DARLENE WISE

Towing Vessel · Built 2010s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named DARLENE WISE

DARLENE WISE is a 2011 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2011, most recently in June 2026, along with 14 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2013 and 2020.

Records from 2011 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 5 June 2026.

Built: 2011
Last inspected: 5 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 19
Deficiencies: 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2013–2020
Inspected with: 20 other vessels

Identity

1233520

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WDF9156

1120098

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367502290

Maury page id

psix-1120098

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations11

…administrative events3

…with no type recorded5

Years with a record 11 calendar years (2011–2026)

The 19 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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)65.0 ft × 26.0 ft × 10.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 113 / net 90

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderGNOTS RESERVE INC · SAINT ROSE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2011

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 29 April 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 it113 - Simplified, Gross Ton
90 - Simplified, Net Ton

Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDF9156MMSI 367502290 · active · voluntarily equipped · granted 3 June 2021, expires 20 August 2031

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspected as a tow unit · 20

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 · 19

5 June 2026 Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8392604

25 February 2026 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8301608

11 March 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8080375

24 May 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7918603

30 November 2023 COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7831682

23 November 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7828879

2 February 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7625441

19 October 2022 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7580696

10 March 2022 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7399978

25 September 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7320160

18 February 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7132996

14 July 2020 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7006379

20 February 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6923074

30 January 2019 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6596825

22 August 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4962705

12 November 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4752200

10 September 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4711421

21 August 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4711070

5 October 2011 Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4202142

Deficiency record · 14

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

Issued 5 June 2026 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 a loss of the port main engine followed by generator and stbd engine, due to faulty fuel shut-off valve. The mechanical failure of this valve interrupted the fuel supply to the vessel's engines, rendering the vessel unable to maneuver or maintain power. Repair or replace fuel shut off valve and demonstrate satisfactory operation of all associated machinery to the Coast Guard prior to movement. 46 CFR 143.205(a) 60c Prior to movement

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 June 2026
Resolution: Fuel shutoff valves were replaced and operational tests conducted and witnessed by USCG. All SAT.

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

Issued 23 November 2023 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 that line got wrapped up in starboard prop and lost propulsion of starboard main engine. Provide divers report of clearing line from stbd prop and proper operation of rudders and main engines to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 143.205(a)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 23 November 2023
Resolution: received evidence from vessel rep line was removed around stbd prop by divers and no other damaged occured.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 19 October 2022 Resolved

An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance provided 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 was involved in a allision with a pier. Conduct damage assessment of the vessel and provide TPO report to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 19 October 2022
Resolved 19 October 2022
Resolution: Recieved/accepted notification of no damage to the DARLENE WISE.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)

Issued 10 March 2022 Resolved

All machinery and equipment not in proper working order must be removed, made safe through marking, tagging, covering, or made otherwise unusable. Vessel had no lockout/tagout program in place. Operator to provide lockout/tagout procedures and equipment to the vessel.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: Lackout/Tagout procedures created and put onboard vessel.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)

Issued 10 March 2022 Resolved

The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards. Unsafe conditions that were reported by the crew to the Master were not being reported to the vessel owner/operator. Owner/operator to provide refresher training to all vessel crewmembers on unsafe conditions reporting and tracking requirements.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 April 2022
Resolved 7 June 2022
Resolution: refresher training in reporting unsafe conditions was given to the crew.

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

Issued 25 September 2021 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 lost port prop in the fleeting area. Conduct appropriate repairs only at Gnot Fleeting Dry Dock to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 5 October 2021
Resolution: Witnessed acceptable blue-fit of prop.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Personal equipment

Issued 18 February 2021 Resolved

Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Vessel P/V were last tested September 2017. Vessel is required to replace or test P/V on both air tanks.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2021
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: Received information that the Vavles were replaced with new ones.

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

Issued 18 February 2021 Resolved

The owner, managing operator, or master must ensure that all persons on board a towing vessel comply with the health and safety plan. Vessels master was not wearing steel toe or composite toe foot-ware as required by the plan.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 March 2021
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: Received information that training was provided to the Master.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towin vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Clean the port generator windings covered in oil. Replace sludge tank covers in the engine room. Prior to movement to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 14 July 2020
Resolution: Verified cleaning of windings from Port engineer attestation and pictures along with new sludge tank covers installed.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Secure battery boxes on port bulk head and remove or cap off open electrical in distribution box above batteries within 7 days to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 July 2020
Resolved 17 July 2020
Resolution: Marine inspector verified mounting of battery boxes and fixed electrical distrubtion box.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

Refresher training must be repeated annually for Health and Safety plan. Ensure all masters and crew receive proper training on the Healht and Safety Plan within 14 days.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 July 2020
Resolved 12 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep provided training documents of crew.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

Each towing vessel must carry suitable life jackets. Inspector found 02 damaged life jackets. Replace with appopriate life jackets.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 July 2020
Resolution: Safety representive from the company replaced 02 life jackets and ensured proper marking and attachements while inspectors were on board.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of the ship and equipment

Issued 14 July 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. At least once every three months. Fuel shutoff valves required by 143.260 were not properly working due to being low on hydraulic fluid. Company procedures to check valves at least once every three months

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 July 2020
Resolution: Company procedure was changed to check every 2 months during scheduled maitenance day.

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

Issued 14 July 2020 Resolved

A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel failed to request a COI annual within the time line. Recommend company to develop a procedure to ensure COI anniversary date is recorded and not pass validity.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 14 July 2020
Resolution: Vessel had annual inspection.

Casualty record · 2

21 August 2013Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 4711070

20 February 2020Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 6923074

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

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.