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KIRT CHOUEST
KIRT CHOUEST is a 2008 industrial vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2016, most recently in December 2024, along with 11 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2012.
Records from 2012 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 12 December 2024.
- Built
- 2008
- Last inspected
- 12 December 2024
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2012
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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 Miscellaneous Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
12 December 2024
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
11 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2016–2024)
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
1213707
9423102
WDE6232
906686
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-906686
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)261.6 ft × 66.0 ft × 29.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 4,918 / net 1,475
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)261.6 ft × 66.0 ft × 29.5 ft
ITC tonnagegross 4,918 / net 1,475
BuilderNORTH AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING LLC · LAROSE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2008
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portGALLIANO, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 25 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
Service, as the file records itIndustrial Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it4918 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
4328 - Displacement, Gross Ton
4447 - Dead Weight, Gross Ton
1475 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
4328 - Displacement, Gross Ton
4447 - Dead Weight, Gross Ton
1475 - Convention (Subpart B), 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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22 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 11 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 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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Vessel history report
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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 · 22
12 December 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8046746
26 October 2024
Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8013730
28 June 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7986664
13 March 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7878679
21 August 2023
MTSA/ISPS Verification · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7767809
28 March 2023
Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7659326
11 May 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7448713
16 March 2022
ISM SMC Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7414293
24 February 2022
ACP Periodic Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7401206
4 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7390795
26 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7385826
24 May 2021
MTSA/ISPS Verification · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7206226
19 March 2021
ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7159232
26 May 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6960525
12 December 2019
Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6835742
2 May 2019
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6675595
6 March 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-ENG) · Activity 6637241
10 January 2019
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · ACP COI Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6608306
24 January 2018
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6343168
14 February 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6088138
23 January 2017
Periodic Inspection · ACP Periodic Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6076508
5 April 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5876543
Deficiency record · 11
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 17 March 2022
Resolved
A second source of energy shall be provided for an additional three starts within 30 min unless manual starting can be demonstrated to be effective. The emergency generator only had one means to start. Notified ABS and vsl company to provide additional means to start generator or provide evidence of a equivalate means is available.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 24 February 2022
Resolved
The hydraulic oil accumulator for the door inside ECR did not have enough stored energy to complete the required 3 operations "close-open-close" as required by ASTM F1197 incorporated by reference.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 25 May 2021
Resolved
The company and the ship shall comply with the requirements of the
International Safety Management Code. For the purpose of this regulation,
the requirements of the code shall be treated as mandatory. The company
should establish procedure, plans and instructions, including checklists as
appropriate, for key shipboard operations concerning the safety of the
personnel, ship and protection of the environment. The various tasks should
be defined and assigned to qualified personnel. Vessel personnel failed to
screen 07 people for COVID 19 as required per company procedures and
Company ISPS Security Form Screening Log.Provide Non Conformity and
Corrective Action Plan within 30 days.
74SOLAS2020 IX/3.1 ISM CODE 7
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 25 May 2021
Resolved
The fire resistance doors shall be equivalent to that of the division in which
they are fitted, this being determined in accordance with the Fire Test
Procedures Code. Observed gasket material was missing on door between
galley and main passageway.
74SOLAS2020 II-2/9.4.2.1
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
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. During inspection observed 02 beacons were
extinguished on the type 3 sliding doors.
74SOLAS2020 1/11
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Freeboard marks
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
The ring , lines and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark
ground or in black in a light ground. Port and Starboard load lines are not
legible.
ICCL ANNEX 1/8
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
Escape from machinery spaces of category A. Observed 02 escape hatches
that were not operating as designed to be uses and a mean of escape due
to excessive corrosion.
74SOLAS2020 II-2/13.4.2.1
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
In every ship means shall be provided to prevent overpressure in any part of
the compressed air systems and wherever water jackets os casings of air
compressors and coolers might be subjected to dangerous overpressure
due to leakage into them from air pressure part. Suitable pressure relief
arrangements shall be provided for all systems. Observed relief valves on all
pressure vessels were past due for their pressure test inspection.
74SOLAS2020 II-1/34.1
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire doors/openings in fire-resisting divisions
Issued 12 December 2019
Resolved
Maintenance, testing and inspections shall be carried out based on the guidelines developed by the organization and in a manner having due regard to ensuring the reliability of fire fighting systems and appliances. Galley steeling rolling fire door annual maintenance has not been conducted as per manufactures recommendation. 74SOLAS(12)II-2/14.2.2
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 12 December 2019
Resolved
The ring, lines and letters shall be painted in white or yellow on a dark ground or in black on light ground. The marks shall be plainly visible and. if necessary, special arrangements shall be made for this purpose. Load line was covered in a black substance and was unreadable.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boat inventory
Issued 12 December 2019
Resolved
Before a ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life savings appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Rescue boat search light was found inop and righting lines missing.
Casualty record · 1
24 July 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4389300
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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