SD-38

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 1940s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

SD-38 is a 1945 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 2003, most recently in August 2020, along with 20 deficiencies.

Records from 2003 to 2020. Most recent: inspection, 25 August 2020.

Built: 1945
Last inspected: 25 August 2020
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 29
Deficiencies: 20 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

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WDI8186

643935

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UNITED STATES

MMSI

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Maury page id

psix-643935

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations19

…administrative events9

…with no type recorded1

Years with a record 14 calendar years (2003–2020)

The 29 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 6 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it4 - Simplified, Gross Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

No FCC ship-station licence is recorded against this Official Number in the file of 6 September 2026. That is a fact about the licence file, not about the radio.

A report is not offered for this hull: Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. Reports.

Inspection history · 29

25 August 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7042617

3 March 2020 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6930774

27 November 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6863943

10 May 2019 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6822108

9 January 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6608139

20 August 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6519989

31 July 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6519981

26 July 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6519978

25 July 2018 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6520412

14 July 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6488266

13 July 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6519969

12 July 2018 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6477200

10 October 2017 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6295341

25 May 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Survey · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6155090

24 February 2017 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6094366

5 July 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5931541

16 May 2016 Hull Examination · DAPI Audit · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5878664

1 May 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5882290

30 March 2016 Plan Review "T" Boat · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5856914

21 January 2011 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3930356

10 March 2010 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3696765

14 April 2009 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3451775

17 March 2008 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3135994

23 March 2007 Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2893884

6 April 2006 Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Hull Examination

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2618402

25 May 2005 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2367743

2 June 2004 COI Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PUGET SOUND · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2086480

26 February 2004 Initial Certification

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2015563

27 August 2003 Construction Oversight

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1876066

Deficiency record · 20

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 3 March 2020 Resolved

Vessel is restricted from operating until it can conduct a full COI inspection, in accordance with its revised Operations Manual, for the Cotton Bayou area.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2020
Resolved 29 April 2020
Resolution: Completed Satisfactory COI Renewal Inspection. COI Issued.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 3 March 2020 Resolved

Vessel requiring an auxillary means of steering must have instructions posted where the transfer from main to auxillary occurs. No instructions were posted. Post required instructions.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2020
Resolved 18 May 2020
Resolution: Vessel submitted photograph of installed instruction placard at location of steering swap.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 3 March 2020 Resolved

Vessel was not equipped with a portable light at the operating station. Vessels must have portable light at operating station. Install portable battery powered light at operating station.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 May 2020
Resolved 18 May 2020
Resolution: Vessel submitted photograph of an installed battery powered portable flighlight.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel

Issued 8 October 2019 Resolved

The Master is required to have a Marine Radio Operator's Permit, and was unable to provide one. The Master shall provide a valid Marine Radio Operator's Permit.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 October 2019
Resolved 27 November 2019
Resolution: The vessel's captain provided a valid Marien Operator's Permit.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 8 October 2019 Resolved

Piping systems shall be properly supported to prevent unnecessary damage caused by vibration. The keel cooler piping is missing rubber grommets on the support bracket, whcih is causing damage to the pipe. Install grommets to prevent the pipe from making contact with the suport bracket.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 October 2019
Resolved 22 October 2019
Resolution: All broken rubber gaskets had been replaced to prevent the pipe from rubbing against the support brackets

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

Issued 8 October 2019 Resolved

Fixed firefighting systems are required to have a one-line diagram of the system, mounted near the manifold. No diagram of the fixed firefighting system was on the vessel. Provide a one-line diagram of the fixed firefighting system and mount near the system's manifold.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 October 2019
Resolved 22 October 2019
Resolution: Vessel representative provided one line diagram of the fixed extinguishing system and posted the instructions at the cylinder actuation point.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 8 October 2019 Resolved

Vesel had windows, made of plastic, that have not been installed and tested for emergency egress. Once the windows are installed and prior to operation, they shall be inspected and tested to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Inspector.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 October 2019
Resolved 22 October 2019
Resolution: Tested plastic windows satisfactorily for emergency egress.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 13 July 2018 Resolved

Vessel is required to have 36 child size PFD's onboard. Vessel only has 32. provide 36 childe size pfd's.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 13 July 2018
Resolved 13 July 2018
Resolution: Vessel owner/operator provided 36 child size PFD's. Al were properly stowed and labeled.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 13 July 2018 Resolved

[name withheld] states the vessel shall have 38 child PFD's. However, the COI is only endorsed for 36 passengers. In additon, the Ops Manual provides marien casualty contact information for Activities Europe. Amend Ops Manual to require 36 Child size PFD's, and SECTOR Mobile's contact number for marine casualties, IAW NVIC 01-01.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 July 2018
Resolved 13 July 2018
Resolution: The Ops Manual was updated to reflect the requirement to carry 36 child size PFD's, and also provide SECTOR Mobile's contact inforamtion for marine casualties.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 13 July 2018 Resolved

As per the issued COI, the vessel is required to have a FCC Station License, Safety Radio Certificates, and a Marien Operator's Certificate. Vessel did not have them. Provide the required FCC documentation.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 August 2018
Resolved 20 August 2018
Resolution: Provided valid FCC Station License, Radiotelephony Safety Certificate, and Marine Radio Operators Permit.

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder

Issued 13 September 2017 Resolved

The rudder is making contact with the boat ramp when being launched and is causing damage to the rudder. Submit a repair proposal that would prevent the rudder from making contact with the boat ramp when being launched to the local OCMI for review/approval.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 13 October 2017
Resolved 23 October 2017
Resolution: Repair proposal was received and reviewed by SECTOR Mobile. The proposal was found to be satisfactory and approved. Owner will notify SECTOR Mobile once repairs are complete to inspect.

Personnel › Training › Familiarization Training

Issued 16 June 2016 Resolved

Limited to Mobile Bay within 1,000 feet of the USS Alabama IAW operational plan.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 July 2016
Resolved 5 July 2016
Resolution: The vessel is authorized to operate in areas specified on COI.

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm

Issued 3 May 2016 Resolved

Rear wheel well port and starboard high water bilge alarms provided a visual alarm but no audible alarm. Provide proper operation of audible alarm.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2016
Resolved 3 May 2016
Resolution: Switched out electrical box for visual and audible alarms. Tested satisfactory.

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 3 May 2016 Resolved

When verifying wiring/fuse protection for port & starboard rear wheel well bilge pumps, the wiring as labeled on the panel was mismatched. Port controlled starboard and vice versa. Correct wiring or correct labeling to match.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2016
Resolved 3 May 2016
Resolution: Wiring was corrected to match labeling on panel cover.

Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Abandon Ship

Issued 14 April 2009 Resolved

With US Coast Guard inspectors aboard Conduct water side opererations prior to carrying passengers.. Could not complete due to high water.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 3 May 2010

Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Operating Controls

Issued 23 March 2007 Resolved

Prove proper operation of Fixed CO2 system shutdowns.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 March 2007
Resolution: Replaced switch, tested sat.

Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Heat Detectors

Issued 23 March 2007 Resolved

Prove electrically supervised fire/heat detection circuit.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 May 2007
Resolved 10 May 2007

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Ventilation › General

Issued 23 March 2007 Resolved

Prove proper operation of engine space exhaust sysem

Condition: Unknown
Due 28 March 2007
Resolved 23 March 2007
Resolution: Repaired.

Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking

Issued 26 February 2004 Resolved

Properly label all life jackets and liferings w/vessel name.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 May 2005
Resolution: Life jackets and life ring properly labeled with vessel name.

Engineering › Non-conventional Propulsion/Steering › Sealing Box (jet)

Issued 26 February 2004 Resolved

Prove proper repairs to steering box seal, Float test in the presence of Marine Inspector.

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 23 May 2005
Resolution: Steering bow seal maintains water tight integrity.

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.