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STEPHANIE STONE
STEPHANIE STONE is a 1974 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 1987, most recently in July 2026, along with 21 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2022 and 2026.
Records from 1987 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 7 July 2026.
- Built
- 1974
- Last inspected
- 7 July 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2022–2026
Identity
559486
WDC7674
130425
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-130425
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded16
Years with a record
18 calendar years (1987–2026)
The 29 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 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)77.7 ft × 32.1 ft × 8.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 149 / net 101
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSCULLY BROS BOAT BUILDING INC · STEPHENSVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1974
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 8 June 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it149 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
101 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
101 - 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
Inspected as a tow unit · 7
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.
DONNY T Towing Vessel · MISLE 105265 · 7 December 2022 · activity 7618706KIRKBY Tank Ship · MISLE 1228058 · 7 December 2022 · activity 7618706S-10 Tank Barge · MISLE 207626 · 14 November 2022 · activity 7595711S-39 Tank Barge · MISLE 1312212 · 14 November 2022 · activity 7595711S-24 Tank Barge · MISLE 1375268 · 14 November 2022 · activity 7595711HC NADJA MARIA Public Freight · MISLE 610014 · 6 August 2018 · activity 6511051PCBL 132 Freight Barge · MISLE 113492 · 27 January 1999 · activity 149755Inspection history · 29
7 July 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8433763
6 July 2026
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8391243
1 July 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8172213
30 September 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8011916
3 May 2024
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7890468
21 July 2023
MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7735117
20 March 2023
Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7653691
7 December 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7618706
14 November 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7595711
4 July 2022
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7495404
25 February 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7402226
20 January 2022
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7416035
6 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6511051
6 February 2018
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6336206
27 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4872001
5 November 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4748017
19 January 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3932930
16 November 2008
Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3363893
12 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3078374
27 July 2006
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2723579
27 December 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2556690
5 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 768941
4 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 287780
3 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 91822
3 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 203344
18 March 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 176031
27 January 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 149755
27 July 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 170231
13 January 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 313837
Deficiency record · 21
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 6 July 2026
Resolved
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. Vessel experienced a fire on the port side generator. Prior to movement from John W. Stone Gretna, a transit plan to a repair facility must be submitted and approved. Subsequently, permanent repairs to the fire-affected equipment must be completed.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 6 July 2026
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. MI observed a 1" hole located on the port side bulkhead of the steering gear room approximately 3 inches above the weather deck.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 6 July 2026
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Measures must be in place to prevent flammable or combustible liquid piping leaks from coming into contact with these components. MI observed section of piping on both generators exhaust that was missing insulation from hot surfaces.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 6 July 2026
Resolved
A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle, a vessel of 20 meters or more in length shall be provided with a bell in addition to a whistle. MI observed no bell onboard to meet the requirements.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 6 July 2026
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. MI observed easily accessible rotating machinery partially protected with guards on both port and stbd diesel generators.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - cracking
Issued 4 July 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 137.330 (a)(1) Examine the exterior of the hull, including bottom, sides, headlog, and stern, and examine all appendages for damage, fractures, wastage, pitting, or improper repairs;
Fuel was observed leaking from the #3 fuel tank located at the port aft side of the rub rail. Survey the hull and make repairs to the satisfaction of the marine inspector
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants, or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a Siamese fitting, at a pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 kilopascals (kPa) (50 pounds per square inch (psi)).
Marine Inspectors witnessed the fixed fire pump not operating at at least 50psi, repair/replace to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 142.325(a)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular towing vessel, each crewmember must receive a safety orientation.
Marine Inspectors witnessed that the safety orientation given did not meet all of the requirements in 46 CFR 140.410(b). Provide a proper safety orientation and proof of safety orientation to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspectors.
46 CFR 140.410(b)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Equivalent protection may include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks that provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. In areas where space limitations make deck rails impractical, such as at narrow catwalks in way of deckhouse sides, hand grabs may be substituted.
Marine Inspectors witnessed that the crew frequently works on the aft deck where no rails or equivalent protection is installed, install to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 144.800
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it.
Marine Inspectors witnessed no labels indicating the use of the fuel shut off valves. Label to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 143.260(e)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Each life jacket must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel.
Marine Inspectors witnessed life jackets without the name of the vessel marked appropriately. Mark to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 141.340(f)(1)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
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.
Bilge Pump was unable to be tested to ensure operation during emergency conditions, fix to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: “WATERTIGHT DOOR-KEEP CLOSED."
Label to the satisfaction of the attending Marine
Inspector.
46 CFR 144.160
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions.
The semi-portable fire extinguisher was moved to the second deck for engine room access and must be properly secured. Secure to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 142.230(c)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space. Add sufficient illumination to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 143.410(b)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
The master of each towing vessel maintain the required navigational safety equipment in a fully-functioning, operational condition.
Master did not update the AIS.
46 CFR 140.620(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
The owner, master, or operator of each towing vessel of less than 1,600 GT shall ensure that the following tests and inspections of gear occur before the vessel embarks on a voyage of more than 24 hours or when each new master or operator assumes command; Steering Systems.
Crew did not have knowledge of proper rudder check procedures for pre-checks.
33 CFR 164.80(a)(1)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel equipped with rudder(s) must have a means to monitor and control the position of the rudder(s) at each operating station.
Vessel did not have proper means of monitoring the position of the rudder.
46 CFR 143.225(b)
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 27 July 2006
Resolved
Install bell and required sign for flashing red light in engine room general alarm (33 CFR 27.201).
Electrical
Issued 4 March 2001
Resolved
TWO LIGHTS IN THE ENGINE SPACE DID NOT HAVE PLASTIC GLOBES. THE PROBLEM WASFIXED ON THE SPOT.
Navigation
Issued 13 January 1987
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A BELL ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR81, APPENDIX A.
Casualty record · 3
14 November 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7595711
7 December 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7618706
7 July 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8433763
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.
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.