Built
- 1982
- Last inspected
- 14 November 2023
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 68 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
645778
WRA8468
205658
Flag
UNITED STATES
367419310
Maury page id
psix-205658
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded5
Years with a record
16 calendar years (2000–2023)
The 29 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.
This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 3 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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)40.9 ft × 14.1 ft × 6.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 22 / net 15
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBREAUX'S BAY-CRAFT, INC. · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1982
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portBAYTOWN, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 30 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it22 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
15 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
15 - 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
WDE9617MMSI 367419310 · active · voluntarily equipped · granted 12 June 2019, expires 21 July 2029
WRA8468MMSI 367153770 · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 4 December 2006, cancelled 8 April 2017 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 29
14 November 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7824809
30 November 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7602082
9 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7348089
19 October 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7335834
1 December 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7104414
24 September 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6819498
4 October 2017
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6277318
27 September 2017
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6274342
27 September 2016
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6009351
5 October 2015
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5736299
30 September 2015
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5732331
15 October 2014
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5005400
29 May 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4873235
13 January 2011
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3926754
12 January 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3392490
10 October 2007
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3077140
5 March 2007
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2882808
9 February 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2870636
8 December 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2548133
23 November 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2539713
27 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2523299
17 October 2005
Annual Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2512519
10 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2513612
10 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2513880
26 November 2002
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1698544
9 August 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 771383
8 August 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 191363
16 April 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1433834
7 March 2000
Plan Review "T" Boat · COI Inspection · Inclining Experiment · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1457746
Deficiency record · 68
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 30 November 2022
Resolved
The lights prescribed in these Rules shall have an intensity as specified in Annex I to these Rules, so as to be visible at the following minimum ranges:
(c) In a vessel of less than 12 meters in length:
(iii) A sidelight, 1 mile
Red sidelight (port) was not illuminating during inspection. Prove proper operation prior to operating at
night.
33 CFR 83.22(c)(iii)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 30 November 2022
Resolved
The manning requirements for a particular vessel are determined by the OCMI after consideration of the applicable laws, the regulations in this part, and all other factors involved, such as: emergency situations, size and type of vessel, installed equipment, use of labor saving devices, and the organizational structure
of the vessel.
Vessel required to to be manned with one Deckhand in addition to Master when carrying more than six passengers. Amended COI to be provided with adjusted
manning requirement.
46 CFR 15.501 (b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 30 November 2022
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff station shall be marked in at least 1-inch letters indicating purpose of the valve and direction of operation.
Fuel supply valve on the weather deck was not labelled.
46 CFR 185.30-20
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 November 2022
Resolved
Openings through which conductors enter shall be adequately closed.
Generator windings enclosure was sealed with duct tape rather than sealed with its corresponding hardware.
46 CFR 111.75-35(b)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 November 2022
Resolved
Fill and sounding pipes shall be fitted with shutoff valves, watertight deck plates or screw caps suitably marked for identification.
Fill valve was not labelled.
46 CFR 182.20-30(c)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 November 2022
Resolved
A suitable hull strainer shall be installed in the circulating water intake line.
Incorrect gasket was placed on strainer.
46 CFR 182.20 (b)(3)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 30 November 2022
Resolved
Protective gratings shall be provided at such locations where persons or gear might come in contact with the exhaust pipe.
Starboard MDE had an exposed exhaust pipe with no protection to personnel.
46 CFR 182.20-20
Ref. 46 CFR 182.15-20(g)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
All distribution panels shall be dripproof protected, and so constructed or protected that its successful operation is not interfered with when subject to falling moisture or dirt.
Marine Inspector observed engine room distribution panel front cover not secured to panel box. Also, door of panel box was missing.
Secure front cover to the panel box and re install fron panel box door to the satisfaction of a US Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.10-10(a)
16 C
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 November 2021
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard.
Marine Inspector observed one fire bucket lanyard not attached to fir bucket.
Attach lanyard to fire bucket to the satisfaction of a US Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 181.610
16 C
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 19 October 2021
Resolved
Exhaust piping shall be led to the point of escape with a minimum number of bends and elbows. It shall be gas tight throughout its length.
Marine inspector found a half inch hole in generator exhaust pipe running through aft steering.
Remove and replace exhaust pipe to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.15-20(a)
17 C
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 October 2021
Resolved
Where exhaust piping passes through watertight bulkheads, the watertight integrity of the bulkhead shall be maintained.
Marine Inspector found hole in exhaust piping seal from aft steering passing through watertight bulkhead to engine room.
Seal watertight bulkhead around exhaust piping penetration to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Inspector.
46 CFR 182.15-20(d)
17 C
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 19 October 2021
Resolved
A screw down valve without a reach rod may be fitted to the bilge line on the after side of the collision bulkhead if it is readily accessible under service conditions.
Marine Inspector found fore peak screw down valve on aft side of collision bulkhead not readily accessible to crew during emergency.
Clear excess gear away from screw down valve and make readily accessible.
46 CFR 182.25-5(d)
701 C
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 19 October 2021
Resolved
In general, compliance with the standards established by a recognized classification society will be considered satisfactory evidence of the structural adequacy of a vessel.
Marine Inspector found a one inch crack on starboard aft rub rail.
Prepare location and repair crack to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 177.10(a)
701 C
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 September 2019
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines. Vessel's fuel shutoff was inoperable.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 24 September 2019
Resolved
Vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520 (a). Vessel's bilge
pump was inoperable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 September 2019
Resolved
Vessel not required to have a power driven fire pump must have at least three (2 1/2 gallon) buckets with an attached lanyard and labeled "Fire Bucket". Buckets must be easily available.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 24 September 2019
Resolved
Owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. Fixed fire extinguishing system had not been serviced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 24 September 2019
Resolved
Man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the date of the drill and training and general description of the drill scenario and training topics. The prior months to the inspection did not have drills logged. Drills will be conducted again to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector prior to operations.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Capacity
Issued 5 October 2015
Resolved
Provide operating fire pump onboard prior to operating.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted
Issued 5 October 2015
Resolved
Conduct fire and man overboard drills to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft
Issued 5 October 2015
Resolved
Adjust starboard shaft packing.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 5 October 2015
Resolved
Provide current CO2 servicing.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Hatch Cover
Issued 5 October 2015
Resolved
Provide attachment for forward hatch.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Storage
Issued 5 October 2015
Resolved
Provide donning placards for all types of lifejackets onboard.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 5 October 2015
Resolved
Stencil life ring with vessel name.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 5 October 2015
Resolved
Post Stability letter.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 12 January 2009
Resolved
Fuel lines do not meet the requirements of 46 CFR 182.720.
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Piping
Issued 12 January 2009
Resolved
The water lines are not double clamped.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 12 January 2009
Resolved
The fixed CO2 system has not been serviced since Feb 2007.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping
Issued 12 January 2009
Resolved
The E/R bilge alarm is located too high.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 12 January 2009
Resolved
There is water in the battery boxes.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 12 January 2009
Resolved
The 60 ft lifeline is missisng.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Lifeline
Issued 12 January 2009
Resolved
The 3 ft lanyard is wasted and unservicable
Lifesaving › Buoyant Smoke Signals › General
Issued 12 January 2009
Resolved
Vessel has no orange smoke signals.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Logbook (official)
Issued 12 January 2009
Resolved
The log of drills and training was not available for inspection.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Storage
Issued 12 January 2009
Resolved
The lifejacket donning instructions are not posted.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 12 January 2009
Resolved
The fire pump could not be tested.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 12 January 2009
Resolved
The heat blankets were missing from the exhaust piping.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 10 October 2007
Resolved
Repair the port shaft seal.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 10 October 2007
Resolved
Provide lagging on the engine exhaust on the port and stbd MDE's, in the machinery space.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 5 March 2007
Resolved
Install a fire detection system in the machinery space that the circuit is electrically supervised as per 46 CFR 181.400(c). The installed smoke detection system must be tested by the operator every 14 days and logged in the ships log. If the system is found to be inoperative it must be repaired prior to operating the vessel and the local USCG OCMI notified.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Manhole
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Repair broken fwd scuttle hatch.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Block
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Install machinery guard on port engine.
Communications › Public Address System › Broadcast Location
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Install emergency broadcast placard.
Engineering › Freshwater System (jacketwater cooling) › Hose
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Double clap all hoses on both main diesel engines.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Install lagging on both engine's exhuast piping.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Service fixed fire fighting in engine room.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Service all portable fire extinguishers.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Replace outdated charts.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Replace outdated Coast Guard light list.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Replace outdated tide/tidal current table.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Replace US Coast pilot.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Medical/First Aid › Medicine Chest
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Replace first aid kit.
Personnel › Training › First Aid/CPR
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Vessel captain's CPR card has expired.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Interface Detector
Issued 9 February 2007
Resolved
Repair bilge alarm in aft steering compartment.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 17 October 2005
Resolved
Repair or replace holed battery box in the machinery space.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Waste Heat Recovery
Issued 17 October 2005
Resolved
Renew the hose on starboard keel cooler freshwater inlet.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 17 October 2005
Resolved
Provide guard covers for all lights in the passenger cabin.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 17 October 2005
Resolved
Renew port cutlass bearing.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 12 October 2005
Resolved
Prior to operating the vessel complete credit drydock, Internal structural and Annual inspections.
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 5 November 2002
Resolved
Hull plating around prop wash area pitted. Will required closer examination after the sand blasting of the vessel's hull. Issued CG-835 for closer examination of the pitted area after blasting and prior to recoating the hull to be completed NLT 05Dec02. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hull Plating
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System
Issued 5 November 2002
Resolved
Issued CG-835 item #2 for annual servicing of fixed CO2 system and provide servicing certificate to USCG NLT 05Dec02. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tanks
Fire Fighting
Issued 7 March 2000
Resolved
Provide details and drawings of fixed extinguishing system per item 16 of 03MAR00 letter. Details in MINS.
Electrical
Issued 7 March 2000
Resolved
Provide additional information for electrical plans as stated in item 20 of03MAR00 letter. See MINS for details.
Unknown
Issued 7 March 2000
Resolved
Send payment for user fee per 46 CFR 2.10-101.
Unknown
Issued 7 March 2000
Resolved
Provide evidence that furniture and furnishings meet the requirments of 46 CFR 116.423.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 7 March 2000
Resolved
Provide means to secure engine room hatches per 46CFR179.360(b)(1).
Unknown
Issued 7 March 2000
Resolved
Describe means to comply with secondary means of escape in passenger space and provide markings and equipmnt for said means of escape.
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.