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USNS BLACK POWDER

Public Vessel, Unclassified · Miscellaneous Vessel class · Built 2000s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

USNS BLACK POWDER is a 2009 public vessel, unclassified. The Coast Guard has recorded 32 inspections since 2016, most recently in February 2026, along with 12 deficiencies and 8 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2017.

Records from 2009 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 February 2026.

Built
2009
Last inspected
11 February 2026
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
32
Deficiencies
12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
8 investigations · 2009–2017
Also recorded as
2 other names

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 Miscellaneous Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.

Inspection record

Last inspected 11 February 2026
Recorded inspections32
…physical examinations21
…administrative events9
…with no type recorded2
Deficiencies 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 10 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

US Official No.
1205145
IMO number
9472347
Call sign
NBKP
MISLE id
870845
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-870845

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it2428 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
1562 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
728 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
1062 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspection history · 32

11 February 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8309439
6 March 2025 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8089442
6 November 2023 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7820973
7 September 2023 MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7787152
2 February 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7630978
20 January 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7619277
15 December 2022 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7609406
9 May 2022 In-Service Inspection · Plan Review (Other than "T") · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7446687
22 February 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7399665
19 October 2021 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7335130
23 September 2021 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7318818
2 February 2021 Periodic Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7134438
5 August 2020 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7024515
2 April 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6934488
24 October 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6840867
9 October 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6831710
19 September 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6815578
29 July 2019 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6766535
20 May 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6698062
22 October 2018 MARPOL Annex IV Survey · MARPOL Annex II Examination · Internal Structural Exam · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · MTSA/ISPS Verification · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6565566
27 September 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6549863
23 February 2018 MTSA/ISPS Verification · MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · Annual Inspection · SIP Inspection/Audit
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6357980
18 January 2018 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6339619
2 January 2018 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6331203
22 November 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6311507
13 June 2017 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6174706
26 April 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6132915
22 February 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6095322
9 January 2017 Annual Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination · Deficiency Check · SIP Inspection/Audit · MTSA/ISPS Verification · MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6065637
10 November 2016 Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6038879
17 October 2016 Drydock Extension
Administrative · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6024019
20 June 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5917627

Deficiency record · 12

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 October 2023 Resolved
The main steering gear must be—Of adequate strength for and capable of steering the vessel at maximum ahead service speed, which must be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Vessel was unable to demonstrate adequate steering. 46 CFR 58.25-10
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel repaired hoses and rudder angle indicators. in the EOS the port indicator still sticks during operation and CE will put request though thier maintenace system(NS5) to replace it.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Engineers' alarm
Issued 23 October 2023 Resolved
A personnel alarm must be provided and must annunciate on the bridge if not routinely acknowledged at the ECC or in the machinery spaces. Screen needed to use alarm is inoperative and others are locked out. Conduct risk assessment per SMS. 46 CFR 62.50-20
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided approved risk assessment. Deficiency rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 23 October 2023 Resolved
An approved automatic fire detection and alarm system must be provided to monitor all machinery spaces. The system must activate all alarms at the ECC, the navigating bridge, and throughout the machinery spaces and engineers' accommodations. The ECC and bridge alarms must visually indicate which machinery space is on fire, as applicable. Multiple fire detection heads did not operate when tested. 46 CFR 62.50-20
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 6 November 2023
Resolved 6 November 2023
Resolution: Cleared tested
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 October 2023 Resolved
The status of automatically or remotely controlled vital auxiliaries, power sources, switches, and valves must be visually indicated in the machinery spaces or the cognizant remote control location, as applicable. Main Switchboard breaker indicator shows shore power and generator closed at same time, while shore power was open. 46 CFR 62.25-20
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 November 2023
Resolved 10 January 2024
Resolution: Replaced Breaker
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 23 October 2023 Resolved
General arrangement plans showing for each deck the various fire sections enclosed by fire resisting bulkheads. The A-60 boundary in the Fidley space did not meet the structural fire protection requirements according to the approved Fire Control Plan. 46 CFR 91.55-5
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 November 2023
Resolved 24 October 2023
Resolution: Structural fire protection was installed correctly. Deficiency rectifed.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 23 October 2023 Resolved
All required fire pump remote control locations must include the controls necessary to charge the firemain and— (1) A firemain pressure indicator; Fire pressure main gauge does not meet the requirements of PSTP task 4.6.4 46 CFR 62.35-15
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 November 2023
Resolved 6 November 2023
Resolution: Cleared
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 October 2023 Resolved
Equipment for interior locations not requiring exceptional degrees of protection must be manufactured to at least NEMA 250 Type 1 with drip shield or IEC 60529:2013 IP 11. Drip shields missing from 3 e-generator battery chargers. 46 CFR 111.01-9
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 November 2023
Resolved 24 October 2023
Resolution: Drip shields placed over battery chargers.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 23 October 2023 Resolved
Each cargo vessel must carry an immersion suit approved under approval series 160.171 of an appropriate size for each person on board. Missing 1 immersion suit. 46 CFR 199.273
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 November 2023
Resolved 24 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel has all required immersion suits on board. Deficiency rectified.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety
Issued 23 October 2023 Resolved
A minimum of two two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus for each fire party for fire-fighter’s communication shall be carried on board and be of an explosion-proof type or intrinsically safe. Fire-fighter’s radios were not of an explosion-proof type or intrinsically safe. 74 SOLAS (2020 Cons) II-2/10.10.4
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 November 2023
Resolved 24 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel demonstrated that battery packs are intrinsically safe from mfg cetrifcated even though not marked by UL.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 23 October 2023 Resolved
Certain material is incorporated by reference in this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (b)(7) Resolution A.760(18), Symbols Related to Life-saving Appliances and Arrangements, adopted November 4, 1993, IBR approved for §§ 199.70; 199.90. 46 CFR 199.05 Missing required placards
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 November 2023
Resolved 24 October 2023
Resolution: Missing placards were placed in service.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 October 2023 Resolved
Test procedure documents must be in a step-by-step or checkoff list format. Each test instruction must specify equipment status, apparatus necessary to perform the tests, safety precautions, safety control and alarm setpoints, the procedure to be followed, and the expected test result. Automation test procedures has multiple errors such as ME set points, location and number of smoke detectors, RPM thruster J/W pressure, alarms are to be conducted, and others. Test procedure shall be conducted in its entirety and corrections submitted to the Marine Safety Center. 46 CFR 61.40-10
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 November 2023
Resolved 6 November 2023
Resolution: Cleared
Engineering › Fuel Oil Storage/Transfer System › Tank
Issued 18 January 2018 Resolved
Leak present in transverse bulkhead at frame 62 in way of starboard fuel oil day tank (#18) and starboard ballast tank (#20), allowing ballast water to leak into fuel tank.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2018
Resolved 8 January 2019
Resolution: Observed proper repairs.

Casualty record · 8

1 August 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3556406
15 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3874208
3 January 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4232802
16 September 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4721342
4 June 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4880970
27 December 2015Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 5798142
20 June 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5917627
26 April 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6132915
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.

Recorded names · 2

HOS BLACK POWDER (2009–2014), BLACK POWDER (2015–2016). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

Ownership record

The Coast Guard's documentation record for this hull -- the Abstract of Title, with its owners and liens as filed -- is not in PSIX. Ask, and Maury buys it from the National Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.