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GRAPE APE

Towing Vessel · Built 1960s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named GRAPE APE

GRAPE APE is a 1969 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 50 inspections since 1991, most recently in June 2026, along with 3 deficiencies, 1 operational control, 1 with no removal date recorded and 11 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2025.

Records from 1991 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 June 2026.

Built
1969
Last inspected
9 June 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
50
Deficiencies
3 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
1 with no removal date recorded
Casualties
11 investigations · 2004–2025
Inspected with
22 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
521078
IMO number
8987060 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
WDD9650
MISLE id
101125
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368324270
Maury page id
psix-101125

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations12
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded34
Years with a record 22 calendar years (1991–2026)
The 50 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)71.5 ft × 26.0 ft × 7.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 162 / net 110
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBALLINGER MACHINE SHOP · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1969
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPHILADELPHIA, PA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 27 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it110 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
162 - 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

WDN9144MMSI 368324270 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 13 July 2023, expires 13 July 2033
WDD9650MMSI 367314440 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 September 2007, cancelled 5 July 2017
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 · 22

The Coast Guard recorded this vessel and the following in the same inspection activity — normally a tug and the barges in its tow. A recreational or unclassed hull in the same activity is held and not published, so it does not appear here: these lists are a floor, not a complete manifest.

GRITTY Towing Vessel · MISLE 165704 · 29 November 2025 · activity 8276969CAPTAIN HANK Towing Vessel · MISLE 172599 · 16 January 2021 · activity 7126020JAMES Freight Barge · MISLE 370237 · 16 January 2021 · activity 7126020RANGER Towing Vessel · MISLE 925216 · 16 January 2021 · activity 7126020HIGH ROLLER Towing Vessel · MISLE 99248 · 9 November 2020 · activity 7092183ADDISON ELISE Towing Vessel · MISLE 121041 · 9 November 2020 · activity 7092183DOUBLE SKIN 204 Tank Barge · MISLE 1128698 · 6 October 2013 · activity 4730654STATEN ISLAND Freight Barge · MISLE 45750 · 24 January 2011 · activity 3934100STATEN ISLAND Freight Barge · MISLE 45750 · 15 August 2010 · activity 3833259STATEN ISLAND Freight Barge · MISLE 45750 · 30 July 2010 · activity 3813904KRISTIN JOELLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 87376 · 30 July 2010 · activity 3813904STATEN ISLAND Freight Barge · MISLE 45750 · 15 May 2009 · activity 3475711NTC 50 Freight Barge · MISLE 50788 · 15 August 2006 · activity 2751393GDM 264 Unclassified · MISLE 41455 · 30 May 2006 · activity 2664620SC 120 Freight Barge · MISLE 46766 · 30 May 2006 · activity 2664620MORGAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 87451 · 30 May 2006 · activity 2664620SC 122 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 47478 · 16 March 2004 · activity 2026592VB 25 Tank Barge · MISLE 49461 · 15 May 2002 · activity 1617716ADDISON ELISE Towing Vessel · MISLE 121041 · 15 May 2002 · activity 1617716ELIZABETH ANNE Towing Vessel · MISLE 192220 · 15 May 2002 · activity 1617716DOUBLE SKIN 31 Tank Barge · MISLE 492191 · 20 October 2000 · activity 60484NTC 50 Freight Barge · MISLE 50788 · 2 May 2000 · activity 62368NDC 42 Tank Barge · MISLE 48398 · 12 September 1999 · activity 22466SC 146 Tank Barge · MISLE 44575 · 1 May 1996 · activity 67064DAVID M. KRAUSE Towing Vessel · MISLE 125869 · 1 May 1996 · activity 67064VB 41 Tank Barge · MISLE 48164 · 24 April 1996 · activity 67977VB 41 Tank Barge · MISLE 48164 · 20 March 1996 · activity 183731BETTY Towing Vessel · MISLE 91165 · 20 March 1996 · activity 183731NDC 42 Tank Barge · MISLE 48398 · 1 March 1996 · activity 151221SC 146 Tank Barge · MISLE 44575 · 18 January 1996 · activity 14369

Inspection history · 50

9 June 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8395947
29 November 2025 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8274976
29 November 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8276969
8 April 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8103281
2 April 2024 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7888508
2 April 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7888912
29 March 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7887069
7 February 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7862030
11 May 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7194240
16 January 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7126020
9 November 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7092183
10 April 2020 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6938007
26 February 2016 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5941013
6 October 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4730654
28 May 2013 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4604338
24 January 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3934100
15 August 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3833259
30 July 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3813904
23 February 2010 Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3686040
16 August 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3569572
15 May 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3475711
19 December 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CAPSTAN (WYTL 65601) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3118973
6 October 2006 MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2794876
15 August 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2751393
30 May 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2664620
10 December 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CAPSTAN (WYTL 65601) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2553296
22 September 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2499064
16 March 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2026592
17 June 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1631921
15 May 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1617716
19 December 2000 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 825372
4 December 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 14004
20 October 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 60484
2 May 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 62368
12 September 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 22466
24 August 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1637
8 December 1998 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 807702
27 November 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 209422
27 November 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 756177
2 October 1996 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1149866
24 June 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 932442
1 May 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 67064
24 April 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 67977
20 March 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 183731
1 March 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 151221
18 January 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 14369
29 November 1995 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 882118
4 April 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 19578
11 September 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 229114
14 August 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 526135

Deficiency record · 3

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 November 2025 Resolved
The owner and managing operator must ensure that the towing vessel is in compliance with this subchapter and other applicable laws and regulations at all times. Vessel reported losing its starboard side shaft while operating in the vicinity of Mantua Creek Anchorage. Vessel is required to conduct damage assessment and adequate repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO prior to towing operations. 46 CFR 137.120
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 December 2025
Resolution: Received TPO report attesting to satisfactory repairs and testing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 April 2024 Resolved
The owner and managing operator must ensure that the towing vessel is in compliance with this subchapter and other applicable laws and regulations at all times. Vessel struck an object while underway and experienced unusual sounds/propulsion response. Vessel is required to conduct damage assessment to the satisfaction of the TPO prior to towing operations.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 April 2024
Resolution: Received satisfactory TPO report.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 2 April 2024 Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. A navigation assessment entry must be recorded in the TVR, official log, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. Vessel failed to conduct/log navigation assessment prior to commencing operations on 02APR24.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 2 April 2024
Resolution: Provided DPA/crew training on required log entries.

Casualty record · 11

16 March 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2026592
30 May 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2664620
15 August 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2751393
16 August 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3569572
30 July 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3813904
15 August 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3833259
24 January 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3934100
6 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4730654
16 January 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7126020
2 April 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7888912
29 November 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8276969
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.

Recorded names · 1

DONNA KAY (2004–2013). 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.