BROWN PELICAN

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

BROWN PELICAN is a 1981 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2025, along with 27 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 21 August 2025.

Built: 1981
Last inspected: 21 August 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 18
Deficiencies: 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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 21 August 2025

Recorded inspections18

…physical examinations17

…administrative events1

Deficiencies 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2025)

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 not do.

Identity

632683

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WDM7643

52813

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-52813

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)46.0 ft × 15.0 ft × 5.6 ft

Registered tonnagegross 28 / net 19

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderNEUVILLE · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1981

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portROCKPORT, TX

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 29 January 2026 · expires 31 December 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 it28 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
19 - 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

A report is not offered for this hull. Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 18

21 August 2025 Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8215207

16 June 2025 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8157918

20 January 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8067191

25 April 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7901196

7 August 2023 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7762428

26 January 2023 Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7627567

23 February 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7400933

2 February 2022 COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7373663

24 August 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7296137

9 September 2020 Simplified Stability Test

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7056156

16 June 2020 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7013806

11 September 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6810799

15 August 2019 Internal Structural Exam · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6775451

18 October 2018 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6562374

18 September 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6272652

1 August 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6227336

20 July 2017 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6212976

3 November 2016 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6034099

Deficiency record · 27

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 16 June 2020 Resolved

The power fire pump shall be self priming and of such size as to discharge an effective stream from a hose connected to the highest outlet. Repair holed fire main.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: Replaced the wasted section of pipe.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 16 June 2020 Resolved

Fuel lines shall be accessible, protected from mechanical injury and effectively secured from movement and vibration. Repair fuel leak at emergency fuel shutoff in the lazarette.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: Repaired fuel leak.

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

Issued 16 June 2020 Resolved

The vessel must have one ring life buoy that meets the requirements of 160.050. Grabline on life buoy must be in acceptable condition.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: Replaced the life bouy

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

Issued 16 June 2020 Resolved

Vessel is required a masthead light. Repair masthead light to illuminate properly. Limited to daytime operations and may not operate in restricted visibility.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 June 2020
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: Repaired mast light and proved proper operation.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)

Issued 16 June 2020 Resolved

Penetrations in watertight bulkheads must have a means to make them watertight. Seal 2 bulkhead penetrations between void space and engine room.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 June 2020
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: Sealed penatrations in the bhd.

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

Issued 16 June 2020 Resolved

All electrical installations shall be to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] hardwired extension cord IWO of head. Provide supports for wire run on port side in way of new side shell insert. Remove port wire in void bilge.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 June 2020
Resolved 7 October 2021
Resolution: Superseded or corrected during a subsequent inspection.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 16 June 2020 Resolved

Fuel shutoffs are to be properly labeled. Label emergency fuel shut off and direction for turning for proper function of shut-off.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 June 2020
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: Marked the emerency fuel shut off to include direction of operation.

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

Issued 28 August 2019 Resolved

Vessel has water leak on the Starboard inboard exhaust (Steady Stream) leaking into the bilge and does not meet the minimum standard of Diesel engine exhaust piping per 46CFR182.15-20 and 46CFR182.20-20. The vessel restricted from carrying passengers until repaired to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 September 2019
Resolution: The holed section of the exhaust piping was cut out and new section fitted in its place. The starboard engine was run for approximately 10 minutes and no water leak was observed on the starboard inboard exhaust.

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

Issued 28 August 2019 Resolved

Vessel has water leak on the Exhaust generator at the penetration on the side shell (Steady Stream)m leaking into the bilge and does not meet the minimum standard of Diesel engine exhaust piping per 46CFR182.15-20 and 46CFR182.20-20. The is vessel restricted from carrying passengers until area is cropped and renewed the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 September 2019
Resolution: The thru hull fitting in way of the generator exhaust was cut out. The cut out piece revealed a two inch crack which caused the leak. A new thru hull piece was fitted and welded into place. The exhaust system was tested while the engine was running for a

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

Issued 15 August 2019 Resolved

Vessel must correct the 2 water leaks in the engine room. Vessel representatives must ensure that oily mixtures are retained on board in the vessels bilges and only discharged to a reception facility as described in 33CFR155.330, this will be facilitated by disabling the automatic feature on your electrical submersible pump.The vessel restricted from carrying passengers until repaired to the satisfaction of an attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 11 September 2019
Resolution: The wiring for the float switch in way of the automatic bilge pump activator was removed to prevent the discharge of oily water mixture over the side. Informed master that the automatic function can be reattached after the oily water mixture has been rem

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings

Issued 18 October 2018 Resolved

Engine room hatches gastest have failled or were missing allowing water into the E/R

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 November 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Engine room hatches were tested for water tightness.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation

Issued 18 October 2018 Resolved

Passenger vessels require installation of DSC radio.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 November 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: DSC was installed on the vessel.

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

Issued 18 October 2018 Resolved

Life Buoy was missing retro

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 November 2018
Resolved 8 November 2018
Resolution: Solas approved retroflective tape was placed on the lifebuoy.

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder

Issued 1 August 2017 Resolved

Vessels port side rudder on the forward leading edge is wasted, additionally the weld that attaches the rudder to the rudder shaft shows signs of excessive degradation and does not meet the original design, suitable condition, or the main steering apparatus requirements as required by 46CFR176.610(a), 46CFR 176.814 and 46 CFR182.30-1. Owner must submit plan to replace rudder to the attending Mar

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2017
Resolved 24 August 2017
Resolution: Onsite verification sat.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Bearing

Issued 1 August 2017 Resolved

2. Vessel water lubricated bearings on both port and starboard side are excessively worn on the viewable portions bearings of the and does not meet the minimum requirements that Rubber bearings must be renewed when any water groove is found to be half its original depth as required by 46CFR176.670 (a) and MSM VOL II SEC B CH 3 D 8. Owner must submit plan to replace both bearings or draw the shaft

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2017
Resolved 24 August 2017
Resolution: Onsite verification sat.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Propeller (fixed pitch)

Issued 1 August 2017 Resolved

Vessels port propeller 4 blade tips were damaged and does not meet the original design, or suitable condition of the propeller as required by 46CFR176.610(a). Owner must submit plan for the propeller to the attending Marine Inspector for approval. Once approval has been obtained, execute plan. Vessel has 30 days to correct deficiency to the satisfaction attending Marine Inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2017
Resolved 24 August 2017
Resolution: Onsite verification sat.

Engineering › Sea-water System (primary cooling) › Valve

Issued 1 August 2017 Resolved

Remove sea valve's for inspection as required by 46CFR176.610(a). Vessel has 30 days to correct deficiency to the satisfaction attending Marine Inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 September 2017
Resolved 24 August 2017
Resolution: Onsite verification sat.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Crankcase

Issued 1 August 2017 Resolved

Vessel's Port Main Engine underwent a replacement in kind and does not meet the suitability in type and design main propulsion requirements of the hull of which it is installed per 46CFR182.05-1. Restore the main engine to suitable operation and conduct carry out appropriate machinery inspection / operational tests per 46CFR176.804, in the presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector and prior to op

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 18 September 2017

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Exhaust Manifold

Issued 20 July 2017 Resolved

Replace wasted port MDE 4" exhaust hose.

Due 20 August 2017
Resolved 31 August 2017

Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General

Issued 20 July 2017 Resolved

Mark emergency fuel shutoffs on aft deck.

Due 27 July 2017
Resolved 31 August 2017

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Buoyant Lifeline

Issued 20 July 2017 Resolved

Replace clip on life ring light.

Due 27 July 2017
Resolved 31 August 2017

Operations/Management › Lifesaving › Op Readiness/Maintenance/Inspection

Issued 20 July 2017 Resolved

Establish life saving mainenance record & make available to MI

Due 27 July 2017
Resolved 31 August 2017

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Not Conducted

Issued 20 July 2017 Resolved

Maintain log of required drills & make available to MI.

Due 27 July 2017
Resolved 31 August 2017

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List

Issued 3 November 2016 Resolved

Place current light list on board.

Due 3 December 2016
Resolved 10 January 2017

Fire Fighting › Fire Bucket › Stenciling

Issued 3 November 2016 Resolved

Label Fire buckets

Due 3 December 2016
Resolved 10 January 2017

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking

Issued 3 November 2016 Resolved

Label one child PFD

Due 3 December 2016
Resolved 10 January 2017

Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable

Issued 3 November 2016 Resolved

Renew life ring & label with vessel name.

Due 3 December 2016
Resolved 10 January 2017

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.