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JOHN JOSEPH
- Built
- 1973
- Last inspected
- 27 August 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
27 August 2025
…with no type recorded46
Deficiencies
18 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
27 calendar years (1993–2025)
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
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Identity
546569
7303865
WDL7631
120021
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-120021
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)98.7 ft × 31.0 ft × 12.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 274 / net 186
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)100.8 ft × 31.0 ft × 17.1 ft
ITC tonnagegross 350 / net 105
BuilderMCDERMOTT SHIPYARD · AMELIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1973
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBOSTON, MA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationValid · issued 10 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it186 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
105 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
274 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
350 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
105 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
274 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
350 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 16
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.
CAPT. MALC Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 172279 · 7 December 2021 · activity 7372751BALD EAGLE II Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 435369 · 7 December 2021 · activity 7372751ABBEY K Towing Vessel · MISLE 102794 · 14 March 2016 · activity 5833000MIRIAM MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 177676 · 14 March 2016 · activity 5833000STOLT INVENTION Tank Ship · MISLE 468241 · 14 March 2016 · activity 5833000AGHIA SKEPI Freight Ship · MISLE 596997 · 14 March 2016 · activity 5833000MSC RESILIENT III Freight Ship · MISLE 607526 · 14 March 2016 · activity 5833000JAMES D MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 1345392 · 14 March 2016 · activity 5833000BRIDGEPORT Freight Barge · MISLE 79730 · 18 February 2014 · activity 4829293TOWN POINT Towing Vessel · MISLE 94845 · 24 November 2011 · activity 4194995BRIDGEPORT Freight Barge · MISLE 79730 · 21 April 2002 · activity 1611521PORTSMOUTH Freight Barge · MISLE 447143 · 27 July 1999 · activity 71952SOMERSET Freight Barge · MISLE 355672 · 17 June 1998 · activity 109808EXIDERDOME NO. 1 Freight Barge · MISLE 46985 · 2 April 1998 · activity 86580MEAGHAN MARIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 98527 · 2 April 1998 · activity 86580JOAN TURECAMO Towing Vessel · MISLE 192619 · 2 April 1998 · activity 86580KERRY MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 81882 · 20 February 1996 · activity 57778MIRIAM MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 177676 · 20 February 1996 · activity 57778MIRIAM MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 177676 · 4 August 1993 · activity 182753Inspection history · 62
27 August 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8208153
5 August 2025
Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8202620
22 October 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8022233
16 October 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7809357
6 December 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7605005
8 June 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7471887
7 December 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7372751
24 July 2021
In-Service Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7266757
24 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7268284
21 September 2020
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7062448
20 August 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7038542
11 May 2017
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6143954
14 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5833000
2 April 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station St Inigoes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5102889
8 April 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4831497
18 February 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4829293
31 January 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4793802
29 August 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4425620
24 November 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4194995
24 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4126140
23 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4125812
6 April 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3980375
13 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3393898
2 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3286883
6 January 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2851114
18 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2842369
13 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2839319
20 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2825594
8 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2817025
29 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2810062
30 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2790385
12 September 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2776170
18 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2752329
5 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2736351
16 February 2006
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2586709
15 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC STURGEON BAY (WTGB 109) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2591298
15 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC STURGEON BAY (WTGB 109) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2591323
15 February 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC STURGEON BAY (WTGB 109) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2591358
15 June 2005
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO TAMPA · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2391394
23 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2317325
5 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2187075
4 August 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2155756
30 March 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2034004
28 December 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1723690
21 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1611521
5 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1604407
21 August 2001
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1071487
2 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · GROUP/MSO LONG ISLAND SOUND · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 102544
27 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 71952
29 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 102072
17 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 109808
2 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 86580
27 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 778587
1 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · District 5 (B) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 732002
27 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 57315
12 September 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 395651
20 February 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 57778
4 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 170504
11 May 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 753166
27 April 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 203241
1 October 1993
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1144518
4 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 182753
Deficiency record · 18
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 22 October 2024
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. Missing marking for auxiliary engine remote fuel shutoff valve on Port main deck.
46 CFR 143.260(e)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 22 October 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Missing test records for essential systems as per Table 143.245(b).
46 CFR 143.245(b)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 22 October 2024
Resolved
All pressure vessels must have the MAWP indicated by a stamp, nameplate, or other means visible to the crew. Missing pressure vessel MAWP marking.
46 CFR 143.300(c)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Jacketed high pressure lines and oil leakage alarm
Issued 22 October 2024
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Measures must be in place to prevent flammable or combustible liquid piping leaks from coming into contact with these components. Fuel hose for generator was showing wastage.
46 CFR 143.220(b)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 6 December 2022
Resolved
Crew berthing haas no means of emergency lighting.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 December 2022
Resolved
Stbd generator is missing a machinery guard
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 December 2022
Resolved
Vent line for out-of-service boiler does not have a means of closure.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following:
(a) All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable.
Engine room bilge has accumulation of oil.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space.
Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips that are installed along escape but egress is not capable in the following areas; ER fidely, Aft escape lader in ER, FWD escape hatch in ER, and FWD maindeck passage way
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
The Bridge-to-Bridge Act and the regulations of this part apply to the following vessels in the navigable waters of the United States:(a) Every power-driven vessel of 20 meters or over in length while navigating.
Bridge to bridge certificate has wrong call sign.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions.
STBD MDE L/O cooler has a temporary repair.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040.
Vessel missing 1 projectile rocket.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 July 2021
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times.
STBD fwd life ring was full of water.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 25 July 2021
Resolved
Except as provided by 46 CFR § 15.725, no vessel may be navigated unless it has in its service and onboard the crew complement required by the COI. To engage in voyages over 600 miles, the subject vessel's COI requires a minimum of nine (9) persons in crew, to include two (2) Licensed Engineers and two (2) Able Seamen. Attending Marine Inspectors noted that the vessel arrived Charleston, SC, from Tampa, FL, with seven (7) crew, lacking one (1) Able Seaman and one (1) Licensed Engineer and intended to depart to Houston, TX. Vessel must provide minimum complement and complete an inspection of equivalent scope of its annual so as to determine its suitability for its intended voyage over 600 miles. Inspection to continue.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 24 July 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel may not be operated without having its valid COI aboard. The vessel was issued a COI on September 21, 2020, but the master was unable to make it available to the attending marine inspector. Vessel's original certificate must be provided to its master, placed aboard, and kept in a place readily accessible so as to ensure it can be provided to the attending marine inspector.
Vessel may shift, but may not depart port, until an attending marine inspector attests to compliance with the applicable regulation.
Documentation
Issued 12 September 1996
Resolved
ENSURE VSL PERSONNEL ARE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING COMPANY DRUG PROGRAM POLICYREQUIRED BY 46 CFR 15.812. 1.) EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM._x001C_ 2.) DRUG PROGRAM TRAINING._x001C_ 3.) ENROLLMENT IN DRUG TESTING PROGRAM.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 12 September 1996
Resolved
PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION TO SHOW THAT THE MARINE SANITATION DEVICE IS APPROVEDAS REQUIRED BY 33 CFR 159.7.
Documentation
Issued 12 September 1996
Resolved
POST MARPOL V PLACARD PROMINENTLY THROUGHOUT VESSEL AS REQUIRED BY 33 CFR 151.59.
Recorded names · 1
AMY MORAN (1998–2016). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.
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
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