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INA COMPASS

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named INA COMPASS

INA COMPASS is a 1972 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 25 inspections since 1995, most recently in July 2026, along with 20 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —.

Records from 1995 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 7 July 2026.

Built
1972
Last inspected
7 July 2026
Documentation
Case Pending · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
25
Deficiencies
20 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
545416
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDN3444
MISLE id
119109
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367509440
Maury page id
psix-119109

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations12
…administrative events6
…with no type recorded7
…past their stated due date1
Years with a record 16 calendar years (1995–2026)
The 25 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)55.6 ft × 21.9 ft × 6.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 68 / net 46
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBREAUX'S BAY-CRAFT INC · LOREAUVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1972
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portHOUMA, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationCase Pending · issued 30 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it68 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
46 - 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

WDQ8680MMSI 367509440 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 March 2026, expires 28 March 2036
WDN3444MMSI 367506440 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 August 2022, cancelled 19 March 2026 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WYT8023MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 January 1998, cancelled 24 May 2008 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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.

Inspection history · 25

7 July 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8431827
18 March 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8328304
13 January 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8295519
16 October 2025 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8254111
2 October 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8013297
5 August 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7982164
27 September 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7799597
3 October 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7570366
14 July 2021 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7255751
16 October 2020 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7078681
28 September 2020 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7067311
6 June 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Venice · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5146481
22 January 2015 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5057259
27 October 2014 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5014118
20 April 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4839811
16 February 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4802519
28 March 2012 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4272154
13 July 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Venice · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4080959
22 November 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3901137
5 September 2006 Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2770378
15 October 2004 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2221752
21 July 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2140590
1 December 2003 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1956815
18 September 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1925279
15 February 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 213337

Deficiency record · 20

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 7 July 2026 No resolution recorded
No Certificate of Documentation (COD) issued under this part will be deemed valid for operation of the vessel until the vessel is marked in accordance with this subpart. The name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the port and starboard bow and the stern of the vessel. The vessel's name is not marked on the vessel, therefore the vessel does not have a valid COD.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 15 July 2026 — due date passed with no resolution recorded
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The alarm panel on the bridge is incorrectly labeled and does not reliably identify which alarm has been activated.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 October 2023
Resolved 27 October 2023
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 27 September 2023 Resolved
Licensees of radio stations are required to have current station documents. The vessel had multiple FCC documents with different call signs and are therefore not current.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 27 October 2023
Resolved 27 October 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 October 2022 Resolved
"Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel under normal and emergency conditions." Observed problems with both the Port and Starboard main engine. Both engines must be operable before departure.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 4 October 2022
Resolution: Observed both main engines running. Got underway with the vessel to conduct drills. Vessel rep sent pictures of RPM gauge working which was inoperable at the time. Also recieved the tech report. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 3 October 2022 Resolved
"When conducting an examination of a towing vessel, the surveyor must determine whether any defect, deterioration, damage, or modifications may adversely affect the vessel's seaworthiness." Below the door entering the engine room there were holes in the bulkhead. Crop and renew so that the bulkhead is watertight.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 4 October 2022
Resolution: Crop and renewed the bulkhead below the engine room door to ensure it's watertight.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 3 October 2022 Resolved
"An individual holding an active license,certificate of registry,MMD, or MMC issued by the Coast Guard must also hold a valid TWIC issued by the Transportation Security Administration." Captain on board did not have a valid TWIC.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 3 October 2022
Resolution: Applied for renewal of TWIC card.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 3 October 2022 Resolved
"Fuel systems for towing vessel main engines and generators must have a documented maintenance plan to ensure proper operation of the system." Vessel did not have a documented fuel maintenance plan.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 November 2022
Resolved 4 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel documented a fuel maintenance plan, within the engine room log.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 3 October 2022 Resolved
"A record of the type,size, and service of each towline, face wire, and spring line, used to make the towing vessel fast to her tow, must be available to the Coast Guard for review." Vessel did not have any records for towing gear on board.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 November 2022
Resolved 4 October 2022
Resolution: Vessel obtained records for the towing gear on board.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 3 October 2022 Resolved
"A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet." There was not a 40-B extinguisher for the paint locker, it was corrected before I left the vessel.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 3 October 2022
Resolution: Installed 40-B Extinguisher on Paint Locker.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 14 July 2021 Resolved
Rudder tiller position on bridge and actual rudder position cannot be seen at the the same time from operating station thus requiring a rudder angle indicator at operating station. The RAI will be required at the next drydock.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 August 2024
Resolved 5 August 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 July 2021 Resolved
Non -Integral keel coolers found in engineroom did not have isolation valves installed as required. The valves will be required to be installed at the next drydock.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 August 2024
Resolved 5 August 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 30 September 2020 Resolved
All fire detection systems must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months, as prescribed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (8) of this section. Vessels fire detection panel had not been serviced within the previous 12 months. Complete servicing prior to movement.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 30 September 2020
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 30 September 2020 Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. E-Light sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space. Vessel did not have emergency lights anywhere on board.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Recieved pictures of new battle latterns placed on board and a statement from the master stating it was adequate.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 30 September 2020 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exist or an essential system develops problem that require attention. Vessel wheel house is missing tachometer, inoperable oil pressure sensor and no low level alarm for steering. Vessel is also missing gauges in the engine room locations.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2020
Resolved 16 October 2020
Resolution: Installed/repaired all required gauges and alarms in wheelhouse and in engine room.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 30 September 2020 Resolved
Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33CFR part 26 and 33CFR164.72 as applicable. or if not subject to part 26 or 164 must have a VHF radio connected to a battery back up. Vessel did not have a battery back up as required.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 October 2020
Resolved 16 October 2020
Resolution: Installed and connected battery backup to VHF radio.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Masters responsibility and authority
Issued 28 September 2020 Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and environment. Vessels crew was unaware of voyage plan, navigation assessment, health and safety plan and other 140 regulations.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Conducted interview with master over navigation, drills and other operational requirements. Company safety representive provided training to master and mate.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Buoyant apparatus
Issued 28 September 2020 Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry the survival craft specified in Table 141.305 of this section, as appropriate for the the towing vessel. Vessel was operating on a Lake, Bays, Sound route without a buoyant apparatus.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 30 September 2020
Resolution: Vessel was provided with a buoyant apparatus.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Service
Issued 5 September 2006 Resolved
Fire extinguishers service overdue.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 September 2006
Lifesaving › Lifejacket/PFD (Type I) › Marking
Issued 5 September 2006 Resolved
PFD's not marked with vessel name and lights expired.
Due 10 September 2006
Resolved 28 March 2012
Resolution: All PFD''s marked with vsl name and lights were current
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Markings (ship name/port)
Issued 5 September 2006 Resolved
Ring buoys not marked with vessel name and starboard float light was inoperable.
Due 10 September 2006
Resolved 28 March 2012
Resolution: Vsl regulated under Subchapter "C" and not required to have vsl name or float light.

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.