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SAINT CHARLES
- Built
- 1951
- Last inspected
- 28 June 2022
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 26 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 4 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 23 August 2026, retrieved 5 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
28 June 2022
Deficiencies
26 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
5 calendar years (2017–2022)
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
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Identity
262063
WDJ6440
67883
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-67883
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)95.8 ft × 36.0 ft × 7.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 233 / net 158
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderAVONDALE MARINE WAYS, INC · AVONDALE LA, UNITED STATES · built 1951
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBATON ROUGE, LA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 18 July 2026 · expires 31 August 2027
Service, as the file records itFreight Ship
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it233 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
158 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
158 - 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.
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Behind this panel: 5 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 26 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; operational controls, none recorded without a removal date; no tow-unit appearances recorded; no other recorded names; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port and endorsements. Every line is a record the Coast Guard wrote; the counts above are the same counts as in the summary, and they are free.
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Vessel history report
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Inspection history · 5
28 June 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7466144
10 June 2021
MTSA Verification · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7189819
14 May 2020
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6953113
22 May 2019
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6690737
14 June 2017
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Deadweight Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6173773
Deficiency record · 26
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Periodic safety test must be conducted at periodic intervals specified by the Coast Guard to confirm that vital systems and safety features continue to operate in a safe, reliable manner. Normally conducted annually.
Engineer onboard did not conduct PSTPs throughout the year in accordance with the approved procedures. Conduct all PSTPs IAW approved procedures, log completion and retain log onboard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
The electrical installations shall be maintained in good electrical and mechanical condition to the satisfaction of the [name withheld] box covers missing for the flood lights that illuminate the FWD and AFT decks exposing outlets to weather. Repair outlet boxes returning them to weather-tight condition to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Other (MARPOL Annex I)
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
The operator of a vessel with a capacity of 250 or more barrels of oil, hazardous material, or liquefied gas as regulated in Table 4 of 46 CFR part 154 shall provide transfer procedures that meet the requirements of this part and part 156 of this chapter for transferring -
(a) To or from the vessel; and
(b) From tank to tank within the vessel.
Vessel could not provide transfer procedures for the transfer of oily bilge residues to and from vessels into the 18,000 gallon tanks on deck. Provide procedures that meet the requirements of 33CFR part 156.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Each Lifebuoy stowage must be marked with the words “LIFEBUOY” or “LIFE BUOY” or with the appropriate symbol from IMO resolution A.760(18). Each lifebuoy must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel and the name of the port.
There were no markings for any of the Lifebuoy stowage location and the lifebuoy mounted on the port aft bulkhead of the superstructure had no markings indicating the name of the vessel or the port. Label stowage locations and lifebuoys to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within 3
months before or after each anniversary date. The
request for inspection was submitted with less than 30
days before the due date (required by 46 CFR 91.25-5).
This annual inspection began after the 3 month window
from the anniversary date and is not completed due to
the number and severity of outstanding deficiencies.
Correct the outstanding deficiencies in order to
complete the annual inspection.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Hose used to transfer oil or hazardous material must
meet the requirements of § 154.500 of this chapter. The
transfer hose for oil must be annually hydrostatically
tested at least 1.5 times the maximum allowable working
pressure. The previous test was conducted in May 2021.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
The alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted
within 2 hours of when the SMI occurred, unless
precluded by safety concerns directly related to the
incident. The alcohol test strips onboard were expired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Except as provided by § 15.725 of this part, no vessel
may be navigated unless it has in its service and
onboard the crew complement required by the COI. The
vessel made more than one voyage with an individual
serving as Master who was only endorsed as a Master of
Towing Vessels on Western Rivers. Properly licensed
Master required when carrying cargo or conducting
bunkering operations (not-towing).
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol
systems are not required except in special cases; but if
installed, the systems must meet the applicable
requirements of 46 CFR, part 76. A framed chart or
diagram must be installed in the wheelhouse or control
station adjacent to the detecting cabinet indicating the
location of the various detecting zones and giving
instructions for the operation, maintenance, and testing
of the system. The vessel master was unable to produce
testing procedures or records for the installed fire
detection system.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels
except barges, vessels operating exclusively on rivers,
and motorboats other than those certificated for ocean
or coastwise route, must carry adequate and up-to-date
charts. The electronic and paper charts had not been
updated.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
The installation of all lifesaving appliances and
arrangements must be in accordance with subchapter W
(Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this
chapter. The port side ring buoy near the wheelhouse had
degraded grab lines, worn retro-reflective tape,
improperly secured light, and the light battery was
expired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 28 June 2022
Resolved
The installation of all lifesaving appliances and
arrangements must be in accordance with subchapter W
(Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this
chapter. The life float did not have the required
paddles and the painter line / weak link assembly was
improperly installed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 10 June 2021
Resolved
No means shall be provided for locking doors giving access to either of the two required means of escape. Doors had padlocks on the outside. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 92.10-20(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 June 2021
Resolved
Furniture and furnishings. (a) For the purpose of this subpart, rooms containing “fire resistant furnishings” are considered to be those in which: (2) Case furniture such as bookshelves, desks, cabinets, counters, beds, or other freestanding furniture are constructed in accordance with the requirements in § 72.05-55 (a)(1) in subchapter H of this chapter. The Marine Inspector observed the furniture in the crew lounge included wooded bunk bed frames and regular mattresses. Owner to either remove, replace with fire resistant marine grade furniture, or provide proof that the mattresses and couches are fire resistant. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 116.423
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 10 June 2021
Resolved
Electric installations on vessels must ensure: (1) Maintenance of services necessary for safety under
normal and emergency conditions. (2) Protection of
passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. The two electrical outlets at the galley sink need to be GFCI type outlets. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 111.01-1 (a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 10 June 2021
Resolved
A fire control plan must be posted on the vessel in a location that is accessible and visible to all passengers. The Marine Inspector observed both of the fire control plans kept on board in the tubes at the port & starboard brows were waterlogged and unusable. Owner to reprint & replace with better watertight tubes as well. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 116.530
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
Each fire hose must be subjected to a test pressure equivalent to the maximum pressure to which it may be subjected during operation. However, each fire hose must be subjected to a pressure of at least 100 p.s.i.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
If an approved size III, IV, or V fire extinguisher has wheels and is not required by Table 95.50–10(a), it must be securely stowed when not in use to prevent it from rolling out of control
under heavy sea conditions.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
With the exception stated in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, it shall be the responsibility of the master to assure himself that all exposed cargo hatches and other openings in the hull. Main deck watertight door gasket needed replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
Life byoys on port and stbd pilot house rails need retro reflective tape replaced. (b) Type II—Weather resistant material used on continuously exposed rigid surfaces
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
Each hand portable fire extinguisher shall be marked with a number and the location where stowed shall be marked with a corresponding number at least 1/2 inch high. Engine room fire extinguishers need to be labeled
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
Batteries. Each battery used in a fire detecting and alarm system must meet Subpart 111.15 of this chapter Batteries did not have an expiration date and owner could not show documentation of last renewal. Replace with new batteries.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 14 May 2020
Resolved
Numerous pieces of equipment, stove, bunk beds, freezer, tool boxes) not properly secured. Vessel crew must secure equipment to make safe for operations.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 11 June 2019
Resolved
Multiple items in the medical kit were expired.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Access/structure
Issued 11 June 2019
Resolved
Main deck aft WTD was pad-lockable from outside instead of being lockable from the inside.
Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans
Issued 10 April 2018
Resolved
Owner or Operator shal resubmit a Fire Control Plan in accordance with 46CFR 71.65-5 (d) using the icons from IMO Res. A.953(23). Fire Control plan is hand drawn and must be redrawn professionally for final approval by OCMI.
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