CAPT JEFF IRBY

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

CAPT JEFF IRBY is a 1973 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 59 inspections since 1993, most recently in February 2024, along with 11 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 16 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2018.

Records from 1993 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 7 February 2024.

Built: 1973
Last inspected: 7 February 2024
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 59
Deficiencies: 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 16 investigations · 2002–2018
Inspected with: 42 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

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 7 February 2024

Recorded inspections59

…physical examinations11

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded43

Deficiencies 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 22 calendar years (1993–2024)

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

550135

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WDC2688

122847

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-122847

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)71.0 ft × 27.0 ft × 10.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 165 / net 112

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderMAIN IRON WORKS INC · BAYOU BLUE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1973

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portSOUTH POINT, OH

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 2 June 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it165 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
112 - 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.

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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Inspected as a tow unit · 42

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.

Inspection history · 59

7 February 2024 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7862108

3 November 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7344717

30 June 2020 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6991651

5 April 2019 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6656690

16 August 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6526437

2 December 2016 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6051451

3 August 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5961425

13 July 2016 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5945998

8 August 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4955790

26 September 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4450707

14 June 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4344175

22 May 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4321702

2 August 2010 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3819986

29 April 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3730050

25 April 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3727550

22 April 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3741935

14 April 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3717101

28 March 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3711419

28 February 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3688296

9 February 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3677958

9 February 2010 Administration · Marine Casualty Follow Up

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3702275

23 August 2008 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3306547

29 June 2008 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3251515

28 June 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3289537

22 May 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2655502

21 May 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2672393

20 April 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2629663

17 August 2004 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2168928

11 August 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2168509

25 May 2004 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2078091

20 April 2004 Security Inspection

Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2049549

27 January 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1998325

7 January 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982464

24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1990882

18 August 2003 Security Inspection

Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1880304

1 June 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1833193

22 May 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1808829

27 March 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1763714

20 June 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1634400

4 January 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 128130

3 October 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 30926

10 August 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 431612

22 October 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 22478

6 June 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 137341

29 May 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 129344

8 May 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 469310

29 April 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 155216

3 January 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 159037

21 September 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 488621

20 September 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 152351

17 September 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 152222

5 January 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 162238

16 December 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 182519

7 June 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 134743

3 November 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 662820

21 October 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 182325

12 September 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 370497

26 September 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 89788

15 February 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 52631

Deficiency record · 11

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 30 June 2020 Resolved

Each distribution panel or switchboard must have nonconductive mats or grating on the deck in front of each panel. Nonconductive mats or grating were missing from three locations within the engine room. Install nonconductive mats or grating.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 July 2020
Resolution: Nonconductive mats were installed.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches

Issued 30 June 2020 Resolved

Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Internal emergency lighting on the 2nd deck was inoperable. Verify proper operation.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 July 2020
Resolution: Emergency lighting installed

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 10 April 2019 Resolved

Portable fire extinguishers must be maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. This requires the extinguisher to be installed securely on a hanger intended for the extinguisher. One aft B40 fire extinguisher was found not in the proper mounting bracket. Extinguisher must be placed in appropriate size hanger per manufacturer specs.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 July 2019
Resolved 12 August 2019
Resolution: Extinguisher placed in approved bracket.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 10 April 2019 Resolved

B160 semi portable fire extinguishers must be welded or otherwise secured to bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling. B160 was found unsecured on aft deck. Operator must secure semi portable extinguisher.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 July 2019
Resolved 12 August 2019
Resolution: B160 secured using chain.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 10 April 2019 Resolved

At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26ft must be fitted with a floating electric light under approval series 161.010 or 160.110. One lifebuoy fitted with a light was missing a battery. Vessel operator must install the appropriate battery for the light to operate.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 July 2019
Resolved 12 August 2019
Resolution: Approved battery added to light

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 10 April 2019 Resolved

Each lifebuoy with a floating electric light must have a lanyard of at least 3ft, but not more than 6ft, securing it around the body of the lifebuoy. The floating light for the bow lifebuoy was not properly secured around the body of the lifebuoy. Vessel operator must secure the floating light around the body of the lifebuoy.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 July 2019
Resolved 12 August 2019
Resolution: Light secured as required

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 10 April 2019 Resolved

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize failures, fire and shock hazards. Wiring found for an intercom in the starboard side bunkroom was exposed creating a risk for shock. Vessel operator must resecure or replace wiring to minimize risk of shock.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 July 2019
Resolved 12 August 2019
Resolution: Wire repaired, electrical shock hazard no longer present

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.

Issued 10 April 2019 Resolved

The owner or managing owner must help mitigate health and safety hazards including, but not limited to slips, trips and falls. The ladder access steps to the pilothouse on both port and starboard sides showed significant corrosion and deterioration. Address concerns and repair to mitigate safety concerns.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 July 2019
Resolved 12 August 2019
Resolution: Repaired steps

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 10 April 2019 Resolved

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize failures and fire and shock hazards. One stray wire was found in the upper portion of the machinery space near the alarm panel on the port side that needs to be capped or removed.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 24 July 2019
Resolved 12 August 2019
Resolution: Wire capped, shock hazard no longer present

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Turbocharger

Issued 23 August 2008 Resolved

Vessel lost power from port main.

Due 24 August 2008
Resolved 24 August 2008
Resolution: Turbo replaced.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Turbocharger

Issued 22 May 2006 Resolved

Engine Fire: Turbo charger failed one week prior; oil soaked lagging was re-installed - NOT replaced. Oil soaked lagging caught on fire. Found other areas on the engine that required lagging. Also found exhaust leak. Vessel made note of possible damaged propeller blades. Vessel made arrangements to make repairs at Brady’s Shipyard.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 May 2006
Resolved 25 May 2006
Resolution: Received photos documenting replacement of lagging. Received fax from Baumann Marine Service attesting to repairs. All Sat

Casualty record · 16

20 June 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1634400

27 March 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1763714

27 January 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1998325

21 May 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2672393

28 June 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3289537

23 August 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3360604

9 February 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3677958

28 February 2010Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3688296

28 March 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3711419

14 April 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3717101

22 April 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3741935

25 April 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3727550

29 April 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3730050

14 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4344175

3 August 2016Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 5961425

16 August 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6526437

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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

ENTERPRISE (2002–2018). 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 Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.