WILLIAM A SODERMAN

Public Vessel, Unclassified · Miscellaneous Vessel class · Built 2000s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

WILLIAM A SODERMAN is a 2002 public vessel, unclassified. The Coast Guard has recorded 37 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 14 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 April 2026.

Built: 2002
Last inspected: 29 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 37
Deficiencies: 14 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 Miscellaneous Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 29 April 2026

Recorded inspections37

…physical examinations23

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded7

Deficiencies 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

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. 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

1357669

9232254

NANL

29867

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-29867

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)911.7 ft × 105.8 ft × 89.1 ft

Registered tonnagegross 72,977 / net 21,893

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)911.7 ft × 105.8 ft × 89.1 ft

ITC tonnagegross 72,977 / net 21,893

BuilderGENERAL DYNAMICS, NATIONAL STEEL AND SHIPBUILDING COMPANY · SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES · built 2002

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionGas Turbine

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNORFOLK, VA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 12 February 2026 · expires 28 February 2027

Service, as the file records itPublic Vessel, Unclassified

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

Tonnage as PSIX records it72977 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
21893 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
35950 - Dead Weight, Ton
69968 - Displacement, 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.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 37

29 April 2026 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8358013

20 March 2026 MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8329116

20 November 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8319188

10 November 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8266801

8 September 2025 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8229312

23 August 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8216161

19 May 2025 Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8136911

7 March 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8090923

3 December 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8042838

25 November 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8040098

30 September 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8011480

6 June 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7929446

16 May 2024 ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7914016

1 May 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7904834

24 March 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8084649

13 April 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7668358

12 April 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7679224

3 April 2023 Administrative Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7645921

30 September 2021 Annual Inspection · ACP COI Oversight · ACP Drydock Oversight

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7323881

16 December 2020 Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7112993

27 October 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7114545

21 October 2020 Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7092695

31 August 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7047166

1 May 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6946615

10 March 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6923622

13 November 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6854448

23 April 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6668183

10 December 2018 ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6595369

12 January 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6338608

6 November 2017 Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · ACP COI Oversight · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6301407

5 August 2017 Re-Inspection · ACP COI Oversight

Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6223008

22 December 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5847124

15 August 2016 ACP Annual Oversight

Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5961116

25 April 2016 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5863467

25 April 2016 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5879190

16 April 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Saipan · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5855748

21 January 2016 Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock

Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5800837

Deficiency record · 14

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator

Issued 8 September 2025 Resolved

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. The company representative reported the emergency diesel generator is not working properly. 74 SOLAS (2020 Con. Ed.) I/11(a); 60a

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 September 2025
Resolution: Received report and finding numbers from ABS accepting deficiency.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 23 August 2025 Resolved

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. VSL reported failure of their #1 steering system and STBD rudder. Rectify prior to movement 74SOLAS (2020) 1/11 (a)

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 August 2025
Resolution: Accepted by RO

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts

Issued 19 May 2025 Resolved

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. The painter for life raft #3 on starboard side main deck is not permanently attached to the ship. 74 SOLAS (20 Con)III/20.2

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 20 May 2025

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 19 May 2025 Resolved

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: fire detection. Heat detectors at approximate frame numbers 75, 91, 94, 98, 99, and 103 on 4B deck did not operate within manufactures specifications and were rendered inoperable/taken out of service by the fire servicing company with no estimated time of repair. To be rectified prior to cargo operations but no later than 30 days. 74 SOLAS (20 Con) II-2/14.2.1.1.2

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 June 2025
Resolved 20 May 2025

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity

Issued 19 May 2025 Resolved

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if a fire occurs: structural fire protection, and protection of openings and penetrations in these divisions. Found wooden cover access plate installed on ventilation ducting on 1B deck. 74 SOLAS (20 Con) II-2/ 14.2.1.1.1

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 20 May 2025

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity

Issued 19 May 2025 Resolved

The following fire protection systems shall be kept in good order so as to ensure their required performance if fire occurs: structural fire protection, including fire-resisting divisions, and protection of openings and penetrations in these divisions. MI observed multiple holes approx. 1/4" diameter drilled through B-class bulkhead of the 02 deck unlicensed crew lounge. 74 SOLAS (20 Con) II-2/ 14.2.1.1.1

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 June 2025
Resolved 20 May 2025

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

Issued 19 May 2025 Resolved

Electrical installations shall be such that the safety of crew and ship from electrical hazards will be ensured. CGMI identified multiple electrical hazards in the Engine Control Room in the form of extension cords plugged into surge protectors. 74SOLAS(01CONS) II-1 / 40.1.3

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 June 2025
Resolved 20 May 2025

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

The angular position of the rudder shall: be indicated on the navigation bridge; be recognizable in the steering gear compartment. The rudder angle indicator in both the steering gear compartment and the navigation bridge varied at different ranges from the indicator on the steering gear. 74 SOLAS (04 Cons) II-1/29.11 1 and 2

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 June 2024
Resolved 29 May 2024
Resolution: Accepted by RO.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

Doors required to be self-closing shall not be fitted with hold-back hooks. Fire doors in the galley were held open with hold-back hooks that were not capable of being remotely released. 74 SOLAS (01 Cons) II-2/47.2

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 June 2024
Resolved 29 May 2024
Resolution: Accepted by RO.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

The main inlets and outlets of all ventilation systems shall be capable of being closed from outside the spaces being ventilated. Laundry vent on port side located next to lifeboat davit controls, was wasted and unable to be closed. 74 SOLAS (01 Cons) II-2/16.9

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 June 2024
Resolved 29 May 2024
Resolution: Accepted by RO.

14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › 15 PPM Alarm arrangements

Issued 18 December 2020 Resolved

Oil filtering equipment shall be provided with alarm arrangements to indicate when oil content exceed 15 PPM. Oil content monitor on engine room OWS failed to activate alarm. Conduct repairs IAW equipment's manufacture procedures and provide CG a copy of ABS Class Survey for Compliance Report.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 January 2021
Resolved 14 January 2021
Resolution: MSD Saipan approved compliance report from vessel.

Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning

Issued 8 January 2018 Resolved

Vessel is approved for Periodically Unattended Engine Room. Vessel has 5 generators #1 Generator is down for routine repairs and was not able to go through any of the required Periodic Safety Test Procedures (PSTP). Until the PSTPs for the #1 generator are demonstrated in the presence of American Bureau of Shipping, the Periodically Unattended Engen Room endorsement is removed.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 January 2018
Resolved 12 January 2018
Resolution: Received ABS Class report attesting to the successful test of automation to the #1 SSDG.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Emergency shutdown

Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved

Demonstrate proper operation of the vessel emergency diesel generator.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 May 2016
Resolved 17 May 2016

Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Crankshaft

Issued 25 April 2016 Resolved

Failure of engine drive end coupler.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 May 2016
Resolved 12 May 2016
Resolution: Class report & tests carried out.

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.