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LADY MIDGE

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

LADY MIDGE is a 1974 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 1996, most recently in July 2026, along with 19 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 1996 and 2026.

Records from 1996 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 July 2026.

Built
1974
Last inspected
11 July 2026
Documentation
Case Pending · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
30
Deficiencies
19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
4 investigations · 1996–2026
Inspected with
12 other vessels

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 11 July 2026
Recorded inspections30
…physical examinations8
…administrative events5
…with no type recorded17
Deficiencies 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 18 calendar years (1996–2026)
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.
562584
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDF2943
MISLE id
132856
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-132856

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)66.4 ft × 26.0 ft × 9.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 147 / net 100
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderRAYCO SHIPBUILDERS · BOURG, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1974
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationCase Pending · 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 it100 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
147 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 12

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.

MARTHA T Towing Vessel · MISLE 868522 · 28 June 2025 · activity 8180383IN126458 Freight Barge · MISLE 1168521 · 28 June 2025 · activity 8180383GENE NEAL Towing Vessel · MISLE 133576 · 3 August 2014 · activity 4943690CBC 121 Tank Barge · MISLE 667909 · 3 August 2014 · activity 4943690MM 63 Tank Barge · MISLE 876414 · 3 August 2014 · activity 4943690KIRBY 10407 Tank Barge · MISLE 52402 · 15 August 2006 · activity 2749050CHEM 1322 Tank Barge · MISLE 373712 · 15 August 2006 · activity 2749050CMC 1202 Freight Barge · MISLE 144365 · 9 June 1996 · activity 67368M/G R 25 Freight Barge · MISLE 261925 · 9 June 1996 · activity 67368M/G R 5404 Freight Barge · MISLE 388795 · 9 June 1996 · activity 67368M/GR 5421 Freight Barge · MISLE 397414 · 9 June 1996 · activity 67368CBC 199 Tank Barge · MISLE 400640 · 9 June 1996 · activity 67368

Inspection history · 30

11 July 2026 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8435207
11 February 2026 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8310778
11 February 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8311145
28 June 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8180383
3 December 2024 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8042539
5 December 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7604556
15 March 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7394784
14 October 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7076945
17 December 2019 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6875745
26 September 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6553158
14 April 2017 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6122838
3 August 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4943690
17 August 2011 DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4125845
22 March 2011 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3969563
9 September 2009 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3594467
23 August 2006 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2757189
15 August 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2749050
16 August 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Violation Case Coordination Center · Activity 2464982
21 June 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2410127
7 June 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2108143
9 January 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1478237
21 August 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1522470
3 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 720459
17 September 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 408110
12 September 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 45909
12 September 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 183921
12 September 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 225226
12 September 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 228329
12 September 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 410577
9 June 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 67368

Deficiency record · 19

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 27 December 2024 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel. Vessel’s generators could not be started at the time of inspection. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 December 2024
Resolved 27 December 2024
Resolution: Both generators were repaired sat.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Reserve source of energy
Issued 27 December 2024 Resolved
Towing vessels must have a VHF-FM radio installed capable of monitoring VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. The VHF-FM radio must be installed at each operating station and connected to a functioning battery backup.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 December 2024
Resolved 27 December 2024
Resolution: Replaced battery and tested, sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 27 December 2024 Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals for the area where the vessel operates. Vessel's visuals distress signals were all expired.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 December 2024
Resolved 27 December 2024
Resolution: Replaced expired VDS with current VDS.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 December 2024 Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26 feet must be fitted with a floating electric water light. Both port side floating electric water lights were inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 December 2024
Resolved 27 December 2024
Resolution: Replaced the light in both lifebuoys and tested sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire-dampers
Issued 15 March 2022 Resolved
Stop any mechanical ventilation system for the engine room and effectively seal all natural openings to the space to prevent leakage of the extinguishing agent; Crew was not able to close STBD AFT vent closure. 46 CFR 142.245(a)(1)(ii)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: The hole for the pin holding the vent closure in the open position was drilled out slightly large to allow for the pin to be removed by hand.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 15 March 2022 Resolved
Requirements for marine radar are set forth in 33 CFR 164.72. Radar was inoperable at the time of inspection. 46CFR 140.710
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: A radar technician was contracted to attend and service the radar, the magnetron was changed out by the technician.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 15 March 2022 Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Vessel's electronic charts were not up-to-date. 46 CFR 140.705(b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Charts were updated.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 15 March 2022 Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (2) Be suitable for route and service; Port Generator windings intake vent were replace with solid diamond plate, preventing proper air flow for cooling. 46 CFR 143.205 (b)
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 April 2022
Resolution: The diamond plating was removed and suitable ventilation guards were put in place.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 15 March 2022 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be capable of preventing all oil spills from reaching the water. Vessel had an electric- automatic bilge pump under each shaft that could potentially pump oil over the side. MI requires a corrective action plan for bilge pumps under the shaft seals. 46 CFR 140.655 (b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 April 2022
Resolved 5 April 2022
Resolution: The portable automatic bilge pumps were removed from the shaft alleys.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 15 March 2022 Resolved
The following list of items must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel: Fire-detection and fixed fire-extinguishing, in accordance with § 142.240. 46 CFR 140.915 (a)(10)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 April 2022
Resolved 5 April 2022
Resolution: Records of fire-fighting appliance checks were made into the vessel's TVR.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 14 October 2020 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. Fuel pump was held open with a zip tie. Remove the zip tie, or provide documentation from a manufacturer representative that the zip tie does not impair the generators intended safety functions.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Operator submitted a statement from 3rd party rep who stated that safety mechanisms were not impaired
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 October 2020 Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. 2nd deck starboard side life ring grab line is deteriorating Replace the line.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Life ring was serviced
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 October 2020 Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. Port side main engine fuel filters are leaking. Repair the leak or replace the filter.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Leak stopped on the fuel filters, residual oil cleaned
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 October 2020 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Containment areas under the generators have oil soaked absorbent pads. Remove the pads.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 November 2020
Resolution: Oily pads removed and new pads installed
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 17 September 1997 Resolved
SHIP DID NOT HAVE A RADIO STATION LIC ON BOARD._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 October 1997
Resolved 17 August 2011
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 17 September 1997 Resolved
VESSEL ONLY HAD COPY OF DOCUMENT ON BOARD._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 October 1997
Resolved 17 August 2011
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 17 September 1997 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE CG LIGHT LIST AND CG LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS._x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 October 1997
Resolved 17 August 2011
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › FCC SSL
Issued 17 September 1997 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 18 October 1997
Resolved 17 August 2011
Documentation
Issued 12 September 1997 Resolved
Company employed an operator to a towboat that was outside the scope of hislicense.
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 December 1997
Resolved 3 December 1997

Casualty record · 4

9 June 1996Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 67368
15 August 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2749050
28 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 8180383
11 February 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8310778
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.