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BOBBY JOE JAMES

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

BOBBY JOE JAMES is a 1975 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 67 inspections since 1986, most recently in June 2025, along with 8 deficiencies and 20 casualty investigations between 2001 and 2025.

Records from 1986 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 3 June 2025.

Built
1975
Last inspected
3 June 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
67
Deficiencies
8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
20 investigations · 2001–2025
Inspected with
20 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
566618
IMO number
—
Call sign
WCP5244
MISLE id
136164
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-136164

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations6
…administrative events5
…with no type recorded56
Years with a record 28 calendar years (1986–2025)
The 67 inspections in the strip above, split by the kind of activity the US Coast Guard recorded. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)122.2 ft × 34.0 ft × 10.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 417 / net 284
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderFREDEMAN'S CALCASIEU LOCK · CARLYSS LA, UNITED STATES · built 1975
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portTUSCALOOSA, AL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 25 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it417 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
284 - 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspected as a tow unit · 20

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.

FMT 3148 Tank Barge · MISLE 731680 · 1 June 2025 · activity 8156591RANDY J. TROSCLAIR Towing Vessel · MISLE 1162318 · 1 June 2025 · activity 8156591PTC 868 Freight Barge · MISLE 1555373 · 1 June 2025 · activity 8156591PTC 647 Freight Barge · MISLE 1057166 · 13 April 2023 · activity 7676460PTC 324 Freight Barge · MISLE 1555384 · 11 April 2023 · activity 7667564CHARLES HAUN Towing Vessel · MISLE 1201693 · 4 January 2019 · activity 6605575PTC 634 Freight Barge · MISLE 1057153 · 2 February 2017 · activity 6081527MEGAN PARKER Towing Vessel · MISLE 1149638 · 9 January 2015 · activity 5053581HELOISE Towing Vessel · MISLE 122226 · 3 March 2013 · activity 4544867TEMPLE HUCKABEE Towing Vessel · MISLE 112619 · 27 May 2012 · activity 4330036MR. DAVID Towing Vessel · MISLE 122546 · 27 May 2012 · activity 4330036HG 102 Freight Barge · MISLE 608759 · 6 July 2010 · activity 3788734PTC 585 Freight Barge · MISLE 875786 · 6 July 2010 · activity 3788734PTC 617 Freight Barge · MISLE 975631 · 6 July 2010 · activity 3788734RM 1305 Freight Barge · MISLE 11287 · 15 August 2006 · activity 2749073PTC 431 Freight Barge · MISLE 433606 · 15 August 2006 · activity 2749073PTC 471 Freight Barge · MISLE 450412 · 5 May 2001 · activity 172880PTC 476 Freight Barge · MISLE 450979 · 5 September 1998 · activity 59924PTC 311 Freight Barge · MISLE 202467 · 13 November 1997 · activity 167277PTC 439 Freight Barge · MISLE 433614 · 13 July 1996 · activity 151208

Inspection history · 67

3 June 2025 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8149659
1 June 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8156591
14 April 2025 TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8145108
13 April 2023 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7667825
13 April 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7676460
11 April 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7667564
10 April 2023 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7665857
7 April 2020 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6936438
18 August 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6788510
9 May 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6684973
4 January 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6605575
7 November 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6576146
2 February 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6081527
9 January 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5053581
3 March 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4544867
4 February 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4528371
30 November 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4510274
6 July 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4369599
21 June 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4351976
9 June 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4347899
28 May 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4327364
27 May 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4330036
19 April 2011 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check · MARPOL
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3994898
12 February 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3946257
9 January 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3924579
6 July 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3788734
29 July 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3551755
18 December 2008 Administration
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3381841
10 August 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3303075
6 August 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3291042
26 July 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3289984
6 June 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2953349
26 April 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2932837
22 November 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2835131
12 October 2006 Administrative Inspection · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2799435
5 October 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2794320
13 September 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2820007
15 August 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2749073
24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1977597
26 July 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1658461
30 May 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1624398
17 May 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1618515
19 March 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1495238
11 August 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 64517
5 May 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 172880
1 May 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 17642
1 June 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 768383
21 May 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 189468
27 January 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 425043
5 September 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 59924
5 May 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 417180
9 January 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 665964
22 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 768863
19 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 197039
19 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 411345
13 November 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 167277
1 October 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 14695
13 July 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 151208
19 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 197037
19 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 759524
2 December 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 185713
1 December 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 665966
8 November 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 80839
6 October 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 30692
16 October 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 13165
17 September 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 318552
8 May 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 308853

Deficiency record · 8

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 13 April 2023 Resolved
46 CFR 140.205 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. Vessel allided with Jackson Railroad Bridge resulting in a hole in barge PTC647. Vessel is not to depart McDuffie in Mobile, AL until CG inspectors have conducted an in-service inspection.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 April 2023
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 17 June 2020 Resolved
Vessel must have day shapes and navigation lights IAW COLREGS or 33 CFR Part 84. No day shapes are onboard and there are no lights provided for Not Under Command or Restricted in Ability to Maneuver. Vessel has submitted a request for special consideration, however until Coast Guard District 8 provides final resolution, no determination can be made and the vessel may operate.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 April 2023
Resolution: Day shape special consideration was approved by D8.
Documentation
Issued 5 May 1998 Resolved
Provide on board vessel a restricted radio license for the Captain._x001C_ See 33 C.F.R. 164.72(a)(3)
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 June 1998
Resolved 25 June 1998
Navigation
Issued 5 May 1998 Resolved
Provide on board a stern running light._x001C_ See 33 U.S.C. 2024(i)
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 June 1998
Resolved 25 June 1998
Lifesaving
Issued 5 May 1998 Resolved
Provide on board a place where life jackets and work vest are stowed in a different location._x001C_ See 46 C.F.R. 26.30-10
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 June 1998
Resolved 25 June 1998
Navigation
Issued 5 May 1998 Resolved
Provide on board an up to date chart._x001C_ See 33 C.F.R. 164.22(b)(1)
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 June 1998
Resolved 25 June 1998
Documentation
Issued 19 December 1997 Resolved
46 C.F.R. 67.313 Marine documentation on board expired on 30 SEP 95.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 June 1998
Resolved 25 June 1998
Documentation
Issued 8 May 1986 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 3 January 1989
Resolved 8 May 1986

Casualty record · 20

11 August 2001Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 dead · activity 64517
30 May 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1624398
26 July 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1658461
15 August 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2749073
13 September 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2820007
22 November 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2835131
10 August 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3303075
29 July 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3551755
6 July 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3788734
12 February 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3946257
27 May 2012Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 4330036
9 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4347899
30 November 2012Routine · role: Suspected Pollution Source · activity 4510274
4 February 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4528371
3 March 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4544867
2 February 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6081527
4 January 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6605575
11 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7667564
13 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7676460
1 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8156591
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.