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FUEL MAN II
FUEL MAN II is a 2016 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 12 inspections since 2018, most recently in January 2026, along with 17 deficiencies.
Records from 2018 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 19 January 2026.
- Built
- 2016
- Last inspected
- 19 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
1273838
WDL9260
1424574
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-1424574
Inspections, by type
The 12 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 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)25.9 ft × 18.0 ft × 6.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 18 / net 14
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderFAIRHAVEN SHIPYARD COMPANIES INC · FAIRHAVEN, MA, UNITED STATES · built 2016
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNEW BEDFORD, MA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 10 January 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 it18 - Simplified, Gross Ton
14 - Simplified, Net Ton
14 - 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
Inspection history · 12
19 January 2026
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8298249
16 January 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8297412
28 January 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit New Bedford · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8074690
15 March 2024
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7872367
20 February 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7851598
31 January 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7619058
27 January 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7374841
16 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7257975
27 May 2021
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7208342
26 February 2021
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7146438
29 July 2019
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6766444
6 April 2018
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6389750
Deficiency record · 17
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 16 January 2026
Resolved
A Certificate of Inspection is valid for 5 years. Certificate of inspection expired 13Jan2026. COI is invalid. Complete COI inspection prior to movement of the vessel.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 20 February 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section; or a portable pump, and hoses and nozzles, in accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section. Vessel portable fire pump is not self priming, replace pump to meet regulation capacity and self priming. By 06MAR24
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 February 2024
Resolved
Each Towing vessel shall be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Backup barge cargo pump hydraulic tank in tug machinery space has a plastic sight tube with normal ball valve that could be left open replace with normally closed spring valve. By 06MAR24.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 20 February 2024
Resolved
Each Towing vessel must be equipped with Nav Lights. Starboard running light not operational. Replaced in kind same date.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 27 January 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Provide chart of geographic location of vessel operation.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 27 January 2022
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Provide guard to protect crew from coming into contact with exposed starboard main engine shaft.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 27 May 2021
Resolved
The owner/operator of the towing vessel must make a request for an amended COI to the OCMI any time there is a change in ownership. Vessel sold to new owner. Obtain updated documents reflecting new ownership. This includes COD, VSP, Instructions, and COI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 November 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Fuel tank sight glass made of plastic. Install self closing valve on sight glass by 11Dec20.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 July 2020
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crew members on inspected vessels. No proof of enrollment of 01 crew member.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal
Issued 24 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. Provide proof of operational alarms at operating station for engines and generator.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 July 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry lifebuoys as follows: Each floating electric water light must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length, but not more than 6 feet, securing the water light around the body of the lifebuoy. Light not fitted with proper line and corrosion-resistant clip.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least one fire axe. No axe on board.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal
Issued 24 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. No high bilge level alarm at operating station.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 July 2020
Resolved
Each watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 1 inch high: “WATERTIGHT HATCH—KEEP CLOSED”. Mark.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 24 July 2020
Resolved
Stowage positions for lifejackets stowed in containers must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the minimum quantity. No markings for stowage location.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 July 2020
Resolved
Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Exhaust pipes not insulated or guarded.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 24 July 2020
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 of §141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates. No distress signals on board.
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.