TOM ZUPAN

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

TOM ZUPAN is a 1974 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 12 inspections since 2001, most recently in October 2023, along with 44 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2017 and 2019.

Records from 2001 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 16 October 2023.

Built: 1974
Last inspected: 16 October 2023
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 12
Deficiencies: 44 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 2 investigations · 2017–2019
Inspected with: 27 other vessels

Identity

559820

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WDG3141

130686

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-130686

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 3 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 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.

Inspections, by type

Recorded inspections12

…physical examinations9

…administrative events1

…with no type recorded2

Years with a record 8 calendar years (2001–2023)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by the kind of activity 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)52.3 ft × 20.0 ft × 7.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 87 / net 59

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSTEELSHIP CORP · PINE BLUFF, AR, UNITED STATES · built 1974

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portWOOD RIVER, IL

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 4 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 it87 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
59 - 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 · 27

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 · 12

16 October 2023 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7809248

13 January 2023 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7621184

18 November 2021 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7341304

19 November 2020 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7084516

8 January 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6885506

19 November 2019 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6858703

28 June 2019 Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6729081

28 June 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6761878

14 August 2018 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6517561

7 March 2017 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6101440

14 January 2014 Administration

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4782837

6 December 2001 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1478733

Deficiency record · 44

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles

Issued 17 January 2023 Resolved

All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. Void cover port side weather deck aft of the machinery space has a bad gasket. Repair to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 140.610(a)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 3 February 2023
Resolution: Gasket renewed.

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

Issued 17 January 2023 Resolved

Each towing vessel must carry one appropriately-sized life jacket for each person on board. 01 life jacket was found non serviceable. Replace to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector. 46 CFR 141.340(a)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 3 February 2023
Resolution: New PFD provided.

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

Issued 17 January 2023 Resolved

Life-jackets must have the following attachments and fittings; (1)Each life-jacket must have a life-jacket light securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life-jacket,(2)Each life-jacket must have a whistle firmly secured by a cord to the life jacket. 03 life-jackets had missing or extinguished lights and 02 had missing whistles. Provide necessary attachments and fittings to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 141.340(g)(1),(2)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 3 February 2023
Resolution: Attachments provided.

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

Issued 17 January 2023 Resolved

Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be: (4) Be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Lifebuoy markings were found severely worn/missing. Relabel lifebuoys to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 141.360(b)(4)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 3 February 2023
Resolution: Life buoys re labeled

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm

Issued 17 January 2023 Resolved

Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that: (3) Has installed, in the engine room and any other area where the background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light. The flashing red light for the crew lounge area on the upper-deck was extinguished. Replace/repair to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 143.235(b)(3)

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 3 February 2023
Resolution: Lamp replaced.

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

Issued 17 January 2023 Resolved

The lights prescribed by these Rules shall, if carried, also be exhibited from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility and exhibited in all other circumstances when when it is deemed necessary. All round white navigational light was extinguished. Replace light to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 33 CFR 83.20(c)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 3 February 2023
Resolution: Lamp replaced.

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

Issued 17 January 2023 Resolved

Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this sub-chapter. Pressure vessel relief valves could not be verified as being tested. Renew or test relief valves to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 143.245(b)

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 January 2023
Resolved 3 February 2023
Resolution: Relief valves renewed

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes

Issued 19 November 2020 Resolved

THE PORTABLE FIRE PUMP MUST BE SELF-PRIMING AND POWER DRIVEN, WITH: A MINIMUM OF 80 GPM AT A DISCHARGE GAUGE PRESSURE NOT LESS THAN 60 PSI. DURING THE INSPECTION AND TESTING OF THE PORTABLE FIRE PUMP THE CREW WAS UNABLE TO GAIN SUCTION, THE ENGINE RAN POORLY, AND TOOK OVER FIVE MINUTES TO PRIME AND GAIN SUCTION. THE PORTABLE FIRE PUMP NEEDS TO OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE TO MANUFACTURER AND MEET THE REGULATION.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 December 2020
Resolved 24 November 2020
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of an attending USCG Marine Inspector.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)

Issued 19 November 2020 Resolved

AIS PROVIDES VESSEL INFORMATION, INCLUDING THE VESSEL'S IDENTITY, TYPE, POSITION, COURSE, SPEED, NAVIGATIONAL STATUS AND OTHER SAFETY-RELATED INFORMATION. WHILE INSPECTING THE AIS SYSTEM ONBOARD, THE VESSEL WAS NOT BROADCASTING A CALL SIGN. THE VESSEL NEEDS TO ENTER THEIR CALL SIGN INTO THE AIS SYSTEM SO IT MATCHES THE FCC DOCUMENT AND VERIFY THE PROPER TYPE OF SHIP CODE.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 December 2020
Resolved 24 November 2020
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of an attending USCG Marine Inspector.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment

Issued 19 November 2020 Resolved

[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 December 2020
Resolved 24 November 2020
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of an attending USCG Marine Inspector.

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

Issued 26 November 2019 Resolved

A sufficient amount of lined commercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in length, at least 40 mm (1.5 inches) in diameter. Inspection found a 75 feet fire hose onboard. Provide evidence to the attending Coast Guard marine inspector that onboard fire hose being utilized meets above specifications.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 December 2019
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions

Issued 19 November 2019 Resolved

Refresher training must be repeated annually and may be conducted over time in modules covering specific topics. Refresher training may be less comprehensive, provided that the information presented is sufficient to provide employees with continued understanding of workplace hazards. The refresher training of persons subject to this subpart must include the information and training prescribed in 46CFR140.515. Make available records/documentation that employees are receiving annually training as prescribed to the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 19 December 2019
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Abandon ship drills

Issued 19 November 2019 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. This includes abandoning the vessel. Each crewmember must receive the instruction required by this section annually. A Record review indicated that annual abandon ship drills and instruction are not being conducted. Provide evidence to the attending Coast Guard marine inspector that abandon ship drills/instruction have been implemented.

18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Risk evaluation, training and instruction to seafarers

Issued 19 November 2019 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. Demonstrate to the attending Coast Guard marine inspector a satisfactory recovery of a person from the water (man overboard).

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 28 June 2019 Resolved

The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers or suspects damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness or fitness for the route or service of a vessel. Due to the reported hull damage, the vessel is to be dry-docked to verify condition of hull, provide repair proposal and make sufficient repairs to the satisfaction of a USCG Marine Inspector.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 3 July 2019
Resolved 3 July 2019
Resolution: The deficiency was cleared to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm