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RED EAGLE
RED EAGLE is a 1977 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 2017, most recently in November 2025, along with 13 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2025.
Records from 2017 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 11 November 2025.
- Built
- 1977
- Last inspected
- 11 November 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2025
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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
11 November 2025
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
13 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2017–2025)
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
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Identity
585761
WDG5246
49317
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-49317
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)94.5 ft × 21.0 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 96 / net 65
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBREAUX'S BAY-CRAFT INC · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1977
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portGALVESTON, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 1 September 2025 · expires 31 August 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 it96 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
65 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
65 - 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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23 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 13 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 casualty investigation, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.
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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.
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Inspection history · 23
11 November 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8266995
8 September 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8229855
8 September 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8245392
22 May 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8141609
10 December 2024
Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8045796
26 June 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7943001
6 July 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7734982
13 December 2022
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7608533
28 October 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7585493
2 May 2022
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7442333
16 September 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7322234
27 July 2021
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7269645
29 December 2020
Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7119498
30 November 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7103657
17 September 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7060027
15 July 2020
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7026727
28 May 2020
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6962754
12 August 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6781319
29 July 2019
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6766446
28 November 2018
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6588444
12 July 2018
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6476885
26 June 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6187134
18 May 2017
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6149672
Deficiency record · 13
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 8 September 2025
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 self reported a failure on its starboard rudder resulting in a loss of steering.
Vessel shall enact permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard. Ensure any technical reports are submitted to MSU Texas City Domestic Inspections E-Mail: [email withheld]
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 July 2023
Resolved
In no case shall the clearance between the bottom of the hand portable fire exstinguisher and the floor be less than 4in.
MI noted that several fire extinguishers were mounted with the bases in contact with the deck plate under them.
Repairs must be made to the satisfaction of the US Coast Guard.
46 CFR 175.600 (k) (1)
NFPA 10 - 6.1.3.8.3
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
On a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, the public address system must be a fixed installation and be audible during normal operating conditions throughout the accommodation spaces and all other spaces normally manned by crew members. When asked to operate the public address system, the system was only operable on the weather decks of the vessel. Vessel shall repair the public address system to be operable throughout all accommodation spaces and spaces normally manned by the crew to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector. Given 90 Days to rectify.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 May 2022
Resolved
Each connection to a conductor or terminal part must be made within an enclosure. Shore tie cable was found to be spliced and wrapped with tape. Make appropriate repairs using an enclosure to the satisfaction of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 28 May 2020
Resolved
At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a vessel, the owner/operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure and its appurtenances, including the following: inspection and operation of all watertight closures in the hull, decks, and bulkheads including though hull fittings and sea valves. Marine Inspectors observed a build up of wasted aluminum on the bottom left corner of the doubler for the Port SSDG overboard exhaust system. The owner/operator shall crop out and renew the wasted metal until good metal is identified to the satisfaction of the US Coast Guard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 July 2019
Resolved
Each life jacket must be approved in accordance with subchapter Q. Life jackets were found to have retroreflective tape needing to be replaced, clips that were inoperable, and internal foam that had started to fail. All life jackets replaced on the spot.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 29 July 2019
Resolved
Vessel must carry six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with §160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter. Flares were expired and replaced on the spot to the satisfaction of attending MIs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 29 July 2019
Resolved
Vent pipes shall be fitted with removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens shall consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 x 30 mesh. Vessel is to replace flame screens to ensure proper protection for fuel vapors to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Ventilation (Accommodation)
Issued 29 July 2019
Resolved
Potable water tank vent shall be made to prevent entrance into the tank of any contaminating substance. Vessel is to replace screens to ensure proper protection from contaminates to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 29 July 2019
Resolved
Batteries should be secured against shifting with motion of the boat. Forward engine room battery banks were not secured within the battery box against shifting.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 29 July 2019
Resolved
Protective gratings shall be provided at such locations where persons or gear might come into contact with the exhaust piping. Protection is missing from both generator exhaust systems and the turbo exhaust elbow on all three main propulsion engines. 46 CFR 182.15-20(g)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 29 July 2019
Resolved
Watertight means designed to withstand a static head of water without leakage. Watertight door leading to engine room needs to be chalk tested to prove watertight effectiveness to the satisfaction of the attending MI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 29 July 2019
Resolved
The construction of a vessel must allow safe operation of the vsl IAW the COI and giving consideration to the seaworthiness of the hull. Multiple tripped welds were found on the supports along the sheer strake P/S sides and in the fore peak.
Casualty record · 1
8 September 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8245392
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.
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
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