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M/V MARY J

M/V MARY J is a 1973 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 1995, most recently in May 2026, along with 14 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 3 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2012.

Records from 1995 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 May 2026.

Built
1973
Last inspected
21 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

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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 21 May 2026
…with no type recorded19
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 17 calendar years (1995–2026)
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

WDN2610
125074
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-125074

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)47.3 ft × 18.0 ft × 6.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 48 / net 32
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTUCKER MARINE, INC · CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES · built 1973
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portST PAUL, MN
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 21 May 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it32 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
48 - 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.
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29 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 14 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 1 operational control with the dates imposed and removed; 8 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 3 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 8

Inspection history · 29

21 May 2026 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8377176
17 April 2025 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8113479
16 May 2024 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7911443
27 July 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7753993
18 April 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7670411
19 July 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7510905
28 June 2022 Initial Certification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7497144
24 May 2018 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6419665
23 July 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4398313
7 May 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3733381
29 April 2010 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3726845
24 August 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3578275
10 August 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2742379
12 June 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1843126
30 September 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 72947
26 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 45344
4 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 154979
27 July 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 280569
18 July 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 132953
3 April 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 52943
26 March 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 176087
15 March 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 426611
5 May 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 415648
15 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 410983
8 October 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 66231
23 June 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 405221
26 April 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 96959
20 April 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 56666
27 April 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 23341

Deficiency record · 14

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 21 May 2026 Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 46 CFR 141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates: 3 Day and 3 night. Red (night) distress signals were found expired. Replace with new (03)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2026
Resolved 11 June 2026
Resolution: distress signals replaced.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 May 2026 Resolved
At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. If more than one lifebuoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Each lifeline on a lifebuoy must: (i) Be buoyant;( ii) Be of at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) in length; (iii) Be non-kinking; (iv) Have a diameter of at least 7.9 millimeters (5/16 inch); (v) Have a breaking strength of at least 5 kilonewtons (1,124 pounds); and (vi) Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. Throwing line was found deteriorated and brittle. Replace line to meet the above specifications.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2026
Resolved 11 June 2026
Resolution: Throwing line replaced with new.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 17 April 2025 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section; OR a portable pump, and hoses and nozzles, in accordance with paragraphs (e) through (f) of this section. Vessel's installed fire pump was laid up. Place self priming portable fire pump onboard, or bring installed system back into operation. Vessel cannot depart LS Marine yard until either is placed into service.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 13 June 2025
Resolution: O/O fire pump shown via video in operation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved
Each life-jacket must have a life-jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life-jacket. PFD lights found expired. Replace with new.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: PFD lights replaced
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. Replace expired contents of first aid kits.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: Expired items replaced with new.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved
All semi-portable fire extinguishing systems must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months... Semi-portable fire extinguisher found not inspected for 2024. Replace with currently inspected semi-portable 160 B extinguisher.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: 160-B serviced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 16 May 2024 Resolved
Properly mount fire extinguisher in #2 hold. Discovered on the ladder well.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 30 May 2024
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: Extinguisher mounted
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 July 2023 Resolved
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. 01 lifebuoy found with missing electric water light.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 10 August 2023
Resolved 3 June 2024
Resolution: light replaced and operating. verified during 2024 annual inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 27 July 2022 Resolved
No flares were onboard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 26 August 2022
Resolution: flares onboard
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 27 July 2022 Resolved
Vessel is not outfitted with emergency lighting or phosphorescent tape.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 13 September 2022
Resolution: pictures indicate tape being placed to indicate egress routes
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 27 July 2022 Resolved
A light dedicated at the entry of the engine room is missing.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 26 August 2022
Resolution: flashlight installed on bulkhead
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 27 July 2022 Resolved
No fire/abandonship drills were logged.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 13 September 2022
Resolution: drill conducted on Sep 2nd and logged appropriately.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 27 July 2022 Resolved
Port rudder post was leaking water excessively.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 18 April 2023
Resolution: Fitting repaired.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 July 2022 Resolved
COI has not been obtained by the required phase in period.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 27 July 2022
Resolution: COI completed.

Casualty record · 3

24 August 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3578275
7 May 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3733381
23 July 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4398313
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.

Ownership record

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