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GOL ANGEL
GOL ANGEL is a 2008 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 17 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 24 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 2 casualty investigations between 2014 and 2021.
Records from 2014 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 22 January 2026.
- Built
- 2008
- Last inspected
- 22 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2014–2021
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 Passenger Ship class in Maury's sources begin in 2016.
Inspection record
Last inspected
22 January 2026
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies
24 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
1214786
9551222
WDE5879
938306
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-938306
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)143.3 ft × 29.8 ft × 12.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 95 / net 64
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)143.3 ft × 29.8 ft × 12.5 ft
ITC tonnagegross 367 / net 110
BuilderNEUVILLE BOAT WORKS INC · NEW IBERIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2008
Hull materialAluminum
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portFREEPORT, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 30 July 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 it95 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
367 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
64 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
110 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
367 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
64 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
110 - 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.
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Inspection history · 17
22 January 2026
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8288434
12 February 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8078890
6 February 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8075528
13 March 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7878127
25 April 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7675533
20 January 2023
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7624616
8 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7427145
1 September 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7352160
26 January 2021
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7129171
12 January 2021
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7123446
28 May 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6968002
8 April 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6658192
4 April 2018
Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Hull Examination · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6385618
21 April 2017
DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6129833
12 September 2016
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5999167
16 August 2016
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5974212
29 April 2016
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5865774
Deficiency record · 24
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 22 January 2026
Resolved
An interconnected detection and alarm system must: (2)
Be installed such that the actuation of alarm in one
area results in both audible and visual alarms in all
areas required by 46 CFR 181.405(c) or 118.400(d) to be
protected by the interconnected detection and alarm
system. Vessel had detectors in accommodation rooms but
did not have visual and audible means. Vessel was aware
and Maritime Safety Solutions was on board, informed MI
that parts are on back order and personnel with company
working on another project. Once parts and personnel are
available have system installed as per regulation and
tested.
46 CFR 181.450(a)(2)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Functionality of Safety Systems
Issued 22 January 2026
Resolved
Each vessel that relies on electricity to power the
following loads must be arranged so that the loads can
be energized from two sources of electricity: (iv)
Navigation equipment and lights. When testing E-power,
bridge nav equipment such as GPS, Radar, and chart
system was not operating on back up power. Company
provided new power back up, installed and tested on Epower
to satisfaction.
46 CFR 183.310(a)(1)(iv)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 22 January 2026
Resolved
Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges,
conveying vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of
which exceeds 65.5°C (150°F), must be suitably insulated
where necessary to prevent injuries. Starboard generator
had lagging for turbo exhaust, but was not secured to
prevent injury. Vessel rep re-secured lagging when
opening up air receivers for inspection.
46 CFR 177.970
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 13 February 2025
Resolved
On vessels greater than 26 feet in length, bilge high level alarms are required to both be audible and visual. The bilge high level alarms had a visual component but were silent when tested. Volume for the bilge high level alarm was increased and it was verified that the bilge high level alarms for all sensors were audible.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 12 February 2025
Resolved
Life floats must be appropriately marked with number of person that the device is designed for. 01 life floats on the starboard side was marked with the vessel name but no the number of persons capacity. The life float capacity was marked and verified during attendance.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 13 March 2024
Resolved
The design of all exhaust systems must ensure minimum risk o injury to personnel. Protection must be provided where persons or equipment might come in contact wth an exhaust pipe. Exposed exhaust pipe in port and starboard generator room.
46 CFR 182.430(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 13 March 2024
Resolved
Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as practicable, secured to protect against shipping with the roll and pitch of the vessel and free from exposure to water splash or spray. Battery not secured in port generator room.
46 CFR 183.350 (b)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 13 March 2024
Resolved
Emergency lighting must automatically actuate upon failure of the main lighting system. Have sufficient capacity for a minimum of 2 hrs of continuous operation. Battery powering emergency lighting inssuficient, lights were too dim to help navigate through vessel.
46 CFR 183.432(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Stability Information Booklet
Issued 13 March 2024
Resolved
Alterations of inspected vessels must be done under the direction of the [name withheld] stability letter indicates that the vessel is equipped with a vehicle ramp. Submit documents/plans to the Marine Safety Center to show current configuration. Request service be restricted to the offshore oil trade to remove the 20 NM restriction (this allows the use of class 1 quick acting watertight doors below the main deck).
46 CFR 170.005
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 March 2024
Resolved
Standby vessels must be capable of carrying and providing shelter for 100% of the number of person on the most populated facility that the standby vessel is designated to assist. Vessel stability letter only allows for 74 passengers.
33 CFR 143.401(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
A self-priming, power-driven fire pump must be capable of remote and local operations. Fire pump local control could start but not be secured.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
Fuel tank vents must have a flame screen of wire of at least 30 x 30 wire mesh. Fuel vents #1 and #4 were clogged and not secure.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
Where exhaust pipe passes through a watertight bulkhead, the watertight integrity of bulkhead must be maintained. Pin hole in forward PORT MDE exhaust where meets ships hull.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
Exposed hazards such as rotating machinery. Piping that exceeds temps of 150 degrees must be protected. Vessel was missing cover from forward fly wheel on # 3 MDE and all MDEs lagging on turbos were missing.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Public address system
Issued 26 April 2023
Resolved
A vessel of more than 65’ in length and greater, a public address system must be a fixed installed and audible during normal operating conditions throughout the accommodation spaces and in normally manned spaces. The vessel PA was not audible in all accommodation and normally manned spaces.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 8 April 2022
Resolved
Repairs or alterations to the hull that affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of the cognizant OCMI. Identified hull/structure damage and improper repairs to the starboard aft corner of the vessel. Provide a repair proposal to conduct permanent repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 April 2022
Resolved
A vessel of at least 26 ft in length must be provided with individual bilge lines and bilge suction for each watertight compartment. While testing bilge system, unable to take suction in the forepeak which was found with 3-4 feet of water. Prove proper operation of bilge system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 8 April 2022
Resolved
A fire hose with a nozzle must be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. While testing fire pump, the starboard fire hose parted. Replace fire house with approved fire hose (UL19).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 8 April 2022
Resolved
At each inspection, the bilges may be examined to see that there is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash and debris. Excessive debris was noted in the bilges. Clean out all bilges.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 April 2022
Resolved
The EPIRB test required by 46 CFR 185.728 (a) shall be logged or otherwise documented. Master unable to prove of EPIRB test. Provide proof of proper testing and logging.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 8 April 2022
Resolved
The Master shall prepare a voyage plan when making an oceans voyage. Unable to show the master is completing voyage plans prior to departing on a voyage. Provide proof of completion of voyage plans.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 April 2022
Resolved
Vessel required to have on life ring buoy with a floating water light. The life ring buoy water light battery was found expired. Replaced battery.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 8 April 2022
Resolved
Provisions must be made for closing all supply ducts for a space protected by a fixed gas extinguishing system. Ventilation cover retaining devices were found missing on multiple covers. Replace missing ventilation cover retaining devices.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 May 2019
Resolved
Fire pump would not self prime.
Casualty record · 2
21 May 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4871984
1 September 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 7352160
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 · 1
SEA ANGEL (2014). 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.