WAR ADMIRAL

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

WAR ADMIRAL is a 1973 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 32 inspections since 1986, most recently in March 2024, along with 11 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 10 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2024.

Records from 1986 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 25 March 2024.

Built: 1973
Last inspected: 25 March 2024
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 32
Deficiencies: 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 10 investigations · 2002–2024
Inspected with: 34 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 25 March 2024

Recorded inspections32

…physical examinations9

…administrative events8

…with no type recorded15

Deficiencies 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 16 calendar years (1986–2024)

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

552825

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WDH7806

125007

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-125007

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.8 ft × 22.0 ft × 8.4 ft

Registered tonnagegross 103 / net 70

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderRAYCO SHIPBUILDERS · BOURG, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1973

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 18 August 2025 · expires 30 September 2026

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 it70 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
103 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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.

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 · 34

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 · 32

25 March 2024 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7879076

2 January 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7844664

21 September 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7345376

13 July 2021 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7254551

2 May 2021 TPO Audit

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7194405

9 March 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6382072

5 April 2017 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6117364

25 July 2013 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4675509

15 September 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4146939

3 April 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3979266

5 April 2010 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3711977

26 March 2009 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3439721

12 March 2009 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3432199

12 March 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3432413

12 March 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3441356

24 January 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3474719

16 November 2008 Administration

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3363882

21 September 2006 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2783644

17 August 2006 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2750863

27 April 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2634898

27 April 2006 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2634927

15 February 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2585434

19 July 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2432125

11 May 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2355030

24 September 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2206661

19 July 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2138444

13 February 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2006129

8 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1961063

17 May 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1815695

31 May 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1631984

11 April 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 180028

21 July 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 311110

Deficiency record · 11

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine

Issued 25 March 2024 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. Attending Marine Inspector (MI) discovered excessive oil residue build up on both the port and starboard generator windings. Provide TPO report attesting to the necessary repairs and cleanliness of windings. 46 CFR 143.205(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 27 March 2024
Resolution: Received acceptable TPO report attesting to repairs.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 25 March 2024 Resolved

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Port and starboard reduction gear service were both over 2300 hours past due. Provide TPO report attesting to the successful completion of preventative maintenance on the port and starboard reduction gear. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 27 March 2024
Resolution: Received acceptable TPO report attesting to repairs.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room

Issued 25 March 2024 Resolved

Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure all bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. MI discovered excessive amounts of black oil in the bilge and port side cofferdam. Provide TPO report attesting to the cleanliness of the bilge and port side cofferdam. 46 CFR 142.220(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 27 March 2024
Resolution: Received acceptable TPO report attesting to repairs.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine

Issued 25 March 2024 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. MI discovered a water in fuel line alarm on the port generator. Provide TPO report attesting to the satisfactory repair. 46 CFR 143.205(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 27 March 2024
Resolution: Received acceptable TPO report attesting to repairs.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 25 March 2024 Resolved

If the cognizant OCMI has reasonable cause to believe that a vessel's survey program is deficient, that OCMI may for vessels under the internal survey program, require that the vessel comply with the external survey program requirements of § 137.205. Due to multiple nonconformities discovered by attending MI, vessel is required to conduct an external audit within 7 days. 46 CFR 137.212(c)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2024
Resolved 11 April 2024
Resolution: Recieved external audit.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 25 March 2024 Resolved

Pressure vessels must be externally examined annually. Relief valves must be tested in accordance with § 143.245 (Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test). Relief valves were missing inspection tags and/or documentation. 46 CFR 143.300(b)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 25 March 2024

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm

Issued 17 August 2006 Resolved

Flashing light and general alarm placard needs to be installed in the engineroom.

Due 18 September 2006
Resolved 21 September 2006

Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Marking

Issued 17 August 2006 Resolved

Retro reflective tape needs to be replaced on the liferings.

Due 18 September 2006
Resolved 21 September 2006

Navigation

Issued 21 July 1986 Resolved

VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A COPY OF THE INLAND RULES OF THE ROAD ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR88.05.

Condition: Unknown
Due 18 May 2002
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past

Accommodation/Occupational Safety

Issued 21 July 1986 Resolved

VESSEL DID NOT HAVE AN OPERABLE, COAST GUARD APPROVED, MARIVE SANITATION DEVICE ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR159.7. VESSEL HAD TWO INSTALLED TOILETS AND PIPING TO THE MSD BY-PASSED ALLOWING DIRECT DISCHARGE OF RAW SEWAGE INTO U.S. NAVIGABLE WATERS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 21 August 1986
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past

Documentation

Issued 21 July 1986 Resolved

VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR67.45-5.

Casualty record · 10

31 May 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1631984

24 September 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2206661

11 May 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2355030

24 January 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 3474719

12 March 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 2 injured · activity 3441356

3 April 2011Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 3979266

15 September 2011Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4146939

9 March 2018Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6382072

21 September 2021Routine · role: Sighted in Area · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7345376

2 January 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7844664

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

GIZMO (2002). 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.