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MS SYDNEY

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

MS SYDNEY is a 1975 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 46 inspections since 1986, most recently in August 2025, along with 6 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 13 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2022.

Records from 1986 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 1 August 2025.

Built
1975
Last inspected
1 August 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
46
Deficiencies
6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
13 investigations · 2003–2022
Inspected with
26 other vessels
Also recorded as
3 other names

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 1 August 2025
Recorded inspections46
…physical examinations9
…administrative events9
…with no type recorded28
Deficiencies 6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 21 calendar years (1986–2025)
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

US Official No.
569765
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDC7682
MISLE id
138806
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-138806

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)60.2 ft × 24.1 ft × 9.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 94 / net 75
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderALBERT ORTIS BOAT BUILDING INC · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1975
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Outdrive
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 4 February 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 it94 - Simplified, Gross Ton
75 - Simplified, 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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 26

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.

MMI 3037 Tank Barge · MISLE 622564 · 31 July 2022 · activity 7562622KIRBY 29073 Tank Barge · MISLE 1221214 · 31 July 2022 · activity 7562622KIRBY 28162 Tank Barge · MISLE 1106973 · 19 January 2022 · activity 7382956KIRBY 28707 Tank Barge · MISLE 384995 · 6 January 2015 · activity 5053709KIRBY 28708 Tank Barge · MISLE 384996 · 6 January 2015 · activity 5053709HTCO 3082 Tank Barge · MISLE 1159405 · 6 January 2015 · activity 5053709KIRBY 27755 Tank Barge · MISLE 936557 · 1 July 2014 · activity 4908832KIRBY 27754 Tank Barge · MISLE 936558 · 1 July 2014 · activity 4908832KIRBY 27765 Tank Barge · MISLE 1117695 · 14 December 2011 · activity 4208318KIRBY 27764 Tank Barge · MISLE 993185 · 4 June 2011 · activity 4071495KIRBY 27720 Tank Barge · MISLE 713861 · 27 July 2008 · activity 3289730KIRBY 27701 Tank Barge · MISLE 489242 · 3 July 2008 · activity 3255897KIRBY 27720 Tank Barge · MISLE 713861 · 3 July 2008 · activity 3255897KIRBY 29304 Tank Barge · MISLE 52181 · 3 April 2007 · activity 2902066KIRBY 29303 Tank Barge · MISLE 52248 · 3 April 2007 · activity 2902066AUNT DI Towing Vessel · MISLE 156822 · 3 April 2007 · activity 2902066KIRBY 31800 Tank Barge · MISLE 44612 · 1 March 2006 · activity 2598483KIRBY 10801 Tank Barge · MISLE 49934 · 1 March 2006 · activity 2598483KIRBY 10402 Tank Barge · MISLE 50109 · 1 March 2006 · activity 2598483KIRBY 8001 Tank Barge · MISLE 367209 · 1 March 2006 · activity 2598483ROGER D Towing Vessel · MISLE 500827 · 1 March 2006 · activity 2598483KIRBY 21300 Tank Barge · MISLE 52090 · 25 March 2005 · activity 2319355BROWN CANAL Towing Vessel · MISLE 113939 · 25 March 2005 · activity 2319355STC 2813 Tank Barge · MISLE 437713 · 25 March 2005 · activity 2319355KIRBY 29304 Tank Barge · MISLE 52181 · 22 July 2004 · activity 2192269WENDY C Towing Vessel · MISLE 154339 · 29 August 2003 · activity 1890839CHEM 1322 Tank Barge · MISLE 373712 · 29 August 2003 · activity 1890839CHEM 1322 Tank Barge · MISLE 373712 · 7 August 1996 · activity 59489CHEM 1321 Tank Barge · MISLE 373711 · 10 August 1993 · activity 2874

Inspection history · 46

1 August 2025 TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8203604
19 March 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8096060
8 March 2025 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8090315
6 February 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8103896
23 April 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7900084
25 October 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7814997
7 August 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7527421
7 August 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7547997
31 July 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7562622
28 April 2022 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7440061
26 April 2022 Initial Certification · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7438441
15 February 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7397031
20 January 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7382881
19 January 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7382956
15 May 2019 Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6688589
8 June 2016 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5901010
13 October 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5741551
6 January 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5053709
1 July 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4908832
20 November 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4499363
14 December 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4208318
24 August 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4126168
4 June 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4071495
12 November 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3891453
12 November 2010 Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3891866
16 July 2010 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3796978
27 July 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3289730
3 July 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3255897
3 April 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2902066
31 October 2006 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2813290
1 March 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2598483
11 August 2005 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2458952
11 August 2005 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2459015
16 June 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2397768
13 May 2005 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2357020
15 April 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2334810
25 March 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2319355
22 July 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2192269
24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978733
29 August 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1890839
7 August 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 59489
17 October 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 644764
13 October 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 371409
19 November 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 644765
10 August 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2874
1 October 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 312000

Deficiency record · 6

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 15 May 2019 Resolved
Vessel found to have the steering linkage between the rudder controls to be broken. Per 46CFR143.205(a), "Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel." Vessel is directed to make perminate repairs to steering linkage prior to depature and before getting underway from 1000' cut.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 15 June 2019
Resolved 16 May 2019
Resolution: Vessel satisfactorily proved operational testing of steering gear with proper swivel linkage installed.
Engineering
Issued 1 October 1986 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A STANDARD DISCHARGE CONNECTION ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR155.410(A)(3). VESSEL GREATER THAN 100GT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 October 1986
Resolved 1 October 1986
Engineering
Issued 1 October 1986 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE ANY FIXED PIPING FOR DISCHARGE OF OILY SLOPS ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR155.410(A)(2). VESSSEL GREATER THAN 100GT.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 October 1986
Resolved 1 October 1986
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 1 October 1986 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A MARINE SANITATION DEVICE ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR159.7. VESSEL'S INSTALLED TOILETS HYAD PIPING THAT DISCHARGED RAW SEWAGE DIRECTLY OVERBOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 October 1986
Resolved 1 October 1986
Lifesaving
Issued 1 October 1986 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE APPROVED PFD'S FOR EACH PERSON ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR25.25-5. FOUR (04) PERSONNEL ON BOARD AND ONLY 2 PFD'S.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 October 1986
Resolved 1 October 1986
Navigation
Issued 1 October 1986 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A SHIP'S BELL ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR81, APP-A. VESSEL GREATER THAN 12 METERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 1 October 1986
Resolved 1 October 1986

Casualty record · 13

29 August 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1890839
25 March 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2319355
1 March 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2598483
3 April 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2902066
3 July 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3255897
27 July 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3289730
12 November 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3891453
4 June 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4071495
24 August 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4126168
14 December 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4208318
19 January 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7382956
31 July 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7562622
7 August 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7547997
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.

Recorded names · 3

TORO (2003–2005), STEVIE ANN (2006–2011), LUCY HANNAH (2022). 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.