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BRENDA S

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

BRENDA S is a 1990 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 25 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2021.

Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 January 2026.

Built
1990
Last inspected
6 January 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
18
Deficiencies
25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2007–2021
Inspected with
1 other vessel
Also recorded as
1 other name

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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 6 January 2026
Recorded inspections18
…physical examinations13
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 25 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

US Official No.
970048
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDM3555
MISLE id
356141
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-356141

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)116.6 ft × 25.0 ft × 11.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 66
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)116.6 ft × 25.0 ft × 11.5 ft
ITC tonnagegross 199 / net 59
BuilderBREAUX BROTHERS ENTERP · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1990
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portFREEPORT, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 16 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it199 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
59 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
66 - 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.
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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Inspected as a tow unit · 1

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.

MARAN GAS ANDROS Tank Ship · MISLE 1599436 · 23 December 2021 · activity 7372465

Inspection history · 18

6 January 2026 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8291005
13 November 2025 Examination of Repairs · Vessel Attendance · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8268064
2 September 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8225154
16 December 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8047987
9 January 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8045286
1 November 2023 Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7818665
22 February 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7640416
14 February 2023 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7636721
26 October 2022 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7584294
14 March 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7411729
24 December 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7372167
23 December 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7372465
10 September 2021 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7309425
27 January 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6896937
27 September 2018 Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6548692
23 October 2017 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6293232
25 January 2017 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6077613
21 April 2016 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5857444

Deficiency record · 25

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 January 2026 Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with the bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.25-10(a). Vessel is required 2 fixed power pumps. Vessel could not demonstrate proper operation of the emergency bilge pump. Vessel is required to make permanent repairs and demonstrate proper operation of both bilge pumps to satisfaction of USCG MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 6 February 2026
Resolved 7 January 2026
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 January 2026 Resolved
On a vessel of atleast 26 feet, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in a machinery space. MI observed the visual indicator for the engine room bilge alarm inoperable. Repair indicator to satisfaction of USCG MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 January 2026
Resolved 7 January 2026
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 6 January 2026 Resolved
Protective gratings shall be provided at such locations where persons or gear might come in contact with the exhaust pipe. MI observed several areas on the main engine exhaust piping that had exposed exhaust pipe. Install grates or lagging on all exposed exhaust piping.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 January 2026
Resolved 13 January 2026
Resolution: Received photos showing properly installed lagging on all exposed exhaust areas
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 January 2026 Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. MI observed an electrical outlet in the port side aft berthing area missing a faceplate, full of lint and the enclosure broken and not properly attached to the bulkhead. Replace or remove electrical outlet.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 20 January 2026
Resolved 7 January 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 October 2021 Resolved
All vessels shall be provided with an approved adult type life preserver for each person carried. Vessel only has 36 Adult life jackets and 04 children life jackets on board. Total persons allowed is 36.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Corrected passenger count on COI. Vessel had sufficient amount of life jackets onboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 7 February 2020 Resolved
Engine room bilge has approximately 12-14" of oily water in FWD section. Properly pump and clean to mitigate fire risk and meet stability letter requirements to satisfaction of CG inspector, prior to carraige of passengers or cargo. 46CFR185.12
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 February 2020
Resolution: Recieved photo of pumped/cleaned bilge.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 February 2020 Resolved
Generator windings have excessive oil and lint creating a risk of fire. Clean to satisfaction of CG Marine inspector, prior to carraige of passengers or cargo. 46CFR183.10-5
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 February 2020
Resolution: Recieved photo of cleaned windings.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 7 February 2020 Resolved
Gaskets for deck scuttles not serviceable. Repair/replace to the satisfaction of CG Marine inspector, prior to carraige of passengers or cargo. 46CFR185.30-15
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 February 2020
Resolution: Recieved photo of replaced gaskets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 February 2020 Resolved
STBD main engine has multiple oil and exhaust leaks posing a risk to damage and fire. Repair to satisfaction of CG marine inspector, prior to carriage of passengers or cargo. 46CFR182.10-05
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 17 February 2020
Resolution: Recieved report of exhaust leaks corrected. Oil leaks corrected on spot.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 February 2020 Resolved
Generator starting battery terminals corroded. Repair to satisfaction of CG marine inspector within 14 days. 46CFR182.10-05
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 February 2020
Resolution: Recieved photo of cleaned terminals.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 February 2020 Resolved
Exhaust supporting brackets for main engines missing bolts on the overhead repair to satisfaction of CG marine inspector within 14 days. 46CFR182.10-05
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 February 2020
Resolution: Recieved photo of bolts in brackets.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 February 2020 Resolved
Steering helm pump under pilot house console, has signs of hydraulic leak. Repair to the satisfaction of CG marine inspector within 14 days. 46CFR182.10-5
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 February 2020
Resolution: Recieved photo of corrected/cleaned leaks.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 27 September 2018 Resolved
Battery was expired on the Epirb. O/O to provide servicing report from third party authorized facility showing the proper maintenance of the epirb was conducted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 31 October 2018
Resolved 24 October 2018
Resolution: Received thrid party servicing report from an authorized dealer ARTEX attesting to the proper batter repalacement and comprehensive servicing of the EPIRB, Test results were all sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 27 September 2018 Resolved
The Navigational charts onboard were not corrected. O/O to correct charts I.A.W the latest BNM or purchase new updated navigational charts for the vessels operating area.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 31 October 2018
Resolved 24 October 2018
Resolution: Received e-mail receipts and pictures of new updated charts that were purchased. Verified that the charts were for the area's that the vessel operates in.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Installed
Issued 23 October 2017 Resolved
No visual alarm is present for the rudder room bilge alarm. Supply visual and audible alarm to the satisfaction of the USCG marine inspector
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 November 2017
Resolved 7 November 2017
Resolution: Provided documentation showing proper operation of visual and audible alarm.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 23 October 2017 Resolved
Renew port side MDE exhaust cooling lines, support all other cooling exhaust lines properly to satisfaction of USCG marine inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 November 2017
Resolved 7 November 2017
Resolution: Provided documentation showing renewed MDE cooling lines, and installed support of all other cooling exhaust lines.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Distributor (air start)
Issued 23 October 2017 Resolved
Properly secure all MDE air start and lines to satisfaction of USCG MI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 November 2017
Resolved 7 November 2017
Resolution: Provided documentation that all MDE air start and lines have been properly secured.
Engineering › Electric Propulsion System › Wiring
Issued 23 October 2017 Resolved
Remove all dead end wiring from old engine sensors.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 November 2017
Resolved 7 November 2017
Resolution: Provided documentation attesting to the removal of all dead end wiring.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 25 January 2017 Resolved
Marine charts are not up to date and must be corrected prior to carrying passengers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 February 2017
Resolved 26 January 2017
Resolution: Corrected.
Operations/Management › Equipment Service/Testing › EPIRB
Issued 25 January 2017 Resolved
Monthly testing was not logged.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 January 2017
Resolved 25 January 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter
Issued 25 January 2017 Resolved
Painter lines were not secured to 4 of the 6 lifefloats and must be corrected prior to operating.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 January 2017
Resolved 25 January 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 25 January 2017 Resolved
Lifefloat lights were not attached to of their respective lifefloats; must be corrected prior to operating.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 January 2017
Resolved 25 January 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard
Issued 25 January 2017 Resolved
Starboard engine room hatch covers was missing two bolts, which showed signs of leakage; must be corrected prior to operating.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 January 2017
Resolved 25 January 2017
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
Engineering › Freshwater Generation System › Pump
Issued 21 April 2016 Resolved
Reinstall pressure switch for fresh water pump.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 April 2016
Resolution: Vessel rep re-installed wire on pressure switch.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 21 April 2016 Resolved
Secure shore tie wires in lazarette.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 May 2016
Resolved 26 April 2016
Resolution: Vessel rep secured shore tie to bulkhead in lasarette using brackets.

Casualty record · 2

21 July 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3077169
23 December 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7372465
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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

THUNDERAMERICA (2007). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.