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PACK MULE

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named PACK MULE

PACK MULE is a 1974 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 58 inspections since 1988, most recently in April 2026, along with 37 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2010.

Records from 1988 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 14 April 2026.

Built: 1974
Last inspected: 14 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 58
Deficiencies: 37 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2010
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

557345

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WDK4019

48008

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

366822520

Maury page id

psix-48008

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations48

…administrative events6

…with no type recorded4

Years with a record 32 calendar years (1988–2026)

The 58 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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)106.4 ft × 21.5 ft × 8.9 ft

Registered tonnagegross 91 / net 62

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)106.4 ft × 21.5 ft × 8.9 ft

ITC tonnagegross 127 / net 38

BuilderCAMCRAFT, INC. · CROWN POINT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1974

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portKEMAH, TX

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 2 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 it91 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
127 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
62 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
38 - Convention (Subpart B), 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

WDK4019MMSI 366822520 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 19 July 2018, expires 19 July 2028

WUU6338MMSI 366822520 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 12 August 2008, cancelled 10 July 2018

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 · 58

14 April 2026 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Vessel Attendance

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8349452

12 November 2025 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8267540

1 October 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8244863

7 December 2024 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8044539

29 March 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7886890

20 November 2023 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7827505

29 September 2023 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7800813

6 December 2022 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7604986

3 May 2022 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7442933

28 January 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7387394

3 December 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7160595

30 April 2020 Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6946316

15 October 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6834901

21 November 2018 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6584828

23 May 2018 DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6416790

21 May 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6415864

9 August 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5975357

2 November 2015 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5755400

6 October 2014 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4998245

27 August 2014 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4990980

28 October 2010 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3879811

25 October 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station Venice · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3877703

7 October 2008 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3337817

13 August 2008 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3293081

9 August 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2747971

1 August 2006 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2900294

25 August 2005 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2468142

30 July 2004 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2148890

21 July 2004 Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2139424

22 June 2004 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2106630

20 November 2003 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1951467

8 August 2002 COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Inclining Experiment · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1658384

19 July 2001 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1457000

31 August 2000 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 821034

29 August 2000 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1361679

30 July 1999 Administrative

Administrative · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 775846

9 July 1999 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1458686

24 September 1998 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1469868

23 February 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 781465

2 February 1998 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1436038

30 September 1997 Re-Inspection

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1447753

30 July 1996 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1367870

5 February 1996 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1463215

1 August 1995 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1396335

4 August 1994 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1407360

26 January 1994 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 854486

4 August 1993 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1354412

4 August 1992 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 954142

9 April 1992 Drydock Extension

Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1263366

24 September 1991 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1415743

2 October 1990 Hull Examination · COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 908649

27 March 1990 Drydock Extension

Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1238509

19 October 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 887067

5 October 1989 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1030863

1 March 1989 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 886595

12 January 1989 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 889083

24 October 1988 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1201756

10 October 1988 Hull Examination

Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 893843

Deficiency record · 37

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

Issued 7 December 2024 Resolved

The minimum capacity of the power fire pump shall be 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60 pounds per square inch at the pump outlet. The pump outlet shall be fitted with a pressure gauge. Section of the main fire pump suction line was wasted resulted in constant leak in the engine compartment. 46 CFR 181.10-1(c) 701 C

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 7 January 2025
Resolution: Repalace wasted pipe. Tested sat.

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

Issued 7 December 2024 Resolved

At each inspection for certification and re inspection the marine inspector shall examine the bilges and other spaces to see that there is no accumulation of oil or other matter which might create a fire hazard. Port side generator diesel fuel pressure sensor was actively leaking fuel onto a heat detector junction box completely saturating the detector and dripping onto the generator. 46 CFR 176.25-50(b) 701 C

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 January 2025
Resolved 7 January 2025
Resolution: Removed sensor. Cleaned and cleared fire detector. All sat.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 7 December 2024 Resolved

Adequate emergency lighting automatically actuated upon failure of the main lighting system shall be fitted along the line of escape in vessels having lounge areas below the main deck as per §177.30-7 of this subchapter. Emergency lighting in engine, generator, and aft compartments is inadequate. 46 CFR 184.30-5(a) 16 C

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 January 2025
Resolution: Proper lighting installed.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 7 December 2024 Resolved

Wiring joints and splices shall be mechanically secure and made in junction boxes. Transducer below crew lounge found to be improperly spliced to existing wiring and not within a junction box. 46 CFR 183.05-50 16 C

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 27 January 2025
Resolution: Junction box installed.

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

Issued 7 December 2024 Resolved

All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Starboard generator overspeed regulator found disconnected and hanging off the prime mover and coated in oil. In addition, multiple dead end wires were identified behind the false bulkhead in the crew lounge. 46 CFR 183.01-15 16 C

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 January 2025
Resolution: Overspeed regulator secured to generator.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking

Issued 7 December 2024 Resolved

In general, compliance with the standards established by a recognized classification society1 will be considered satisfactory evidence of the structural adequacy of a vessel. Identified cracked welds on p/s ventilation intakes in main engine room, p/s bulkhead in generator room, and p/s and aft bulkhead of stern compartment. 46 CFR 177.10-1 16 C

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 29 January 2025
Resolution: All weld defects corrected.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 29 September 2023 Resolved

A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit that meets the requirements in 46 CFR 199.175(b)(10) or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. . 46 CFR 180.20-1 Ammonia inhalant medication was expired. Renew medication with valid ones that has not yet expired.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 November 2023
Resolved 28 November 2023
Resolution: All sat

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 29 September 2023 Resolved

Outlet boxes shall be securely fastened in place and grounded to the hull of the vessel. 46 CFR 111.75-35 Overspeed junction box was hanging loose in the engine room. Properly secured junction box to prevent electrical connections from coming loose due to vibration.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 November 2023
Resolved 28 November 2023
Resolution: All sat

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

Issued 29 September 2023 Resolved

All vessels except non-self-propelled vessels shall be provided with suitable steering apparatus. 46 CFR 182.30-1 Steering gear hydraulic rams were found leaking at the seals. Renew hydraulic ram seals and conduct operational test to verify they are leak-free.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 November 2023
Resolved 28 November 2023
Resolution: Brand new steering rams installed. All sat

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

Issued 29 September 2023 Resolved

Exhaust piping shall be led to the point of escape with a minimum number of bends or elbows. It shall be gastight throughout its length. 46 CFR 182-15-20 Port and starboard outboard engines were found leaking exhaust gases while in operation. Repair exhaust piping to prevent exhaust gases from entering engine room compartment.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 November 2023
Resolved 28 November 2023
Resolution: No leaks found. All sat

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

Issued 29 September 2023 Resolved

It is further intended that all machinery be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection against fire, explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury. 46 CFR 182-01-5 Port shaft seal was found leaking while underway. Repair shaft seal to prevent water intrusion.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 November 2023
Resolved 28 November 2023
Resolution: Seal repaired.All sat

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

Issued 29 September 2023 Resolved

The float-free link must be certified to meet Subpart 160.073 of this chapter. 46 CFR 182.20-1(a)(1). Float-free link was not exhibiting a manufacturer’s tag. Provide original manufacturer’s tag or new float-free link that meets criteria.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 November 2023
Resolved 28 November 2023
Resolution: Manufacturers tag installed. All sat

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage

Issued 28 January 2022 Resolved

Scantlings and materials of each vessel are to be such to provide for safe operation. Noted cracked weld IVO stbd gen exhaust.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 28 February 2022

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 28 January 2022 Resolved

All piping, valves, and fitting shall be IAW good marine practice. Deck fire station valve needs to be repacked.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 5 March 2022

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 28 January 2022 Resolved

All wiring and cables shall be suitable for marine service. There is a dead end wire located in aft lounge bilge, remove or properly terminate.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 5 March 2022

Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Winding

Issued 30 July 2004 Resolved

Open and clean P/S Ship Service Generators to the satisfaction of the Attending Marine Inspector, nlt 30JUL04.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 August 2004
Resolved 3 August 2004

Stability › Watertight Integrity