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MS MELISSA
- Built
- 1999
- Last inspected
- 19 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 61 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- 1 with no removal date recorded
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 Offshore class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
19 May 2026
…with no type recorded4
Deficiencies
61 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
1 with no removal date recorded
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.
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
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Identity
1074295
8964848
WDF5504
485882
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-485882
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)144.0 ft × 36.0 ft × 12.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 93 / net 63
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)144.0 ft × 36.0 ft × 12.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 486 / net 145
BuilderMASTER BOAT BUILDERS INC · CODEN, AL, UNITED STATES · built 1999
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 6 May 2026 · expires 31 May 2027
Service, as the file records itOffshore Supply Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it623 - Dead Weight, Gross Ton
486 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
93 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
145 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
63 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
486 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
93 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
145 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
63 - 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.
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Inspection history · 20
19 May 2026
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8376401
28 August 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8221733
1 July 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8177211
17 July 2024
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7960239
29 August 2023
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7780645
31 May 2023
Deficiency Check · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7694868
17 August 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7536009
10 June 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7220465
27 May 2021
Hull Examination · Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7208329
17 September 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7059799
13 August 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7054015
12 August 2019
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6781555
3 August 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6782647
2 July 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6733064
3 June 2019
Cargo Tank Internal · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6701840
6 September 2018
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6533615
7 October 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6290526
5 September 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6260144
14 June 2016
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5907558
3 June 2016
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5896471
Deficiency record · 61
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 June 2026
Resolved
All marine engineering details, such as boilers, pressure vessels, main and auxiliary machinery, piping, valves, and fittings, must be designed, constructed, and installed in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. STBD MDE inboard side lube oil leak. Correct w/i 7 days.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 12 June 2026
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards. Paint locker door had wastage not allowing proper containment if case of fire.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 19 May 2026
Resolved
Each vessel of less than 100 gross tons and less than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must have navigational lighting in compliance with the applicable navigation rule. Masthead light was not coming on.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
No OSV may carry flammable or combustible liquid cargoes in bulk without approval. Vessel must complete a satisfactory inspection of the Methanol transfer system/equipment to include: Material condition of the transfer pump, associated pressure gauge, manual shutoff valve, armored cabling/remote shutdown, and proof of test documentation for safety relief valve discs prior to the carriage of methanol.
46 CFR 125.110
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
A Class-1 watertight door may be installed at any place if the vessel's pilothouse contains a visual indicator showing whether the door is open or closed. Visual indicators for the vessel’s 02 watertight doors were inoperable.
46 CFR 127.230
46 CFR 174.210(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
Owners and operators of applicable vessels must establish a master key control system and related provisions for use of master keys, and record keeping. Vessel does not currently have a master key control system.
46 USC 3106(a)(1)
CVC Policy Letter 23-06
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
Life floats must be capable of float-free launching, and if arranged in a group secured by a single painter have a float-free link appropriate for the combined capacity of the life-floats. The person capacity of the weak link installed was scratched out and unclear. A new weak link with clear capacity was installed on the spot.
46 CFR 133.130(b)
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
Each Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) must be tested monthly. Vessel could not provide record of monthly EPIRB testing. Discussed monthly test requirement with crew, and satisfactorily tested EPIRB.
46 CFR 131.565
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
Inspections of lifesaving equipment shall be carried out for proper condition of flotation equipment such as lifebuoys. Lifebuoy outside of port wheelhouse had a non-serviceable hand line. Buoy was replaced.
46 CFR 133.45(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
Suitable guards must be installed around rotating machinery. Top guard for sewage pump was not installed. Guard was put into place.
46 CFR 127.330
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed to minimize accidental personal contact with energized parts. The port side deck locker had an electrical outlet missing a front cover. Cover renewed.
46 CFR 129.200(c)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 July 2024
Resolved
Nothing in this part shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making inspections as deemed necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel.
The lube oil pressure and jacket water temperature gauges for the port MDE were observed to be inoperable. The pressure gauge on the port MDE fuel filter assembly was found to be bad.
A mechanic attended replacing the fuel filter gauge, and bringing the port MDE gauges into normal operation.
46 CFR 126.100
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 29 August 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed, constructed and maintained to minimize fire hazards. The STBD Generator's prime mover was leaking oil and pooling on top and dripping into the bilge.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF/HF Radio installation
Issued 29 August 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must comply with 47 CFR part 80. Vessel only has VHF and did not have a MF, SSB and NAVTEX installed. 705 - Vessel limited to less than 20NM from shore.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 29 August 2023
Resolved
When pressure-indicating gages are used, they shall be chosen to be compatible with the pressure to be indicated. Pressure gage was damaged and hard to read.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 August 2023
Resolved
All installations shall be of marine type engines suitable for the intended serve. Port Engine had vice grip pliers to operate and reset the air intake flapper.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 August 2023
Resolved
All installations shall be of marine type engines suitable for the intended serve. Port MDE had a electrical fault that preformed an uncontrolled shutdown multiple times.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 29 August 2023
Resolved
A fire drill must be held on each vessel, normally on alternate weeks. Vessel had multiple gaps over two weeks where fire drills were not held.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills
Issued 29 August 2023
Resolved
Abandon ship drills must be held on each vessel, normally on alternate weeks. Vessel had multiple gaps over two weeks where abandon ship drills were not held.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 29 August 2023
Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be designed, installed, and maintained to protect crew members, offshore workers, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating electrical equipment and electrical shock. Vessel had multiple ground detection bulbs that were not operable (burnt out.)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 August 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be energized from at least two sources of electricity.
Port generator would not start without bypassing stop solenoid. Solenoid needs to be replaced.
46 CFR 129.310(a)(1)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 17 August 2022
Resolved
Vessel must have adequate emergency lighting.
E-light in engine room, exiting engine room, and port/stbd weather deck are inoperable.
46 CFR 129.440(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 August 2022
Resolved
Suitable guards must be installed around rotating machinery.
Guard for mud pump is not permanently installed. Needs to be bolted in place.
46 CFR 127.330
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 August 2022
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be installed to prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors.
Junction box on stbd generator is missing cover. Needs to be replaced.
46 CFR 129.200(d)
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 10 June 2021
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo operation
Issued 10 June 2021
Resolved
LIQUID MUD ELECTRIC PUMP WAS NOT OPERATIONAL.
REPAIR LIQUID MUD PUMP
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 June 2021
Resolved
BELT ON BOW THRUSTER/FIRE MONITOR PRIME MOVER WAS BROKEN.
REPAIR PRIME MOVER.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 10 June 2021
Resolved
STARBOARD MAIN DIESEL ENGINE RPM AND HOUR GAUGE WERE INOPERATABLE/UNREADABLE.
REPLACE GAUGES AS DESIGNED.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Vessel inspection is to determine whether vessel is in safe and seaworthy condition, including fire hazards. Port fuel oil service tank port hole is leaking fuel. Make effective repairs to satisfaction of OCMI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Test and inspection of the the main propulsion machinery and auxiliary machinery and of its associated equipment is for safe operation. Port propulsion engine fuel priming pump not mounted to engine. Priming pump was zip-tied to engine. Make effective repairs to satisfaction of OCMI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Exhaust of internal combustion engines must be insulated from combustible matter. Port propulsion engine, Starboard propulsion engine, and bow thruster engine had exposed exhaust piping. Make effective repairs to satisfaction of OCMI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Inspection is made to determine whether the vessel is in safe and seaworthy condition, including fire detection equipment. Smoke detectors located in O1 deck passageway and laundry room were inoperable. Make effective repairs to satisfaction of OCMI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Vital systems are those systems that are vital to a vessel's survivability and safety. Ballast piping on the port side of engine room overhead had 4 separate that had pin hole leaks. Make effective repairs to satisfaction of OCMI.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Piping systems installed on ships shall have the necessary valves for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel. There was a leaking valve in the dirty oil/ slop discharge piping leaking oil/water on air compressor located below the piping. Make effective repairs to satisfaction of OCMI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Test and inspection of the the main propulsion machinery and auxiliary machinery and of its associated equipment is for safe operation. The starboard reduction gear's lube oil level alarm switch was disconnected from the engine and laying in the bilge. Make effective repairs to satisfaction of OCMI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Each vessel must minimize fire hazards as far as reasonable and practicable; multiple buckets of fuel oil were present on the deck of the engine room, determined to be an unsafe condition by the attending marine inspector. Buckets of excess fuel must be removed as appropriate to ensure safety of vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Each vessel must minimize fire hazards as far as reasonable and practicable; bilge had excess oily water present and must be cleaned to minimize hazards.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Design, installation, and maintenance Electrical equipment on a vessel must be designed, installed, and maintained to prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors; accumulation of fuel was discovered in battery box, and loose and unconnected wires/poorly maintained cables connected to battery, presenting hazard. Battery box must be cleaned of all fuel and inspected to ensure installation is maintained and protected from fuel intrusion.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Each cable and wire must be supported so as to avoid chafing or other damage and be protected by metal coverings or other suitable means if in areas subject to mechanical abuse; wiring on engine room alarm panel was exposed and requires rectification to protect from mechanical abuse.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Valves for removing water or impurities from fuel oil systems will be permitted in machinery space provided such valves are fitted with caps or plugs to prevent leakage; all fuel filters on main engines and generator sets had no plugs on installed on any Racor filters.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Protect crew members and vessel from electrical hazards, including fire caused by or originating in electrical equipment and electrical shock; multiple cables and wires identified in engine room suffering from damage and/or improper maintenance. Cables and wires must be appropriately protected to prevent electrical hazards to vessel and crew.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Watertight gasket on WTD leading into engine room Watertight doors are designed to withstand a head of water equivalent to the depth from the sill of the door to the bulkhead deck or 10', whichever is greater; watertight door leading to engine room requires proper fitting watertight gasket.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Non-metallic flexible hoses must be in accordance with SAE J1942 to minimize hazards; port side main engine starting air flexible hose presented frayed jacketing and requires replacement to be in compliance with applicable regulations.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 17 September 2020
Resolved
Each VSL must carry adequate and up-to-date charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible for the intended voyage; vessel's charts provided as back-up to electronic charting were not updated as appropriate. VSL must provide accurate andup to date charts.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
The Owner or operator of an OSV shall make the vessel available for inspection by a marine inspector each time an accident occurs. Vessel was damaged due to an accident on 03 Aug 19 with the platform Bulwinkle damaging the mast and hull.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - operational damage
Issued 12 August 2019
Resolved
When the cognizant OCMI deems necessary, the repairs or alterations must be inspected by a marine inspector. Repairs to areas damaged on 03 Aug 19 are to be inspected by a USCG Marine inspector
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 2 July 2019
Resolved
Master had radio license but did not have radio license on board for inspection. Mate's license was expired.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan
Issued 5 September 2017
Resolved
Provide NTVRP approval letter with vesesl name and official number
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 5 September 2017
Resolved
Provide radio station license with current call sign and vessel name.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 15 June 2016
Resolved
Found multiple fixtures with cracked brackets, globes and bulbs.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Filter
Issued 15 June 2016
Resolved
Replace F/O Bowl on bow thruster which is plastic with 1 of metallic type.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Switchboard
Issued 15 June 2016
Resolved
Opening present in switchboard. Place blanks in openings.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 15 June 2016
Resolved
Transfer proceedures not posted at transfer location.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Metallic Enclosure/Frame
Issued 15 June 2016
Resolved
Generator enclosure missing blanks.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Conductor
Issued 15 June 2016
Resolved
Wires at E/R door were not secured. the bracket which held the wires were detached from the bulkhead and not rewelded.
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Valve
Issued 15 June 2016
Resolved
PRV not tested.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 15 June 2016
Resolved
Fire hose in E/R cross threaded.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Junction Box
Issued 15 June 2016
Resolved
Replace bushings on both Generator control panels.
Deck/Cargo › Cargo Transfer/Lightering (liquid) › Pressure/Vacuum Relief Valve
Issued 15 June 2016
Resolved
P/V valvesnot operational some would not push down for vacuum and some would not pull up for pressure. some were painted and full of sand blast grit. Bench test required.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 15 June 2016
Resolved
Dead end wires found on the bridge.
Communications › Radio Communications › EPIRB
Issued 15 June 2016
Resolved
EPIRB bracket not servicable.
Recorded names · 1
LEAH CALLAIS (2001–2005). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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