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CAPE DECISION
Freight Ship · General Dry Cargo Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named CAPE DECISION
CAPE DECISION is a 1973 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 143 inspections since 1985, most recently in October 2025, along with 129 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2012.
Records from 1985 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 8 October 2025.
- Built
- 1973
- Last inspected
- 8 October 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Inspections
- 143
- Deficiencies
- 129 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2003–2012
Identity
684098
7310911 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
WMGD
248442
Flag
UNITED STATES
303952000 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-248442
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded45
Years with a record
35 calendar years (1985–2025)
The 143 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 General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)680.3 ft × 97.1 ft × 67.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 13,211 / net 9,287
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)635.0 ft × 97.0 ft × 67.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 29,386 / net 8,815
BuilderGOTEBORG, SWEDEN · GOTEBORG, SWEDEN · built 1973
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNORFOLK, VA
Trade endorsementsRegistry
DocumentationValid · issued 13 February 2026 · expires 28 February 2027
Service, as the file records itFreight Ship
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it9287 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
8815 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
13211 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
29386 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
8815 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
13211 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
29386 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross 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
WMGDMMSI 303952000 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 February 1998, cancelled 14 June 2008
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 · 143
8 October 2025
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8249582
30 December 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8050928
23 August 2024
Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7990469
24 June 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7981213
22 December 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7841871
14 February 2023
ACP Drydock Oversight · Examination of Repairs · Re-Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP COI Oversight · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7637058
27 May 2022
ACP COI Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7460535
26 August 2021
Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7307244
30 October 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7087004
19 August 2020
ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Special · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7037159
11 July 2019
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection · Special · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6747247
30 August 2018
ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6534751
9 May 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6409810
15 May 2017
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6146395
23 August 2016
ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5981140
3 June 2014
Administrative Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4885823
28 February 2012
ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4252780
29 November 2010
MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3907531
10 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2645889
14 February 2006
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 2590405
11 January 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2565086
26 October 2005
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2522653
1 September 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2480770
8 November 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2237560
3 June 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 2087444
28 January 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1995546
23 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1991312
6 January 2004
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1976852
19 November 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1958227
9 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 2005142
14 March 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 1902231
26 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 1753866
30 January 2003
Security Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1742953
24 January 2003
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1734950
25 October 2002
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1696072
21 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1693464
12 April 2002
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1603968
13 December 2001
ACP COI Oversight
Administrative · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1478319
2 April 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1456959
16 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1064553
9 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1057716
5 October 2000
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1055048
11 January 2000
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1429273
21 April 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 790974
12 January 1999
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1397062
1 December 1998
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 806985
27 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 805707
19 September 1998
Deficiency Check · Drydock Extension
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1444050
11 June 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 795299
28 May 1998
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 791524
3 April 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1123203
27 March 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 787678
19 March 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 775492
26 February 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1116721
23 February 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 780483
22 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 412115
22 January 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1396850
25 September 1997
Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1383682
29 July 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 781759
29 May 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1108921
17 March 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 1094328
25 February 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 1096723
17 January 1997
Drydock Extension · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 1356064
13 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 68279
12 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 40172
24 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 25198
5 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Europe · Activity 40175
26 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 31821
18 March 1996
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 1078021
16 February 1996
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Activities Europe - OLD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1193091
29 October 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 172767
15 September 1995
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 871149
1 August 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 123765
2 June 1995
Administrative
Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 874689
12 April 1995
Administrative
Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1156076
28 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 4793
28 February 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1167348
23 February 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1161072
26 August 1994
Administrative
Administrative · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1177058
8 August 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1405592
2 August 1994
Administrative
Administrative · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 867722
25 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 177933
30 March 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 22722
22 March 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 856122
22 March 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1453042
5 March 1994
MARPOL Annex V Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1354723
23 February 1994
Administrative
Administrative · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1163406
10 February 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 18273
10 February 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 23898
28 December 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 229850
19 December 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 97406
15 December 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 476905
30 November 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 228994
26 November 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 845171
17 November 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 9729
12 November 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1135271
6 November 1993
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1154794
4 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1415890
26 May 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 836478
14 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 134929
12 April 1993
Administrative
Administrative · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1145648
6 April 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 837525
24 March 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 837291
9 March 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 146086
8 March 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 834782
2 February 1993
COI Inspection · MARPOL Annex II Examination · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1141428
16 December 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1401654
15 October 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 24023
14 September 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1261293
1 July 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 961099
23 May 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 516651
15 May 1992
Administrative
Administrative · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 947717
14 April 1992
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1265728
29 January 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 73482
14 January 1992
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1266669
7 November 1991
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1251556
5 September 1991
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1253643
26 August 1991
Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1253485
31 July 1991
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1247082
22 July 1991
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1250494
29 April 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 902976
16 April 1991
Administrative
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 905810
8 March 1991
Administrative
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 904265
20 February 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1235346
15 February 1991
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 922304
16 January 1991
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 910689
22 October 1990
Damage Survey
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 909509
3 September 1990
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1240950
17 August 1990
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 916774
15 December 1989
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 914795
7 November 1989
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1026714
28 October 1988
Drydock Extension · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1273450
16 June 1988
Administrative
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 889456
24 May 1988
Administrative
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 895855
29 April 1988
Administrative
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1346445
23 September 1987
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1319127
27 March 1987
Administrative
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1019160
23 March 1987
Administrative
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1324792
9 December 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1025340
24 November 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1312134
23 October 1986
Hull Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1008090
23 September 1985
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 986876
23 September 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1313835
Deficiency record · 129
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 October 2025
Resolved
All electrical apparatus shall be so constructed and installled so that danger of injury in ordinary handling shall not exist.
Alarm cover for engine room general alarm is falling off.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 9 October 2025
Resolved
The opening below the lowest course of the guard rails shall not exceed 9 inches. The other courses shall be not more than 15 inches apart.
Lowermost course on the deck rail immediately aft of the number 4 liferaft is missing.
1966 International Convention on Load Lines,
Regulation 25 (3)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 5 June 2023
Resolved
A certificate called a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate shall be issued after survey to a cargo ship which satisfies the requirements for cargo ships on survey set out in Regulation 10 of this Chapter and complies with the applicable requirements of Chapter II.
Fwd Ship service generator is inoperable and deck generator per short term certificate not present.
Electrical
Issued 12 January 1999
Resolved
PROPERLY SECURE HORIZONTAL AND OVERHEAD CABLE RUNS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT MACHINERY SPACES WITH METAL RETAINERS. CORRECTED 24MAR99
Electrical
Issued 12 January 1999
Resolved
PROVIDE E-LIGHT AND RELOCATE OR ADD ADDITIONAL GENERAL ALARM BEACON FOR VISUAL RECOGNITION AT MSD SPACE. CORRECTED 24MAR99.
Electrical
Issued 12 January 1999
Resolved
PROPERLY SECURE OVERHEAD WIRES FOR PORT AND STARBOARD GANGWAY WINCH CABLE RUNS METAL RETAINERS. CORRECTED 03FEB99
Lifesaving
Issued 12 January 1999
Resolved
MAKE REPAIRS TO CRACKS IN PORT LIFEBOAT STBD SIDE AMIDSHIPS AND TO STBD LIFEBOAT RUDDER POST AND OUTBOARD RUBRAIL. CORRECTED 24MAR99.
Engineering
Issued 12 January 1999
Resolved
MAKE THE THREE MAIN PROPULSION ENGINES AVAILABLE FOR TESTING: OVERSPEED, LOW LUBEOIL SHUTDOWN, HIGH TEMP. ALARM, DEMISTERS AND REVERSE POWER ON POWER TAKE OFF UNITS UPON COMPLETION. EXTENDED 24MAR99
Engineering
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPAIR LEAKING SAFETY RELIEF VALVE FOR THE AUXILIARY BOILER.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPLACE MISSING KEEPER CHAINS ON FIRE NOZZLES AS NEEDED.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPAIR/REPLACE FAN ROOM DOORS AND KNIFE EDGES AS NEEDED. CONDUCT CHALK_x001C_ TESTS WHEN REPAIRS ARE COMPLETE.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
GAUGE WASTED SECTION OF PORT SIDE FAN ROOM DECK AND PROVIDE REPORT TO USCG.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF CARGO SPACE VENT CLOSURES 25 C-D AND 36 C-D.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
RENEW/REPAIR HAND RAILS AT STBD ANCHOR HAWSE PIPE, PORT LIFE RAFT, 3RD POOPDECK STBD SIDE, AND LADDERS TO BOTH LIFE BOATS.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPLACE HOLED SECTION OF FIRE MAIN AT FIRE STATION 33.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPLACE WASTED SECTION OF FIRE MAIN BELOW CUT OFF VALVE AT FIRE STATION 41.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPLACE WASTED SECTION OF FIRE MAIN BELOW CUT OFF VALVE BETWEEN FIRE STATIONS 38 AND 39.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
CLEAN OVERSPRAY PAINT FROM CARGO SPACE CO2 NOZZLES AS NEEDED.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPLACE WASTED GENERAL ALARM BELLS AS NEEDED AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REMOVE DEBRIS FROM BOTH BOW THRUSTER ROOM BILGE ROSE BOXES.
Electrical
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPLACE TWO MISSING LIGHT FIXTURE GLOBES ON THE OFFICERS MESS DECK.
Electrical
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THE AFT SHIP SERVICE GENERATOR REVERSE POWER RELAY._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPLACE NUTS AND BOLTS ON FOREPEAK VALVE FLANGE IN BOW THRUSTER ROOM BILGE.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROPERLY SET THE RELIEF VALVE FOR THE SHIP SERVICE AIR RECEIVER.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THE FIREMAIN/PUMP RELIEF VALVE.
Engineering
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
MAKE PROPER REPAIRS TO THE FUEL OIL REMOTE SHUTDOWN VALVES FOR THE HFO SETTLING TANK, MDE SERVICE TANK, PURIFIER SERVICE TANK, AND BOILER SERVICE TANK. VALVES LEAK FUEL OIL.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
CROP AND RENEW SWIVEL BRACKET ON PORT ACCOMODATION LADDER.
Electrical
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPLACE MISSING "E"'S ON CARGO SPACE EMERGENCY LIGHTS AS NEEDED.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE SERVICING REPORT FOR PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Electrical
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPLACE BURNED OUT CARGO SPACE LIGHTS AS NEEDED.
Electrical
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE COVER FOR JUNCTION BOX IN BOW THRUSTER ROOM AND REPLACE THREADED WIRE NUTS WITH CRIMPED CONNECTORS.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
CROP AND RENEW ANCHOR OBSERVATION PLATFORM ON THE PORT BOW.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
INSTALL RELIEF VALVES ON THE TWO STARTING AIR RECEIVERS THAT DO NOT EXCEED THE MAWP OF THE RECEIVERS. _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Navigation
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPLACE PRIMARY LIGHT IN STBD RUNNING LIGHT AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION.
Electrical
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
INSTALL AN AUDIBLE HIGH JACKET WATER ALARM ON THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR, AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 112.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROPERLY STOW EXTRA BATTERIES IN THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR SPACE.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROPERLY STOW R-22 BOTTLE IN THE LOW-PRESSURE CO2 TANK ROOM.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
UPDATE PHARMACEUTICALS PRIOR TO ACTIVATION.
Fire Fighting
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
CONDUCT FIRE AND ABANDON SHIP DRILLS PRIOR TO ACTIVATION.
Engineering
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE FUEL OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES IN THE STBD BUNKER PORT.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP FOR THE STEERING GEAR ROOM WATERTIGHT DOOR.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPAIR GASKETS ON CARGO DECK SUBDIVISION DOORS AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF ALL BUT B DECK STBD, B-C DECK RAMP AND MAIN DECK DOOR.
Engineering
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
REPLACE BROKEN VALVE HANDLE IN PORT BUNKER PORT.
Engineering
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL (FOURTH) BOLT FOR CENTER FLANGE IN PORT BUNKER PORT.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROPERLY SECURE THE PORT BUNKER PORT DOOR.
Lifesaving
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF OIL-FIRED INCINERATOR.
Electrical
Issued 22 January 1998
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY GENERATOR ALARM PANEL.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 25 February 1997
Resolved
Provide proper documentation of fully compliant chemical testing program for the deficiencies described in sections 3, 4 & 5 of the attached audit form. Marine Employer is not authorized to operate after 01 AUG 97 unless this requirement has been cleared to the satisfaction of marine inspector.
Electrical
Issued 17 January 1997
Resolved
Prove proper operation of cargo hold emergency lights. In particular, C Deck aft and D Deck forward have no lights at all.
Documentation
Issued 17 January 1997
Resolved
Provide MIO Europe with copy of FCC Certificate once it is issued._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 17 January 1997
Resolved
Provide proper documentation of fully compliant chemical testing program for the deficiencies described in sections 3, 4 & 5 of the attached audit form. Marine employer is not authorized to operate after 18 FEB 97 unless this requirement has been cleared to the satisfaction of marine inspector.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 17 January 1997
Resolved
Repair wasted section of bilge piping located above oily water filtering equipment.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 17 January 1997
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to two holed vent lines, A deck, port side, in way of area below ramp.
Lifesaving
Issued 17 January 1997
Resolved
Make permanent repairs to port life boat rudder control cable._x001C_
Fire Fighting
Issued 17 January 1997
Resolved
Install CO2 warning siren or rotating blue beacon in the following two locations: refrigeration flat in engineroom and lower level starboard side forward engineroom.
Electrical
Issued 17 January 1997
Resolved
Install proper flame impingement bowls on the RACOR fuel filters in the deck generator pack.
Electrical
Issued 17 January 1997
Resolved
Install proper electrical cable bulkhead penetration material in the port pipe tunnel watertight bulkheads.
Engineering
Issued 18 March 1996
Resolved
TEST OVERSPEED TRIP IN WAY OF THE PORT MAIN DIESEL ENGINE.
Fire Fighting
Issued 16 February 1996
Resolved
CONDUCT HYDROSTATIC TEST OF FIREMAIN PIPING AFTER INSTALLATION.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 February 1996
Resolved
CONDUCT WEIGHT TESTS OF BOTH LIFEBOATS AFTER FALLS HAVE BEEN END-FOR-ENDED AND DAVITS REFURBISHED.
Engineering
Issued 16 February 1996
Resolved
TEST SHUTDOWNS/ALARMS FOR MAIN ENGINES.
Unknown
Issued 2 June 1995
Resolved
WHEN REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE WASTE OIL/GARBAGE INCINERATOR, PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF SYSTEM AND ALL SAFETY AND CONTROL MECHANISMS (ENSURE SYSTEM IS NOT USED UNTIL ALL HAVE BEEN TESTED SATISFACTORILY).
Electrical
Issued 28 February 1995
Resolved
REPAIR DEAD GROUND IN SHIP'S SERVICE AND EMERGENCY 220 VOLT ELECTRICAL BUS.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 28 February 1995
Resolved
MAKE PERMANENT REPAIRS TO THE BILGE SYSTEM WHERE TEMPORARY REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.
Electrical
Issued 28 February 1995
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF BOTH MAIN DIESEL ENGINE SHAFT GENERATORS/ ALTERNATORS REVERSE POWER RELAYS. ALL SHOULD BE TESTED BETWEEN EVERY GENERATOR POWER SOURCE CAPABLE OF BEING PARALLELED WITH ANOTHER SOURCE.
Unknown
Issued 28 February 1995
Resolved
WHEN REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE WASTE OIL/GARBAGE INCINERATOR, PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF SYSTEM AND ALL SAFETY AND CONTROL MECHANISMS (ENSURE SYSTEM IS NOT USED UNTIL ALL HAVE BEEN TESTED SATISFACTORILY)
Construction/Loadline
Issued 28 February 1995
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF BRIDGE INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR MACHINERY SPACE HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED WATERTIGHT DOOR.
Electrical
Issued 28 February 1995
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF NO. 2 SHIP'S SERVICE GENERATOR UNDER LOAD AFTER REPAIRS ARE MADE INCLUDING CURRENT REGULATOR AND REVERSE POWER RELAY.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 22 March 1994
Resolved
Demonstrate proper blanking/removal of proposed sludge line from forward tallow/ballast tanks. Sludge piping run from engineroom through port pipe tunnel to forward pump room. Sludge piping removal/blanking shall be to thesatisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Lifesaving
Issued 5 March 1994
Resolved
SERVICE ALL OVERDUE LIFERAFTS AT A COAST GUARD APPROVED SERVICING FACILITY AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 91.25-15(A)(6). DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COGNIZANT OCMI.
Fire Fighting
Issued 5 March 1994
Resolved
PERFORM ANNUAL SERVICING OF FIXED, SEMI- & PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN ATTENDING COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR. PROVIDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE REPORT.
Documentation
Issued 5 March 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE COPIES OF FINAL CARGO SHIP SAFETY CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATE AND INTERNATIONAL LOADLINE.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 5 March 1994
Resolved
INSTALL WTD INDICATOR ON BRIDGE FOR CLASS II DOOR IN AFTER STEERING ROOM.
Lifesaving
Issued 5 March 1994
Resolved
MAKE AVAILABLE FOR VISUAL INSPECTION BY A COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR THE CENTRIFUGAL BRAKES ON THE PORT & STARBOARD LIFEBOAT WINCHES.
Fire Fighting
Issued 5 March 1994
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF THE VESSEL'S SMOKE DETECTION SYSTEM IN THE PRESENCE OF AN ATTENDING COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR. PROVIDE COPY OF SERVICE REPORT.
Fire Fighting
Issued 5 March 1994
Resolved
PROVIDE A GAUGING REPORT OF THE WEATHER DECK FIREMAIN. GAUGINGS SHALL BE TAKEN IN ALL AREAS IN WAY OF PIPE HANGERS/SUPPORTS, ELBOW WELDS AND UNDERSIDE OF THE PIPE AS DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE ATTENDING COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR. TO BE ACCOMPLISHED BY NEXT SCHEDULED DRY DOCKING.
Electrical
Issued 5 March 1994
Resolved
PER G-MVI FAX OF 28SEP93 TO MAR-740, DISABLE ALL CARGO HOLD MAIN LIGHTING CIRCUITS SO THAT, IN THE UNVENTILATED MODE, ONLY THE EMERGENCY CIRCUIT IS ENERGIZED. ACCOMPLISH TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING MARINE INSPECTOR.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 October 1993
Resolved
Demonstrate sludge oil burning mode of incinerator, to the satisfaction of the cognizant O.C.M.I.
Electrical
Issued 4 October 1993
Resolved
Provide approved plans for deck mounted portable generator.
Documentation
Issued 4 October 1993
Resolved
Provide approved plans for incinerator.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 4 October 1993
Resolved
Provide approved plans for dehumidification equipment and ducting.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 October 1993
Resolved
Revise loading/stability info to reflect Tallow/ballast tank conversion to sludge tank. Submit to Coast Guard Marine Safety Center for approval. If vessels tonnage is affected submit for amended COI, Document, SOLAS Safety Equipment Cert, IOPP.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 4 October 1993
Resolved
Provide approved plans for Type II marine sanitation device.
Documentation
Issued 4 October 1993
Resolved
Provide approved plans for fresh water distiller.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 4 October 1993
Resolved
Provide approved plans for clothes dryer/sheet press installations.
Electrical
Issued 4 October 1993
Resolved
Provide approved plans for weather deck security lighting. Demonstrate electrical connections and operation of security lights.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 4 October 1993
Resolved
Provide Log entry of fresh water distiller operation.
Electrical
Issued 4 October 1993
Resolved
Demonstrate explosion-proof lights, fixtures for cargo holds in way of explosive/flammable/combustible storage & handling.
Electrical
Issued 4 October 1993
Resolved
Demonstrate fixed fire fighting system and fuel tank overflow containment on deck mounted portable generator, prior to operationally using this generator.
Engineering
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Bring all all power operated fuel valves into compliance with_x001C_ 46CFR56.50-60(d)(3)(i),(ii),(iii)and(iv)
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Provide inspection service report for both elevators.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Monitor daily the diesel leak in area near fire station #3 tank top level and inform MSO Jacksonville of cause and proposed repair.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Conduct lifeboat weight test to both lifeboats in accordance with_x001C_ 26CFR91.25-15(a)(2).
Electrical
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Provide tachometers for both diesel ship service generators.
Engineering
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Repair audible alarm for loss of hydraulic oil pressure. See section 8.2.1of the vessel automation test procedure.
Unknown
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Complete form CG-2692 concerning the reasons for the loss of the CO2 chargefrom the low pressure CO2 fire fighting system.
Fire Fighting
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Ensure that all fire safety doors in the stairtower selfclose and latch.
Navigation
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Provide emergency steering diagram on bridge and in steering gear room IAW 33CFR164.35(k).
Construction/Loadline
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Replace missing gasket and free up dogs on watertight door located just inside "casing door" on the main deck.
Electrical
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Properly mount port side pilot ladder illumination lamp.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Provide mill certs for pipe fittings and valves used in the tallow/slop tank conversion.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Provide NDT report for the welding in way of the starboard sideshell inserts.
Engineering
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Test and log relief valve for the waste heat boiler.
Fire Fighting
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Remove CO2 cylinders from paint locker interior and relocate outside of space.
Electrical
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Properly run new wiring for CO2 liquid leveling system from power supply tosensor in CO2 room.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Make repairs as needed to the port lifeboat steering cable.
Electrical
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Properly dead end all wires in CO2 room.
Lifesaving
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Provide date of last change or replace fuel in both lifeboats._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Fire Fighting
Issued 2 February 1993
Resolved
Correct the operation of the blue CO2 discharge alarm lamp at the tank top level forward of the watertight door.
Documentation
Issued 26 August 1991
Resolved
PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVED PLANS FOR SPEED DOPPLER._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Engineering
Issued 26 August 1991
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF OVERSPEED SHUTDOWNS FOR FOREWARD SHIP SERVICE GENERATOR AND STBD MAIN ENGINE UPON ARRIVAL OF NEXT US PORT AND NO LATER THAN 23OCT91.
Electrical
Issued 26 August 1991
Resolved
MAKE PROPER POWER CABLE TERMINATIONS IN FORWARD PUMP ROOM.
Fire Fighting
Issued 26 August 1991
Resolved
RENEW LEAKING FIRE STATION VALVES AND SET/SEAL WASTE HEAT BOILER SAFETY.
Engineering
Issued 8 March 1991
Resolved
CONDUCT HYDRO TEST (IN PRESENCE OF USCG INSPECTOR) OF WASTE HEAT BOILER_x001C_ (ECONOMIZER) NOT LATER THAN COMPLETION OF NEXT DRYDOCKING.
Fire Fighting
Issued 15 February 1991
Resolved
COMPLETE SERVICING OF FIXED LOW PRESSURE CO2 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM AND FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM IN THE PRESENCE OF A USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.
Fire Fighting
Issued 16 January 1991
Resolved
COMPLETE ANNUAL SERVICING OF ALL FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND FIRE DETECTION_x001C_SYSTEMS AT FIRST AVAILABLE PORT BUT NO LATER THAN 28FEB91.
Navigation
Issued 16 January 1991
Resolved
REPAIR AS NEEDED AND PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF PORT AND STARBOARD STEERING GEAR LOSS OF POWER ALARM.
Fire Fighting
Issued 16 January 1991
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP AUTOMATIC SUCTION VALVE.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 January 1991
Resolved
PERFORM WEIGHT TEST OF #2 LIFEBOAT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COGNIZANT _x001C_ OCMI AT FIRST AVAILABLE PORT BUT NO LATER THAN 28FEB91.
Lifesaving
Issued 16 January 1991
Resolved
PROVIDE COPY OF CURRENT INFLATABLE LIFERAFT SERVICING CERTIFICATES TO OCMI_x001C_NEW YORK AT FIRST AVAILABLE PORT BUT NO LATER THAN 28FEB91.
Navigation
Issued 17 August 1990
Resolved
REPLACE PORT STEERING MOTOR CONTROLLER & OPERATIONALLY TEST IN THE PRESENCEOF MARINE INSPECTOR
Fire Fighting
Issued 17 August 1990
Resolved
PRESENT CG APPROVED PLANS ON FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
Engineering
Issued 17 August 1990
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE OPERATION OF BILGE PUMP
Fire Fighting
Issued 17 August 1990
Resolved
HYDRO TEST ALL FIRE HOSE IN THE PRESENCE OF MARINE INSPECTOR
Engineering
Issued 17 August 1990
Resolved
DEMONSWTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF MAIN ENGINE OVERSPEED TRIPS
Construction/Loadline
Issued 17 August 1990
Resolved
HOSE TEST (OR CHALK TEST) STERN DOOR
Fire Fighting
Issued 17 August 1990
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE OPERATION OF EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP
Electrical
Issued 17 August 1990
Resolved
OPERATIONALLY TEST ER GENERATOR IN THE PRESENCE OF MARINE INSPECTOR
Unknown
Issued 27 March 1987
Resolved
INSTALL AUTOMATIC NON-RETURN VALVES IN THE BALLAST PUMP OVERBOARD DISCHARGELINES, AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR52.50-95(B) & COMDT (G-MTH-2) LETTER 16703/ APPEALS DATED 15SEP86 TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COGNIZANT OFFICER IN CHARGE MARINE INSPECTION NOT LATER THAN 31 JULY 1987.
Casualty record · 3
26 February 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 1753866
14 March 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 1902231
27 November 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4493301
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.