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GENERAL RUDDER
- Built
- 1984
- Last inspected
- 3 May 2024
- Documentation
- Duplicated in Error · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
3 May 2024
…with no type recorded7
Deficiencies
27 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2016–2024)
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
1277959
8835463
WTAU
247134
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-247134
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)200.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 1,914 / net 574
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)200.0 ft
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES · built 1984
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Electric
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portGALVESTON, TX
Endorsements, as the file codes themNot recorded
DocumentationDuplicated in Error
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 it1914 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
574 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
574 - 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 · 42
3 May 2024
Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7905952
16 May 2023
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7685532
10 February 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7995982
20 September 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7562651
1 August 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7522216
27 July 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7521941
12 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Belfast · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7504580
23 June 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7485034
18 June 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7482136
4 May 2022
In-Service Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7442913
1 March 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7404350
23 September 2021
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7318656
20 May 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7194225
5 May 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7191088
23 November 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7100371
15 May 2020
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6953874
17 September 2019
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6804785
28 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6736832
10 June 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6709849
4 June 2019
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6703753
12 April 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6662919
1 April 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6662902
1 August 2018
Examination of Repairs · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6498175
31 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6498113
15 May 2018
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6415261
7 May 2018
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6407974
5 January 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6333087
1 December 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6316517
3 November 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6300346
24 July 2017
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6219814
12 June 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6173619
2 June 2017
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6167754
1 June 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6334932
20 May 2017
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6152158
17 May 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6148689
8 May 2017
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6144563
31 March 2017
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6114967
5 October 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6016602
6 July 2016
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5932063
14 June 2016
Drydock Extension
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5936785
10 May 2016
MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5873638
2 March 2016
Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5853971
Deficiency record · 27
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Embarkation arrangements rescue boats
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Each muster station and embarkation station must be adequately illuminated by lighting with power supplied from the vessel's emergency source of electrical power. Crew members were unable to turn on emergency lighting over the rescue boat. Must provide light in area prior to getting underway.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Non-conducting deck coverings must be installed for personnel protection at the front and rear of the switchboard.
Replace non-conducting matting in engine control room to ensure it covers the entire length of the front and rear of all switchboards. Complete by next drydock.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 26 May 2021
Resolved
Materials used in construction of vessels which conform to the specifications of the Navy or the Coast Guard may be accepted.
Galley doors are not of an A-Class standard. Replace both doors between the galley and messrooms with A-Class doors in drydock.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 June 2019
Resolved
Each vessel must carry life jackets for each person on board that are approved under 46 CFR Subchapter Q. 23 life jackets were deemed to no longer be in sufficient condition to provide adequate buoyancy. All 23 life jackets need to be replaced prior to departure.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel's log for maintenance and inspection of lifesaving equipment has not been maintained. Provide logs, records and checklists in accordance with 46 CFR 199.190.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
The rescue boat on-board will be replaced when the vessel returns to Texas, for the CG accepted rescue boat. Noted that the engine cooling overboard discharge close to the point the boat is lowered to water, where the discharge could fill the lowered boat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Crew could not provide Drug and Alcohol Program records. Provide program requirements in accordance with 46 CFR 16. Recommend audit of program.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel's COI lists stability letter from 1993. Vessel's stabilty book was amended in 2016. Remove old stability letter and provide the CG with updated stability information.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Crew could not provide Vessel General Permit record of inspections. Provide records in accordance with the VGP.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Crew could not provide ballast water records or reports. Provide accurate records of ballast water and submit reports to NBIC as required.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Record of drills and steering gear tests
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Checklist for test before getting underway or entering do not include all the requirements from 33 CFR 164.25.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Provide operating procedures and block diagram for steering gear on the bridge.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Install new Type 1 retro-reflective material on life jackets.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Remove dead end cable in emergency gear locker #2.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Provide safety relief valves for water heaters @ or below 100 psi for exemption from pressure vessel inspections.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Noted leak on sliding water tight door hydraulic manifold in motor room. Repair as necessary and prove proper operation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel did not have the required number of lifejackets on board as per their COI. Provide all required lifejackets in the proper stowage positions for inspection by attending marine inspector prior to carrying students.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 4 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel did not have required entries in radio log. Radio inspector and crew shall annotate log as required.
47 CFR 80.409(e)&(f)
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 24 July 2017
Resolved
Vessels steering compartment flooded out and vessel has lost steering. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Stock
Issued 24 July 2017
Resolved
Vessel's CHENG reported hearing grinding and vibration during operation and restricted movement of the rudder.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Stability Instructions
Issued 24 July 2017
Resolved
In accordance with sub chapter S vessel did not have on board required drawing for the safe operation of the vessel in normal and emergency conditions.
Documentation › Logs/Records › Ballast Water Logs/Records
Issued 24 July 2017
Resolved
Vessel did not have on board accurate drawings/tank plans to conduct safe ballasting operations.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Power Supply
Issued 12 June 2017
Resolved
Vessels fixed fire detection system was found completly inoperable in all spaces. System shall be repaired and tested satisfactorily prior to departure from Port.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Number of Sources
Issued 20 May 2017
Resolved
failure of the automation system of the port propulsion motor. The automation controls were bypassed in the ECR. Repair and prove proper operation of the automation system. Until such time PUMS operations are not authorized.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Gyro Compass
Issued 17 May 2017
Resolved
Failure of navigational gyrocompass. Each vessel must have a gyrocompass. Vessel shall provide fully operational gyrocompass prior to departure from port.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Machinery Space Opening
Issued 12 May 2017
Resolved
AFT eng room BLKH not water tight at various cable penetrations.
Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Circuit Board
Issued 6 July 2016
Resolved
The bridge's throttle controls failed due to a faulty wire coming from the control's power supply unit. This event also caused the port propulsion motor to shut down.
Ownership record
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