MR COLBY

Offshore Supply Vessel · Offshore class · Built 1990s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

MR COLBY is a 1999 offshore supply vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 18 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2020.

Records from 2005 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 January 2026.

Built: 1999
Last inspected: 6 January 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 15
Deficiencies: 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 5 investigations · 2005–2020
Inspected with: 9 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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 6 January 2026

Recorded inspections15

…physical examinations13

…with no type recorded2

Deficiencies 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

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 exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

1074541

8964575

WDE2343

486254

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-486254

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)118.1 ft × 32.0 ft × 12.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 67

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)118.1 ft × 32.0 ft × 12.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 303 / net 90

BuilderSTEINER SHIPYARD INC · BAYOU LA BATRE, AL, UNITED STATES · built 1999

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 14 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it815 - Displacement, Ton
528 - Dead Weight, Ton
303 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
90 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
67 - 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

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 9

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.

Inspection history · 15

6 January 2026 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8283218

9 January 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8060533

10 January 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7845725

12 January 2023 Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7620838

25 July 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7554117

23 February 2022 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7400085

8 January 2021 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7121317

28 October 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7086719

26 March 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6932019

19 February 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6627857

7 February 2019 Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6621758

23 March 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6381458

9 February 2017 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6086269

30 January 2017 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6079864

13 January 2016 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5795847

Deficiency record · 18

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 9 January 2025 Resolved

The fuel oil transfer pump is considered a vital system. Fuel oil pump was not bolted to the deck allowing movement and compromising vital system integrity.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 9 January 2025
Resolved 13 January 2025
Resolution: Received video evidence of properly secured fuel oil transfer pump.

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

Issued 9 January 2025 Resolved

Each outlet or junction box must be securely attached to its outlet. Electrical outlet servicing engine room was not securely attached.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 February 2025
Resolved 13 January 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence or properly secured outlet terminal.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries

Issued 9 January 2025 Resolved

Vessel must be equipped with a master key control system. No master key control system has been implemented on vessel. 46U.S.C3106(a)(1)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 February 2025
Resolved 18 February 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures of all doors with installed non-locking door handles.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 9 January 2025 Resolved

Non-metallic flexible hoses must be installed according to manufacturer standards. Flexible hose for cooling water system had slight leak on generator 2

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 9 January 2025
Resolved 9 January 2025
Resolution: Crew member tightened flexible hose clamps to stop leaking.

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

Issued 21 February 2024 Resolved

A vessel of less than 100 GT must have adequate emergency lights. Muster station emergency lighting was not working on emergency power.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Vessel demonstrated emergency lighting worked at muster station.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 21 February 2024 Resolved

Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards. Fuel line on top of PORT MDE had chaffing.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced fuel hose.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of communication between safety centre and other control stations

Issued 21 February 2024 Resolved

Each vessel must have a fixed means of communication between the pilothouse and place where the auxiliary means of steering is controlled.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 February 2024
Resolved 22 February 2024
Resolution: Vessel provided report for proper operation of sound power phones.

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

Issued 8 March 2022 Resolved

Must be arranged so that the loads can be energized from at least two sources of electricity: (a)(1)(i)-(v). Embarkation lighting and general alarm were inoperable.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 March 2022
Resolved 8 March 2022
Resolution: Back up batteries were replaced with new batteries for general alarm and embarkation lighting.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 8 March 2022 Resolved

Each OSV must carry life buoys approved under 160.150 or 160.050. Two (02) ring buoys were not satisfactory. One with a hole and the second with a missing bracket.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 March 2022
Resolved 8 March 2022
Resolution: Life buoys were replaced with new ones.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 8 January 2021 Resolved

Cotten Hoses were being utilized on the liquid mud pump generator, port generator,and port main engine. Hoses should be non metalic and approved under SAE J1942.

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 January 2021
Resolved 8 January 2021
Resolution: Hoses replaced prior to completion of inspection

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements

Issued 8 January 2021 Resolved

Radio was not opperatinal during loss of power at operating station. VSL must have at least 1 working radio operating under emergency power. 47 CFR 80.905(a)(5)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 January 2021
Resolved 8 January 2021
Resolution: Radio was connected to battery power and worked during loss of power prior to completion of inspection.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 8 January 2021 Resolved

Fire hose failed during pressure test. Per COi VSL is required to have 3 fire hoses, one at each fire station. 46 CFR 132.130

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 January 2021
Resolved 8 January 2021
Resolution: Hose was replaced prior to completion of inspection

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors

Issued 8 January 2021 Resolved

Watertight door and hatch in engine room require adjusting. Currently it is difficult to open and close fully limiting watertight integrity of the VSL. Cite: 46 CFR 42.15

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 January 2021
Resolved 11 January 2021
Resolution: Watertight doors and hatch were adjusted and are functioning properly

Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation

Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved

BATTERY BOXES NOT SECURED. ECURE. 46 CFR 111.15-5(d)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 March 2018
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: BATTERY BOXES SECURED.

Stability › Watertight Integrity › General

Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved

VENT THROUGH WATERTIGHT BULKHEAD IN ENGINE ROOM. INSTALL COVERS FOR VENTS. 46 CFR 127.230

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 March 2018
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: ATTENDED VESSEL AND WITNESSED TEMPORARY VENT COVERS THAT WOULD BE SUITABLE. SPECIAL NOTE WILL BE INPUTED FOR PERMANENT VENT COVERS TO BE INSTALLED DURING DRYDOCK NEXT YEAR.

Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › Paint/Flammable Liquid Lockers

Issued 23 March 2018 Resolved

PAINT LOCKER NOT MADE OR WHOLLY LINED WITH STEEL. REPLACE OR LINE WITH STEEL PAINT LOCKER. 46 CFR 127.220(c)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 29 March 2018
Resolution: PAINT LOCKER WAS REMOVED. ALL SATISFACOTRY.

Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator

Issued 13 January 2016 Resolved

Generator windings were coated in oil and dust. Required both generator windings to be cleaned.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 January 2016
Resolved 14 January 2016
Resolution: Both generators were cleaned by third party technician.

Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Valve

Issued 13 January 2016 Resolved

Stop valve was installed in between pressure vessel and the relief valve. Required stop valve to be removed from pipe.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 January 2016
Resolved 14 January 2016
Resolution: Stop valve was removed from piping system. Relief valve is now directly connected to the pressure vessel.

Casualty record · 5

10 July 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 2523118

3 October 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4163401

2 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4400710

6 April 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5108103

28 October 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7086719

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

JIM G. (2005). 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.