JOHN TURECAMO

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

JOHN TURECAMO is a 1972 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 52 inspections since 1992, most recently in May 2025, along with 11 deficiencies and 6 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2016.

Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 29 May 2025.

Built: 1972
Last inspected: 29 May 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 52
Deficiencies: 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 6 investigations · 2002–2016
Inspected with: 10 other vessels

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 29 May 2025

Recorded inspections52

…physical examinations20

…with no type recorded32

Deficiencies 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 25 calendar years (1992–2025)

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

544747

7221653

WDC4225

118595

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-118595

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)96.6 ft × 28.1 ft × 11.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 263 / net 179

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderMATTON SHIPYARD CO INC · COHOES, NY, UNITED STATES · built 1972

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portPENSACOLA, FL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 4 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 it263 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
179 - 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.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 1980 to 2026 for this class, 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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 10

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.

BEVERLY B Towing Vessel · MISLE 1054605 · 25 March 2016 · activity 5840619 OMICRON EAGLE Freight Ship · MISLE 1102568 · 25 March 2016 · activity 5840619 MARGERY Towing Vessel · MISLE 139144 · 13 February 2008 · activity 3151907 DOROTHY MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 153882 · 13 February 2008 · activity 3151907 DOROTHY MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 153882 · 28 July 2004 · activity 2148166 COLUMBIA NEWARK Freight Barge · MISLE 365196 · 28 July 2004 · activity 2148166 ANN MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 153352 · 15 December 2002 · activity 1720443 PEQUECO II Freight Barge · MISLE 423416 · 30 January 2000 · activity 146070 B. NO.80 Tank Barge · MISLE 53099 · 1 November 1997 · activity 162961 MEAGHAN MARIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 98527 · 13 April 1994 · activity 87400 GUANTANAMO BAY EXPRESS Freight Barge · MISLE 218595 · 6 February 1992 · activity 119407

Inspection history · 52

29 May 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8147751

20 August 2024 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7984951

27 September 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7800119

27 June 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7726421

15 September 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7559354

30 March 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7421310

14 September 2021 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7312061

29 July 2020 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7019341

3 January 2020 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6949852

25 March 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5840619

8 October 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5017682

17 July 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4925396

8 July 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4933440

17 June 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4891577

8 August 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4679817

28 April 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4639472

6 May 2011 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4003849

23 October 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3883095

7 April 2010 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3711764

5 September 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3320043

13 February 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3151907

24 July 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3007061

3 January 2006 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2559710

20 July 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2448677

14 March 2005 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2311650

28 July 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MIAMI · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2148166

16 March 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2026646

21 January 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1992695

15 December 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1720443

4 October 2002 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1688011

22 June 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 731994

15 June 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 123986

24 April 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 107802

23 August 2000 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 823844

22 May 2000 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 818506

10 April 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 122824

9 April 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 221162

5 February 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 149833

30 January 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 146070

9 December 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC CLEAT (WYTL 65615) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1496733

22 September 1998 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 801198

22 May 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 655291

5 May 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 113166

1 November 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 162961

29 September 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1446536

27 January 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 675761

11 December 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 213256

21 August 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 230170

8 August 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 675753

30 July 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 147634

13 April 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 87400

6 February 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 119407

Deficiency record · 11

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 29 May 2025 Resolved

There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. MI observed vessels installed bilge system to be inoperable due to a leaking pump shaft packing, replace/repair. Vessel has portable pump, fire pump and ballast pump as alternative means of dewatering until installed bilge system is operational. 46 CFR 143.275

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 June 2025
Resolved 25 June 2025
Resolution: Replaced pump.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts

Issued 29 May 2025 Resolved

The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Vessel had 02 pennants on the life float that were deteriorated and in need of replacement. 46 CFR 141.320

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2025
Resolved 25 June 2025
Resolution: Replaced Penants.

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles

Issued 29 May 2025 Resolved

Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel, and which may allow water to enter the vessel. Vessels aft two hatches had excessive rust on the sealing(knife) edge and worn out gaskets. Replace

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2025
Resolved 25 June 2025
Resolution: Replaced gaskets and worked knife edge.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)

Issued 29 May 2025 Resolved

Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Found a dead end wire in the gyro compass room. Remove. 46 CFR 143.400 (g)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2025
Resolved 25 June 2025
Resolution: Replaced juntion box, cleaned up dead end wires.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 29 May 2025 Resolved

Regardless of the option chosen to obtain a COI, upon obtaining a COI each towing vessel must then undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at the following intervals:(1) A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than 6 months in any 12-month period since the last examination or initial certification must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least twice every 5 years, with not more than 36 months between examinations. Vessel is to commence dry dock, ISE Exam prior to 30JUNE2025. 46 CFR 137.300 (a)(1)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 June 2025
Resolved 9 July 2025
Resolution: DD completed Obj evidence submitted.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 29 May 2025 Resolved

Provide objective evidence of a satisfactory external management audit conducted by the cognizant third-party organization NLT 18Sept2025. Failure to complete and provide evidence of this audit will result in the vessel being reverted to the Coast Guard inspection option, suspension of vessel operations, or COI revocation, as determined by the OCMI. 46CFR 138.315

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 September 2025
Resolved 19 August 2025
Resolution: 19AUG25: Vessels TPO sent in the vsl/manag.audit reports for the BUCK PATE. Report was accepted and the 835 requirement for 6 month audit was cleared.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 29 May 2025 Resolved

Provide objective evidence of a satisfactory external vessel audit conducted by the cognizant third-party organization NLT 18Sept2025. Failure to complete and provide evidence of this audit will result in the vessel being reverted to the Coast Guard inspection option, suspension of vessel operations, or COI revocation, as determined by the OCMI. 46 CFR 138.315

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 18 September 2025
Resolved 19 August 2025
Resolution: 19AUG25: Vessels TPO sent in the vsl/manag.audit reports for the BUCK PATE. Report was accepted and the 835 requirement for 6 month audit was cleared.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rigid liferafts

Issued 20 September 2021 Resolved

A towing vessel must meet the applicable fucntional requirements for survival craft. Life float required by the COI was on board. The vessel must comply with several craft requirements.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 20 September 2021
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: Life float installed with proper gear.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 14 September 2021 Resolved

The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguishers fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy seas. 160-B was secured to bulkhead with a zip tie. 160-B must be secured in a permenant manner.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 October 2021
Resolved 21 September 2021
Resolution: 160-B frame permenantly secured to bulk head.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 29 June 2020 Resolved

All electrical wires feeding into a panel box, shall be properly connected to prevent moisture from getting into the panel and prevent chaffing. The wires feeding into the SME Alarm panel, in the engine room, did not have any connectors, thus allowing moisture to enter the panel box and permitting the wires to chaff on the sharp edge of the holes on the panel. Install wires to the SME panel box, using connectors, that will prevent moisture from entering the panel and unnecessary chaffing.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 July 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: The wires feeding into the starboard main engine alarm panel have been properly mounted to prevent moisture from entering the control panel.

Electrical

Issued 29 September 1997 Resolved

28SEP97 Issued COTP Order 68-97 based on report of failure of #1 SSGen. Vessel not to conduct further commercial operations until repairs completedand satisfactory to Marine Inspector.

Condition: Unknown
Due 1 October 1997
Resolved 1 October 1997

Casualty record · 6

15 December 2002Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 1720443

13 February 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3151907

23 October 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3883095

28 April 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4639472

17 June 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4891577

25 March 2016Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 5840619

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.

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.