MS. JESSICA

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1990s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

MS. JESSICA is a 1999 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in July 2026, along with 13 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2011.

Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 July 2026.

Built: 1999
Last inspected: 2 July 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 17
Deficiencies: 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 3 investigations · 2007–2011

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 2 July 2026

Recorded inspections17

…physical examinations15

…with no type recorded2

Deficiencies 13 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

1080906

8964238

WDE8982

494901

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-494901

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)142.0 ft × 30.0 ft × 12.4 ft

Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 66

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)142.0 ft × 30.0 ft × 12.4 ft

ITC tonnagegross 318 / net 95

BuilderBREAUX BROTHERS ENTERPRI · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1999

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portBAYOU LA BATRE, AL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 28 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it318 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
95 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
66 - 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.

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Inspection history · 17

2 July 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC YELLOWFIN (WPB 87319) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8431642

25 August 2025 Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8217780

6 August 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8183437

24 June 2025 Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8166114

3 June 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7925768

29 June 2023 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7726373

14 June 2023 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7714894

21 June 2022 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7483355

21 September 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7317507

28 July 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7277007

23 October 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7083079

22 June 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6987823

25 July 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6761326

22 July 2019 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6758128

3 October 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6554334

11 December 2017 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6323173

23 September 2016 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6007942

Deficiency record · 13

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 6 August 2025 Resolved

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator must be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, including inspection of piping, controls, and valves. Marine inspector observed a discharge indicator plunger on the CO2 bank that appeared to be damaged. The recent servicing certificate also spoke to a need for a "discharge indicator" needing to be installed. Conduct inspection of the system and install any missing parts. 46 CFR 176.810(a)(2)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 August 2025

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

Issued 6 August 2025 Resolved

All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. marine inspector observed several hoses on main diesel engines missing chafing gear and worn through the protective layers of sheathing. Replace hoses that are damaged and replace chafing gear where necessary. 46 CFR 182.100

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 August 2025

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz

Issued 6 August 2025 Resolved

Each vessel that operates on the high seas must have on board a FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically float free and activate. Marine Inspector observed the float free arrangement installed with an expired hydrostatic release. 46 CFR 180.64

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 August 2025

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts

Issued 6 August 2025 Resolved

Each survival craft must be secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link permanently attached to the vessel. Marine Inspector observed vessel's life rafts installed on a weak link of an inappropriate size to accommodate the aggregate capacity of all life rafts. 46 CFR 280.130(a)(1)

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 August 2025

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

Issued 3 June 2024 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessels port side steering gudgeon has several cracked welds on its surrounding frames.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 June 2024
Resolved 21 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel had all broken welds ground out and rewelded.

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

Issued 3 June 2024 Resolved

A vessel with a power driven main steering gear must be provided with the following: (2) An independent rudder angle indicator at the operating station. Vessels RAI was not working properly.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 June 2024
Resolved 21 June 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced RAI and a Sat. op test was conducted.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 13 July 2023 Resolved

The Certificate of Inspection must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where observation by passengers is likely. Vessel did not have COI posted. Post COI. 46 CFR 176.302

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Received evidence of COI posted at operating station.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 13 July 2023 Resolved

When, in accordance with § 178.210 of this chapter, a vessel must be provided with a stability letter, the stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operating station of the vessel. Vessel did not have stability letter posted at operating station. Post stability letter at operating station. 46 CFR 176.306

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Received evidence of Stability Letter posted at operatiing station.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 13 July 2023 Resolved

All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation Rules, except that a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must also have navigation lights that meet UL 1104, “Standards for Marine Navigation Lights,” or other standard specified by the Commandant. 01 nav. light on mast was inop. Repair nav light. Vessel restricted to daylight operations only. 46 CFR 183.420

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Received evidence of nav. lights repaired.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 13 July 2023 Resolved

Vessels operated more than 100 nautical miles but not more than 200 nautical miles from the nearest land must:Be equipped with a NAVTEX receiver conforming to the following performance standards: IMO Resolution A.525(13), as revised by IMO Resolution MSC.148(77) and ITU–R M.540–2. Navtex did not have paper in it, unable to witness operation. Provide evidence that equipment is operational. 47 CFR 80.905

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 July 2023
Resolution: Received evidence of navtex in operable condition.

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

Issued 21 September 2021 Resolved

Each vessel that relies on electricity to power loads must be arranged so that loads can be energized from two sources of electricity. STBD generator burnt up during the Coast Guard Inspection

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 September 2021
Resolution: A new generator was installed. Coast Guard attended vsl and witnessed sat operational testing.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation

Issued 23 October 2020 Resolved

Vessels fixed fire fighting system flex hose from bottle to manifold had blisters on it. Vessel must replace hose.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 23 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel replaced hose.

Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating

Issued 11 December 2017 Resolved

Repairs to the hull must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. Vessel will proceed from Diamond Services to Halimar Shipyard for repairs.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 12 January 2018
Resolved 30 January 2018
Resolution: Vessel completed required repairs before departing Halimar Shipyard.

Casualty record · 3

27 November 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3114322

28 May 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3225996

17 October 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4173252

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 Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.