Records from 2015 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 20 January 2026.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)111.3 ft × 36.0 ft × 17.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 195 / net 133
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)111.3 ft × 36.0 ft × 17.0 ft
ITC tonnagegross 497 / net 149
BuilderCONRAD SHIPYARD LLC · Morgan City, LA, UNITED STATES · built 2014
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPORTLAND, OR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 5 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it195 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
497 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
133 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
149 - Convention (Subpart B), Net 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.
Inspection history · 34
20 January 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8299089
9 October 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8259916
27 May 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8146051
29 January 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8071941
6 June 2024
MARPOL Annex I Examination · Administrative Inspection · MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7929584
5 February 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7861066
29 September 2023
MARPOL Annex VI Survey · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7800685
22 September 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7796907
22 September 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7797757
2 August 2023
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7760485
3 May 2023
Damage Survey · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7680654
3 May 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7778746
23 November 2022
MARPOL Annex VI Survey · Administrative Inspection · MARPOL Annex I Examination
Physical examination · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7608529
12 September 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7557283
8 December 2021
MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7364757
18 March 2021
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7158351
19 October 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7080202
3 August 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeast Alaska · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7048488
24 July 2020
MARPOL Annex I Examination · MARPOL Annex VI Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Dutch Harbor · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 7026066
9 July 2020
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6990425
14 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6947016
8 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6937066
23 July 2019
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6766584
12 July 2019
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic · USCG Arctic District (CGD-A) · Activity 6752385
21 May 2018
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6419613
15 January 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6081258
8 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6037899
23 October 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 6032822
4 February 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 5809675
14 July 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5184696
3 June 2015
MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5143085
28 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5105012
28 January 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5060658
28 January 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 5061230
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 4 August 2023
Resolved
Installed electrical power source(s) must be capable of carrying the electrical load of the towing vessel under normal operating conditions. Vessel lost power and propulsion while underway on May 3, 2023 as the engine room exhaust fans were energized. Upon inspection and investigation into the cause, Marine Inspectors have reasonable cause to believe that vessel is operating on an electrical load that is insufficient for normal operating and seagoing conditions. Electrical load shall be evaluated/calculated to the satisfaction of the vessel's representative [name withheld] (TPO). TPO report shall be submitted to Marine Safety Unit Houma upon satisfactory rectification.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 August 2023
Resolution: ABS / MSC agreed to ABS findings for electrical system and Emery Zidell had all outstanding 835 cleared.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 March 2021
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. Prior to departure submit a report of attendance by TPO or technician to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 19 March 2021
Operations/Management › Port and Waterways Safety › Notice of Arrival, General
Issued 23 October 2016
Resolved
Crew of the Tug EMERY ZIDELL failed to provide a Notice of Arrival 96 hours before departure for the 6647gt tank barge that was under their control.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 23 October 2016
Resolved 23 October 2016
Resolution: Vessel provided a Notice of Arrival.