HERO

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

HERO is a 1998 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 28 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 20 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2022.

Records from 2003 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 May 2026.

Built: 1998
Last inspected: 13 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 28
Deficiencies: 20 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 4 investigations · 2003–2022
Inspected with: 2 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

1073299

8964147

WDH2114

484407

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-484407

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.

Inspections, by type

Recorded inspections28

…physical examinations22

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded3

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by the kind of activity 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)126.0 ft × 29.0 ft × 12.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 89 / net 60

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)126.0 ft × 29.0 ft × 12.5 ft

ITC tonnagegross 310 / net 93

BuilderC & G BOAT WORKS INC · BAYOU LA BATRE, AL, UNITED STATES · built 1998

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 1 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it89 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
310 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
60 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
93 - 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 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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 2

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

GOL LIGHTNING Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 445102 · 8 March 2022 · activity 7418668 MR. CADE Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 659848 · 8 March 2022 · activity 7418668

Inspection history · 28

13 May 2026 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8345903

8 May 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8130819

7 April 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8106580

15 July 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7958686

22 June 2023 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7720444

8 June 2023 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7703985

11 August 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7530505

14 June 2022 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7477609

22 April 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7435933

22 April 2022 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7438464

22 April 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7443008

8 March 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7418668

30 September 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7324071

30 September 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7396315

4 May 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7189364

23 April 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7181210

2 March 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7149100

11 December 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7110229

24 September 2020 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7064529

9 September 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7056094

4 September 2020 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7052957

21 May 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6689424

20 May 2019 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6688367

28 June 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6476470

11 June 2018 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6441416

2 June 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6163573

30 May 2017 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6159856

25 May 2016 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5886721

Deficiency record · 20

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

Issued 27 May 2026 Resolved

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull. Repair the following: -Hairline crack (approx. 03 inches) on the starboard side shell within the rudder room above the deepest draft waterline. -Wasted bottoms of back deck rail stanchion pockets within rudder room. 46 CFR 177.100

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 June 2026
Resolved 3 June 2026
Resolution: Received satisfactory documentation from POC that welders had attended, gouged/ rewelded the hairline crack and recapped the bottoms of the affected deck rail stanchion pockets.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 8 May 2025 Resolved

An interconnected detection and alarm system must: be installed such that the actuation of alarm in one area results in both audible and visual alarms in all areas required by 46 CFR 181.405(c) or 118.400(d), vsl had detectors in crew accommodation, audible in hall/galley was heard, but no visual w/in the crew accommodation. Make system meet visual regulation. 46 CFR 181.450(a)(2)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 June 2025
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep provided video proof of visual (strobe) alarms in crew accommodation areas.

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

Issued 31 July 2024 Resolved

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 August 2024
Resolved 31 July 2024
Resolution: Welder came out to vessel preformed a repair of the crack. Then used NDT method (dye pen) to test weld.

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

Issued 28 June 2023 Resolved

Electrical equipment must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, and vessel from electrical hazards, fire, and shock. Junction box in engineroom was melted and had grease build up.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 July 2023
Resolved 6 July 2023
Resolution: Junction box was replaced with new one.

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

Issued 11 August 2022 Resolved

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 August 2022
Resolution: Visually inspected temporary repair and welds. Will need to be permanently repaired at next drydock.

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

Issued 11 August 2022 Resolved

Nonmetallic hose used on wet exhuast system must be sufficient to prevent collapsing and be double clamped. Flexible hose on #2 MDE wet exhaust system is cracked and leaking. Needs to be replaced. 46 CFR 172.430(c)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 August 2022
Resolution: Visually inspected replaced hose, sat.

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

Issued 11 August 2022 Resolved

Vessel must be ready for inspection of the hull structure and it's appurtenances. Found crack above #3 MDE. Crack extends along overhead deck and connecting beams with water intrusion. Vessel temporarily repaired cracks. Due to the amount of damage, vessel will need to crop and renew during next scheduled drydock. 46 CFR 176.802(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2023
Resolved 8 June 2023
Resolution: The area was cropped/ renewed to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. Dye penetrant was utilized as satisfactory NDT.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 22 April 2022 Resolved

The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew. Vessel sustained multiple gashes in the port side hull area after striking a Single well structure. Vessel sustained a 2ftx3ft hole in port side bow. 46 CFR 177.100

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 6 May 2022
Resolution: Inspection team completed an inspection of the inserts and witnessed the dye pen, all Sat.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 30 September 2021 Resolved

Vessel allided with platform causing structural damage to port bow. DMIs observed significant damage to the hull, handrails and deck on the vessel's port bow.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 September 2021
Resolved 28 October 2021
Resolution: CGMI's inspeted all welds and witnessed satisfactory NDT.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar

Issued 21 May 2019 Resolved

On Emergency Power, Radar did not energize. Radar shall energize on Emergency Power. Vessel replace battery.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 22 May 2019
Resolution: Crew tighten loose electrical cables onto emergency power batteries. Radar worked under emergency power. Deficiency cleared on the spot.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage

Issued 21 May 2019 Resolved

Vessel shall have sufficient railing. Vessel Rescue Zone Hatch broke off. Vessel shall reweld.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 22 May 2019
Resolved 22 May 2019
Resolution: Vessel rewelded hatch onto the vessel and provided photo via email of completion.

Stability › Watertight Integrity › Watertight Subdivision Standard

Issued 19 June 2018 Resolved

Found fractured welds and pinholes in the watertight bulkheads in the following locations: inside the forward hold on both the starboard and port side of the hold and in the steering room on the starboard side quarter; these need NDT to located the extent of the crack as well as be rewelded prior to departure.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 20 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Conducted NDT and had a welder come out to reweld fractured areas, Duty MI went to observe and verified welds were corrected.

Stability › Watertight Integrity › General

Issued 19 June 2018 Resolved

Found cable penetrations through watertight bulkdheads in frame #8 and #32, seal in holes where the cables penetrate the bulkheads to make them watertight.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 20 June 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Duty MI went out to verify stuffing had been placed into the througholes in the watertight bulkheads to maintain watertight integrity.

Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Valve

Issued 19 June 2018 Resolved

Found oil leak on the #1 MDE at engine valve cover

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2018
Resolved 28 June 2018
Resolution: The valve cover gasket was replaced and the leak was secured, all sat.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Spark Producing Device

Issued 19 June 2018 Resolved

Found deadend wires in the MSD space and in the wing void space where the sewage valve is located; remove or cap off deadend wires.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Duty MI went onboard to verifty wires had been capped off.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller Shaft

Issued 19 June 2018 Resolved

during a propulsion test, the MI inspector noticed excessive water leaking out of the shaft packing on the #3 MDE shaft. Shaft packing needs to be tightened

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Duty MI went out to verify the shaft was no longer leaking during a propulsion test.

Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight

Issued 19 June 2018 Resolved

the batteries in all 3 waterlights attached to the port side lifefloats were not proper type of battery.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 July 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Duty MI went onboard to verify the proper batteries had been installed in the waterlights.

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Receptacle Outlet

Issued 19 June 2018 Resolved

found outlet covers falling off of the outlets on the #1, #3 and #4 MDE

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2018
Resolved 28 June 2018
Resolution: The receptacle outlets were replaced on the #1, #3, and #4 MDE, and found to be satisfactory.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Switch

Issued 19 June 2018 Resolved

Found broken swithces and openings in the ballast and blige motor control boxes

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Duty MI went onboard to verify controls and openings were replaced to eliminate a possible electrical hazard

Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Foundation

Issued 19 June 2018 Resolved

Inspector could not internally examine the 2 unfired pressure vessels at the 5 year period so CG inspector made the recommendation to provide a means to inspect internally or conduct a hydrostatic test IAW 46 CFR 61.10-5

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 July 2018
Resolved 19 June 2018
Resolution: Duty MI was able to inspect the pressure vessel internally to the satisfaction of the MI.

Casualty record · 4

10 February 2003Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 1742544

6 March 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4811740

30 September 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7396315

22 April 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7443008

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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

GULF HERO (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.