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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
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

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WBO8580
372546
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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
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)
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.
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.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 January 2011
Resolution: Shipyard personnel from Bludworth installed two new inserts, and moved the socket aft so that it wasn''''t straddling frame No. 105.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Lights
Issued 4 March 2010 Resolved
Replace batteries in all lifejacket waterlights.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 March 2010
Resolved 11 March 2010
Resolution: MI inspected lifejacket water lights, all batteries replaced.
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 March 2010
Resolved 11 March 2010
Resolution: MI witnessed all rudder angle indicators displayed same rudder angle readings.
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 April 2008
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 8 March 2007 Resolved
Replace hydrostatic release for EPIRB as per 46 CFR 199.510.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 March 2007
Resolved 15 March 2007
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 April 2007
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 8 March 2007 Resolved
Conduct drydock inspection and internal structural exam.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 June 2007
Resolved 4 April 2007
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 April 2008
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 May 2007
Resolved 2 April 2008
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).
Due 15 May 2006
Resolved 15 May 2006
Resolution: Vessel was allowed to enter Port of Miami and conducted engine repairs at MSRC dockside facility.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Material
Issued 9 March 2006 Resolved
Fire Hose Failed hydrostatic test.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 March 2006
Resolved 9 March 2006
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 9 March 2006 Resolved
CO2 Siren in OWS room inoperative.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 9 March 2006
Resolved 9 March 2006
Resolution: Teflon tape plugged orfice. Tape was removed.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Weld
Issued 6 February 2003 Resolved
Welds in way of Bulkhead penetrations seeping; rewelded.
Condition: Unknown
Due 13 March 2003
Resolved 13 March 2003
Lifesaving
Issued 24 February 1999 Resolved
CONDUCT MAN OVERBOARD DRILL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 February 1999
Resolved 24 February 1999
Construction/Loadline
Issued 27 February 1998 Resolved
PROPERLY ADJUST WATERTIGHT DOOR IN WAY OF THE PORT ENGINE ROOM ESCAPE TRUNKTO ATTAIN TIGHT SEAL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 February 1998
Resolved 27 February 1998
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.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 June 1994
Resolved 15 June 1994
Engineering
Issued 4 May 1994 Resolved
Provide insulation for both Main Engine Tubo-Chargers.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 June 1994
Resolved 16 May 1994
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.
Condition: Unknown
Due 27 January 1994
Resolved 27 January 1994
Documentation
Issued 1 July 1993 Resolved
Provide a Coast Guard approved Helo Operations Manual prior to conducting helo operations from vessel's helo deck.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 July 1993
Resolved 1 July 1993

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.