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R/V MARCUS G LANGSETH
Research Vessel · Research Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Other hulls named R/V MARCUS G LANGSETH
R/V MARCUS G LANGSETH is a 1991 research vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 49 inspections since 2002, most recently in January 2026, along with 36 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 2 operational controls.
Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: operational control imposed, 29 January 2026.
- Built
- 1991
- Last inspected
- 28 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 36 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1310186
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WDC6698
22678
Flag
UNITED STATES
367059880
Maury page id
psix-22678
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded8
Years with a record
18 calendar years (2002–2026)
The 49 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 Research Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)208.0 ft × 55.8 ft × 24.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 3,834 / net 1,150
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)208.0 ft × 55.8 ft × 24.9 ft
ITC tonnagegross 3,834 / net 1,150
BuilderULSTEIN VERFT AS · Ulsteinvik, NORWAY · built 1991
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNew York, NY
Trade endorsementsRegistry
DocumentationValid · issued 10 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
Service, as the file records itResearch Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it3834 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
1150 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
2646 - Displacement, Ton
1479 - Dead Weight, Ton
1150 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
2646 - Displacement, Ton
1479 - Dead Weight, 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
WDC6698MMSI 367059880 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 May 2025, expires 3 August 2035 · 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.
Inspection history · 49
28 January 2026
MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8287405
2 February 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8074200
24 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 8023910
23 August 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 7987390
16 January 2024
ACP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7850282
4 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7845363
15 November 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7594984
1 November 2022
Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7587379
19 August 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7538066
18 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7509998
21 March 2022
Administrative Inspection · Appeal
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7449927
12 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7379368
2 November 2021
Re-Inspection · ACP COI Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7341481
21 July 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7263849
12 February 2021
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7134791
18 November 2020
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7097316
30 September 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7069082
23 September 2019
ACP Periodic Oversight · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6819230
6 September 2018
ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6524890
11 September 2017
ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6265492
9 May 2017
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6142462
7 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6142617
18 November 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6043950
15 August 2016
ACP COI Oversight · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5973701
26 April 2016
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5862645
17 November 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 5764934
22 October 2015
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5748321
23 July 2015
ISM Oversight
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5197405
4 June 2014
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4879659
3 December 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3919820
19 November 2010
Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3894841
4 October 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3859044
23 March 2010
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3648560
20 January 2010
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3679379
15 December 2008
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3355063
6 October 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3339853
22 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3134265
5 November 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3094173
27 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3067284
27 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3067419
27 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3067689
14 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3067654
9 July 2007
Deadweight Survey · Reflagging & Initial Certification · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Inclining Experiment · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2989956
13 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2960524
9 August 2006
Reflagging & Initial Certification
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2741711
1 February 2006
Permit to Proceed · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2577366
1 February 2006
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2577669
15 June 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2876042
8 March 2002
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1492437
Deficiency record · 36
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 28 January 2026
Resolved
The emergency source of electrical power shall be sufficient to supply all services that are essential for safety in an emergency. The vessel's emergency generator breaker failed to automatically close when tested several times, troubleshooting and adjustments were made and the breaker operated correctly but voltage on the emergency switchboard indicated 200 volts. Make repairs and prove proper operation of emergency generator. Prior to vessel's departure. 74 SOLAS (97) II-I,Reg 43.2
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 January 2026
No resolution recorded
There must be ground detection for ship's service power systems and isolated power and lighting systems. Vessel's main and emergency switchboards 440V, 220V, and 120V ground detectors all show low resistance to ground and are in alarm conditions. Vessel's Chief Engineer demonstrated the faults do not go away when all circuits are isolated, indicating a failure of the detection system. Make electrical plan submittal to the Marine Safety Center (MSC) or Class Society for approval of new system design and installation. Submission due within 3 months and installation due at next dry dock.
06MAY26: received repair plan, extended due date until OCT2026.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations
Issued 16 January 2024
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. The port and starboard engine order telegraph visual indicators on the bridge did not energize during the test of the system.
SOLAS 74 (2020 Con. Ed.) I/11(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats
Issued 16 January 2024
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraphs 5 and 6, life-saving appliances and arrangements required by this chapter shall be approved by the Administration. Rescue boat davit on board vessel does not have a Coast Guard Type Approval placard on the equipment required by the 2011 U.S. Supplement to International Conventions & Classification Society Rules for this ship enrolled in the ACP 17NOV11, section II-C
SOLAS 74 (2020 Con. Ed.) III/4.1
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats
Issued 16 January 2024
Resolved
Except as provided in paragraphs 5 and 6, life-saving appliances and arrangements required by this chapter shall be approved by the Administration. Rescue boat davit winch on board vessel does not have a Coast Guard Type Approval placard on the equipment required by the 2011 U.S. Supplement to International Conventions & Classification Society Rules for this ship enrolled in the ACP 17NOV11, section II-C
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 16 January 2024
Resolved
Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. The starboard life jacket storage bin is required to have 28 life jackets as placarded on the outside of the container, but only had 25 life jackets on station.
SOLAS 74 (2020 Con. Ed.) III/20.2
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 16 January 2024
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. An unapproved modification in the engine room; an orange extension cord with an on/off switch was installed to the oil transfer controller panel.
SOLAS 74 (2020 Con. Ed.) I/11(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
The material, design, construction, workmanship, and arrangement of main propulsion machinery...must be at least equivalent to the standards established by the ABS Steel Vessel Rules. Starboard controllable pitch propeller (CPP) not functioning as designed. Restore starboard CPP to as-approved condition. Contract tugs of sufficient horsepower and bollard pull to assist with maneuvering into and around port until repair has been completed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulwarks and freeing ports
Issued 30 September 2020
Resolved
All vessels shall have efficient guard rails or bulwarks on decks and bridges. Vessel was involved in a collision that damaged the starboard bulwarks, freeing ports, fuel tank vent pipes. Conduct repairs to the satisfaction of ABS at next dry docking 30Sept21 , and provide class report upon completion to an attending USCG Marine Inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 November 2019
Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the previsions of the present regulations. Emergency Generator high pressure fuel lines leaking diesel.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment
Issued 23 September 2019
Resolved
The company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any additional requirements which may be established by the company. Spare parts and critical spare parts inventory is not accurate in NS5 Many parts onhand are not entered and critical spares are not identified. Recommend internal audit focused on spare parts inventory including critical spares required. ISM CODE 10.1
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 11 September 2017
Resolved
Lithium chloride batteries, UNID# 3090, stored in the space labeled dry lab and bird lab on deck A. Batteries were found stored in a plastic box. Batteries must be stowed in accordance with 49 CFR 172.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Conductor
Issued 11 September 2017
Resolved
Dry lab found with multiple extension cords and daisy chains installed at electrical outlets. Surge protectors shall comply with Marine Safety Alert 03-13b and daisy chain extension cords shall be removed.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Side Shell
Issued 17 November 2015
Resolved
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Replace missing light cover in the aft seismic lab. 46 CFR 111.75-20
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Remove extension cord leading to drill press in machine shop and hard wire outlet. 46 CFR 111.60-13(b)(1)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Install cover to properly protect exposed 220 wiring located behind dryers. 46 CFR 111.01-1
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Portable Electric Equipment/Appliances
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Remove extension cord and hard wire 110 volt electrical wiring leading to washing machines. 46 CFR 111.60-13(b)(1)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Install electrical cover on junction box located in the elevator well on main deck. 46 CFR 111.01-1
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to 10 inch doubler installed in the port aft peak tank in way of frame 00. To be completed no later than next drydock. NVIC 07-68
Fire Fighting › Structural - Main Vertical Zones › General
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Remove hold back devices and install a sign stating "door is to be kept closed while at sea" on doors leading to the forward dry stores space. 46 CFR 190.07-10
Fire Fighting › Structural - Main Vertical Zones › General
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Replace "fire block" in MCT in way of the main deck electrical closet. 46 CFR 190.07-10
Fire Fighting › Structural - A Class Divisions › Fire Doors
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Adjust self closing door leading to the crew's mess so that door closes completely and latches. 46 CFR 190.07-10(c)(4)
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Replace expired hydrostatic release on EPIRB located on the Starboard side of the Bridge deck. 46 CFR 199.510(b)
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
: Replace burned out element in stern light. 72 COLREGS
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Replace or remove and blank off wasted ventilation ducting in the forward dry stores/laundry space
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Disconnect power source to dead end cable in electrical trunk on "A" deck in way of "401" stairs. 46 CFR 111.01-1
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Pipe Flange
Issued 5 April 2010
Resolved
Cap drain pipe in forward laundry. 46 CFR 190.03-1
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General
Issued 21 November 2009
Resolved
Remove flexible ducting for the dryer vent and replace with hard metallic ducting in forward laundry. 46 CFR 190.05-3
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Lube Oil Level Alarm
Issued 15 December 2008
Resolved
Submit design verification test procedures and periodic safety test procedures documents to the Coast Guard Marine Safety center for approval. Retain copies on board as required by
46 CFR 61.40-1 Complete prior to 01/24/09
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Ballast Alarm
Issued 15 December 2008
Resolved
Submit ships fuel tank level indicating system plans to the Marine Safety Center for review and approval. 46 CFR 56.50-90 Complete prior to 02/16/09
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Ballast Alarm
Issued 15 December 2008
Resolved
Submit plans for the crew installed fuel tank overfill alarm panel to the Marine Safety Center for review. 46 CFR 189.45-1 Complete prior to 01/24/09
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Longitudinal Bulkhead
Issued 15 December 2008
Resolved
Submit plans to the Coast Guard Marine Safety Center for suitability of the windows in the watertight bulkhead between the science labs and comply with all Marine Safety Center requirements to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 171.111/46 CFR 189.45-1 Complete prior to removing temporary covers or 02/16/09
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Feedback Unit
Issued 15 December 2008
Resolved
Complete on-going plan review process with the Marine Safety Center for the steering gear control system. Submit information requested in the attached letter serial number: E1-0701180 dated April 16, 2007. 46 CFR 189.45-1 Complete prior to 01/24/09
Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Valve
Issued 15 December 2008
Resolved
Replace any non-approved or un-identifiable sea valves with approved valves prior to completion of the vessels next dry-dock. Complete prior to 09/21/09
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation
Issued 8 March 2002
Resolved
NO TRANSFER PROCEDURES WERE ONBOARD AS PER 33CFR155.720. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Transfer Procedures
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.