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GIBSON LAB

Industrial Vessel · Miscellaneous Vessel class · Built 2010s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named GIBSON LAB

GIBSON LAB is a 2010 industrial vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2008, most recently in September 2025, along with 10 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2024 and 2025.

Records from 2008 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 18 September 2025.

Built: 2010
Last inspected: 18 September 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 26
Deficiencies: 10 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2024–2025

Identity

US Official No.

1216899

IMO number

9503445 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here

Call sign

WNSG

MISLE id

962879

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367454680

Maury page id

psix-962879

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations19

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 13 calendar years (2008–2025)

The 26 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 Miscellaneous Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1979.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)214.8 ft × 56.0 ft × 18.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,751 / net 525

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)214.8 ft × 56.0 ft × 18.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 1,751 / net 525

BuilderVT HALTER MARINE INC · ESCATAWPA, MS, UNITED STATES · built 2010

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 3 December 2025 · expires 31 January 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 it2663 - Dead Weight, Metric Ton
1751 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
1342 - Displacement, Metric Ton
525 - 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 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

WNSGMMSI 367454680 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 January 2023, expires 9 January 2033

WNSGMMSI 367454680 · terminated · compulsorily equipped · granted 14 April 2020, cancelled 9 January 2023 · 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.

Inspection history · 26

18 September 2025 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8236590

18 September 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8239889

9 September 2025 Annual Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · COI Inspection · ACP COI Oversight

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8226514

17 October 2024 ACP Annual Oversight · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8020809

13 September 2024 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8002218

13 September 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8003458

7 June 2023 Annual Inspection · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · ACP Handover Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7705057

16 February 2023 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7637912

24 August 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7542818

22 November 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7355413

21 July 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7263902

21 July 2021 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7265666

12 August 2020 MARPOL Annex VI Survey · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7030760

16 October 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6835421

9 October 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6831426

15 November 2018 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6581560

24 August 2018 Cargo Tank Internal · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6525096

22 November 2017 Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection · Deficiency Check · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6311789

8 August 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Commandant (CG-ENG) · Activity 6234482

8 August 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Commandant (CG-ENG) · Activity 6234502

21 November 2016 Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6046273

12 November 2015 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5762258

10 September 2015 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5721477

26 August 2015 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Hull Examination · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5222822

30 March 2014 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4826017

13 August 2008 Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Ballast Water Examination · Construction Oversight · Plan Review (Other than "T") · DAPI Audit · Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3297396

Deficiency record · 10

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings

Issued 17 October 2024 Resolved

Where penetrations of watertight bulkheads and internal decks are necessary for electrical cables, arrangements are to be made to maintain the watertight integrity. Roxblocks in the bulkheads entering the engine room and fwd machinery space were improperly sealed as they were drilled through to allow cable penetrations.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 23 October 2024
Resolution: Received report from ABS stating satisfactory repair and examination of the Rocksblox.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear

Issued 13 September 2024 Resolved

The condition of the ship and its equipment shall be maintained to confirm with the provisions of th 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.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 September 2024
Resolution: Received ABS report that indicates vessel received replacement rudder. The rudder was fabricated as a spare at the time the vessel was built. It was installed to the satisfaction of the attending ABS surveyor and rudder operation test was conducted sat.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity

Issued 7 June 2023 Resolved

Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards; insulation in CO2 room and port machinery emergency escape was wasted. Fire door to stairwell leading to bridge was not self closing. 46 CFR 127.220(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 June 2023
Resolution: Self-closing capabilities rectified.

14 - Pollution Prevention › 145 - MARPOL Annex V › Garbage

Issued 7 June 2023 Resolved

Garage Record Book shall be in the form specified in the appendix to MARPOL Annex V; receipts were not being maintained in accordance with the Garbage Record Book requirements. Confirm rectification at next topside. MARPOL (2017) V/10.3

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 17 October 2024
Resolution: Vsl provided Garbage Reciepts dating back from last CG inspection.

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

Issued 21 July 2021 Resolved

The owner or operator of an OSV shall make the vessel available for inspection by a marine inspector each time an accident occurs; Vessel representative indicated that the starboard tailshaft split in half while the vessel was operating offshore. Proceed to Bollinger Amelia, Louisiana to come up on drydock and have starboard tailshaft replaced or renewed as original. Enroute from Port Fourchon, LA to Amelia, LA, vessel is to not carry offshore workers or cargo. Vessel is to notify MSU Morgan City upon arrival inport to make arrangements for attending Marine Inspector to verify completion of all required repairs.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 26 July 2021
Resolution: Vessel made effectve repairs to the stbd shaft, and tested satisfactory.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers

Issued 1 September 2020 Resolved

Means of control shall be provided for closure of ventilation dampers. Fire damper for Bow Thruster room was inoperable and could not be closed by mechanical closure. Provide technician's report attesting to the proper repair and operation of the fire damper.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 15 September 2020
Resolved 8 September 2020
Resolution: Received report of motor replacement and testing.

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

Issued 1 September 2020 Resolved

At least two ready means of escape shall be provided from all spaces or groups of spaces. Vessel's escape hatch in the steering compartment was not easily opened and could not provide ready means of escape.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 September 2020
Resolved 1 September 2020
Resolution: Crew completed on the spot repairs.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for rescue boats

Issued 16 October 2019 Resolved

Each fall used with a launching appliance must be renewed either when necessary because of deterioration or after the passage of not more than 5 years which ever comes earlier. Vessels fall was last renewed in June 2014 exceeding the 5 year mark. Replace rescue boat falls to the satisfaction of the attending CG MI.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 November 2019
Resolved 17 October 2019

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Personal equipment for fire safety

Issued 16 October 2019 Resolved

A Minimum of two two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus for each fire party for fire-fighters communications shall be carried on board. Those two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus shall be of an explosion-proof type or intrinsically safe. Ships constructed before 1 July 2014 shall comply with the requirements of this paragraph no later than the fist survey after 1 July 2018. Provide required two-way portable radiotelephones to fire suits.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 November 2019
Resolved 28 October 2019
Resolution: Radios were provided for fire suits.

Engineering › Pressure Vessel › Relief Valve

Issued 26 August 2015 Resolved

Pressure relief valves for all dry bulk tanks found painted, and relief valve lifting device found zip-tied to prevent it from lifting. Provide and install pressure relief valves for dry bulk tanks and air receivers in accordance with 46 CFR 54.15 to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 August 2015
Resolved 22 September 2015
Resolution: Pressure relief valves removed serviced, tested and reinstalled.

Casualty record · 2

13 September 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8003458

18 September 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8239889

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. 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.