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- Built
- 1971
- Last inspected
- 22 October 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 40 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
22 October 2025
…with no type recorded13
Deficiencies
40 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
22 calendar years (1986–2025)
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
536277
WDH6564
111947
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-111947
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)60.0 ft × 22.1 ft × 3.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 92 / net 62
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHOUMA SHIPBUILDING CO INC · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1971
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBOSTON, MA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 30 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it62 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
92 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
92 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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 · 4
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. Towing vessels are barely present in the record before 1992, so tow-unit membership for activities older than that is recorded only partially.
ACK 120 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 1323208 · 23 September 2016 · activity 6266529VIRGINIAN Industrial Vessel · MISLE 242476 · 3 November 2002 · activity 1700547AB 300 Freight Barge · MISLE 50242 · 9 April 1994 · activity 159010NRC VALIANT Tank Barge · MISLE 44243 · 16 November 1991 · activity 181399Inspection history · 34
22 October 2025
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8257858
14 October 2025
Permit to Proceed
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8254416
19 August 2025
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8209445
1 July 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7926924
9 February 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7857692
26 September 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7795746
12 December 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7624881
1 September 2022
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7531450
15 June 2022
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7494471
19 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7433971
18 February 2022
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7398409
27 July 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7272876
21 July 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7011643
12 April 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6661425
20 August 2018
Drydock Exam · Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6518536
23 September 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6266529
3 February 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5065108
1 October 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4727439
12 September 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4713845
13 October 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4167321
15 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4148871
31 March 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3702005
11 February 2009
Annual Inspection · Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3412972
3 February 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2578947
9 January 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1727898
3 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1700547
20 August 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO PORTLAND MAINE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1460226
15 January 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 776570
9 April 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 159010
7 October 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 669092
29 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 169684
19 January 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Southeast District (dp) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 666510
16 November 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 181399
9 July 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 310446
Deficiency record · 40
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 22 October 2025
Resolved
Upon completion of work, conduct sea trial to the
satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 October 2025
Resolved
Vessel experienced a marine casualty causing damage to the starboard propeller. Vessel is required to effect repairs IAW permit to proceed issued 17OCT25 prior to commercial service. The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers or suspects damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members. 46CFR137.300(b)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 19 August 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that has installed, in the engine room, a supplemental flashing red light that is identified with a sign that reads: "Attention General Alarm- When Alarms Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station". The flashing light in the engine room was not red and signage was missing.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 19 August 2025
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 bilge pump was leaking excessively at the gasket. Repair to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 August 2025
Resolved
Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable. The FCC documents on board were all expired. Provide proof of a satisfactory inspection of radio equipment by a FCC-licensed technician to the marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 August 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. The generator batteries were not securely bracketed to prevent movement during operations. Secure batteries to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 August 2025
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. The electrical switch cover on the heater on the starboard side of the engine room was missing. Replace to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 August 2025
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. The bottom of the port side engine room distribution panel was missing several of the bottom punch-out plates. Repair to the satisfaction of the marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Fitness for duty - intoxication
Issued 1 July 2024
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI. Vessel's alcohol testing devices were expired, must replace.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 July 2024
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110, unless the towing vessel is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating electric water light is required. 1 lifebuoy was missing floating water light, and other lifebuoy's water light lanyard was deteriorated and needs replacing.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 1 July 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. 1 of the 4 line throwing appliance expired and needs to be replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 July 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized lifejacket, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.155, or 160.176, for each person on board. Vessel was missing 03 of the 08 lifejackets required by COI. Vessel to operate in a reduced crew (from 08 to 05) status until operator provide the missing 03 lifejackets.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 1 July 2024
Resolved
Towing vesses must meet the communications requiremens of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable. Vessel Rep/Captain/POC did not have a FCC operator permit, must provide permit prior to operations.
47 CFR 80.159
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 1 July 2024
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. The medical certificate will be issued for various periods of time based upon the endorsements the mariner holds. Vessel Rep/Captain/POC did not have a Medical Certificate, must provide certificate prior to operations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 26 September 2023
Resolved
The condition of towlines, lines, wires, push gear, cables, and other rigging used for making up a tow or securing the towing vessel to a tow must be appropriate for the horsepower or bollard pull of the vessel; the static loads and dynamic loads expected during the intended service; the environmental conditions expected during the intended service; and the likelihood of mechanical damage. The synthetic intermediate push gear towlines leading from the thimble, port and starboard, show excessive chafing. Replace or demonstrate suitability for service via manufacturer guidance (Samson).
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Radio life-saving appliances
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT MUST FUNCTION PROPERLY. SWITCHBOARD VOLTMETER AND AMMETER WERE INOP AS WELL AS LABELING MISSING ON ROTARY SWITCH. REPAIR/REPLACE GAUGES AS NECESSARY AS WELL AS ENSURE ALL GAUGES/SWITCHES ARE LABELED CORRECTLY.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
PRESSURE VESSELS MUST HAVE RELIEF VALVE TESTED TWICE IN 5 YEARS WITH NO MORE THAN 3 YEARS BETWEEN TESTS. COMPLETE TEST OR INSTALL NEW RELIEF VALVE TO MEET THE TESTING REQUIREMENTS.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 1 September 2022
Resolved
PRESSURE VESSELS MUST HAVE THE MAWP INDICATED STAMPED OR OTHERWISE INDICATED TO THE CREW. MAWP STAMP/LABEL WAS MISSING. STAMP/LABEL TANK TO INDICATE MAWP.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry the survival craft specified in table 141.305, as appropriate for the towing vessel. Vessel's liferaft servicing was expired. Vessel is restricted to 1 mile from shore until Liferaft is serviced.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of treated sewage is prohibited by the Environmental Protection Agency, the operator must secure each Type I or Type II device in a manner which prevents discharge of treated or untreated sewage. Vessel's type II MSD was unsecured. Vessel cannot use the head on the vessel until the MSD is properly secured.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so that the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. The dogs on the vessel's watertight doors were seized.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be approved under
approval series 160.050 or 160.150. The vessel's liferings did not have the appropriate retro reflective tape.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 22 July 2020
Resolved
Each hose used for transferring oil must be marked with the words “OIL SERVICE” and maximum allowable work pressure (MAWP) the date of manufacturing and the date of last test. IAW 33CFR 154.500 the hydrostatic test must be conducted annually and to 1 ½ the MAWP. Test an mark oil transfer hose as required.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 July 2020
Resolved
Towing vessels must be operated to minimize fire hazards. 46 CFR 142.220. fuel filtes for both propulsion engines require flame deflector bowls, install flame deflector bowls.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 22 July 2020
Resolved
Stations must have an authorization granted by the Federal Communications Commission. Vessel’s station license and Bridge-to-bridge certificates were expired. 47CFR80.405
Unknown
Issued 20 August 1998
Resolved
ADD FLAME SCREENS TO FUEL VENTS.
Unknown
Issued 20 August 1998
Resolved
REPAIR RELIEF VALVE ON AIR RECIEVER.
Unknown
Issued 20 August 1998
Resolved
DEVELOP A PRE-UNDERWAY CHECKLIST FOR NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT AND TOWING GEAR.
Unknown
Issued 20 August 1998
Resolved
REPAIR EXHAUST LEAK ON #2 GENERATOR.
Unknown
Issued 20 August 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE A LIST OF EACH PRODUCT TRANSFERRED TO OR FROM THE VESSEL, ALONG WITH DESCRIPTION.
Unknown
Issued 20 August 1998
Resolved
ADD GUARDS TO LIGHTS IN ENGINE ROOM
Lifesaving
Issued 20 August 1998
Resolved
EQUIP VESSEL WITH COAST GUARD APPROVED LIFERINGS.
Unknown
Issued 20 August 1998
Resolved
INSTALL GUARD ON THE GENERATOR.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 20 August 1998
Resolved
ADD STRAINERS TO EACH BILGE LINE AS NECESSARY.
Fire Fighting
Issued 15 January 1998
Resolved
HAVE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS SERVICE/TESTED AS REQUIRED.
Engineering
Issued 15 January 1998
Resolved
PLACE MACHINERY GUARDS IN ENGINE ROOM WHERE REQUIRED.
Navigation
Issued 15 January 1998
Resolved
HAVE CURRENT COPY OF INLAND NAVIGATION RULES ONBOARD.
Documentation
Issued 15 January 1998
Resolved
SHOW EVIDENCE OF PARTICIPATION IN A DRUG TESTING PROGRAM
Lifesaving
Issued 9 July 1986
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Recorded names · 1
EDDIE R (2013). 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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