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MR. PAYTON M
MR. PAYTON M is a 1971 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 1996, most recently in February 2024, along with 21 deficiencies — 10 with no resolution recorded — and 2 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2008.
Records from 1996 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 26 February 2024.
- Built
- 1971
- Last inspected
- 26 February 2024
- Documentation
- Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 21 recorded · 10 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2006–2008
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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
26 February 2024
…with no type recorded18
Deficiencies
21 recorded · 10
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date4
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
16 calendar years (1996–2024)
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
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Identity
531666
WSB3596
108517
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-108517
Documentation record
Tonnage as PSIX records it106 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
72 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
72 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
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Detail on this page
29 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 21 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 6 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 1 other recorded name, with years; 2 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record, as PSIX holds it. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.
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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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Inspected as a tow unit · 6
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.
KIRBY 10530 Tank Barge · MISLE 52084 · 29 May 2006 · activity 2668548LASM-36 Towing Vessel · MISLE 107591 · 29 May 2006 · activity 2668548SEI 41 Freight Barge · MISLE 48216 · 9 December 1997 · activity 183150RRT-1 DECK BARGE Tank Barge · MISLE 49822 · 9 December 1997 · activity 183150ATLAS Towing Vessel · MISLE 103737 · 9 December 1997 · activity 183150SJ 170 Freight Barge · MISLE 211290 · 3 January 1996 · activity 146323Inspection history · 29
26 February 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7870614
26 April 2022
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7438361
10 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7377805
18 October 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7334861
6 May 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7173425
14 May 2020
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6953297
26 October 2017
Administration · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6291213
8 January 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5048912
9 October 2014
Administration
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 5002204
16 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3946395
9 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3943014
10 November 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3364623
30 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2810536
23 August 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2757088
22 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2778296
29 May 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2668548
20 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2629441
25 May 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2078417
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978971
20 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 666285
16 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 103377
19 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 644546
1 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 213697
28 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 767923
27 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 191103
27 July 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 197412
9 December 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 183150
3 January 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 146323
3 January 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 216530
Deficiency record · 21
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 6 May 2021
No resolution recorded
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance with Subpart B provided that the vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by the OCMI. Vessel has not moved from the dock in more than one year and MI discovered through hull wastage in way of port side shell aft of the sea chest valve in the engine room. Vessel shall be dry-docked to allow for further inspection of hull integrity.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 6 May 2021
No resolution recorded
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. Port generator is leaking oil from exhaust gasket around all 3 cylinders. Replace gasket and all associated oil leaks on port generator
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 May 2021
No resolution recorded
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Electrical cable leading from top inboard side of dist panel in E/R has several places cracked outer insulation where individual wires can be seen. Replace entire length of electrical cable from the distribution box to
the final termination point.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 May 2021
No resolution recorded
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. Both generator and main diesel engine jacket water head tanks are heavily corroded inside with a layer of oil film mixed with the jacket water. Clean tanks internally, remove rust scale, and replace engine coolant.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 6 May 2021
No resolution recorded
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards, including but not limited to: (2) Slips, trips, and falls. All engine room deck plates are not fastened properly and subject to shifting during operation. Secure all engine room deck plates with fasteners.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 6 May 2021
No resolution recorded
No person may operate any vessel equipped with installed toilet facilities unless it is equipped with: (1) An operable Type II or III device that has a label on it under § 159.16 or that is certified under § 159.12 or § 159.12a. Vessel MSD has significant wastage around tank top and a hole in the lower portion of tank. Repair or replace MSD to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 May 2021
No resolution recorded
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. Starboard generator air filter is broken. Replace generator air filter.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 6 May 2021
No resolution recorded
The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must ensure that the vessel's lifesaving and fire suppression and detection equipment complies with the applicable requirements of parts 141 and 142 of this subchapter and is in good working order. Fire extinguisher on engine room upper deck port side is not in bracket and is free standing next to the bulkhead. Fire extinguisher on engine room upper deck starboard side is inaccessible with parts and items placed in front of it. Properly secure all fire extinguishers in approved brackets and remove obstacles in their path.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 6 May 2021
No resolution recorded
The owner, managing operator, or master of each towing vessel must maintain the required navigational-safety equipment in a fully-functioning, operational condition. Vessels port and starboard navigation lights were found inoperable. Vessel will troubleshoot and repair navigation lights to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 6 May 2021
No resolution recorded
Chemical testing of personnel must be conducted as required by this subpart and in accordance with the procedures detailed in 49 CFR part 40. Vessel could not provide a consortium and list of crew members enrolled in the program. Vessel will provide proof of a properly ran drug and alcohol program to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or
an essential system develops problems that require attention. The bilge alarm sounds in the engine room but there is no audible/visual alarm on the bridge. Provide and prove proper operation of the bilge alarm on bridge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or
an essential system develops problems that require attention. Prove proper operation of the MDE and SSG high cooling water temperature alarm on the bridge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
The auxiliary generator shall be equipped with a gauge that shows the engine cooling water temperature. The port generator gauge was inoperable. Repair and prove proper operation of gauge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or
an essential system develops problems that require attention. The vessel is fitted with a hydraulic steering system but no low hydraulic fluid level alarm is installed. Install and prove proper operation of low hydraulic fluid level alarm.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. No objective evidence could be provided that required tests examinations are being conducted. Establish program for conducting tests/maintenance of essential systems and equipment.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
Piping for flammable or combustible liquid, seawater cooling, or firefighting systems must be fitted with
isolation valves that are clearly marked by labeling or color coding that enables the crew to identify its function. Piping in the engine room was not clearly coded. Properly code pipes and ensure crew is able to identify piping functions.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
Fuel systems for towing vessel main engines and generators must have a documented maintenance plan to ensure proper operation of the system. Provide objective evidence that a maintenance plan is in place.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
The crew of each towing vessel must demonstrate the ability to operate the primary and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems for which they are responsible, and to do so under normal and emergency conditions. This includes, but is not limited to, responses to alarms and restoration. Deckhand did not display ability to properly operate machinery. Prove deckhand(s) can restore MDEs and SSGs
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
A navigation assessment must assess operational risks, and anticipate and manage workload demands. At a minimum, this assessment must consider all the items listed in 46 CFR 140.635(a). The navigation assessment is not detailed enough to include the velocity and current direction, water depth, river stage, and tidal state along the route and at mooring station, vessel traffic density, air draft related to bridges, horizontal distance, lock transits, navigation hazards, any broadcast notice to mariners, and configuration of vessel and tow. Review 46 CFR 140.635(a) and incorporate all required items into the company’s navigation assessment.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
Vessel must have, onboard current navigation publications. Editions onboard are 2019. Provide up to date navigation pubs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 19 June 2020
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures for reporting unsafe conditions and must have records of the activities conducted under this section. Reporting "procedures" was not documented in the Health and Safety Plan. Provide objective evidence on how unsafe conditions will be reported.
Casualty record · 2
29 May 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2668548
10 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3364623
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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 1
KARCHE (2006–2008). 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
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