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Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

Built: 1974
Last inspected: 7 March 2026
Documentation: Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 46
Deficiencies: 33 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 34 other vessels

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 7 March 2026

Recorded inspections46

…physical examinations18

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded24

Deficiencies 33 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 26 calendar years (1992–2026)

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

558881

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WDD5491

129928

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-129928

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.2 ft × 24.0 ft × 8.9 ft

Registered tonnagegross 124 / net 84

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderMARINE INDUSTRIES OF MORGAN CITY INC · AMELIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1974

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNORFOLK, VA

Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg

DocumentationValid · issued 8 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it124 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
84 - 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 34

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 · 46

7 March 2026 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8324644

30 November 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8275509

22 September 2025 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8239236

9 May 2025 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8131814

22 April 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8130276

1 November 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8025576

1 April 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7888025

19 January 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7851876

10 October 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7807619

25 September 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7798277

25 September 2023 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7799726

25 September 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7800791

30 July 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7781003

12 January 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7620620

14 May 2022 Drydock Exam · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7450596

7 December 2021 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7363995

7 September 2020 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7052710

22 April 2020 Initial Certification · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6942543

30 July 2019 In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6768583

30 July 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6768830

21 June 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6453803

19 September 2017 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6284617

6 May 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4303370

27 October 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4179895

8 July 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4078573

26 August 2010 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3834819

22 July 2010 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3807142

18 February 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3423540

29 April 2008 DAPI Audit

Administrative · USCG East District (dp) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3195101

29 August 2007 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3172143

21 February 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team New York (91106) · Activity 2875361

19 May 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2655804

4 June 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2091965

22 April 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2050249

16 May 2003 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1797835

11 March 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1492868

14 January 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1478308

9 March 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 9281

2 December 1999 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 811587

3 December 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 660837

26 November 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 56857

1 April 1997 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1110592

18 October 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 25321

22 September 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 174107

9 March 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2711

23 January 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8039

Deficiency record · 33

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals

Issued 29 September 2025 Resolved

Each navigation light must bear a permanent and indelible label that is visible. MI observed that the labels for mast, port, starboard and astern headlights were worn and unreadable. 33 CFR 183.810

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 October 2025
Resolved 3 November 2025
Resolution: Provided photographic evidence of legible labels.

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

Issued 29 September 2025 Resolved

Stowage positions for lifejackets stowed in a berthing space or stateroom must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the minimum quantity. MI observed lifejackets stowed in the berthing areas were not marked with the minimum quantity. 46 CFR 141.340(h)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 October 2025
Resolved 3 November 2025
Resolution: Provided photograph evidence of correct labeling.

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

Issued 19 January 2024 Resolved

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Electrical temperature sensor cables on PORT and STBD MDEs were found in unsatisfactory condition exposing bare cables leading to multiple sensor inputs. Repair to the satisfaction of the attending CGMI 705/c rectify within 7 days.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 January 2024
Resolved 22 January 2024
Resolution: V/O replaced the cable connections for the sensors and oil sending unit. V/O provided sufficient evidence of repairs conducted to the satisfaction of the CGMI. photos added to documents.

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

Issued 19 January 2024 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: Be of at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) in length. Corrected on the spot. 10/c

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 January 2024
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Vessel had 100' line and was able to remove the 5' section that was degraded due to being exposed to the sun.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits

Issued 19 January 2024 Resolved

In addition to the immersion suits required under paragraph (a)(1) of this section, each watch station, work station, and industrial work site must have enough immersion suits to equal the number of persons normally on watch in, or assigned to, the station or site at one time. Vessel did not have enough immersion suits to meet the requirements. corrected on the spot. 10/c

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 19 January 2024
Resolved 19 January 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced the immersion suit with one they had in their warehouse.

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

Issued 25 September 2023 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. Vessels port MDE is inoperative. Vessel is required to make appropriate repairs to the satisfaction of Sector Virginia Marine Inspectors prior to commencing towing operations. 46 CFR 143.205

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 October 2023
Resolution: Got underway with Bay Diesel to operationally test the port MDE. Test sat.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 25 September 2023 Resolved

Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges that alerts individuals in those spaces. This may be accomplished by an installed detection system, or by using individual battery-operated detectors meeting UL 217 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter). Detection systems or individual detectors must be kept operational at all times when the crew is onboard the towing vessel. The berthing near the galley did not have smoke detection, and berthing #3 had and expired (10JAN18) and incorrect UL rating. 46cfr142.330(8)(b)

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 October 2023
Resolved 16 October 2023
Resolution: Received objective evidence of a new smoke detector.

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

Issued 25 September 2023 Resolved

The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location. Main engine lubricating oil psi and main engine RPM. STBD MDE RPM gauge was inoperative. 46CFR142.230(c)(1)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 24 October 2023
Resolved 16 October 2023
Resolution: Received objective evidence of a new tachometer for the STBD MDE.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts

Issued 25 September 2023 Resolved

Survival craft must be stowed in accordance with the requirements of § 199.130 of this chapter, as far as is practicable on existing towing vessels. The life raft hydrostatic release was installed incorrectly (upsidedown) 46CFR141.310

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 10 October 2023
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 12 January 2023 Resolved

There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended back flooding through the bilge piping. The vessel's installed bilge piping was disconnected and not ready for immediate use. Correct prior to conducting pushing / towing operations. 46CFR143.275 17c

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 January 2023
Resolution: The vessel installed new bilge piping. CGMI conducted operational test; all sat.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 12 January 2023 Resolved

Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.2245(b). Alarm set points listed in 143.230 have not been conducted. 46CFR143.245(b) 50c

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 18 January 2023
Resolution: Received report of alarms tested with satisfactory results.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)

Issued 12 January 2023 Resolved

Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. The vessel does not have hand rails on the main deck walkways between the superstructure and the bulwark. 46CFR144.800 50c

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 18 January 2023
Resolution: Rails installed on main deck walkways between the superstructure and bulwark.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Life Saving Appliances

Issued 12 January 2023 Resolved

The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. The life raft's hydrostatic release was installed incorrectly not allowing the life raft to float free. 46CFR141.230 10c

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 January 2023
Resolution: Crew attached the hydrostatic correctly in the presence of a CG Marine Inspector.

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

Issued 12 January 2023 Resolved

Each operator must hold a restricted operator's license or higher. Vessel's Captain could not provide radio operator's license. 33CFR172.64(a)(v)(3) 50c

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 18 January 2023
Resolution: Captain obtained copy of radio operator license.

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

Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved

46CFR143.230(c)(1) The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: main engine RPM. Vessel is not fitted with RPM gauges on M/E's

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 December 2021
Resolved 21 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed a local RPM gauge for each MDE.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved

46 CFR 143.400(g) Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Breaker panel outside of galley was missing a breaker or a blank.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 December 2021
Resolved 7 December 2021
Resolution: Crew added a breaker to fill the empty slot.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved

46 CFR 143.400(g) Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Outlet was missing a protective cover in an access panel in the bridge ladder well.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 December 2021
Resolved 7 December 2021
Resolution: Crew installed an outlet cover. All sat.

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)

Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved

46 CFR 140.435 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. Vessels first aid kit was expired.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 21 December 2021
Resolved 21 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel procured and installed a new first aid kit.

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

Issued 7 December 2021 Resolved

46 CFR 141.360(b)(1) A towing vessel must carry lifebuoys as follows: be approved under approval series 46 CFR 150.050. The vessels aft lifebuoy did not have the correct retro reflective tape installed. Vessel must install approved retro.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 7 December 2021
Resolved 7 December 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed new retro reflective tape on the lifebuoy.

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