R. W. ARMSTRONG

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

R. W. ARMSTRONG is a 2003 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 11 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 January 2026.

Built: 2003
Last inspected: 29 January 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 18
Deficiencies: 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

Identity

1148126

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WDE3706

653819

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-653819

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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspections, by type

Recorded inspections18

…physical examinations16

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded1

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2016–2026)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by the kind of activity 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)46.0 ft × 16.0 ft × 6.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 32 / net 25

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderROZEMA BOAT WORKS INC · MOUNT VERNON, WA, UNITED STATES · built 2003

Hull materialAluminum

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portMORGAN CITY, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 22 August 2025 · expires 31 August 2026

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 it32 - Simplified, Gross Ton
25 - Simplified, 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.

Vessel history report

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. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 18

29 January 2026 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8288182

8 January 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8280031

14 January 2025 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8063021

1 February 2024 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7852485

19 January 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7849686

1 February 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7630045

27 January 2022 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7386286

25 January 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7130090

21 January 2020 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6892823

12 February 2019 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6624475

18 January 2019 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6612415

30 November 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6589921

15 January 2018 Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6338117

19 December 2017 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6326567

9 February 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6087392

23 January 2017 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6075205

25 January 2016 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5803003

15 January 2016 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5798426

Deficiency record · 11

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

Issued 29 January 2026 Resolved

An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be properly protected by a cover, guard, or rail. The serpentine drive belts on both the port side and starboard side engines are currently exposed . To prevent accidental access and potential injury, these belts must be properly covered.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 February 2026
Resolved 2 February 2026
Resolution: Recieved Photo evidence.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity

Issued 14 January 2025 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 except during and emergency. Missing/damaged structural fire protection on forward and starboard bulkheads of engine room.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 January 2025
Resolution: Received photos of replacement for affected areas.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers

Issued 14 January 2025 Resolved

COI specifies minimum complement of officers and crew necessary for the safe operation of the vessel. Although an MMC serves as a certificate of identification, a TWIC must be retained by the mariner by whom it was issued. The Coast Guard issues a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. Licensed mate missing TWIC and medical credential; missing documentation for one deckhand.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 January 2025
Resolution: [withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

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

Issued 1 February 2024 Resolved

Electrical equipment must provide services and electrical hazards minimalized. Open wires on engine and bulkhead must be removed or purposely in service.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 1 March 2024
Resolved 29 February 2024
Resolution: Wires verified as serving no purpose and removed.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills

Issued 1 February 2024 Resolved

Emergency egress training for each crewmember must be monthly. Egress training was not completed.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 February 2024
Resolution: Ran drill including egress as part of inspection to ensure crew was trained on requirement and how to meet it.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB

Issued 1 February 2024 Resolved

EPIRB test required shall be logged. EPIRB test was not logged.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 1 February 2024

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

Issued 1 February 2023 Resolved

Watertight bulkhead penetration must be watertight; Watertight penetrations associated with fire boy system are not watertight; To use rocks blocks, fire-stop, or similar installation.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 1 February 2023

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 1 February 2023 Resolved

Fire hose must conform to UL19 or equivalent standard; Fire hose burst while testing fire pump. To replace.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 1 February 2023

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 1 February 2022 Resolved

Fire extinguishing equipment installed on a vessel in excess of the requirements must be designed, installed, and maintained with approved standard. The pump outlet to the fire pump must be fitted with a working pressure gauge. Pressure gauge at the pump outlet and pressure gauge inoperable. Replace gauge.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 March 2022
Resolved 4 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep provided photographic evidence of fire pump gauge being replaced.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 1 February 2022 Resolved

Each ring buoy with a floating waterlight must be maintained in accordance with subchapter Q of this chapter. Waterlight battery expired, replace battery in waterlight.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 March 2022
Resolved 4 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep provided photographic evidence of light list battery being replaced.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)

Issued 27 January 2022 Resolved

A hatch exposed to the weather shall be watertight. WTH had a deteriorated gasket; Attended vessel on 01FEB22 for annual inspection, watertight gasket not yet repaired. Updated code to 17C.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 February 2022
Resolved 1 February 2022
Resolution: Vessel rep provided photographic evidence of gasket being replaced.

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.