Records from 1997 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 19 July 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)137.6 ft × 30.0 ft × 12.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 68
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)137.6 ft × 30.0 ft × 12.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 309 / net 92
BuilderBREAUX'S BAY CRAFT INC · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1997
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW IBERIA, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 4 October 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
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 it310 - Dead Weight, Ton
309 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
92 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
68 - 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.
Inspection history · 54
19 July 2026
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8442407
20 March 2026
Vessel Attendance · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8329087
23 April 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7899338
23 August 2023
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7775742
30 November 2021
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7359545
26 October 2021
Load Line/Change of Employment · Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7340236
26 March 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7163224
12 February 2020
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6907654
27 December 2019
Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6879711
18 November 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 6857827
28 October 2019
Internal Structural Exam · Deadweight Survey · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6842172
11 April 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6143402
5 March 2014
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4809158
21 May 2012
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4317362
8 January 2009
Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3390834
26 November 2008
Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3369931
29 November 2007
Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3106457
3 May 2007
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2921680
15 March 2007
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2892849
13 July 2006
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2864715
30 March 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2612704
8 March 2006
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2598693
16 February 2006
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2586578
25 August 2005
SIP Initial Entry · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2474295
17 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2440431
13 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2389619
6 April 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2327638
23 March 2005
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2317615
23 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2276767
8 October 2004
Re-Inspection · Damage Survey · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2216113
5 October 2004
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2213812
1 October 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2227952
29 December 2003
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1971502
30 July 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1861608
18 July 2003
Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1849858
23 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1804536
23 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1861584
26 November 2002
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1711043
19 November 2002
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1707371
18 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1710604
7 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1772230
19 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 118548
18 July 2001
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1433853
28 September 2000
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1053943
31 August 2000
COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1440375
15 June 2000
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1384478
2 June 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 32836
2 June 2000
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1361526
11 August 1999
Hull Examination · Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1471873
2 November 1998
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1442759
25 February 1998
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 782972
21 February 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 95301
14 October 1997
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 774358
11 September 1997
Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1364338
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
For each 21,000 U.S. gallons or part thereof of any Class 3 (flammable) or combustible liquid being transported on board a vessel in a portable tank, there must be provided at least one B-V semiportable foam (152 L/40 gallon capacity) or equivalent fire extinguisher or a fire hose fitted with an approved portable mechanical foam nozzle with pick-up tube and two 5 gallon cans of foam liquid concentrate. The liquid foam concentrate had a manufacturing date past the recommended 20 years according to the manufacture. 49 CFR 176.315(a)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 July 2026
Resolution: Vessel had new firefighting foam onboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
Rail courses or the equivalent must be installed between a top rail and the deck so that no open space exists that is more than 305 millimeters (12 inches) high. Aft cargo deck removable railing has only 2 courses that exceed the minimum 12" open space. 46 CFR 177.900(g).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 July 2026
Resolution: Vessel installed stanchions and chains on aft cargo deck.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 23 April 2024
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a light. Middle life float light was inoperable. 46 CFR 180.175(d)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 20 July 2026
Resolution: All lifefloat lights were operable.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 18 December 2019
Resolved
Vessel completed dead weight survey on 18DEC19. Will submit results to MSC to obtain stability letter. Can not operate carrying passengers or cargo until stability letter is obtained and new to zone inspection is ocmpleted in Puerto Rico. CID in PR informed that VSL will transit to PR with a temp COI.
46 CFR176.306
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 18 December 2019
Resolved 5 February 2020
Resolution: Recieved copy of stability letter and uploaded document into MISLE
Fire Fighting › Portable Foam Applicators › General
Issued 5 March 2014
Resolved
Foam eductor does not work. It will not suck up soapy water from bucket
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 4 April 2014
Resolved 6 March 2014
Resolution: vessel personnel got eductor working. Operator error was the cause. Vsl rep provided proof of proper operation.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 21 May 2012
Resolved
Lights need to be secured to the body of the lifefloat
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 May 2012
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Steering Failure Alarm System
Issued 21 May 2012
Resolved
No light bulbs were present in the steering gear pump operation indicator lights located on the operating station.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 May 2012
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline
Issued 21 May 2012
Resolved
Lifeline was weathered and needs to be replaced
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 May 2012
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 21 May 2012
Resolved
Provide proof of an annual DAPI audit
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 May 2012
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 9 January 2009
Resolved
Two (2) ring buoys manufacture fill plugs rotted out. Water noted inside ring buoy.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 February 2009
Resolution: New ring buoys purchsed.
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Instructions
Issued 8 January 2009
Resolved
Generator shutdown on CO2 system wiring loose and not clamped to system, inspect and verify that wiring is correct.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 February 2009
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Piping
Issued 8 January 2009
Resolved
Piping thru Steering compartment/generator room bulkhead- CBR watertight fittings loose/broken. Fix/replace
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 February 2009
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Overcurrent Device
Issued 8 January 2009
Resolved
Overcurrent device for port and starboard generator did not energize at 65 Hrz
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 February 2009
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Lifeline
Issued 8 January 2009
Resolved
Lifelines deteriorated
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 8 January 2009
Resolution: new line installed durring inspection
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 15 March 2007
Resolved
Crop and renew 2.5 ft X 3.5 ft of hull plate just aft of the #3 wheel.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 March 2007
Resolved 22 March 2007
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 15 March 2007
Resolved
Crop and renew 8 ft of the Stbd fixed trim tab.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 March 2007
Resolved 22 March 2007
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)
Issued 15 March 2007
Resolved
Replace # 3 & 4 propeller
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 March 2007
Resolved 22 March 2007
Engineering › Steering Gear System
Issued 18 July 2003
Resolved
Install rudder stops IAW 46 CFR 182.610 (e) to the satisfaction of the attending C. G. Marine Inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 August 2003
Resolved 28 July 2003
Resolution: Rudder stops installed IAW 46 CFR 182.610 (e)
Communications › Alarms/Indicators
Issued 19 November 2002
Resolved
Rudder Angle Indicator was never installed on vessel at time of construction. Vessel is required to install indicator as per 46 CFR 182.610. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Rudder Angle Indicator
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 December 2002
Resolved 26 November 2002
Resolution: Rudder Angle Indicator was properly installed at the operating station.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 31 August 2000
Resolved
Repaint draft markings so they are of contrasting color to the hull.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 2000
Resolved 28 September 2000
Engineering
Issued 31 August 2000
Resolved
Prove operation of remote fuel shut off.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 2000
Resolved 28 September 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 31 August 2000
Resolved
Prove proper operation of passenger area general alarm.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 2000
Resolved 28 September 2000
Construction/Loadline
Issued 31 August 2000
Resolved
Repair three (3) sideshell cracks in hull. Two port and one starboard in steering compartment just below main deck forward of corner wrap.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 2000
Resolved 28 September 2000
Fire Fighting
Issued 31 August 2000
Resolved
Prove proper operation of heat detection system in engine spaces.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 2000
Resolved 28 September 2000
Construction/Loadline
Issued 2 June 2000
Resolved
MAKE PROPER REPAIRS TO BOW DAMAGE FROM COLLISION. VESSEL IS NOT TO OPERATE UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE ATTENDING USCG MARINE INSPECTOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 June 2000
Resolved 2 June 2000