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TRITON CRUSADER

Industrial Vessel · Miscellaneous Vessel class · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

TRITON CRUSADER is a 1981 industrial vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 55 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2001 and 2013.

Records from 2001 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 March 2026.

Built
1981
Last inspected
11 March 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
18
Deficiencies
55 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
3 investigations · 2001–2013
Also recorded as
1 other name

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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 Miscellaneous Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 11 March 2026
Recorded inspections18
…physical examinations16
…administrative events2
Deficiencies 55 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)
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Identity

US Official No.
636322
IMO number
8023840
Call sign
WDK2223
MISLE id
53268
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-53268

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)171.8 ft × 40.0 ft × 15.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 286 / net 194
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)171.8 ft × 40.0 ft × 15.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 991 / net 297
BuilderHALTER MARINE INC · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portMORGAN CITY, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 16 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
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 it286 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
991 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
194 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
297 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
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18 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 55 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 other recorded name, with years; 3 casualty investigations, 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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Inspection history · 18

11 March 2026 Vessel Attendance · Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8308374
30 January 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8296587
26 June 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8166962
22 March 2024 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7883565
3 March 2023 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7644939
17 January 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7624131
23 June 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Commercial Dive Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7484168
14 February 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7396355
30 March 2021 Internal Structural Exam · In-Service Inspection · Periodic Inspection · Commercial Dive Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7165756
9 July 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7001060
1 August 2019 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6773441
16 April 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6663735
2 May 2018 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6404805
23 March 2018 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6377160
5 July 2017 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6198705
15 May 2017 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6147246
31 March 2016 Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5845188
17 March 2016 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5842683

Deficiency record · 55

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 11 March 2026 Resolved
Oil strainers, and other equipment subject to normal oil leakage must be fitted with drip pans or other means to prevent oil draining into the bilge. The oil filters fin the Jet Pump Room did not have drip pans. 46 CFR 96.03-1 "Old I" 46 CFR 56.50-60 (k)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 March 2026
Resolution: Drip pans were placed under the oil filters.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 11 March 2026 Resolved
Cable penetrations required to be watertight should be checked for proper packing of the terminal or stuffing tubes. Cable penetrations in the Jet Pump room and Engine room had 2 wires through a single cable penetration, preventing watertight seal. 46 CFR 96.05-1 "Old I" 46 CFR 111.05-10 (c)(3) "Old-Old J"
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 March 2026
Resolution: Additional Cable penetrations were added to allow for a complete seal on each.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 11 March 2026 Resolved
There shall be at least two means of escape from all general areas accessible to the passengers, if carried, or where the crew may be quartered or normally employed. The watertight door designated as the "Hobbit Door" was not effectively operable.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 March 2026
Resolution: The watertight door was adjusted to be able to work from both sides.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency steering position com./ compass reading
Issued 11 March 2026 Resolved
Instructions in at least 1/2 inch letters and figures shall be posted in the steering engine room, relating in order, the different steps to be taken in changing to the emergency steering gear. The posted instructions on board did not match the required steps needed to shift to emergency steering. 46 CFR 97.37-33 "Old I"
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 11 March 2026
Resolution: Instructions were updated.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 11 March 2026 Resolved
Means shall be provided for stopping all fans in ventilation systems serving machinery and cargo spaces for closing all doorways, ventilators and annular spaces around funnels and other openings to such spaces from outside these spaces, in case of fire. The Port ventilation fan to the engine room did not shut down upon activation of the shutdown switch. 46 CFR 92.15-10 (b) "Old I"
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 March 2026
Resolution: EMT Electronics tech repaired the ventilation shutdown; test sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Fast Rescue Boats
Issued 26 June 2025 Resolved
Each survival craft, except for inflatable craft, must be stripped, cleaned, and thoroughly inspected and repaired, as needed, at least once each year and each fuel tank must be emptied, cleaned, and refilled with fresh fuel. Vessel has not conducted annual inspection on rescue boat. 46 CFR 199.10(h) 46 CFR 199.190
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 July 2025
Resolved 30 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel POC provided invoice from Donavan Marine dated 15FEB25 proving that the onboard rescue boat was newly purchased – renewed/ in kind within the year.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 June 2025 Resolved
Oil piping drains, strainers, and other equipment subject to normal oil leakage must be fitted with drip pans or other means to prevent oil draining into the bilge. Fuel filters were not fitted with drip pans. 46 CFR 90.20-1 (OLD I) 46 CFR 56.50-60
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 July 2025
Resolved 27 June 2025
Resolution: All fuel filters were fitted with drip pans.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 June 2025 Resolved
When a ship is located in a special area, food wastes shall only be discharged while the ship is en route, not less than 12 nautical miles from the nearest land, and after having been processed with a grinder or comminuter. The vessel is not equipped with a grinder or comminuter and has not been properly processing food for discharge at sea within the GOM (GOA), a special area. 33 CFR 151.71
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 July 2025
Resolved 2 July 2025
Resolution: The vessel POC provided sheet where the crew received training on garbage management – particularly the proper disposal of food waste within the GOM/GOA, a Special Area. See narrative for more detail.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 26 June 2025 Resolved
The owner of a vessel shall ensure such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key. Vessel does not have a master key control log or record book for on board. keys. 46 USC 3106
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 July 2025
Resolved 23 July 2025
Resolution: received updated company policy for the TRITON CRUSADER that no keys would be onboard to be issued. No Master Keys. The Master Key control policy (implemented into their procedure) is that no keys will be issued or available for any vessel crews. Attached
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Ventilation (Accommodation)
Issued 26 June 2025 Resolved
Accommodations provided on all vessels shall be securely constructed and ventilated and, where practicable, insulated from undue noise and effluvia. Port deck ventilation closure was missing a cover. 46 CFR 92.20-5 (OLD I)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 July 2025
Resolved 27 June 2025
Resolution: The port deck ventilation closure cover was verified renewed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 June 2025 Resolved
No repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel with regard to the hull, machinery, or equipment shall be made without the knowledge of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Complete repairs to the water heater support prior to next drydock credit. 46 CFR 91.45-1 (OLD I)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 July 2025
Resolved 3 March 2026
Resolution: Vessel conducted adequate repairs to the hot water heater support bracket, replacing most of the original structure.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 26 June 2025 Resolved
Each ring life buoy must be of an approved type. Port and starboard bridge buoys were not the correct weight (2.5 kg deck buoys were utilized). Correctly weighted bridge buoys were put into place during MI attendance. 46 CFR 94.43-5 (OLD I)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 26 June 2025
Resolved 26 June 2025
Resolution: Correctly weighted bridge buoys were put into place during MI attendance.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 26 June 2025 Resolved
Inflatable liferafts shall be stowed in such a manner that they will float free in the event of the vessel sinking. Two starboard life rafts and one port life raft painter lines were not properly attached to the hydrostatic release weak link. All rafts were in correct float-free arrangement prior to MI departure. 46 CFR 94.15-10 (OLD I)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 26 June 2025
Resolved 26 June 2025
Resolution: All rafts were in correct float-free arrangement prior to MI departure.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 26 June 2025 Resolved
For vessels assigned a load line, special requirements as to strength, closure of openings, etc are subject to subchapter E (Load Lines). 04 watertight doors on vessel did not maintain watertight boundary. All 04 doors were adjusted to satisfaction prior to MI departure. 46 CFR 92.01-5 (OLD I)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 26 June 2025
Resolved 26 June 2025
Resolution: All 04 doors were adjusted to satisfaction prior to MI departure.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 22 March 2024 Resolved
There must be an individual with an MMC endorsed as chief engineer also holding an STCW Endorsement. Chief engineer did not hold STCW endorsements.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Submitted all documentation for updated license.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificate for rating for watchkeeping
Issued 22 March 2024 Resolved
On a seagoing vessel of 500GT or more, no person may employ or engage any person to serve as an RFPNW unless person holds valid STCW endorsements. AB + OS do not hold appropriate STCW endorsements.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Submitted all documentation for updated licenses.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Records of seafarers' daily hours of work or rest
Issued 22 March 2024 Resolved
Records of daily hours of rest must be maintained onboard the vessel. Rest logs did not accurately reflect work completed as referenced in drill and rough logs. Clear at next topside
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 June 2025
Resolution: Spot checked / reviewed vessel work/ rest records to clear the item.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 22 March 2024 Resolved
Each survival craft must be stowed so that it can be launched without lifting more than one foot. Liferaft that was easily transferable was in a position where it would need to be lifted over one foot to launch.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 7 April 2024
Resolved 3 April 2024
Resolution: Stand built to remove need to lift liferaft >12" when launching.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 22 March 2024 Resolved
Pressure indicating gauges shall be 1.2 - 2.0x the relieving pressure. Gauges on PVHO's were not in appropriate range.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 March 2024
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 22 March 2024 Resolved
The assignment of load lines is conditioned upon the provision provided on the vessel for that of her protection of vessel and crew. Watertight doors were not closing and load line was not appropriately marked.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 22 March 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 April 2023 Resolved
Exhaust pipes shall conform to the standards. Exhaust leak on the port MDE (center).
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Crew tightened and inspector attended to verify not leaking.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 April 2023 Resolved
At least 2 lifebuoys on the vessel must be fitted with self activating smoke signal. Port arrangement would not allow the device to deploy into the water.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Smoke replaced and a chain added so the door doesnt go staight down, now allowing ring buoy to slide out clearing vessel with attachements. Witnessed test on port and STBD.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 April 2023 Resolved
Flammable liquids shall be stowed in a paint locker. Flammable liquids found in accommodation spaces
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Materials moved to locker.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 3 April 2023 Resolved
Periodic safety test procedures must be submitted to the Coast Guard for approval. Procedures on board had been previously witnessed by the OCMI but were not submitted to MSC for final approval. Submit test procedures to MSC.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 July 2025
Resolution: Vessel POC provided proof of auto email reply that they had submitted the vessel PSTPs back to MSC. Attached it deficiency documents tab.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 3 April 2023 Resolved
Rescue boat must be marked as follows: each side of the bow marked with vessel name, hailing port, and number of persons boat is equipped for. Rescue boat was not marked properly.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Verified markings.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 3 April 2023 Resolved
Class-1 watertight doors are designed to withstand a head of water equivalent to the depth from the sill of the door to the bulkhead deck. Compressor room emergency escape and fwd engine room door did not have the proper gasket material. Adjust all watertight doors.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Doors adjusted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 April 2023 Resolved
Electrical circuits shall be protected from accidental contact. MSD blower motor junction box missing cover and distribution panel in bow thruster compartment missing blank.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 4 April 2023
Resolution: Verified blank and cover replaced.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 23 June 2022 Resolved
Each Class 1 door on a vsl in ocean service must be designed to withstand a head of water no less than 10 feet; three (03) watertight doors called out needing fixed: 1. Engine room to rudder room horizontal dogs not making proper contact with striker plate; 2. Gasket for engine room to jet pump room needs replaced; 3. Engine room port escape was wasted; not watertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 June 2022
Resolution: Wateright doors repaired to the satisfaction of the MI.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 23 June 2022 Resolved
Navigation rules concerning lights shall be complied with from sunset to sunrise; vessel's 'Not Under Command' light was inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel replaced bulb.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 23 June 2022 Resolved
Every vsl equipped with inflatable liferafts shall have posted approved placards containing instructions for launching and inflating inflatable liferafts; vsl did not have placard with instructions for launching inflatable liferaft. 46 CFR 97.39-1(a) (Old I)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 July 2022
Resolved 24 June 2022
Resolution: Placard placed near LRs.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 23 June 2022 Resolved
An efficient means of communication shall be provided between the wheelhouse and the bow/forward lookout station; vsl did not have required means of communication. 46 CFR 113.30-5(g) (Old J)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 July 2022
Resolved 24 June 2022
Resolution: Vessel can communicate with bow and back deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Danger areas
Issued 23 June 2022 Resolved
Suitable covers shall be installed in way of all exposed places; deckplate in hallway to engine room had hole, presenting tripping hazard and no longer being a suitable cover. 46 CFR 92.25-15 (Old I)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 July 2022
Resolved 24 June 2022
Resolution: Corrected to the satisfaction of MI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats
Issued 28 April 2021 Resolved
Each launching appliance must be approved under 46 CFR part 160, subpart 160.132 for use with the intended craft, with a winch approved under 46 CFR part 160, subpart 160.115 for use with the intended craft. Vessel's current davit does not have a approved placard.46 CFR 199.150
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 May 2021
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: New davit installed, tested.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Loading and unloading equipment
Issued 30 March 2021 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 April 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 30 March 2021 Resolved
OVERHEAD LIGHT LOCATED IN THE PORT QUARTER ANCHOR LEVEL WIND PULLEY AREA IS FALLING OFF OF OVERHEAD. VSL MUST SECURE OVERHEAD LIGHTING TO THE OVERHEAD.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 April 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 March 2021 Resolved
WIRING OVER THE PVHO ARE NOT SECURED TO THE OVERHEAD, OR SECURED USING PLASTIC ZIPTIES. VSL MUST SECURE WIRING OVER THE PVHO’S MUST BE SECURED EVERY 48” USING METAL BANDING.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 April 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 30 March 2021 Resolved
OPEN ENDED WIRE FOUND IN MAIN PASSAGEWAY WIRE RUN AFT OF MOUNTED FIRE AX. VSL MUST TERMINATE WIRE IN JUNCTION BOX.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 April 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 30 March 2021 Resolved
MULTIPLE LIGHT GUARDS BROKEN OR MISSING IN THE PUMP ROOM AND RUDDER ROOM. VSL MUST REINSTALL OR REPLACE LIGHT GUARDS FOR OVERHEAD LIGHTS.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 28 April 2021
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats
Issued 9 July 2020 Resolved
Each cargo vessel must carry a rescue boat boat approved under 160.156. Rescue boat motor not approved for Survitec rescue boat. 46 CFR 199.262
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 July 2020
Resolution: Approved Motor installed
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 July 2020 Resolved
At least 2 lifebuoys with attached smoke which must be stowed to be quickly released into the water without contacting the vessel. Arrangement not set up to be quickly released into the water. 46 CFR 199.70(a)(5)
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 July 2020
Resolution: Bridge buoys installed in bracket.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 July 2020 Resolved
Suitable guards shall be installed in way of all exposed hazards. Exhaust lagging missing sections on all 3 generators.46 CFR 92.25-15(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 July 2020
Resolution: Lagging replaced.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 9 July 2020 Resolved
Indication of rudder angle must be provided at the steering compartment. The RAI at the emergency steering station inoperable.46 CFR 58.25-25(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2020
Resolved 13 July 2020
Resolution: Rai fixed
Documentation › Logs/Records › Operational Procedures for Engines or Equipment
Issued 2 May 2018 Resolved
Automation test procedures are not approved. Must submit to MSC for approval and have inpsector attend testing of procedures. 46 CFR 15.825 (d)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 September 2018
Resolved 1 August 2019
Resolution: Conducted automation test procedures to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector
Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Safety relief valves on pressure vessels were not annually tested.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 May 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Safety relief valves were tested
Engineering › Compressed Air System (start air) › Valve
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Engine control air systems need to be checked for operation of propulsion on navigation bridges.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 June 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Air system repaired and tested ship propulsion - all sat.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
General alarm not audible on the outside decks.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Wasp nest cleared from alarm and tested to satisfaction.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Piping (exhaust)
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Insufficient lagging around generator exhausts
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Lagging was placed around exhausts
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts › Not on Board
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Liferafts not on board
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 June 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Lifeboats placed on board and cradled properly.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Paints/Varnishes/Other Finishes
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Paint locker not made of steel or wholly lined with steel.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2017
Resolved 19 June 2017
Resolution: Steel paint locker purchased - old paint locker removed.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Panelboard is missing safety side panels.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 May 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Side panels placed on panelboard
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Outlet Box
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Junction boxes need to be repacked for wiring installation
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 May 2017
Resolved 23 March 2018
Resolution: Junction boxes properly packed
Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Coupling
Issued 15 May 2017 Resolved
Packing glands for shafts need to be repaired/replaced.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 June 2017
Resolved 17 May 2017
Resolution: Packing glands tightened up
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Mate
Issued 31 March 2016 Resolved
Licensed Mate only able to provide photocopy of MMC. Mariner previously went through CG inspection on 24MAR16 and was able to provide USCG with valid MMC/TWIC. CG inspector instructed mariner to locate valid MMC/TWIC and provide proof to local USCG Marine Safety office.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 1 April 2016
Resolution: Mariner located valid MMC/TWIC and delivered proof to MSFO Lafayette Marine Inspectors on behalf of the attending MI; all sat.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 31 March 2016 Resolved
Copy of Fire Control Plan located in E/R Passageway was heavily detoriated, water damaged and unreadable. Destroy old copy and replace with a new copy in same location.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 4 April 2016
Resolution: Vessel printed new copy of fire control plan and laminated to prevent deterioration in the future; all sat.
Electrical › Electric Generation Source (service) › Generator
Issued 31 March 2016 Resolved
#4 SSDG unable to test overspeed. Vsl requires solenoid to be replaced for system to function properly. Upon completion of repair, CG inspector shall witness #4 SSDG overspeed test.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2016
Resolved 4 April 2016
Resolution: Vessel replaced solenoid on the #4 SSDG, tested overspeed; all sat.

Casualty record · 3

18 April 2001Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 58947
2 December 2001Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 84364
13 August 2013Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 4683575
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.

Recorded names · 1

BLACK GOLD (2001). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.