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BELLE OF LOUISVILLE

BELLE OF LOUISVILLE is a 1914 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 53 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 54 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 6 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2025.

Records from 2009 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 May 2026.

Built
1914
Last inspected
27 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 27 May 2026
…with no type recorded3
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

WF6270
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-41734

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)170.7 ft × 46.0 ft × 5.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 350 / net 350
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTHOMAS M KEES & SONS CO · PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1914
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionSteam Reciprocating
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portLOUISVILLE, KY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 4 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it350 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
350 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
0 - Dead Weight, Ton
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Inspection history · 53

27 May 2026 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8381862
23 March 2026 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8330430
14 October 2025 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8253357
20 September 2025 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8238728
20 September 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8241049
18 September 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8238961
18 July 2025 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8188572
15 April 2025 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8112564
13 March 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8092479
15 October 2024 Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8011844
14 September 2024 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8003325
16 July 2024 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7954124
29 February 2024 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7868860
2 November 2023 Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7818074
27 February 2023 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7644194
9 November 2022 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7587006
30 August 2022 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7531586
19 July 2022 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7509728
8 June 2022 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7471771
11 February 2022 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7388728
5 October 2021 Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7314666
6 July 2021 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7246848
7 April 2021 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7170419
18 March 2021 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7159074
28 October 2020 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 7086218
27 October 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7085414
7 October 2020 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7071507
20 August 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 7038143
4 March 2020 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6921107
24 October 2019 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6841133
8 October 2019 Administrative Inspection · Excursion Permit · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6802750
31 July 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6760504
17 July 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6752958
8 July 2019 Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6720341
20 March 2019 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 6728714
21 February 2019 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6629747
30 October 2018 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6571300
19 October 2018 Excursion Permit · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6565812
17 October 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6593642
3 October 2018 Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6553713
24 July 2018 Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6488888
21 July 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6490139
20 July 2018 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6487864
15 May 2018 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6416667
13 March 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6379366
17 September 2017 Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6270174
13 July 2017 Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6208560
2 June 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6170593
27 February 2017 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6096119
28 October 2016 Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6029851
2 August 2016 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5961825
18 July 2016 Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5944936
15 March 2016 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5834667

Deficiency record · 54

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 March 2026 Resolved
The branch line valves of all fire extinguishing systems shall be plainly and permanently marked indicating the spaces served. Boiler fire sprinkler distribution line was not labeled.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 April 2026
Resolved 9 April 2026
Resolution: All firefighting lines have been labeled.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency source of power - Emergency generator
Issued 23 March 2026 Resolved
An emergency lighting system must not have a switch. E-Light located in the middle of the engine room Aft of the steam drum is supplied power from an outlet. E-light shall be wired direct or outlet should be a junction box.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 April 2026
Resolved 9 April 2026
Resolution: Outlet was replaced with junction box feeding E-light.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 23 March 2026 Resolved
Existing structure previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long as it is maintained in good condition. 2 steps leading out of the engine room up to the second deck on the port side have significant wastage, steps are approximately head hight. Crop and renew wasted steel.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 April 2026
Resolved 9 April 2026
Resolution: Stares were cropped and replaced with new steel.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 23 March 2026 Resolved
Main propulsion machinery must be provided with automatic shut-off controls in accordance with part 62 of this sub-chapter. These controls must shut down main propulsion machinery in case of a failure, such as failure of the lubricating-oil supply, that could lead rapidly to complete breakdown, serious damage, or explosion. #1 SSDG high cooling water alarm sensor failed during the testing of the alarm. Replace pre-high temp sensor and retest.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 April 2026
Resolved 9 April 2026
Resolution: Alarm was replaced with new and tested.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 20 September 2025 Resolved
Weld broke on cam rod
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 23 October 2025
Resolved 23 September 2025
Resolution: Repair welded area, added a sleeve, witnessed NDT and operational check.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 July 2025 Resolved
Vessel POC reported a pin hole leak in feedwater pipe IWO heat exchanger.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 July 2025
Resolution: Replaced damaged pipe section.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Holds and tanks safety
Issued 15 April 2025 Resolved
Each fuel oil tank with at least one side integral to the vessel's hull and located within the hull (“integral fuel oil tank”) is subject to inspection as provided in this section. Each integral fuel oil tank is subject to inspection as provided in this section. Vessel had seeping coming from their F/O tank.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2025
Resolved 18 June 2025
Resolution: Attended vessel at the Fourth Street Warf to meet with [name withheld], from Elliott Bay, along with [name withheld], a representative from Belzona, tested the area, everything tested SAT
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 13 March 2025 Resolved
Remove temporary repairs from live well; Make permanent repairs during upcoming dry-docking 2025.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 December 2025
Resolved 6 January 2026
Resolution: SEE Misle #8253357, Live well was replaced in kind. Test SAT
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 15 October 2024 Resolved
Prove proper operation of #2 forward generator and alarms and shutdowns. There was a fuel oil leak, unable to test alarms and shutdowns.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 October 2024
Resolved 16 October 2024
Resolution: Fuel oil leak was fixed
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 October 2024 Resolved
Each self-propelled vessel must be provided with a power-driven pump, or pumps connected to the bilge main. STBD Bilge Pump #2, would trip breaker once it hit the third phase.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 October 2024
Resolved 16 October 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 15 October 2024 Resolved
Each self-propelled vessel must be provided with a power-driven pump, or pumps connected to the bilge main. Port Bilge Pump #1, switch would not energize the pump unit.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 October 2024
Resolved 16 October 2024
Resolution: Replaced relay switch
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 November 2023 Resolved
Found 3 life jackets on the 3rd deck that were no longer in serviceable condition.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 December 2023
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: 3 life jackets on the 3rd deck that were replaced
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 2 November 2023 Resolved
No donning placard in the vicinity of forward life jackets on 3rd deck
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 December 2023
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: donning placard in the vicinity of forward life jackets on 3rd deck has been replaced
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 2 November 2023 Resolved
The emergency light on the main deck above the ticket booth was not working when tested.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 December 2023
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: The emergency light on the main deck above the ticket booth was working when re-tested.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 2 November 2023 Resolved
46CFR 61.01-1(b) Inspections and tests shall ensure that the equipment and associated structure are in satisfactory operating conditions and fit for teh service for which they are intended. Output piping from steam driven fire pump has a leak when energized.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 December 2023
Resolved 9 November 2023
Resolution: Output piping from steam driven fire pump was not leaking when re-energized.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 February 2023 Resolved
Markings. Each lifejacket must be marked - (i) In block capital letters with the name of the vessel; and (ii) With Type I retro-reflective material approved under approval series 164.018. The arrangement of the retro-reflective material must meet IMO Resolution A.658(16). Rejected 07 PFDs, replace and properly mark.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 March 2023
Resolution: witnessed replacement of 07 PFDs. All were corrected prior to completion of inspection.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 August 2022 Resolved
General. Clear instructions must be provided on the vessel that detail the actions each person on board should follow in the event of an emergency.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2022
Resolved 10 March 2023
Resolution: Vessel's watch quarter and station bill is posted throughout vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 July 2022 Resolved
Elevator Certificate was out dated, need to post new certificate with the updated information.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 August 2022
Resolved 19 July 2022
Resolution: Valid Certificate was placed on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 19 July 2022 Resolved
Light float was in operable, light was not working. Need to fix/or replace float light.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 August 2022
Resolved 19 July 2022
Resolution: Light Float was replaced, with a new one. SAT
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 July 2022 Resolved
Emergency instructions. The illustrations and instructions must include information on The method of donning lifejackets. Current one onboard has faded.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 August 2022
Resolved 19 July 2022
Resolution: Emergency instructions were replaced with new ones.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 30 March 2022 Resolved
Prove proper operation of stern searchlight.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2022
Resolved 31 March 2022
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 February 2022 Resolved
Rejected 13 PFDs, replace and properly mark.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 March 2022
Resolved 30 March 2022
Resolution: witnessed replacement of 13 PFDs, noted 4 needed proper markings. All were corrected prior to completion of inspection.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 5 October 2021 Resolved
Emergency lights on 3rd deck stern and portside engine room were dim when tested. Repair/replace batteries to ensure lights stay energized for twice the time of the vessel's longest voyage.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 November 2021
Resolved 18 November 2021
Resolution: Received email that the batteries for the "E" lights were replaced and the lights operate properly.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 October 2019 Resolved
Each outlet or junction box must have a cover unless a fixture canopy, switch cover, receptacle cover or other cover is used. The cover on the junction box in the port aft section of the concession stand is broken.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 October 2019
Resolved 24 October 2019
Resolution: The broken junction box cover was replaced with an unbroken cover.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 October 2019 Resolved
Electrical installations on vessels must ensure protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. The cover on the aft most ceiling fan in the ballroom is missing.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 October 2019
Resolved 24 October 2019
Resolution: The missing cover was put into place to protect passengers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 October 2019 Resolved
Electrical installations must ensure protection of pax, crew, & the vessel from electrical hazards. The wheelchair lift had wires hanging from the aft framing where an automatic door closure device was removed.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 October 2019
Resolved 8 October 2019
Resolution: CHENG repaired before inspection was complete.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 31 July 2019 Resolved
Repair or replace and prove proper operation of both forward and aft boiler safety relief valves.
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 1 August 2019
Resolution: Two (2) new valves were installed and tested satisfactory.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
Renew all (4) expired eyewash bottles.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 17 July 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 8 July 2019 Resolved
Properly label fire axe mounted on aft of pilot house.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 August 2019
Resolved 17 July 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 28 March 2019 Resolved
Repair, replace provide manufacturers information jacketwater temperature sensor are within tolorence.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2019
Resolved 17 July 2019
Resolution: New sensor tested satisfactory.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 October 2018 Resolved
Operator reported the aft generator is in operable due to a failed alternator. No repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel with regard to the hull, machinery or equipment shall be made without the knowledge of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspections. Conduct repairs to the aft generator to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 November 2018
Resolved 31 October 2018
Resolution: It was identified that the bearing on the alternator was failing. Chief engineer replaced unit and tested in the presence of the MI with satisfactory results.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 24 July 2018 Resolved
A comprehensive shipboard safety management and contingency plan SSMCP that is tailored to the particular vessel, is easy to use, is understood by vessel management personnel both on board and ashore, is updated regularly; Vessels SSMCP has not been updated since 2004 and does not have current list of immediately available assets and vessel’s crew is unfamiliar with its contents. Vessel management and crew must update manual, contact available assets to ensure assistance agreements are in place or meet the Survival Craft Requirements of 46 CFR 199.201(b)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 August 2018
Resolved 29 August 2018
Resolution: Received documentation from Captaoin Mark Doty with updates and aid agreements.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 24 July 2018 Resolved
The approved SSMCP requires an Evacuation Drill to be conducted annually in the presence and to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector; Vessel was unable to conduct drill due to Mary M. Miller being unable to sail. 46 CFR 199.630(f)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 August 2018
Resolved 6 August 2018
Resolution: Vessel conduct sat Abandon ship drill.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 July 2018 Resolved
Each Lifebuoy self igniting light had batteries installed improperly.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 July 2018
Resolved 24 July 2018
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 24 July 2018 Resolved
Each Lifefloat location numbered and marked; vessel has 07 LF which are not marked.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 July 2018
Resolved 24 July 2018
Resolution: Crew labled LF's
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 July 2018 Resolved
Vessel shall conduct weekly Fire and Abandon Ship Drills w/ all members of the crew; Vessel has been conducting weekly drills but failing to include all crew members.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 July 2018
Resolved 24 July 2018
Resolution: Crew has been conducting drills but not including every part-time member. CG witnessed sat drills.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 24 July 2018 Resolved
Copies of the muster list must be posted in conspicuous places throughout the vessel including on the navigating bridge, in the engine room, and in crew accommodation spaces. List must include duties of crew members during Fire, Flooding, MOB and Abandon Ship. Station Bill on fwd port Main deck is faded and unreadable.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 July 2018
Resolved 24 July 2018
Resolution: All Station Bills were in good condition except the subjest one. Vessel's crew labled the Station Bill.
Lifesaving › Launching Appliances › Winch
Issued 13 April 2018 Resolved
A launching appliance must not depend on any means other than gravity or stored mechanical power independent of the vessel's power supply to launch the survival craft it serves. During inspection of vsl rescue boat the Marine Inspector identified the launching and recovery arrangements winch was electronically powered and could not lower the rescue boat by gravity. Current winch for launching is not approved type. Remove current rescue boat launching devise and install new rescue boat winch in accordance with 46CFR 199.155 to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 May 2018
Resolved 4 May 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided new rescue boat winch.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat Equipment › Boat-hook/Safety Boat-hook
Issued 13 April 2018 Resolved
Rescue boats on river routs shall be outfitted with equipment in accordance with 46 CFR 199.620(j)table. During inspection the Marine Inspector noted that the rescue boat was missing boat hook, and fire extinguisher. Supply rescue boat with required to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 4 May 2018
Resolved 4 May 2018
Resolution: Vessel updated the rescue boat with appropriate equipment.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 13 April 2018 Resolved
During preparation, launching and recovery, each rescue boat and its launching appliance and the area of water into which it is being launched or recovered must be adequately illuminated by lighting supplied from emergency power source. During inspection of rescue boat the Marine Inspector noted there was not emergency lighting for launching and recovery of the rescue boat. Install emergency lighting for the rescue boat in accordance with 46 CFR 199.150(f)(6) to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 May 2018
Resolved 4 May 2018
Resolution: rescue boat emergency lighting installed.
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 28 March 2018 Resolved
Inspections for life saving equipment must have a log for records of inspection. Each rescue boat must be tested and inspected weekly. The rescue boat must be run ahead and astern for not less than three minutes. Vessel representative could not provide the Marine Inspector with records verifying the rescue boat engine is tested weekly.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 April 2018
Resolved 29 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel created new rescue boat checksheet for daily and weekly checks
Personnel › Training › Safety Orientation
Issued 28 March 2018 Resolved
Every crew member with emergency duties assigned on the muster list must be familiar with the assigned duties before the voyage begin. Vessel representative could not provide the Marine Inspector with a log or record of new crew members receiving indoctrination training.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 April 2018
Resolved 29 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided new crew member indoctrination form that will be implemented immediately.
Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training
Issued 28 March 2018 Resolved
Onboard training in the use of survival systems and fire fighting must be given as soon as possible but no latter than 2 weeks after a crewmemeber joins the vessel.Vessel representative could not provide logs of records of onboard training for new crew.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 April 2018
Resolved 29 April 2018
Resolution: Vessel provided new log record for new crew member training.
Engineering › Steam System (main) › Valve, Relief
Issued 26 March 2018 Resolved
Replace or repair aft boiler safety valve, prove valve operates in accordance with 46 CFR 52.01-120.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 April 2018
Resolved 4 April 2018
Resolution: Aft safety replaced and tested satisfactory.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 17 September 2017 Resolved
Diesel generator dropped off line and began to smoke from the windings indicating a potential fire hazard. Provide diagnostic report from Caterpillar technician prior to operating generator.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 October 2017
Resolved 6 October 2017
Resolution: Generator was overhauled, tested all alarms and shutdowns, tested generator under load, all satisfactory.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Recreation Space
Issued 17 September 2017 Resolved
Remove/ repair/ replace; loose/ rotten flooring forward of both port & stbd dance floor aft stairwells. (Mate stated it is on the winter work list).
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 13 April 2018
Resolution: All repairs completed.
Engineering › Steam System (main) › Piping
Issued 17 September 2017 Resolved
Renew Port steam engine condensate drain and remove water from void; drain is leaking into port fire-pump void.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 October 2017
Resolved 28 September 2017
Resolution: Attended vessel and satifactorily inspected renewed condesate drain piping.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Condition
Issued 27 February 2017 Resolved
Replace five rejected pfds.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 22 March 2017
Resolution: Mate replaced during course of inspection.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency) › Battery Operated Lantern
Issued 27 February 2017 Resolved
Replce batteries in stbd boiler room latern.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 29 March 2017
Resolution: Batteries were replaced.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 27 February 2017 Resolved
Crop wasted deck under auxiliary feed pump (little lee) to good metal; inform USCG inspector when insert is fit up; complete insert and test to the satisfaction of the attending USCG inspector.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 12 April 2017
Resolution: Deck cropped to good metal, inserted, and hose tested satisfactory.
Engineering › Steam System (main) › Piping
Issued 27 February 2017 Resolved
Repair exhaust leak on Port steam engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 April 2017
Resolution: Flange tightened.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Lube Oil Low Pressure Alarm
Issued 27 February 2017 Resolved
Replace aft generator lube oil alarm sensor and prove proper operation.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 April 2017
Resolution: New pressure switch installed and tested satisfactory.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 27 February 2017 Resolved
Provide proof of annual servicie for all fire extinguishers.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 April 2017
Resolution: Third party serviced all portable and semi-portable extinguishers, no report found, checked all extinguishers.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 27 February 2017 Resolved
Conduct Ultra sonic testing on bottom plating under sewage pump and tank in compartment # 13.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 April 2017
Resolution: UTs taken under both sewage tanks and sewage pump, no reading lower than .125.

Casualty record · 6

17 October 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 4 injured · activity 3617388
3 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3980158
4 March 2014Routine · role: Alleged Pollution Source · activity 4811153
2 June 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6170593
21 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 6490139
20 September 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8241049
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.