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M/V LIBERTY BELLE
M/V LIBERTY BELLE is a 2012 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 2012, most recently in September 2025, along with 31 deficiencies.
Records from 2012 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 26 September 2025.
- Built
- 2012
- Last inspected
- 26 September 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 31 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
26 September 2025
Deficiencies
31 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
14 calendar years (2012–2025)
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
not do.
Identity
1242659
WDI7312
1211372
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1211372
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)60.0 ft × 18.0 ft × 6.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 61 / net 49
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSERODINO INC · GUILD, TN, UNITED STATES · built 2012
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 25 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it61 - Simplified, Gross Ton
49 - Simplified, Net Ton
49 - Simplified, 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
Every recorded inspection, 1980 to 2026 for this class, 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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspection history · 20
26 September 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8226299
5 September 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7997073
1 September 2023
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7782317
15 December 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7609827
6 May 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7433337
4 November 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7347290
23 March 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7168770
29 December 2020
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7120912
30 October 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7076207
26 November 2019
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6863006
19 September 2018
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6543892
13 July 2017
Spot Check (Safety) · Administration
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6191746
15 June 2016
Uninspected Other · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5913582
28 January 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5805394
27 May 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5136424
9 March 2015
Administration
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5081135
15 May 2014
Spot Check (Safety)
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4860208
6 September 2013
Administration
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4717062
14 August 2013
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4549848
20 December 2012
Industry Initiated Exam · Administration
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4506479
Deficiency record · 31
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 4 November 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a fire pump. A fixed fire pump must be capable of energized remotely from outside the engine room. Currently, the remote start button is constantly energized. Since the remote start is not working as designed it is deeming unreliable. Crew members demonstrated local starting with a pull start.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 4 November 2021
Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure EACH crew member participates in firefighting drills and receives instruction at least once a month.
Currently, Master was unable to provide documentation that EACH Crew participated in firefighting drills and received instruction. Provide a proposed method of record keeping, to ensure all crew conduct firefighting drills and receive instruction. Proposal Received. Changed from 50 C to 705C, due date 15JAN2022 to provide completed log entries.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 4 November 2021
Resolved
Each towing Vessel perform tests of the Alarm Set Points and press. vessel relief valves twice every five (5) Years, with no more than three (3) years elapsing since last test. Currently,crew state tests of alarm set points and press. vessel reliefs have not been conducted since certification in 2018. Demonstrate or Provide report,alarm set points & relief valves have been tested
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 4 November 2021
Resolved
Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular towing vessel, EACH crew member must received a Safety Orientation. The safety Orientation and other training must be documented. The Master and office personnel were unable to provide documentation for a recently hired crew member, [name withheld] Provide safety orientation documentation Proposal. Proposal Received. Changed from 50 C to 705C, due date 15JAN2022 to provide completed log entries.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 4 November 2021
Resolved
For a new installation that is not considered a "replacement in kind" on a towing vessel, verification of compliance with the design standards must be conducted before the new installation is performed. A NEW Installation of a Radar and AIS (class A device)was completed prior to verification of the design standards. The vessel may continue to operate within the route restrictions listed on the Certificate of Inspection until the radar and AIS Installation is verified in compliance with Design Standards Verification in accordance with 46 CFR 144.145.
A copy of the verified plan is requested.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
Piping system valves must be clearly labeled or piping color coded. Color code key not available on vessel. Properly label piping valves, or, post color code key.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working areas along escape routes. Stair well and emergency escape latter leading from engine room to main deck not equipped with lighting. Install proper lighting or lighting strips at each location.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid. Generator engine leaked motor oil in vicinity of rear main seal. Leak required to be properly secured and oil residue cleaned from engine and generator.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
Vessel required to be fitted with navigation lights to display when aground and not under command. Vessel not fitted with lights to display when aground (nor "not under command"(Rule 27)) which are used to meet display requirements for meeting aground display requirements).
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Signs, indications
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
When operating as a combination unit with an inspected small passenger vessel, an emergency broadcast placard is required to be posted next to radio installation. Placard was not posted at start of inspection, however, item corrected by end of inspection.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
Voids and emergency fuel shut off valve linkage (located in starboard side void) required to be made available for exam during inspection. Void covers had not been removed in preparation for inspection. Licensed master for vessel required to have voids opened and to provide report of current condition of voids (one at bow, stern, port side, and starboard side) as determined from deck and of fuel shut off valve linkage when exercised.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
Lifebuoy (Ring buoy) required to be marked with name of vessel. Two lifebuoys missing a portion of the vessel's name. Properly mark lifebuoys.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
At least one lifebuoy required to be NOT be fitted with life line. Vessel fitted with 3 lifebuoys and all 3 lifebuoys fitted with life line. Unattach life line from one lifebuoy.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
One handheld VHF radio required on board vessel. Radio not on board during inspection. Ensure a properly operating handheld VHF radio on board prior to ops. Corrected, radio kept ashore when vsl not operational.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Oil and oily mixtures from machinery spaces
Issued 30 October 2020
Resolved
Vessel to be operated in a manner to afford protection against hazards to the environment. A small amount (less than 1 quart) of an oily product was present in port shaft alley which is serviced by an automatic bilge pump (no water present, shaft seal non water cooling). Properly remove oily product from shaft alley.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Two work vests, available for use by crew, were not outfitted with required light. Properly equip work vests PFDs with approved lights.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
COI requires six approved lifejackets. Vessel had two approved lifejackets on board; vessel is limited to two personnel while in operation until six approved lifejackets are on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Properly equip lifejackets with approved lights and whistles. Two lifejackets were not outfitted with required whistle or light.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Install an approved 160-B semi-portable fire-extinguishing system or a fixed fire-extinguishing system to protect the engine room.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Install smoke detector in deckhand room.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Install means of closure for all engine room ventilation openings. (Include in training as per 46 CFR 140.420 and document as per 46 CFR 140.910(a)(3))
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Demonstrate to attending CG Marine Inspector that the installed pressure relief valves on both air receivers prevent pressure from exceeding MAWP by more than 10%.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Demonstrate to attending CG Marine Inspector that the following alarms meet the performance criteria in stated site: main engine low lube oil pressure, main engine high cooling water temp., generator low lube oil pressure, generator high cooling water temp and hydraulic fluid tank low level.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Ensure appropriate documentation of all required tests with the frequency required in table 143.245(b). Documentation not provided includes: alarm set points, pressure vessel relief valves, charge of storage batteries for emergency lighting and power.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Demonstrate testing of required engine alarm set points.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Storage container for lifejackets on bridge did not have any markings. Properly label Lifejacket storage container.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Provide means for conducting & documenting a proper navigation assessment.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Training records did not show all (ten) safety orientation training topics had been provided to crew. Review list of required topics and training records and provide training to crew on topics not previously covered.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Training records did not show all (6) navigation safety training requirements had been provided to non-credentialed mariners. Review list of required topics and training records and provide training to crew on topics not previously covered.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Ensure documentation for all required safety orientation training (def. #14) and other crew training (to include navigation safety training, def. #15) includes training date(s), description, names & signature of individual(s) providing training, and names of individual(s) receiving training.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 21 September 2018
Resolved
Provide means for vessel master to document orientation training for individuals that are not crew members.
Ownership record
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