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EDWARD RAINS

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

EDWARD RAINS is a 1973 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 14 inspections since 1996, most recently in March 2026, along with 30 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 1 casualty investigation in 2006.

Records from 1996 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 March 2026.

Built
1973
Last inspected
9 March 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
14
Deficiencies
30 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2006
Inspected with
12 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
546099
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDE8267
MISLE id
119645
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367403480
Maury page id
psix-119645

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations9
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded4
Years with a record 9 calendar years (1996–2026)
The 14 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)60.1 ft × 26.0 ft × 8.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 156 / net 106
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLEMAY BARGE LINE, INC · GREENVILLE, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1973
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portCAVE IN ROCK, IL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 21 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it156 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
106 - 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

WDE8267MMSI 367403480 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 26 February 2019, expires 8 April 2029
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 · 12

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.

KATIE MAURINE Towing Vessel · MISLE 22631 · 29 December 2006 · activity 2849358SCF 2552 B Freight Barge · MISLE 726042 · 29 December 2006 · activity 2849358SCF 2550 B Freight Barge · MISLE 726046 · 29 December 2006 · activity 2849358SCF 2505 Freight Barge · MISLE 743331 · 29 December 2006 · activity 2849358SCF 26103B Freight Barge · MISLE 807875 · 29 December 2006 · activity 2849358SCF 26002 Freight Barge · MISLE 807951 · 29 December 2006 · activity 2849358SCF 26005 Freight Barge · MISLE 807954 · 29 December 2006 · activity 2849358IN065401 Freight Barge · MISLE 807957 · 29 December 2006 · activity 2849358IN065402 Freight Barge · MISLE 807963 · 29 December 2006 · activity 2849358SCF 26004 Freight Barge · MISLE 807967 · 29 December 2006 · activity 2849358R 6456 Freight Barge · MISLE 271907 · 9 February 1996 · activity 137496PTT 7621 Freight Barge · MISLE 437225 · 9 February 1996 · activity 137496

Inspection history · 14

9 March 2026 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8312845
5 December 2024 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8033363
3 April 2024 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7889513
28 March 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7658696
28 March 2023 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7659012
11 May 2022 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7448610
25 June 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4351372
29 December 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2849358
1 June 2006 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2689149
23 February 2006 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2591262
17 November 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2536549
26 October 2005 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2525402
26 January 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 412567
9 February 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 137496

Deficiency record · 30

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Other (crew and accommodation)
Issued 9 March 2026 Resolved
Each owner or managing operator must develop procedures to routinely examine, maintain, and replace capstans, winches, and other machinery used to connect the towing vessel to the tow. Vessel does not have tow gear maintenance procedures. Provide tow gear maintenance procedures.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 March 2026
Resolution: Verified tow gear maintenance procedures.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 9 March 2026 Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. Breaker panels in engine room not clearly marked and/or missing blank covers in place of missing breakers.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 March 2026
Resolution: Received objective evidence of corrected deficiency
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 March 2026 Resolved
Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard. No safety guard on rotating shaft of steering pump. Provide guard.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 16 March 2026
Resolution: received objective evidence of guard installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 9 March 2026 Resolved
Marine employers must establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers on inspected vessels. No evidence of random drug program. Provide documentation of enrollment in random drug and alcohol program.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 10 March 2026
Resolution: Uploaded objective evidence of enrolment in drug and alcohol program.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 March 2023 Resolved
Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected. Vessels semi-portable 160-B extinguisher did not have a suitable charge. Renew/charge 160-B extinguisher to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 142.240(a)(1)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 28 April 2023
Resolved 28 March 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 28 March 2023 Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately sized life jacked, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.155, or 160.76 , for each person on board. Vessel was missing 01 PFD. Provide additional life jacket. Vessel is restricted 07 persons until deficiency is rectified. 46 CFR 141.340(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 April 2023
Resolved 28 March 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 28 March 2023 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Installed fire pump wiring was found exposed. Properly cap off, and stow within junction box or remove wiring to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 143.400(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 11 April 2023
Resolved 28 March 2023
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 May 2022 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. The shore tie was found hard-wired into the electrical panel, bypassing the intended connection. Make repairs as needed to CG satisfaction.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2022
Resolved 3 April 2024
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 11 May 2022 Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized life jacket, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.155, or 160.176, for each person on board. The vessel was missing one Type I life jacket. Had 07 on board, needs 08.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 June 2022
Resolved 3 April 2024
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Circuit Breaker
Issued 23 February 2006 Resolved
Properly mark all electrical breakers.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 March 2006
Resolved 1 June 2006
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 23 February 2006 Resolved
Provide a current rules of the road (NAV Rules) on board.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 March 2006
Resolved 1 June 2006
Operations/Management › Navigation Safety › Carriage of Charts and Publications
Issued 23 February 2006 Resolved
Provide a current light list for op area onboard vessel.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 March 2006
Resolved 23 February 2006
Fire Fighting › Fire Hydrants › Material
Issued 23 February 2006 Resolved
Repair/replace port fire plug valve.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 March 2006
Resolved 1 June 2006
Electrical › Electric Supply System (service) › Battery Installation
Issued 23 February 2006 Resolved
Provide proper battery containers for all batteries onboard vessel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 March 2006
Resolved 1 June 2006
Deck/Cargo › Holds/Tanks › Flame Arrester
Issued 23 February 2006 Resolved
Provide proper flamr=e screens on all fuel vents.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 March 2006
Resolved 1 June 2006
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 23 February 2006 Resolved
Provide proper bulbs for all navigation lights.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 March 2006
Resolved 1 June 2006
Fire Fighting › Remote Fuel Shutoff › General
Issued 26 October 2005 Resolved
Properly install emergency fuel shutoffs to the two generators and two main diesel engines.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2005
Resolved 31 October 2005
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 26 October 2005 Resolved
Prove proficiency of crew by conducting fire drills and log properly log them in the vessel's log.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2005
Resolved 31 October 2005
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Flame Detectors
Issued 26 October 2005 Resolved
Prove proper operation of the engine room fire detection system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2005
Resolved 31 October 2005
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Arrangement
Issued 26 October 2005 Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire pump with approved hoses and nozzles attached.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2005
Resolved 31 October 2005
Fire Fighting › Portable Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher › Approval
Issued 26 October 2005 Resolved
Provide a B-V fire extinguishing system for the engine room. Two 20 lbs extinguishers may be used temporarily till B-V arrives.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 November 2005
Resolved 1 June 2006
Personnel › Training › Fire Fighting Basic
Issued 26 October 2005 Resolved
Have crew prove proficiency in operation of vessel's fire system.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2005
Resolved 31 October 2005
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Rubbish/Waste Materials
Issued 26 October 2005 Resolved
Minimize risk to the vessel, crew, and environment by removing oil and oily rags from the engine room.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2005
Resolved 31 October 2005
Pollution Prevention/Response › Prevention Equipment › Marine Sanitation Device, Type II
Issued 26 October 2005 Resolved
Secure type II sanitation device system until properly repaired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2005
Resolved 31 October 2005
Personnel › Certificates/Documents/Licenses › License, Master
Issued 26 October 2005 Resolved
Provide license for the master while operating the vessel.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2005
Resolved 31 October 2005
Communications › Audible Communications › Horn/Whistle
Issued 26 October 2005 Resolved
Prove proper operation of the vessel's air horn/whistle.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 31 October 2005
Resolved 31 October 2005
Navigation
Issued 26 January 1998 Resolved
MISSING CG LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 February 1998
Resolved 6 February 1998
Navigation
Issued 26 January 1998 Resolved
PORT SIDE RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 February 1998
Resolved 6 February 1998
Navigation
Issued 26 January 1998 Resolved
VESSEL NAME AND HAILING PORT NOT DISPLAYED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 February 1998
Resolved 6 February 1998
Navigation
Issued 26 January 1998 Resolved
MISSING COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST.
Condition: Unknown
Due 6 February 1998
Resolved 6 February 1998

Casualty record · 1

29 December 2006Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 2849358
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.