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F M BROWN
F M BROWN is a 1973 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 26 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2008.
Records from 2008 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 March 2026.
- Built
- 1973
- Last inspected
- 17 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 26 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2008
Identity
552760
WDJ8261
228925
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-228925
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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspections, by type
Years with a record
10 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)61.6 ft × 17.0 ft × 5.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 66 / net 45
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBREAUX'S BAY CRAFT · LOREAUVILLE LA, UNITED STATES · built 1973
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portHOUSTON, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 5 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
45 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
45 - 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 · 21
17 March 2026
Deficiency Check · Vessel Attendance · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8323727
20 February 2026
Vessel Attendance · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8307177
14 July 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8185826
20 February 2025
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8082115
19 February 2025
Administrative Inspection · Simplified Stability Test
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8081351
12 March 2024
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7877655
9 January 2024
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7847000
13 January 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7621192
15 December 2022
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7609783
29 November 2022
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7594329
14 October 2022
Simplified Stability Test · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7577194
21 April 2022
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7434821
15 December 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7111992
3 December 2020
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7105482
22 January 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6893717
4 January 2019
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6605798
26 November 2018
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6587140
6 December 2017
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6319143
19 April 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6128454
2 March 2017
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6086294
18 November 2016
Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6043997
Deficiency record · 26
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 17 March 2026
Resolved
Each survival craft required on a vessel by this part must meet the requirements provided in table 180.200(c). Vessel's 22 PAX life float was wasted and deteriorated. Vessel is limited to 24 total persons.
46 CFR 180.200(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 17 March 2026
Resolved
The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions. Vessel did not have any muster and emergency instructions onboard.
46 CFR 185.510 (a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 17 March 2026
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Vessel did not have any portable lights in the operating station and machinery space.
46 CFR 183.430
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 17 March 2026
Resolved
Vessel shall be provided with toilets and wash basins IAW Table 177.30-5(a). Vessel did not have any toilets.
46 CFR 177.30-5 (OLD T)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 17 March 2026
Resolved
Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment, except inflatable survival craft equipment, must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed. Light for the PORT life float had the wrong batteries in accordance with manufacturer's requirements.
46 CFR 185.726(d)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
All vessels except non-self-propelled vessels shall be provided with suitable steering apparatus. Port side rudder arm showed severe signs of corrosion and deterioration along with a bend in the metal. Repair or replace port side rudder arm to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.30-1(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspections. Marine Inspector found multiple dead end wires underneath cabin, in void space aft of operator station. Removed dead end wires to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.01-15(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sleeping room
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
All mattresses must comply with U.S. Department of Commerce "Standards for Mattress Flammability (FF 4-72.16, 16 CFR Part 1632, Subpart A and not contain polyurethane foam.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 March 2025
Resolved
Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkhead must have means to make them watertight. Observed bulkhead penetration on upper port side of bulkhead between rudder room and engine room to be non watertight.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 18 January 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall view the vessel afloat and shall conduct the following test and inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances: Examine all accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull. Starboard outboard engine mount has two cracked welds and the Port rudder stop has a cracked weld at the base. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 176.25-5(a)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 January 2024
Resolved
All wiring and cables shall be suitable for marine service and for the particular installation used. Vessel’s electrical system has many loose and or exposed wires in the engine room. Repair or replace wiring to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 183.10-20(a)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 18 January 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the FCC, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80. FCC Safety Radio Telephony Certificate is expired, correct to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 184.502
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 27 December 2022
Resolved
Fire Detection - Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.110 (c) must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with 46 CFR 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Vessel has not installed the interconnected detection and alarm systems to meet the new regulations outlined in 181.450. Vessel will install and test to the satisfaction of the attending MI and the vessel will be limited to a route of limited coastwise. 46 CFR 181.405 (c)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
Vessels described by 46 CFR 175.11 (c) must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with 46 CFR 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Must install a system to the satisfaction of the attending US Coast Guard Marine Inspector by 27DEC22.
46 CFR 181.405
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
All wiring and cables shall be suitable for marine service and for the particular installation used. Be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 24 inches apart. The use of plastic wraps must be limited to bundling. Vessel has cables on the and starboard side of the engine room and potable water space not supported and wired to metal supports. Correct to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.10-20
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
Junction boxes for use in damp or wet locations shall be of watertight construction. Vessel had loose wiring and exposed junction box under the bridge console. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CF3.10-20(f)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
Guards shall be installed in way of all exposed and hazardous places. Ships service generator missing guard on starboard side. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 177.35-15
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
A vessel must carry adequate and up to date charts to make safe navigation possible. Vessel has no means of viewing up to date charts. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 184.420 (a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
All electronic installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge of Marine Inspections. Light switch cover missing on aft bulkhead inside cabin. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 183.01-15
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
The bilge suctions shall be with suitable strainers having an open area not less than three times the area of the pipe. Missing screen to bilge suction. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.25-5 (b)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 29 November 2022
Resolved
A visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station. Cabin and lazarette alarms did not work. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 182.530 (a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 December 2020
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."
Visual alarm did not work at the operating station
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 January 2020
Resolved
Sea Rails, with suitable barriers to prevent accidental movement of cooking pots, must be installed on a cooking range. Install dividing sea rails to hold pots in place.
46CFR184.220(e)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 22 January 2020
Resolved
Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment must be replaced during the annual inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed. Battery in floating water light expired.
46CFR185.726(d)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 January 2020
Resolved
Every vessel subject to Part III of Title III of the Communications Act must have a detailed inspection of the radio installation by an FCC-licensed technician in accordance with §80.59 once every five years. Ensure that the call signs on FCC documents (Safety Radiotelephone & Bridge-to-Bridge Certificate) match the
COI.
47CFR80.903
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 January 2020
Resolved
Connections must be made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be secured. Remove dead-end wires or secure in an enclosure (junction box)
46CFR183.340(i)(1)
Casualty record · 1
18 January 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3135061
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.
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.