CAPT NELSON

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

CAPT NELSON is a 1974 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 2001, most recently in June 2026, along with 17 deficiencies and 1 operational control.

Records from 2001 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 June 2026.

Built: 1974
Last inspected: 2 June 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 13
Deficiencies: 17 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 2 June 2026

Recorded inspections13

…physical examinations9

…with no type recorded4

Deficiencies 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2001–2026)

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

555216

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WDL5361

126935

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-126935

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)53.5 ft × 20.0 ft × 4.9 ft

Registered tonnagegross 48 / net 42

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderCOLLINS SEAFOOD INC · LAROSE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1974

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portHOUMA, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 30 September 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 it48 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
42 - 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.

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Inspection history · 13

2 June 2026 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8387631

8 May 2025 Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8131189

22 April 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7921529

14 July 2023 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7744739

19 September 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7562262

9 August 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7281943

21 April 2020 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6943453

5 August 2010 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3815470

3 August 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3814177

3 August 2010 Spot Check (Safety)

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3814254

3 August 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3815601

3 March 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2017505

18 February 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1522376

Deficiency record · 17

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors

Issued 19 September 2022 Resolved

Improper gasket material was found on door leading into engine space. Replace gasket material with firm rubber material. 46 CFR 140.610 (b)

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 21 September 2022
Resolution: Received photographic evidence from vessel rep of repaired gasket

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

Issued 19 September 2022 Resolved

Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. The low hydraulic steering fluid level alarm was inoperable. 46 CFR 143.230(a)(6)

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 September 2022
Resolved 21 September 2022
Resolution: Vsl rep sent video of low hydraulic steering alarm operating.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 19 September 2022 Resolved

A fixed fire pump must be capable of a pressure of 50 psi. Fire pump only reached a pressure of 35 psi. 46 CFR 142.325(a)(1)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 30 November 2022
Resolved 3 January 2023
Resolution: Vessel rep provided photographic evidence of fire pump being installed.

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

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

Each towing vessel shall be maintained and operated to minimize fire hazards and ensure the bilge are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials. The starboard generator was leaking diesel fuel from the fuel injector onto a soaked absorbent pad that was touching the generator.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel had a tech onsite as MI were leaving. Tech replaced the crush washers for the high pressure fuel line and tested generator.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

A fixed fire pump must be capable of delivering water from the two highest hydrants at 50 PSI and flow rate of 80 gallons per minute. Vessel's fire pump gauge shows 30 PSI at the pump with fire station operational.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 17 December 2021
Resolution: New single phase pump installed and tested w/o a pressure gauge.

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

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26ft must be fitted with a floating electric water light and each life buoy with a floating electric water light must have a lanyard of 3-6 ft. Vessel only had one floating electric water light and the light was directly connected to the lifebuoy w/o 3-6 ft of line.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: The light with proper line was attached to the ring buoy.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained IAW 199.190 with all inspections and tests of lifesaving must be recorded in the TVR, official log or IAW TSMS. Vessel has not done any lifesaving equipment checks nor maintained any records for lifesaving.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Logs have been started sat.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

The EPRIB must be stowed in its float-free bracket with controls set for automatic activation and be mounted so it will float free. Vessel did not have the hydrostatic release marked with its expiration date.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: The hydrostatic release was instaled properly.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

All fire extinguishing systems and fire detection systems shall be inspected, maintained and tested IAW Chapter 7 & 8 of NFPA 10 and recorded in the TVR, offical logbook, or IAW TSMS. Vessel had not been inspecting fire extinguishing systems monthly nor maintained records for monthly maintenance.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Logs have been started properly.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Resources and personnel

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

Company shall ensure that refresher training must be repeated annually and may be covered over time. Vessel personal were not aware of training requirement.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Company has developed a plan for training.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Monitoring of voyage or passage plan

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

The officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW) shall conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and ops prior to getting underway. Vessel's OICNW have not been conducting and logging the required navigation assessments when compared to the logbook record of operations.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel developed a Nav assessment that covers the requirements.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

Vessel shall meet the communication requirements of 33 CFR 164.72. Vessel did not have the MMSI number programed into the radios nor did the vessel have a radio safety equipment certificate.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: The MMSI was programmed in to the radio

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

Vessels subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge act must have on board a radio operator who holds a restricted radiotelephone operator permit or higher class license. Vessel's captain did not have a restricted license or higher. 47 CFR 80.163

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: A new Captain was placed on the vessel.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Cleanliness of engine room

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

Vessel must be operated IAW applicable laws and regs to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and environment. Vessel's septic system was spraying the machinery space and flowing into the vessel's bilge.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: The septic system was repaired and tested.

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

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

Gauges must be equipped at the machinery location for both MDE. Both Port and Starboard MDE did not have RPM gauge installed in the machinery location.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 12 January 2022
Resolution: Gauges installed and tested.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

Essential systems or equipment must be regularly examined and if a component is found unsatisfactory, it must be repaired or replaced. Three (3) cotter pins were missing from the rudder's steer gear.

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 9 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel placed cotter pins into the rudder assembly during inspection.

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

Issued 9 August 2021 Resolved

Electrical systems must minimize system failure, fire and shock hazards. Vessel's port machinery room electrical outlets requires a cover over the outlets.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 8 September 2021
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Cover installed over outlet.

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.