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PACIFIC TRACKER
PACIFIC TRACKER is a 1965 research vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 73 inspections since 1984, most recently in July 2026, along with 34 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 1 operational control and 4 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2025.
Records from 1984 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 23 July 2026.
- Built
- 1965
- Last inspected
- 23 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 34 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2003–2025
Identity
299008
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WQVZ
44969
Flag
UNITED STATES
338258000 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-44969
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded22
Years with a record
32 calendar years (1984–2026)
The 73 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.
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)644.2 ft × 75.0 ft × 39.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 14,001 / net 9,489
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)637.7 ft × 75.0 ft × 42.5 ft
ITC tonnagegross 15,018 / net 6,613
BuilderINGALLS SHIPBUILDING · PASCAGOULA, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1965
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionSteam Turbine
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNORFOLK, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 13 February 2026 · expires 28 February 2027
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 it14001 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
15018 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
9851 - Dual (D), Gross Ton
9489 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
6613 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
5798 - Dual (D), Net Ton
19780 - Dead Weight, Ton
31500 - Displacement, Ton
15018 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
9851 - Dual (D), Gross Ton
9489 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
6613 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
5798 - Dual (D), Net Ton
19780 - Dead Weight, Ton
31500 - Displacement, 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
WQVZMMSI 338258000 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 30 March 1994, cancelled 30 May 2004
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.
Inspection history · 73
23 July 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-5P-TI) · Activity 8449769
3 February 2026
ACP Drydock Oversight · Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance · ACP Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment · Re-Inspection · ACP COI Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8305554
11 June 2025
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8160323
24 February 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8098904
30 December 2024
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8053029
11 December 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8046432
27 June 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7943822
16 November 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7828308
27 February 2023
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7642632
24 January 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7627112
15 April 2022
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7431871
9 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7393594
28 October 2021
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7344319
7 June 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7219544
29 March 2021
COI Inspection · ACP COI Oversight · Re-Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7165861
15 December 2020
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7112926
27 October 2020
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7085369
29 June 2020
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6992972
2 July 2019
ACP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6733217
15 November 2018
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6581607
7 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6534677
5 June 2018
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6442686
15 May 2017
Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6145026
16 November 2016
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6042380
29 March 2016
COI Inspection · ACP COI Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5841944
18 August 2015
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5145274
6 June 2014
ACP Periodic Oversight · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4863231
21 May 2012
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4318175
8 February 2011
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3941021
7 February 2011
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4062984
3 February 2011
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3939337
5 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3290290
7 August 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2738692
2 June 2004
ACP Annual Oversight
Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2086369
2 June 2004
MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 2086627
28 January 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1995539
14 March 2003
ACP COI Oversight
Administrative · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1757228
20 February 2003
ACP COI Oversight · Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1748714
19 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1749457
30 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1382221
6 March 2001
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1457896
29 February 2000
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1401199
21 October 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 790596
13 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1112691
21 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1100878
30 June 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1100880
12 May 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 797566
7 April 1999
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1384098
27 January 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1126399
9 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 74227
10 September 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 804571
10 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1473195
10 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 132739
12 June 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 793668
22 April 1998
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1441375
31 July 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1119376
9 July 1997
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 1114280
23 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 1115853
22 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN FRANCISCO BAY · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 181820
15 April 1997
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1448815
26 September 1996
Permit to Proceed
Administrative · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 830585
6 June 1994
Administrative
Administrative · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1012273
17 September 1993
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1425424
6 May 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1268293
17 May 1991
Administrative
Administrative · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 939158
13 February 1991
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 904427
1 March 1990
Administrative
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 899640
20 May 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1295353
25 February 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1294896
20 January 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1283937
18 January 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 982391
15 January 1985
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 982509
22 October 1984
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 447965
Deficiency record · 34
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 23 July 2026
No resolution recorded
Each Class 2 and Class 3 door must have controls in accordance with ASTM F 1197. Local power controls shall be so located that they may be held in the open position by a person passing through the doorway.
Local power controls for watertight door between cargo hold 2 and 3 cannot be reached by person passing through doorway. Ensure watertight door meets ASTM F1197 stanard to the satisfaction of ABS surveyor prior to completion of next required drydock46 CFR 170.270(c)(3:); ASTM F1197/8.1.1.1
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 27 June 2024
Resolved
Vessel is currently in Reduced Operating Status, with minimal crew on board. Once the vessel is removed from Reduced Operating Status, and prior to its next mission, full activation drills will need to be completed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 29 March 2021
Resolved
Vessel is currently in a Reduced Operating Status (ROS), with minimal crew aboard. All credentialed mariners will need to have their licenses and associated endorsements verified once the vessel is activated for its next mission.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 29 March 2021
Resolved
Vessel is currently in a Reduced Operating Status (ROS), with minimal crew aboard. Both a fire and abandon ship drill will need to be conducted before the vessel is activated for its next mission. Both lifeboats should be launched from their davits during the abandon ship drill.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 7 September 2018
Resolved
MMSI: Vsl is broadcasting invalid MMSI
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 25 June 2018
Resolved
Prior to departing the Port of Portland, OR, conduct a fire and abandon ship drill to the satisfaction of attending CG marine inspector. Drills must be carried out with full crew on board. 46 CFR 199.180
Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Propulsion Engine
Issued 25 June 2018
Resolved
Upon departure from moorings at Vigor shipyard (Portland, OR) but before departing the Columbia River, launch the stbd lifeboat and exercise the boat's steering and its propulsion in both forward and reverse. Report completion and results to Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection office in Portland, OR. 46 CFR 91.20-15
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Abandon Ship
Issued 21 May 2012
Resolved
Fire and Abandon Ship Drills shall be conducted prior to sailing and tot he satisfaction of the Attending Marine Inspector. Prove operation of Fire pump during Fire Drill. IAW 46 CFR 199.180.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 21 May 2012
Resolved
Both bridge wing ring buoys and ring buoy located at gangway must be properly marked so that vessel name does not cover retro-reflective tape IAW 46 CFR 108.649(e).
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Tank
Issued 3 February 2011
Resolved
Have FAST Type II MSD system, Model D-6V, CG approval # 159.015/9988/1 inspected by authorized service agent to verify proper operation of complete system. 33 CFR 159.7
Engineering
Issued 6 March 2001
Resolved
Provide necessary modifications to prevent astern turbine operation while jacking gear is engaged as required in the approved periodic safety test procedure.
Lifesaving
Issued 7 April 1999
Resolved
Determine cause and repair as necessary the bulge on the floor of the port lifeboat. Bulge located starboard side aft, inside next to steering stand.Present report regarding cause and repairs to marine inspector. _x001C_
Electrical
Issued 7 April 1999
Resolved
DEMONSTRATE OPERATION, ALARMS, SHUTDOWNS, AND OTHER SAFETIES OF SHIP SERVICE GENERATORS.
Navigation
Issued 7 April 1999
Resolved
Provide the publications for navigation required by 33 CFR 164.33; charts, Coast Pilot [name withheld], etc.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 7 April 1999
Resolved
REPAIR/REPLACE INDICATOR FOR WATERTIGHT DOOR IN THE SHAFT ALLEY TO PROPERLYINDICATE WHEN DOOR IS CLOSED.
Engineering
Issued 7 April 1999
Resolved
SET BOILER SAFETIES IN PRESENCE OF COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR.
Engineering
Issued 7 April 1999
Resolved
MAKE REPAIRS TO SUPERHEATER DRAIN LINE, CONDUCT HYDROSTATIC TEST OF PIPE AFTER REPAIRS MADE. TEST ARE TO BE CONDUCTED TO SATISFACTION CLASS SURVEYOR.
Documentation
Issued 7 April 1999
Resolved
Prior to activation, present all licenses and documents for officers and crew.
Lifesaving
Issued 7 April 1999
Resolved
Conduct the following drills prior to sailing: fire, abandon ship, and oil spill.
Navigation
Issued 7 April 1999
Resolved
Test general alarms prior to activation in the presence of a Marine Inspector.
Lifesaving
Issued 7 April 1999
Resolved
Provide expiration dates or renew bridge wing smoke canisters for quick release life buoys.
Lifesaving
Issued 7 April 1999
Resolved
Replace food for lifeboats as necessary.
Lifesaving
Issued 7 April 1999
Resolved
Operate engines of both lifeboats in the presence of a marine inspector prior to sailing.
Documentation
Issued 12 June 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE APPROVED PLANS FOR AIR HEATER INSTALLATION IN SHAFT ALLEY OR REMOVETHE SAME.
Engineering
Issued 12 June 1998
Resolved
REPAIR/REPLACE 2&1/2 INCH GLOBE SUPERHEATER WET STOPS ON PORT AND STARBOARDBOILERS.
Engineering
Issued 15 April 1997
Resolved
TEST SPEED LIMITING GOVERNOR FOR MAIN ENGINE WHILE UNDERWAY, HAVE [name withheld] IN MACHINERY LOGBOOK AND FAX RESULTS TO COAST GUARD._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Engineering
Issued 15 April 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE HANDJACKS FOR PORT AND STBD FEED PUMPS._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Fire Fighting
Issued 15 April 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE COAST GUARD APPROVED SAFETY PLAN AND POST THROUGHOUT SHIP._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Engineering
Issued 20 January 1985
Resolved
OPEN AND INSPECT THE STARBOARD BOILER'S MAIN STEAM STOP VALVE.
Documentation
Issued 20 January 1985
Resolved
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOLAS AMENDMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTING, INSTALL ON MAIN DECK(AT THE GANGWAY) A PORTABLE WATERTIGHT CONTAINER FOR A COPY OF THE VESSELS FIRE CONTROL PLAN. PROVIDE A WATER PROFF SIGN POSTED ABOVE THE CONTIANER STATING "FIRE CONTROL PLAN" IN AT LEAST 1/2" LETTERS CONTRASTING COLOR.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 January 1985
Resolved
PERFORM WEIGHT SUSPENSION & RELEASE TEST ON #2 LIFEBOAT.
Engineering
Issued 15 January 1985
Resolved
PROVE PROPER OPERATION OF RELIEF VALVES FOR SANITARY TANK & DC HEATER.
Engineering
Issued 15 January 1985
Resolved
RENEW MAIN CIRCULATING PUMP EXPANSION JOINT.
Engineering
Issued 15 January 1985
Resolved
MAKE AVAILABLE MAIN & AUXILARY FEED VALVES PORT BOILER FOR MOUNTINGS OPENED EXAMINATION.
Casualty record · 4
19 February 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1749457
28 June 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4638902
16 November 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7828308
24 February 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 8098904
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 1
BEAVER STATE (2003). 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.