DON BOLING

Towing Vessel · Built 2000s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

Built: 2009
Last inspected: 9 March 2025
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 32
Deficiencies: 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 15 other vessels

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 9 March 2025

Recorded inspections32

…physical examinations11

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded17

Deficiencies 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 12 calendar years (2012–2025)

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

1224033

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WDL2870

1048477

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-1048477

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)157.0 ft × 48.0 ft × 11.3 ft

Registered tonnagegross 907 / net 617

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)157.0 ft × 48.0 ft × 11.3 ft

ITC tonnagegross 1,097 / net 329

BuilderGULF ISLAND LLC · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2009

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg

DocumentationValid · issued 15 September 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 it1097 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
907 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
329 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
617 - 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 15

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.

Inspection history · 32

9 March 2025 TPO Audit

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8095164

25 February 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8084569

25 February 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8140737

8 January 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8060059

26 September 2024 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8009952

24 May 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7918127

18 May 2024 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7914696

11 July 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7776727

21 June 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7753825

16 February 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7644525

6 February 2023 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7633020

6 February 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7636558

5 January 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7620182

2 November 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7588157

1 June 2021 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7212656

10 May 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7194354

4 November 2020 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7089863

4 November 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7093874

1 October 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7070119

28 December 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6886501

16 October 2019 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6836531

4 June 2019 TPO Audit

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6763032

16 May 2019 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6770462

22 April 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6668481

5 March 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6366392

6 February 2018 Administration · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6351113

5 December 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6052649

3 April 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5847009

3 November 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5764313

21 May 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5131317

11 April 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4854247

18 January 2012 DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4227966

Deficiency record · 4

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 25 February 2025 Resolved

While transiting the Lower Mississippi River, the starboard main engine began showing high temperature readings resulting in a shutdown of the main. Cause of the overheating is unknown. 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. Prior to Movement, repair damaged section of exhaust piping to the satisfaction of the TPO. Prior to movement, determine the cause of the high temperature, and affect permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO. Following the clearance by the TPO, submit the tech report, closeout letter, and final report from the TPO to the issuing CG office for final review and closure.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 February 2025
Resolved 27 February 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence via TPO that proper repairs were made and tested satisfactorily.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 8 January 2025 Resolved

Machinery 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. It was reported that the exhaust insulation for stbd engine caught fire. Fire was extinguished quickly with onboard FF equipment. Prove proper operation of stbd engine prior to resuming service.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 January 2025
Resolution: Received TPO report (attached)

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery

Issued 8 January 2025 Resolved

Each exhasut pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Insulation was damaged in the fire noted above. Renew within 14 days to the satisfaction of TPO.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 January 2025
Resolved 14 January 2025
Resolution: Received TVIB report and pictures attesting to the satisfactory repair of the exhaust manifold lagging.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 18 May 2024 Resolved

Following high temp cylinder readings, damage to exhaust piping was found. Damaged produced significant exhaust leak. 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. Prior to Movement, repair damaged section of exhaust piping to the satisfaction of the TPO.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 May 2024
Resolved 18 May 2024
Resolution: TPO submitted asatisfactory evidence of repairs and testing to the affected system IAW the CG-835

Ownership record

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