EMMA KATE

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

EMMA KATE is a 1971 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 2000, most recently in April 2026, along with 7 deficiencies, 2 operational controls, 1 with no removal date recorded and 20 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2024.

Records from 2000 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 April 2026.

Built: 1971
Last inspected: 27 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 42
Deficiencies: 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: 1 with no removal date recorded
Casualties: 20 investigations · 2002–2024
Inspected with: 35 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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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 27 April 2026

Recorded inspections42

…physical examinations13

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded27

Deficiencies 7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls 1 with no removal date recorded

Years with a record 21 calendar years (2000–2026)

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

534059

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WDF7714

110336

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-110336

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)80.5 ft × 30.0 ft × 9.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 232 / net 158

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderHALTER MARINE SERVICES · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1971

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portPADUCAH, KY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 17 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it232 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
158 - 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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42 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 7 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 2 operational controls with the dates imposed and removed; 35 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 1 other recorded name, with years; 20 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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Vessel history report

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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 · 35

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 · 42

27 April 2026 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8349992

25 July 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8197087

17 December 2024 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8048785

17 December 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8048995

28 August 2023 TPO Audit

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7785498

7 November 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7590769

17 April 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Initial Certification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6941967

22 September 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6819981

21 September 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6818953

13 August 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6797503

11 August 2019 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6782140

24 September 2018 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6550549

20 September 2018 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6544534

16 June 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6457609

4 December 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6318649

31 January 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6088041

18 September 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6004481

25 August 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5983003

17 November 2015 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5772914

21 September 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5808007

14 August 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4954897

30 November 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4495728

6 September 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4444436

29 December 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3925015

16 November 2010 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3894600

15 August 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3300376

30 November 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3110342

4 August 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3023315

14 July 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2998344

14 July 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3001760

29 March 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2898455

2 November 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2813471

7 September 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2782174

23 January 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2571946

13 April 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MIDET EAST BANK DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2332966

6 March 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2308353

6 March 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2332908

14 February 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2315681

14 January 2005 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2275167

9 April 2003 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1770938

22 November 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1751814

14 February 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 275160

Deficiency record · 7

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 25 July 2025 Resolved

The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment undergo any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed. Due to the damage caused by the fire within the engine room the vessel and its equipment were found to be non-compliant (unsuitable) for the service in which it is to be employed as set forth on the Certificate of Inspection.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 27 April 2026
Resolution: Completed COI Inspection.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 17 December 2024 Resolved

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings and electrical equipment and systems, must: Be suitable for route and service. Vessel had a fire which destroyed batteries, wire runs and electronic throttle control components. Determine the extent of fire damage and make satisfactory repairs to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. The vessels TPO has the option to clear this deficiency with notification to the local OCMI within 72-hours in accordance with CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(2)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 15 February 2025
Resolution: Recieved close out letter from vessels TPO.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 3 February 2021 Resolved

Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section; or a portable pump, and hoses and nozzles, in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section. Fixed fire pump was not working and vessel replaced with portable. Portable was tested satisfactory and company wants to repair fixed pump. As per 46cfr142.325(a)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 March 2021
Resolved 28 June 2021
Resolution: Fire pump was repaired and tested.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors

Issued 3 February 2021 Resolved

Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. Vessel has some watertight doors on main deck to engine room that do not seal. Vessel rep. stated they are ordering new doors and hardware to replace existing. 46cfr144.320(b)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 March 2021
Resolved 28 June 2021
Resolution: Received call from vessel rep. that the door parts were received and WTD repaired and tested.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 22 September 2019 Resolved

Rexroth hydraulic-electric throttle controls inoperable. Ensure two independent stored energy systems capable of maintaining vessel propulsion, steering and related controls.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 22 September 2019
Resolved 22 September 2019
Resolution: Deficiency corrected by proper installation of new battery bank and correction of improper configuration of hydraulic linkage.

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

Issued 11 August 2019 Resolved

Port generator shut down from over heat. Make repairs as needed to bring equipment back to operating standards. As per 46cfr143.205

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 13 September 2019
Resolved 12 August 2019
Resolution: Equipment repaired and tested satisfactory.

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

Issued 20 September 2018 Resolved

Port shaft fracture. 46CFR143.590(a), A towing vessel must be provided with at least two independent propulsors unless the requirements of 46CFR143.595 are met

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 October 2018
Resolved 5 October 2018
Resolution: Port rudder pulled in order to remove the broken port tail shaft. Once the broken tail shaft was removed it was discovered that the strut cutlass bearing had been damaged from the broken tail shaft. New strut cutlass installed. Port wheel taken to machine

Casualty record · 20

22 November 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 1751814

6 March 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2308353

6 March 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2332908

7 September 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 2782174

29 March 2007Significant Marine Casualty · role: Sighted in Area · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2898455

14 July 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3001760

4 August 2007Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 3023315

30 November 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3110342

15 August 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3300376

29 December 2010Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3925015

6 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4444436

30 November 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4495728

21 September 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5808007

18 September 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6004481

31 January 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6088041

4 December 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6318649

16 June 2018Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6457609

13 August 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6797503

21 September 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6818953

17 December 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8048995

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

MABEL L (2002–2012). 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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