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VINCENT D. TIBBETTS JR
- Built
- 1972
- Last inspected
- 15 July 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 25 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
15 July 2025
…with no type recorded23
Deficiencies
25 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
29 calendar years (1991–2025)
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
not do.
Identity
539033
7217133
WDG2188
113936
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-113936
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)89.5 ft × 28.0 ft × 14.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 181 / net 123
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSOUTHERN SHPBLDG CORP · SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1972
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW YORK, NY
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 10 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
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 it181 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
123 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
123 - 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 15
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.
FREEDOM Towing Vessel · MISLE 609006 · 6 December 2024 · activity 8044458LIBERTY Towing Vessel · MISLE 623727 · 6 December 2024 · activity 8044458TORM LENE Tank Ship · MISLE 993195 · 6 December 2024 · activity 8044458JUSTICE Towing Vessel · MISLE 1044322 · 28 December 2014 · activity 5045069R.T.C. NO. 380 Tank Barge · MISLE 47041 · 11 October 2012 · activity 4465012KRAKEN Freight Barge · MISLE 509116 · 26 October 2010 · activity 3888833H. J. REINAUER Towing Vessel · MISLE 175148 · 7 December 2005 · activity 2559819MAVERICK Towing Vessel · MISLE 566161 · 7 December 2005 · activity 2559819LIBERTY Towing Vessel · MISLE 623727 · 7 December 2005 · activity 2559819B. F. T. NO. 50 Tank Barge · MISLE 47081 · 13 March 1997 · activity 56864B. F. T. NO. 50 Tank Barge · MISLE 47081 · 5 January 1996 · activity 37068HERCULES Towing Vessel · MISLE 69143 · 15 February 1995 · activity 181614JOHN REINAUER Towing Vessel · MISLE 102643 · 15 February 1995 · activity 181614H. J. REINAUER Towing Vessel · MISLE 175148 · 15 February 1995 · activity 181614PROTECTOR Towing Vessel · MISLE 122955 · 19 August 1994 · activity 73277B. F. T. NO. 50 Tank Barge · MISLE 47081 · 21 January 1994 · activity 182367CB 351 Freight Barge · MISLE 72677 · 21 January 1994 · activity 182367OSG 214 Tank Barge · MISLE 48375 · 24 February 1993 · activity 186106OSG HONOUR Towing Vessel · MISLE 135565 · 24 February 1993 · activity 186106Inspection history · 50
15 July 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8173040
6 December 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8044458
25 June 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7933568
20 March 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7878230
22 December 2023
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7841690
12 October 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7795775
28 July 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7757834
26 September 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7566386
11 January 2022
Underwater Inspection in lieu of Drydock · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7378546
18 November 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7353684
19 October 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7335648
5 October 2021
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7326535
2 November 2020
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7088266
25 April 2019
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6670262
27 December 2018
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6603438
26 October 2017
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6295955
27 September 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6281032
24 May 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6168657
28 December 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5045069
24 April 2013
Risk-based Targeted Exam · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4569775
11 October 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4465012
1 February 2012
Administration
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4235829
26 October 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3888833
12 February 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3679147
28 October 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3626884
18 April 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3466985
8 January 2009
Administration
Administrative · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3390829
23 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3350222
2 March 2007
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3123590
6 December 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2835223
23 May 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2667263
7 December 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2559819
10 March 2004
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2022227
30 January 2004
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2003954
31 October 2000
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1054699
5 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 426306
20 August 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 795790
23 June 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1130274
15 June 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 793946
22 January 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1108379
8 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 10674
13 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 56864
5 January 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 37068
15 February 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 181614
8 February 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 375088
19 August 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 73277
21 January 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 182367
24 February 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 186106
13 January 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 719901
21 December 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 170127
Deficiency record · 25
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable. MI observed that the DSC radio was not connected to GPS, meaning no position is transmitted when using the DSC function.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
The hose must be a lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in length, at least 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) in diameter. MI observed the hose in the engineroom had a bulge. Operator destroyed the hose and replaced with a new one.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 15 July 2025
Resolved
Each lifejacket must be marked:
In block capital letters with the name of the vessel. MI observed 04 PFDs were not marked with the vessel's name. Operator labeled the PFD's prior to end of the inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 12 October 2023
Resolved
Rules in this subpart (Rules 20–31) (§§ 83.20 through 83.31) shall be complied with in all weathers. MI observed that navigation lights indicating towing arrangements were inop. Until corrected, vessel is restricted to daytime towing operations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 October 2023
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. MI observed no guards on the exposed shafts of both the lube oil supply pump and the capstain hydraulic pump.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 12 October 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. MI observed that the AMP and KWH meters on the port generator were inop.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 26 September 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges that alerts individuals in those spaces. No smoke detectors present in any of the berthing spaces.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Load Lines (including Exemption)
Issued 5 October 2021
Resolved
The load line marks placed on a vessel shall be attested to by a valid load line certificate. The issuing authority shall not deliver any required load line certificate to the vessel until after its surveyor has ascertained that the correct placement of the marks on the vessel's sides has been confirmed. The load line certificate shows a mark for WMA (Winter North Atlantic) but it was not marked on the sides of the vessel. Correct prior to dry dock credit.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 2 November 2020
Resolved
Vessel owners must pay inspections fees required by 46CFR Part 2 before inspection services are provided. Vessel inspections are currently in collection status.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 2 November 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel on a coastwise route must carry a Category 1, 406 MHz satellite EPIRB. Vessels EPIRB is not onboard, vessel is restricted to Lakes, Bays and Sounds Route no more than 3 NM from shore until EPIRB is back on board.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 2 November 2020
Resolved
The fire detection system control panel must draw power from two sources. The panel currently has a no battery power fault on all 3 zones.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 November 2020
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be properly maintained and ready for use at all times. The upper deck life buoys on port and starboard side grab lines are deteriorated.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 2 November 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit. The eye wash liquid and medication in the first aid cabinet are expired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 2 November 2020
Resolved
Pressure vessels must have the MAWP indicated and be visible to the crew. The nameplate for the 04 pressure vessels in the engine room were painted over and could not see MAWP.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents
Issued 10 March 2004
Resolved
Obtain annual survey and endorsement for ABS Load Line Certificate. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: International Load Line Certificate
Lifesaving
Issued 5 March 1999
Resolved
3 life rings are missing reflective tape.
Lifesaving
Issued 5 March 1999
Resolved
The name of the tug was not properly marked on 4 life rings.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 15 June 1998
Resolved
Ensure marine sanitation device has placard posted and a copy of the operating proceedures is onboard as required.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 June 1998
Resolved
Replace lagging on port and starboard generators as required.
Fire Fighting
Issued 15 June 1998
Resolved
Ensoure all fire extinguishers have been serviced annually as required.
Navigation
Issued 15 June 1998
Resolved
Install lights enabling the vessel to display Restricted In Ability To Manuever as required.
Navigation
Issued 15 June 1998
Resolved
Provide evidence that chart corrections are being made.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 June 1998
Resolved
Remove debris on top of float free liferaft.
Navigation
Issued 15 June 1998
Resolved
Ensure all navigation lights meet UL 1104 standards.
Lifesaving
Issued 15 June 1998
Resolved
Remove old liferaft instructions and replace with instructions for liferaftthat is currently onboard.
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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