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SOUTHERN RESPONDER
Oil Recovery · Miscellaneous Vessel class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named SOUTHERN RESPONDER
SOUTHERN RESPONDER is a 1993 oil recovery. The Coast Guard has recorded 79 inspections since 1993, most recently in February 2026, along with 26 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2010.
Records from 1993 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 17 February 2026.
- Built
- 1993
- Last inspected
- 17 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 26 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2007–2010
Identity
983113
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WBO8580
372546
Flag
UNITED STATES
366596000
Maury page id
psix-372546
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded18
Years with a record
31 calendar years (1993–2026)
The 79 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 Miscellaneous Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1979.
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 shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
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
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 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
WBO8580MMSI 366596000 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 October 2017, expires 8 January 2028
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.
Inspection history · 79
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
12 May 2014
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4853343
7 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4862235
21 January 2011
Internal Structural Exam · Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3941804
7 December 2010
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3929690
6 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3905565
4 December 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3905059
15 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3850326
11 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3849905
4 March 2010
Periodic Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3689655
9 July 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3529402
9 February 2009
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3414625
28 May 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3221052
31 March 2008
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3174563
11 March 2008
COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3161490
25 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3071316
8 March 2007
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2884267
13 February 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 2871417
11 January 2007
Cargo Tank Internal
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2854084
10 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2743102
15 May 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2649444
15 May 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2649522
9 March 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2601233
26 January 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2574040
3 November 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2527833
9 May 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2352865
7 April 2005
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2329234
10 February 2005
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2290237
26 February 2004
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2009072
29 December 2003
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1980787
18 July 2003
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1850242
6 February 2003
COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1740718
20 February 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1487751
16 January 2002
Drydock Extension
Administrative · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1479006
24 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 52410
13 February 2001
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1361989
10 May 2000
Administrative
Administrative · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1049934
29 February 2000
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1438985
24 March 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1114466
24 February 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1386462
27 February 1998
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1375278
26 February 1997
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1422801
19 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 180569
19 March 1996
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1412938
30 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 684029
4 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 95217
9 March 1995
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1390006
12 December 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1471809
18 August 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 860669
3 August 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1440833
15 June 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1019694
12 May 1994
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 862785
4 May 1994
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1410964
25 March 1994
Administrative
Administrative · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 856287
27 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1163171
5 November 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 98207
16 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 684011
13 August 1993
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1153679
6 August 1993
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1428241
7 July 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 125430
1 July 1993
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 846839
29 April 1993
Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1149604
13 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 88202
Deficiency record · 26
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)
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
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Bulkhead
Issued 7 December 2010
Resolved
A socket installed through the aft, stern deck penetrated the bulkhead at frame No. 105 on the port side of the vessel. This bulkhead was the barrier between the No. 3P F/O tank and the aft ballast tank. Due to the fact that the socket was never welded at the deck penetration, this allowed F/O to migrate into the aft ballast tank.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Lights
Issued 4 March 2010
Resolved
Replace batteries in all lifejacket waterlights.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder Angle Indicator
Issued 4 March 2010
Resolved
Adjust rudder angle indicators to all read the same at all angles of rudder.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Receiver/Bottle
Issued 11 March 2008
Resolved
Make three air receivers located in engine room available to Coast Guard marine inspector during vessels next scheduled drydock. Drydock extension granted through 13APR08.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 8 March 2007
Resolved
Replace hydrostatic release for EPIRB as per 46 CFR 199.510.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Stowage › General
Issued 8 March 2007
Resolved
Install P/V Safety reliefs to cargo tanks prior to carrying cargoes higher than grade "D" as per 46 CFR 38.10-15.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 8 March 2007
Resolved
Conduct drydock inspection and internal structural exam.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 8 March 2007
Resolved
Grind flush and take thickness measurement of two 7'' well beads in #2 Port Void in way of second swash bay aft of forward bulkhead one bay outboard of center line. Complete at next drydock period.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bracket
Issued 8 March 2007
Resolved
Reweld brackets supporting 8'' overboard decant line in port and stbd #1 voids. Complete repair within 30 days.
Operations/Management › Port and Waterways Safety › Notice of Arrival, General
Issued 15 May 2006
Resolved
On April 28, 2006, the ORSV GEORGIA RESPONDER arrived in Port of Miami anchorage and failed to provide a Notice of Arrival. A Letter of Warning was issued to Marine Spill Response Corp. (owner of the vessel).
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Material
Issued 9 March 2006
Resolved
Fire Hose Failed hydrostatic test.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 9 March 2006
Resolved
CO2 Siren in OWS room inoperative.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 6 February 2003
Resolved
Welds in way of Bulkhead penetrations seeping; rewelded.
Lifesaving
Issued 24 February 1999
Resolved
CONDUCT MAN OVERBOARD DRILL.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 27 February 1998
Resolved
PROPERLY ADJUST WATERTIGHT DOOR IN WAY OF THE PORT ENGINE ROOM ESCAPE TRUNKTO ATTAIN TIGHT SEAL.
Unknown
Issued 15 June 1994
Resolved
The Ordinary seaman required when vessel is engaged in an operation of lessthen twelve (12) hours in duration may be replaced by a specially trained individual who has a letter of qualification as provided in NVIC 3-83 or a licenced member of the crew.
Engineering
Issued 4 May 1994
Resolved
Provide insulation for both Main Engine Tubo-Chargers.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 27 January 1994
Resolved
REPLACE ALL 8 CARGO TANK VENTS WITH APPOVED TYPE AS REQUIRED BY 46 CFR 32.55-20(c) AND COMMANDANT LETTER DATED 03DEC93. VESSEL LIMITED TO GRADE "D" AND LOWER UNTIL REPLACED.
Documentation
Issued 1 July 1993
Resolved
Provide a Coast Guard approved Helo Operations Manual prior to conducting helo operations from vessel's helo deck.
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
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.