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BIG D
BIG D is a 1972 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 11 inspections since 2016, most recently in December 2021, along with 33 deficiencies.
Records from 2016 to 2021. Most recent: inspection, 7 December 2021.
- Built
- 1972
- Last inspected
- 7 December 2021
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 33 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 5 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 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
7 December 2021
Deficiencies
33 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
6 calendar years (2016–2021)
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
543999
WDJ5675
47319
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-47319
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.6 ft × 17.0 ft × 5.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 66 / net 45
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOREAUVILLE LA · built 1972
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portVENICE, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 8 January 2026 · expires 31 January 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
45 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
45 - 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.
Vessel history report
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. What a sparse-record report looks like.
Inspection history · 11
7 December 2021
Drydock Exam · Simplified Stability Test · Plan Review "T" Boat · Construction Oversight · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7364000
13 April 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7174659
1 April 2021
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7167147
15 April 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6939365
25 April 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6670383
11 April 2019
Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6660393
6 August 2018
Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6502338
1 June 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6162224
2 May 2017
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6137537
18 April 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6128193
23 August 2016
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5980218
Deficiency record · 33
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 3 February 2026
Resolved
A hydrostatic release unit must be approved under approval series 160.062. The hydrostatic release units on the liferafts are missing the expiry dates.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 3 February 2026
Resolved
A vessel that operates on the high seas much have on board a FCC Type Accepted 1 406 MHZ EPRIB installed to automatically float free and activate. The hydrostatic release unit is missing expiry date.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 February 2026
Resolved
A vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with Table 182.520(a). Vessel was not equipped with 01 portable hand bilge pump.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation, testing and approval
Issued 3 February 2026
Resolved
A vessel of not more than 65 feet in length is not required to carry a rescue boat unless… the cognizant OCMI determines that the vessel is designed, arranged, or involved in operations so that the vessel itself cannot serve as an adequate rescue craft. Vessel was not equipped with a boat hook to recover persons in the water and a tether on the rescue platform to secure rescued persons.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 3 February 2026
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard. Complete and log abandon ship drill prior to the carriage of passengers.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 3 February 2026
Resolved
The master shall conduct sufficient fire drills to make sure that each crew member is familiar with his or her duties in case of a fire. Complete and log fire fighting drill prior to the carriage of passengers.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 3 February 2026
Resolved
Means of escape must be adequately marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 2 inches high: "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR." Means of escape is missing from both side of hatch.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 3 February 2026
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Portable lights were missing from operating station and propulsion machinery space.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 February 2026
Resolved
Each ring life buoy on a vessel must be approved in accordance with 160.50 in subchapter Q. Each ring life buoys are missing retroreflective tape.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 February 2026
Resolved
A vessel not required to have a power driven pump must have at least three 2.5 gallon buckets, with an attached lanyard. Missing one fire bucket.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 3 February 2026
Resolved
All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and identified. The distribution panel was missing labeling for each circuit breaker.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Anchoring devices
Issued 3 February 2026
Resolved
A vessel must be fitted with ground tackle and mooring lines necessary for the vessel to be safely anchored or moored. Vessel does not have an anchor on board.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
Exhaust piping shall be led to the point of escape with a minimum number of bends or elbows. It shall be gas-tight throughout its length and shall be properly supported by non-combustible hangers or blocks. Vessel’s port side main diesel engine exhaust piping has deterioration and a one-eighth inch diameter hole. Vessel must replace exhaust piping and restore system as designed.
46 CFR 182.15-20(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
All vessels except non-self propelled vessels shall be provided with suitable steering apparatus. Starboard side rudder packing gland flange is missing retainer bolts and is loose. Vessel must install hardware and restore steering system as designed.
46 CFR 182.30-1(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
A hatch cover must have securing devices and be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss. Hatch cover for the forepeak space is missing its securing device mechanism. Vessel must restore valve handle and securing device mechanism to restore hatch cover as designed.
46 CFR 179.360(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light. Vessel’s 12-person life float has a broken lifeline. Vessel must replace lifeline as per manufacturer specification.
46 CFR 180.175(d)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. Onboard first-aid kit has expired eye wash solution. Vessel must provide replacement eye wash solution.
46 CFR 184.710
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the officer in charge, marine inspection. Four-foot fluorescent light cover located on the starboard forward overhead accommodation space is damaged. Vessel must replace cover as designed.
46 CFR 183.01-15
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 13 April 2021
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the officer in charge, marine inspection. Battery box located on the port side engine room has excess electrolyte within the container. Vessel must ensure no spillage of electrolyte mixture and cleanliness of battery box.
46 CFR 183.01-15
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 April 2021
Resolved
All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Engine room switchboard has an empty slot exposing internals.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 15 April 2020
Resolved
Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space. Both portable lights were missing and vessel was unable to find two portable lights.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF Radio installation
Issued 15 April 2020
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such manner as to afford adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger the vessel and persons being transported. Vessel's medium frequency radio inoperable and vessel is limited to 20nm.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 15 April 2020
Resolved
Any cabinet, panel, or box containing more than one source of potential in excess of 24 volts shall be fitted with a permantent sign warning personnel of this condition and identify the circuits to be disconnected to remove all potentials in excess of 24 volts. #3 and #5 breakers missing in pilot house distribution panel.
46 CFR 183.10-10(c)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Communication-SOLAS chap. 5
Issued 15 April 2020
Resolved
A durable placard must be posted next to all radios. Telephone installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, specific to the individual vessel. Vessel's emergency broadcast placard was not updated with correct call sign and faded words.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 15 April 2020
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine cooling water discharge temperature and lubricating oil pressure shall be provided for all propulsion engines. Port and starboard jacketwater gauges inoperable.
46 CFR 182.20-5(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Vessel that is issued a Certificate of Inspection must not be operated without a Valid Certificate Expiration Sticker affixed to the vessel. Certificate Inspection Sticker was missing. Install Certificate of Inspection Sticker IAW 46 CFR 176.310 (b) to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Each junction box must have a cover.
While conducting inspection of E/R observed junction box without cover in overhead aft centerline. Install cover IAW 46 CFR 111.81-1 (c) to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Each battery installation must be located in a well ventilated space and protected from falling objects. Battery box was found with inoperable cover that did not protect batteries from falling objects. Install cover IAW 46 CFR 183.354 (b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
A space of less than 14 cubic meters (500 cubic feet) in volume must have a gooseneck vent of not less than 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) in diameter. Vessel's gooseneek vent for the lazarette space was removed and shall be properly reinstalled.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a)provided that the pump is permanently mounted. Vessel has an electrical submersible bilge pump in the lazarette space that is not permanently mounted.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 6 August 2018
Resolved
Where rigid nonmetallic material is permitted for use in piping systems an acceptable metallic shutoff valve is installed adjacent to the through hull fitting. Vessels valve handle for the overboard from the sinks located in the Male Head is heavily corroded and inoperable.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate
Issued 9 May 2017
Resolved
FCC Radio Safety Radiotelephony Certificate has incorrect call sign.
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)
Issued 20 April 2017
Resolved
propeller has excess pitting on blade and hub. Leading edge dented. 2 cracks visible on 2 seperate blades blades (1/4"). Marine inspector may require any part or all of the propeller shafting to be drawn for examination of the shafting and stern bearing of a vessel whenever the conditions of the shafting and bearings are in question.
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.