CHARLES W. HEALD

Passenger (Inspected) · Passenger Ship class · Built 2010s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

CHARLES W. HEALD is a 2011 passenger vessel (inspected). The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 19 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 3 casualty investigations between 2013 and 2024.

Records from 2013 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 6 January 2026.

Built: 2011
Last inspected: 6 January 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 31
Deficiencies: 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 3 investigations · 2013–2024

Identity

1232346

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WDI8644

994771

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UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-994771

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations26

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2026)

The 31 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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)150.9 ft × 52.0 ft × 12.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 79 / net 53

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)150.9 ft × 52.0 ft × 12.0 ft

ITC tonnagegross 390 / net 117

BuilderSOUTHWEST SHIPYARD L P · HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES · built 2011

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Direct

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portPORT ARANSAS, TX

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 11 May 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it390 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
79 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
117 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
53 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspection history · 31

6 January 2026 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8290969

23 September 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8007755

17 August 2024 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7983186

17 August 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7984583

19 April 2024 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7897629

20 October 2023 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7811838

31 March 2022 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7439420

14 January 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7379492

22 April 2021 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7180393

24 January 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7130605

9 December 2020 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7109279

23 October 2020 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7083141

6 August 2020 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7041790

6 April 2020 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6935857

14 January 2020 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6888905

6 August 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6825660

19 July 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6755144

28 April 2019 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6672564

21 February 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 6629506

31 January 2019 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6620609

11 September 2018 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6538382

2 July 2018 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6463841

18 June 2018 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6448585

17 June 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6464704

18 April 2018 Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6394165

28 March 2018 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6380275

16 January 2018 DAPI Audit · Ballast Water Examination · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6335538

17 May 2017 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6149288

13 March 2017 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6103700

9 November 2016 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6037120

4 February 2016 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Extension · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5809783

Deficiency record · 19

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

Issued 16 January 2026 Resolved

At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the owner or managing operator must be prepared to conduct tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, including the following: Inspection of each fixed gas fire extinguishing system to check for excessive corrosion and general condition. The last CO2 discharge nozzle on the port aft side was clogged with material. IFS carried out servicing in June 2025. 46 CFR 176.810(a)(1)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 January 2026
Resolved 20 January 2026
Resolution: Vessel conducted satisfactory repairs by removing the material blocking the CO2 nozzle.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 16 January 2026 Resolved

A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for draining any watertight compartment, other than small buoyancy compartments, under all practicable conditions. Port engine room bilge pump casing has a hairline crack on it. 46 CFR 182.500(a)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 February 2026
Resolved 12 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel submitted satisfactory photograph of a replaced pump and motor.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 17 August 2024 Resolved

The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. Ferry reported to SEC Corpus Christi CMD Center that the vessel caught a strong current and missed landing zone. Vessel grounded and is awaiting full damage assessment by a USCG Marine Inspector once ungrounded. Vessel is allowed to transit to a safe mooring location and must complete a safety inspection by a USCG Marine Inspector Prior to Movement and Carriage of Passengers. 46 CFR 176.840

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 17 August 2024
Resolution: No damage to vsl; inspected steering spaces and performed sea trial. All Sat.

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

Issued 17 December 2020 Resolved

On a vessel of more than 65 feet in length, the minimum capacity of the fire pump must be 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60 psi at the pump outlet. The pump outlet must be fitted with a pressure gauge. Provide pressure gauge at the pump outlet to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 January 2021
Resolved 14 January 2021
Resolution: Pressure gauge installed at the pump outlet, Witnessed test of fire pump; All Sat.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 6 April 2020 Resolved

Machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure and personnel injury. Submersible electric bilge pumps for small compartment under shaft seals are not operating as designed. This system is redundant in space which already has a fixed bilge system Repair to manufactures specifications.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2020
Resolved 16 July 2020
Resolution: Shaft seal containment sub pumps rewired, auto pump and float repaired to work properly.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 28 April 2019 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. The vessel experienced a loss of propulsion from its forward main engine while docking. The vessel was able to restart the engine and dock at Port Aransas dock 5. A technician has found the master cylinder to the brake shaft depleted which caused the shaft to stall the engine. They are troubleshooting the cause of the fluid loss. Vessel is allowed to get underway for purposes of troubleshooting only.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 April 2019
Resolution: Replaced faulty caliper with rebuilt unit.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm

Issued 31 January 2019 Resolved

The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. Prior to carrying passengers, the vessel's generator and applicable machinary must be inspected and tested to determine if alarm indications can be replicated.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 1 March 2019
Resolved 31 January 2019
Resolution: Number 2 generator pulley bearing was replaced; no alarm indications were present upon inspection.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator

Issued 11 September 2018 Resolved

On a vessel of at least 26 feet in length, a visual and audible alarm must be provided at the operating station to indicate a high water level in each normally unmanned space. During COI renewal bilge high level alarms were visual, but not audible at the operating station. Deficiency corrected on the spot.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 2 October 2018
Resolved 18 September 2018
Resolution: Vessel rep reconnected wiring and bilge high level alarm was audible as well as visual.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Openings to cargo area, doors, ... scuttles

Issued 2 July 2018 Resolved

On a vessel authorized to carry one or more vehicles, suitable chains, cables, or other barriers must be installed at the end of each vehicle runway. During damage survey after vessel casualty, the barrier gate allowing vehicles to load on and off the ramp was found damaged due to allision with the pier. Repairs must be made to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 July 2018
Resolution: Barrier gate repaired and operational check completed.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 2 July 2018 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its design limitations. During examination of reparis, it was found that the #2 engine lost propulsion while the vessel was entering its berthing causing the vessel to strike the pier and cause damage. Troubleshooting of the cause must take place and repairs must be made to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 July 2018
Resolution: Repairs made to #2 main diesel engine. Operational check complete.

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating

Issued 18 June 2018 Resolved

Barrier gate used to moor between vessel and loading/discharge area was damaged in collision between vessel and dock.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 June 2018
Resolved 2 July 2018
Resolution: Vehicle gate/ramp repaired. Operational checks complete.

Engineering › Engine Controls (Electric/Electronic) › Linkage

Issued 18 June 2018 Resolved

Vessel lost propulsion while crossing Aransas Pass. Vessel did not respond to command from Master during docking evolution and struck mooring location, damaging vessel.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 30 June 2018
Resolved 2 July 2018
Resolution: Repairs to main diesel engine complete. Operational checks complete.

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