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KATHRYN B
KATHRYN B is a 1975 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 35 inspections since 1992, most recently in August 2025, along with 15 deficiencies and 8 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2021.
Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 18 August 2025.
- Built
- 1975
- Last inspected
- 18 August 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 8 investigations · 2008–2021
Identity
568536
WDE2619
137775
Flag
UNITED STATES
367327440
Maury page id
psix-137775
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded19
Years with a record
20 calendar years (1992–2025)
The 35 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)99.2 ft × 22.1 ft × 7.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 156 / net 106
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderALBERT BERNERT INC · TROUTDALE, OR, UNITED STATES · built 1975
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPORTLAND, OR
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 6 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 it156 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
106 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
106 - 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
WDE2619MMSI 367327440 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 28 September 2017, expires 18 December 2027
WYJ7533MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 12 November 1996, cancelled 13 January 2007
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 · 14
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.
B 14 Freight Barge · MISLE 43852 · 13 July 2021 · activity 8067449B-16 Freight Barge · MISLE 46811 · 13 July 2021 · activity 8067449MAX 111 Tank Barge · MISLE 53553 · 30 October 2019 · activity 6854364B-5 Freight Barge · MISLE 608930 · 30 October 2019 · activity 6854364B-10 Freight Barge · MISLE 442930 · 22 August 2013 · activity 4694428COLUMBIA Towing Vessel · MISLE 97761 · 23 April 2011 · activity 3994037DANIEL FOSS Towing Vessel · MISLE 148647 · 23 April 2011 · activity 3994037VANCOUVER Towing Vessel · MISLE 384009 · 23 April 2011 · activity 3994037DESCHUTES Towing Vessel · MISLE 455450 · 23 April 2011 · activity 3994037WILLAMETTE Towing Vessel · MISLE 501881 · 23 April 2011 · activity 3994037B-26 Unclassified · MISLE 469053 · 11 September 2008 · activity 3326821BARGE #8108 Freight Barge · MISLE 496706 · 14 April 1999 · activity 155897805 Freight Barge · MISLE 43628 · 10 June 1996 · activity 50092MARINER Towing Vessel · MISLE 85485 · 10 June 1996 · activity 50092Inspection history · 35
18 August 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8239938
6 August 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8204068
12 February 2025
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8058811
12 July 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7956749
14 August 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7764939
6 September 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7553428
8 August 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7523952
7 October 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7328625
3 September 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7306380
12 August 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7285029
13 July 2021
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 8067449
23 June 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7236039
17 August 2020
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 7035351
12 June 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6985173
8 January 2020
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6890393
30 October 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6854364
5 August 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6676056
9 March 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Portland OR · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 6102125
23 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4842324
13 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4842163
22 August 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4694428
20 March 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 4558454
23 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3994037
11 March 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Columbia River · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3963619
11 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Portland · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 3326821
22 March 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2317077
19 October 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 2224246
27 August 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 80649
14 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 155897
6 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 65927
10 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 50092
5 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 125826
14 June 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 136927
24 May 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 186817
24 May 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORTLAND, OREGON · USCG Northwest District (CGD-NW) · Activity 220065
Deficiency record · 15
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 August 2025
Resolved
46 CFR 140.610(a) - All towing vessels must be operated in a manner that minimizes the risk of down-flooding and progressive flooding. Marine Inspector observed an excessive amount of water accumulation in the engine room bilge from the port and starboard shaft seals. Packing glands were found fastened almost completely tight. Replace packing to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 August 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention.
The following alarms must be provided: High bilge levels. Void spaces 1,2,3 do not have functioning bilge alarms. Ensure all bilge alarms function and alarm at the operating station to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 14 August 2023
Resolved
All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping. Bilge suction piping is missing check/foot valve. Install check/foot valve on all bilge suction piping to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 August 2023
Resolved
Each distribution panel or switchboard on a towing vessel must be totally enclosed and of the dead front type. Inspector fund a breaker box closed with duct tape. Latch was inoperable and open breaker slots were exposed. Repair to satisfaction of marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 14 August 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. Inspector asked master and crew how to block large ventilation tubing from engine room in the event of a fire. Crew did not have a solution. Repair to satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 14 August 2023
Resolved
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. Emergency exit in auxillary machinery space was blocked with lube oil drums inside space. Remove all obstacles from egress route to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 8 August 2022
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. No emergency lighting was present in the second deck accommodation space.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 8 August 2022
Resolved
Auxiliary generator engine low lube oil pressure and high cooling water temperature must be tested twice in every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Vessel had no record of testing these alarms.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 8 August 2022
Resolved
Vessels engaged in towing exclusively on navigable waters of the US must carry current or currently corrected charts. Existing charting system was last updated August 21, 2021.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 8 August 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel operator must hold a Restricted Radio Operator license or higher. Vessel's operator did not an FCC Radio Operator's permit of any grade.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Fire detection systems. The system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. The vessel's fire detection system has a General Trouble alarm on the panel. Identify and correct alarm cause and provide technician report to our office prior to towing operations.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Vessel has fuel oil in storage room bilge aft of the forward fuel tank. Clean fuel oil from bilge to the satisfaction of a CG Marine Inspector prior to departure.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
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. Vessel's generator space is filled with combustion gases due to excessive engine blowby. Identify root cause and repair to the satisfaction of a CG Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 August 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges that alerts individuals in those spaces. Vessel has missing smoke detectors in berthing areas on the Texas Deck and Main Deck. Install smoke detectors in all berthing areas to the satisfaction of a CG Marine Inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 August 2020
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems, fired-detection systems, and fixed fire-extinguishing systems, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months. Multiple fire extinguishers onboard the vessel were found to not have received their annual servicing conducted for 2020. The last inspection conducted for the un-serviced extinguishers occurred in March 2019. Ensure fire extinguishers are serviced and properly marked. Complete by 16 Sep 2020.
Casualty record · 8
11 September 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at THE DALLES LOCK · activity 3326821
23 April 2011Major Marine Casualty · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3994037
20 March 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4558454
22 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4694428
13 April 2014Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 4842163
30 October 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6854364
12 June 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6985173
13 July 2021Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · at LOWER GRANITE LOCK AND DAM · activity 8067449
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.