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JAMES G
- Built
- 1975
- Last inspected
- 15 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
15 January 2026
…with no type recorded32
Deficiencies
14 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
23 calendar years (1994–2026)
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
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Identity
563427
WDN4531
133488
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-133488
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.4 ft × 24.0 ft × 8.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 121 / net 82
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderWALL SHIPYARD INC · BELLE CHASSE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1975
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portPINE BLUFF, AR
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 14 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it121 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
82 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
82 - 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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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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.
JUDY PRINCE Towing Vessel · MISLE 92017 · 18 March 2014 · activity 4822522PAISLEE RAINE Towing Vessel · MISLE 178162 · 18 March 2014 · activity 4822522KIRBY 11312 Tank Barge · MISLE 746810 · 28 December 2012 · activity 4517366KIRBY 11314 Tank Barge · MISLE 771069 · 28 December 2012 · activity 4517366ISLAND FOX Towing Vessel · MISLE 190216 · 29 September 2012 · activity 4454486KIRBY 11312 Tank Barge · MISLE 746810 · 29 September 2012 · activity 4454486KIRBY 11315 Tank Barge · MISLE 771072 · 29 September 2012 · activity 4454486KIRBY 11313 Tank Barge · MISLE 746809 · 26 June 2012 · activity 4358572KIRBY 11312 Tank Barge · MISLE 746810 · 26 June 2012 · activity 4358572KIRBY 11315 Tank Barge · MISLE 771072 · 26 June 2012 · activity 4358572KIRBY 28027 Tank Barge · MISLE 611970 · 21 August 2010 · activity 3833345KIRBY 28135 Tank Barge · MISLE 955453 · 21 August 2010 · activity 3833345KIRBY 28036 Tank Barge · MISLE 432340 · 30 March 2009 · activity 3448877KIRBY 28077 Tank Barge · MISLE 810456 · 30 March 2009 · activity 3448877KIRBY 30006 Tank Barge · MISLE 23666 · 29 April 2008 · activity 3196296KIRBY 30409 Tank Barge · MISLE 396720 · 29 April 2008 · activity 3196296KIRBY 10521 Tank Barge · MISLE 41432 · 15 November 2004 · activity 2241277ADA 101 Tank Barge · MISLE 45990 · 15 November 2004 · activity 2241277KIRBY 24006 Tank Barge · MISLE 49328 · 15 November 2004 · activity 2250448KIRBY 10405 Tank Barge · MISLE 49915 · 21 July 2003 · activity 1900531KIRBY 11002 Tank Barge · MISLE 54061 · 21 July 2003 · activity 1900531KIRBY 10430 Tank Barge · MISLE 40828 · 27 February 2003 · activity 1750482KIRBY 20303 Tank Barge · MISLE 51422 · 27 February 2003 · activity 1750482KIRBY 21904 Tank Barge · MISLE 52498 · 27 February 2003 · activity 1750482KIRBY 30408 Tank Barge · MISLE 392678 · 5 April 2001 · activity 169434LASM-30 Tank Barge · MISLE 52909 · 14 October 2000 · activity 37112SDG 3023 Tank Barge · MISLE 423544 · 21 August 1997 · activity 153914LASM-50 Tank Barge · MISLE 52555 · 15 April 1996 · activity 182307KIRBY 24003 Tank Barge · MISLE 427524 · 15 April 1996 · activity 182307AX 1301 Tank Barge · MISLE 44684 · 5 January 1995 · activity 68001B 62 Freight Barge · MISLE 93216 · 3 November 1994 · activity 50214Inspection history · 53
15 January 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8296929
6 January 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8058834
14 February 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7865735
12 October 2022
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7576125
13 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7256022
8 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7249466
24 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7205625
12 September 2016
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5999083
18 March 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4822522
28 December 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4517366
3 December 2012
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4495757
29 September 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4454486
26 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4358572
23 June 2011
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4054206
22 June 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4053065
21 August 2010
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3832766
21 August 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3833345
12 August 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3833574
23 February 2010
Administration · Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3684880
22 February 2010
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3684315
30 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3448877
6 January 2009
Administration
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3389462
14 November 2008
Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3363115
21 September 2008
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3331745
29 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3196296
21 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2414579
13 May 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2356963
11 April 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MIDET EAST BANK DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2331250
15 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2241277
15 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2250448
14 September 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2195656
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996213
21 July 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1900531
27 March 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1763760
27 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1750482
23 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1750865
26 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 96407
5 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 169434
14 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 37112
29 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 756991
6 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 210331
23 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 431044
20 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 419525
21 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 153914
18 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 132632
4 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 404420
4 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 403329
15 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 182307
25 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 95913
16 September 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 138164
13 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 141554
5 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 68001
3 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 50214
Deficiency record · 14
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 24 January 2025
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location:
1) Main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM;
(2) Main engine cooling water temperature;
(3) Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM;
(4) Auxiliary generator engine cooling water temperature; and
(5) Hydraulic steering fluid pressure, if the vessel is equipped with hydraulic steering systems.
Both generators are missing RPM gauges. Add RPM gauges for both generators. Ensure main engine RPM gauges are operating satisfactorily.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 23 February 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: (1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation; (2) Be suitable for route and service
Flanking rudders inoperable.
Troubleshoot and repair flanking rudders to regain full steering control.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 23 February 2024
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition.
Bulkhead penetrations found in forward and aft machinery space.
Repair by welding penetrations shut or fill penetrations with a fire rated material.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 23 February 2024
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover.
Large 30-50 gallon fuel pot found after the fuel shut off valve between all engines. Fuel pot prevents the flow of fuel from stopping in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line.
Remove the fuel pot or install additional emergency shut off valves after the fuel pot before each engine fuel supply line.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Fire hazards to be minimized. Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: (a) All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable.
Primary containment at port/stbd fuel stations contain an exposed pipe opening that would allow overflow to drain directly to engine room bilge. Pipe opening must be capped or otherwise secured to prevent overflow into engine room bilge.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Fire hazards to be minimized. Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: (a) All bilge and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable.
Excess oil accumulation in engine room. Remove excess oil accumulation.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
Alarms and monitoring. Each vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention.
Vessel does not have a means of conducting an operational test of the main engines lubricating oil pressure, cooling water temperature, auxiliary generator lube oil pressure, cooling water temperature, or low hydraulic steering fluid levels. Vessel shall provide reliable means to test these alarms IAW manufactures specifications and/or standard engineering practices for inspectors to witness.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 3 November 2022
Resolved
General. 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.
Waste oil pump in engine room leaking oil. Do not use pump until repairs are made to secure leaking oil.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 24 May 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 22 February 2010
Resolved
Lost starboard rudder while underway.
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-direct drive) › Bearing
Issued 21 September 2008
Resolved
Failure of stbd engine
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Danger Messages
Issued 23 July 1999
Resolved
The boat was missing the required bell
Unknown
Issued 4 May 1997
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE U.S. TIDE TABLES AS PER 33 CFR 164.72 (B)(3).
Unknown
Issued 4 May 1997
Resolved
VESSEL HAS A CAPACITY OF OVER 18000 GALLONS OF DIESEL. VESSEL DID NOT HAVEOIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES ONBOARD AS PER 33 CFR 155.70.
Recorded names · 1
MARCIA LYNN (2003–2014). 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
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