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BEST WON

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named BEST WON

BEST WON is a 1991 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 54 inspections since 1991, most recently in April 2026, along with 27 deficiencies.

Records from 1991 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 April 2026.

Built: 1991
Last inspected: 17 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 54
Deficiencies: 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 4 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.

975642

IMO number

8964185 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here

Call sign

WDN6124

MISLE id

363102

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367523620

Maury page id

psix-363102

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations43

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded4

Years with a record 33 calendar years (1991–2026)

The 54 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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)115.9 ft × 26.0 ft × 11.3 ft

Registered tonnagegross 94 / net 64

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)115.9 ft × 26.0 ft × 11.3 ft

ITC tonnagegross 211 / net 63

BuilderBREAUX BROTHERS ENTERPRIS · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1991

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

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 it94 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
211 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
64 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
63 - Convention (Subpart B), Net 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

WDN6124MMSI 367523620 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 February 2023, expires 10 February 2033

WDG3207MMSI 367523620 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 March 2012, cancelled 4 June 2022

WDB7810MMSI 366720000 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 May 2004, cancelled 8 January 2010 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)

WCV5688MMSI 366586000 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 October 1998, cancelled 25 May 2004 · 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 · 4

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.

GIS-CRUSADER Offshore Supply Vessel · MISLE 50449 · 26 September 2004 · activity 2338272 INT'L PROVIDER Fishing Tender · MISLE 53750 · 12 January 1999 · activity 167835 MR WALTER Passenger Barge (Uninspected) · MISLE 46319 · 3 December 1992 · activity 2805 ISABEL L Offshore Supply Vessel · MISLE 53495 · 3 December 1992 · activity 2805

Inspection history · 54

17 April 2026 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8312099

13 April 2026 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8312082

10 April 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8109351

11 April 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7893410

4 April 2024 Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7886884

11 April 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7660280

29 March 2022 Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7420219

29 March 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7164559

8 December 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7108416

23 March 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6930383

19 March 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6645047

14 March 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6371853

12 March 2018 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6370526

15 March 2017 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6105427

16 March 2016 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5834433

16 March 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5834597

28 March 2014 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4824284

5 December 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4202063

3 February 2010 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3674773

6 April 2009 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3447055

20 November 2008 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3359158

30 January 2008 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3139350

12 April 2007 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2906550

24 February 2007 Examination of Repairs · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2876908

4 January 2006 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2560230

30 March 2005 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2323207

18 February 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2295193

27 December 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2265069

26 September 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2338272

18 November 2003 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1949873

9 May 2002 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1614773

10 April 2002 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1603180

19 July 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Grand Isle · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1521922

5 April 2001 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1429517

4 May 2000 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1376164

14 February 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1391281

13 April 1999 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1372574

29 January 1999 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1123936

12 January 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 167835

12 January 1999 Damage Survey

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 815069

15 May 1998 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1364734

1 April 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1443994

10 December 1997 Administrative

Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 778855

11 March 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1437208

14 June 1996 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1374641

29 April 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1412966

2 May 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1407492

19 October 1994 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1392088

10 May 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1425451

26 May 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1414160

3 December 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2805

19 August 1992 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1459781

16 June 1992 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1359412

25 June 1991 Initial Certification · Plan Review "T" Boat · Hull Examination · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1255488

Deficiency record · 27

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts

Issued 11 April 2023 Resolved

An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Stbd generator flywheel was exposed without a guard or cover. 46 CFR 177.960

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 April 2023
Resolution: Crew installed a guard cover over the Stbd generator flywheel.

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

Issued 11 April 2023 Resolved

An interconnected detection and alarm system must consist of multiple station smoke detectors, be installed such that the actuation of alarm in one area results in both audible and visual alarms in all areas required to be protected by the interconnected detection and alarm system, contain an independent power source, and alarm on low power. Vessel did not have an interconnected detection & alarm system in all required protection areas. Must install approved interconnected detection and alarm system in required spaces. 46 CFR 181.450(a)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 May 2023
Resolved 25 April 2023
Resolution: New modulars installed.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 11 April 2023 Resolved

All unfired pressure vessels must be installed to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI. The design, construction, and original testing of such unfired pressure vessels must meet the applicable requirements of subchapter F of this chapter. Where pressure-indicating gages are used, in no case shall the upper range of the gage be less than 1.2 times nor more than 2 times the pressure at which the relieving device is set to function. 46 CFR 182.330 46 CFR 54.15-5(f)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 April 2023
Resolved 12 April 2023
Resolution: Gauges replaced. Vsl now has 200psi gauges on pressure vessels.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)

Issued 29 March 2021 Resolved

Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew. There was no aft railing installed. Railing must be installed for safe carriage of passengers. Lines were installed prior to inspector departure which meet the safety requirements.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 29 March 2021
Resolved 29 March 2021
Resolution: Issue was rectified during inspection.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems

Issued 29 March 2021 Resolved

Each fire hydrant must have a valve installed to allow the firehose to be removed while the fire main is under pressure. A valve was installed however, it was missing the hand wheel to open and close the valve. This degraded the ability of the operator to quickly open and close the valve. A hand wheel must be installed on the valve in order to quickly operate the system.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 April 2021
Resolved 31 March 2021
Resolution: Issue has been rectified. Photos showing resolution in def documents.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 29 March 2021 Resolved

Machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. The fuel oil manifold and transfer system in the starboard forward corner of the engine room was leaking fuel oil. Ensure fuel oil is not leaking from the pipes.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Compliance (COC)

Issued 29 March 2021 Resolved

The owner of a vessel must designate a hailing port. The vessel had New Orleans marked on the vessel and listed as the hailing port on the COI. The COD had Grand Isle listed as the hailing port. Vessel is instructed to coordinate with National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) to change hailing port to align the COI and COD.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 April 2021
Resolved 31 March 2021
Resolution: Issue has been rectified.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Cable

Issued 16 March 2016 Resolved

Electrical cables in engine room found hanging from cable ways. Repair and replace cable way wire ties to the satisfaction of the attending marien inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 March 2016
Resolved 16 March 2016
Resolution: Vessel representitive provided proof of corrective actions to attending MI.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter

Issued 5 December 2011 Resolved

Vessel's stability information has not been updated to comply with the new assumed average weight per person of 185 pounds as per 46 CFR 178.310(a)(1). Vessel's passenger count has been reduced to 58 until certified in compliance with stability regulations.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 April 2012
Resolution: Vessel submitted Stability Info to MSU Houma.

Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture

Issued 30 January 2008 Resolved

Vessel needs to add an emergency light to illuminate the emergency exit door from the passenger compartment.

Due 1 March 2008
Resolved 20 November 2008
Resolution: Light installed by electrician.

Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Winding

Issued 30 January 2008 Resolved

Generator windings need to be cleaned on both generators.

Due 1 March 2008
Resolved 20 November 2008
Resolution: Windings cleaned.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator

Issued 27 December 2004 Resolved

Remove paint from generator placards within 30 days.

Due 28 December 2004
Resolved 28 December 2004

Documentation › Manifests/Lists › Muster List/Emergency Instructions

Issued 27 December 2004 Resolved

Provide onboard station bill within 30 days.

Due 28 December 2004
Resolved 28 December 2004

Communications › Internal Communications System › Portable Radios

Issued 27 December 2004 Resolved

Install internal communication system within 30 days.

Due 28 December 2004
Resolved 28 December 2004

Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Valve, Control

Issued 27 December 2004 Resolved

Stencil fuel shut off on main deck within 30 days.

Due 28 December 2004
Resolved 28 December 2004

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Tripping/Falling Hazard

Issued 27 December 2004 Resolved

Attach hatch latch for aft emergency escape hatch within 30 days.

Due 28 December 2004
Resolved 28 December 2004

Communications › Radio Communications