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JAMES CHARLES
- Built
- 1970
- Last inspected
- 12 August 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 49 recorded · 1 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
12 August 2025
…with no type recorded17
Deficiencies
49 recorded · 1
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
20 calendar years (1986–2025)
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
526300
7042875
WDN9075
104826
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-104826
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)92.6 ft × 28.5 ft × 12.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 148 / net 100
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)92.6 ft × 28.5 ft × 12.9 ft
ITC tonnagegross 227 / net 68
BuilderHALTER MARINE SERVICE INC · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1970
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBOSTON, MA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 10 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it227 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
148 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
68 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
100 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
148 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
68 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
100 - 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.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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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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.
B. NO. 15 Tank Barge · MISLE 47068 · 21 April 2002 · activity 1609143MARY L. MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 66844 · 21 April 2002 · activity 1609143B. NO. 100 Tank Barge · MISLE 43642 · 20 November 1998 · activity 39203B. NO. 55 Tank Barge · MISLE 46327 · 11 August 1998 · activity 133701Inspection history · 35
12 August 2025
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8201948
6 December 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8044042
18 November 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8035268
1 May 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7905543
15 November 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7825135
17 August 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7770323
5 December 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7605774
7 April 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7427303
23 November 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7356461
6 March 2019
Hull Examination · Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6646663
25 February 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6631903
10 September 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6536865
24 May 2018
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6422473
28 July 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5198434
17 March 2011
MTSA Verification · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3966188
17 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3670569
7 August 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3558155
12 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3402579
12 December 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Northern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2839081
8 May 2002
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1617086
21 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1609143
4 December 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 803751
25 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 767466
10 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 210699
20 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 39203
25 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 797177
11 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 133701
10 December 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1123509
22 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 519069
25 July 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1380558
2 December 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 660925
31 May 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 137291
12 February 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1313448
10 February 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1322908
8 March 1986
Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MIO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 998338
Deficiency record · 49
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Means of escape
Issued 12 August 2025
No resolution recorded
Where practicable and except as provided in § 144.515, each space where crew may be quartered or normally employed must have at least two means of escape. Vessel's line locker fwd compartment which has a heat source in it does not have 02 means of escape. The existing hatch at the top of ladder cannot be opened from the inside and only opened from the outside. O/O to submit repair proposal to OCMI and correct prior to next credit dry dock.
46CFR144.500
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Both main diesel engines drive shaft connections to reduction gear does not have any covers/guard to prevent personal injury. O/O to install cover/guard to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
46CFR144.820
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 12 August 2025
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Port and starboard engine room air supply fire dampers did not close off air supply properly. Port damper had wastage on air scoop above engine resulting in several holes. Stbd damper actuator was binding and stopped the system from sealing properly and wastage was found where upper air supply funnel met the deck resulting in an approx 3 inch hole. O/O to affix permanent repairs to engine room air damper/ventilation system to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
46CFR144.605
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE SUITABLY INSTALLED TO PREVENT FROM COMING LOOSE. BILGE ALARM IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED.
46 CFR 143.400(e)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
RAILS OR EQUIPMENT PROTECTION MUST BE INSTALLED NEAR PERIPHERY OF ALL DECKS. GAPS IN HANDRAILS FOR LADDER ACCESS ARE MISSING SAFETY CHAINS.
46 CFR 144.800(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
AN EXPOSED HAZARD SUCH AS ROTATING MACHINERY MUST BE PROTECTED BY A COVER, GUARD, OR RAIL. STARBOARD MAIN ENGINE AUX. DRIVE SHAFT WAS MISSING COVER.
46 CFR 144.820
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 18 November 2024
Resolved
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS MUST FUNCTION PROPERLY. GROUND DETECTION CIRCUIT LIGHT REQUIRED REPAIR.
46 CFR 143.400(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 15 November 2023
Resolved
"each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires." Fire detection in the engine room would not alarm when attempting to test. Vessel must operate with a permanently manned engine room until deficiency has been rectified.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 5 December 2022
Resolved
Vessel did not have the required amount and type of flares.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 December 2022
Resolved
BMDE's need lagging on the hot side of the turbo(s)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 December 2022
Resolved
BMDE's have wire nuts installed on the fwd side of engines.
Needs proper connections.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 5 December 2022
Resolved
Stbd engine has dead-ended wires that need to be removed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 5 December 2022
Resolved
Stbd Gen had Crankcase vac hose that blew oil onto the intake filter. Hose needs to be re-routed to the bilge.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 December 2022
Resolved
Switchboard has lights that do not energize.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 5 December 2022
Resolved
Engine space needs emergency lighting.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 November 2021
Resolved
Chaffed wire to #1 Bilge pump. Needs to be replaced.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 November 2021
Resolved
Phase Ground on Pnl in E/R.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 November 2021
Resolved
Electrical test lights on Switchboard Pnl INOP.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 23 November 2021
Resolved
Proper E/R ventilation closures need to be affixed.
-Current config has ventilation held open by polypro line with the idea that in the event of a fire, the line will melt, closing the damper.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 23 November 2021
Resolved
PRV's for all air tanks need to be bench tested.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 10 September 2018
Resolved
The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) Improper Length and Beam,(2) Zero Draft.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Pressure
Issued 17 March 2011
Resolved
Provide documentation that fire pump meets required specs or install new pump that does.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
Master was unfamiliar with the company's Drug and Alcohol program. The master must be trained on the requirements of the company's employee assistance program (EAP). LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: EAP Training Requirements
Operations/Management › Casualty Reporting/Post-Casualty Actions › Notice of Marine Casualty
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
Master was unfamiliar with the Marine Casualty reporting requirements. Master shall be trained on the requirements for determination and reporting of marine casualties. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Notice of Marine Casualty
Deck/Cargo › Mooring/Anchoring › Mooring Line/Hawser
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
The towline rub rail on the stern was damaged and appeared to be chaffing the towline. Repair/replace the towline rub rail to eliminate chaffing and reduce potential for hanging up the towline.
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
Crew had not conducted drills & familiarization training iaw 46 CFR 245 & 355. Company must ensure that the crew is conducting and recording training for emergency response onboard the vessel. Company should establish a procedure for training and documentation. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Fire
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Navigation Underway, Towing Vessels
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
Vessel did not have a voyage plan as required by 33 CFR 165.100. Company shall ensure that voyage plans are completed iaw 33 CFR 165.100(d)(3).
Operations/Management › Port and Waterways Safety › Notice of Arrival, General
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
Master was not aware of tests and inspections that must be completed upon embarkation on a voyage of 24 hours ormore or when a new master or operator assumes command (upon relief). Company shall ensure that master conducts & documents the tests and inspections required under 33 CFR 164.80.
Construction/Loadline › Structures › Transverse Bulkhead
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
The bulkhead between the forward hold and the forward water tank (fresh/salt ballast) was weeping. This weepage makes the condition of the vessel a hazard to the crew. The company should gauge and repair/replace forward bulhead of the forward storage hold.
Fire Fighting › Combustible Materials › Paints/Varnishes/Other Finishes
Issued 8 May 2002
Resolved
Large quantities of paint and solvents were stored in the forward storage hold and in the midship passageway.This condition makes the vessel a hazard to it's crew. The company should remove flammable/combustible liquids from vessel or store them in a space rotected by a fixed extinguishing system.
Lifesaving
Issued 25 August 1998
Resolved
Place lagging on port and starboard generator exhaust pipe expansion joints.
Documentation
Issued 25 August 1998
Resolved
Have onboard a waste management plan as required.
Unknown
Issued 25 August 1998
Resolved
Display the homeport on stern of vessel as required.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 25 August 1998
Resolved
Place machinery guards on air compressors located on starboard side of engine room.
Electrical
Issued 25 August 1998
Resolved
Place a cover on battery box in engine room.
Navigation
Issued 25 August 1998
Resolved
Ensure the towline records required by 33 C.F.R. 164.74 are available for inspection by the Coast Guard as required.
Lifesaving
Issued 25 August 1998
Resolved
Ensure the vessels emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) has been properly registered with N.O.A.A. and has decal affixed to the device as required.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 25 August 1998
Resolved
Install a fixed piping system to allow the discharge of waste oil to a reception facility as required by 33 C.F.R. 155.410
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 25 August 1998
Resolved
Place onboard installation, operation, and maintenance instruction for the marine sanitation device as required by 33 C.F.R. 159.57
Navigation
Issued 25 August 1998
Resolved
Ensure the tests and inspections required by 33 C.F.R. 164.80 are completedand logged as required.
Navigation
Issued 25 August 1998
Resolved
Ensure all charts of the area to be transitted are currently corrected as required.
Navigation
Issued 10 December 1997
Resolved
PLACE A BELL ON THE VESSEL AS REQUIRED.
Electrical
Issued 10 December 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE COVERS FOR LIGHTS.
Documentation
Issued 10 December 1997
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Documentation
Issued 10 December 1997
Resolved
HAVE ONBOARD A VALID FCC LICENSE AS REQUIRED.
Lifesaving
Issued 10 December 1997
Resolved
HAVE LIFERAFT INSPECTED/TESTED AS REQUIRED.
Documentation
Issued 10 December 1997
Resolved
PROVIDE EVIDENCE THE VESSEL PARTICIPATES IN DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING.
Fire Fighting
Issued 10 December 1997
Resolved
HAVE FIXED FIREFIGHTING SYSTEM INSPECTED AS REQUIRED.
Documentation
Issued 10 December 1997
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Recorded names · 1
PEGGY WINSLOW (2002–2019). 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
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