HON JAMES L OBERSTAR

Freight Ship · Bulk Carrier class · Built 1950s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL)

HON JAMES L OBERSTAR is a 1959 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 129 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2026, along with 33 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 36 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2025.

Records from 2003 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 July 2026.

Built: 1959
Last inspected: 9 July 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 129
Deficiencies: 33 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 36 investigations · 2003–2025
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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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 Bulk Carrier class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 9 July 2026

Recorded inspections129

…physical examinations69

…administrative events39

…with no type recorded21

Deficiencies 33 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution

…past their stated due date1

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

278807

5322518

WL3108

43688

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-43688

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)786.4 ft × 75.9 ft × 35.9 ft

Registered tonnagegross 16,284 / net 11,079

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderAMERICAN SHIPBUILDING CO · TOLEDO, OH, UNITED STATES · built 1959

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portWILMINGTON, DE

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 4 March 2026 · expires 31 March 2027

Service, as the file records itFreight Ship

Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)

Tonnage as PSIX records it16284 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
11079 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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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129 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 33 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 other recorded name, with years; 36 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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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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Inspection history · 129

9 July 2026 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8433943

4 July 2026 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8430820

2 June 2026 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8387658

30 May 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8384093

30 May 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8384781

23 May 2026 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8381519

26 February 2026 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8317149

7 January 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8291611

14 December 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8282977

11 December 2025 Annual Survey · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8282065

3 December 2025 SIP Inspection/Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8277379

18 November 2025 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8270488

19 June 2025 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8162534

15 June 2025 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8159511

9 June 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8155230

8 June 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8160434

2 June 2025 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8149996

29 May 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8147689

29 May 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8148282

9 April 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8108707

23 March 2025 SIP Inspection/Audit · Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8098139

28 February 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8092511

17 January 2025 Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection · Annual Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8063576

6 January 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8058741

6 January 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8058878

6 January 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8064416

18 November 2024 Administrative Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8028694

2 October 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8013424

26 September 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8010590

12 August 2024 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7979554

16 July 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7959290

16 July 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7965969

11 June 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7932707

31 May 2024 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7924319

22 May 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7917393

22 January 2024 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7857499

6 January 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7846248

6 January 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7846904

14 November 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7824742

14 November 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7828030

6 November 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7821257

15 October 2023 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7808703

15 October 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7810718

12 October 2023 SIP Inspection/Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7806184

11 October 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · USCG Great Lakes District (dp) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7806744

30 August 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7781616

28 August 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7778962

7 August 2023 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7762671

1 August 2023 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7757854

22 July 2023 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7750624

5 July 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7733958

23 April 2023 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7674819

23 April 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7676658

4 April 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7665906

26 December 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7613280

16 December 2022 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7633186

18 October 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7579773

28 August 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7547796

26 August 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7544299

26 August 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7546249

5 August 2022 Liferaft Servicing

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7525423

13 July 2022 DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification · SIP Inspection/Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7503678

23 May 2022 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7457219

20 December 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7370583

15 December 2021 Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7382909

11 December 2021 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7366241

10 December 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7366997

8 December 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7364736

22 November 2021 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7355323

20 November 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7354912

19 November 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7354088

13 October 2021 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7332433

7 October 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7329019

7 October 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7331185

31 August 2021 SIP Inspection/Audit · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7300269

31 August 2021 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7301937

26 August 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7296803

23 June 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7233830

23 June 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7240424

17 May 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7199048

16 May 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7199840

23 March 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7161421

25 January 2021 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Annual Survey · Cargo Tank Internal

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7130492

29 December 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7117299

24 December 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7115995

7 December 2020 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7109569

29 September 2020 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · SIP Inspection/Audit · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7066750

29 September 2020 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7068511

16 August 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7035917

19 June 2020 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Plan Review (Other than "T")

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6981350

3 June 2020 Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7026495

16 May 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6954421

15 March 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6928635

15 March 2020 VRP Drill

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6956838

26 February 2020 Administrative Inspection · Plan Review (Other than "T")

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6917875

22 January 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6894776

26 December 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6879155

22 December 2019 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6880485

19 November 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6860734

20 September 2019 Plan Review (Other than "T") · Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6871167

19 August 2019 MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6790267

19 July 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6796459

17 July 2019 SIP Inspection/Audit · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6753449

11 June 2019 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6727317

5 June 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6704769

25 April 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6672425

22 April 2019 Annual Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6669201

4 December 2018 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Eastern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6591968

28 September 2018 Administrative Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6549080

8 July 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6471911

16 June 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6447938

31 May 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6430175

25 May 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6427407

25 April 2018 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6399698

23 April 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6397398

21 April 2018 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6396155

27 March 2018 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6380504

22 March 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · USCG Great Lakes District (dp) · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6376504

17 January 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6339482

5 December 2017 SIP Inspection/Audit

Administrative · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6319111

17 July 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6212046

7 April 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6121456

1 April 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6136578

23 January 2017 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6077819

3 November 2016 SIP Inspection/Audit · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Duluth · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6035196

22 August 2016 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5982747

14 June 2016 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5907519

27 January 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5811209

7 January 2016 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5793537

Deficiency record · 33

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 4 July 2026 Resolved

At each inspection for certification, periodic inspection and at other times necessary, the inspector will determine that all fire-extinguishing equipment is in suitable condition and may require any tests necessary to determine the condition of the equipment. Vessel reported a 2" crack in the fire main piping in aft section of starboard walk tunnel. Crew placed temporary fiberglass patch on piping. Vessel is to make permanent repairs upon arrival to Duluth, MN OOA 08Jul2026 to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 9 July 2026
Resolution: 12 ft section of 4" fire main C/R, VI sat, Hydro @130 psi sat.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 30 May 2026 Resolved

No vessel may be navigated unless it has in its service and onboard the crew complement required by the COI; vessel does not currently meet the minimum manning specified on the COI. Vessel is currently short (01) AB from COI requirement. Vessel is permitted to transit from Duluth-Superior Harbor to Marquette, MI to bring on board replacement AB. 46 CFR 15.515(a)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 June 2026
Resolution: AB on board.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Manning specified by the minimum safe manning doc

Issued 14 December 2025 Resolved

Except as provided by 46CFR15.725 of this part, no vessel may be navigated unless it has in its service and on board the crew compliment requied by the COI. Vessel sent a request to the MSU Toledo OCMI to sail short 01 First Engineer. The vessel will bring on a Second Engineer to fill the role of First Engineer. The request is temporary and the vessel is authorized to sail with this replacement until 01JAN2026. Prior to the expiration of this deficiency the vessel/company shall provide proof that they are operating in accordance with the COI.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2026
Resolved 7 January 2026
Resolution: Received e-mail from Master of full crew complement being achieved on 31Dec25 (See documents).

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 9 June 2025 Resolved

08JUN2025: Vessel ran aground while transiting the East Neebish Channel in the St Marys River. Vessel is actively taking on water via the #7S ballast tank and aft heavy fuel oil tank. Conduct extensive damage survey and submit a transit plan for OCMI approval. Vessel is not to be moved without approval from the OCMI. 14JUN2025: MI's attended vessel at anchorage in St Marys River. Pollution threat has been minimized and vessel is cleared to sail to Fraser Shipyard in Superior, WI to effect permanent repairs under the oversight of Class and cognizant [name withheld] degradation or pollution shall immediately be reported to the Coast Guard.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 June 2025
Resolved 25 August 2025
Resolution: Vessel permitted to move to shipyard for repairs.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 9 June 2025 Resolved

Vessel has shifted from HFO to Diesel fuel as primary requiring calibration of the main's governors. Vessel's Chief was able to make adjustments to get from anchor to the dock. Company is flying in a tech rep to oversee the changes made and will report the vessel as being safe to sail when complete. Tech rep will make the transit to Superior, WI and fine tune once the ship is under load outbound from the St. Marys River. Once initial adjustments are confirmed make a report to the [name withheld] Lakes and upon final have tech rep submit report.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 June 2025
Resolved 25 August 2025

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 29 May 2025 Resolved

A survey, either general or partial, according to the circumstances, shall be made every time an accident occurs or a defect is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel or the efficacy or completeness of its lifesaving appliances, fire-fighting or other equipment, or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made. The survey shall be such as to insure that the necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made, that the material and the workmanship of such repairs or renewals are in all respects satisfactory, and that the vessel complies in all respects with the regulations in this sub chapter. Vessel removed port shaft generator from vessel to conduct repairs, vessel plans to reinstall port shaft generator. Make port shaft generator available for inspection and testing once installed.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 June 2025
Resolved 18 November 2025
Resolution: Vessel Provided Class Report attesting to satisfactory installation and operational testing.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 6 January 2025 Resolved

While underway in Lake Huron the vessel experienced a loss of propulsion, the port main engine had a high oil mist detector alarm and shut down the port main. After cleaning the oil mist detector, and finding no other issues the engineers put the engine back on-line and it is operating as normal. Chief Engineer shall provide attestation of incident, repairs, and that all associated systems are fully operational.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 6 January 2025
Resolved 6 January 2025
Resolution: After cleaning the oil mist detector, and finding no other issues the engineers put the engine back on-line and it is operating as normal.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 16 July 2024 Resolved

The installations of all systems of a marine engineering nature, together with the details of design, construction, and installation, shall be in accordance with the requirements of subchapter F of this chapter. The material, design, construction, workmanship, and arrangement of main propulsion machinery must be at least equivalent to the standards established by the ABS Steel Vessel Rules. Governor actuator on the port main engine experienced an oil leak due to a plug failure. Afterwards the port engine was unable to be clutched back in. Meanwhile the starboard engine gauges in the pilothouse were showing that the fuel line was not delivering fuel to the starboard engine. Make repairs and test to the satisfaction of the U.S. Coast Guard Officer In Charge of Marine Inspection. 46 CFR 96.03-1(a) / 46 CFR 58.05-1(a) / 60 / c

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 16 July 2024
Resolution: Received ABS report attesting to the proper operation of the Main diesel engines. Vessel has been cleared to depart.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 22 May 2024 Resolved

All engine installations shall be suitable for the intended service, and designed and constructed in conformance with subchapter F. Vessel Master made notification of a high temperature alarm on the turbocharger of the starboard engine with possible relation to a broken valve guide on the intake side of head #4.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 June 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel captain sent attestation that valve guide has been replaced and turbo is running at full capacity.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 5 July 2023 Resolved

Vsl reported a pinhole leak in the firemain system piping and made temporary repair while en route to NPOC Marquette, [name withheld] repair shall be made to the satisfaction of attending surveyor or marine inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 July 2023

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Documentation-ISM

Issued 17 March 2023 No resolution recorded

VESSEL UPGRADED REVERSE POWER RELAY ON PORT AND STARBOARD UNLOADING GENS. OBTAIN APPROVED DVTP AND PSTP AND COMPLETE TESTING AS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OPERATING WITH GENERATORS IN PARALLEL. 46 CFR 62.20-1 (a)(7)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 April 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Documentation-ISM

Issued 17 March 2023 Resolved

Periodic safety tests must be conducted at intervals specified by the USCG to confirm that vital systems and safety features continue to operate in a safe, reliable manner. Company employee designated to conduct PSTP's on the generator does not follow the approved PSTP's. PSTP's must be utilized. Either follow or obtain approved amendment for PSTP's to reflect actual conditions for testing. Specifically, procedure B9-B and B9-C for the generator are not being followed. SUBMIT CAR WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME 46 CFR 61.40-6

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 April 2023
Resolved 2 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel generated a CAR on 24MAR23 for this issue

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Documentation-ISM

Issued 17 March 2023 Resolved

Vessel does not have approved PSTP for the emergency generator. SUBMIT CAR WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME 46 CF4 61.40-6

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 April 2023
Resolved 2 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel generated a CAR on 24MAR23 for this issue

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors

Issued 17 March 2023 Resolved

CLOSURE FOR OPENINGS ABOVE THE FREEBOARD DECK MUST BE AS STRONG AS THE STRUCTURE TO WHICH THEY ARE ATTACHED AND MUST BE WEATHER TIGHT. MAKESHIFT WOODEN BOARD AND VENT ARE IN PLACE IN STATEROOM(S). SUBMIT CAR. 46 CFR 45.143

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 April 2023
Resolved 27 March 2023
Resolution: Received photo via email of porthole with proper closure device in place. Wooden cover, vent arrangment, and wire have been removed. Fleet engineer stated they would be addressing this fleet wide.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers

Issued 1 April 2022 Resolved

Where mechanical ventilation is provided for spaces which are protected by a carbon dioxide extinguishing system, provisions shall be made so that ventilation system is automatically shut down with the operation of the system to that space. Upon testing of ventilation louvers in the upper engine room, it was found that the port side louvers did not sufficiently close.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 May 2022
Resolved 2 April 2022
Resolution: Received statement from Chief engineer that louvers have been adjusted or replaced as necessary.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 1 April 2022 Resolved

An inspection either general or partial depending upon the circumstances shall be made whenever any important alterations are undertaken. IAW NVIC 10-82 ABS must provide the OCMI with a letter stating approval any any outstanding requirements or limitations from the midship winch, new installation. Until such time as the OCMI receives this information, the midship winch is not approved for use by the USCG.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 May 2022
Resolution: Recieved ABS class report stating the MIDSHIP winch is approved. Still awaiting formal letter from ABS.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm

Issued 1 April 2022 Resolved

Where the general emergency alarm signal cannot be heard over background noise, there must be a red-flashing light or rotating beacon, in addition to the general alarm signal. No visual means of alarm is provided on the bottom deck of the engine room.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 May 2022
Resolved 28 April 2022
Resolution: Chief Engineer submitted a photograph of newly installed visual and audible alarm installed on the bottom deck of the engine room.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine

Issued 1 April 2022 Resolved

Each generator arranged for parallel operation must have reverse power or reverse current trips. Upon testing of the starboard generator reverse power relay, it was found to be inoperable. Crew is troubleshooting. Starboard generator not to be placed in parallel operation until repair is made and satisfactorily tested.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 April 2022
Resolution: Recieved email from Chief engineer stating that ABS had attended and witness satisfactory testing of the reverse power relay. See deficiency documents.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)

Issued 1 April 2022 Resolved

Piping, including valves, pipe fittings, and flanges, conveying vapors, gases or liquids whose temperature exceeds 150°F, shall be suitably insulated where necessary to preclude injury to personnel. Steam outlet piping for the economizer safety relief valves were missing insulation.

Due 1 April 2022
Resolved 1 April 2022

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 11 December 2021 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 December 2021
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory operation of the equipment and pressure switch, alongside ABS.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 13 October 2021 Resolved

The port main engine shutdown as a result of a low lube-oil pressure condition, due to failure of the #4 bearing, as reported by the vessel's Master. Make repairs to the port main engine to restore normal functionality prior to departure from the Port of Duluth/Superior. Contact MSU Duluth Duty Marine Inspector upon completion of repairs to witness engine test(s) and provide service technician's report.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 October 2021
Resolved 14 October 2021
Resolution: Repairs affected by contracted technician; post-repair test sat.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 26 August 2021 Resolved

All piping, valves, and fittings shall meet the applicable requirements of subchapter F (Marine Engineering). Fire main in the engine room has a leak with a temporary patch. Effect permanent repairs, provide class report attesting to repairs.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 30 August 2021
Resolution: permanent repairs complete. ABS Report attached

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 16 May 2021 Resolved

Port main engine shut down while transiting downbound Lake St. Clair around light #10 due to the #4 Cylinder mist detector alarm.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 May 2021
Resolution: The problem was found to be a bad bearing in the connecting rod on the crank end of the #4 cylinder. Vessel crew replaced bad bearing at anchorage. ABS verified

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)

Issued 24 December 2020 Resolved

Vessel has a leak in the dredge piping for the #7 port ballast tank.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 26 December 2020
Resolved 29 December 2020
Resolution: Repair completed by ABS [name withheld]

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 7 December 2020 Resolved

Vessel reported a hot bearing alarm forward side of the port engine. Vessel anchored south of Whitefish Point to allow port engine to cool and troubleshoot. The engineers reported the issue was a tripped sensor. If moisture is sensed in the oil, then the sensor will trip due to the heat, creating steam. Port engine is up and running in good working order.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 7 December 2020

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 16 August 2020 Resolved

Port side fire main has pin hole leak, temporary soft patch applied. Effect permanent repairs and provide proof of successful repair and applicable testing.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 August 2020
Resolution: Recieved ABS report attesting to permanent repairs, an eight foot section of 4 inch schedule 80 fire main was cropped, renewed, examined and tested successfully

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 22 December 2019 Resolved

Port clutch damage

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 29 December 2019
Resolved 24 December 2019
Resolution: Deficiecny cleared by [name withheld]. A replacement coupling was installed and the engine load sharing system was tested by Benson Electric. ABS surveyed the installation of the coupling.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats

Issued 22 April 2019 Resolved

Conduct inspection/testing of stbd-side open lifeboat IAW the USCG Concentrated Inspection Campaign for Open Lifeboats (MSIB Number: 04-18). Port-side lifeboat has already been satisfactorily inspected/tested (stbd-side lifeboat was unavailable for testing at that time due to docking arrangement). Inspection/testing must be witnessed by USCG Marine Inspector at the next feasible port or place.

Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 1 May 2019
Resolved 25 April 2019
Resolution: Conducted Life Boat Drill

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 8 July 2018 Resolved

Starboard side fire main line near frame 116 in the tunnel had a 6 foot crop and renew needed due to pin hole leak. Due to wastage.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 July 2018
Resolved 8 July 2018
Resolution: An approximately 6 foot section of fire main line was cropped and renewed in the starboard tunnel. ABS was in attendance with Sector Detroit personnel. Fire main and emergency pump were energized. Line tested at 125 psi with no leaks. See ABS report.

Fire Fighting › Fire Main › Condition

Issued 25 May 2018 Resolved

Small drip was identified on Fire main. Permanent repairs were requested in Detroit. Fire Main was operationally tested by vessel to ensure pressure could be held.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 May 2018
Resolved 31 May 2018
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test of permanent repairs.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 21 April 2018 Resolved

Effect permanent repairs to forepeak stem hull plating fracture in vicinity of 25 foot mark. Repairs shall be completed prior to departure from NPOC.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 April 2018
Resolved 23 April 2018
Resolution: Fracture Vee'd and welded 100%. Frame cropped and inserted. All sat.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-electric) › Injector (fuel injection)

Issued 27 March 2018 Resolved

Port Engine #5 high pressure fuel injector line failed. Make proper repairs to fuel line iaw 46 CFR 56.50-75 to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 March 2018
Resolved 27 March 2018
Resolution: Chief Engineer replaced high pressure fuel injector line and followed up with company as the injector is brand new (74 hrs of operation), but failed.

Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Embarkation/Disembarkation Capabilities

Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved

Launch and exercise the Port Lifeboat.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 April 2018
Resolved 10 April 2018
Resolution: Witnessed crew launch of lifeboat, operation and recovery. All satisfactory.

Casualty record · 36

26 December 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3149033

27 November 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2544804

16 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2553791

14 July 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2712395

30 October 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2810750

1 November 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3055093

2 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2920723

2 December 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3109077

7 April 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3179929

25 May 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3220144

13 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3362298

20 July 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 3636137

27 December 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3923911

22 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4053568

18 December 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4575696

18 May 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4596446

28 March 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4825141

10 April 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4833756

23 April 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5109949

7 April 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6121456

17 July 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6212046

15 March 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 6928635

17 May 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7199048

23 June 2021Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · activity 7240424

7 October 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7331185

8 December 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7364736

10 December 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7366997

26 August 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7546249

4 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7665906

23 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7676658

15 October 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7810718

14 November 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7828030

6 January 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7846248

16 July 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7965969

6 January 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8064416

8 June 2025Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 8160434

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.

Recorded names · 1

CHARLES M. BEEGHLY (2003–2010). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.