MISS ROYCHELLE is a 2006 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 9 inspections since 2013, most recently in January 2026, along with 5 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2023.
Records from 2013 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 January 2026.
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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 Towing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)50.0 ft × 20.0 ft × 5.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 42 / net 42
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMELVIN KIFF · GALLIANO, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2006
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portGALLIANO, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 6 January 2026 · expires 31 January 2027
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it42 - Simplified, Gross Ton 42 - Simplified, Net Ton
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Inspection history · 9
9 January 2026Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8291737
8 December 2025Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8276812
31 October 2024Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8027843
6 July 2023Damage Survey · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7734490
12 May 2023Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7686570
12 May 2023Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7690134
30 September 2022Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7571557
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 8 December 2025Resolved
Vessels exposed to salt water more than 6 months in any 12-month period since last examination must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least twice every 5 years not to exceed 3 years in between. Vessel was found to have been working primarily in an salt water area for the previous two years. Vessel is required to conduct a drydock and internal structural exam.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 January 2026
Resolved 21 January 2026
Resolution: Vessel completed drydock and ISE.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 8 December 2025Resolved
Pressure relief valves must be tested at intervals of twice every 5 years not to exceed 3 years in between. Valves were found to have not been tested within 3 years of the last test and must be either tested or replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 January 2026
Resolved 9 January 2026
Resolution: Vsl replaced relief valves with certified valves.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 8 December 2025Resolved
Sufficient lighting must be provided to crew working areas and living areas. Emergency lighting not present at liferaft deployment station. Until lighting is provided, operations will be limited to daytime operation only.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 January 2026
Resolved 9 January 2026
Resolution: Vsl installed battle lantern IVO life raft.
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. Vessel reported fire in galley. Provide determination of source of fire and repair plan. USCG Marine Inspector to attend vessel and conduct damage survey. Vessel will execute Dead Ship Tow in accordance with approved Dead Ship Tow & Transit Plans. Vessel to notify Sector New Orleans and Vessel Traffic Service on departure from B&S Equipment Company and on arrival at Parker Shipyard. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector. 46CFR140.205(a)
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 6 July 2023
Resolution: Repairs complete.
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 24 August 2021
Resolution: Vsl placed in laid-up status by unit.
12 May 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7690134
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.
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