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WALLER

Towing Vessel · Built 2010s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named WALLER · HIGMAN BARGE LINES, INC. operator of record, 2023

WALLER is a 2014 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2014, most recently in February 2026, along with 8 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2015 and 2021.

Records from 2014 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 26 February 2026.

Built: 2014
Last inspected: 26 February 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 19
Deficiencies: 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 4 investigations · 2015–2021
Inspected with: 3 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

1253955

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WDL7792

1286073

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

368163520

Maury page id

psix-1286073

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations9

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded6

Years with a record 9 calendar years (2014–2026)

The 19 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Coast Guard record current through 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)109.4 ft × 35.5 ft × 12.5 ft

Registered tonnagegross 262 / net 178

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)109.4 ft × 35.5 ft × 12.5 ft

ITC tonnagegross 573 / net 171

BuilderBOCONCO INC · BAYOU LA BATRE, AL, UNITED STATES · built 2014

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portHOUSTON, TX

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 11 August 2026 · expires 30 September 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 it171 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
178 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
573 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
262 - 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 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDL7792MMSI 368163520 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 23 September 2020, expires 23 September 2030

WDH5331MMSI 367626880 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 12 June 2014, cancelled 27 July 2021

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

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.

HTCO 3121 Tank Barge · MISLE 1269898 · 27 October 2015 · activity 5752639 HTCO 3122 Tank Barge · MISLE 1269899 · 27 October 2015 · activity 5752639 HTCO 3141 Tank Barge · MISLE 1323955 · 27 October 2015 · activity 5752639

Inspection history · 19

26 February 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8317124

19 December 2025 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8285587

29 September 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8243270

22 July 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8191634

12 January 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8062389

17 July 2024 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7967071

13 October 2021 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7359659

25 March 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7162598

25 March 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7162996

27 April 2020 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6951428

26 April 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6955160

21 January 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · USCGC SAWFISH (WPB 87357) · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6898597

3 October 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6827222

27 April 2019 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6678124

25 December 2018 In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6603176

25 December 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6608137

27 October 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5752639

21 September 2015 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5727093

19 August 2014 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4960020

Deficiency record · 8

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

Issued 22 July 2025 Resolved

Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for the safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. #1 Steering pump was reported as inoperable. The vessel's TPO has the option to clear this deficiency with notification to the local OCMI within 72-hours in accordance with CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 22 July 2025
Resolution: Received TPO and technician report attesting to replacement of 12v batteries that were connected to UPS.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)

Issued 17 July 2024 Resolved

The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crewmembers are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. The vessel's deck and engineering crew did not know how to operate the fixed-firefighting system. Provide a corrective action plan.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 July 2024
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted close out report from ABS.

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

Issued 17 July 2024 Resolved

The portable fire pump must be self-priming and power-driven, with sufficient amount of lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in length, at least 40 mm (1.5 inches) in diameter and immediately available to attach to it so that a stream of water will reach any part of the vessel. The vessel is fitted with 75 ft. fire hoses and does not have a special consideration allowing the alternative arrangement.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 July 2024
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted close out report from ABS.

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

Issued 17 July 2024 Resolved

Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. There are no electrical outlets near the freezer in the forward hold and is powered from an extension cord. The extension cord is taught and poses a risk of coming loose.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 29 July 2024
Resolution: Received, reviewed and accepted close out report from ABS.

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

Issued 27 April 2020 Resolved

On 26 April 2020 the starboard MDE shut down when the #5 exhaust valve broke and damaged the #5 piston and cam drive gear for the starboard MDE.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 2 May 2020

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

Issued 27 April 2019 Resolved

Port main engine was secured due to possible head gasket issue. 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. 46cfr143.205(a)

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 May 2019
Resolved 29 April 2019
Resolution: Port main engine aftercooler leaks were found and new gaskets and seals installed. Underway test performed satisfactorly.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 25 December 2018 Resolved

Machinery must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Received report of loss of steering. Make necessary repairs to the satisfaction of the marine inspector. 46 CFR 143.205

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 December 2018
Resolution: called out divers to make sure that there was no damage under the boat. Then quadrant and Jockey bar were taken to St Louis where the Machine Shop repaired the Quadrant by bending it back and re boring the holes. Then fabricated two new bushings.

Documentation › Safety/Response Plans/Programs › Vessel Response Plan

Issued 19 August 2014 Resolved

New vessel found operating without NTVRP. Company has QI, Alternate QI, OSRO, and salvor under VRP. Vessel required to submit NTVRP by 19 Sep. 14.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 September 2014
Resolved 22 September 2014
Resolution: Vessel obtained full approval of the NTVRP.

Casualty record · 4

27 October 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5752639

25 December 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6608137

26 April 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6955160

25 March 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7162996

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

HIGMAN LEGACY (2015–2020). 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.