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BLUE STAR

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named BLUE STAR

BLUE STAR is a 2007 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 2007, most recently in March 2026, along with 19 deficiencies.

Records from 2007 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 12 March 2026.

Built
2007
Last inspected
12 March 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
24
Deficiencies
19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
1207132
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDJ5868
MISLE id
887639
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367326850 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-887639

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations21
…administrative events3
Years with a record 15 calendar years (2007–2026)
The 24 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 1977.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)40.0 ft × 15.0 ft × 5.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 13 / net 10
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderGEO SHIPYARD INC · NEW IBERIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2007
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationTwin Hull
Hailing portCAMERON, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 27 August 2026 · expires 31 August 2027
Service, as the file records itPassenger (Inspected)
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it13 - Simplified, Gross Ton
10 - Simplified, Net Ton
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDE2578MMSI 367326850 · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 14 December 2007, cancelled 17 February 2018 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

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. Reports.

Inspection history · 24

12 March 2026 Drydock Exam · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8319673
14 August 2025 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8209885
16 July 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8182131
23 May 2024 Examination of Repairs · Annual Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7903224
17 April 2023 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7668703
14 September 2022 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7558634
12 August 2022 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7529687
20 April 2022 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7424894
2 July 2021 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7248745
24 May 2021 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7205827
11 May 2021 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7183261
28 May 2020 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6955464
3 July 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6719887
21 May 2019 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6686708
1 June 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6431369
16 April 2018 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6384022
9 August 2017 Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6233864
31 May 2017 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6155615
22 May 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6148347
11 July 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5936555
25 March 2014 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4822784
9 February 2012 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4241236
22 September 2010 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3854879
4 December 2007 Deadweight Survey · Plan Review "T" Boat · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Hull Examination · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3109488

Deficiency record · 19

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 16 July 2025 Resolved
The OCMI may require an inspection and testing whenever a repair or alteration is undertaken. During the annual internal structural inspection two welds were found to be broken on the port engine room inboard stern framing. Repair the two identified welds to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 August 2025
Resolved 14 August 2025
Resolution: Repairs made satisfactorily
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 June 2024 Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that: The pump is permanently mounted. All 4 bilge pump mounting plates are not permanently mounted to the structure. Permanently mount all 4 bilge pumps.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 July 2024
Resolved 13 June 2024
Resolution: Received photos of new bilge pump mounts.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 4 June 2024 Resolved
Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II retroreflective material approved in accordance with 46 CFR 164.018 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Retroflective tape on life buoy and life floats is damaged. Renew all retroflective tape on the life buoy and life floats.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 July 2024
Resolved 13 June 2024
Resolution: Received photos of new retro on life buoys and life floats.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 4 June 2024 Resolved
A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that: A positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. Valve handle inop. Renew port aft bilge overboard valve handle.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 July 2024
Resolved 12 June 2024
Resolution: Received photograph of new bilge valve handle.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 17 April 2023 Resolved
A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be in compliance with § 181.420 of this part and may only be installed in a normally unoccupied machinery space, a paint locker, or a storeroom containing flammable liquids (including liquors of 80 proof or higher where liquor is packaged in individual containers of 9.5 liters (2.5 gallons) capacity or greater), with a gross volume of not more than 57 cubic meters (2,000 cubic feet). Fire-boy system in port hull was accidentally discharged by servicing technicians. Vessel has arranged for alternate means of fire extinguishing via a 40 pound portable CO2 bottle set near the entrance to the port engine compartment. Replace Fire-boy bottle. 46 CFR 181.400 (b)(2) 16 c
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 31 May 2023
Resolved 21 June 2023
Resolution: Tech report from fire service attesting to proper operation of the Fireboy.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 17 April 2023 Resolved
Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably from an accessible position on the weather deck. Stbd fuel shutoff valve inop. Fixed stbd fuel shut-off valve. 46 CFR 182.455 (b)(4) 16c
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 May 2023
Resolved 1 May 2023
Resolution: Provided video evidence fuel valve reach rods are replaced and working properly.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 19 August 2022 Resolved
A weathertight door must be provided for each opening located in a deckhouse. The weathertight door port side main deck entering the main cabin has a closing dog at the top of the door that is in need of replacement. Replace closing dog/handle and prove proper operation to the satisfaction of attending CG marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 September 2022
Resolved 14 September 2022
Resolution: Respective dogs have been replaced.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 11 May 2021 Resolved
Except as provided in 80.177 and 80.179, operation of transmitters of any ship station must be performed by a person holding a commercial radio operator license or permit of the class required below. The operator is responsible for the proper operation of the station. One of the vessel's hired Captains did not have a Radio Operators Permit. All captains operating a vessel with a Certificate of Inspection are required to have a Radio Operators Permit.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2021
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: Recieved proof of captain passing and recieving his radio operators permit
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 11 May 2021 Resolved
The EPIRB's battery is replaced after it is used, or before the date required by FCC regulations in 47 CFR part 80, whichever comes sooner. Vessel's required EPIRB battery indicates it expired March 2019. Vessel is limited to 3 miles from shore in the Gulf of Mexico until a new battery is installed in the EPIRB to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 May 2021
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: Epirb batteries were replaced
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › MF Radio installation
Issued 11 May 2021 Resolved
Vessels operated beyond the 20 nautical mile limitation specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, but not more than 100 nautical miles from the nearest land, must be equipped with a MF-DSC frequency transmitter meeting the requirements of §80.1101(c)(3). Vessel does not have a working MF Radio. Vessel is limited to 20 Miles of shore in the Gulf of Mexico until a MF radio is installed and properly functioning to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 25 May 2021
Resolved 3 July 2021
Resolution: Recieved evidence and new FCC certificate that the HF radio was installed and operating properly.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 23 February 2011 Resolved
Found generator fuel oil suction hose worn from contact on engine foundation. Hose to be replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 March 2011
Resolution: Hose was replaced.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Discharge of Sewage
Issued 23 February 2011 Resolved
Inspection of sewage system found discharge valve open with no means to secure closed. Valve was closed and shipyard to provide means of securing.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 March 2011
Resolution: Padlock was provided for discharge valve.
Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Ducts
Issued 23 February 2011 Resolved
Both Engine Room vent closures were corroded resulting in air gaps along edges. Shipyard will clean and check for complete seal.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 March 2011
Resolution: Closures were repaired and tested for tightness.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Painter
Issued 23 February 2011 Resolved
Life floats were not attached together nor were they attached to the weak link painter.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 March 2011
Resolution: Lifefloats attached together and to weak link painter
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Sewage System Piping
Issued 23 February 2011 Resolved
Sewage system non metallic salt water piping on outlet of strainer was cracked and duct taped. Piping is below water line and could have caused vessel to take on water. Vessel rep stated piping will be replaced with metallic piping .
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 March 2011
Resolution: Piping was renewed using stainless steel.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 23 February 2011 Resolved
Both port and Stbd remote fuel shutoff valves did not work. Port cable retainer clip was broke and Stbd cable kept coming off valve.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 March 2011
Resolution: Both remote shut off valves were tested sat.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 23 February 2011 Resolved
Port running light did not work.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 March 2011
Resolution: Bulb was replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Self-igniting Lights
Issued 23 February 2011 Resolved
Vessel carried only one lifebuoy. Clip for light was seized not allowing the light to be separated from lifebuoy.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 March 2011
Resolution: Clip was replaced.
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, General
Issued 4 December 2007 Resolved
In accordance with MSC Letter H1-070881 dtd 22JUN07, this vessel may not be operated in a sea state with a significant wave height in excess of three (3) feet.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 March 2008
Resolved 3 April 2008

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.