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BRIGHT ANGEL
- Built
- 1973
- Last inspected
- 15 October 2024
- Documentation
- Expired · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 45 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- 1 with no removal date recorded
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 October 2024
Deficiencies
45 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
1 with no removal date recorded
Years with a record
9 calendar years (2005–2024)
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
545980
WDI9496
119554
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-119554
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)40.9 ft × 20.0 ft × 4.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 27 / net 18
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCARLINE'S BOAT CONSTRUCT · DONALDSONVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1973
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it27 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
18 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
18 - 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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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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.
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Inspection history · 12
15 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8019507
10 August 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7530044
28 January 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7132599
28 January 2021
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7146353
22 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6942465
23 October 2019
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6841812
21 August 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6664348
7 November 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6576106
13 March 2014
Administration
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4815582
17 October 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2802195
9 May 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2644366
21 July 2005
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2434315
Deficiency record · 45
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. Vessel has a hole in deck resulting in approx 3-4" water in void space below.
46 CFR 140.610
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in the fisheries on the navigable waters of the United States or in the Exclusive Economic Zone, or coastwise trade, unless exempt under §67.9(c), must have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. Vessel COD expired Oct. 31, 2020.
46 CFR 67.7
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Vessel had approx. 3-4" of oily water throughout bilge.
46 CFR 142.220(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. Fuel shutoff would not function when tested.
46 CFR 143.260(b)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location. Unable to verify alarms, panel did not work.
46 CFR 143.230(b)(1)
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with:Applicable sections of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, including section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1321). Vessel has portable bilge pump installed in bilge that auto pumps overboard.
36 CFR 140.655(a)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. Flammable/Combustible liquids stowed in void space.
46 CFR 142.225(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
*Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Exhaust piping not insulated.
46 CFR 143.220(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
Relieving capacity of such relief valves must prevent pressure from exceeding the MAWP, as established by the manufacturer, by more than 10 percent. Pressure vessel relief valve on deck set to same relief PSI as MAWP for pressure vessel.
46 CFR 143.300(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machines/parts
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Vessel has exposed rotating machinery in engine room.
46 CFR 144.820
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. Fuel shut off label says push, it is a pull cable.
46 CFR 143.260(e)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessel has electrical hazards throughout the engine room, exposed wires bundled and taped out of the way.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light approved under approval series 161.010 or 161.110, unless the towing vessel is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating electric water light is required. Light on starboard side did not work.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 25 February 2021
Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. The medical certificate will be issued for various periods of time based upon the endorsements the mariner holds. Master missing medical card.
46 CFR 10.301
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 28 January 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this sub-chapter and choosing the Coast Guard option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel has lapsed on its annual inspection requirement as of 24JAN2021. Vessel must obtain a new COI prior to operations. Sector Mobile OCMI must receive notification and grant authorization prior to vessel movement until a valid COI is issued.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
Both main engine exhaust manifolds require lagging.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
Noted small leaks on the port and starboard main engine exhausts.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
Dead end wire found in engine room.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
Battery boxes not secured and battery cables and wires require proper terminals.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
Master could not provide radio operator permit.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
Master does not have EAP supervisory training.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 24 October 2019
Resolved
Vessel must have day shapes and navigation lights IAW COLREGS or 33 CFR Part 84. No day shapes are onboard and there are no lights provided for Not Under Command or Restricted in Ability to Maneuver. Vessel has submitted a request for special consideration, however until Coast Guard District 8 provides final resolution, no determination can be made and the vessel may operate.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
No later than July 22, 2019, the owner or managing operator must implement a health and safety plan. There is no health or safety plan on board. 46 CFR 140.500(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
A towing vessel must maintain a Towing Vessel Record. Vessel does not have a properly documented Towing Vessel Record. 46 CFR 140.910
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Monitoring of voyage or passage plan
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel has no record of navigational assessments being completed. 46 CFR 140.635
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel does not have Light List, Coast Pilot, Notice to Mariners or Tide/Current tables. 33 CFR 164.72
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel is not equipped with survival craft and the crew was unaware if the vessel had an EPIRB or if the company had procedures to evacuate to the tow in an emergency. 46 CFR 141.305(c)(3)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Engine room bilges have excessive oil and oily water. 46 CFR 143.220(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Crew had little knowledge of the Drug and Alcohol Program and could not provide a list of crewmembers covered under the consortium or EAP training. 46 CFR 16.401
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Radar does not meet FCC and RCTM standards for a vessel less than 300 GT. 33 CFR 164.72
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Magnetic compass light inoperable. 46 CFR 140.725(d)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Life jackets do not have whistles installed. 46 CFR 141.340(g)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel does not have required number of visual distress signals. 46 CFR 141.375(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Monthly inspections of fire extinguishers have not been conducted and record of servicing not onboard. 46 CFR 142.240(a)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Division - decks, bulkheads and penetrations
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Noted open penetrations in engine room aft bulkhead. 46 CFR 140.610(f)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Fuel vent does not have flame screen installed. 46 CFR 143.265(c)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Starboard engine oil pressure gauge in engine room inoperable. 46 CFR 143.230(c)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Non-metallic flexible hoses in lengths greater than 30 inches being utilized in the fuel system. 46 CFR 143.265(d)(2)(i)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
A person may not employ an individual in a position required to hold an MMC unless that individual maintains a current medical certificate. Master could not produce medical certificate. 46 CFR 15.401(c)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Deckhand does not have a valid TWIC.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Pressure vessel located in the engine room does not have a relief valve installed. 46 CFR 143.300(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Bilge piping material that leads to main deck is PVC. 46 CFR 143.270
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Crew did not provide orientation or have records of safety orientations being conducted. 46 CFR 140.410 &
46 CFR 140.415
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
VHF radio installation does not transmit properly.
Corrected on the spot. 46 CFR 140.715 & 33 CFR 164.72(a)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 21 August 2019
Resolved
Floating water lights do not have batteries installed.
Corrected on the spot. 46 CFR 141.360(c)(2)
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