BLAKE DENTON

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

BLAKE DENTON is a 1975 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 70 inspections since 1988, most recently in July 2025, along with 8 deficiencies and 26 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2025.

Records from 1988 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 9 July 2025.

Built: 1975
Last inspected: 9 July 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 70
Deficiencies: 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 26 investigations · 2007–2025
Inspected with: 173 other vessels

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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 9 July 2025

Recorded inspections70

…physical examinations13

…administrative events7

…with no type recorded50

Deficiencies 8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 30 calendar years (1988–2025)

Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

568705

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WDI4288

137917

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-137917

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)152.0 ft × 50.1 ft × 7.7 ft

Registered tonnagegross 747 / net 498

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderDRAVO CORPORATION · NEVILLE ISLAND, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1975

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portST LOUIS, MO

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 5 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 it747 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
498 - 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.

Vessel history report

Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 1980 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 173

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 · 70

9 July 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8180111

7 May 2025 COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8129850

11 September 2024 TPO Audit

Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7999972

3 August 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7997041

15 October 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7908687

12 July 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7754026

9 February 2022 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7405120

4 February 2022 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7445377

31 October 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7344600

4 October 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7326438

2 October 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7326684

24 August 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7323525

26 February 2021 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7146943

26 February 2021 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7148030

10 December 2020 Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7110407

15 August 2020 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7044050

11 April 2020 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6940385

6 December 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6868758

23 November 2019 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6861444

23 November 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6862786

25 September 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6820862

13 August 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6794915

1 August 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6773859

20 June 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6720377

12 May 2019 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6692029

10 May 2019 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6682592

10 May 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6688440

14 April 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6662780

30 March 2019 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6652500

26 November 2018 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6588477

25 July 2018 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6492226

14 June 2018 Industry Initiated Exam · Administration · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6445108

7 July 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5933070

24 March 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5090477

5 October 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5000267

22 September 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4989925

9 June 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4627233

3 August 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4403063

11 January 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4232936

11 July 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4078194

18 May 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4014813

29 March 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3973956

4 November 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3900155

4 August 2010 Administration · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3814729

16 March 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3697536

26 October 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3790819

16 June 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3508915

24 March 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3489666

8 November 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3360474

7 June 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3234106

23 March 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3171172

13 January 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3130898

24 May 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2940276

16 November 2006 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2822198

6 April 2006 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2622281

25 November 2002 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1710932

27 February 2001 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 48002

20 September 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 283293

14 June 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 429683

28 January 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 181586

28 January 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 226371

3 January 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 399235

28 March 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 99549

26 March 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 181822

16 January 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 111215

2 March 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 59623

22 December 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 9148

14 November 1993 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 91302

16 February 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163414

17 November 1988 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 327086

Deficiency record · 8

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges

Issued 4 October 2021 Resolved

DISCHARGE PIPE FOR GREY WATER RUNNING THROUGH THE #2 FUEL TANK RUST CAUSING FUEL TO DISCHARGE INTO WATERWAY.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 4 November 2021
Resolved 3 November 2021
Resolution: Repairs made to vessel

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

Issued 26 February 2021 Resolved

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel reported loss of main engines due to a fuel system malfunction. ***Correct deficiencies to the satisfaction of Third Party (TVIB). *** Notify USCG prior to departing.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 28 February 2021
Resolved 27 February 2021
Resolution: Vessel made all repairs to the centrifuge while pushed in at MM 456 LMR. The mechanic replaced a coupling to the centrifuge resolving the loss of propulsion.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery

Issued 15 August 2020 Resolved

Proulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. STBD MDE starter failed. Repairs to be completed to return engine to proper operation. Technical report to be provided to Marine inspector upon Satisfactory testing.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 16 August 2020
Resolution: Starter was replaced and technician report was recieved verifing SAT operations.

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

Issued 20 June 2019 Resolved

Vessel experienced loss of starboard engine. Repair to satisfaction of Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 20 June 2019
Resolved 1 July 2019

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

Issued 10 May 2019 Resolved

Vessel experienced fire on port main engine due to a crank shaft failure.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 June 2019
Resolved 23 May 2019
Resolution: Replaced crank shaft, main bearings and connecting rod bearings. See attached tech report.

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List

Issued 25 November 2002 Resolved

Updated Coast Guard Light List onboard vessel was not the current edition as required by 33 CFR 164.72 (b)(3)(i)(A)

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 December 2002
Resolved 3 November 2021

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules

Issued 25 November 2002 Resolved

Inland Navigation Rules onboard vessel not current edition as required by 33 CFR 88.05

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 December 2002
Resolved 3 November 2021

Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm

Issued 25 November 2002 Resolved

Flashing light for general alarm in engine room was not red and did not have a placard as required by 46 CFR 27.205 (a)(3)

Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 December 2002
Resolved 3 November 2021

Casualty record · 26

24 May 2007Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2940276

13 January 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3130898

23 March 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3171172

7 June 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3234106

8 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3360474

16 June 2009Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3508915

26 October 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3790819

4 November 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3900155

18 May 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4014813

11 July 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4078194

11 January 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4232936

3 August 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4403063

9 June 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4627233

26 November 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6588477

14 April 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6662780

10 May 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 6688440

1 August 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6773859

13 August 2019Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6794915

25 September 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6820862

11 April 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6940385

26 February 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7148030

31 October 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7344600

9 February 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7405120

15 October 2023Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7908687

3 August 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7997041

9 July 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8180111

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.