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LOUISIANA BELLE

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

LOUISIANA BELLE is a 1974 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 60 inspections since 1992, most recently in April 2026, along with 8 deficiencies and 13 casualty investigations between 2001 and 2024.

Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 21 April 2026.

Built
1974
Last inspected
21 April 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
60
Deficiencies
8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
13 investigations · 2001–2024
Inspected with
28 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

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 21 April 2026
Recorded inspections60
…physical examinations9
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded47
Deficiencies 8 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

US Official No.
561281
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDB9161
MISLE id
131788
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-131788

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)84.0 ft × 30.0 ft × 9.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 245 / net 167
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderVICKSBURG SHIPBUILDERS · VICKSBURG MS, UNITED STATES · built 1974
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 19 December 2025 · 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 it245 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
167 - 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 1980 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 28

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.

LR155403 Freight Barge · MISLE 1345817 · 5 May 2020 · activity 6951902COOPERATIVE VANGUARD Towing Vessel · MISLE 207539 · 25 January 2020 · activity 6902329ART 44164 Freight Barge · MISLE 879580 · 25 January 2020 · activity 6902329ART 35704 Freight Barge · MISLE 1199275 · 17 November 2019 · activity 6859958ART 35735 Freight Barge · MISLE 1199314 · 17 October 2016 · activity 6025100ART 9017B Tank Barge · MISLE 1115690 · 22 January 2016 · activity 6089142ART 35757 Freight Barge · MISLE 1207462 · 22 January 2016 · activity 6089142AB 93 Freight Barge · MISLE 114946 · 20 November 2001 · activity 113723RM 53B Freight Barge · MISLE 196283 · 20 November 2001 · activity 113723AB 216B Freight Barge · MISLE 119705 · 10 October 2000 · activity 103611CBL 320 Freight Barge · MISLE 161195 · 10 October 2000 · activity 103611ART 284B Freight Barge · MISLE 161292 · 10 October 2000 · activity 103611ART 176 Freight Barge · MISLE 166182 · 10 October 2000 · activity 103611XL 333 Freight Barge · MISLE 170444 · 10 October 2000 · activity 103611AT 735B Freight Barge · MISLE 192958 · 10 October 2000 · activity 103611IB9557 Tank Barge · MISLE 47955 · 19 May 1999 · activity 188385XL 311 Freight Barge · MISLE 127196 · 15 October 1996 · activity 108299XL 138 Freight Barge · MISLE 106442 · 2 November 1995 · activity 123961STEVE G Towing Vessel · MISLE 198081 · 2 November 1995 · activity 123961KIRBY 16800 Tank Barge · MISLE 342699 · 2 November 1995 · activity 123961AB 70 Freight Barge · MISLE 114923 · 7 June 1995 · activity 83550ART 147 Freight Barge · MISLE 126634 · 7 June 1995 · activity 83550HAROLD ANCAR Towing Vessel · MISLE 138711 · 7 June 1995 · activity 83550XL 603B Freight Barge · MISLE 94090 · 12 February 1995 · activity 48832AT 658B Freight Barge · MISLE 119000 · 12 February 1995 · activity 48832RRS 7949 Freight Barge · MISLE 175589 · 12 February 1995 · activity 48832AT 532B Freight Barge · MISLE 89849 · 1 November 1994 · activity 8303XL 255 Freight Barge · MISLE 118170 · 27 August 1994 · activity 104326

Inspection history · 60

21 April 2026 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8353727
23 April 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8117687
27 May 2024 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7921061
27 May 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7930121
26 August 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7780896
3 November 2022 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7588620
2 November 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7592276
24 June 2021 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7234455
5 May 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6951902
25 January 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6902329
17 November 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6859958
30 August 2017 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6251281
17 October 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6025100
22 January 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6089142
13 June 2014 Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4900119
18 January 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4786308
9 November 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4481414
9 November 2012 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4481739
28 September 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4456253
16 July 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4381730
15 December 2010 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3921393
19 November 2008 Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3366140
30 May 2006 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2664815
22 April 2005 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2340580
2 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1957658
20 November 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 113723
16 January 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 24824
10 October 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 103611
10 October 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 223475
19 May 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188385
12 January 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 160712
2 January 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 143493
7 August 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 122466
9 February 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 43990
16 November 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 170515
15 October 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 108299
9 September 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 395333
26 August 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 57710
14 August 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 181844
25 June 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 162087
19 February 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7856
18 February 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 165389
7 December 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 48350
2 November 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 123961
6 July 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 77086
14 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 160182
7 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 83550
3 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 75797
27 March 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163233
13 March 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 150369
12 February 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 48832
4 February 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 22095
1 November 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD PEORIA · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8303
26 September 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 670106
21 September 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 34346
28 August 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 140595
27 August 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 104326
18 April 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 130180
4 September 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 55616
26 June 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3737

Deficiency record · 8

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 21 April 2026 Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. Towing vessel sustained damage to the port side from contact with a fleeted barge. Port side emergency fuel shut offs, port side fuel station containment, and a PVC pipe leading to a toilet were all damaged. In addition to rectifying these items, a damage survey of the surrounding areas & superstructure shall be made to ensure no loss of structural integrity.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 23 April 2026
Resolution: Received a report of survey from ABS attesting to all repairs being made satisfactorily.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 27 May 2024 Resolved
Installed electrical power source(s) must be capable of carrying the electrical load of the towing vessel under normal operating conditions. VSL reported a fire on the Engine Room transformer located in the center stern portion or the VSL that caused a loss of power. Prove proper operation of transformer prior to resuming commercial towing operations. TPO acceptance of repairs will be accepted to clear this Deficiency
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 27 May 2024
Resolved 31 May 2024
Resolution: Received ABS report atteting to satisfactory repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 November 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. It was reported that port engine lost propulsion. Prove proper operation prior to returning to operation.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 November 2022
Resolution: TPO REPORT ATTESTING TO SAT REPAIR
Navigation
Issued 9 September 1996 Resolved
NO CURRENT OR CURRENTLY CORRECTED CHARTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 October 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Construction/Loadline
Issued 9 September 1996 Resolved
VESSEL NAME AND HAILING PORT NOT ON STERN.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 October 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Navigation
Issued 9 September 1996 Resolved
NO FOG BELL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 October 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Navigation
Issued 9 September 1996 Resolved
NO MAGNETIC COMPASS OR SWING METER.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 October 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past
Navigation
Issued 9 September 1996 Resolved
NO C.G. LIGHT LIST OF NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 9 October 1996
Resolved 18 May 2002
Resolution: MISLE Maintenance - Resolved all open deficiencies issued prior to 6/1/1997 where activity was closed and deficiency due date was past

Casualty record · 13

20 November 2001Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 113723
16 July 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4381730
28 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4456253
9 November 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4481414
18 January 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4786308
22 January 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6089142
17 October 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6025100
17 November 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6859958
25 January 2020Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6902329
5 May 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6951902
2 November 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7592276
26 August 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7780896
27 May 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7930121
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.

Recorded names · 1

RAMBLER (2001–2016). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.