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HERMES

Research Vessel · Research Ship class · Built 1950s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named HERMES

HERMES is a 1955 research vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 1982, most recently in March 2019, along with 37 deficiencies.

Records from 1982 to 2019. Most recent: inspection, 26 March 2019.

Built
1955
Last inspected
26 March 2019
Documentation
Expired · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
42
Deficiencies
37 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
288697
IMO number
—
Call sign
WSA8663
MISLE id
44293
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
366947940 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-44293

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations26
…administrative events5
…with no type recorded11
Years with a record 24 calendar years (1982–2019)
The 42 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 7 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Research Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)38.2 ft × 14.1 ft × 6.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 21 / net 14
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderKREMER MOTOR COMPANY · GULFPORT, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1955
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
Service, as the file records itResearch Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it21 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
14 - 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 September 2026, matched to this hull on its Official Number. Registered and ITC measurements are two systems and are never combined. One snapshot is held so far; documentation history begins with the next.

Radio station licence

WSA8663MMSI 366947940 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 November 2015, cancelled 4 April 2026
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 42

26 March 2019 ORV Letter of Designation · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6649773
15 February 2017 Administrative Inspection · Uninspected Passenger Vessel · ORV Letter of Designation
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6089187
6 October 2014 ORV Letter of Designation · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4999831
28 February 2012 ORV Letter of Designation
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4252802
25 June 2008 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3245599
27 May 2008 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3206954
30 May 2006 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2665143
12 May 2006 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2647904
11 May 2004 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2064701
17 May 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1418905
21 April 1999 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1054677
6 April 1999 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 785829
16 November 1998 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 807067
17 September 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 677049
24 April 1998 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1126631
8 April 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 799913
8 April 1998 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1464763
12 April 1997 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 773297
19 March 1997 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1392634
21 March 1996 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1371375
28 March 1995 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1355158
4 April 1994 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 859111
21 March 1994 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1166719
9 June 1992 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1264053
6 March 1992 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 944348
6 May 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 899529
5 April 1991 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1228619
4 February 1991 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1224405
2 May 1990 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 911943
19 April 1989 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1350892
11 January 1989 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 888132
3 May 1988 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1343152
14 January 1988 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1012256
21 April 1987 Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1026657
22 October 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1010260
2 September 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1336991
10 April 1986 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 999246
15 April 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1286514
3 December 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 977065
1 March 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1279149
23 November 1982 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 969247
26 May 1982 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 967007

Deficiency record · 37

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Float-free Link
Issued 27 May 2008 Resolved
Renew the weak link for the life float
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2008
Resolved 25 June 2008
Resolution: Link renewed.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Paddle
Issued 27 May 2008 Resolved
Secure the paddles to the lifefloat.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2008
Resolved 25 June 2008
Resolution: Paddles secured.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Markings
Issued 27 May 2008 Resolved
Stencil the paddles and the lifefloat with the vessel name.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2008
Resolved 25 June 2008
Resolution: Paddles and life float stenciled.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Scuttle
Issued 27 May 2008 Resolved
Repair the engine room watertight hatch.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2008
Resolved 25 June 2008
Resolution: Watertight hatch repaired.
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 27 May 2008 Resolved
Service all of the hand portable fire extinguishers.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2008
Resolved 25 June 2008
Resolution: All fire extinguishers serviced.
Engineering › Bilge Water Management System › Not Operational
Issued 27 May 2008 Resolved
Remove the excess oil from the engine room bilges.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2008
Resolved 25 June 2008
Resolution: Excess oil removed.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 27 May 2008 Resolved
Install a guard around the main engine raw water pump rotating machinery.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 June 2008
Resolved 25 June 2008
Resolution: Guard installed.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 12 May 2006 Resolved
Replace retro-reflective tape on port forward life ring as required by 46CFR 25.25-15
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2006
Resolved 30 May 2006
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Compass Deviation Table
Issued 12 May 2006 Resolved
Provide compass deviation table as required by 46CFR 26.03-4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2006
Resolved 30 May 2006
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Marine Charts
Issued 12 May 2006 Resolved
Provide navigation charts for area of operations as required by 46CFR 26.03-4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2006
Resolved 30 May 2006
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 12 May 2006 Resolved
Provide U.S. Coast Pilot, CG light list, tide tables, and current tables as required by 46CFR 26.03-4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2006
Resolved 30 May 2006
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (General) › Lights
Issued 12 May 2006 Resolved
Provide lights for all life jackets as required by 46 CFR 25.25-13
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2006
Resolved 30 May 2006
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 12 May 2006 Resolved
Service lower forward and engine compartment portable fire extinguishers as required by 46 CFR 25.30-10
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2006
Resolved 30 May 2006
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Readily Accessible
Issued 12 May 2006 Resolved
Provide mounted ladder for topside access to life float as required by 46 CFR 25.25-9
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2006
Resolved 30 May 2006
Documentation
Issued 8 April 1998 Resolved
VESSEL'S OWNEROPERATOR SHALL PAY THE REQUIRED ANNUAL VESSEL INSPECITON FEE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 8 April 1998
Resolved 8 April 1998
Lifesaving
Issued 8 April 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE AND POST LIFEJACKET DONNING PLACARDS AS PER 46 CFR 185.516.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 April 1998
Resolved 21 May 1998
Lifesaving
Issued 8 April 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE A COAST GUARD APPROVED FIRST AID KIT OR ALL ITEMS REQUIRED BT 46 CFR 160.041.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 April 1998
Resolved 21 May 1998
Construction/Loadline
Issued 8 April 1998 Resolved
MAKE BOTH FORWARD DECK HATCHES WATERTIGHT AS PER 46 CFR 176.802.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 April 1998
Resolved 21 May 1998
Engineering
Issued 8 April 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE AND INSTALL A VALVE AT THE ENGINE END OF THE FUEL LINE. SEE 46 CFR 182.20-40(b)(3).
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 April 1998
Resolved 21 May 1998
Engineering
Issued 8 April 1998 Resolved
PROVIDE AND INSTALL GUARDS OVER THE ALTERNATOR AND HYDRAULIC PUMP PULLEY. SEE 46 CFR 176.830.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 April 1998
Resolved 21 May 1998
Lifesaving
Issued 8 April 1998 Resolved
RENEW LIFE RING BUOY. SEE 46 CFR 180.70
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 April 1998
Resolved 21 May 1998
Lifesaving
Issued 19 March 1997 Resolved
THE VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A COAST GUARD APPROVED FIRST AID KIT. PROVIDE A KIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 160.041 PRIOR TO COMPLIANCE DATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 March 1997
Resolved 19 March 1997
Electrical
Issued 19 March 1997 Resolved
THE VESSEL'S BATTERY BOX WAS NOT LINED WITH LEAD OR FRP. LINE BOX IN ACCORDANCE WITH 46 CFR 183.05-20(d) PRIOR TO COMPLIANCE DATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 March 1997
Resolved 19 March 1997
Documentation
Issued 19 March 1997 Resolved
THE VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A VALID FCC RADIOTELEPHONY SAFETY CERTIFICATE. PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE PRIOR TO COMPLIANCE DATE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 March 1997
Resolved 19 March 1997
Electrical
Issued 5 April 1991 Resolved
REMOVE ALL DEAD END WIRING FROM ENGINE ROOM
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 April 1991
Resolved 5 April 1991
Electrical
Issued 5 April 1991 Resolved
PROVIDE BLANKS FOR DISTRIBUTION BOX IN BRIDGE AREA.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 April 1991
Resolved 5 April 1991
Engineering
Issued 5 April 1991 Resolved
SECURE ALL FUEL AND HYDRAULIC LINES IN THE ENGINE ROOM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 April 1991
Resolved 5 April 1991
Electrical
Issued 5 April 1991 Resolved
PROVIDE BATTERY COVERS FOR BATTERIES IN ENGINE ROOM
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 April 1991
Resolved 5 April 1991
Electrical
Issued 5 April 1991 Resolved
INSTALL MARINE APPROVED FUEL FILTER FOR SERVICE GENERATOR OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT EXISTING FILTER IS COAST GUARD MARINE APPROVED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 April 1991
Resolved 5 April 1991
Fire Fighting
Issued 5 April 1991 Resolved
PROVIDE BRACKET FOR B-I FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 April 1991
Resolved 5 April 1991
Lifesaving
Issued 5 April 1991 Resolved
INSTALL LADDER TO ACCESS TOP OF WHEELHOUSE AND LIFE FLOAT
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 April 1991
Resolved 5 April 1991
Deck/Cargo
Issued 5 April 1991 Resolved
SECURE BILGE PUMP AND BILGE DISCHARGE LINE IN AFT STORAGE/HOLD COMPARTMENT
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 April 1991
Resolved 5 April 1991
Fire Fighting
Issued 10 April 1986 Resolved
PROVIDE ONE(1) ADDITIONAL BII FIRE EXTINGUISHER AS REQUIRED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 April 1986
Resolved 10 April 1986
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 10 April 1986 Resolved
PROVIDE A FIREPROOF VENTILATION DUCT THAT EXTENDS TO THE ENGINE ROOM BILGE AND REMOVE EXISTING PVC PIPE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 April 1986
Resolved 10 April 1986
Construction/Loadline
Issued 10 April 1986 Resolved
PROVIDE A NEW HATCH COVER FOR THE FOREPEAK TANK.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 April 1986
Resolved 10 April 1986
Lifesaving
Issued 10 April 1986 Resolved
PROVIDE SEPERATE STOWAGE OF CHILDERNS LIFE PRESERVERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 April 1986
Resolved 10 April 1986
Documentation
Issued 10 April 1986 Resolved
PROVIDE UPDATED FCC RADIOTELEPHONE CERTIFICATE, AND RADIO OPERATORS LICENSE
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 April 1986
Resolved 10 April 1986

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.