DINO CHOUEST

Industrial Vessel · Miscellaneous Vessel class · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

DINO CHOUEST is a 2009 industrial vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 2016, most recently in May 2026, along with 18 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2025.

Records from 2012 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 28 May 2026.

Built: 2009
Last inspected: 28 May 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 22
Deficiencies: 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2012–2025

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

Inspection record

Last inspected 28 May 2026

Recorded inspections22

…physical examinations14

…administrative events6

…with no type recorded2

Deficiencies 18 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

1207856

9382853

WHAE

930239

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-930239

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)316.6 ft × 72.0 ft × 31.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 5,993 / net 1,797

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)316.6 ft × 72.0 ft × 31.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 5,993 / net 1,797

BuilderNORTH AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING LLC · LAROSE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2009

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portGALLIANO, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 28 March 2026 · expires 30 April 2027

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 it7181 - Displacement, Gross Ton
2819 - Dead Weight, Gross Ton
5993 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
1797 - 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.

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 · 22

28 May 2026 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · ACP COI Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8332959

23 November 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8272849

23 November 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8285657

25 June 2025 Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8167590

18 March 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8095891

10 July 2024 ACP Additional Oversight – Risk Assessment

Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7955105

16 May 2024 MTSA/ISPS Verification · Deficiency Check · ACP COI Oversight · Re-Inspection

Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7888204

29 June 2023 ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7724929

17 May 2022 ACP Periodic Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Periodic Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7454465

9 March 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7409792

24 February 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7145848

27 January 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6896656

16 April 2019 ACP COI Oversight · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6663047

6 July 2018 Annual Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6477855

4 December 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6317965

13 July 2017 MTSA/ISPS Verification · ACP Periodic Oversight · Periodic Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6228742

6 June 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6168431

28 November 2016 Administrative Inspection · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6048247

28 June 2016 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 5923056

15 June 2016 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5917833

13 May 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5876278

26 April 2016 Administrative Inspection · ACP Annual Oversight

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5863611

Deficiency record · 18

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 23 November 2025 Resolved

The vessel shall comply with the construction and structural rules established by the American Bureau of Shipping. 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 and all respects will remain fit to proceed to sea without danger to the ship or persons on board. Vessel shall proceed directly to Chouest CI Dock to conduct repairs as necessary. Repairs completed shall be to the satisfaction of the TPO

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 December 2025
Resolved 24 November 2025
Resolution: Received TPO report verifying adequate repairs have been completed and the vessel is fit for work. Sat.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

All life-saving appliances and arrangements shall comply with the applicable Code. Six hand flares complying with the requirements of section 3.2. Marine Inspector identified one expire red flare in the port lifeboat and two expired red flares in the stbd lifeboat. 74 SOLAS (14) III/34; LSA Code/4.4.8.14

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2024
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced expired flares.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

Before the ship leaves port and at all times during the voyage, all life-saving appliances shall be in working order and ready for immediate use. Marine Inspector observed the crew unable to start both port and stbd lifeboats, diesel fuel in the port lifeboat, and faded stenciling of the vessels name on both port and stbd lifeboats. 74 SOLAS (14) III/20.2

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 17 May 2024
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Crew replaced both starters on both lifeboats. Crew installed new stenciling on both port/stbd lifeboats and removed fuel out of the port lifeboat.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

Fire protection systems and firefighting systems and appliances shall be maintained ready for use. Marine Inspector identified 2 ½” hose located aft of vessel when charged had a hole at the nozzle. Hydro all hoses finding additional 2 ½” hose that was holed. 74 SOLAS (04) II/14.1.1

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Crew hydro all hose finding addtional hose holed. Replace both 2 1/2" hoses with new - all sat.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

Means shall be provided to control leaks of flammable liquids. MI observed fuel rig transfer pump leaking from shaft packing. 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/04.1.1

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 16 May 2024
Resolution: Crew tightened packing gland. Conducted operational test with sat results.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

From machinery spaces other than those of category A, two escape routes shall be provided. MI observed steering compartment watertight escape hatch was inoperable from inside the space. 74 SOLAS (04) II-2/4.2.3

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 16 May 2024
Resolution: Crew worked the hatch including adjusting hatch enabling openining/closing - all sat.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved

Electrical installations shall be such that: all electrical auxiliary services necessary for maintaining the ship in normal operational and habitable conditions. Marine Inspector identified two battery charges port/stbd side were plugged in not encased in a junction box. 74 SOLAS (04) II-1/40.1

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 17 May 2024
Resolution: Shipyard installed junction boxes on both port/stbd lifeboat battery chargers.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment

Issued 17 May 2022 Resolved

Vessel shall ensure fire protection systems and fire fighting systems shall be maintained ready for use. MI observed multiple (08+) fire stations that had the fire hose and nozzle disconnected; not ready for use. Vessel had replaced fire hoses after ABS Inspection.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 17 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel crew inspected all fire stations on vessel and reconnected all hoses and nozzels.

Lifesaving › Immersion Suits › Quantity

Issued 15 June 2016 Resolved

Reduce people allowed on board to 47 due to limited lifesaving (68 immersion suits). *DO NOT CLEAR UNTIL VESSEL IS DONE OPERATING IN AK* 46 CFR 199.273 and SOLAS III/31.3

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 November 2016
Resolved 18 October 2017
Resolution: Vessel is no longer operating in Alaska

Documentation › Markings/Placards › Warning Signs

Issued 15 June 2016 Resolved

Modify Fire and Safety Plan to properly reflect lifesaving equipment onboard. 46 CFR 97.36-1 and SOLAS II-2/15.2.4.1

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 July 2016
Resolved 28 June 2016
Resolution: MSD Dutch Harbor cleared requirement.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate

Issued 15 June 2016 Resolved

Issue Cargo Ship Safety Cert and Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Form E to properly reflect lifesaving onboard. 46 CFR 91.60-10 and SOLAS I/12(a)(iii)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 August 2016
Resolved 28 June 2016
Resolution: MSD Dutch Harbor cleared requirement.

Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate

Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved

Due to ongoing modifications, certificates have not been endorsed by class surveyor.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2016
Resolved 2 May 2016
Resolution: Class Surveyor issued a condition of class for 30 days to have owner resubmit plans reflecting minor changes.

Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation › Transfer Procedures

Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved

Vessel made modifications to cargo/fuel tanks. Provide transfer procedures reflecting new installation.

Action required: 703 - Prior to bunkering operations
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 27 April 2016
Resolution: Class surveyor observed new pipe diagram and transfer procedures onboard.

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Fire Control Plans

Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved

Vessel to add immersion suits and will updated fire control plan to reflect change

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 10 May 2016
Resolved 2 May 2016
Resolution: owner purchased 25 CG/SOLAS approved immersion suits and updated fire control plan

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Bilge Alarm

Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved

Vessel's E/R starboard fwd bilge alarm was inoperable

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 27 April 2016
Resolution: ABS surveyor witness bilge alarm operating

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › Rudder Angle Indicator

Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved

Vessel's RAI in the steering compartment was 15 degrees off of the indicator on the rudder post.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 27 April 2016
Resolution: ABS surveyor witness steering test from multiple positions and degrees with positive results

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard

Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved

Door on electrical panel (P-402) was not secured.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 27 April 2016
Resolution: ABS surveyor witnessed the door fastened as designed

Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring

Issued 26 April 2016 Resolved

02 Rox block penetrations were not secured.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 April 2016
Resolved 27 April 2016
Resolution: ABS surveyor witnessed the wiring completed and penetration secured.

Casualty record · 2

5 April 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4298957

23 November 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8285657

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

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.