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COVINGTON

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named COVINGTON · KIRBY INLAND MARINE, LP operator of record, 2023

COVINGTON is a 1970 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 61 inspections since 1988, most recently in August 2025, along with 11 deficiencies and 15 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2023.

Records from 1988 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 19 August 2025.

Built
1970
Last inspected
19 August 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
61
Deficiencies
11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
15 investigations · 2002–2023
Inspected with
27 other vessels
Also recorded as
2 other names

Identity

US Official No.
526874
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDC2719
MISLE id
105257
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368119060
Maury page id
psix-105257

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations15
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded45
Years with a record 23 calendar years (1988–2025)
The 61 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)103.5 ft × 32.2 ft × 10.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 369 / net 251
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBIG RIVER SHIPBUILDERS INC. · VICKSBURG, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1970
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portCOVINGTON, KY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 23 October 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it369 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
251 - 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 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

WDL3179MMSI 368119060 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 1 November 2019, expires 1 November 2029
WDC2719MMSI 366996770 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 November 2014, cancelled 19 September 2019
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 · 27

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.

CC9111 Freight Barge · MISLE 1713593 · 1 February 2022 · activity 7389589WAYNE C Towing Vessel · MISLE 198392 · 3 March 2021 · activity 7149603MISS ADELINE Towing Vessel · MISLE 202312 · 5 January 2014 · activity 4777930STC 3033T Tank Barge · MISLE 427193 · 5 January 2014 · activity 4777930KIRBY 28044 Tank Barge · MISLE 807368 · 5 January 2014 · activity 4777930KIRBY 13021B Tank Barge · MISLE 997296 · 5 January 2014 · activity 4777930KIRBY 32005B Tank Barge · MISLE 1056436 · 5 January 2014 · activity 4777930BLUEFISH Industrial Vessel · MISLE 137771 · 3 August 2011 · activity 4103962DIMMIT Towing Vessel · MISLE 450674 · 3 August 2011 · activity 4103962CBC 197 Tank Barge · MISLE 400634 · 15 August 2010 · activity 3885467COUSHATTA Towing Vessel · MISLE 437096 · 15 August 2010 · activity 3885467KIRBY 31300 Tank Barge · MISLE 50407 · 28 February 2007 · activity 2879839MARNE B Towing Vessel · MISLE 114019 · 28 February 2007 · activity 2879839KIRBY 28720 Tank Barge · MISLE 867370 · 28 February 2007 · activity 2879839KIRBY 31300 Tank Barge · MISLE 50407 · 27 February 2007 · activity 2879456MARNE B Towing Vessel · MISLE 114019 · 27 February 2007 · activity 2879456PAT CHASE Towing Vessel · MISLE 122536 · 27 February 2007 · activity 2879456JEFFREY J. Towing Vessel · MISLE 142729 · 27 February 2007 · activity 2879456KIRBY 27302 Tank Barge · MISLE 48639 · 11 October 2002 · activity 1690035KIRBY 27302 Tank Barge · MISLE 48639 · 24 August 2000 · activity 66611KIRBY 27302 Tank Barge · MISLE 48639 · 14 February 2000 · activity 189011KIRBY 29901 Tank Barge · MISLE 46728 · 15 December 1996 · activity 83220OMR 1874 Tank Barge · MISLE 47694 · 15 December 1996 · activity 83220ANDREW CARGILL MACMILLAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 132895 · 15 December 1996 · activity 83220RF 507 Freight Barge · MISLE 138030 · 15 December 1996 · activity 83220AEP 3220 Freight Barge · MISLE 420433 · 15 December 1996 · activity 83220OMR 2578 Tank Barge · MISLE 49462 · 8 July 1996 · activity 20091SCC-90 Tank Barge · MISLE 45120 · 20 May 1994 · activity 6952N.M.S. NO. 1951 Tank Barge · MISLE 48455 · 20 May 1994 · activity 6952KIRBY 31300 Tank Barge · MISLE 50407 · 20 May 1994 · activity 6952SCC-95 Tank Barge · MISLE 50839 · 20 May 1994 · activity 6952SONNY COOK Towing Vessel · MISLE 112495 · 20 May 1994 · activity 6952SONNY COOK Towing Vessel · MISLE 112495 · 20 May 1994 · activity 64349

Inspection history · 61

19 August 2025 COI Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8213129
6 October 2024 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8015592
25 June 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7942194
19 September 2023 Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7797799
28 August 2023 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7778421
27 August 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7778639
1 June 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7704699
2 August 2022 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7522850
2 August 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7523916
30 June 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7491592
1 February 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7389589
30 September 2021 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7323656
30 September 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7522904
12 September 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7313872
24 June 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7234835
3 March 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7149603
5 February 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7136533
27 May 2020 Initial Certification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6961605
5 January 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4777930
13 March 2013 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4548472
3 August 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4103962
14 May 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4011166
14 May 2011 Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4011227
16 April 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3988821
15 August 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3885467
2 April 2010 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3708033
28 February 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2879839
27 February 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2879456
28 September 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2789223
23 March 2006 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2606803
11 March 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2022825
24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996221
11 October 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1690035
29 July 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1654230
25 May 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1622644
4 February 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1483720
24 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 66611
14 February 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 189011
15 November 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2302
23 September 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 767967
2 September 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 209691
21 April 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 209896
21 April 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 756619
8 January 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 769165
14 November 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 209690
15 December 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 83220
4 December 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 169966
18 October 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 725651
10 October 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 73216
23 August 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 115749
8 July 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 20091
16 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 758132
9 May 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 201129
28 December 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188055
23 November 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 44633
18 July 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 725646
17 July 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 49437
20 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6952
20 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 64349
12 March 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 322025
22 January 1988 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 320974

Deficiency record · 11

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 19 August 2025 Resolved
Paint draft marks to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 2 October 2025
Resolved 2 October 2025
Resolution: Draft Marks painted white.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 25 June 2024 Resolved
During inspection of steering gear the MI observed the port and starboard rudders have excessive play. Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of th towing vessel and the safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Conduct maintenance and repair to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 October 2024
Resolved 6 October 2024
Resolution: Received objective evidence from C&B Safety and compliance department, scanned into documents
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 28 August 2023 Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. VSL has hull damage to STBD area just aft of bow resulting in ingress of water and subsequent flooding of storage area. VSL required to proceed to a shipyard in Hebron, KY as per approved transit plan emailed 27AUG2023 for troubleshooting and repairs to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard. Contact Sector Ohio Valley Duty Marine Inspector at [phone withheld] when repairs are completed and before placing the vessel back into service.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 November 2023
Resolution: MI Conducted final weld inspection see activity 7797799 for details
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 August 2022 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. The vessel reported an issue with the starboard main diesel engine. Prove proper operation of the propulsion machinery prior to movement.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 2 August 2022
Resolved 3 August 2022
Resolution: Repairs completed to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 June 2022 Resolved
Switchboard panel does not have an interlock for generators. Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide safe operations of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard. Provide interlock on switchboard panel for generators that prevent both generators of being brought online at the same time to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 July 2022
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Interlock installed
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 30 June 2022 Resolved
Flammable cabinet was not secured to bulkhead or deck and could easily tipped over. If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move. Secure flammable cabinet to the vessel so it does not move to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 July 2022
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Flammable cabinet secured.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 30 June 2022 Resolved
The alarm in the pilot house for the pilot house alerter system did not alarm during the operational test. Vessel that are over 65 feet in length and have alternating watches shall have a pilot house alerter system. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 August 2022
Resolved 29 August 2022
Resolution: Witnessed satisfcatory operation of new pilot house alerter system
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 30 September 2021 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation. Vessels STBD steering ram failed. Make permanent repairs to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 September 2021
Resolved 30 September 2021
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fixed fire extinguishing installation
Issued 24 June 2021 Resolved
Fixed fire extignusher was expired.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 24 June 2021
Resolved 29 July 2021
Resolution: Equipment was outdated and could not be serviced. Owner removed fixed fire system for galley stove.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 24 June 2021 Resolved
Engine room doors on port and starboard side did not open and close properly and the door handle was broken. Closure devises must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations which may allow water to enter the vessel. Conduct repairs so that the port and starboard engine room doors with open and shut freely and the doors handles are repaired or replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 July 2021
Resolved 29 July 2021
Resolution: New Port and Starboard doors were installed.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 3 June 2020 Resolved
Vessel is fitted with day tank but does not have a low fuel level alarm. Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an essential system develops problems that require attention. The day tank must be fitted with a low fuel level alarm that must be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm at the operating station may be a summary alarm but the specific condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location. Provide day tank with low fuel level alarm as per 46 CFR 143.230(a)(7) to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 July 2020
Resolved 11 June 2020
Resolution: Received objective evidence the low level alarm on day tank tank was installed.

Casualty record · 15

4 February 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1483720
11 March 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2022825
27 February 2007Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at LOCK AND DAM 52 · activity 2879456
28 February 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at LOCK AND DAM 52 · activity 2879839
15 August 2010Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3885467
16 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3988821
14 May 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4011166
5 January 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4777930
5 February 2021Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 7136533
3 March 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at MARKLAND · activity 7149603
12 September 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at NEWBURGH LOCK AND DAM · activity 7313872
30 September 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7522904
1 February 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7389589
2 August 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7523916
27 August 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7778639
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 · 2

MARTHA MAY (2002–2004), LOUIE LEONE (2007–2014). 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.