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SEA SCOUT
SEA SCOUT is a 1953 freight ship. The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 2016, most recently in April 2026, along with 41 deficiencies, 5 operational controls and 1 casualty investigation in 2020.
Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 April 2026.
- Built
- 1953
- Last inspected
- 8 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 41 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2020
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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 General Dry Cargo Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
8 April 2026
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies
41 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
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.
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
1184823
WDJ5661
815496
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-815496
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)73.5 ft × 21.0 ft × 9.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 96 / net 76
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHIGGINS INCORPORATED · NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1953
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portLOS ANGELES, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 4 December 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
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 it96 - Simplified, Gross Ton
76 - Simplified, Net Ton
76 - 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.
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25 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 41 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 5 operational controls with the dates imposed and removed; 1 casualty investigation, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.
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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.
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Inspection history · 25
8 April 2026
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8325382
13 March 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8325718
28 October 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8249633
17 September 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8135266
28 August 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8220091
30 September 2024
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7982163
31 January 2024
Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7816762
26 October 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7784870
12 October 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7546739
12 January 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7379682
2 August 2021
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7270609
12 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7253694
8 October 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7074123
30 September 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7068498
25 June 2020
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6993974
23 June 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7128304
22 June 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7279337
3 February 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6866488
24 September 2019
Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6820210
23 September 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6819095
12 September 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6751243
14 September 2018
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6538445
3 January 2018
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6327994
5 September 2017
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6260164
15 June 2016
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5896377
Deficiency record · 41
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 17 September 2025
Resolved
If natural ventilation is provided for in a space protected by a clean agent extinguishing system, the ventilation must be capable of being easily and effectively closed off. Multiple vent louvers on ventilation to engine room unable to close or be secured. Repair louvers and provide means to secure vents closed.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 17 September 2025
Resolved
In general, compliance with the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping, see subpart 90.35 of this subchapter, will be considered as satisfactory evidence of the structural efficiency of the vessel. Found an approximately three (03) inch in diameter wastage/hole in aft deck, creating down flooding hazard into the lazarette. Submit repair plan for MI approval.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 17 September 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must—(1) Carry not less than 12 rocket parachute flares approved under approval series 160.136. Flares onboard are not the approved rocket parachute flares. Replace flares with rocket parachute flares.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 17 September 2025
Resolved
The minimum luminous intensity of lights shall be calculated by using the formula (Table 84.14(b)). Stern light luminous range calculated to be substandard. Vessel restricted to daytime operations until light is replaced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 17 September 2025
Resolved
No more than 19 liters (five gallons) of flammable liquids may be stowed in any machinery space. The flammable liquids must be in containers of 3.8 liters (one gallon) or less. Vessel found with multiple hydraulic and lube oil containers larger than 5 gallons in the Engine room. Remove excessive combustible liquids.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 17 September 2025
Resolved
All crew spaces are to be constructed and arranged in a manner suitable to the purpose for which they are intended and so that they can be kept in a clean, workable, and sanitary condition. Galley fridge not secured to deck or bulkhead creating a potential safety hazard to crew. Properly secure fridge to deck or bulkhead.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 September 2025
Resolved
Electric installations on vessels must ensure, protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from electrical hazards. Outlet on center support in engine room found without a cover. Install cover.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 September 2025
Resolved
In general, connections and terminations to all conductors must retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame-retarding, and, where necessary, fire-resisting properties of the cable. All connecting devices must be suitable for copper stranded conductors. Dead end cables identified under operating station. Remove or secure dead end cables.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 17 September 2025
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 of his vessel are closed, made properly watertight by the use of tarpaulins, gaskets or similar devices, and in all respects properly secured for sea before leaving protected waters. Port cover for #2 void found damaged and unable to properly close. Repair or replace cover.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 September 2025
Resolved
A pipe joint or a hose connection fitting that has a gasket must be electrically bonded. Port and Stbd fuel tank pipes on top of the tanks found with flexible hose in line with no bonding. Provide bonding to fuel tank piping.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 17 September 2025
Resolved
To enhance protection of life and property it is mandatory that each 406.0-406.1 MHz EPIRB be registered with NOAA before installation and that information be kept up-to-date. EPIRB registered to wrong call sign. Update EPIRB registration.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 17 September 2025
Resolved
You must contact the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to schedule an inspection at a time and place which he or she approves. No written application is required. MI unable to complete annual inspection. Vessel must clear the three (03) action code 60c and the one (01) action code 17c prior rescheduling annual inspection and the carriage of passengers/cargo.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
Attachments and fittings. Lifejackets must have the following attachments and fittings:(i) Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under approval series 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. Life jacket lights were either inoperable or had expired batteries.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
All vessels shall have efficient guard rails or bulwarks on decks and bridges. The height of rails or bulwarks shall be at least 39.5 inches from the deck except that where this height would interfere with the normal operation of the vessel, a lesser height may be approved by the Commandant. At exposed peripheries of the freeboard and superstructure decks, the rails shall be in at least three courses, including the top. The opening below the lowest course shall not be more than 9 inches. The courses shall not be more than 15 inches apart. Section of railing in aft port quarter, aft midship are broken and or missing courses. Also, hand rail on wheelhouse roof fractured at base on afterside.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
The stairways, corridors, and doors shall be so arranged as to permit a ready and direct access to the various lifeboat embarkation areas. Port side railing is bent inward in way of port side main cabin emergency exit door. This, combined with the bent outside door lever, restricts the opening to just 14 inches.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
During the term of the vessel's certificate of inspection, the vessel must be in compliance with its conditions. Deficiencies 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9 provide objective evidence that the vessel is substandard and not pro-actively managing technical and operational requirements. Vessel must complete a satisfactory COI re-inspection prior to any movement.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
Each arrangement for the storage, distribution, and use of oil in a pressure-lubrication system must as well as comply with § 56.50–80, be such as to ensure the safety of the vessel and all persons aboard. All 04 fuel filter housings supplying fuel to both MDE's are leaking fuel with fuel accumulating on the deck plates and bilge.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
Every crewmember with emergency duties assigned on the muster list must be familiar with their assigned duties before the voyage begins. Crewmembers were unfamiliar with their duties during emergency drills.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
For each watertight door which is in a required subdivision bulkhead, an indicator light must be installed in the pilothouse and at each other vessel operating station from which the door is not visible. The indicator must show whether the door is open or closed. Indicator light in the pilot house does not recognize if the watertight door is open or closed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
Each inflatable lifesaving appliance and marine evacuation system must be serviced within 12 months of each subsequent servicing. Liferaft annual service lapsed on 12OCT2023.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
Approved portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems must be installed in accordance with Table 95.50–10(a) of this section. The location of the equipment must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Portable fire extinguishers are not installed with the required brackets identified on the fire extinguisher.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
Every crewmember must participate in at least one abandon-ship drill and one fire drill every month. MI observed no entries in log book indicating drills are being conducted.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
Each panelboard must have a circuit directory cardholder that has the circuit designation of each circuit. Multiple breakers in the engine room 110v panel do not have labels identifying the equipment being served.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 26 October 2023
Resolved
The following types of retro-reflective material are approved under this specification: Type II—Weather resistant material used on continuously exposed rigid surfaces. MI observed 02 life ring buoys with weather-deteriorated type II retro-reflective tape.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 12 October 2022
Resolved
The registers used in connection with cargo gear certification must have all required entries fully completed as of the dates indicated, shall be kept current, and shall include the following: Register of the cargo handling machinery and the gear accessory thereto, certification of the testing and examination of winches, derrecks, and their accessory gear; certification of the wire rope. Master provided 2017 Crane certificate (CAL-OSHA) indication quadriennial test due OCT (correction AUG 1) 2021, with annual checks between. No record of Quadriennial test in 2021 provided. Annual tests through 2019 provided, and wire rope and socket data provided. Quadriennial test data sticker provided for OCT 11, 2022, but not information as to the weight tests completed. (705c, prior to operation of crane)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 12 October 2022
Resolved
Fire hazards to be minimized. Hydraulic oil on lazarette deck plates and in engine room.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 October 2022
Resolved
Multiple cables should be supported in metal hangers or trays, arranged as far as practicable. Mettalic band stripping used for all cable support should be steel and corrosion treated if not in corrosion resistant material. The support for all cables should be such to prevent undue sag, but in no case should exceed the distance between frames or 610 mm, whichever is less. Wiring cable above the port engine was supported by plastic cables.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of Lifeboats
Issued 2 August 2021
Resolved
Each survival craft must be stowed in a secure and sheltered position...six-man life raft found loose with securing line able to slip off raft.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 2 August 2021
Resolved
Medical chest and first aid kit found expired.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 July 2021
Resolved
Your vessel may not be operated without having on board a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection. Your Certificate of Inspection, valid for 5 years from 15JUN2016 - 15JUN2021, has expired. Vessel must complete a satisfactory COI Inspection, prior to departure.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 September 2020
Resolved
YOUR VESSEL MUST UNDERGO AN ANNUAL INSPECTION WITHIN THE 3 MONTHS BEFORE OR AFTER EACH ANNIVERSARY DATE. VESSEL IS OVERDUE FOR AN ANNUAL INSPECTION. VESSEL MUST COMPLETE AN ANNUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO CONDUCTING CARGO.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 September 2019
Resolved
It shall be the duty of the Master or other Person in Charge of the vessel to see that all provisions of the COI are strictly adhered to. Vessel failed periodic COI inspection.
46 CFR 97.50-1 (a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 12 September 2019
Resolved
Periodic inspection. Your vessel must undergo a periodic inspection within 3 months before or after the second or third anniversary of the date of your vessel's Certificate of Inspection. This periodic inspection will take the place of an annual inspection. Vessel shall be a Periodic Inspection.
46 CFR 91-27.1 (b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 12 September 2019
Resolved
Distress signals. Each vessel must carry not less than 12 rocket parachute flares approved under approval series 160.136; and stow the flares on or near the vessel's navigating bridge. Vessel only had 04 hand night flares and 3 day smokes signals onboard.
46 CFR 199.60 (c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 12 September 2019
Resolved
Shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be installed in the fuel supply lines, one as close to each tank as practicable, and one as close to each fuel pump as practicable. Remote fuel shutdown for FWD starboard
fuel tank was inoperable.
46 CFR 56.50-75 (b) (4)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 12 September 2019
Resolved
The actions and observations noted in this section shall be entered in the official log book. This section contains no requirements which are not made in other portions of this subchapter, the items being merely grouped together for convenience. (a) Onboard training, musters, and drills: held in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter. There no records of current drills and training being conducted onboard.
46 CFR 97.35-5
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 12 September 2019
Resolved
All other openings to a protected space must be capable of being closed. Doors, shutters, or dampers must be installed for openings in the lower portion of the space. Openings in the upper portion of the space must be capable of being closed off either by permanently installed means or by the use of canvas or other material normally carried on the vessel. Cable penetrations from the battery spaces to the engine room were found to be completely unsealed.
46 CFR 95.16-30 (c)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 September 2019
Resolved
The respective piping systems installed on ships and barges shall have the necessary pumps, valves, regulation valves, for safe and efficient operation of the vessel. Bilge suction lines STBD FWD fuel tank void
were found to be leaking from flexible joints.
46 CFR 56.01-1 (b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilators, air pipes, casings
Issued 12 September 2019
Resolved
Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. Cable penetrations on FWD bulkhead of battery room are unsealed and not weathertight.
46 CFR 91.25-50 (a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 September 2019
Resolved
Flexible hose connections should maintain metallic contact between the sections of the fuel-supply lines; however, if they do not, the fuel tank must be grounded.
FWD fuel tanks have flexible hoses installed and do not have bonding between filling and tank.
46 CFR 56.50-70 (b) (2)
Lifesaving › Rigid Liferafts › Carriage Requirement
Issued 5 September 2017
Resolved
Provide LR/IBA prior to operating beyound a LBS route.
Casualty record · 1
22 June 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7279337
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
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