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LOUISIANA
LOUISIANA is a 1994 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 39 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2024.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 March 2026.
- Built
- 1994
- Last inspected
- 9 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 39 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2024
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
9 March 2026
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies
39 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
1024643
WDH9785
410006
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-410006
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)65.0 ft × 19.0 ft × 8.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 66 / net 52
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNAVIGATOR BOATS · ELMORE AL, UNITED STATES · built 1994
Hull materialFRP (Fiberglass)
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portBATON ROUGE, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Fishery
DocumentationValid · issued 15 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it52 - Simplified, Net Ton
66 - Simplified, Gross Ton
66 - Simplified, 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.
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.
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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.
MITCHELL C Offshore Supply Vessel · MISLE 612987 · 29 September 2024 · activity 8013796Inspection history · 17
9 March 2026
Vessel Attendance · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8309517
22 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8141901
29 September 2024
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8011305
29 September 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8013796
27 March 2024
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7885594
16 May 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7690836
28 October 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC TIGER SHARK (WPB 87359) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7592469
25 April 2022
Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7437454
2 March 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7148631
22 May 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6957734
27 February 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6919913
8 May 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6679832
21 May 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6419651
20 February 2018
Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6357738
16 May 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6147826
17 February 2016
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5816719
17 February 2016
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5816857
Deficiency record · 39
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
Emergency egress training for each member of the shall be conducted at least monthly and each time a crew member joins such vessel. No record of egress training.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
The master of a vessel described by 46 CFR 175.110(d) must conduct passenger emergency egress drills from the passengers' assigned overnight accommodation spaces prior to beginning an excursion with new passengers.
The drill entry must include the following information:(1) Date and time of the drill; and(2) Number of drill participants. No Record of drills available. Conduct drill prior to carrying overnight passengers.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
A person may not employ or engage an individual in a position required to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a current medical certificate. The Master’s medical certificate expired in April 13. Master should provide proof that renewal has been submitted.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for medical first aid
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 22 May 2025
Resolved
An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. Serpentine belt cover of propulsion engine is broken leaving pulleys exposed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 29 September 2024
Resolved
The OCMI may require an inspection whenever a repair is undertaken. The SPV LOUISIANA sustained damage to an area of it's bow after making contact with another vessel.
Provide a repair plan/proposal, and complete satisfactory repairs prior to the carriage of passengers and departure from port.
46 CFR 176.700(D)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 27 March 2024
Resolved
All machinery be installed and maintained to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure & personnel injury.
Repair fuel leak in return line in fuel tank space.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 27 March 2024
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80.
Vessel station license on board was expired.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio installations, including the requirements for a station license and installation certificates to be issued by the Federal Communications Commission, as set forth in 47 CFR Part 80. The vessel’s FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate expired on 02MAY22, and the required VHF/DSC radio is inoperable. The vessel is restricted to within 1,000ft from shore until rectified. – 46 CFR 184.502 / 47 CFR Part 80
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
The master of the vessel shall ensure that the EPIRB's battery is replaced before the date required by FCC regulations in 47 CFR 80. The vessel’s EPIRB battery was found to have expired in JAN23. The vessel is restricted to operations within three nautical miles of shore until replaced. – 46 CFR 185.728
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels. The vessel does not currently participate in a chemical testing program. - 46 CFR 16.230
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test the steering systems of the vessel to determine that they are in suitable condition and fit for the service intended. The starboard rudder post bearing/packing was leaking water into the rudder room. - 46 CFR 176.814
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
At each inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other hazardous situations must be corrected. Two fridges on board were found plugged in utilizing extension cords and should be plugged into adequate permanent receptacles. - 46 CFR 176.830(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
Irrespective of build date a vessel that operate on a Coastwise or Oceans route or has overnight accommodations for passengers must have an interconnected fire detection system in compliance with § 181.450 installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine access, including accommodation spaces. Crew accommodation spaces are not equipped with fire detectors. Install interconnected fire detection system in all required spaces. - 46 CFR 175.110(c)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
Irrespective of build date a vessel carrying overnight accommodations for passengers must have a suitable number of watchman patrol throughout the vessel at nighttime, and submit plans to the cognizant OCMI, in accordance with 46 CFR 176.700, for the installation and use of monitoring device to ensure the wakefulness of the watchmen required. - 46 CFR 185.410
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
Each survival craft (life float) must meet approval series 160.027 and have required retroreflective material. A strip of retroreflective material on port side life float was wasted and needs renewal.
- 46 CFR 180.200
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Vessel had no portable light at the access of the machinery space. - 46 CFR 183.430
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation bridge visibility
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
Windows and other opening at the operating station must provide an adequate view for safe navigation in all operating conditions. Cannot see through the aft port and starboard navigation bridge windows. - 46 CFR 177.1030
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible. Vessel did not have up to date charts onboard. - 46CFR 184.420(a)(1)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Vessel’s first-aid kit expired 12/21. Replace first-aid kit. - 46 CFR 184.710
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
All emergency exits used as a means of escape must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 02 inches high: “EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR”. Emergency exits in the main deck were not marked. - 46 CFR 185.606
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 16 May 2023
Resolved
A weathertight door must be provided for each opening located in a deck house or companionway. Two weathertight doors in the deckhouse (aft and forward starboard) need renewed gaskets. - 46CFR 179.360(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked with type 1 retroreflective tape material. Vessel was equipped with 03 worn child life jackets and 14 worn adult life jackets.
46CFR185.604(h)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
A weathertight door must be provided for each opening located in a deckhouse or companionway. Weathertight gasket was worn in passenger area.
46CFR179.360(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 2 March 2021
Resolved
A vessel on an oceans route must carry six hand red flare distress signals and six hand orange flare distress signals. Vessel only had 5 out 12 servicable distress signals.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
Retroreflective material required by this section must be Type I material that is approved under subpart 164.018 of this chapter. Identified 10 life jackets with retroreflective tape in unsatisfactory condition. Restrict total persons allowed to 33 from 43 until 10 are replaced.
46 CFR 180.25-25
(Old T)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
Radio transmitting and receiving installations or radiotelephones are required on certain vessels carrying passengers. Details shall be as set forth in the regulations of the FCC. Identified radiotelephone safety certificate, EPIRB registration, and emergency broadcast placard did not match the updated call sign on the COI.
46 CFR 184.25-1
(Old T)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
The hailing port must be clearly marked on vessel. The hailing port currently marked on the vessel does not match the COD and COI.
46 CFR 67.123
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit equivalent contents and instructions. The first-aid kit was expired/
46 CFR 184.710
14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Placards
Issued 22 May 2020
Resolved
The master of person in charge of a ship to which this section applies shall ensure that one or more placards meeting the requirements of this section are displayed in prominent location. MARPOL placard displayed requires to be updated to the 2018 version.
33 CFR 151.59
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
Bridge had multiple exposed wires posing a shock and fire hazard. Dead end wiring on bridge must be capped and terminated in an enclosure / junction box.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
Bridge had power strip fully loaded with a secondary power strip "daisy chained" into first power strip, including even more loads, most notably a mini-fridge. Advised vsl must install another power receptacle on bridge or remove second (daisy-chained) power adapter and ensure reasonable load/current draw on first power adapter.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
Master had a Restricted Marine Radio Operator Permit. Vessel must carry an operator who holds a Marine Radio Operator Permit or higher class license.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 8 May 2019
Resolved
Life raft instruction placard was in main accomodation space; placard must be next to life raft.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Longitudinal Frame
Issued 20 February 2018
Resolved
Remove the unauthorized longitudinal frame anchored to the collision bulkhead for the bow anchor point.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Lights
Issued 16 May 2017
Resolved
Provide proper number of suitable life jackets with lights. Limited to 33 passengers
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 16 May 2017
Resolved
Provide updated charts and correction system.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Garbage
Issued 16 May 2017
Resolved
Provide updated garbage management placard.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 16 May 2017
Resolved
Provide proper operation of bilge high level alarm light for engine room.
Casualty record · 1
29 September 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 8013796
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
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.