ROBERT C. SEAMANS

School Ship · Built 2000s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW)

ROBERT C. SEAMANS is a 2001 school ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2016, most recently in October 2025, along with 18 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2011.

Records from 2007 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 15 October 2025.

Built: 2001
Last inspected: 15 October 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 22
Deficiencies: 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2007–2011

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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 School Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 15 October 2025

Recorded inspections22

…physical examinations19

…administrative events3

Deficiencies 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it 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.

Identity

1109124

9245483

WDA4486

23381

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-23381

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)92.9 ft × 25.5 ft × 16.7 ft

Registered tonnagegross 211 / net 104

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)92.9 ft × 25.5 ft × 16.7 ft

ITC tonnagegross 211 / net 104

BuilderJ.M.MARTINAC SHIPBLDG INC · TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES · built 2001

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionAuxiliary Sail

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portWOODS HOLE, MA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 4 March 2026 · expires 30 April 2027

Service, as the file records itSchool Ship

Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it211 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
104 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
350 - Displacement, Ton
157 - Dead Weight, Ton

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Vessel history report

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Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspection history · 22

15 October 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Vessel Attendance · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8253646

13 August 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8150125

7 November 2024 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8031672

12 August 2024 Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7885553

18 January 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7858342

17 May 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7634736

30 September 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7588450

24 August 2022 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7548293

14 June 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7476881

21 April 2022 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7435802

21 June 2021 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7226406

22 March 2021 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7160930

2 February 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7134437

14 September 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7058028

11 June 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6974012

24 June 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment American Samoa · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6724505

31 August 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment American Samoa · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6532121

27 June 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6457182

8 January 2018 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6333880

23 August 2017 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment American Samoa · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6249086

20 June 2017 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment American Samoa · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6180977

7 June 2016 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5900559

Deficiency record · 18

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 12 August 2024 Resolved

Cylinders must be tested and marked on fixed carbon dioxide systems must be tested or renewed, as required by 46 CFR 147.60/147.65. Hydrostatic test for CO2 is at 12 years and requires recertification.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 August 2024
Resolved 15 August 2024

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 12 August 2024 Resolved

Each crew berthing/public areas shall be equipped with information regarding procedures and resources to report crimes, including sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH), including information on the telephone number, website address, and email address for reporting allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment to the Coast Guard. Vessel has no posters/pamphlets posted providing instruction to report directly to USCG. Provide posters that specifically instruct victims to report incidents directly to USCG. Additionally, vessel does not have updated SASH training program as required.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 September 2024
Resolved 9 September 2024
Resolution: Vsl has required signs with phone number and email. However, due to vsl construction, no video monitoring can be accomplished without privacy invasion. Vessel does not have staterooms...it has bunks with curtain over each bunk for privacy.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors

Issued 17 May 2023 Resolved

Class 1 doors fitting in watertight bulkheads must be equipped with a remote position indicator at the main navigating station of the vessel. The indicators for the saloon and focsle doors were inoperable. Provide door position indicators as required. 46 CFR 173.057(b)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 May 2023
Resolved 23 May 2023
Resolution: The proper operation of the watertight door position indicator lights was verified.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 14 June 2022 Resolved

Radiotelephone installations are required on certain vessels; a valid certificate issued by the FCC is evidence that the radio installation is in compliance with the requirements of that agency. Every power driven vessel of 20 meters or more length must comply with the requirements in the Bridge-to-Bridge Act. No documentation certifying the installation of the ships radio installation could be provided. Provide a valid Bridge-to-bridge certificate. 46 CFR 169.715 46 CFR 80.1001

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 July 2022
Resolved 15 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel owner provided a 1992 FCC determination stating that the FCC Communications act of 1934 did not apply to this vessel becuase it did not carry passengers. A copy of the determination has been uploaded to vessel documents.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 21 June 2021 Resolved

Dead end wiring coming through bulkhead penetration in EDG space. Needs to be properly capped or removed.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2021
Resolved 25 June 2021
Resolution: Photos and Class report sent to CG MI...[name withheld]

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 19 June 2020 Resolved

Install emergency egress lighting in way of emergency escape located in the aft head compartment. 46 CFR 112.01-10

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2020
Resolved 8 July 2020

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems

Issued 19 June 2020 Resolved

Properly label the exterior of the emergency escape hatches located in the aft cabin, aft head, and dry store lockers. 46 CFR 169.745

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2020
Resolved 8 July 2020

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems

Issued 19 June 2020 Resolved

Install "T" handle on exterior side of escape located on the mess deck. 46 CFR 169.313

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2020
Resolved 8 July 2020

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 19 June 2020 Resolved

Replace emergency lighting fixture in dry store lockers. 46 CFR 112.01-10

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2020
Resolved 8 July 2020

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 19 June 2020 Resolved

Cracks were identified on both sides of the bowsprit sheath collar. Clean up the rust and remove paint from the cracked area for inspection by USCG marine inspectors.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2020
Resolved 8 July 2020
Resolution: The cracks were not in a weld, but in the paint between the bowsprit and a wooden sheath collar.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 19 June 2020 Resolved

Remove stray gasoline fuel hose and filter from emergency generator space, and place in an appropriate location such as the paint locker.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2020
Resolved 8 July 2020

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts

Issued 19 June 2020 Resolved

Re-install fan covers or replace fans in the galley and forward berthing area.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2020
Resolved 8 July 2020
Resolution: Fans removed from vessel.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 11 June 2020 Resolved

All fuel tanks must be emptied, opened, and certified as gas-free by a certified marine chemist for internal inspection by USCG marine inspectors at the next dry dock exam.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 January 2021
Resolved 8 March 2021
Resolution: Inspected by attending MI's.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 27 June 2018 Resolved

PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF OVERSPEED DEVICE ON GENERATOR PRIME MOVER THAT IS INDEPENDENT OF THE NORMAL OPERATING GOVERNOR AND ADJUSTED SO THAT THE SPEED CANNOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RATED SPEED BY MORE THAN 15 PERCENT. 46 CFR 169.601(b) 46 CFR 111.12-1

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 June 2018
Resolved 2 July 2018
Resolution: Operator purchased a new overspeed device for the portside generator. Overspeed trip tested and found satisfactory.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 27 June 2018 Resolved

VITAL PIPING SYSTEMS MUST MEET THE MATERIAL AND PRESSRE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS OF SUBCHAPTER F. GENERATOR COOLING WATER PIPING FOUND LEAKING IN ENGINE ROOM. 46 CFR 169.640 (a)

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 2 July 2018
Resolved 28 June 2018
Resolution: Repaired in kind. Verified adequate repairs made.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 27 June 2018 Resolved

A FIXED EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED TO PROTECT ANY VESSEL MACHINERY SPACE. INSTALL AN APPROVED FIXED EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM IN THE AUXILIARY GENERATOR SPACE. VESSEL RESTRICTED FROM USING AUXILARY GENERATOR. 46 CFR 169.564

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 July 2018
Resolved 31 August 2018
Resolution: Installed aprroved FM-200 system in auxiliary generator space.

Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Servicing

Issued 20 June 2017 Resolved

Have life rafts seviced by the end of September 2017. Issued an extendion on servicing per 46CFR169.837(b)(4)(i).

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 September 2017
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Vessel purchased new life rafts.

Fire Fighting › Means of Escape › Escape Route Signs

Issued 20 June 2017 Resolved

Provide emergency placard for E/R escape hatch.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 July 2017
Resolved 22 August 2017
Resolution: Complete

Casualty record · 2

23 June 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3007482

27 July 2011Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 4109433

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

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