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RICHARD B
RICHARD B is a 1975 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 40 inspections since 1994, most recently in April 2026, along with 13 deficiencies and 12 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2023.
Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 2 April 2026.
- Built
- 1975
- Last inspected
- 2 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 13 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 12 investigations · 2006–2023
Identity
568300
WDI3694
137574
Flag
UNITED STATES
368210030
Maury page id
psix-137574
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded22
Years with a record
24 calendar years (1994–2026)
The 40 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)55.7 ft × 22.0 ft × 9.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 93 / net 74
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTERREBONNE SHIPBUILDERS · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1975
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeBox
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 2 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 it93 - Simplified, Gross Ton
74 - Simplified, Net Ton
74 - Simplified, 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
WDM4817MMSI 368210030 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 July 2021, expires 15 July 2031
WDI3694MMSI 367690950 · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 2 September 2015, cancelled 7 March 2026 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WDC2640MMSI 366995890 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 November 2014, cancelled 19 August 2016
WAQ8028MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 November 1995, cancelled 1 April 2006
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 · 18
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.
KIRBY 31010 Tank Barge · MISLE 1076562 · 8 April 2023 · activity 7720948KIRBY 29012 Tank Barge · MISLE 24591 · 2 August 2012 · activity 4399959KIRBY 10081 Tank Barge · MISLE 1051353 · 17 June 2012 · activity 4375337KIRBY 10220 Tank Barge · MISLE 1062974 · 17 June 2012 · activity 4375337SAN FERNANDO Tank Ship · MISLE 788763 · 10 July 2011 · activity 4078839LEXIE M Towing Vessel · MISLE 942553 · 10 July 2011 · activity 4078839LAMAR Towing Vessel · MISLE 991904 · 10 July 2011 · activity 4078839KIRBY 29014 Tank Barge · MISLE 445335 · 18 September 2010 · activity 3987158KIRBY 10408 Tank Barge · MISLE 49299 · 29 April 2009 · activity 3464750KIRBY 10426 Tank Barge · MISLE 49843 · 29 April 2009 · activity 3464750KIRBY 28059 Tank Barge · MISLE 916352 · 15 October 2008 · activity 3346489KIRBY 24004 Tank Barge · MISLE 427530 · 19 April 2008 · activity 3194456N.M.S. NO. 1449 Tank Barge · MISLE 51415 · 20 June 1998 · activity 55231MISS ASHLEE Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 183927 · 20 June 1998 · activity 55231MG T 4 Freight Barge · MISLE 421407 · 3 April 1996 · activity 66975KIRBY 11600 Tank Barge · MISLE 41288 · 18 November 1994 · activity 188096ATLANTIC SWAN Tank Ship · MISLE 53913 · 18 November 1994 · activity 188096CHEM 154 Tank Barge · MISLE 344711 · 18 November 1994 · activity 188096Inspection history · 40
2 April 2026
MTSA Verification · Vessel Attendance · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8341020
27 March 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8100726
10 April 2024
COI Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7893218
6 June 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7704686
8 April 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7720948
3 May 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7443746
30 June 2021
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7240629
1 July 2020
Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6992643
28 May 2019
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6696323
27 March 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6112957
5 January 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6066786
19 February 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4535354
2 August 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4399959
17 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4375337
10 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4078839
20 September 2010
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3853579
19 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3987100
18 September 2010
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3853546
18 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3987158
11 August 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3846157
29 April 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3464750
15 October 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3346489
19 April 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3194456
19 April 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3204609
6 May 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2924287
6 May 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2940046
31 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2842417
20 April 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2629659
4 March 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2608454
25 July 2005
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2439572
1 July 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2117834
9 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982308
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1989593
17 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 170025
20 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 55231
13 January 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 411821
1 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 396023
3 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 66975
18 November 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188096
4 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 371137
Deficiency record · 13
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
Alarm setpoints must be tested twice every five years, with no more than 3 years elapsing between tests. Alarm setpoints have not been tested since 2019. Ensure alarm set points are tested and ensure record of tests is kept with vessel records.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 6 June 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification of high bilge levels. High bilge level alarm was missing from forward hold. Install high bilge level alarm.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
Main engine lubricating oil pressure must be able to be monitored at the machinery location. Pressure gauge for the starboard main engine was inoperable. 46 CFR 143.230(c)(1).
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 May 2022
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Forward void space on vessel has no means for emergency dewatering. 46 CFR 143.275.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 30 June 2021
Resolved
A Certificate of Documentation becomes invalid immediately when the ownership of the vessel changes in whole or in part. Ownership of vessel has changed. Ensure receipt of new COD prior to operating vessel.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 June 2021
Resolved
Remote fuel shutoff valves must be located in the fuel piping directly outside the fuel supply tank. Existing fuel shutoff valve is too far from the fuel tanks. During next drydock, reconfigure remote fuel shutoff valves to be directly outside the fuel tanks.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 30 June 2021
Resolved
Main engines must be equipped with RPM gauges at the machinery location. No tachometers were installed in the engine room. Install tachometers in the engine room.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 June 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems must minimize fire and shock hazards. Wiring for clothes dryer was found in disrepair. Repair wiring.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 June 2021
Resolved
All pressure vessels must have the MAWP indicated by a stamp, nameplate, or other means visible to the crew. Starboard receiver was not marked. Mark receiver with MAWP.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 30 June 2021
Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be secured to prevent it from rolling in heavy sea conditions. Semi-portable extinguisher was not secured to deck. Ensure extinguisher is secured to prevent it from rolling.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 June 2021
Resolved
Each life buoy with a floating electrical light must have a lanyard of at 3-6 feet in length securing the water light around the body of the lifebuoy. Lanyard was not attached around the body of the lifebuoy. Properly attach lanyard.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)
Issued 30 June 2021
Resolved
Vessels in maritime service must be licensed by the FCC. Ensure new station license is attained prior to operating vessel.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 June 2021
Resolved
All marine employers must submit drug testing program data to Commandant CG-INV (USCG Headquarters) by March 15th every year. Submit drug testing data from previous year.
Casualty record · 12
4 March 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2608454
31 July 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2842417
6 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2924287
19 April 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3194456
15 October 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3346489
29 April 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3464750
18 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3987158
19 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3987100
10 July 2011Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 4078839
17 June 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4375337
2 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 4399959
8 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at BAYOU SORREL LOCKS · activity 7720948
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
BUCKSKIN (2006–2012). 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.