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SIR CARMA SUE

Towing Vessel · Built 2010s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

SIR CARMA SUE is a 2018 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 13 inspections since 2017, most recently in October 2025, along with 21 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2023.

Records from 2017 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 27 October 2025.

Built
2018
Last inspected
27 October 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
13
Deficiencies
21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2023
Inspected with
2 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 27 October 2025
Recorded inspections13
…physical examinations11
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded1
Deficiencies 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 9 calendar years (2017–2025)
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.
1270994
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDK 4182
MISLE id
1400763
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1400763

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.5 ft × 26.0 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 78 / net 62
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCANTON MARINE TOWING CO INC · CANTON, MO, UNITED STATES · built 2018
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 5 June 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it78 - Simplified, Gross Ton
62 - 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 · 2

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.

ART 945B Tank Barge · MISLE 416354 · 20 April 2023 · activity 7684223IN075026 Freight Barge · MISLE 879505 · 20 April 2023 · activity 7684223

Inspection history · 13

27 October 2025 Administrative Inspection · Periodic Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8260825
9 December 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8046118
4 October 2023 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7786860
5 September 2023 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7785223
20 April 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7684223
6 December 2022 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7605417
2 December 2021 Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7360981
4 February 2021 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7138022
28 April 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6944969
6 February 2020 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6904043
3 April 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6657887
30 October 2018 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6573314
20 July 2017 New Construction · Administration
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6220164

Deficiency record · 21

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 10 February 2020 Resolved
Vessel rep must prove operator of the SIR CARMA SUE has a valid FCC Restricted Radio Operators permit, or higher, prior to operation of the vessel. The master on board at the time of inspection did not hold a currently valid FCC Radio Operators permit. Alternatively, a different master with a valid permit may be utilized to operate the vessel.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 10 February 2020
Resolution: Vessel operator ensured that a crewmember on board had a valid FCC Radio Operators Permit
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 February 2020 Resolved
Railings must be provided around the perimeter of the aft deck in areas where a crew member would not be in reach of the storm rails on the side of the vessel's superstructure.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 March 2020
Resolved 20 March 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided video evidence of stanchions and chains installed around vessel stern.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 6 February 2020 Resolved
The PVC vent pipe for the MSD unit shall be repaired such that the pipe from the tank to the external exhaust is uninterrupted. No MSD exhaust gases should be capable of release into the engine room.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 March 2020
Resolved 2 March 2020
Resolution: Vent pipe was repaired to original standards.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Prior to the vessel receiving its next annual inspection in 2019, ensure the vessel has the visual distress signals as per 46CFR141.375.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 December 2019
Resolved 12 February 2020
Resolution: Def cleared. Creating a new deficiency with five year due date to align with SUMR work instruction
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Prior to the vessel receiving its next COI in 2023,Vessel must be able to display the proper lights and day shapes for restricted in their ability to maneuver and aground as per the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 December 2023
Resolved 28 February 2019
Resolution: As per SUMR work instruction.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Ensure a crew list is maintained as per 46CFR140.400.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 26 December 2018
Resolution: Amended daily log sheet to include crew list
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Muster list
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Ensure the crew's emergency duties and responsibilities are posted as per 46CFR140.405.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Ensure the vessel is conducting safety orientation and that it is documented as per 46CFR140.410.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Ensure that the vessel is conducting non-crew safety orientation as per 46CFR140. 415
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Ship specific plans for the recovery of persons from the water
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Ensure MOB procedures are established as per 46CFR140. 425.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Ensure the vessel implements a training procedure which covers the health and safety hazards as per 46CFR140.510.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Ensure the required training is conducted and documented as per 46CFR140.515.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Ensure that the vessel navigational assessment is being conducted and logged as per 46CFR140.635.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Vessel must have 30x30 flame screen on the fuel tank vents (port and stbd) as per 46CFR143.265(c)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 26 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel installed proper flame screens on port and stbd fuel vents
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Vessel must have a documented maintenance plan for fuel systems supplying main engines and generators as per 46CFR143.255(a)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Vessel must label fuel piping in engine room 46CFR143.250(c)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 26 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel labelled fuel piping.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
As per 46CFR143.220(c) all flammable and combustible materials from engine room, to include hydraulic and lube oil, must be removed unless stored in a container meeting 46CFR142.255 or an equivalent level of safety.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 26 December 2018
Resolution: All flammable and combustible material removed from engine room.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Vessel must have a storage room or designated storage cabinet for flammable or combustible materials. 46CFR142.225.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 26 December 2018
Resolution: Vessel installed storage cabinet in deck locker.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
Vessel must provide a means of closure for stack vent fans. 46CFR144.605
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 5 December 2018 Resolved
As per table 46CFR143.245(b), ensure the engine and generator safeties set points are verified.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 October 2018 Resolved
As per table 46CFR143.245(b), prove proper operation of the port side hydraulic tank low level alarm.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 January 2019
Resolved 3 April 2019

Casualty record · 1

20 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 7684223
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.