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SPENCE

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Other hulls named SPENCE

SPENCE is a 1974 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 1993, most recently in December 2015, along with 5 deficiencies, 8 operational controls and 7 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2015.

Records from 1993 to 2015. Most recent: inspection, 16 December 2015.

Built
1974
Last inspected
16 December 2015
Documentation
Expired · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
42
Deficiencies
5 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
7 investigations · 2004–2015
Inspected with
7 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
559788
IMO number
7506780 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
WDC4261
MISLE id
130659
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367021860 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-130659

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations10
…administrative events2
…with no type recorded30
Years with a record 16 calendar years (1993–2015)
The 42 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 11 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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)90.7 ft × 26.0 ft × 11.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 189 / net 128
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)91.1 ft × 26.0 ft × 11.5 ft
ITC tonnagegross 193 / net 58
BuilderBOLLINGER MACH SHIP & SHP · LOCKPORT, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1974
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW YORK, NY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it128 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
58 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
189 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
193 - Convention (Subpart B), 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

WDC4261MMSI 367021860 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 2 March 2015, cancelled 3 May 2025
WYT8802MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 2 February 1994, cancelled 13 June 2004 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 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.

GUANTANAMO BAY EXPRESS Freight Barge · MISLE 218595 · 16 December 2015 · activity 5782936GUANTANAMO BAY EXPRESS Freight Barge · MISLE 218595 · 14 July 2011 · activity 4095781ERIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 510191 · 14 July 2011 · activity 4095781GUANTANAMO BAY EXPRESS Freight Barge · MISLE 218595 · 11 November 2004 · activity 2251862SEA HAWK Towing Vessel · MISLE 156067 · 8 November 1998 · activity 120861MIRANDA P Towing Vessel · MISLE 211930 · 8 November 1998 · activity 120861VINTON CROSBY Towing Vessel · MISLE 136187 · 18 June 1993 · activity 161103EMMY ROSE Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 286885 · 18 June 1993 · activity 161103TAKHEAVE 31 Freight Barge · MISLE 362835 · 18 June 1993 · activity 161103

Inspection history · 42

16 December 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5782936
21 August 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4961489
8 August 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4947906
8 August 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4948122
29 July 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4939627
13 October 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4734783
13 March 2013 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4549530
4 March 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4544316
19 February 2013 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4535908
6 February 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 4529035
11 August 2012 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4409594
31 July 2012 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4397056
26 January 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4232905
14 July 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4095781
28 October 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3888232
14 September 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3874524
24 December 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3655068
24 December 2009 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3658133
10 December 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3659430
10 November 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3360805
7 November 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3358797
6 November 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3359166
31 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3139909
31 January 2008 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3141419
29 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3138380
29 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3138413
5 January 2008 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3125936
4 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3124977
2 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3124383
19 July 2006 Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2718325
10 May 2005 Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2354148
29 April 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2345912
11 November 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO JACKSONVILLE · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2251862
2 July 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2269327
22 December 2003 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1973010
28 January 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAN JUAN · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1485899
8 November 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 120861
1 September 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 771172
31 August 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 197519
5 December 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 759744
7 November 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 197520
18 June 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 161103

Deficiency record · 5

Construction/Loadline › Structures › Deck Plating
Issued 5 January 2008 Resolved
Vessel shall make temporary repairs to cracked main deck plating IWO towing winch - port side NLT 05FEB08. Permanent repairs shall be made during the vessels yard period in May 2008 to the satisfaction of the attending CG Marine Inspector or ABS Surveyor.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 February 2008
Resolved 1 February 2008
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service) › Panelboard
Issued 5 January 2008 Resolved
Vessel shall renew the 110 volt electrical distribution panel located on the forward engine room bulkhead. Panel is missing cover and being held in place by duct tape.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 February 2008
Resolved 1 February 2008
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Capacity
Issued 10 May 2005 Resolved
Must meet the capacity requirements of 46CFR27.301 (a) (1).
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2005
Resolved 21 July 2005
Fire Fighting › Semiportable Chemical-Foam Fire Extinguishers › Condition
Issued 10 May 2005 Resolved
Install a BV meeting 46CFR27.202(b)(1).
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2005
Resolved 21 July 2005
Personnel › Manning/Qualifications › Minimum Safe Manning
Issued 28 January 2002 Resolved
Vessel did not meet minimum manning, missing 1 mate and 1 AB seaman.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 29 January 2002
Resolution: Operator flew in new qualified crewmembers.

Casualty record · 7

11 November 2004Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2251862
10 December 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3659430
14 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3874524
28 October 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3888232
4 March 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4544316
13 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4734783
16 December 2015Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 3 injured · activity 5782936
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.

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.