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MISS MELISSA
- Built
- 1995
- Last inspected
- 9 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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 January 2026
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
17 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
6 calendar years (2017–2026)
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
1036084
WDC7938
430956
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-430956
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)45.0 ft × 14.5 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 30 / net 24
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGULF CRAFT INC · PATTERSON, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1995
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 14 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it30 - Simplified, Gross Ton
24 - Simplified, Net Ton
24 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 August 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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 · 20
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.
MISS CAROLYN Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 55254 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212TJ 16E Freight Barge · MISLE 88421 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212CSS NO. 6 Freight Barge · MISLE 177469 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212CSS NO. 2 Freight Barge · MISLE 207731 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212MR JOE Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 316356 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212MR. LUCIEN Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 342990 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212MR. FATS Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 363101 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212MR. GORDON JR Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 371807 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212MISS LOLLY Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 375762 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212MISS ERICA Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 430957 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212ART 960B Tank Barge · MISLE 433634 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212C.S.S. NO. 8 Freight Barge · MISLE 465082 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212MISS ALLY Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 504647 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212MISS LINDSAY Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 509108 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212ART 35276B Freight Barge · MISLE 1065217 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212ART 24024 Freight Barge · MISLE 1101893 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212ART 9028B Tank Barge · MISLE 1115701 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212ART 44240B Freight Barge · MISLE 1229896 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212ART 45182 Freight Barge · MISLE 1375464 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212PB 2228 Freight Barge · MISLE 1713050 · 30 August 2021 · activity 7340212Inspection history · 11
9 January 2026
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8290441
14 October 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8018695
20 June 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7928888
6 September 2021
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7305592
30 August 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7340212
6 July 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7234611
12 June 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6974633
26 May 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6953335
22 May 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6691056
16 April 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6663626
14 December 2017
COI Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6319637
Deficiency record · 17
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
A vessel on a rivers route must carry: Three hand red flare distress signals and three hand orange smoke distress signals.
MI observed three hand red flare distress signals had expired in October 2024. - 46 CFR 180.68(b)(1)(2)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in a normally unmanned space.
MI observed the engine room high water alarm is inoperable.
- 46 CFR 182.530(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
The ring life buoy shall be so placed as to be readily accessible. It shall be capable of being cast loose, shall not be permanently secured in any way, and shall have attached to it a line at least 60 feet in length.
MI observed the ring life buoy lifeline is not capable of being cast loose. - 46 CFR 180.30-10
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
It shall be the duty of the master of any vessel subject to the regulations to prepare and post emergency checkoff lists in a conspicuous place accessible to crew and passengers.
MI observed the emergency broadcast and emergency checkoff lists in the pilothouse did not have the correct vessel's name. - 46 CFR 185.25-1(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals shall be clearly marked in legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high: "DISTRESS SIGNALS".
MI observed vessel's watertight container had faded and illegible writing on it. - 46 CFR 185.614
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 30 October 2024
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances
MI observed cracked welds in the engine room in the inboard aft frame under the port and starboard engine mounts. - 46 CFR 176.802(a)(1)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 6 September 2021
Resolved
The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. 46CFR177.100. Vessel was reported damaged during hurrican IDA. USCG requires a salvage plan, transit plan and/or damage survey approved by our office or the “cognizant OCMI” prior to transit or return to service.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 26 May 2020
Resolved
On a vessel of at least 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in a machinery space bilge. Vessel's machinery space bilge alarm did not work. Rectify to the satisfaction of the attending MI prior to movement.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 26 May 2020
Resolved
The owner, charterer, master or managing operator shall instruct each crew member on a particular vessel at least once every three months as to the duties that the crew member is expected to perform in an emergency. Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Vessel's crew has not documented any training or drills since January 2020. Prior to resuming operations, conduct and document requires training to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 26 May 2020
Resolved
An adult lifejacket must be provided for each person carried on board a vessel. Vessel is authorized 31 persons but only has 30 lifejackets. Vessel restricted to 30 persons until they can provide 31 total life jackets to the satisfaction of the MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
Life jacket must be provided for each passenger. Vsl is certificated for 30 passengers, 14 serviceable life jackets on board.
46 CFR 180.71(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
Excessive oily water in bilge, bilges must be free and clear. 46 CFR 176.830
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
Bilge alarm must have audible and visual detection at operating station. Audible alarm covered in tape to avoid taking prudent action to clean bilges.
46 CFR 182.530
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
Lazarette bilge level sensor not functioning.
46 CFR 182.530
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
STBD shaft seal flexible piping requires double hose clamps on each end. One clamp missing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 April 2019
Resolved
Batteries must be mounted securely. Covers missing leaving exposed wiring.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 14 December 2017
Resolved
Vessel overdue for annual exam; vessels last annual exam was completed 30NOV15
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