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DON F RAE
DON F RAE is a 2013 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 10 inspections since 2015, most recently in August 2025, along with 19 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations in 2016.
Records from 2015 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 28 August 2025.
- Built
- 2013
- Last inspected
- 28 August 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2016
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
28 August 2025
…with no type recorded4
Deficiencies
19 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
7 calendar years (2015–2025)
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
1249805
WDM8117
1268191
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1268191
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)55.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 60 / net 48
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTELL CITY BOAT WORKS INC · TELL CITY, IN, UNITED STATES · built 2013
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portFORT MADISON, IA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 8 November 2025 · expires 30 November 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 it60 - Simplified, Gross Ton
48 - Simplified, Net Ton
48 - 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 3
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.
POTOMAC Towing Vessel · MISLE 206443 · 30 June 2016 · activity 5931804U 798 Freight Barge · MISLE 478150 · 30 June 2016 · activity 5931804TZC 330 Freight Barge · MISLE 1403062 · 29 March 2016 · activity 5867897Inspection history · 10
28 August 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8220235
29 August 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7992232
30 August 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7781653
31 May 2022
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7464963
7 October 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7073228
9 August 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC LINE (WYTL 65611) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5968294
9 August 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC LINE (WYTL 65611) · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5968380
30 June 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5931804
29 March 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5867897
8 January 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5050548
Deficiency record · 19
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 28 August 2025
Resolved
(b) A remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover...(c)The valve must be installed in the fuel piping directly outside of the fuel oil supply tank.(d)The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. Remote fuel shut off valves are located only at the machinery equipment, install remote valves at both diesel tank connections. 46 CFR 143.260
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 29 August 2024
Resolved
VESSEL MUST HAVE OPERATIONAL NAVIGATION LIGHTS. VESSELS STARBOARD NAVIGATION LIGHT WAS NOT OPERTIONAL.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 August 2024
Resolved
Vessel must have a fuel shut off valve that is operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. The cable to the port side fuel shut off broke. Replace cable and test shut off valve for operation.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 30 August 2023
Resolved
Generators did not have means to identify RPM. Install a RPM gauge on both generators.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 30 August 2023
Resolved
Vessel did not have the complete contents of the navigation assessment captured. Vessel must have all them items listed in 46 CFR 140.635 for each voyage.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 30 August 2023
Resolved
Vessel must complete required drill and document the date, who participated, what the scenario was and any lessons learned. Vessel only documented the day they conduct the drills.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 30 August 2023
Resolved
All relief valves on pressure vessels must be tested twice every five years. Last time they were tested was 4 years prior. The valves can be replaced or ran up to the relief pressure to engage the valve to release.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 30 August 2023
Resolved
All life jackets must have vessels name on them written in block letters. 03 life jackets had the vessels previous name labeled on them.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 30 August 2023
Resolved
Items in first aid kit were expired. Remove expired first aid items from cabinet.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 30 August 2023
Resolved
Vessel fixed fire pump must produce at least 50 PSI and a flow rate of at least 80 gpm of water pressure. A portable pump must be self priming and have a minimum capacity of at least 80 GPM and 60 PSI. Vessels fixed fire pump was unable to provide adequate flow through the hose. Vessel must have at least approved pump that meets the minimum requirements.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 31 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel's port side fuel shutoff did not actuate. The fuel shutoffs were not labeled on the hull. Repair or replace port side fuel shutoff and label fuel shutoff.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Shipboard working arrangements
Issued 31 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel is required to document safety orientation for crew / non-crew. Vessel has not been recording safety orientation. Provide required orientation to crew and non-crew when applicable.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm
Issued 31 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel has a hydraulic steering system that requires a low level alarm to be heard at the operating station (wheelhouse). Vessel does not have prescribed low level alarm. Install sensor & alarm to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal
Issued 31 May 2022
Resolved
Bilge alarm is not audible heard in the operating station. Ensure alarm can be heard in the operating station.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 31 May 2022
Resolved
Vessel does not have onboard a FCC Certificate for the DON F RAE. Place FCC Certificate onboard.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 31 May 2022
Resolved
Place markings for Distress Signals on waterproof bag.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 31 May 2022
Resolved
Install ventilation dampeners.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 31 May 2022
Resolved
Renew watertight gaskets on for the hatches on the main deck and ensure no light can be seen through the cracks.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Functional requirements
Issued 31 May 2022
Resolved
Ensure full functionality of AIS. Vessel has the ability to receive transmission but cannot transmit.
Casualty record · 2
29 March 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 5867897
30 June 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5931804
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
PILGRIM (2016). 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
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