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FLETCHER ARMSTRONG
- Built
- 1976
- Last inspected
- 8 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 19 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
8 January 2026
…with no type recorded11
Deficiencies
19 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
18 calendar years (1987–2026)
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
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Identity
575658
WYP9632
143770
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-143770
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)55.5 ft × 24.0 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 116 / net 79
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMISSISSIPPI MARINE TOWBOA · GREENVILLE MS, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNew Orleans, LA
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 1 December 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it116 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
79 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
79 - 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 · 31
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.
GS 1109 Tank Barge · MISLE 998878 · 21 June 2022 · activity 7484289RICKY ROBINSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 141079 · 3 August 2014 · activity 4965309GINNY STONE Towing Vessel · MISLE 129697 · 4 February 2014 · activity 4797724GS 1109 Tank Barge · MISLE 998878 · 4 February 2014 · activity 4797724ART 35933 Freight Barge · MISLE 1214070 · 4 February 2014 · activity 4797724GS 276 Tank Barge · MISLE 41107 · 25 November 2006 · activity 2841200AGS 748 Freight Barge · MISLE 5419 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 221B Freight Barge · MISLE 9334 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 235B Freight Barge · MISLE 9350 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 774 Freight Barge · MISLE 9427 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 775 Freight Barge · MISLE 9428 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 260B Freight Barge · MISLE 22591 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 275B Freight Barge · MISLE 23708 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826CE-62 Tank Barge · MISLE 52057 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826JERRY MEANLEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 71616 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826M/V CITY OF MAYSVILLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 90323 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826JOY WEPFER Towing Vessel · MISLE 113984 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826ANNIE WEPFER Towing Vessel · MISLE 206665 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826KENDALL CHAUVIN Towing Vessel · MISLE 236329 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826BILL WEPFER Towing Vessel · MISLE 331366 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826BUNGE 853B Freight Barge · MISLE 376986 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 829 B Freight Barge · MISLE 457853 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 846 B Freight Barge · MISLE 457874 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 728 Freight Barge · MISLE 492358 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 103 Freight Barge · MISLE 510961 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 115 Freight Barge · MISLE 510979 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 119 Freight Barge · MISLE 510983 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 122 Freight Barge · MISLE 510986 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 134 Freight Barge · MISLE 512538 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 290B Freight Barge · MISLE 512551 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 149 Freight Barge · MISLE 603946 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826AGS 159 Freight Barge · MISLE 603957 · 3 October 2005 · activity 2507826Inspection history · 27
8 January 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8290902
29 October 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8129020
28 October 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8025692
24 July 2024
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7965820
27 September 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7799258
25 September 2023
Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7798376
5 October 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7572136
21 June 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7484289
4 November 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7345472
23 November 2020
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7101251
4 September 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6803666
3 August 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4965309
4 February 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4797724
12 October 2010
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3868200
7 January 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3390451
19 June 2007
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2970232
25 November 2006
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2829764
25 November 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2841200
23 January 2006
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2571542
3 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2507826
6 October 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2215636
6 October 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2386008
9 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team Houston (91104) · Activity 1776691
20 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 430961
21 October 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 409320
15 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 408711
27 August 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 318553
Deficiency record · 19
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Vessel had the following breaches of watertight bulkhead/decks.
- Open penetration at upper port side of aft engine room bulkhead
- Open penetration at upper starboard side of aft engine room bulkhead
- open penetration at port side of main deck near the port flanking rudder
- open penetration at starboard side main deck near the port push knee.
Make effective repairs within 7 days.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 28 October 2024
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. Vessel experienced a control air failure which inhibited use of throttle control for the vessel. Vessel shall make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 October 2024
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.
Marine inspector observed the starboard main engine gear oil line chaffed through the outer shell and through the internal wiring. Replace the oil line.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 18 October 2024
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.
Main engine air intakes missing closure devices. Provide closure devices for main engine air intakes.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 October 2024
Resolved
Electrical equipment and electrical cables must be suitably protected from wet and corrosive environments.
Electrical wiring on the stern navigation/towing lights is exposed. Provide protective covering. Rectify deficiency within 7 days.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable.
Excess oil accumulation in the engine room bilge.
Remove excess oil accumulation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 3 October 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 or generator prime mover.
Port fuel tank emergency shut-off valve inoperable.
Repair emergency shut-off valve to allow ease of operation.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 3 October 2023
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 visual distress signals onboard.
Acquire and properly stow new visual distress signals.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
All fire hoses must be inspected for excessive wear, and subjected to a test pressure equivalent to the maximum service pressure. All fire hoses which are defective and incapable of repair must be destroyed.
Fire hose on the second deck, aft fire station is torn, leaking water.
Renew fire hose, in kind.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel.
Port rudder post linkage shim/spacer has fallen off assembly. Stop bracket is broken. Re-install shim/spacer and re-weld stop bracket.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
The vessel owner or operator must ensure that they maintain one English language copy of the VRP and a copy of the Coast Guard approval letter, onboard the vessel. In lieu of paper format, the vessel owner or operator may keep an electronic copy of the VRP and approval letter onboard the vessel.
Vessel Response Plan (VRP) approval letter not onboard.
Provide objective evidence of a VRP approval.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 25 September 2023
Resolved
The port-side main steering pin came loose and dropped to the deck during normal operations, causing a loss of steering for the vessel. Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for the safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board during normal and emergency conditions. Prior to the continuation of operations, affect permanent repairs to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Monitoring of voyage or passage plan
Issued 5 October 2022
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. No evidence of navigation assessments could be provided. Complete navigational assessments in accordance with 46 CFR 140.635.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 5 October 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts and maps for the intended voyage and towing vessels operating on the Western Rivers must have maps of appropriate scale issued by the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE)or a river authority. Vessel did not have up-to-date charts and maps issued by the (ACOE) or a river authority. Provide the person in charge of the navigation watch with the required up-to-date charts and maps with appropriate scale issued by the (ACOE) or a river authority for the vessel's intended voyages.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 5 October 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date nautical publications for the intended voyage to include "U.S. Coast Pilot" or similar publication, Coast Guard light list, and towing vessels that operate on the Western Rivers must have river stage(s) or Water Survace Elevations as appropriate to the trip or route, as Published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or a river authority, must be available to the person in charge of the navigation watch. Provide the person in charge of the navigation watch with the required up-to-date nautical publications in accordance with 46 CFR 140.705(b)(1).
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm
Issued 5 October 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be provided with a low hydraulic steering fluid level alarm. Vessel did not have required alarm. Install alarm that meets requirment of 46 CFR 143.230.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 5 October 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform applicable test in Table 143.245(b). Table 143.245(b)requires alarm setpoints to be tested twice in 5 years with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Vessel was unable to test require propulsion or generator engine alarms. Conduct alarm tests in the presence of a USCG Marine Inspector.
Fire Fighting › Fire Pumps › Power Source
Issued 7 January 2009
Resolved
Fire pump was not working.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 7 January 2009
Resolved
Certificate of documenation had expired.
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