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BAYOU DAWN
- Built
- 1976
- Last inspected
- 7 April 2022
- Documentation
- Expired · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 4 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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
7 April 2022
…with no type recorded17
Deficiencies
12 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
16 calendar years (1992–2022)
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
573908
8955794
WDD5359
142276
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-142276
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)70.8 ft × 25.0 ft × 9.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 125 / net 85
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderF B WALKER & SONS INC · PASCAGOULA, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un, reg
DocumentationExpired · issued 30 June 2004
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 it125 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
85 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
85 - 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 18
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.
SWIFT RUNNER Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 397369 · 19 January 2022 · activity 7383285BALTIC DAWN Towing Vessel · MISLE 203317 · 28 April 2017 · activity 6137211DERRICK 66 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 266557 · 4 January 2015 · activity 5048599DMT 3235 Freight Barge · MISLE 83980 · 28 October 2014 · activity 5014130DMT 3236 Freight Barge · MISLE 84332 · 28 October 2014 · activity 5014130CONNIE ANN Towing Vessel · MISLE 159612 · 28 October 2014 · activity 5014130ASHEPOO Freight Barge · MISLE 234745 · 28 October 2014 · activity 5014130DORADO Towing Vessel · MISLE 85786 · 20 September 2010 · activity 3853630CROSBY VICTORY Towing Vessel · MISLE 151774 · 20 September 2010 · activity 3853630ELLA C CROCHET Towing Vessel · MISLE 202891 · 20 September 2010 · activity 3853630MISTER JIM Towing Vessel · MISLE 208802 · 20 September 2010 · activity 3853630MICHAEL L DAIGLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 480162 · 20 September 2010 · activity 3853630DUPLICATE OF CROSBY CHAMPION (ON 608000) Towing Vessel · MISLE 959320 · 20 September 2010 · activity 3853630CMS 713 Freight Barge · MISLE 49393 · 6 January 2003 · activity 1752932COASTAL STONE Towing Vessel · MISLE 142656 · 30 April 1999 · activity 63843MGM 401 Tank Barge · MISLE 48333 · 7 February 1998 · activity 90435MISS ALLIE G Towing Vessel · MISLE 125732 · 7 February 1998 · activity 90435MARTIN CHALLENGER Towing Vessel · MISLE 453873 · 7 February 1998 · activity 90435Inspection history · 29
7 April 2022
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7426870
19 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7383285
5 August 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7277876
29 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7271864
26 July 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7268283
17 July 2021
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7259310
9 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6506036
28 April 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6137211
4 January 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5048599
28 October 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5014130
7 August 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4679588
2 July 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4651445
5 June 2013
Administration
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4612120
20 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Suspension & Revocation National Center of Expertise · Activity 3853630
21 August 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2755046
27 July 2006
MTSA Verification · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2727017
20 June 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2406366
30 January 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Commandant (CG-FAC) · Activity 2000454
6 January 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1752932
30 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 63843
20 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 71832
18 February 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 412950
7 February 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 90435
7 February 1998
Damage Survey
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 774655
18 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 723214
12 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 771026
4 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 209069
4 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 410104
15 March 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 216190
Deficiency record · 12
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 17 July 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a means to monitor and control the amount of thrust and direction of thrust at each operation station. Vessel's means of controlling thrust is inoperable from the wheelhouse which is the primary operation station. - 46 CFR 143.225(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 17 July 2021
Resolved
The owner and managing operator must ensure that the towing vessel is in compliance with this subchapter and other applicable laws and regulations at all times. Submit a repair plan to address damage sustained to "crows nest" operation station and associated equiptment. - 46 CFR 137.120(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 17 July 2021
Resolved
To ensure that vessel is in compliance with this subchapter and safe to proceed with operations, conduct damage survey and provide results to OCMI. - 46 CFR 137.120 (a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 July 2021
Resolved
A remote shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine. Vessel's fuel shutoff valve is seized up and inoperable. Repair to proper operation. - 46 CFR 143.260(b)
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 17 July 2021
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Vessel does not have any operable emergency lighting onboard. - 46 CFR 143.410(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 July 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. Both the starboard and port shaft seals were leaking and allowing ingress of waterof approximately one gallon per minute. Submit a repair proposal to the satisfaction of the OCMI within 7 days.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 17 July 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR Part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. Vessel's navigation lights were damaged in a marine incident. Repair navigation lights lights prior to conducting nightime operations or operating during reduced visibility. - 46 CFR 140.720
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 November 1997
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE NAME PAINTED ON BOW AND STERN.
Documentation
Issued 4 November 1997
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES ON-BOARD.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 4 November 1997
Resolved
VESSEL'S HATCH'S WERE SILICONED SHUT, LIMITING THE AVAILABLE PATHS TO ABANDON VESSEL IN CASE OF FIRE THEREFORE BEING A HAZARDOUS CONDITION AS PER33 CFR 177.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 4 November 1997
Resolved
VESSEL OPERATING WITHOUT OPERABLE MARINE SANITATION DEVICE.
Recorded names · 1
MR. EDDIE (2003). 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
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