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JOY WEPFER
JOY WEPFER is a 1972 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 27 inspections since 2002, most recently in October 2024, along with 8 deficiencies and 9 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2024.
Records from 2002 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 14 October 2024.
- Built
- 1972
- Last inspected
- 14 October 2024
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 9 investigations · 2004–2024
Identity
539099
WDH 9126
113984
Flag
UNITED STATES
367664870
Maury page id
psix-113984
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded14
Years with a record
14 calendar years (2002–2024)
The 27 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)55.5 ft × 22.0 ft × 7.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 83 / net 56
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHOUMA WELDERS INC · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1972
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portMEMPHIS, TN
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 6 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 it83 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
56 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
56 - 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 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
WDH9126MMSI 367664870 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 8 July 2025, expires 2 April 2035
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 · 37
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.
LF 130 B Freight Barge · MISLE 405485 · 4 December 2012 · activity 4499862HBM 3517 B Freight Barge · MISLE 1168279 · 4 December 2012 · activity 4499862TOMMY ROSS Towing Vessel · MISLE 133854 · 15 October 2012 · activity 4464340MTC 512 Freight Barge · MISLE 672392 · 15 October 2012 · activity 4464340LOGICON 412 Tank Barge · MISLE 48332 · 26 December 2007 · activity 3121224MARC MIYASAKI Towing Vessel · MISLE 84011 · 26 December 2007 · activity 3121224GONSOULIN 125 Tank Barge · MISLE 798806 · 26 December 2007 · activity 3121224GONSOULIN 126 Tank Barge · MISLE 798807 · 26 December 2007 · activity 3121224AGS 748 Freight Barge · MISLE 5419 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 221B Freight Barge · MISLE 9334 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 235B Freight Barge · MISLE 9350 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 774 Freight Barge · MISLE 9427 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 775 Freight Barge · MISLE 9428 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 260B Freight Barge · MISLE 22591 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 275B Freight Barge · MISLE 23708 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826M/V LELA Unclassified · MISLE 47344 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826CE-62 Tank Barge · MISLE 52057 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826MR. KEVIN Passenger (Uninspected) · MISLE 53652 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826JERRY MEANLEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 71616 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826M/V CITY OF MAYSVILLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 90323 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826FLETCHER ARMSTRONG Towing Vessel · MISLE 143770 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826ANNIE WEPFER Towing Vessel · MISLE 206665 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826KENDALL CHAUVIN Towing Vessel · MISLE 236329 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826BILL WEPFER Towing Vessel · MISLE 331366 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826BUNGE 853B Freight Barge · MISLE 376986 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 829 B Freight Barge · MISLE 457853 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 846 B Freight Barge · MISLE 457874 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 728 Freight Barge · MISLE 492358 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 103 Freight Barge · MISLE 510961 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 115 Freight Barge · MISLE 510979 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 119 Freight Barge · MISLE 510983 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 122 Freight Barge · MISLE 510986 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 134 Freight Barge · MISLE 512538 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 290B Freight Barge · MISLE 512551 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 149 Freight Barge · MISLE 603946 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 159 Freight Barge · MISLE 603957 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826KIRBY 31002 Tank Barge · MISLE 54721 · 18 September 2005 · activity 2495277Inspection history · 27
14 October 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8018570
14 October 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8078182
3 September 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7995357
6 August 2024
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7975744
17 January 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7633305
18 March 2022
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7414494
18 March 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7422341
19 March 2019
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6645478
28 February 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4809674
30 December 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4780491
4 December 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4499862
21 November 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4488778
15 October 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4464340
1 December 2010
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3901195
21 January 2009
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3397643
16 January 2009
Administration
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3395445
26 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3121224
3 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2507826
18 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2495277
18 September 2005
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2531740
3 May 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2348947
17 April 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2337035
22 November 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2241044
15 June 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2099418
30 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1971772
25 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1711007
30 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1654516
Deficiency record · 8
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 October 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must: (1) be maintained to ensure proper operation; (2) be suitable for route and service; and (3) have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. The JOY WEPFER experienced a loss of propulsion. Make necessary repairs.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 6 August 2024
Resolved
All towing vessels must be operated and maintained so the watertight integrity and stability of vessel of the vessel are not compromised. There is a severely wasted vent pipe that runs from the forward void, through the collision bulkhead and into the forward hold. Pipe has holes throughout most of its length. Crop and renew prior to the issuance of the COI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 6 August 2024
Resolved
When conducting a survey of the vessel, the surveyor must determine that the item or system functions as designed and is free of defects or modifications that reduce its effectiveness. Port aft H-bit base plate is pulled away from the deck and to its connection point on the bullwork. Starboard aft H-bit is pulled away from its connection point on the bullwork. Make repairs prior to issuance of COI.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 6 August 2024
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. There are four open penetrations in the starboard side of the collision bulkhead. Make repairs prior to issueance of COI.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo & other hatchways
Issued 6 August 2024
Resolved
The master must ensure all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. The port aft void hatch gasket was ripped causing a three inch space in the hatch seal. Make repairs prior to issuance of COI.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 18 March 2022
Resolved
The owner and managing operator must ensure that the towing vessel is in compliance with this subchapter and other applicable laws and regulations at all times. The port aft fuel tank has a pinhole in the sideshell approximately 6 inches above the waterline.
Please work with your TPO (TVIB) to clear the deficiency IAW CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 July 2019
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. Required 14 only had 12. get 02 more approved life jackets onboard. 46cfr141.340(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 25 July 2019
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Missing vent covers. 46cfr144.605
Casualty record · 9
15 June 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2099418
17 April 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2337035
18 September 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2495277
3 October 2005Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2507826
26 December 2007Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3121224
15 October 2012Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4464340
4 December 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4499862
30 December 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4780491
14 October 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8078182
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.