USNS MATTHEW PERRY is a 2010 public freight. The Coast Guard has recorded 35 inspections since 2016, most recently in August 2025, along with 13 deficiencies and 1 operational control.
Records from 2016 to 2025. Most recent: operational control imposed, 26 August 2025.
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.
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
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Tonnage as PSIX records it43758 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton 13177 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton 19583 - 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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Inspection history · 35
26 August 2025Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8218687
26 August 2025Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8237002
6 February 2025Re-Inspection · ACP COI Oversight · COI Inspection
Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8074838
25 January 2025Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8070089
14 January 2025Administrative Inspection
Administrative · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8063195
4 November 2024ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8028941
21 January 2024Damage Survey
Physical examination · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7852325
20 January 2024Type not recorded
No type recorded · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 8289734
13 July 2023Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7796085
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 August 2025Resolved
The machinery, boilers and other pressure vessels, associated piping systems and fittings shall be of a design and construction adequate for the service for which they are intended.
Internal Combustion Engines having a rated power of 100 kW (135 hp) and over intended for propulsion
and for auxiliary services essential for propulsion, maneuvering and safety (see 4-1-1/1.3) of the vessel are
to be designed, constructed, tested, certified, and installed in accordance with the requirements of this
section.
Vessel reported they experienced a temporary loss of propulsion while conducting sea trials on 26AUG25.
74 SOLAS (04 cons.) II-1/Reg. 26.1
ABS Rules Part 4-2-1/1.1
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 September 2025
Resolution: Received tech/class report, see attached in documents tab.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 27 January 2025Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Received notification that during routine maintenance and placing the lower sea chest in service, the spool piece after the 30-inch sea valve suffered a structural failure resulting in a large hole. Make permanent repairs and prove proper operation to the satisfaction of the attending RO.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2025
Resolved 28 January 2025
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 January 2025Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all aspects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Received notification that while conducting ballast operation, the vessel suffered a leak and found a small hole to the salt water ballast piping on the discharge header side of #2 de-watering ballast pump. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the attending RO.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 25 January 2025
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 November 2024Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Hospital space call alarm stations were not operational at the time of the inspection.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 November 2024
Resolved 1 December 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 14 November 2024Resolved
The fire safety objectives of this chapter are to: contain, control and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin. Scullery roller door was missing, leaving a gap in the spaces fire boundary.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 November 2024
Resolved 1 December 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 14 November 2024Resolved
The fire safety objectives of this chapter are to: contain, control and suppress fire and explosion in the compartment of origin. Main galley serving line roller door does not properly close leaving a gap in the spaces fire boundary.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 November 2024
Resolved 1 December 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (working space ILO)
Issued 14 November 2024Resolved
The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to conform with the provisions of the present regulations to ensure that the ship in all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons onboard. Chill room escape lever is broken.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 November 2024
Resolved 1 December 2024
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 4 November 2024Resolved
The main electric lighting system which shall provide illumination throughout parts of the ship normally accessible to and used by the crew. The lighting on the emergency switchboard is not operable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 November 2024
Resolved 1 December 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 4 November 2024Resolved
Each electric engine order telegraph system must have an alarm which—
(1)Automatically sounds and visually signals a loss of power to the system;
(2)Is on the navigating bridge; and
(3)Has a means to reduce the audible signal from 100 percent to not less than 50 percent.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 November 2024
Resolved 1 December 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 August 2019Resolved
Every ship shall be provided with a main steering gear and an auxiliary steering gear to the satisfaction of the Administration. Vessel lost steering with the primary #2 steering motor unit, vessel crew troubleshot to a bad solenoid control relay. Make repairs as required to the satisfaction of ABS.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 September 2019
Resolved 27 August 2019
Resolution: Recieved ABS report attesting to repairs and satisfactory operation of #2 steering.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 January 2019Resolved
20" Type IV Life ring in each rescue boat was in severe disrepair, due to sun and weather damage, and in need of replacement.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 14 January 2019
Resolved 27 August 2019
Resolution: New, larger rings, were placed into service until smaller rings arrive.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 January 2019Resolved
Electrical panel covers for Engineering HAZMAT CONEX Box have corroded hinges and latches causing a hazard. Panels currently held in place with line, but not completely secure and can fall if touched. Problem has been identified, but not followed up for corrections
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 February 2019
Resolved 27 August 2019
Resolution: Recieved email from [name withheld] electrical panel replaced. Uploaded pictures into MISLE
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 20 September 2018Resolved
NAME: Vsl is broadcasting incorrect Name
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 October 2018
Resolution: Verified in VIVS
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