Records from 2003 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 15 April 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)135.2 ft × 36.0 ft × 12.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 137 / net 93
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)135.2 ft × 36.0 ft × 12.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 493 / net 147
BuilderMASTER BOAT BUILDERS INC · CODEN, AL, UNITED STATES · built 2003
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portCAMERON, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationCase Pending · issued 30 June 2004
Service, as the file records itResearch Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it493 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
137 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
147 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
93 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 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.
Inspection history · 24
15 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8155422
9 January 2024
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7847142
24 February 2022
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · ORV Letter of Designation
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7401539
1 November 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7417453
12 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7277946
18 May 2020
Uninspected Other · In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6955079
18 August 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5975963
5 October 2015
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5735782
29 July 2015
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5199900
10 June 2014
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4884743
18 June 2012
MTSA Verification · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4343197
6 December 2011
ORV Letter of Designation
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4206788
16 July 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3269631
4 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3048819
16 July 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2997036
13 June 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2960762
27 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2810429
14 March 2006
Internal Structural Exam · MTSA Verification · Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2602292
8 March 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2598902
6 June 2005
Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2381383
3 June 2005
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2378262
1 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2376115
17 March 2003
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1758482
20 February 2003
Internal Structural Exam · Construction Oversight · Hull Examination · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1738005
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 14 March 2006
Resolved
Issued 835 for out of date liferaft hydrostatic releases, no local nav chart, no established lifesaving equipment record, metal tie wraps on BA tag lines, remove equipment stowed in engineroom escape trunk, rotted ovrbd discharge piping.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 March 2006
Resolved 21 March 2006
Resolution: All items reinspected satisfactorily by MI.
Electrical › Lighting (emergency)
Issued 20 February 2003
Resolved
Add 01 additional emergency egress light to illuminate the aft side of the engine room watertight door LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Battery Operated Lantern
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2003
Resolved 25 February 2003
Resolution: added.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 20 February 2003
Resolved
Provide non-conductive matting for the main switchboard LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Switchboard
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2003
Resolved 25 February 2003
Resolution: provided
Lifesaving › Inflatable Liferafts
Issued 20 February 2003
Resolved
Properly install both the port and starboard life rafts to ensure float free installation. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Hydrostatic Release Unit
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 25 February 2003
Resolved 25 February 2003
Resolution: properly rigged.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering
Issued 20 February 2003
Resolved
Provide and post all required navigation publications LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Tide/Tidal Current Tables
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 March 2003
Resolved 13 March 2003
Resolution: all publications and charts supplied.
Stability › Incline Test
Issued 20 February 2003
Resolved
Provide and post vessel stability letter LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: stability letter
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 February 2003
Resolved 26 February 2003
Resolution: provided
Construction/Loadline › Structures
Issued 20 February 2003
Resolved
Properly seal wire run on foscle deck forward. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Ventilators
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 February 2003
Resolved 25 February 2003
Resolution: plug added.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 20 February 2003
Resolved
Provide copies of the following documents: LL-11D, ABS Surveyors report, and a copy of all class certificates. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: ALL
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 March 2003
Resolved 13 March 2003
Resolution: Provided
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 20 February 2003
Resolved
Conduct satisfactory Abandonship drill. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Abandon Ship
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 March 2003
Resolved 13 March 2003
Resolution: Drill conducted
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction
Issued 20 February 2003
Resolved
Conduct satisfactory Fire fighting drill. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 March 2003
Resolved 13 March 2003
Resolution: drill conducted
Engineering › Steering Gear System
Issued 20 February 2003
Resolved
Provide a steering system block diagram at each steering station. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: block diagram
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 February 2003
Resolved 26 February 2003
Resolution: installed
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-electric)
Issued 20 February 2003
Resolved
Provide an approved propulsion control system test procedure in accordance with MSC-3 letter Ser Num E2-0204318, dtd 27 Dec 2002. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Propulsion control
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 April 2003
Resolved 17 March 2003
Resolution: received letter approving test procedures from MSC-2.