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BENJAMIN RIDGWAY
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 22 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 38 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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 Towing Vessel class in Maury's sources begin in 1980.
Inspection record
Last inspected
22 July 2026
…with no type recorded4
Deficiencies
38 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
16 calendar years (1993–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
not do.
Identity
521533
WDL2828
101426
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-101426
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)48.3 ft × 18.1 ft × 7.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 39 / net 27
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderS.B.A. SHIPYARD, INC. · MERMENTAU, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCLEVELAND, OH
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 15 August 2025 · expires 30 September 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 it27 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
39 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
39 - 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 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 4
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.
STONE EXPLORER Towing Vessel · MISLE 182496 · 26 July 1996 · activity 50261GM-42 Freight Barge · MISLE 379555 · 13 June 1995 · activity 154999COMMANDER Freight Barge · MISLE 43392 · 15 October 1993 · activity 188846DAVID E Towing Vessel · MISLE 85943 · 15 October 1993 · activity 188846Inspection history · 19
22 July 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8442444
30 July 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8198118
15 July 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7958643
12 June 2023
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7704249
26 July 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7516084
7 September 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7306396
10 November 2020
Periodic Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7093054
14 November 2019
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6855682
8 October 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6827521
24 May 2018
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6431262
26 March 2014
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4823493
26 August 2013
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4697286
19 December 2012
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4505081
26 November 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Marblehead · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4491646
29 August 2012
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4425091
5 December 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3374803
26 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 50261
13 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 154999
15 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CLEVELAND · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 188846
Deficiency record · 38
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
Life Floats shall be stenciled with the vessel's name in a contrasting color to the hull, in 4" block letters. Apply appropriate markings to the life float within 14 days.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquids. The Starboard generator has a fuel leak at the fuel filter which must be repaired prior to departure.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 12 June 2023
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 428* F, must be insulated. Install appropriate insulation onto turobo charger outlet piping prior to departure.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
The bowls on the fuel filters are made of plastic and must be replaced with metalic bowls.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 September 2021
Resolved
Overcharged portable fire extinguisher must be serviced, to bring it back to within acceptable limits.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 20 November 2020
Resolved
Vessel is equipped with two (02) 2 person skiffs for lifesaving, total capacity is for four (04) persons. COI is for six (06) total persons. Vessel operations permitted with not more than four (04) total persons on board not more than three (03) miles from shore.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
The installed fire detection operation and servicing is unknown. No evidence or record of maintenance and servicing could be presented. Provide evidence of annual servicing and testing prior to operating vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
Oil storage containers observed in engine room. Flammable and combustible products must not be stored in machinery spaces unless they are stored in a suitable, approved container that meets the requirements of
46 CFR 142.225
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifeboats
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
Vessel uses a skiff as a survival craft. Skiff does not have a capacity plate to determine if it is capable to accommodate the total number of persons permitted on board IAW the COI.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
Vessel has three (03) Type I Lifejackets on board. Vessel is certificated for 6 total persons. Vessel is restricted to carry not more than three (03) persons on board at any time.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
Vessel has an installed 406MHz EPRIB that has an expired battery and expired float free device. EPIRB and float free arrangement must be serviced and updated.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
Inadequate quantity of required of Visual Distress Signals on board and one (01) is expired. Provide required quantity of non-expired Visual Distress Signals.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
Emergency Fuel Stop Valve is located and the water separator assemblies with approximately 8 foot of flexible hose from source to valve. The valve must installed in the fuel piping directly outside of the fuel oil supply tank and capable of being remotely operated.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
Fuel Storage Tank Vent Pipe not properly outfitted with appropriate flame screen. vent pipe shall be fitted with a 30-by-30 mesh corrosion-resistant flame screen.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
No evidence that the fuel system requirements are being met through proper filtration and operation. Provide evidence of a documented fuel system maintenance plan to ensure proper operation of the system.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
No evidence presented that vessels stability is satisfactory for an existing vessel. Provide evidence that vessel stability is satisfactory and that vessel owner and master can attest to satisfactory history, handling characteristics, and operations.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
No evidence of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or display of informational material or hot-line telephone number. Provide evidence of EAP and posting of educational materials and hot-line.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
No evidence that personnel records, safety orientation for crew members and non-crewmembers, emergency drills and instructions, training requirements, or the identification and mitigation of health and safety hazards or being conducted. Establish Crew Safety requirements in accordance with 46 CFR 140 Subpart D.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
Installed Automatic Identification System (AIS) does broadcasting correct vessel information. Provide evidence that AIS is broadcasting correct vessel information.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
Port Generator start battery is not properly secured. Secure battery to prevent movement and protect from falling objects.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
Electrical Distribution Panels are not properly labeled with current and voltage. Electrical equipment shall me marked with respective current and voltage.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
Electrical distribution panel breakers not properly identified. Individual circuit breakers must be labeled with description of correct equipment they serve.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 13 November 2020
Resolved
No evidence that engine room mechanical ventilation operates or shutdowns properly in an engine fire emergency. Provide proof that ventilation system operates and shutdowns properly and that crew is trained in operation and shutdown procedures.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
There is excessive oil accumulation in the engine room bilge, as well as oil soaked rags stuffed in the MDE. Minimize fire hazard to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
There is no Health and Safety Plan in place. Company must draft and implement Safety Plan in accordance with 46CFR140.500
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Life buoys are deteriorated and in need of replacement.
When replaced, two (2) must have approved float lights and one (1) must have required line attached.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Type I PFDs must have personal marker lights (PML) and whistles attached and the Type V PFDs must have PMLs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
While there are gauges at the operating station for the Main Diesel Engines, there is only a visual alarm light for the STBD MDE. Install required alarms and monitoring devices IAW 46 CFR 143.230.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
The fire ax's handle is rotted and in need of replacement.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
An outdated Towing Vessel Record was presented (last entry November 2016) so there is no record of entries documenting required operational events like; Safety Orientations, Crew Training, and Drills, or Navigational Assessments, and changes of watch and crew on board.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Electrical breakers were found taped in the opened position. Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
Attended vessel to conduct an Annual Inspection finding that the COI was invalid since the inspection was two months past its due date, along with multiple administrative , and safety deficiencies. Vessel must complete a satisfactory Annual Inspection prior to movement.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 November 2020
Resolved
No documented evidence of towing equipment is being inspected. Records for towing gear inspections and testing shall be developed and kept in accordance with 46 CFR 140.801, 140.805 and 140.820.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 8 October 2019
Resolved
System needs reprogramed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 October 2019
Resolved
Life jackets and immersion suits need to be labled with the companies name.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 October 2019
Resolved
Manager was not familiar with how to test alarms and shutdowns.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 19 December 2012
Resolved
Company has no record of MIS report submission. 2012 MIS report must be submitted no later than March 15, 2013.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Random
Issued 19 December 2012
Resolved
DOT and non-DOT employee random testing are not being maintained in separate pools in accordance with 49 CFR 40.13.
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