CAPT. GREGORY SMITH

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

CAPT. GREGORY SMITH is a 1971 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 74 inspections since 1990, most recently in June 2026, along with 5 deficiencies and 23 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2024.

Records from 1990 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 June 2026.

Built: 1971
Last inspected: 29 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 74
Deficiencies: 5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 23 investigations · 2002–2024
Inspected with: 85 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

535940

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WDC6542

111666

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-111666

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations11

…administrative events9

…with no type recorded54

Years with a record 30 calendar years (1990–2026)

The 74 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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)180.0 ft × 52.0 ft × 11.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 1,155 / net 785

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderJEFFERSONVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1971

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portJEFFERSONVILLE, IN

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 7 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 it1155 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
785 - 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspected as a tow unit · 85

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 · 74

29 June 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8418678

5 March 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8089972

19 February 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8081392

26 August 2024 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7989687

9 June 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7931728

30 April 2024 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7893180

21 November 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7828220

21 November 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7846957

2 June 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7718991

26 April 2023 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7676880

26 April 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7683496

21 October 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7581533

18 October 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7579902

9 July 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7577420

22 March 2022 TPO Audit

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7426421

17 October 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7335616

9 June 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7220067

8 June 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7220329

30 April 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7186288

30 April 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7187992

12 July 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7019853

11 June 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6973684

7 May 2019 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6678554

12 November 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6579979

9 July 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6473280

29 January 2018 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6345215

5 November 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5757894

25 September 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5728730

13 August 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5218619

23 April 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5138776

2 May 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4852385

26 April 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4852019

9 July 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4376001

24 October 2011 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · Administration

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4175712

12 April 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3987059

1 February 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3459754

15 December 2008 Administration

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3380128

26 November 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3370318

5 August 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3290039

1 July 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3275722

19 June 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3270938

6 January 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3147986

1 October 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2794476

6 April 2006 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2622262

29 May 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2386415

5 October 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2259124

11 July 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2133090

25 May 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2077788

7 May 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2077634

23 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1983884

2 August 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1866229

31 July 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1866441

9 November 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1728524

5 January 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 59954

11 November 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 108955

17 October 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 140311

16 September 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 153219

22 August 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 110471

24 October 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 115959

10 April 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 39821

19 January 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 124790

21 October 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 33174

1 June 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 81485

25 March 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 174556

25 November 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 178413

14 September 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 133422

16 August 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 156487

21 June 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 17527

17 March 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 117663

4 March 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 132826

1 April 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 180818

26 June 1991 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 89460

24 October 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 120443

7 February 1990 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163302

Deficiency record · 5

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 5 March 2025 Resolved

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operations and have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. Vessels center shaft/reduction gear is unable to be shifted into reverse due to unknown causes. Vessels center shaft also cannot be shifted forward due to a log caught in the shaft. Vessel shall make repairs to the satisfaction of TPO and forward TPO report to the Coast Guard once repairs are made. Vessel is still able to make way on Port and Stbd engines. 46 CFR 143.205(b)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 March 2025
Resolved 10 March 2025
Resolution: Vessel repaired bad air line causing the issue.

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

Issued 19 February 2025 Resolved

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Vsl experienced a fire on their center clutch. Determine cause and make repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO. Provide objective evidence to the USCG within 7 days.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 February 2025
Resolution: TPO Close out report cleared the deficiency.

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

Issued 26 August 2024 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. Vessel reported central main engine failure due to engine governer. Repair to be completed to the satisfation of the marine inspector. The vessel's 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.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 September 2024
Resolved 27 August 2024
Resolution: Uploaded objective evidence from TVIB of satisfactory repair.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 21 November 2023 Resolved

46 CFR 143.205(c) Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessels center clutch temporarily seized, provide Technical representative report of cause and analysis as well as satisfactory propulsion checks.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 December 2023
Resolved 24 November 2023
Resolution: RCVD report of repairs and op test

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

Issued 30 April 2021 Resolved

Air pressure supply line nipple failed.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 May 2021
Resolved 30 April 2021
Resolution: Cleared by TVIB.

Casualty record · 23

9 November 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1728524

11 July 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2133090

29 May 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2386415

1 October 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2794476

6 January 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3147986

19 June 2008Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 3270938

26 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3370318

1 February 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3459754

12 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3987059

26 April 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4852019

2 May 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4852385

25 September 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5728730

5 November 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5757894

9 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6473280

12 November 2018Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 6579979

30 April 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7187992

8 June 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7220329

9 July 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7577420

21 October 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7581533

26 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7683496

2 June 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7718991

21 November 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7846957

9 June 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7931728

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

FRANK RADER (2002–2011). 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.