USNS RICHARD E. BYRD

Public Freight · General Dry Cargo Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O)

USNS RICHARD E. BYRD is a 2008 public freight. The Coast Guard has recorded 35 inspections since 2016, most recently in March 2026, along with 13 deficiencies.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 March 2026.

Built: 2008
Last inspected: 15 March 2026
Documentation: Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 35
Deficiencies: 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date

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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 15 March 2026

Recorded inspections35

…physical examinations17

…administrative events14

…with no type recorded4

Deficiencies 13 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 not do.

Identity

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9300609

NBYR

831770

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-831770

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it43758 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
13127 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
41000 - Displacement, Ton
18973 - Dead Weight, Ton

This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

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Detail on this page

35 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 13 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; the documentation record, as PSIX holds it. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

A report is not offered for this hull. Its record holds only 2 of the seven kinds of material a report is built from: inspections, deficiencies, operational controls, tow-unit appearances, casualty records, dimensions and documentation. That is a statement about the record, not about the vessel. What a sparse-record report looks like.

Inspection history · 35

15 March 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8326269

25 November 2025 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8273675

28 July 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8196144

24 July 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8193293

30 April 2025 Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection · ACP Periodic Oversight

Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8123767

3 March 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8087640

31 October 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8027471

10 June 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7932907

12 March 2024 ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7868441

3 December 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7841881

10 August 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7768358

18 July 2023 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7747844

25 June 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7723793

4 January 2023 ACP Drydock Oversight · ACP COI Oversight · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7618796

30 January 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7387762

12 October 2021 Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7331180

2 September 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7302690

19 October 2020 ACP Periodic Oversight · ACP Drydock Oversight · Deficiency Check · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7080345

1 April 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6945424

19 February 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6911277

22 January 2020 ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6881982

12 March 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 6640924

16 February 2019 Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight

Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 6617133

23 March 2018 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6383006

18 October 2017 In-Service Inspection · Drydock Exam · ACP COI Oversight · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6290266

29 August 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6254712

3 February 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6082103

11 January 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Inspections Unit Singapore · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6069053

10 January 2017 Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight

Physical examination · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6068437

24 December 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Activities Far East · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6167029

26 July 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 5975875

3 May 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 5867851

28 April 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 5864390

28 April 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Activities Europe · Activity 5864398

4 March 2016 Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight

Physical examination · Activities Europe · Activity 5819511

Deficiency record · 13

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 4 March 2025 Resolved

In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, mechanical and electrical requirements of a classification society. Sea valve for reverse osmosis system failed, flooding the propulsion motor room to approximately 17 inches above bilge well. Sea valve failed at the body and bonnet flange due to wasted and sheered fastener bolts. 74 SOLAS (2020 Cons.) II-1/3-1

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 3 May 2025
Resolution: Reverse osmosis seavalve was replaced with ship's spare to the satisfaction of the attending Surveyor [name withheld] Report WO# 6841971.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 4 March 2025 Resolved

The machinery and associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. The design shall have regard to materials used in construction, the purpose for which the equipment is intended, the working conditions to which it will be subjected and the environmental conditions on board. Due to the flood water experienced in the propulsion motor room bilge, the propulsion motor casing experienced an ingress of approximately 1.5 inches in the casing bottom. Provide manufacturer technician report attesting to satisfactory condition of the propulsion motor unit as well as class survey report attesting to satisfactory condition. 74 SOLAS (2020 Cons.)II-1/26

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 3 May 2025
Resolution: Rectification made to propulsion motor casing and favorable megger reading of the main motor. Sea trials scheduled ooa 12MAY25. Deficiency accepted as a Condition of Class as Finding No.1471.0. See Class Preliminary Report Work Order # 6841971.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 10 June 2024 Resolved

A leak was identified on the CORD firemain in the Auxiliary Machinery room. Repair the leaking section of firemain prior to departure from next port of call.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Deficiency has been accepted as a condition of class by the RO.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 10 June 2024 Resolved

A leak was identified on the firemain charging pump discharge check valve (FM-V-5-65-2) located in the Auxiliary Machinery room. Repair the leaking section of firemain prior to departure from next port of call.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 June 2024
Resolution: Deficiency has been accepted as a condition of class by the RO.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 18 July 2023 Resolved

The condition of the ship shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations. Vessel reported line shaft bearing aft seal leaking three (03) gallons of lube oil per day. Vessel is to complete repairs to the satisfaction of class, provide class findings number to rectify CG-835.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 August 2023
Resolved 31 July 2023

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 26 June 2023 Resolved

The machinery... and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended. Vessel reported inner stern tube seal leaking at approximately 1 gal/minute. Vessel is to complete repairs to the satisfaction of class, provide class findings number to rectify CG-835.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 July 2023
Resolved 3 October 2023
Resolution: Cleared through ABS surveyor attendance. (Finding No: 1398.0)

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 2 September 2021 Resolved

AIS must be maintained in effective operating condition. The USNS RICHARD E. BYRD reported an non-operable AIS when preparing to depart Sector Puget Sound's AOR. 33 CFR 164.46(d)(2)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 2 September 2021
Resolved 10 September 2021
Resolution: ABS attended and test AIS. all sat.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions

Issued 23 January 2020 Resolved

The fire integrity of the divisions shall be maintained at the openings. The vessels' Class "A" paint locker access door is damaged, warped and cracked.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 February 2020
Resolved 29 January 2020
Resolution: ABS has accepted and issued Work Order #4040131

14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant

Issued 23 January 2020 Resolved

Each Marine Sanitation Device must be free of design defects that would allow release of toxic substances. The vessels' MSD spool piece was wasted and repaired with a substandard unauthorized temp weld.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 February 2020
Resolved 29 January 2020
Resolution: ABS has accepted and issued Work Order #4040131

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 12 March 2019 Resolved

1" crack in the seam of the fire main located in the engine space. Temp jubilee patch has been applied to maintain pressure. Permanent repairs must be affected to the satisfaction of Class

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 22 March 2019
Resolved 30 March 2019
Resolution: Recieved ABS Class report attesting to a proper crop and renewal of the damaged piping.

Engineering › Shafting/Propeller Arrangements › Stern Tube Lubrication/Sealing

Issued 31 March 2018 Resolved

It was reported that vessel experiencing 25-30 GPH loss from FW closed loop system for stern tube bearing system, an indication of leaking FW in the stern tube cooling system. The leaks is venting into the sea as there is no flooding inside the ship.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 January 2021
Resolved 11 January 2021
Resolution: The exterior closed-loop (FW) cooling system was replaced and successfully passed a hydrostatic test during the vessel's dry-dock availability period at Vigor Shipyard.

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Radar

Issued 31 March 2018 Resolved

It was reported by vessel's master the failure on radar inter-switch system. Vessel is currently provided with three (3) radars, two (2) short range (x-band) and one (1) long range (s-band). All three radars were provided with three (3) display monitors in the navigation bridge which can be interchangeable to each other, however only two (2) are able to operate at the same time because of the interswitch problem.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 May 2018
Resolved 1 June 2018
Resolution: ABS surveyor verified radar interswitch was replaced and tested sat. ABS report is attached.

Navigation › Voyage Data Recorder › Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)

Issued 11 January 2017 Resolved

Vessel does not have a functioning VDR. Vessel must provide USCG Activities Far East with documentation demonstrating proper operation of the VDR by 10FEB2017. Vessel is granted a single voyage exemption to sail without VDR. See "CG835 - VDR..." in vessel documents.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 11 February 2017
Resolved 16 February 2017
Resolution: VDR repaired and is fully operational.

Ownership record

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