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L/B HOUSTON

Offshore Supply Vessel · Offshore class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named L/B HOUSTON

L/B HOUSTON is a 2002 offshore supply vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 2002, most recently in July 2026, along with 38 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2013.

Records from 2002 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 16 July 2026.

Built
2002
Last inspected
16 July 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
31
Deficiencies
38 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2011–2013
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
1125202
IMO number
8765979 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
WDH8950
MISLE id
560195
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367663150
Maury page id
psix-560195

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations27
…administrative events4
Years with a record 19 calendar years (2002–2026)
The 31 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 Offshore class in Maury's sources begin in 1978.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)122.0 ft × 69.3 ft × 10.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 109 / net 74
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)122.0 ft × 69.3 ft × 10.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 680 / net 204
BuilderBOLLINGER SHIPYARDS LOCKPORT LLC · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2002
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 5 May 2026 · expires 30 June 2027
Service, as the file records itOffshore Supply Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it109 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
680 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
74 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
204 - 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

WDH8950MMSI 367663150 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 31 December 2024, expires 24 March 2035
WDA9770MMSI 366868780 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 September 2002, cancelled 17 November 2012 · 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.

Inspection history · 31

16 July 2026 Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8442448
3 June 2026 Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8390181
12 June 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8158070
22 April 2024 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7900375
22 March 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7883749
26 September 2022 Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7565012
27 December 2021 MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7372688
25 September 2020 Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7064912
11 September 2020 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7055828
27 December 2019 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6879454
5 September 2018 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6533388
29 September 2017 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6277169
18 September 2017 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6269641
29 December 2016 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6063594
27 October 2015 Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5749721
20 October 2015 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5747273
6 February 2012 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4239061
20 October 2010 Annual Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3873782
1 February 2010 Deficiency Check · Ballast Water Examination · Administrative Inspection · Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3674658
11 March 2009 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3431625
3 February 2009 MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3411734
14 November 2007 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3098519
24 September 2007 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3130035
13 October 2005 Re-Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2507807
25 September 2005 Drydock Extension
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2500513
1 February 2005 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2284620
6 December 2004 Re-Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2254011
18 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978063
1 December 2003 Re-Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1956606
14 March 2003 Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1757374
16 September 2002 Initial Certification · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Inclining Experiment
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1758832

Deficiency record · 38

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Load Lines (including Exemption)
Issued 22 March 2024 Resolved
Each vessel subject to load line requirements shall carry on board a valid certificate attesting to compliance. Vessel went beyond 3 month renewal window (18JAN2024) and was operating the vessel outward of the boundary line. 705 - Vessel is limited to inside the boundary line.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 March 2024
Resolved 25 March 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 27 December 2021 Resolved
FLEX HOSES ARE REQD TO BE FIRE RATED. F/O HOSES ON CRANE PRIME MOVER ARE COTTON JACKETED. VSL MUST PROVIDE FIRE RATED F/O HOSES FOR CRANE PRIME MOVER. 46 CFR 56.60-25
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 December 2021
Resolution: VSL PROVIDED PHOTOS OF REPLACED F/O HOSES.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 27 December 2021 Resolved
NON FERROUS MATERIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE USED IN F/O SYSTEMS. VSL HAS PLASTIC BOWLS ON RAYCOR F/O WATER SEPARATORS. VSL MUST PROVIDE METAL BOWLS FOR F/O WATER SEPARATOR. 46 CFR 56-60-20
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 December 2021
Resolution: VSL PROVIDED PHOTO OF NEW METAL F/O WATER SEPARATOR BOWLS.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 27 October 2015 Resolved
Provide F/O transfer piping diagram at the transfer manifold.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 November 2015
Resolved 3 November 2015
Resolution: New F/O transfer piping diagram provided
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Gear/Clutch Starter (electric)
Issued 1 February 2010 Resolved
Provide 3rd Party report for the aft engine controls (3rd party reported the vessel had a bad circuit board for the aft engine controls, ordered new control board and will install)
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 February 2010
Resolved 3 February 2010
Resolution: Provided 3rd Party report for the aft engine controls, repaired
Fire Fighting › Portable Foam Applicators › General
Issued 1 February 2010 Resolved
Provide a Foam Application Nozzle
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 8 February 2010
Resolved 3 February 2010
Resolution: Provided a Foam Application Nozzle
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Serviceable
Issued 1 February 2010 Resolved
Replace/Repair the Life Float and provide an authorized 3rd party report
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 February 2010
Resolved 3 February 2010
Resolution: Replaced Life Float and provide an authorized 3rd party report
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar
Issued 1 February 2010 Resolved
Repair and provide a 3rd party report for the Radar
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 8 February 2010
Resolved 3 February 2010
Resolution: Repaired and provide a 3rd party report for the Radar
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 3 February 2009 Resolved
Submit a correct ammended Fire Plan to USCG for approval
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 3 March 2009
Resolved 11 March 2009
Lifesaving › Line-Throwing Appliances › Projectiles
Issued 14 November 2007 Resolved
Provide three new rockets for line throwing appliance.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 November 2007
Resolution: New rockets put onboard.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 14 November 2007 Resolved
Provide new coast pilot.
Due 14 November 2007
Resolved 14 November 2007
Resolution: New Coast Pilot put onboard.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 8 November 2007 Resolved
Repair wire on #1 sub-pump. Wire was bare from wear.
Due 8 November 2007
Resolved 8 November 2007
Resolution: Wire splice completed to repair wire.
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Hull Plating
Issued 25 September 2005 Resolved
Vessel is granted a 30 day extension to complete Dry-Dock exam/ISE NLT 16Oct2005.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 October 2005
Resolved 20 October 2005
Resolution: Hull exam completed.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Minimum Safe Manning Document
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE APPROVED AUTOMATION TEST PROCEDURES AND CONDUCT AUTOMATION TESTS. FULL MANNING REQUIRED UNTIL COMPLETED. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: AUTOMATION TEST PROCEDURES
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 6 December 2004
Resolution: Approved procedures on board.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Cargo/Ballast System Instruction Manual
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE APPROVED CARGO SECURING MANUAL. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: CARGO SECURING MANUAL
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 6 December 2004
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Safety Management Certificate (ISM)
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE SAFETY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 6 December 2004
Resolution: Invalid
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Stability Letter
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE ORIGINAL STABILITY LETTER. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Stability Letter
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 6 December 2004
Resolution: Pending
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE FCC LICENSE. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FCC BRIDGE-TO-BRIDGE
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Vessel Specific Watch Policy/Procedures
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE APPROVED OPERATIONS MANUAL. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: OPERATIONS MANUAL
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 6 December 2004
Lifesaving › Line-Throwing Appliances
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE THREE ADDITIONAL IMPULSE LINE THROWING GUNS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Lines
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Lifesaving › Line-Throwing Appliances
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR LINE THROWING IMPULSE GUNS, TWO BUOYANT PROJECTILES AND 1500 FT OF MESSENGER LINE. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Projectiles
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › IOPP Certificate
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE APPROVED SHIPBOARD OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION EMERGENCY PLAN. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: SHIPBOARD OIL POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 6 December 2004
Resolution: Invalid
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
RENEW ONE LIFE RING LIFE LINE. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Buoyant Lifeline
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Block
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE AND INSTALL CHAFFING GEAR ON HYDRAULIC HOSES. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: HYDRAULIC HOSES
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 6 December 2004
Resolution: Installed chaffing gear
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE AND INSTALL RETRO-REFLECTIVE TAPE ON THREE LIFE RINGS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: RETRO-REFLECTIVE TAPE
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Lifesaving › Rescue Boat Equipment
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE MISSING RESCUE BOAT EQUIPMENT. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: SOLAS PACK
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE NON-CONDUCTING DECK COVERING IN FRONT OF SWITCHBOARD. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Non-conducting Deck Covering
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
ADJUST DOGS ON 01 LEVEL PORT AND STARBOARD WATER TIGHT DOORS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Door
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I)
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE DONNING PLACARDS AT ALL LIFE JACKET STOWAGE AREAS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Storage
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Vessel Specific Watch Policy/Procedures
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED SOLAS PUBLICATIONS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: SOLAS MANUALS
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 6 December 2004
Resolution: Invalid
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE CURRENT LIGHT LIST, COAST PILOT, TIDAL TABLES, AND CURRENT TIDAL TABLES. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Coast Guard Light List
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE REQUIRED DAY SHAPES. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: DAY SHAPES
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Lifesaving › Buoyant Smoke Signals › General
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF BRIDGE WING LIFE RING AND SMOKE BUOY DEPLOYMENT. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: QUICK RELEASE
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 6 December 2004
Resolution: Corrected smoke buoy deployment
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PAINT NAVIGATION LIGHT SCREENS MATTE BLACK. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Navigation Lights
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Communications › Radio Communications
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE EPIRB REGISTRATION. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EPIRB
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 4 December 2003
Fire Fighting › Miscellaneous Items › A Class Division Penetrations
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
UPDATE FIRE SAFETY PLANS AND LIFE SAVING ARRANGEMENT PLANS. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: FIRE SAFETY PLAN
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 6 December 2004
Resolution: Provided updated fire plans
Engineering › Diesel Engine (auxiliary) › Valve
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
DEMONSTRATE PROPER OPERATION OF HYDRAULIC OIL TANK LOW LEVEL ALARM. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: HYDRAULIC OIL TANK LEVEL ALARM
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 6 December 2004
Resolution: Demonstraton sat.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Door
Issued 1 December 2003 Resolved
PROVIDE GENERATOR ROOM WATER TIGHT DOOR DOGGING WRENCH.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 January 2004
Resolved 6 December 2004
Resolution: Provided dogging wrench

Casualty record · 2

25 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4075323
8 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4731031
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

L/B ALEC SCOTT (2011–2013). 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.