RACHEL K GOODWIN is a 1979 research vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 9 inspections since 2017, most recently in January 2026, along with 3 deficiencies.
Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 January 2026.
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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 Research Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
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DocumentationValid · issued 21 November 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
Service, as the file records itResearch Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 66 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Vessel history report
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Inspection history · 9
13 January 2026Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8295460
8 January 2026Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8292130
18 December 2025Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Belfast · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8282466
15 October 2024Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8022524
23 February 2024Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7871166
24 August 2022In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7528305
11 April 2022COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Belfast · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7421051
5 October 2021Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Belfast · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7327889
11 September 2017Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6264065
Escape trunk hatch from engine room leaking due to excessive wastage. Replace trunk and hatch and test for weathertight inegrity.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 October 2024
Resolved 24 October 2024
Resolution: Trunk and hatch replaced, OPTEST SAT
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 15 October 2024Resolved
Bulwarks around main deck below minimum rail height of 36". Raise rail height to at least 36".
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 October 2024
Resolved 24 October 2024
Resolution: Rail height extended to 36", SAT.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 11 April 2022Resolved
Life Raft is off vessel for servicing, loaner Life Raft is only 20 person. Vessel is restriced to 20 total persons until 50 man raft is returned.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 23 May 2022
Resolution: Life raft returned from service, installed on the vessel.
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