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FRANK PITZ
FRANK PITZ is a 1970 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 7 inspections since 2010, most recently in June 2025, along with 8 deficiencies.
Records from 2010 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 18 June 2025.
- Built
- 1970
- Last inspected
- 18 June 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 8 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
18 June 2025
Deficiencies
8 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
6 calendar years (2010–2025)
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
524004
WDJ7521
103079
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-103079
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)41.5 ft × 18.0 ft × 5.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 43 / net 29
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderST LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES · built 1970
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 2 June 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it43 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
29 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
29 - 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 1980 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspection history · 7
18 June 2025
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8152721
23 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8117961
31 August 2023
TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7799316
18 March 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7422222
12 July 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7253965
21 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6842012
22 November 2010
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3896178
Deficiency record · 8
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 July 2021
Resolved
Fire-detection systems - each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. During inspection fire detection panel activated a fault alarm. Prove proper operation of the fire detection system to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 July 2021
Resolved
The vessels fire detection panel has a auxiliary strobe light mounted in the pilothouse potentially causing a hazardous situation either blinding the Master and/or the audio alarm noise level preventing clear communications during an emergency. Remove strobe light and any electrical hazards preventing shock.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 12 July 2021
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. Generator engine exhaust piping system has a crack in the pipe near the engine. Prove proper operation of generator engine with no exhaust leak to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 12 July 2021
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of 46 CFR199.190 of this chapter. Inspection found no records/logs of monthly lifesaving equipment being inspected. Prove to the Coast Guard marine inspector that future inspections will be recorded/logged.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 30 June 2020
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with an illuminated magnetic compass. During inspection compass was not wired to be illuminated. Prove to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector that the compass can illuminated.
During the 14 day period to rectify deficiency vessel can not operate at night.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 30 June 2020
Resolved
The compass must be readable from each operating station. Compass unit was in a location that limited it’s visibility if the forward pilothouse window was hinge open/up. Relocate compass and prove to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector that the compass unit is readable.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 30 June 2020
Resolved
The accurate input and upkeep of all AIS data fields and system updates. Vessel’s FCC assigned call sign did not match what was being broadcasted on the vessel's AIS unit. Prove to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector that the AIS is broadcasting FCC assigned call sign.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 30 June 2020
Resolved
The semi-portable fire-extinguisher located on the aft deck; was found that the hose could not reach all areas in the engine room resulting in not being able to fully protect the engine room. Relocate semi-portable fire-extinguisher, secure IAW 46CFR142.230(c) and prove to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector that the engine room is fully protected.
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
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