SOUTHERN RESPONDER

Oil Recovery · Miscellaneous Vessel class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

SOUTHERN RESPONDER is a 1993 oil recovery. The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 7 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2010.

Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 February 2026.

Built: 1993
Last inspected: 17 February 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 17
Deficiencies: 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2007–2010

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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 17 February 2026

Recorded inspections17

…physical examinations15

…administrative events2

Deficiencies 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 11 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

983113

9043940

WBO8580

372546

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-372546

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)190.7 ft × 44.0 ft × 17.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 488 / net 354

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)190.7 ft × 44.0 ft × 17.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 1,335 / net 400

BuilderHALTER MARINE INC · ESCATAWPA, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1993

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portINGLESIDE, TX

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 14 May 2026 · expires 30 June 2027

Service, as the file records itOil Recovery

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

Tonnage as PSIX records it400 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
354 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
1335 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
488 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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.

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Vessel history report

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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.

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Inspection history · 17

17 February 2026 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock · Internal Structural Exam · Vessel Attendance

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8273523

30 May 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance · Exemption

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8148519

10 June 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7932160

6 April 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7664213

18 April 2022 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7433166

23 February 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7437525

6 April 2021 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7169873

5 November 2020 Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7090471

9 September 2020 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7054632

2 July 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6993898

18 March 2019 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6644709

15 March 2018 COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6372656

7 March 2017 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6100690

23 February 2017 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6093711

2 June 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5894941

28 April 2016 Periodic Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5969396

16 February 2016 Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock · Internal Structural Exam · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5816121

Deficiency record · 7

12 - Dangerous Goods › N/A - No Subsystem › Tank entry

Issued 17 February 2026 Resolved

If, during an internal structural examination, cargo tank internal examination, or underwater survey, damage or deterioration to the hull plating, structural members, or cargo tanks is discovered, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may require the vessel to be drydocked or otherwise taken out of service to further assess the extent of the damage and to effect permanent repairs. The hatch covers' knife edge is deteriorated on #2 Port recovery oil and is unable to make a gas tight seal. The number #2 port oil recovery tank is limited to carrying grade D and E cargoes until satisfactory repairs are made. 46 CFR 31.10-21(c)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 March 2026
Resolution: Knife edge has been renewed.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm

Issued 25 May 2023 Resolved

General emergency alarm signal must: be located in passenger and crew quarters area where they can alert persons in spaces where thos persons may be maintaining, repairing, or operating equipment.... General alarmdoes not sound on the main deck and the galley area

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 June 2023
Resolved 26 May 2023
Resolution: maintenance was completed on general alarm bells to make them sound.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 19 May 2022 Resolved

All vessels except unmanned barges shall be provided with a satisfactory bilge pumping plant capable of pumping from and draining any watertight compartment. Vessel was unable to demonstrate the proper operation of the installed bilge system. 46 CFR 56.50-50(a)(1) 46 CFR 90.20-1(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 20 May 2022
Resolution: ABS witness the functionality of Bilge System.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm

Issued 19 May 2022 Resolved

The activation of any detector or manual pull station must cause an audible and visual fire detection alarm signal at the control panel. If the alarm signal has not been acknowledged within 2 minutes, an audible fire alarm must be automatically sounded throughout the crew accommodations and service spaces, control stations, and manned machinery spaces. Vessels installed fire detection system is not sounding within the required time frame when not acknowledged at the control station. 46 CFR 76.27-10(b) 46 CFR 95.05-1(a)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel fixed the fire alarm before departing the vessel.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors

Issued 29 April 2021 Resolved

The door is designed to withstand a head of water equivalent to the depth of the sill of the door to the bulk head deck or (3 meters) 10FT whichever is greater. 03 WTD's in enginering space failed chalk test. Doors were adjusted and tested satisfactoritly.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 29 April 2021
Resolution: WTD's adjusted and tested; all sat.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 9 September 2020 Resolved

Compliance with the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping, will be considered as satisfactory evidence of the structural efficiency of the vessel. While conducting training vessels small boat impacted the aft peak mud ballast tank on the stern. Causing a ¾ inch diameter hole three feet above the water line. Vessel will make temp repairs to puncture and submit permanent repair proposal to USCG for approval. Repairs of stern must be approved to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 October 2020
Resolved 29 September 2020
Resolution: Weld NDT to the satisfaction of attending MI.

Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Piping

Issued 28 April 2016 Resolved

Crew was unable to demonstrate proper operation of the bilge system at the time of inspection due to test medium complications.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 May 2016
Resolved 2 May 2016
Resolution: Witnessed operation of the vessel's bilge system. All sat.

Casualty record · 2

25 September 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3071316

14 May 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3877941

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.

Ownership record

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