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PAUL B
PAUL B is a 1970 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 23 inspections since 1997, most recently in December 2025, along with 34 deficiencies.
Records from 1997 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 10 December 2025.
- Built
- 1970
- Last inspected
- 10 December 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 34 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
528869
WDI5980
106662
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-106662
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded5
Years with a record
18 calendar years (1997–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)37.0 ft × 15.3 ft × 4.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 31 / net 21
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderRIVER ROAD MARINE REPAIR · ALTON, IL, UNITED STATES · built 1970
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCANTON, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 20 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it31 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
21 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
21 - 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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Inspection history · 23
10 December 2025
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8275630
8 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8016323
16 August 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7771315
5 October 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7573576
14 February 2022
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7398491
20 November 2020
Special Consideration
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7100906
1 May 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4847604
26 June 2013
Administration · DAPI Audit · Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4631509
22 May 2012
Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4333467
21 June 2011
Spot Check (Safety) · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4055197
17 June 2010
Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3781161
27 May 2009
Administration · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3488954
12 September 2008
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3325272
24 May 2008
Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3226054
31 May 2007
Uninspected Other · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2948774
1 March 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2880157
26 June 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2403276
18 May 2005
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2405099
19 September 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 293937
12 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 291895
30 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 428282
17 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 415048
8 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 403544
Deficiency record · 34
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 10 December 2025
Resolved
The valve (Fuel Shutoff Valve) must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. Remote operation of port side main diesel engine valve includes the use of a cable which passes through an opening through a deck plate. The opening is of insufficient size which may lead to binding when attempting remote activation of the valve.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 10 December 2025
Resolved
Existing equipment and installations, of a type not required, or in excess of that required by this part, not meeting the applicable requirements of this part may be continued in service so long as they are in good condition and accepted by the local OCMI or TPO. Strobe light located in the engine room for fire alarm system is inoperable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 10 December 2025
Resolved
Fire-detection systems require: visual alarm alarms to identify the zone or zones of origin of the fire and labels for all switches and indicator lights, identifying their functions. Vessel's system includes 2 zones. System did not include means to identify area of vessel associated with each zone.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 December 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Distribution panel located at operator's station contained openings were breakers had been removed and not blanked off presenting a potential shock hazard to crew member.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 10 December 2025
Resolved
Means must be provided to ensure that windows immediately forward of the operating station in the pilothouse allow for adequate visibility to ensure safe navigation regardless of weather conditions. Vessel is not equipped with adequate means to allow for visibility regardless of weather conditions.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 10 December 2025
Resolved
The tests required by this section (including alarm set points) must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this Subchapter and IAW 46 CFR 140.910(d) must be kept available for review by the Coast Guard upon request and retained for at least 1 year. Records for most recent alarm set point testing were not available during inspection.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 2 October 2023
Resolved
46 CFR 143.205a
All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and personnel injury.
During inspection, fuel leak was found on generator fuel line near the fuel filter.
Fuel line shall be replaced and area cleaned of fuel prior to commercial operations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 14 July 2022
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation. Port Rudder loose, hydraulic hoses are chaffing, and bolts are not threaded through the nuts.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 July 2022
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Vessel did not have a means for dewatering onboard.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 14 July 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that: (3) Has installed, in the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light that is identified with a sign that reads: “Attention General Alarm - When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station”. The flashing light in the engine room for the general alarm was not operational.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 14 July 2022
Resolved
towing vessel must be equipped with sound signals in accordance with 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. Vessel missing horn.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 14 July 2022
Resolved
The fire detection system is installed in the engine room, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. Fire alarm system in engine room not functional. Installed eqp must work.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 14 July 2022
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: auxiliary generator engine RPM. RPM Gauge was not installed on generator.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 14 July 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Gasket on forward void missing section, not watertight.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 14 July 2022
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. The velocity and direction of currents in the area being transited; (2) Water depth, river stage, and tidal state along the route and at mooring location; (3) Prevailing visibility and weather conditions and changes anticipated along the intended route. Weather not being recorded on NAV assessment.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 July 2022
Resolved
For vessels other than those covered in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and starboard bow and the stern of the vessel. The hailing port of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern of the vessel. (b) Vessels with square bow. For vessels having a square bow, the name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the bow in a manner to avoid obliteration. Vessel name not on sides.
Operations/Management › Pollution › Control of Garbage
Issued 24 May 2008
Resolved
Post a MARPOL Placard.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Gyro Compass
Issued 24 May 2008
Resolved
Install a compass or swing meter.
Construction/Loadline › Penetrations › Gasket
Issued 24 May 2008
Resolved
Repair the overhead E/R ceiling water leak. Currently dripping on an electrical outlet.
Engineering › Freshwater System (cylinder head cooling) › Sensor
Issued 24 May 2008
Resolved
Prove proper operation of the port engine water temperature gauge.
Deck/Cargo › Towing › Tackle
Issued 31 May 2007
Resolved
Prior to operating the vessel, repair the fractured bow tongue.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 31 May 2007
Resolved
Install globes on all the exposed, engineroom, overhead lights.
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Quantity
Issued 31 May 2007
Resolved
Ensure the vessel has a Type 1 PFD for every crewman onboard.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Wiring
Issued 31 May 2007
Resolved
Replace all unauthorized electrical wires (romax house wire) with approved U/L or NEC wires/cables.
Engineering › Lubricating Oil Service System › Hose
Issued 31 May 2007
Resolved
Replace the two cracked, generator, lube oil supply lines.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Bedplate
Issued 31 May 2007
Resolved
Properly mount the MDE's indicator gauge panels.
Communications › Audible Communications › Bell
Issued 31 May 2007
Resolved
Ensure the general alarm bell sounds in the engineroom.
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Transformer
Issued 12 July 2001
Resolved
Provide a cover plate on the electrical switch on the overhead of the engineroom. 46 CFR 28.370
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Cable
Issued 12 July 2001
Resolved
Provide a cover plate on the junction box in the stbd cabinet of the galley. 46 CFR 28.370
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Distribution Panel Bus
Issued 12 July 2001
Resolved
Replace the cover on the distribution panel in the engineroom forward bulkhead. 46 CFR 28.370
Documentation › Markings/Placards › Vessel Number (state)
Issued 12 July 2001
Resolved
Provide vessels name on the port and starboard side of the vessel.
Unknown
Issued 8 May 1997
Resolved
NO MARINE CHART FOR NAVIGATED AREA.
Unknown
Issued 8 May 1997
Resolved
COPY OF COAST GUARD LIST LIST WAS MISSING.
Navigation
Issued 8 May 1997
Resolved
NO MAGNETIC COMPASS ON VESSEL.
Ownership record
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