AURORA

Towing Vessel · Built 2010s · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Other hulls named AURORA

AURORA is a 2016 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 30 inspections since 2016, most recently in January 2026, along with 15 deficiencies, 2 operational controls and 1 casualty investigation in 2018.

Records from 2016 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 14 January 2026.

Built: 2016
Last inspected: 14 January 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 30
Deficiencies: 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 1 investigation · 2018
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

US Official No.

1265315

IMO number

9794680 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here

Call sign

WDM6852

MISLE id

1372599

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367707480

Maury page id

psix-1372599

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations19

…administrative events8

…with no type recorded3

Years with a record 10 calendar years (2016–2026)

The 30 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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)124.6 ft × 37.9 ft × 22.4 ft

Registered tonnagegross 273 / net 185

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)124.6 ft × 37.9 ft × 22.4 ft

ITC tonnagegross 713 / net 213

BuilderVT HALTER MARINE INC · ESCATAWPA, MS, UNITED STATES · built 2016

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portNEW YORK, NY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry

DocumentationValid · issued 19 August 2026 · expires 30 September 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 it213 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
185 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
713 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
273 - 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 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.

Radio station licence

WDM6852MMSI 367707480 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 November 2021, expires 24 November 2031

WDI5331MMSI 367707480 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 19 December 2015, cancelled 19 October 2021

FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspection history · 30

14 January 2026 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8296391

14 May 2025 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8136047

25 March 2025 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Puget Sound · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8097557

11 June 2024 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7932617

9 May 2024 Deficiency Check · Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector San Francisco · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7909693

30 August 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7781235

20 October 2022 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Honolulu · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 7617740

28 February 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7403319

30 December 2021 MTSA/ISPS Verification · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7373890

17 December 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7369835

29 November 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7358805

29 September 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7323052

4 May 2021 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7188722

4 January 2021 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7119506

30 July 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7019995

27 July 2020 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection · Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7017602

21 May 2020 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6957222

3 December 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6866109

17 November 2019 Examination of Repairs

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6859105

9 September 2019 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6807602

5 September 2019 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6804360

1 August 2019 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6769402

11 May 2019 Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Sector Boston · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6681697

3 April 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6654982

29 August 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6525966

27 July 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6492215

22 February 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6359248

22 February 2018 Marine Casualty Follow Up

Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6360460

11 April 2016 MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5851606

1 April 2016 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA/ISPS Verification

Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5844995

Deficiency record · 15

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 21 January 2026 Resolved

A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the required portable extinguishers. An additional 40-B portable fire extinguisher was not present in the vicinity of the flammable storage cabinet on the aft deck.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 February 2026
Resolved 4 February 2026
Resolution: OMO provided objective evidence in way of photo showing a portable fire extinguisher installed in vicinity of Flammable storage cabinet.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 14 January 2026 Resolved

Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 1 inch high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. The fuel shutoff valve control for the emergency generator was not labeled.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 February 2026
Resolved 4 February 2026
Resolution: OMO provided objective evidence in way of photo showing the emergency generator fuel shut-off was appropriately labeled.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 14 January 2026 Resolved

Extension cords must not be used as a permanent connection to a source of electrical power; Power strips may not be connected to other adapters (daisy-chained). Multiple overhead light fixtures were daisy chained together after drawing power from an extension cord in the fiddley; An extension cord was daisy-chained to a power strip in the crew mess. Remove or permanently install the overhead lighting; remove the daisy chained extension cords/strips throughout the ship.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 February 2026
Resolved 4 February 2026
Resolution: OMO provided objective evidence in way of photos showing the previously daisy-chained lighting fixtures have been permanently installed.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 12 June 2024 Resolved

Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. If a component is found unsatisfactory, it must be repaired or replaced. Both shafts in engine room found leaking an excessive amount near aft bulkhead, approximately 1 gallon per minute. Make proper repairs to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 June 2024
Resolved 19 June 2024
Resolution: Accepted video showing small drips from shafts while operating.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 11 June 2024 Resolved

A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Annual inspection became overdue on 5APR24. Complete required inspection.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 June 2024
Resolution: Completed inspection.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements

Issued 30 December 2021 Resolved

Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. If a component is found unsatisfactory, it must be repaired or replaced. Numerous suction valves in the bilge system were found to not operate in a manner suitable for use in an emergency situation. Prove proper operation of the bilge system in accordance with requirements in 46 CFR 143.245(a) and the table in 46 CFR 143.245(b) by the next annual inspection or shipyard period, whichever comes first.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 20 October 2022
Resolution: Bilge system tested and functions as design.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 4 January 2021 Resolved

EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST HAVE A RELIABLE MEANS OF NOTIFICATION WHEN AN AUXILIARY GENERATOR ENGINE HAS LOW LUBRICATING OIL PRESSURE OR HIGH COOLING WATER TEMPERATURE. THE GENERATOR ENGINES WERE STATED TO NOT HAVE ALARMS FOR THE ABOVE CONDITIONS. ATTENDING MI'S UNABLE TO TEST THE ALARMS DUE TO NEEDING AN ENGINE COMPANY REP. 46CFR143.230(a)

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 June 2021

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)

Issued 4 January 2021 Resolved

A VESSEL OF AT LEAST FIVE NET TONS UTILIZED IN COASTWISE TRADE IN THE U.S. SHALL HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION. VESSEL'S C.O.D. WAS EXPIRED. 46CFR67.7

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 2 June 2021

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition

Issued 4 January 2021 Resolved

AT LEAST TWO LIFEBUOYS ON A VESSEL OF GREATER THAN 26-FT. SHALL HAVE A FLOATING ELECTRIC WATERLIGHT. VESSELS FLOATING WATERLIGHTS FOR THE RING LIFE BUOY'S WERE EXPIRED. **VESSEL IS RESTRICTED FROM OPERATING AT TIMES OF RESTRICTED VISIBILITY**

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 June 2021

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Rescue boats

Issued 4 January 2021 Resolved

THE MASTER SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINED AND READY FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. THE VESSELS RESCUE BOATS WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. 46CFR141.230 **RESTRICTED TO DOMESTIC VOYAGES**

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 4 January 2022
Resolution: Vessel proved propoer operation of the rescue boat.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 27 July 2020 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 50% of the vessels 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.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 27 October 2020
Resolved 2 June 2021

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)

Issued 21 May 2020 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 25% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 30 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.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 June 2020
Resolved 29 September 2021
Resolution: Vessel was issued COI by Sector New Orleans.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 3 December 2019 Resolved

Propulsion machinery must be maintained to ensure proper operation and suitable for route and service. Turbo on main propulsion engine experienced damage during normal operation. Conduct repairs prior to resuming operations; repairs must be verified by attending Marine Inspector. 46CFR143.205(c)

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 December 2019
Resolved 20 December 2020
Resolution: MI attended vessel and cleared inop turbo.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Documentation-ISM

Issued 1 August 2019 Resolved

THE COMPANY AND THE SHIP SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL SAFETY MANAGEMENT CODE. THE SHIP SHALL BE OPERATED BY A COMPANY HOLDING A DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE REFERRED TO IN SOLAS 74 (94 AMEND.) IX/3. BOUCHARD TRANSPORTATION'S DOCUMENT OF COMPLIANCE HAS BEEN REVOKED BY COAST GUARD (CG-CVC) LETTER 16711/SERIAL NO. 209 DATED JULY 31, 2019. THE VESSEL IS RESTRICTED TO DOMESTIC VOYAGES ONLY.

Action required: 702 - Prior to embarking on international voyage
Resolved 5 September 2019
Resolution: Operator received Document of Compliance allowing vessel to transit on international voyages.

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)

Issued 3 April 2019 Resolved

Prior to departing Sector New York COTP Zone & within 7 days, conduct post-casualty Sub M survey with Sector New York.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 5 April 2019
Resolution: Inspectors attended the vessel and conducted satisfactory post-casualty Sub M survey.

Casualty record · 1

27 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 6492215

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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

MORTON S. BOUCHARD JR. (2018). 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.