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OCEAN EXPLORER

Research Vessel · Research Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named OCEAN EXPLORER

OCEAN EXPLORER is a 1979 research vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 27 inspections since 1988, most recently in May 2003, along with 22 deficiencies.

Records from 1988 to 2003. Most recent: inspection, 13 May 2003.

Built
1979
Last inspected
13 May 2003
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
27
Deficiencies
22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with
2 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
943012
IMO number
7805239 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
C6TU4
MISLE id
321316
Flag
VANUATU
MMSI
—
Maury page id
psix-321316

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations11
…administrative events2
…with no type recorded14
Years with a record 11 calendar years (1988–2003)
The 27 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 23 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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 Research Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it1338 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
2182 - Dead Weight, Ton
4458 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

KFGFMMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 2 February 1989, cancelled 2 February 1994 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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.

Inspected as a tow unit · 2

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

FAIRFIELD ENDEAVOR Unclassified · MISLE 49404 · 5 June 1999 · activity 117834GARDNO Freight Ship · MISLE 366879 · 5 June 1999 · activity 117834

Inspection history · 27

13 May 2003 Passenger/Freight Vessel Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1792907
12 March 2003 Passenger/Freight Vessel Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1764367
19 February 2002 Passenger/Freight Vessel Examination
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1487406
4 February 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1483769
17 January 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 286337
24 November 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 435225
5 June 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 117834
12 June 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 413904
18 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 410950
12 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 70945
4 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 410630
4 December 1997 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1113729
11 May 1992 Administrative
Administrative · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1270355
11 March 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6738
11 March 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 13476
21 January 1992 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1444670
5 November 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 445515
19 April 1991 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1231044
6 December 1990 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HONOLULU · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 1240795
15 June 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 462736
26 January 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 454272
17 January 1990 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1214140
12 January 1990 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1227575
6 December 1989 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1220024
13 June 1989 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1203060
4 January 1989 Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 896474
21 October 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 895290

Deficiency record · 22

Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Cable
Issued 12 March 2003 Resolved
Fuel hose on #2 generator deteriorated. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fuel Hose
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 April 2003
Resolved 31 October 2006
Resolution: Attending CG Marine Inspectors witness proper function and material condition of generators during PSC exam.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 19 February 2002 Resolved
Prior to next US port procure US tidal/current tables. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Due 12 March 2003
Resolved 12 March 2003
Engineering
Issued 17 January 2001 Resolved
Make permanent repairs to OWS and provide proof of proper operations prior to departure of Houston Galveston
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 January 2001
Resolved 23 January 2001
Navigation
Issued 24 November 1999 Resolved
Repair and prove operation of the echo sounding device and recorder.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 2001
Resolved 23 January 2001
Navigation
Issued 24 November 1999 Resolved
Provide professional service for SARTS or renew both SARTS prior to departing port.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 November 1999
Resolved 29 November 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 24 November 1999 Resolved
Provide water borne test of port life boat and make appropriate log entry.
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 January 2001
Resolved 23 January 2001
Lifesaving
Issued 24 November 1999 Resolved
Provide satisfactory fire and abandon ship drills prior to departing port.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 November 1999
Resolved 29 November 1999
Navigation
Issued 4 December 1997 Resolved
STEERING GEAR BLOCK DIAGRAM SHOWING CHANGE-OVER PROCEDURES FOR REMOTE STEERING GEAR CONTROL SYSTEMS ON NAVIGATING BRIDGE NOT THERE, AS REQUIRED BY SOLAS 74 (AMENDED), CHAPTER V, REG. 19-2 (c)(i)
Condition: Unknown
Due 23 June 1998
Resolved 23 June 1998
Engineering
Issued 21 January 1992 Resolved
Provide vessel with small discharge containment in accordance with 33 CFR_x001C_ 155.320(a)(1).
Condition: Unknown
Due 21 January 1992
Resolved 21 January 1992
Lifesaving
Issued 6 December 1990 Resolved
INSTALL ARM TO THE STBD AFT LIFEBOAT DAVIT LIMIT SWITCH AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH 46 CFR 111.95-7. UPON COMPLETED REPAIRS, SWITCH IS TO BE_x001C_ TESTED AND LOGGED BY MASTER AND CHIEF ENGINEER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 December 1990
Resolved 6 December 1990
Electrical
Issued 6 December 1990 Resolved
INSTALL CONTACT MAKERS FOR GENERAL ALARM SYSTEM AS REQUIRED BY _x001C_ 46 CFR 113.25-11.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 December 1990
Resolved 6 December 1990
Fire Fighting
Issued 6 December 1990 Resolved
REPLACE ALL FOREIGN MANUFACTURED HALON CYLINDERS IN MACHINERY SPACE WITH _x001C_ CYLINDERS OF COMPARABLE SIZE THAT ARE MANUFACTURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH_x001C_ 49 CFR 178 SUBPART C.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 December 1990
Resolved 6 December 1990
Electrical
Issued 6 December 1990 Resolved
INSTALL ACCESSIBLE FROM THE WEATHER DECK ON BILOGE SLOP DISCHARGE, STOP_x001C_ VALVE BY OUTLET AND REMOTE PUMP SHUT DOWN AS REQUIRED BY_x001C_ 33 CFR 155.340(2)(d) & (e).
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 December 1990
Resolved 6 December 1990
Engineering
Issued 6 December 1990 Resolved
HALON CYLINDERS IN MACHINERY SPACE REQUIRE 12YEAR DISCHARGE AND HYDRO AS_x001C_ PER 46CFR147.65(a).
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 December 1990
Resolved 6 December 1990
Electrical
Issued 6 December 1990 Resolved
MAKE PAINT STOWAGE OR MIXING SPACES CONFORM TO 46 CFR 111.105-43, SUBMIT_x001C_ PLANS AND EQUIPMENT LIST TO COAST GUARD PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 December 1990
Resolved 6 December 1990
Lifesaving
Issued 12 January 1990 Resolved
HYDRO TEST COMPRESSED AIR CYLINDERS IN PORT AND STBD LIFEBOATS TO 1-1/4 MAWP IAW 46 CFR 61.10-5.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1990
Resolved 12 January 1990
Lifesaving
Issued 12 January 1990 Resolved
PROVIDE ONE ADDITIONAL COAST GUARD APPROVED WATERLIGHT AND PERMANENTLY ATTACH TO A RING BUOY.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1990
Resolved 12 January 1990
Navigation
Issued 12 January 1990 Resolved
ENTER CHART CORRECTIONS ON ALL CHARTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1990
Resolved 12 January 1990
Lifesaving
Issued 12 January 1990 Resolved
PERMANENTLY ATTACH SMOKE SIGNALS TO 2 RING BUOYS WITH LIGHTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1990
Resolved 12 January 1990
Lifesaving
Issued 12 January 1990 Resolved
POST LIFERAFT LAUNCHING INSTRUCTIONS ADJACENT TO LIFERAFT LAUNCHING STATIONS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1990
Resolved 12 January 1990
Lifesaving
Issued 12 January 1990 Resolved
PROVIDE MANUAL RELEASE MECHANISMS FOR ALL LIFERAFTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 January 1990
Resolved 12 January 1990
Documentation
Issued 4 January 1989 Resolved
SUBMIT A TIMETABLE FOR CORRECTION OF ALL NATIONAL DEFENSE WAIVERS ISSUED INCONJUNCTION WITH THE INITIAL INSPECTION FOR CERTIFICATION.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 January 1989
Resolved 4 January 1989

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.