Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 23 September 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)143.5 ft × 30.0 ft × 13.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 95 / net 64
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)143.5 ft × 30.0 ft × 13.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 338 / net 101
BuilderMIDSHIP MARINE INC · HARVEY, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2003
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portGALLIANO, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 28 January 2026 · expires 28 February 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it338 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
95 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
101 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
64 - 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 August 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 · 22
23 September 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8239454
17 September 2025
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8236311
28 October 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8027378
27 October 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8038209
23 October 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8023779
16 September 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8003798
11 September 2023
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7789802
7 September 2023
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7786705
12 October 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7575613
12 October 2021
Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7329023
3 September 2021
Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7303469
8 December 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7108436
29 September 2020
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7066990
27 August 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6795882
20 August 2019
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6789469
30 August 2018
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6527100
27 February 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6362330
6 September 2017
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6260713
28 August 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6260311
5 April 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6119005
30 November 2016
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6049894
7 November 2016
DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6037070
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 23 September 2025
Resolved
Gauges to indicate engine revolutions per minute (RPM), and lubricating oil pressure must be provided for all propulsion engines and visible at the operating station. Gauges for the #3 MDE RPMs, #3 & #4 MDE Engine Oil Pressure, and #1 MDE Transmission Oil Pressure were inoperable at the operating station.
46 CFR 182.410(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 October 2025
Resolved 30 September 2025
Resolution: Vsl rep provided 3rd party work ticket confirming replacement of sending units and loose wiring. All gauges functional.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 September 2025
Resolved
The vessel shall be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of all machinery essential to the routine operation of the vessel including cooling systems. Nonmetallic raw water intake piping for the #2 & #3 MDEs were worn and require renewal.
46 CFR 176.804(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 October 2025
Resolved 1 October 2025
Resolution: Vsl rep provided photos of new non-metallic piping installed on #2 and #3 MDE raw water intakes.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 23 September 2025
Resolved
Each entrance to a space storing carbon dioxide cylinders, a space protected by carbon dioxide systems, or any space into which carbon dioxide might migrate must be conspicuously marked as required. Area storing carbon dioxide, and spaces protected by carbon dioxide were not marked at entry points as required.
46 CFR 185. 610(g)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 October 2025
Resolved 30 September 2025
Resolution: Vsl rep provided images of appropriate signage posted for CO2 protected and adjacent spaces.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 23 October 2024
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. The subject vessel sustained propeller damage from floating marine debris. Vessel must haul out for attending marine inspector to verify repairs.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 October 2024
Resolution: Vessel hauled out at Superior Shipyard in Golden Meadow. The MI attended the vessel to verify repairs and ensure no further damage was sustained.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 12 October 2022
Resolved
Suspected hole or leak in firemain piping port side behind powered ventilation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: Piping replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of rescue
Issued 12 October 2022
Resolved
Vessel did not have suitable means to secure the rescue platform while deployed. Vessel should obtain a means to secure a the rescue platform.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: Lanyard provided
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 12 October 2022
Resolved
Multiple deck hatches found with minor leaks, require maintenance to make hatch watertight.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: Hatches sealed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 October 2022
Resolved
Engine RPM gauge at operating station did not function at time of inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: RPM gauge wire replaced.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 12 October 2022
Resolved
Flashlight in the engine room did not function at the time of inspection.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: Flashlight replaced.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 October 2022
Resolved
Distribution panel in generator room must be labled.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: Panel labled.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 12 October 2022
Resolved
Main switchboard missing blank exposing inner contents of switchboard panel
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: Blank installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 12 October 2022
Resolved
Port aft most fuel vent has a hole in the flame screen.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 October 2022
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: Screen replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 October 2021
Resolved
A fire hoze with a nozzle must be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. Fire hose tore during fire drill losing pressure. New fire hose was installed and tested, sat.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 October 2021
Resolution: New fire hose installed and tested.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 12 October 2021
Resolved
Ring life buoy must be marked with Type II Retroreflective material. 2 buoys found with worn tape. Replaced on spot.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 20 October 2021
Resolution: New retro tape installed on life rings.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 29 September 2020
Resolved
An independent rudder angle indicator at the op station must be provided for a vessel with a power driven main steering gear. MI noted inoperable indicator at op station. Master shall make effective repairs for satisfactory operation w/in 14 days.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 October 2020
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: MI received video of satisfactory operation.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Gauges at the operating station must indicate RPM, J/W temp and L/O PSI. VSL's PORT J/W temp, PORT inboard L/O PSI and STBD inboard L/O PSI gauges were inop. VSL must provide operable gauges in order to comply with regulation.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 September 2018
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Compass correction log
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Compass deviation table is required to be posted at or near the operating station. VSL's compass deviation table was bleached out by the sun and illegable. VSL must provide a new deviation table to comply with regulation.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 5 September 2018
Resolution: Received corrected deviation card via email.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 30 August 2018
Resolved
Fixed fire suppression system is required to secure ventilation and any engines drawing in air from within the space serviced by the suppression system. VSL SSDG did not completely secure during puff test. VSL must ensure SSDG completely secures when fixed fire suppression system is actuated in order to comply with regulation.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 September 2018
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Smoke Detectors
Issued 16 November 2016
Resolved
Replace all expired smoke detectors throughout the vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 November 2016
Resolved 30 November 2016
Resolution: new smoke detectors installed, tested sat.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 7 November 2016
Resolved
Install General Alarm signs at all General Alarm locations.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 December 2016
Resolved 30 November 2016
Resolution: Installed signs IAW regulations.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Gauge
Issued 7 November 2016
Resolved
Replace or repair Port Outboard and Starboard inbourd engine oil presure guages.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 December 2016
Resolved 30 November 2016
Resolution: Repaired oil pressure guages, tested sat.