GRAND PIONEER

Freight Ship · Ro-Ro Cargo Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE)

GRAND PIONEER is a 2002 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 2017, most recently in January 2026, along with 13 deficiencies and 3 operational controls.

Records from 2017 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 January 2026.

Built: 2002
Last inspected: 20 January 2026
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 31
Deficiencies: 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 1 other vessel

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 Ro-Ro Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 20 January 2026

Recorded inspections31

…physical examinations19

…administrative events6

…with no type recorded6

Deficiencies 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2017–2026)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

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9247572

HOBN

567979

Flag

PANAMA

Maury page id

psix-567979

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it17685 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
19120 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
58947 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
58947 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
33914 - Displacement, Ton
17685 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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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.

EWOLF Towing Vessel · MISLE 1764380 · 24 November 2025 · activity 8273490

Inspection history · 31

20 January 2026 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8298436

24 November 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8273490

6 October 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8246904

15 June 2025 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8156346

4 June 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8152582

26 August 2024 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7986084

29 January 2024 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7857121

23 October 2023 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7811747

15 May 2023 PSC B

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7685326

11 May 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7685890

13 April 2023 Deficiency Check · PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7667762

14 October 2022 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7577520

30 August 2022 PSC B

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7545142

18 May 2022 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7447672

6 August 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7279088

5 April 2021 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7168569

4 April 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7169150

31 March 2021 PSC B

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7165653

27 July 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7017707

29 June 2020 Ballast Water Examination · PSC B

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6983719

10 June 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6972915

13 May 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6952835

30 April 2020 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6946594

11 March 2019 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS III Exam · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6638144

14 August 2018 Ballast Water Examination · ISPS II Exam · PII Safety Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6506809

31 January 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6347002

26 January 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6344360

8 September 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6262476

23 August 2017 Ballast Water Examination · Deficiency Check · PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6248847

8 May 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6141102

16 January 2017 PII Safety Exam · ISPS II Exam · Ballast Water Examination

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6067916

Deficiency record · 13

14 - Pollution Prevention › 146 - MARPOL Annex VI › Incinerator incl. operations and operating manual

Issued 20 January 2026 Resolved

EACH INCINERATOR SUBJECT TO THIS SUBPARAGRAPH SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE ADMINISTRATION TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE STAND SPECIFICATION FOR SHIPBOARD INCINERATOR DEVELOPED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE MATERIALS USED IN THE INDIVIDUAL PARTS OF THE INCINERATOR ARE TO BE SUITABLE FOR THE INTENDED APPLICATION WITH RESPECT TO HEAT RESISTANCE, MECHANICAL PROPERTIES, OXIDATION, CORROSION, ETC. PSCO OBSERVED DETERMINED FIRE BRICK IN THE INCINERATOR. MARPOL VI 16.6.1 - RESOLUTION MEPC 244(66)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 February 2026
Resolved 31 January 2026
Resolution: PSCDO RCVD CLASS (KR) REPORT OF PROPER REPAIRS & TESTING (SEE DOCS), CLEARED DEF.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 15 June 2025 Resolved

The fixed fire detection system shall be capable of rapidly detecting the onset of fire. PSCO observed electrical tape wrapped around 04 smoke detectors throughout the cargo holds. The tape was situated in such a way as to inhibit the normal operation of the detectors. 74 SOLAS (01) II/2/37.1.4.1 16ac

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 June 2025
Resolved 21 June 2025
Resolution: Class report received. Rectified by ship's staff and verified by attending surveyor.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)

Issued 15 June 2025 Resolved

Where cables which are installed in hazardous areas introduce the risk of fire or explosions in the event of an electrical fault in such areas, special precautions against such risks shall be taken to the satisfaction of the Administration. PSCO observed numerous explosion proof lights with missing and damaged glands, compromising the integrity of the fixture. 74 SOLAS (04) II/1/45.5.4 40ac

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Due 16 June 2025
Resolved 6 October 2025
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to proper repairs.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.

Issued 15 June 2025 Resolved

The machinery shall be so installed and protected as to reduce to a minimum any danger to persons on board, due regard being paid to moving parts. PSCO observed three auxiliary generators with openings in the flywheel covers big enough for a hand, presenting a safety risk to personnel. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/26.1 40ac

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 6 October 2025
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to proper repairs.

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

Issued 15 June 2025 Resolved

The ring, lines and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground or in black on a light ground. PSCO observed the load line markings not painted in contrasting colors. ICLL 8 40ac

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 6 October 2025
Resolution: Recieved class report attesting to proper repairs.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 13 April 2023 Resolved

In a ship in which oil fuel is used, the arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of the oil fuel shall be such as to ensure the safety of the ship and persons on board. PSCO observed oil flowing over the turbo #1 of the main engine. SOLAS (1997) II-2/15.2

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 13 April 2023
Resolved 14 April 2023
Resolution: Received Class Report clearing the deficiency.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Fire control plan - all

Issued 30 August 2022 Resolved

General arrangement plans shall be showing clearly the various fire sections enclosed by "A" class, "B" class divisions. 02 doors to the engine control room and the double doors leading to the workshop do not match current fire control plan. double doors are shown on the fire plan to be self closing "A" class but have no fire rating and do not self close. Doors to engine control room are shown as "A" class self closing but vessel does not have documentation showing fire rating. 74SOLAS(09) II-2/15.2.4.1

Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 14 October 2022
Resolution: Received class report of the rectification of the correction of the deficiency.

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

Issued 5 April 2021 Resolved

Sufficient power for going astern shall be provided to secure proper control of the ship in all normal circumstances. Vessel experianced a loss of controlof astern propulsion when mooring up in charleston.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 April 2021
Resolution: Recieved Class Report

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 31 March 2021 Resolved

The fire resistance of doors shall be equivalent to that of the division in in which they are fitted. The class "A" fire door in aft steering was damaged to the point of not closing properly, compromising the fire integrity of the space. 74 SOLAS (04 Cons.) II-2/9.4.2.1

Action required: 40 - Rectify deficiencies prior to next US port after sailing foreign
Resolved 6 August 2021
Resolution: Received class report and photos of the new A-0 door installed for the steering room.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts

Issued 31 March 2021 Resolved

Each liferaft or group of liferafts shall be stowed with a float free arrangement complying with the requirements of paragraph 4.1.6 of the code...PSCOs observed port and starboard side rafts secured to the deck, not in a float free arrangement

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 31 March 2021
Resolution: Liferafts were placed in a float free arrangement prior to PSCO leaving the vessel

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 29 June 2020 Resolved

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regualitons to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Excessive oil was found pooling around main engine due to leaking gasket on fuel pump.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 27 July 2020
Resolution: recieved class report attesting to repairs.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 30 April 2020 Resolved

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulation to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. During docking evolution, the vessel allided with Dock 122 causing damage to the vessel's starboard side. Provide survey report from vessel classification society attesting to the continued seaworthiness of the vessel.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 1 May 2020
Resolution: Class attended and issued survey report requiring damage to be repaired by 31JUL20. See attached.

Lifesaving › Lifeboat › Handholds/Handrails

Issued 23 August 2017 Resolved

I.A.W LSA CODE 4.6.2.9 The handrail mount to the starboard lifeboat was not secure to the lifeboat due to excessive wastage around the mount. 74 SOLAS(14) III/34 LSA CODE 4.6.2.9

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 September 2017
Resolved 29 September 2017
Resolution: Received Class Survey and service report atesting to proper repairs being made to the lifeboat railing.

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.