Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 12 June 2025.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.2 ft × 22.1 ft × 6.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 87 / net 59
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderORTIS BROS BOAT CO · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1969
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portSABULA, IA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 11 June 2026 · expires 30 June 2027
Service, as the file records itTowing Vessel
Hull formpowered (Maury's inference from propulsion, hull shape, material and length, rule hf-1; not a recorded fact)
Tonnage as PSIX records it59 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
87 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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.
Inspection history · 12
12 June 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8157683
4 September 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7996189
18 October 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7810486
19 July 2022
Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7490643
30 December 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5792153
26 June 2012
DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4357610
19 August 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3832103
19 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2723136
8 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 215244
21 February 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 172039
21 February 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 220602
16 July 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 231282
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 12 June 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must Be maintained to ensure proper operation. Port generator prime mover had a ruptured flexible cooling line. Replace damaged flexible cooling line and
ensure it is free from moving components.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2025
Resolved 25 June 2025
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 12 June 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Vessel was not utilizing latest version of navigation charts, update on board charts to newest (2020) version.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2025
Resolved 25 June 2025
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 4 September 2024
Resolved
Vessel must have operational navigation lights. Vessels aft light was not operational.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 6 November 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 November 2023
Resolved
Vessel is required to have an adequate supply of PFD's onboard to match number of persons allowed on the vessel. Vessel did not have adequate number of PFD's onboard. Place 10 USCG adult approved PFD's onboard the vessel.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 November 2023
Resolved 12 December 2023
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 7 November 2023
Resolved
Vessel is required to have an installed or portable bilge/dewatering pump onboard. Vessel doesn't have the required pump. Place pump onboard IAW applicable reg.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 7 November 2023
Resolved 14 December 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 7 November 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems onboard must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel's #1 steering starter did not operate correctly. Repair / replace the faulty starter.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2023
Resolved 8 December 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 7 November 2023
Resolved
Vessel's flywheels are exposed on the MDEs. Vessel is required to have guards, covers, or rails to ensure the safety of the crew. Place applicable guards, covers, or rails on the flywheels.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2023
Resolved 8 December 2023
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 7 November 2023
Resolved
Vessel is to have sufficient lighting suitable for marine environment provided within crew working / living spaces. Vessel does not have sufficient lighting in the engine room. Install additional emergency light or tape in the engine room.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2023
Resolved 8 December 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 November 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. STBD aft hydraulic steering hose, showing signs of wear (cracking). Renew hydraulic hose.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2023
Resolved 8 December 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 November 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Hydraulic piping elbow STBD side near house making contact with deck, beginning to cause chaffing to hydraulic piping.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2023
Resolved 8 December 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 7 November 2023
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must, be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. On board life rings port and STBD, side of pilot house, markings are worn.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 7 December 2023
Resolved 8 December 2023
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 19 July 2022
Resolved
Towing vessels of 26 feet or more and more than 600 HP, engaged in commercial service must have a Coast Guard type-approved AIS Class A device on board. The vessel's AIS is inoperable.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 August 2022
Resolved 11 August 2022
Resolution: Verified the AIS was operable and was transmitting and receiving vessel data.