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SARA K

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named SARA K · INGRAM BARGE CO. operator of record, 2023

SARA K is a 1975 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 56 inspections since 1992, most recently in January 2026, along with 14 deficiencies, 1 operational control, 1 with no removal date recorded and 13 casualty investigations between 2001 and 2022.

Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 January 2026.

Built: 1975
Last inspected: 15 January 2026
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 56
Deficiencies: 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: 1 with no removal date recorded
Casualties: 13 investigations · 2001–2022
Inspected with: 64 other vessels

Identity

567947

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WDK4286

137299

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

366986670

Maury page id

psix-137299

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations12

…administrative events4

…with no type recorded40

Years with a record 26 calendar years (1992–2026)

The 56 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)50.3 ft × 20.4 ft × 7.3 ft

Registered tonnagegross 68 / net 46

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderTHRIFT SHIPBLDG & REPAIR · ORANGE, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1975

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeNot recorded

Hull configurationNot recorded

Hailing portST LOUIS, MO

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 30 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it68 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
46 - 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 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

WDK4286MMSI 366986670 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 August 2018, expires 7 August 2028

WBP4759MMSI 366986670 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 December 2007, cancelled 17 March 2018

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.

Inspected as a tow unit · 64

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.

Inspection history · 56

15 January 2026 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8297102

2 November 2023 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7819085

28 March 2023 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7658398

4 March 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7416680

12 January 2022 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7379592

12 January 2021 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7123556

28 March 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6938956

20 September 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6816471

27 June 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6727935

22 February 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6630789

11 February 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6624408

24 October 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6061952

14 January 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5798422

22 December 2015 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5786088

19 August 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5225779

15 October 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5009639

16 September 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4997395

7 November 2012 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4480284

19 September 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4446005

19 September 2012 MTSA Verification · Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4446648

24 February 2012 Marine Casualty Follow Up

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4252005

23 February 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4250012

2 November 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4181166

10 March 2011 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3961255

28 January 2011 Marine Casualty Follow Up

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3936396

27 January 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3934591

22 September 2009 MTSA Verification · Administration · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3601170

2 January 2009 Administration

Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3387678

7 November 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3369190

24 May 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3215359

24 May 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3225132

20 January 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2859775

12 August 2004 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2163861

9 June 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2095906

4 February 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2001638

22 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1973229

7 February 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1484827

13 January 2002 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1485972

7 September 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 93837

27 August 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1765778

3 June 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 108859

28 May 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 179428

1 January 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 187212

27 November 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188299

20 January 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 455788

19 January 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 273887

4 January 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 273281

11 September 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 40594

24 March 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 75392

23 July 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 418486

12 May 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 34201

14 January 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 22496

10 February 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 134792

2 June 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 473388

20 October 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 32289

30 June 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 67180

Deficiency record · 14

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

Issued 18 January 2022 Resolved

Vessel's starboard shaft seal was excessively leaking. (approx. 1 gallon a minute into engine room bilge) Vessel is required to submit report from TPO that all permanent repairs are to their satisfaction.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 20 January 2022
Resolved 22 January 2022
Resolution: Reviewed TPO report of attending ABS surveyor attesting to the correction and testing of the leaking shaft seals by ships crew. All permanent repairs are to TPO satisfaction.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 18 January 2022 Resolved

Remote fuel shutoff valves installed were not actuating when tested. After troubleshooting crew was able to acuate both shutoff valves and secure fuel to machinery.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 18 January 2022
Resolved 18 January 2022
Resolution: After trouble shooting crew was able to actuate both shutoff valves and secure fuel to machinery.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 18 January 2022 Resolved

Vessel's port and starboard winch's had cable runs that are open from main deck to the engine room allowing for free communication of water intrusion. Vessel is required to submit report from TPO that all permanent repairs are to their stisfaction.

Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 3 February 2022
Resolved 27 January 2022
Resolution: Closure devises for hull penetration were installed on vessel's port and starboard winch's wires from main deck to engine room to avoid water to enter the vessel.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)

Issued 18 January 2022 Resolved

Two rail stanchions were observered broken across from the entrance to the engine room port and starboard side. Another rail stanchion on the port quarter was severely wasted and not providing protection for crew members astern. Vessel is required to submit report from TPO that all permanent repairs are to their stisfaction.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 February 2022
Resolved 27 January 2022
Resolution: broken rail stanchions across from the the entrance to the engine room port and starboard side were repaired. The other rail stanchions found severely wasted on the port quarter were also repaired for protection for crew members astern.

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

Issued 12 January 2021 Resolved

There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Vessel's installed bilge pump could not dewater the vessel without significant time and effort to prime the pump. Demonstrate the vessel's installed bilge pump can properly dewater the vessel in case of an emergency situation to the satisfaction of the attending USCG Marine Inspector.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 February 2021
Resolved 22 March 2021
Resolution: Recieved Statement of fact and Survey after Construction documents from TPO.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator

Issued 12 January 2021 Resolved

Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. Vessel did not have visual at operating station. Install an alarm that is capable of providing audible and visual alarm at operating station.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 12 February 2021
Resolved 22 April 2021
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory test of alarms.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 12 January 2021 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. The valve must be installed in the fuel piping directly outside of the fuel oil supply tank. Vessel's current fuel shutoff configuration unsafe and prone to failure. Reconfigure fuel shutoff arrangement that prevents a potential failure.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 14 January 2021
Resolution: New fuel shutoff configuration installed and satisfactorily working.

Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Exhaust Manifold

Issued 21 September 2012 Resolved

Port MDE exhaust manifold gasket is blown and allowing coolant to seep into bilge.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 September 2012
Resolved 21 September 2012
Resolution: technicians replaced gasket and manifold.

Engineering › Steering Gear System › Hydraulic Hose

Issued 19 September 2012 Resolved

supply hose is ruptured allowing for small amount of fluid to leak into bilge.

Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 September 2012
Resolved 19 September 2012
Resolution: replaced hose

Stability › Unintentional Flooding › General

Issued 19 September 2012 Resolved

Shaft packing on starboard shaft is leaking approximately 1 gpm into bilge which caused bilge high level alarm to energise.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 19 September 2012
Resolved 19 September 2012
Resolution: Technician removed all packing and replaced using proper procedures. Training of proper installation procedures was conducted by Operators Port Captain to everyone available at fleeting. Tested shaft on load, test satisfactory to marine inspector.

Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Approval

Issued 4 January 2000 Resolved

VESSEL MISSING BUOY LIFE RING ONBOARD.

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 November 2006
Resolved 13 November 2006

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Cooking Systems › CNG System Requirements

Issued 4 January 2000 Resolved

NAME OF VESSEL NOT DISPLAYED ON THE BOW.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 January 2000
Resolved 13 November 2006

Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)

Issued 23 July 1998 Resolved

NAVIGATION LIGHTS NOT FITTED WITH BLACK SCREENS.

Condition: Unknown
Due 23 July 1998
Resolved 9 November 2006

Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Approval

Issued 23 July 1998 Resolved

RING BUOYS ON BOARD VESSEL ARE BOTH WORN AND NONSERVICEABLE.

Condition: Unknown
Due 23 July 1998
Resolved 9 November 2006

Casualty record · 13

27 August 2001Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1765778

20 January 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2859775

24 May 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3225132

7 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3369190

27 January 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3934591

2 November 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4181166

23 February 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4250012

19 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4446005

24 October 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · at I-10 BRIDGE · activity 6061952

11 February 2019Major Marine Casualty · role: Sighted in Area · serious marine incident, as classified · at INTERSTATE 10 BRIDGE · activity 6624408

22 February 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6630789

20 September 2019Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · at INTERSTATE 10 BRIDGE · activity 6816471

4 March 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at SAN JACINTO (CHANNELVIEW-HIGHLANDS)RAILROAD BRIDGE · activity 7416680

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.

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.