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INDIAN DAWN

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named INDIAN DAWN

INDIAN DAWN is a 1975 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 36 inspections since 1992, most recently in March 2024, along with 15 deficiencies, 5 operational controls and 6 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2023.

Records from 1992 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 15 March 2024.

Built
1975
Last inspected
15 March 2024
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
36
Deficiencies
15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
6 investigations · 2003–2023
Inspected with
8 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
570691
IMO number
7643708 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
WDH3616
MISLE id
139573
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367609150
Maury page id
psix-139573

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations12
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded21
Years with a record 20 calendar years (1992–2024)
The 36 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)104.7 ft × 31.0 ft × 16.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 177 / net 120
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)104.7 ft × 31.0 ft × 16.2 ft
ITC tonnagegross 338 / net 101
BuilderHALTER MARINE SERVICES INC · PIERRE PART, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1975
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 16 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
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 it338 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
177 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
101 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
120 - 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

WDH3616MMSI 367609150 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 February 2024, expires 8 March 2034
WDA4909MMSI 366814440 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 5 May 2011, cancelled 12 February 2014
WCY2016MMSI not assigned · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 March 1998, cancelled 20 July 2001 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WYH6609MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 October 1994, cancelled 15 January 2005 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 8

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.

GOLDEN DRAGON AT SEA Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 35061 · 21 November 2019 · activity 6860611G.L. 63 Freight Barge · MISLE 298880 · 29 March 2018 · activity 6381772GM 6506 Tank Barge · MISLE 874299 · 18 December 2009 · activity 3853994GENESIS VIGILANT Towing Vessel · MISLE 200696 · 25 March 2008 · activity 3171785GM 6506 Tank Barge · MISLE 874299 · 25 March 2008 · activity 3171785DBL 70 Tank Barge · MISLE 47212 · 9 March 2003 · activity 17551438701 Freight Barge · MISLE 48882 · 9 March 2003 · activity 17551438701 Freight Barge · MISLE 48882 · 19 October 1998 · activity 180719ENERGY 11101 Tank Barge · MISLE 50280 · 2 October 1992 · activity 158556ESPIRITO Towing Vessel · MISLE 69431 · 2 October 1992 · activity 158556

Inspection history · 36

15 March 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7879713
24 August 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8331056
23 August 2023 In-Service Inspection · Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7775565
19 July 2023 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7746774
27 May 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7700503
8 May 2023 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Resident Inspection Office Ponce · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7683805
8 May 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7683900
24 September 2021 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7320560
21 November 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6860611
21 August 2019 Initial Certification · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6790263
29 March 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6381772
20 August 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4960360
29 April 2014 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4846769
4 December 2012 Administration
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 4496002
18 December 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3853994
12 April 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3451030
13 March 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3433156
1 December 2008 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3372055
1 December 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Toledo · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3373972
25 March 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 3171785
31 October 2006 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2811208
2 October 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector San Juan · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2791588
14 January 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2274850
12 August 2004 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2164233
3 August 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2154804
29 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1978371
9 March 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1755143
13 June 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1630439
8 March 2000 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1395376
19 October 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 180719
16 September 1997 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 777307
30 April 1997 Uninspected Towing Vessel · MARPOL Annex V Examination
Physical examination · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1093209
25 March 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1016
15 November 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 683291
9 November 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · COTP NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 150453
2 October 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 158556

Deficiency record · 15

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 August 2023 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. Fuel shut off(s) were inoperable. 46 CFR 143.260
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 25 August 2023 Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Vessel ventilation closures have bolts that are seized in place. In addition there is an opening in the center of the bulkhead on the main deck allowing free passage of air. 46 CFR 144.605
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 August 2023 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following; All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Vessel has excessive oily water in bilge. 46 CFR 142.220(a)
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 August 2023 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency cond. PCV valve leaking oil onto Generator. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Medical certificate
Issued 25 August 2023 Resolved
The Coast Guard will issue a medical certificate to a mariner meeting the medical and physical standards for merchant mariners. Captain had expired medical certificate (4-Dec-21). 46 CFR 140.410
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2023
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Masters responsibility and authority
Issued 25 August 2023 Resolved
Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular towing vessel, each crewmember must receive a safety orientation. MI's unable to prove safety orientation completed and Captain and crew stated one had not been completed since their arrival onboard. 46 CFR 140.410
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2023
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Masters responsibility and authority
Issued 25 August 2023 Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crewmembers are capable of performing the duties expected during emergencies. Last record of drills was June 2023. No record current crew has conducted drills. 46 CFR 140.420(a)
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2023
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Documentation-ISM
Issued 25 August 2023 Resolved
The following list of items must be recorded in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. Not all required items are being recorded, for example, last recorded Nav assessment recorded was from 2021. 46 CFR 140.915
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 25 August 2023 Resolved
When the towing vessel is underway, the EPIRB must be stowed in its float-free bracket with the controls set for automatic activation and be mounted in a manner so that it will float free if the towing vessel sinks. EPIRB stowed on freely ventilation stack closure. 46 CFR 141.380(b)
Action required: 30 - Ship detained
Resolved 28 August 2023
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 25 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. Vessel alarm system has PLC CPU Fault. 46 CFR 143.230
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 August 2023
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (ISM)
Issued 25 August 2023 Resolved
If the cognizant OCMI has reasonable cause to believe that a vessel's survey program is deficient, that OCMI may require an audit or survey of the vessel in the presence of a representative of the cognizant OCMI. Company to have survey completed in presence of MI or at election of company may utilize TPO to verify subchapter M compliance. This 835 does not cover all items for compliance as the inspection was not all inclusive. 46 CFR 137.212
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 August 2023
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 August 2023 Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be suitable for route and service. Port main engine has blown gasket. Company required to send objective evidence attesting to root cause and satisfactory repair for review. Vessel not cleared to depart until written authorization from local OCMI. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(2)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 August 2023
Resolution: See Narrative
Construction/Loadline
Issued 30 April 1997 Resolved
INSTALL FIXED BILGE/SLOP PIPING WITH INDEPENDENT PUMP TO MAIN DECK OUTLET.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 April 1997
Resolved 30 April 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 30 April 1997 Resolved
REGISTER EPIRB WITH NOAA AND AFFIX NOAA DECAL TO EPIRB PRESENTLY MISSING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 April 1997
Resolved 30 April 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 30 April 1997 Resolved
REPLACE EPIRB BATTERY EXPIRATION DATE 8/96.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 April 1997
Resolved 30 April 1997

Casualty record · 6

9 March 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1755143
25 March 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3171785
18 December 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3853994
29 March 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at NORFOLK SOUTHERN R/R BRIDGE 5 · activity 6381772
21 November 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6860611
24 August 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8331056
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

SEA SERVICE (2003–2009). 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.