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GULF FREEDOM

Industrial Vessel · Miscellaneous Vessel class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named GULF FREEDOM

GULF FREEDOM is a 1981 industrial vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 73 inspections since 1981, most recently in August 2025, along with 76 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 2 operational controls.

Records from 1981 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 27 August 2025.

Built
1981
Last inspected
27 August 2025
Documentation
Expired · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
73
Deficiencies
76 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with
1 other vessel

Identity

US Official No.
641674
IMO number
8109802 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
WDD9217
MISLE id
52847
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367308510
Maury page id
psix-52847

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations39
…administrative events11
…with no type recorded23
Years with a record 31 calendar years (1981–2025)
The 73 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Miscellaneous Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1979.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)169.2 ft × 40.0 ft × 14.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 295 / net 200
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)169.2 ft × 40.0 ft × 14.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 877 / net 263
BuilderROCKPORT YACHT & SUPPLY · ROCKPORT TX, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPEARL RIVER, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
Service, as the file records itIndustrial Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it295 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
877 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
200 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
263 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDD9217MMSI 367308510 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 August 2017, expires 17 August 2027
WCW8803MMSI 303621000 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 31 August 2006, cancelled 9 January 2007 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspected as a tow unit · 1

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.

ENSCO 55 Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit · MISLE 52977 · 2 November 1998 · activity 56061

Inspection history · 73

27 August 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8207450
16 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7913332
22 September 2023 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7796736
29 August 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7546019
8 March 2022 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7408198
8 June 2021 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7219183
20 May 2021 Commercial Dive Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7201881
10 May 2021 MTSA Verification · Commercial Dive Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7193252
29 April 2019 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Commercial Dive Inspection · MTSA Verification · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6647007
20 February 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6629055
18 February 2011 Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3947892
20 January 2011 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3934051
14 July 2008 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3275892
10 July 2008 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3264293
3 April 2007 MTSA Verification · Commercial Dive Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2900730
27 February 2007 Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2879519
16 February 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2586349
17 November 2003 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1950237
7 November 2003 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1943811
13 March 2001 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1060643
18 April 2000 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1048787
4 December 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 81887
27 August 1999 Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1448004
9 April 1999 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1124157
15 March 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 786346
2 November 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 56061
24 September 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 766533
25 August 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 770921
11 August 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 209860
23 July 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 203483
21 July 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1129765
16 April 1998 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1428970
2 January 1998 Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 786337
6 November 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 69775
9 April 1997 Hull Examination · Inclining Experiment · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1435918
8 September 1996 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1413060
17 January 1996 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 874747
29 November 1995 Excursion Permit
Administrative · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1192045
22 August 1995 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1363347
7 December 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1392127
17 August 1994 COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1412686
30 September 1993 COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1439437
17 May 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1149447
23 October 1992 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1254268
3 October 1991 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1243673
8 November 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1226092
19 October 1990 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 903375
10 January 1990 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 912001
30 October 1989 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1002034
19 September 1989 Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1314306
6 January 1989 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 888239
19 December 1988 Administrative
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1210085
16 November 1988 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1207942
15 November 1988 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1202590
30 March 1988 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1299303
13 January 1988 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1318507
29 October 1987 Administrative
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1328655
29 September 1987 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1011600
18 September 1987 Hull Examination · COI Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1002587
30 October 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 456924
7 October 1986 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1316497
17 July 1986 Persons In Addition to Crew
Administrative · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 988742
21 March 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 521448
10 December 1985 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 992893
13 September 1985 COI Inspection · Credit Drydock
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1293390
28 June 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 470679
26 September 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 974726
17 September 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 975835
14 September 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 974721
14 September 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1282508
12 July 1984 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 461174
28 September 1983 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1271868
14 October 1981 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 966496

Deficiency record · 76

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 September 2025 No resolution recorded
Vessel must undergo either an annual or periodic inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date. Vessel had gone past the required inspection window (COI Exp date 16MAY2029) without having an USCG Inspection completed. 17 - Vessel is restricted to port and may not operate commercially until USCG inspection is completed.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Electrical installations on vessels must ensure protection of crew from electrical hazards. Discovered numerous electrical hazards throughout the vessel to include: electrical panel on walk-in cooler must be provided with blanks; dead-end wires in lounge air handler space must be removed; wire nuts at bridge entrance must be replaced with properly spliced wires.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Non-metallic flexible hoses must be in accordance with SAE J1942. Replace fuel oil hoses (x3) on starboard winch engine and (x3) on portside winch engine.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
At least one-half the total number of lifebuoys on the vessel must each be fitted with a self-igniting light approved under approval series 161.010. Batteries of bridge wing life-ring float lights need to be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: Batteries were replaced and are now valid
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Location of emergency installations
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Emergency lighting must be arranged for survival craft launching, including embarkation stations, and work spaces. Emergency embarkation light for liferafts need to be larger and directed towards embarkation point of liferafts; mid-dive accommodation space must be provided with an additional e-light.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: Emergency lighting was placed where requested by attending CG Inspector and satisfactorly tested.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
There shall be at least two means of escape from machinery spaces. The port side emergency escape has a platform extension with rotten wood. Replace with permanent mounted steel grate.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: Steel grates were permenantly mounted to replace the rotted wood
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Installation of sounding and vents for tanks shall meet Subchapter F. Replace tank plug for Port Waste Oil tank.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: Tank plug was replaced
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Amp and Voltmeters required on switchboard. Amp meter on port and Amp and voltmeter on Stbd must be fixed to make them indicate constant readings. 46 CFR 111.30-25 (b)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: Amp meters were fixed and now make constant readings
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Each junction box must be suitable for the environment in which it is installed. Rudder angle indicator feedback units (03) in the rudder room must be properly secured, including covers.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: Rudder angle indicator feddback units were witnessed by attending marine inspector to be properly secured.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Fittings must be designed to withstand MAWP. Fix leaking fitting on hydraulic for the LARS in the rudder room.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Electrical components shall be protected. Replace waterproof button covers that are torn or missing on the E-stops on the aft deck Port and STBD.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: Waterproof covers were replaced to satisfaction of the marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Central control locations, including the main navigation bridge, must be arranged to allow the operator to safely and efficiently monitor the vital systems under normal and emergency conditions. Fix port main engine inoperable gauges on bridge.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: Inoperable gauges were replaced and new gauges were tested satisfactory from bridge.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard Marine Pollution emergency operations
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Vessels carrying oil as secondary cargo must carry appropriate equipment and supplies for the containment and removal of on-deck oil cargo spills. The condition of the spill kit contents is substandard and must be replaced.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: Spill kit contents were replaced and the kit is now satisfactory
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
The FCC Station authorization for a station must be posted at the principal control point of each station. Provide original copy to Coast Guard lead inspector. 47 CFR 80.405(c)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: FCC Station Authorization license was posted and original copy was provided.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Suitable guards or rails shall be installed in way of all exposed and dangerous places such as cooking range. Sea rails must be provided with suitable barriers to prevent accidental movement of cooking pots.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
Resolution: Guards were present on stove at time of inspection
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Structural condition must comply with the standards established by ABS. Local doublers are not acceptable as a permanent repair and must be replaced with same or higher grade of damaged plating during next dry-dock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 February 2024
Resolved 17 June 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
A line-throwing appliance must be equipped with an approved auxiliary line. Provide 1,500 feet auxiliary line for impulse gun.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 18 October 2023 Resolved
Each SOLAS A and SOLAS B inflatable liferaft must meet the requirements of Chapter III of SOLAS and the IMO LSA Code. The vessel name must be re-stenciled on both starboard liferafts. 199.261(a)(2)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
Each owner or operator must ensure their vessels are operating in accordance with 33 CFR 104. Vessel owner/ operator operated the vessel beyond the approval date for the VSP. VSP was submitted for approval, however the vessel was not operating in accordance with the submitted plan. 33 CFR 104.115
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 17 November 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
The VSO must ensure that at least one security drill is conducted every 3 months. Last drill was conducted January 2023. 33 CFR 104.230(b)
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 17 November 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
The CSO or the VSO must ensure an audit of the VSP is performed annually beginning no later than one year from the initial date of approval and attach a letter to the VSP certifying that the VSP meets applicable requirements of 33 CFR 104. VSO could not provide evidence of any audits of the VSP. 33 CFR 104.415(b)
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 17 November 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
Seagoing vessels over 200 GT must have crew members with STCW endorsements. Master, ordinary seaman, and oiler did not have STCW endorsements. 46 CFR 15.1101
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 17 November 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
The general construction of the vessel shall be such to minimize fire hazards. Discovered major fuel/lube oil leaks throughout engineering spaces to include both main engines and generators had numerous leaks and wasted fuel hoses. Fuel sensor lines leaking on the port main engine panel. Discovered a plastic in-line bowl for the fuel oil day tank. Flexible hose on bow thruster oil seal is wasted wasted. 46 CFR 92.05-1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 17 November 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
Electrical installations on vessels ensure protection of crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Discovered numerous electrical hazards throughout the vessel to include blanks missing in electrical alarm panel in engine room. Openings in switchboard and transformers. Starboard generator moving excessively on engine bed. Unsecured battery behind switchboard. Loose wiring on ballast, fire, and bilge pump electrical motors. Loosing lighting fixture with exposed wiring above port main engine. 46 CFR 111.01-1
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 17 November 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
Periodic safety tests must be conducted at periodic intervals specified by the Coast Guard to confirm that vital systems and safety featured continue to operate in a safe reliable manner. 46 CFR 61.40-6(b)
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 17 November 2023
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
Each class 1 watertight door in oceans service must be designed to withstand a head of water equivalent to the depth form the sill of the door to the margin line. Watertight door leading to the steering gear passageway would not close and could not be made watertight. Engine room emergency escape hatches could not me made watertight. 46 CFR 170.270(b)
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 17 November 2023
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
Where pipes are carried through watertight bulkheads, the integrity of the structure shall be maintained. Discovered a hole in the watertight bulkhead penetration leading into the engine room. Unauthorized temporary repair in the emergency escape trunks using putty/epoxy and multiple doublers. 46 CFR 56.50-1(a)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
Electric hot water heaters must have pressure relieving valves. All 3 water heaters need new relieving valves. 46 CFR 63.25-3(h)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
The assembly of the various piping components shall be done so that piping conforms with the requirements of the regulations in this sub chapter and with specified requirements of the engineering design. Piping for freshwater pump and sewage pump were corroded and not properly repaired. Piping requires replacement.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
At each inspection for certification, the marine inspector shall conduct test and inspections of all main and auxiliary machinery. During inspection an exhaust leak was discovered on the port generator engine exhaust. 46 CFR 61.20-3
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 22 September 2023 Resolved
The vessel owner and master must ensure that appropriate personnel are carried to meet the requirements of the applicable navigation and shipping laws and regulations. The vessel must provide missing oiler per Certificate of Inspection.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 November 2023
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 29 August 2022 Resolved
Each vessel must have a general emergency alarm system that meets the requirements of this subpart. Vessel's general alarm system was inoperable on emergency power.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 September 2022
Resolved 17 June 2024
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved
No repairs shall be made affecting the vessel with regard to the hull without knowledge of the [name withheld] repairs were made to the bulkhead between the rudder room and the stern wrap. Submit repair proposal and make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending USCG MI.46 CFR 91.45-1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 June 2021
Resolved 10 June 2021
Resolution: Insert completed and NDT performed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for rating able seafarer deck/engine and electro-technical
Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved
Inspected vessels are issued COI which indicates the minimum complement of crew. Vessel not manned IAW the COI, missing an Oiler and Ordinary Seaman.46 CFR 15.105(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 June 2021
Resolved 9 June 2021
Resolution: Verified manning.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved
Installed fire detection systems must meet the the applicable requirements of 46 CFR part 76. 2 Heat detectors in the engine room were inoperable.46 CFR 95.05-1
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 June 2021
Resolved 10 June 2021
Resolution: Heat sensors replaced and tested.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved
Electrical installations must be inspected at each COI for condition and performance. Navigation light panel was not operational at time of inspection and technicians were onboard at time of inspection but not complete at conclusion. 46 CFR 96.05-1 46 CFR 110.30.5
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 June 2021
Resolved 9 June 2021
Resolution: Verified navigation lights.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved
Suitable guards shall be installed IWO all exposed and dangerous places such as gears and rotating machinery. Guard missing at bow thruster shaft. 46 CFR 92.25.15
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 June 2021
Resolved 10 June 2021
Resolution: Guard installed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved
Transverse watertight subdivision bulkheads shall be examined to determine if in satisfactory condition. Transverse bulkhead between E/R and dive compressor compartment has a penetration that is not sealed. 46 CFR 42.09-25 (3)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 June 2021
Resolved 9 June 2021
Resolution: Wire penetrations sealed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved
Openings in superstructure decks shall be examined to determine if in satisfactory condition. The STBD WTH from the engine room did not seal and needs to be adjusted
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 June 2021
Resolved 12 July 2021
Resolution: Hatched repaired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Fire control plan - all
Issued 8 June 2021 Resolved
Fire plans need to be approved. Fire plan was updated in May 2021, noted the plan had no approval stamp and it was missing the symbol for fire stations in the key. 46 CFR 91.55-5(d)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 June 2021
Resolved 15 June 2021
Resolution: Fire plan edited and stamped.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats
Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved
Each launching appliance must be approved under 46CFR160 subpart 160.132, for use with the intended craft, with a winch approved under 46CFR160 subpart 160.115 for use with the intended craft. Rescue boat davit did not have an approved winch approved under the appropriate regulations. 46CFR199.150(a)(1); 16c.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 June 2019
Resolved 10 May 2021
Resolution: MI Inspected winch and davit and Observed Davit Weight test to the Satisfaction of the MI.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 April 2019 Resolved
Each pressure vessel listed on the COI must be thoroughly examined externally every five years. In addition, each pressure vessel listed on the COI that is fitted with a manhole, must be opened for internal examination every 5 years. PVHOs were not on-board during inspection; make PVHO's available for inspection prior to conducting dive operations. 46 CFR 61.10-5(b); 705c - Prior to dive operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 April 2019
Resolved 17 June 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 29 April 2019 Resolved
Each rescue boat shall have a permanently fitted at the transom a metal plate, bearing information relating to the testing and approval of the boat. Name plate for rescue boat was missing. 46 CFR 160.056-7; 50c.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2019
Resolved 17 June 2024
Resolution: Verified placard onboard
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 29 April 2019 Resolved
Each lifeboat and rescue boat must be plainly marked as follows: the name of the boat on both sides of the bow, the name of the port on the stern, & the number of persons for which the boat is equipped. Rescue boat is missing markings. 46 CFR 199.176; 50c.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2019
Resolved 17 June 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 29 April 2019 Resolved
Each rescue boat must have the following requirements: buoyant lifelines must be of ultraviolet resistant material; rails provided as hand holds on rigid and rigid boats must extend for the whole length of the rescue boat on both sides of the hull. Rescue boat did not have any lifelines or hand-holds attached. 46 CFR 160.156-7(b)(15)-(16); 50c.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2019
Resolved 20 May 2019
Resolution: Buoyant lifelines, of ultraviolet resistant material, were installed on the rescue boat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 29 April 2019 Resolved
At least two lifebuoys, each with attached self-activating smoke signals, must be stowed where they can be quickly released from the navigation bridge and should, when released, fall directly into the water without striking any part of the vessel. Current configuration of the bridge lifebuoys does not allow for them to fall directly into the water, they would land on the main deck. 46 CFR 199.170(a)(1)(v); 50c.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2019
Resolved 17 June 2024
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 29 April 2019 Resolved
The battery-operated lantern must be capable of providing light for at least 3-hours; the lantern must be relay-controlled so that the loss of normal power causes the lantern to light. 03 battery-operated lanterns in the engine room did not activate during loss of normal power testing. 46 CFR 112.39-3; 50c.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2019
Resolved 20 May 2019
Resolution: Vessel installed 03 new battery-operated lanterns in engine room. MI tested loss of normal power and lanterns worked as required.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 29 April 2019 Resolved
Navigation light indicator panel must visually and audibly signal the failure of each of the navigation lights. Each light source must be connected to a separate fused branch circuit. The navigation light indicator panel did not alarm when the fuses were removed, as required. 46 CFR 111.75-17(b); 50c.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2019
Resolved 20 May 2019
Resolution: A new computer circuit was installed in the navigation light panel; MI tested the panel by removing the fuses and witnessed both visual and audible alarms.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 29 April 2019 Resolved
Each crane must meet the following rated load test at both the maximum and minimum boom angles usually employed in the material transfers over the side of the unit; the rated load test must be performed each 60 months; the tests are witnessed and inspections are conducted by a USCG MI. Vessel had not conducted crane test in the presence of a USCG MI within the previous 60 months. 46 CFR 107.259 & 107.260; 705c - Prior to use of crane.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 April 2019
Resolved 6 May 2019
Resolution: MI's attended vessel to witness crane testing, all sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 29 April 2019 Resolved
Each cargo vessel must carry at least one rescue boat. Each rescue boat must be approved under approval series 160.156 and be equipped as specified in table 199.175 of this part. The rescue boat did not have a placard or associated documentation to indicate it met approval series 160.156; 46 CFR 199.262; 17c.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 10 June 2019
Resolved 17 June 2024
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 20 January 2011 Resolved
DOT drug testing background checks not completed.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 February 2011
Resolved 18 February 2011
Resolution: Cleared by SECTOR New Orleans DAPI.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 20 January 2011 Resolved
EAP supervisor and crewmember training not being conducted.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 20 February 2011
Resolved 18 February 2011
Resolution: Cleared by SECTOR New Orleans DAPI.
Lifesaving
Issued 18 April 2000 Resolved
Ring buoy requires new retro-reflective tape.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 April 2000
Resolved 24 April 2000
Electrical
Issued 18 April 2000 Resolved
Emergency lights require new batteries; presently not functional.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 April 2000
Resolved 24 April 2000
Lifesaving
Issued 18 April 2000 Resolved
Weaklink incorrectly installed.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 April 2000
Resolved 24 April 2000
Navigation
Issued 9 April 1997 Resolved
PROVIDE 9GHZ RADAR TRANSPONDER AND TWO (2) PORTABLE RADIOS FOR LIFERAFTS ASPER 47 CFR SUBPART R AND NVIC 9-93 OR PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION LETTER FROM FCC.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 April 1997
Resolved 9 April 1997
Electrical
Issued 19 October 1990 Resolved
REPAIR/REMOVE DEAD END WIRING IN THE AFTER STEERING ROOM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 October 1990
Resolved 19 October 1990
Electrical
Issued 19 October 1990 Resolved
REPAIR/REPLACE EMERGENCY LIGHT IN THE FORWARD PASSAGEWAY OF THE ENGINE ROOM
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 October 1990
Resolved 19 October 1990
Engineering
Issued 19 October 1990 Resolved
PROVIDE APPROVED COPY OF THE MACHINERY AUTOMATED TEST PROCEDURES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 October 1990
Resolved 19 October 1990
Engineering
Issued 10 January 1990 Resolved
PROVIDE REVISED AUTOMATION TEST PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL NLT 28FEB91.
Condition: Unknown
Due 10 January 1990
Resolved 10 January 1990
Deck/Cargo
Issued 19 September 1989 Resolved
PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF HIGH TEMPERATURE ALARM FOR THE BOW THRUSTERDIESEL ENGINE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 September 1989
Resolved 19 September 1989
Engineering
Issued 19 September 1989 Resolved
PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE SENSORS FOR THE TWO MAIN DIESEL ENGINES, TWO SHIP SERVICE GENERATORS AND BOW THRUSTER DIESEL ENGINE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 September 1989
Resolved 19 September 1989
Electrical
Issued 19 September 1989 Resolved
REPLACE MISSING IDENTIFICATION LABELS ON THE ENGINE ALARM PANEL IN THE ENGINE ROOM
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 September 1989
Resolved 19 September 1989
Electrical
Issued 15 November 1988 Resolved
REINSTALL SAFETY DEVICE (BAR) ON MAIN SWITCHBOARD IIN WAY OF S/S GENERATOR BREAKERS TO PREVENT CLOSING BOTH BREAKERS AT THE SAME TIME.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 November 1988
Resolved 15 November 1988
Engineering
Issued 15 November 1988 Resolved
DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF #1 & #2 MAIN PROPULSION DIESEL OVERSPEED TRIPS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 November 1988
Resolved 15 November 1988
Lifesaving
Issued 15 November 1988 Resolved
SUBMIT PROPOSAL WITH DRAWING FOR MODIFICATION OF LIFERAFT INSTALLATION TO ENABLE LIFERAFTS TO BE MANUALLY AND READILY LAUNCHED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 November 1988
Resolved 15 November 1988
Navigation
Issued 15 November 1988 Resolved
INSTALL A SUITABLE NOTICE OR MARKING TO INDICATE THE DIRECTION THE DEVICE IN THE STEERING ROOM MUST BE TURNED FOR "RIGHT RUDDER" AND "LEFT RUDDER".
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 November 1988
Resolved 15 November 1988
Deck/Cargo
Issued 15 November 1988 Resolved
DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF THE OVERSPEED TRIP OF THE BOWTHRUSTER DIESEL ENGINE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 November 1988
Resolved 15 November 1988
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 18 September 1987 Resolved
PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE REMOTE SHUTDOWN FOR VENTILATION AND REPLACE PLEXIGLASS COVER WITH BREAKABLE TYPE OF GLASS FOR SAME.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 September 1987
Resolved 18 September 1987
Lifesaving
Issued 18 September 1987 Resolved
PROVIDE 1 CG APPROVED WATERLIGHT FOR ONE RING LIFE BUOY FOR A TOTAL OF 3 RING LIFE BUOYS WITH LIGHTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 September 1987
Resolved 18 September 1987
Electrical
Issued 18 September 1987 Resolved
PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF OVERSPEED TRIP ON STBD SHIP SERVICE GENERATOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 September 1987
Resolved 18 September 1987
Electrical
Issued 18 September 1987 Resolved
PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF LOW LUBE OIL TRIPS ON PORT AND STBD SHIP SERVICE GENERATORS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 September 1987
Resolved 18 September 1987
Engineering
Issued 18 September 1987 Resolved
PROVE SATISFACTORY OPERATION OF OVERSPEED TRIPS ON PORT AND STBD MAIN ENGINES.
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 September 1987
Resolved 18 September 1987
Lifesaving
Issued 14 September 1984 Resolved
PROVIDE 12 APPROVED EXPOSURE SUITS NOT LATER THAN 01 OCT 1984.
Condition: Unknown
Due 14 September 1984
Resolved 14 September 1984
Engineering
Issued 28 September 1983 Resolved
REPAIR AND TEST IN THE PRESENCE OF A COAST GUARD MARINE INSPECTOR THE OVER SPEED PROTECTION DEVICES OF THE STBD MAIN ENGINE AND THE PORT GENERATOR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 1983
Resolved 28 September 1983
Unknown
Issued 28 September 1983 Resolved
PROVIDE ON BOARD A REVISED STABILITY LETTER PRIOR TO THE CARRIAGE OF ANY DECK FREIGHT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 September 1983
Resolved 28 September 1983

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.