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BUDDY PLESSALA ELEVATOR
Offshore Supply Vessel · Offshore class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named BUDDY PLESSALA ELEVATOR
BUDDY PLESSALA ELEVATOR is a 1982 offshore supply vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 27 inspections since 1998, most recently in June 2026, along with 56 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2013.
Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 24 June 2026.
- Built
- 1982
- Last inspected
- 24 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 56 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2013
Identity
652150
210498
Flag
UNITED STATES
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Maury page id
psix-210498
Inspections, by type
The 27 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)64.0 ft × 24.0 ft × 4.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 60 / net 48
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderELEVATING BOATS INC · CAERNARVON, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1982
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 5 August 2026 · expires 30 September 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 it60 - Simplified, Gross Ton
48 - Simplified, Net Ton
48 - Simplified, 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
No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of
6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.
Inspection history · 27
24 June 2026
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8394934
26 November 2024
Drydock Exam · In-Service Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8040261
21 June 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7939375
13 June 2023
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7714516
16 March 2023
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7652188
22 October 2021
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7337565
1 October 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7068655
25 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6841429
21 October 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6837634
21 June 2018
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6451194
23 May 2018
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6421343
13 November 2017
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6305608
21 December 2016
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6060936
21 January 2016
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5805690
8 May 2009
Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3470347
11 December 2008
Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3378376
6 July 2007
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2985921
2 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2798398
19 September 2006
Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2781800
11 May 2005
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2354954
6 October 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2214701
8 September 2003
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1899830
17 June 2002
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1657456
12 September 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1064291
22 March 2000
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1470258
1 April 1999
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1399094
13 March 1998
Hull Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1404554
Deficiency record · 56
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 June 2026
Resolved
The shutoff valve at the Fuel tank must be manually operable from outside the space. The STBD Fuel tank valve has a stripped handle nut and is questionable if completely closed with the others.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 24 June 2026
Resolved
Must be provided with bilge pump. Unable to test bilge pump. Clean out pump and lines and prove proper operation to attending USCG Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Repairs must be inspected by a marine inspector. The following were noted as work list items during the vessel's scheduled dry dock and must be verified complete to get DD/ISE credit. Work list items:
Legs/Towers:
-Port Leg tower box bottom is wasted. Provided satisfactory repair plan proposal prior to conducting repair.
-Forward leg upper tower stiffeners wasted. Crop/renew.
Skegs:
-Remove doublers/temp repairs from port and starboard skegs – crop/ renew to good metal.
-Weld on the upper inboard side of the starboard skeg has weep hole. Repair.
-Crop/renew the wear plate for starboard skeg/strut.
-Reinstall dry dock plugs near bottom of skegs.
-Propose NDT (pneumatic air test, etc.) skegs to ensure watertight integrity upon final repairs.
Gauging for the areas discussed. Provide report:
-Forward and Port leg tower box bottoms.
-Grid on aft bottom plating from port to starboard and stern side shell.
-Grid on bottom plating IVO of forward hole
-Grid on starboard side shell (several small holes)
Bottom Plating/Hull:
-Port aft insert that is already been fit up and welded in - gouge/re-weld locations shown with porosity and radius corner that was marked. NDT.
-Aft internal longitudinals. Crop/renew wasted sections of longitudinals after gauging.
-Area identified for bottom insert with epoxy temp repair aft/IVO of starboard skeg. Crop/renew to good metal. NDT.
-Bottom shell hole near bow. Crop/ renew to good metal.
Deck:
-Hole in overhead starboard and forward with temp epoxy repair. Crop/Renew to good metal. NDT.
-Clad weld temp. repair in overhead – starboard and forward. Crop/Renew to good metal. NDT.
-Wastage under starboard bit (aft of house) to include area of deck plat with old through fitting for hose. Crop/renew to good metal. NDT.
Starboard side shell:
-Multiple small holes in upper side shell near deck weld FWD of the MDE. Crop renew to good metal after gauging area. NDT.
Port Side shell:
-Hole and temp repair (doubler) aft of leg/ tower. Crop/renew to good metal. NDT.
-Doubler/wasted side shell IVO of galley sink drain. Crop/ renew to good metal. NDT.
House:
-Forward shell IVO of hydraulic supply/return line. Epoxy temp repair and hole. Crop/renew to good metal.
Other:
-Provide repair report for forward directional control valve.
- Reattach hydraulic pipe hanger to overhead
-Remove junction box with cable severed at both ends.
46 CFR 176-20-5 (Old T)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 November 2024
Resolved
Repairs must be inspected by a marine inspector. At 02DEC24 DD/ISE the following work list item was issued: "Port Leg tower box bottom is wasted. Provide satisfactory repair plan proposal prior to conducting repair."
After receipt of initial repair proposal and 05DEC24 attendance for visual inspection inside the port leg tower box, the work list item has been amended as follows for DD/ISE credit:
-Visual inspection into the port leg tower box showed several wasted structural members/stiffeners within box. Crop all metal wasted below allowable limitations within box. Provide gauging report from certified NDT tech on metal within box not cropped to prove good metal. Provide new repair plan/ proposal from engineers for permanent repair based on findings
46 CFR 176-20-5 (Old T)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection. Valve fitted at tank connection was not able to be operated because valve handle was broken. Fix handle and ensure fuel shutoff works.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat on a vessel must be in good working order. crane used to launch workboat/rescue boat has hydraulic line that is not serviceable.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage discharge connection
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Sewage device must: be designed to prevent overboard discharge of treated or untreated sewage. Vessel has overboard discharge that was not locked closed.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 24 June 2024
Resolved
Cranes: Operators: (a) the master or person in charge shall designate, in writing each crane operator
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Compass correction log
Issued 11 January 2022
Resolved
Every vessel shall be fitted with a suitable compass. Vessel had no date on compass deviation table. Must update compass deviation table.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 11 January 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery shall be suitable for design. Port and starboard side engine engine had loose mechanical mechanisms for the clutch and throttle cables that could get snagged on machinary. Remove old clutch and throttle cables.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 22 October 2021
Resolved
All vessels must have navigation lights in comliance with navigation rules. None of the navigation lights were operational. Must repair all navigation lights.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 1 October 2020
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with a main steering gear that is Designed to operate at maximum astern speed without being damaged or jammed. Vessel steering tie rod is bent and is rubbing on vessel framing, causing misalignment and sticking of the rudders
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 October 2020
Resolved
Fuel lines must be annealed tubing of copper, nickel-copper, or copper-nickel having a minimum wall thickness of 0.9 millimeters (0.035 inch) except that Diesel fuel piping of other materials, such as seamless steel pipe or tubing, which provide equivalent safety may be used. Metal piped fuel line was found to have a flex hose with hose clamp in permanent use.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 October 2020
Resolved
Fuel lines must be accessible, protected from mechanical injury, and effectively secured against excessive movement and vibration by the use of soft nonferrous metal straps which have no sharp edges and are insulated to protect against corrosion. Port MDE fuel filter is loosely attached to the engine and causing the attached hose to chafe.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 1 October 2020
Resolved
A marine engineering system identified by the cognizant OCMI as being crucial to the survival of the vessel or to the protection of the personnel on board. Leak on lift boat hydraulic system found leaking at the PTO seal.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 1 October 2020
Resolved
Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. STBD engine exhaust leaking at flex and engine manifold.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 October 2020
Resolved
The use of twist-on type wire nuts is permitted under the following conditions the connections must be made within an enclosure. Enclosure was improperly covered allowing access to the wiring.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 1 October 2020
Resolved
Flexible hose designed for use with hose clamps may be installed with two clamps, at both ends of the hose. Bilge pump hose installed with one hose clamp in multiple locations.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 1 October 2020
Resolved
Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point load of 91 kilograms (200 pounds) applied at any point in any direction, and a uniform load of 74 kilograms per meter (50 pounds per foot) applied to the top rail in any direction. Hand rail near STBD leg broke free from deck.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 1 October 2020
Resolved
Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Anniversary date June, 21. Inspection completed October 1.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 1 October 2020
Resolved
A marine engineering system identified by the cognizant OCMI as being crucial to the survival of the vessel or to the protection of the personnel on board. Hydraulic low level alarm required for liftboats by CG policy letter 07-02 failed to operate.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 26 January 2016
Resolved
Replace six (06) missing pipe hangers/ supports for the hydraulic piping system.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 26 January 2016
Resolved
Properly install main electrical cable where it enters the junction box, and at first bend where braided cable armor is chaffing against the frame.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Deck Rail
Issued 21 January 2016
Resolved
Top course of STBD 01 deck rail was removed to accommodate crane when not in use or secured for transit. Install chain to serve as top course of railing and close gap when crane is in use (46 CFR 177.31).
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Cable
Issued 21 January 2016
Resolved
Steering gear cable in way of port-side quadrant in engine room worn approximately 90%. Replace cable and prove proper operation of steering gear.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Piping
Issued 21 January 2016
Resolved
Install threaded plugs or caps in ends of three forward fuel tank drain lines (46 CFR 182.20).
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 21 January 2016
Resolved
Repair hole in port side engine room coaming (46 CFR 176.25).
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 21 January 2016
Resolved
Provide circuit breaker directory for distribution panel located in galley per 46 CFR 183.05.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Stairways
Issued 21 January 2016
Resolved
Properly secure engine room egress ladders (46 CFR 177.15).
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 21 January 2016
Resolved
Install lagging on starboard diesel propulsion engine exhaust.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 21 January 2016
Resolved
EPIRB hydrostatic release unit (HRU) is expired. Install approved HRU in accordance with 46 CFR 185.740.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Gear/Clutch Starter (hydraulic)
Issued 8 May 2009
Resolved
Secure clutch oil piping with proper brackets.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 8 May 2009
Resolved
Demonstrate proper operation of fuel shut-offs.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 8 May 2009
Resolved
Repair/replace self-igniting floating electric waterlight for lifefloat.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve
Issued 8 May 2009
Resolved
Renew handle on shutoff valve for center fuel tank.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 8 May 2009
Resolved
Reposition red & green nav lights to provide the proper field of view.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Hose
Issued 11 December 2008
Resolved
Re-route hose on vsl's bilge pump (stbd) to remove kink.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 11 December 2008
Resolved
Repair or renew hanging emergency lights on fixture in engine room.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Replace exhaust lagging on both MDEs.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Install chaffing gear on fuel lines as indictaed.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Potable Water System › General
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Install proper pipe clamp on port water filter pipe.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Install metal clamps on electrical lines in e/r space.
Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Escape Route Signs
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Properly label all emergency escape exits in e/r.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Install safety light cover on range exhaust fixture over stove.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Superstructure
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Repair hole on port side of galley bulkhead.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 6 July 2007
Resolved
Replace broken safety light cover in main galley space.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 6 October 2004
Resolved
Prior to sailing replace EPIRB battery or provide replacement EPIRB that has been registered.
Fire Fighting › Fire Main
Issued 8 September 2003
Resolved
Submersible fire pump discharge hose ruptured during test. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Condition
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus
Issued 8 September 2003
Resolved
Paddles missing.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 8 September 2003
Resolved
missing LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: US Coast Pilot
Navigation › Electronic Positioning
Issued 8 September 2003
Resolved
EPIRB hydrostat expired LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Radio Direction Finding Device
Construction/Loadline › Hull
Issued 17 June 2002
Resolved
Replace port leg box due to pitting.
Lifesaving
Issued 1 April 1999
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH THE EIGHTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT'S POLICY "RESCUE BOAT REQUIREMENTS ON OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS" DATED 12NOV98 TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE SURVEYOR.
Fire Fighting
Issued 13 March 1998
Resolved
Update fire safety plan to show locations of fire extinguishers.
Documentation
Issued 13 March 1998
Resolved
Prior to operations of vessel provide approved stability letter and operations manual.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 13 March 1998
Resolved
Stencil vessel as required IAW 46 CFR 185.606 hatches/exits & .612 fire_x001C_ equip and 185.608 fuel shutoff valves
Casualty record · 1
28 June 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4676123
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.