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.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)119.8 ft × 25.0 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 97 / net 66
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBREAUX'S BAY CRAFT, INC. · LOREAUVILLE LA, UNITED STATES · built 1985
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portGRAND ISLE, LA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 15 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it97 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Inspection history · 15
20 March 2026Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8312063
1 April 2025Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8103097
10 March 2025Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8090924
5 March 2024Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7874256
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 1 April 2025Resolved
Number of penetrations in watertight bulkheads must be made watertight. Through hull fitting detached from bulkhead in engine room space.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 May 2025
Resolved 1 April 2025
Resolution: Replaced/rerouted through bulkhead penetrations.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 1 April 2025Resolved
Ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with removable flame screens. Starboard fuel tank vent is missing flame screen.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 May 2025
Resolved 1 April 2025
Resolution: Installed new flame screen.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 March 2024Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other person, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Multiple appliances were plugged into surge protector on bridge. Dead end wiring on starboard generator.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 April 2024
Resolved 5 March 2024
Resolution: Surge protector and dead-end wiring removed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 5 March 2024Resolved
Vessels must have interconnected fire detection system installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Vessel was not equipped with interconnected fire detection system.
Vessels must have interconnected fire detection system installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces. Vessel was not equipped with interconnected fire detection system.
46 CFR 181.405(c)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 April 2024
Resolved 21 March 2024
Resolution: Vsl installed interconnected system.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 7 February 2020Resolved
MI identified cracked welds in the rudder room - 10 welds cracked on the STBD bit post; 1 cracked weld on the top longitudinal of STBD center bulkhead; weld incomplete on the STBD void bulkhead under vent box; and 01 cracked weld on the PORT bit post.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 February 2020
Resolution: Vsl representative provided photographs of repair welds.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 13 February 2019Resolved
Batteries in Water Lights are expired and are not the proper type, replace with approved/non expired battery
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 February 2019
Resolved 14 February 2019
Resolution: VSL Rep sent photos of new battery for water lights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 13 February 2019Resolved
Reflective tape being used on Liferings is not approved, replaced with approved type.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 March 2019
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: VSL rep sent pictures of corrected life rings
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 February 2019Resolved
Non-conductive matting in front of switchboard is damaged and insufficent size, replace with larger mat.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 March 2019
Resolved 14 February 2019
Resolution: VSL Rep sent photo and receipt fot new conductive mat in front of switchboard.
Watertight door leading to engine room fittings are not watertight, need to tighten hinges to make the door watertight
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 February 2019
Resolution: VSL rep sent photos of tightened doors
Recorded names · 2
SEABULK LAFAYETTE (2004–2005), LAFAYETTE (2012). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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