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.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)78.0 ft × 34.0 ft × 10.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 177 / net 142
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHOPE SERVICES INC · DULAC, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2013
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Direct
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portHOUSTON, TX
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 28 May 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 it142 - Simplified, Net Ton 177 - Simplified, Gross Ton
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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.
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. These devices must be suitable for the expected route.
USCG Inspectors found VSL has unapproved foam gaskets installed in watertight doors leading to exterior of VSL. Repair to satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector or TPO
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 April 2024
Resolved 13 September 2024
Resolution: Vsl installed new gaskets. All sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 20 March 2024Resolved
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.
Found unapproved batteries in electric marker lights attached to lifebuoys.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 20 March 2024
Resolved 20 March 2024
Resolution: VSL installed approved batteries into electric marker lights in presence of Marine Inspectors, VSL does not have approved spare batteries onboard.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 20 March 2024Resolved
(f) Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments.
Marine Inspectors found submersible pump non-permanently attached to hull of vessel for live-well tank. Existing installed cable had been spliced and pump was attached to the vessels's installed power distribution system. Submersible pump was attached to the aft main deck through use of U-bolt, ratchet strap around ballast sounding tube, wire rope and chain. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector or TPO.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 April 2024
Resolved 25 March 2024
Resolution: Received tech report from Rio Marine; pump dismantled and electrical splice corrected. All Sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 19 October 2023Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be suitable for route and service. Vessel reported Port MDE not functioning as intended. Current root cause and problem with Main Engine remains unknown at this time. Company to repair MDE IAW company processes/TSMS and provide objective evidence to Coast Guard attesting to root cause and satisfactory repair. Vessel is permitted to transit lightship to the Kirby fleeting area in Corpus Christi where it will remain until towed to Houston-Galveston for dry dock and repair. Vessel is prohibited from conducting commercial operations until cleared by the Coast Guard.
46 CFR 143.205(c)(2)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 14 December 2023
Resolution: Received and accepted ABS class report attesting to completion of repairs and of COLT CLARY being fully operational. See attached report.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 September 2022Resolved
achinery systems must be maintained for the safe operation of the towing vessel.
Vessel suffered a engineering casualty resulting in reduction in propulsion while underway. Vessel is authorized to continue transit with additional assist towing vessel as discussed. Following completion of voyage, vessel to conduct repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO and submit a report from TPO of resolution to this office prior to resuming operations.
46 CFR 143.205 (a)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 8 September 2022
Resolution: TPO Report Received.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 May 2022Resolved
Propulsion main engine - Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operations of the towing vessel and safety of persons on boardunder normal and emergency conditions. Vessel was underway in Corpus Christi inner harbor and had a shutdown of both MDE's. Determine problem and repair plan to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 143.205
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 3 May 2022
Resolved 4 May 2022
Resolution: Received Lydia [name withheld] Services tech report. Vessel cleared.
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