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GOLDEN EAGLE

GOLDEN EAGLE is a 1969 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 1996, most recently in November 2024, along with 22 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2015.

Records from 1996 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 12 November 2024.

Built
1969
Last inspected
12 November 2024
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WDI5957
100997
Flag
UNITED STATES
367713740 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-100997

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded7
Years with a record 20 calendar years (1996–2024)
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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 September 2026 from PSIX. Every field on this page was recorded by the Coast Guard. Records for the Towing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)42.5 ft × 14.0 ft × 5.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 27 / net 18
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
Builderbuilder not recorded · LEAVENWORTH, KS, UNITED STATES · built 1969
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 November 2025 · expires 30 November 2026
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 it18 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
27 - 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.

Radio station licence

WDI5957MMSI 367713740 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 February 2016, cancelled 11 April 2026
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.

Inspected as a tow unit · 5

Inspection history · 31

12 November 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8033846
21 February 2024 Drydock Extension · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7868944
10 May 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7671542
21 April 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7431873
27 April 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7168922
20 November 2020 Special Consideration
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7100605
6 May 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6943277
19 October 2018 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6565593
15 December 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6334856
25 April 2017 Spot Check (Safety) · Administration
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6132928
27 April 2016 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5864733
4 November 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5757337
16 April 2015 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5104024
15 April 2014 Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4840216
5 July 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4647413
7 May 2013 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4586391
1 May 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4299005
15 September 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4149821
14 September 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4149729
9 May 2011 Uninspected Other · DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4007630
15 June 2010 DAPI Audit · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3767447
21 July 2009 Uninspected Other · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3542479
3 July 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3535457
30 April 2008 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3197349
21 May 2007 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2951537
26 June 2005 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2403265
18 May 2005 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2361365
3 January 2005 Uninspected Other · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2267822
6 December 2001 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1478778
27 November 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 658943
1 November 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 397876

Deficiency record · 22

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 10 May 2023 Resolved
For vessels other than those covered in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and starboard bow and the stern of the vessel. The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel - may be made by the use of any means and materials which result in durable markings, must be made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals not less than four inches in height. Vessel was not marked with hailing port or vessel name at stern.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 June 2023
Resolved 12 June 2023
Resolution: Vessel properly marked with hailing port & vessel's name.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 21 April 2022 Resolved
Alarm setpoints and pressure vessel relief valves required to be tested twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. The last test of alarm setpoints and pressure vessel relief valve was completed prior to 28 March 2019.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 May 2022
Resolved 3 May 2022
Resolution: Vessel representative provided copy of logs showing proper completion of required tests.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved
Install means of closure for all engine room ventilation openings.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Vent closures fabricated and employed on vessel.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved
Log entry for monthly fire drills in Towing Vessel Record (TVR) to include date, description of drill/scenario, and persons involved.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Log included proper entry of required fire drills.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved
Ensure lifeline attached to body of ring buoy.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Lifeline properly attached to body of ring buoy.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved
Locate fire axe so that it is readily accessible for use from the exterior of the vessel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Fire axe located on exterior, inboard side of starboard tow knee.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved
Ensure monthly testing and inspection of portable fire extinguishers are conducted in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10 & properly logged.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Monthly inspection Portable fire extinguishers properly logged.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved
Properly attach approved light floats to two ring buoys.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Two ring buoys equipped with approved light floats.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved
Outfit vessel with a bilge pump for emergency de-watering meeting requirements of 46 CFR 143.275.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Vessel outfitted with new portable dewatering pump and sufficient hose.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved
Training records did not show safety orientation training topics (10 topics) had been provided to crew.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Training records amended to include all ten safety orientation training topics and to document that each crewmember received training.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved
Training records did not show navigation safety training requirements (6 requirements) had been provided to non-credentialed mariners.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Training records amended to include all six navigation safety training topics and to document that each non-licensed crewmember received training.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved
Properly document safety orientation training (def. #11) & other crew training (to include nav safety training, def. #12) with training date(s), description, names & signature of individual(s) providing training, & names of individual(s) receiving training.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Log updated to include documentation of crew training.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved
Properly equip the auxiliary generator engine with gauges at the machinery location (include the following gauges: engine lubricating oil pressure, engine RPM, and engine cooling water temperature).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Generator equipped with oil pressure, engine RPM, and engine cooling water temperature gauges.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 1 March 2019 Resolved
Install hand grab on port side of main deck just aft of the engine room door.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Hand grab installed on port side of main deck just aft of the engine room door.
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 6 December 2001 Resolved
The labeling for the fuel shutoff valve was lacking the instruction for operation of the valve. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Label
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 January 2002
Resolved 4 May 2004
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Control Panel
Issued 6 December 2001 Resolved
The vessels fixed fire detection system was lacking a cetification letter from a registered professional engineer.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 January 2002
Resolved 4 May 2004
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 6 December 2001 Resolved
Vessel was lacking a placard for the general alarm that was legible from a short distance.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 January 2002
Resolved 4 May 2004
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Arrival/Departure Tests
Issued 6 December 2001 Resolved
Vessel was lacking a pre-sailing checklist.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 January 2002
Resolved 4 May 2004
Documentation › Safety Management System › Emergency Drill/Exercise Programs
Issued 6 December 2001 Resolved
Vessel is not conducting required fire drills.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 January 2002
Resolved 4 May 2004
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 6 December 2001 Resolved
Vessel is not conducting required weekly tests of general alarm.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 January 2002
Resolved 4 May 2004
Documentation
Issued 1 November 1996 Resolved
The pilot of the vessel did not have his original operators license onboard.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 November 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Unknown
Issued 1 November 1996 Resolved
The official number was not permanently marked on an interior structural part of the hull.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 December 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past

Casualty record · 5

3 July 2009Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · activity 3535457
14 September 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4149729
15 September 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4149821
5 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 dead · activity 4647413
4 November 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5757337
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.