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RUTH

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

RUTH is a 2000 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2016, most recently in November 2023, along with 30 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 13 November 2023.

Built
2000
Last inspected
13 November 2023
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
15
Deficiencies
30 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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Inspection record

Last inspected 13 November 2023
Recorded inspections15
…physical examinations13
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 30 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 8 calendar years (2016–2023)
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Identity

US Official No.
1097461
IMO number
8968545
Call sign
WDH8184
MISLE id
7924
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-7924

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)134.0 ft × 27.0 ft × 11.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 94 / net 64
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)134.0 ft × 27.0 ft × 11.7 ft
ITC tonnagegross 267 / net 80
BuilderGULF CRAFT INC · PATTERSON, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2000
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portVENICE, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 6 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it267 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
94 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
80 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
64 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Inspection history · 15

13 November 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7824661
29 June 2023 Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7688524
4 August 2022 Explosive Handling Operation-Commercial
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7524649
17 May 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7444057
27 April 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7173620
3 March 2020 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6924601
19 February 2020 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6909204
29 April 2019 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6673030
11 April 2019 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6660223
20 February 2019 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6629466
5 June 2018 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6429550
7 August 2017 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6243858
3 July 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6195600
13 March 2017 Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6102001
19 May 2016 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5876136

Deficiency record · 30

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 17 May 2022 Resolved
Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained to protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in electrical equipment, and electrical shock. The windings within both of the vessel’s generators were observed to be coated in oil and dirt. 46 CFR 183.200 16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 May 2022
Resolved 26 May 2022
Resolution: Owner rep provided statement and photographs attesting that generator windings have been satisfactorily cleaned.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 17 May 2022 Resolved
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury. Marine Inspector observed that on all four of the vessel’s main propulsion engines, PVC piping was used as crankcase ventilation piping running from filter assembly and terminating in goosenecks on the main deck. Oil residue was observed in the gooseneck openings on the main deck, as well as seeping from flexible hose connections at the deck penetrations. 46 CFR 182.100 16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 May 2022
Resolved 26 May 2022
Resolution: Owner rep provided statement and photographs attesting that M/E crankcase ventilation piping has been re-routed to the bilge.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 May 2022 Resolved
Each foam system must be suitable for use with each Class 3(flammable) or combustible liquid for which it is required. Operator could not provide confirmation that the correct size orifice was installed in the foam eductor system carried to meet the requirement for carriage of flammable or combustible liquids in portable tanks on deck. 49 CFR 176.315(a) 16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 May 2022
Resolved 26 May 2022
Resolution: Owner rep provided statement and photographs attesting that proper size orifice has been installed in foam eductor.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 17 May 2022 Resolved
Where subject to moisture, a storage cylinder must be installed to provide a space of at least 51 millimeters (2 inches) between the deck and the bottom of the storage cylinder. CO2 storage cylinders for the vessel’s fixed gas fire extinguishing system were observed installed directly on the deck. 46 CFR 181.410(c)(6) 50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 June 2022
Resolved 10 June 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted photographs documenting that CO2 storage bottles have been satisfactorily raised off the deck using raised grating material.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 17 May 2022 Resolved
A fixed gas fire extinguishing system aboard a vessel must be approved by the Commandant, and be custom engineered to meet the requirements of this section. Drains and dirt traps must be fitted where necessary to prevent the accumulation of dirt or moisture and located in accessible locations. 02 CO2 system nozzles in the vessel’s engine room were missing the dirt trap. 46 CFR 181.410(d)(4) 50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 June 2022
Resolved 16 June 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted photographs showing that dirt traps have been insatlled on all CO2 system nozzles.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 May 2022 Resolved
A vessel with a power driven main steering gear must be provided with a manual means to center and steady the rudder(s) in an emergency. Vessel’s steering gear was not provided with a means to center and steady the rudders. 46 CFR 182.610(f)(4) 50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 June 2022
Resolved 26 May 2022
Resolution: Owner rep provided statement and photographs attesting that (02) 1-ton chain ratchets have been provided to center and steady rudders in case of emergency.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 May 2022 Resolved
A vessel more than 65 feet in length with a power driven main steering gear must be provided with instructions for transfer procedures from the main steering fear or control to the auxiliary means of steering required by 182.620, posted at the location where the transfer is carried out. Required steering gear transfer procedures were not posted at steering gear control location. 46 CFR 182.610(g)(2) 50c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 June 2022
Resolved 27 June 2022
Resolution: Received, reviewed, and accepted documentation and photographs attesting that steering gear transfer procedures/emergency instructions have been posted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 27 April 2021 Resolved
#3 MDE rpm bridge display not working. Vsl rep replaced item on the spot. Read out working at time of inspection. Cleared on the spot.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 10 June 2021
Resolved 10 June 2021
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 19 February 2020 Resolved
All unfired pressure vessels must be installed to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI. The design, construction, and original testing of such unfired pressure vessels must meet the applicable requirements of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. 46 CFR 54.01 (b)(1) The pressure portions of pressure vessels shall: Normally have a corrosion allowance of one-sixth of the calculated thickness, or one-sixteenth inch, whichever is smaller, added to the calculated thickness as determined by the applicable design formula. Port and Stbd side pressure vessels displayed corrosion and pitting behind the data plate beyond one-sixteenth inch corrosion allowance. Vessel shall replace both pressure vessels. 46 CFR 182.330
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 March 2020
Resolved 3 March 2020
Resolution: Photos showed new and approved pressure vessels were installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 February 2020 Resolved
Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, all engine exhaust pipes must be water cooled. Horizontal dry exhaust pipes are permitted only if: They are constructed of corrosion resisting material at the hull penetration. Port inboard main engine exhaust flex joint weld was cracked. Vessel shall make permanent repairs to the flex joint weld on port inboard main engine. 46 CFR 182.425 (a)(2)(iv)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 March 2020
Resolved 3 March 2020
Resolution: Photos showed crack was properly repaired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 19 February 2020 Resolved
The Master of the vessel shall ensure that: Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output indicator, to determine that it is operative; The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or otherwise documentated, as applicable. Vessel was missing required monthly EPIRB test in the vessel log. Vessel shall conduct required monthly test of EPIRB and log it in the vessel log book. 46 CFR 185.728(a)(c)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 March 2020
Resolved 3 March 2020
Resolution: Documentation showed monthly test of EPIRB conducted.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 19 February 2020 Resolved
Vessels operated more than 100 nautical miles but not more than 200 nautical miles from the nearest land must: Be equipped with a NAVTEX receiver conforming to the following performance standards: IMO Resolution A.525(13), as revised by IMO Resolution MSC.148(77) & ITU-R M.540-2 (Incorporated by reference). Vessel has a single sideband radiotelephone but no NAVTEX receiver on board. Vessel's route is reduced from 200 nautical miles to 100 nautical miles from the nearest land. 47 CFR 80.905(3)(v)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 3 March 2020
Resolution: Reduced vessels route from 200 NM to 100 NM from the nearest land.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 19 February 2020 Resolved
The equipment required for lifefloats & buoyant apparatus must meet the following specifications: Light. The light must be a floating waterlight approved under approval series 161.010 or other standard specified by the Commandant. 46 CFR 161.010 states each floating electric waterlight shall meet the requirements of ANSI/UL 1196. Two waterlights attached to the Stbd side lifefloats and one attached to the Port side lifefloat were missing the rubber gasket around the top of the waterlights that hold the metal clips into place. Without the metal clips held in place each waterlight is susceptible to water intrusion. Vessel shall replace rubber gaskets around waterlights previously mentioned above. 46 CFR 180.175(f)(4)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 3 March 2020
Resolution: Photos showed rubber gaskets were replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 19 February 2020 Resolved
The equipment required for lifefloats & buoyant apparatus must meet the following specifications: The painter must: Be of at least 30.5 meters (100 feet) in length, but not less than 3 times the distance between the deck where the lifefloat or buoyant apparatus it serves is stowed and the lowest load waterline of the vessel. Middle lifefloat painter line on the Stbd side was to short in length. Vessel shall extend length of painter line on middle lifefloat on Stbd side. 46 CFR 180.175(f)(3)(i)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 3 March 2020
Resolution: Photos showed painter line with adequate length to reach the main deck and waterline.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 19 February 2020 Resolved
The equipment required for lifefloats & buoyant apparatus must meet the following specifications: Lifeline & pendants. The lifeline and pendants must be as furnished by the manufacturer with the approved lifefloat or buoyant apparatus. Lifelines & pendants must meet the requirements in Subpart 160.010 of this chapter. 46 CFR 160.010-4(g) Each pendant must be made up in a hank, and the hank secured by not more than two turns of light twine. Pendants on all lifefloats were secured by more than two turns of light twine. Vessel shall reduce number of turns on each pendant. 46 CFR 180.175(f)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2020
Resolved 3 March 2020
Resolution: Photos showed pendants were secured with just two turns of light twine.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Inspection
Issued 5 June 2018 Resolved
Vessels COI anniversary date is Feb 26, conducted annual inspection on June 5, more than (3) months past anniversary date.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 5 June 2018
Resolved 5 June 2018
Resolution: Conducted annual inspection, all sat
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 7 April 2017 Resolved
Vessel is to crop and renew locations identified by attending Marine Inspector in the #1, #2 starboard freshwater tanks. Periodic rounds are to be conducted while underway. Onwer/Operator to submit repair proposal, and contact OCMI prior to any hotwork.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 7 July 2017
Resolved 16 August 2017
Resolution: Vessel renewed bottom plate and structural members in #1 and #2 STBD freshwater tanks to satisfaction of attending USCG MI.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 30 March 2017 Resolved
Examine and replace as necessary all hoses and brackets on all main engines to the satisfaction of attending [name withheld] chaffing gear as necessary. Prior to sail. 46CFR182.730(e)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 March 2017
Resolved 4 April 2017
Resolution: Installed one new high pressure fuel line. Installed, repaired and tightened high pressure fuel line brackets. Installed new pressurized water hoses.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 30 March 2017 Resolved
Due to items identified in item 1, remove all brackets and inspect fuel rail. Prior to sail. 46 CFR 176.800.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 March 2017
Resolved 4 April 2017
Resolution: Brackets installed, tightened and repaired. MDE started and run with no fuel oil leaks.
Engineering › Generator (propulsion/auxiliary-electric) › Winding
Issued 30 March 2017 Resolved
Oily windings found on both Port and STBD generators. Clean windings and determine cause of oil. Repair to satisfaction of attending MI. Prior to sail. 46 CFR 182.465.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 March 2017
Resolved 4 April 2017
Resolution: Generator windings cleaned to the satisfaction of Marine Inspcetor.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Vent Pipe
Issued 30 March 2017 Resolved
Substantial oil found on power ventilation in generator room. Clean to satisfaction of attending MI to prevent fire hazaard. Prior to sail. 46 CFR 182.465
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 March 2017
Resolved 4 April 2017
Resolution: Powered ventilation cleaned of excessive oil.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Vent Pipe
Issued 30 March 2017 Resolved
Replace/provide approved flame screens on all fuel vents on the Port side to the satisfaction of attending MI.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 6 April 2017
Resolved 4 April 2017
Resolution: Installed one new fuel vent flame screen on port aft vent. Cleaned and reinstalled forward port fuel vent flame screen.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Bracket/Clamp
Issued 30 March 2017 Resolved
Bracket on hydraulic lines in rudder room is loose. Repair to the satisfaction of attending MI. 46 CFR 182.610
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 29 April 2017
Resolved 4 April 2017
Resolution: Tightened bracket securing hydraulic lines.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose
Issued 19 May 2016 Resolved
Replace steering line clamps under deck in generator room, clean up excessive hydraulic oil and conduct steering test to verify there are no system leaks
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 June 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Repaired to satisfaction of attending MI.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Exhaust Manifold
Issued 19 May 2016 Resolved
Replace flexible tube for exhaust cooling on number 4 main engine exhaust
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 June 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Repaired to satisfaction of attending MI.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Fans
Issued 19 May 2016 Resolved
Clean out excessive oil deposits found on ventilation duct and fan in generator room
Due 19 June 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Repaired to satisfaction of attending MI.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 19 May 2016 Resolved
Secure open ended wires on main engines
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 June 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Repaired to satisfaction of attending MI.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Filter/Strainer
Issued 19 May 2016 Resolved
Replace plastic fittings on the bottom of heat shields with metal plugs on generator fuel fliters
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 June 2016
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Repaired to satisfaction of attending MI.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures
Issued 19 May 2016 Resolved
Fuel transfer procedures shall be updated IAW 33 C.F.R. 155.720
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 24 June 2016
Resolved 27 October 2016
Resolution: Reviewed and accepted fuel transfer procedures.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 19 May 2016 Resolved
04 Batteries on life floats shall be replaced with correct type IAW 46 C.F.R. 161.010
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 24 May 2016
Resolution: Repaired to satisfaction of attending MI.

Ownership record

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