JOSHUA DAVID ESPER

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

Built: 1974
Last inspected: 15 April 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 72
Deficiencies: 6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 110 other vessels
Also recorded as: 2 other names

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 15 April 2026

Recorded inspections72

…physical examinations7

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded58

Deficiencies 6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 28 calendar years (1993–2026)

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

558551

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WDD8059

129639

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-129639

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)139.6 ft × 45.0 ft × 8.6 ft

Registered tonnagegross 681 / net 463

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderMAINSTREAM SHIPYARDS & · GREENVILLE, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1974

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portST. LOUIS, MO

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un

DocumentationValid · issued 9 September 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it681 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
463 - 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.

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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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 · 110

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 · 72

15 April 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8350261

1 October 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8245988

12 May 2025 TPO Audit

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8135026

8 July 2024 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7855595

24 April 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7929964

23 October 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7821496

12 July 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7758021

23 June 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7733600

18 March 2022 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7413965

17 March 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7414522

4 February 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7445840

24 August 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7324929

6 December 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6868758

9 July 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6747539

12 March 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6651243

4 February 2019 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6812823

16 December 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6601605

7 August 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6510624

25 July 2018 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6492375

16 January 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5055516

8 October 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5002595

11 August 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4966136

29 January 2014 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4790990

3 November 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4806269

7 September 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4723553

27 March 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4561682

14 November 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4484878

6 November 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4479681

15 October 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4471169

23 July 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4388265

15 July 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4381586

29 November 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4198578

28 May 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4045803

20 March 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3968893

30 June 2010 MTSA Verification · Administration · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3781121

3 August 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3596928

20 March 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3439781

5 March 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3428328

11 January 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3398772

26 August 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3309332

27 July 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3309289

15 June 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2680433

2 March 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2594740

2 March 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2594831

15 February 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2585490

14 February 2006 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2585834

4 April 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2334480

17 June 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1820003

15 January 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1734846

7 December 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1739617

16 August 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 162761

16 March 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 137577

23 January 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 31881

26 June 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 280411

18 April 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 65911

15 January 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 130615

23 June 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 419048

19 October 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 155912

21 July 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2901

26 May 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 143635

5 April 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 759409

28 March 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 196002

2 August 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 41189

11 December 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 167970

21 July 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 133340

19 July 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 368673

10 January 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 46433

10 August 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 360150

22 June 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 359098

20 June 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 42569

20 June 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 114159

28 May 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 25826

Deficiency record · 6

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

Issued 1 October 2025 Resolved

Machinery and electrical systems 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. Vessel suffered loss steering. Vessel's starboard rudder and wheel are inoperable. Troubleshoot and repair to the satisfaction of the TPO prior to conducting operations. Provide objective evidence to the Coast Guard.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 16 October 2025

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

Issued 18 March 2022 Resolved

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must be maintained to ensure proper operation. The center main diesel engine suffered a material malfunction. Please work with your TPO (TVIB) to clear the deficiency IAW CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 20 March 2022
Resolution: Center line MDE was repaired by manufacturer technicians, vessel and company personnel. See attached TPO documentation.

Lifesaving

Issued 19 July 1994 Resolved

VESSEL'S PFD'S DID NOT HAVE RETROREFLECTIVE TAPE AS REQUIRED IN 46 C.F.R 25.25-15.

Condition: Unknown
Due 1 August 1994
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

Lifesaving

Issued 22 June 1993 Resolved

VESSELS DID NOT HAVE RETROREFLETIVE TAPE AS REQUIRED IN 46 CFR 25.25-15_x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 August 1993
Resolved 10 August 1993

Fire Fighting

Issued 22 June 1993 Resolved

VESSEL DID NOT HAVE MINIMUM NUMBER OF FIRE EXTIGUISHERS AS REQUIRED IN 46 CFR 25.30-20(b)(1)

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 August 1993
Resolved 10 August 1993

Documentation

Issued 22 June 1993 Resolved

VESSEL DID NOT HAVE VALID FCC CERTIFICATE ON BOARD

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 September 1993
Resolved 19 July 1994

Recorded names · 2

BEVERLY ANN (2003), LILLIE GAIL (2006). 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.