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CHRISTIAN CHOUEST

Industrial Vessel · Miscellaneous Vessel class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

CHRISTIAN CHOUEST is a 2005 industrial vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2017, most recently in May 2026, along with 21 deficiencies and 7 casualty investigations between 2015 and 2026.

Records from 2015 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 May 2026.

Built
2005
Last inspected
27 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
24
Deficiencies
21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
7 investigations · 2015–2026
Inspected with
9 other vessels

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 Miscellaneous Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 27 May 2026
Recorded inspections24
…physical examinations13
…administrative events5
…with no type recorded6
Deficiencies 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 9 calendar years (2017–2026)
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 not do.

Identity

US Official No.
1176541
IMO number
9347334
Call sign
WDC7173
MISLE id
745632
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-745632

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)278.7 ft × 60.0 ft × 24.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 1,148 / net 1,148
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)278.7 ft × 60.0 ft × 24.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 3,075 / net 1,102
BuilderNORTH AMERICAN SHIP/FAB · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2005
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portGALLIANO, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 21 November 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
Service, as the file records itIndustrial Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it4658 - Dead Weight, Gross Ton
1148 - Simplified, Gross Ton
3075 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
1102 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
1148 - 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
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 2016 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 9

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

CROSBY TROJAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 212152 · 16 October 2023 · activity 7846511SEACOR POWER Offshore Supply Vessel · MISLE 31060 · 13 April 2021 · activity 7175076ROCKFISH Offshore Supply Vessel · MISLE 199663 · 13 April 2021 · activity 7175076CAPTAIN JACK II Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 294658 · 13 April 2021 · activity 7175076ARATA Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 354502 · 13 April 2021 · activity 7175076MR. LLOYD Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 688613 · 13 April 2021 · activity 7175076ELISE MARY Offshore Supply Vessel · MISLE 862658 · 13 April 2021 · activity 7175076CAT ISLAND Industrial Vessel · MISLE 1262627 · 13 April 2021 · activity 7175076USCGC GLENN HARRIS (WPC 1144) DUPLICATE- DO NOT US Public Vessel, Unclassified · MISLE 1722085 · 13 April 2021 · activity 7175076

Inspection history · 24

27 May 2026 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8382165
27 May 2026 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8382578
24 September 2025 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8240393
22 September 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8247254
12 August 2025 Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8207657
25 May 2025 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8143462
25 May 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8153680
19 July 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7965834
18 June 2024 COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection · ACP COI Oversight · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7937765
16 October 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7809663
16 October 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7846511
30 August 2023 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7780903
6 September 2022 Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7552077
17 August 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7548163
3 May 2021 MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP Periodic Oversight · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7187995
13 April 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7175076
8 April 2020 Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6937133
20 February 2020 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6912247
6 February 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6904517
30 January 2020 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6901953
10 June 2019 MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6709244
15 April 2019 Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6662730
5 April 2019 Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · USCG Heartland District (dp) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6656449
28 July 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6223688

Deficiency record · 21

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 24 September 2025 Resolved
The machinery shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. Starboard Main engine experienced electrical issues. A wire for the turbo speed sensor was arcing and caused a breaker to trip. Vessel returned to Port Fourchon for repairs and completed them to the satisfaction of ABS.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 October 2025
Resolved 24 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided servicing reports that confirm the repair.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 12 August 2025 Resolved
A satellite EPIRB shall be capable of floating free if the ship sinks and of being automatically activated when afloat. The EPIRB was found with a hydrostatic release suitable for life raft use only. Renew prior to operating beyond 03 nautical miles. 1974 SOLAS (Cons 2024) IV / 6.4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2025
Resolved 13 August 2025
Resolution: The EPIRB/ float free assembly for the vessel was renewed. Registration, Invoice and photos of the new housing and hydro in documents tab.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo tank vent system
Issued 12 August 2025 Resolved
Cargo carriage requirements for Methanol require cargo tank relief valves setting shall be a minimum of 0.02 MPa (2.9 psi). Both port methanol relief valves were set at 2.0 PSI. Prior to the carriage of methyl alcohol. IBC Code 15.12.4
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2025
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: Both port methanol valves have been set to 2.9 PSI per attached ABS survey report.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 12 August 2025 Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such to minimize the risk of fire and explosion from flammable products. Lighting associated with modification for ROV/ PAM package is not intrinsically safe and within hazardous zones of port & Starboard methyl alcohol vents. At least one PAM is also within a hazardous zone. Prior to the carriage of methyl alcohol. IBC Code 10.1.2.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2025
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: The ROV/PAM units and associated structure were removed from the vessel and thus clearing the concern for the issued deficiency.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Atmosphere testing instruments
Issued 12 August 2025 Resolved
Ships carrying toxic or flammable products or both shall be equipped with at least two instruments designed and calibrated for testing for the specific vapors in question. If instruments are not capable of testing for both toxic and flammable concentrations, two separate sets of instruments shall be provided. The vessel has a Certificate of Fitness authorizing the carriage of methyl alcohol and has two instruments for flammable vapors but none for toxic. Prior to the carriage of methanol. IBC Code 13.2.1
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 12 August 2025
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: ABS accepted a Fire Control Plan update to indicate no carriage of Methanol unless two (2) portable gas detectors are made available. onboard. The amended draft copy of the Fire Control Plan has been sighted onboard.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 12 August 2025 Resolved
Electrical installations shall be such to minimize the risk of fire and explosion from flammable products. 02 electrical junction boxes (port & starboard) on aft cargo deck within hazardous zones could not be verified as intrinsically safe. IBC Code 10.1.2.1
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 September 2025
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: Per ABS, all junction boxes within the hazardouse areas were replaced with intrinsically safe junction boxes.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 12 August 2025 Resolved
Fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 9.5 and 9.6. The A-60 bulkhead separating the emergency generator space(s) from accommodation spaces was found with a portion of the insulation removed. 1974 SOLAS (Cons 2004) II-2 / 9.2.3.3.1
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 September 2025
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: Per ABS, the missing insulation on the A-60 bulkhead separating the emergency generator space from the accommodation space was been replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 12 August 2025 Resolved
General arrangement plans shall be permanently exhibited, showing clearly for each deck the fire-extinguishing appliances, EEBDs, and fireman's outfits. The fire control plan showed inaccurate and outdated positioning and number of EEBDs, fireman's outfits, and a semi-portable fire extinguisher on the main deck. 1974 SOLAS (Cons 2004) II-2 / 15.2.4.1
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 September 2025
Resolved 29 August 2025
Resolution: ABS acknowledged that the current FCP needs to be updated and submitted to ABS engineering for approval. A due date was given for 02DEC25.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 25 May 2025 Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to ensure ship in all respects is fit to proceed to sea without danger to ship or persons on board. Mechanical pump on bow thruster caught fire.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 25 June 2025
Resolved 26 May 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced the pump, found repair satisfactory.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Cargo Ship Safety Radio (including exemption)
Issued 18 July 2024 Resolved
The Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate shall be issued after an initial and renewal survey to a cargo ship. All radio certificates onboard were expired.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 July 2024
Resolution: FCC tech completed annual inspection and issued CSSRC and Form R.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire control plan
Issued 18 July 2024 Resolved
General arrangement plans shall be permanently exhibited for the guidance of the ships officers. Update fire control plan to reflect the addition of the ROV package.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 July 2024
Resolution: Recceived updated plans.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 20 February 2020 Resolved
Vessel aft generator caught fire during transit to port. Vessel must secure generator until determination is made regarding cause of fire. Vessel shall make repairs to generator as necessary, in accordance with applicable regulations to the satisfaction of the RO. Vessel rep to notify the Coast Guard upon completion of these tasks.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 February 2020
Resolved 27 February 2020
Resolution: Cleared by ABS Surveyor [name withheld] on 27Feb20 ABS Report: HO4155779
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 10 June 2019 Resolved
Fire suppression activation levers for the engine room was found without the actuation bottles connected,making the system unable to actuate. Properly connect system activation bottles to make the system operational. 46 CFR 95.15-10
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 June 2019
Resolved 10 June 2019
Resolution: Nitrogen actuation bottles were installed under the direction of the 3rd party vendor.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 10 June 2019 Resolved
Watertight door on main deck leading to the engine room requires adjusting to make it watertight. Properly adjust door to make it watertight. 46 CFR 126.430
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 11 June 2019
Resolution: Door properly adjusted
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 10 June 2019 Resolved
Watertight hatch from steering compartment to back deck required adjusting to make it watertight. Properly adjust door to make it watertight. 46 CFR 126.430
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 11 June 2019
Resolution: Door properly adjusted.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 10 June 2019 Resolved
Watertight door from engine room to tank farm has a 1 inch gap in the gasket. Replace the gasket to make the door watertight. 46 CFR 126.430
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 11 June 2019
Resolution: Door properly adjusted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 10 June 2019 Resolved
Water heater relief valve is worn and needs replacement. Replace relief valve that does not exceed MAWP. 46 CFR 56.50-20
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 11 June 2019
Resolution: Relief valve replaced (does not exceed MAWP)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 June 2019 Resolved
Fuel return lines on forward and after generator are worn and need to be replaced. Replace with approved type. 46 CFR 56.60-25
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 11 June 2019
Resolution: Fuel lines replaced with approved type.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 10 June 2019 Resolved
Smoke detector on mess deck is not properly attached to the overhead and hanging. Properly secure smoke detector to the overhead. 46 CFR 130.470
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 11 June 2019
Resolution: Smoke detector properly secured to overhead.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (MARPOL operational)
Issued 10 June 2019 Resolved
Starboard Maine Engine did not have part numbers for replacement fuel injectors in its technical files. Provide evidence that approved parts were installed and technical files gets properly filled out. MARPOL VI/13.8
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 11 June 2019
Resolution: Part numbers were provided by Engine Makers (CAT Marine LA) for the replacement fuel injectors and reflected in th technical files.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 10 June 2019 Resolved
Light on 01 deck port side was missing its lens and not not watertight. Replace lens to make light fixture watertight. 46 CFR 129.210(b)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 July 2019
Resolved 11 June 2019
Resolution: Lens replaced on light and fixture made watertight.

Casualty record · 7

5 June 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5149451
13 April 2021Major Marine Casualty · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · 13 dead · 1 injured · activity 7175076
17 August 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7548163
16 October 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7846511
25 May 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8153680
22 September 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8247254
27 May 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 8382578
Each line is an incident investigation the Coast Guard recorded with this hull among the vessels involved, with the date and the classification the Coast Guard gave it. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

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.