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GAIL GLASER
GAIL GLASER is a 1976 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 62 inspections since 1995, most recently in April 2026, along with 17 deficiencies and 14 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2026.
Records from 1995 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 14 April 2026.
- Built
- 1976
- Last inspected
- 14 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 17 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 14 investigations · 2005–2026
Identity
575711
WDP2611
143815
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-143815
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded44
Years with a record
26 calendar years (1995–2026)
The 62 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)74.1 ft × 28.1 ft × 9.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 182 / net 124
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderFREDEMAN'S CALCASIEU LOCKS SHIPYARD INC · CARLYSS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portPITTSBURGH, PA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 3 October 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 it182 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
124 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
124 - 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.
One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.
Inspected as a tow unit · 26
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.
TATUM HOUGHTON Towing Vessel · MISLE 194424 · 14 December 2025 · activity 8284171MISS CAROLYN Towing Vessel · MISLE 68071 · 29 June 2012 · activity 4377911LASM-33 Tank Barge · MISLE 51990 · 3 March 2010 · activity 4059770AVOREE NOEL Towing Vessel · MISLE 228849 · 3 March 2010 · activity 4059770EMS 3032 Tank Barge · MISLE 732632 · 3 March 2010 · activity 4059770KIRBY 28101 Tank Barge · MISLE 999484 · 7 July 2009 · activity 3543520KIRBY 29004 Tank Barge · MISLE 52003 · 18 April 2009 · activity 3456579KIRBY 31001 Tank Barge · MISLE 53639 · 18 April 2009 · activity 3456579KIRBY 27711 Tank Barge · MISLE 639515 · 4 April 2009 · activity 3451509KIRBY 27715 Tank Barge · MISLE 639519 · 4 April 2009 · activity 3451509KIRBY 28744B Tank Barge · MISLE 48527 · 25 January 2006 · activity 2573385KIRBY 28744B Tank Barge · MISLE 48527 · 25 October 2005 · activity 2544656KIRBY 30741 Tank Barge · MISLE 52539 · 22 January 2005 · activity 2281551KIRBY 33700B Tank Barge · MISLE 52608 · 22 January 2005 · activity 2281551KIRBY 29703 Tank Barge · MISLE 54358 · 13 November 2002 · activity 1718050KIRBY 10344 Tank Barge · MISLE 48562 · 26 June 2001 · activity 68054KIRBY 13008 B Tank Barge · MISLE 41297 · 14 June 2001 · activity 42896SG 306 Freight Barge · MISLE 188136 · 24 January 2001 · activity 56707KIRBY 10335 Tank Barge · MISLE 53213 · 25 December 2000 · activity 89433KIRBY 10335 Tank Barge · MISLE 53213 · 25 December 2000 · activity 107807KIRBY 30700 Tank Barge · MISLE 48365 · 12 February 1999 · activity 154608KIRBY 28300 Tank Barge · MISLE 48238 · 25 May 1997 · activity 43802KIRBY 24700 Tank Barge · MISLE 46951 · 16 November 1996 · activity 55713KIRBY 27709 Tank Barge · MISLE 48364 · 16 November 1996 · activity 55713BASIN ENDEAVOR Towing Vessel · MISLE 139807 · 16 November 1996 · activity 55713ING 5745 Freight Barge · MISLE 382013 · 16 November 1996 · activity 55713KIRBY 30305 Tank Barge · MISLE 49750 · 24 November 1995 · activity 110973KIRBY 30405 Tank Barge · MISLE 392662 · 24 November 1995 · activity 110973Inspection history · 62
14 April 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8350050
14 December 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8284171
22 March 2024
TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7882729
11 December 2023
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7831385
12 October 2023
In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7807445
15 June 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7507589
22 December 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7376038
6 November 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7152433
6 November 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7167673
13 October 2020
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7178266
21 February 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6986939
24 July 2019
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6821192
25 April 2019
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6670296
16 July 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6481765
14 May 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5135891
16 October 2012
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4465484
6 July 2012
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4370070
29 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4377911
14 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4244471
13 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3944760
25 March 2010
Industry Initiated Exam · Administration
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3702880
12 March 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3694832
3 March 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4059770
30 October 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3627329
7 July 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3543520
18 April 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3456579
4 April 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3451509
25 January 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2573385
25 October 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2544656
22 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2281551
19 October 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2224062
3 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2188912
6 April 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2038532
7 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982502
1 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1975492
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996246
9 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1771045
3 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1767727
13 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1718050
26 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 68054
14 June 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 42896
24 January 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 56707
25 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 89433
25 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 107807
28 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 10530
28 September 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 125253
1 September 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1116318
30 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 766190
29 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 196239
29 August 1999
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1116768
10 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 431606
12 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 154608
4 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 79277
24 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 482001
25 May 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 43802
3 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 765866
27 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 196230
16 November 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 55713
24 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 110973
16 November 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 385085
3 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 73935
3 February 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 374936
Deficiency record · 17
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 6 November 2020
Resolved
Stbd generator lost power then restarted minutes later. Port generator failed to start.
The fuel was suspected to be contaminated (algae or other) which caused the initial shutdown.
Additionally, the port generator's fuel shut off switch had a broken wire, which hampered the generator's ability to start.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew. No indication of monthly inspections noted for port fire extinguisher.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Portable fire extinguishers must be maintained in accordance with NFPA 10. This requires the extinguisher to be installed securely on a hanger intended for the extinguisher. One (1) fire extinguisher located in the FWD port stateroom was not securely mounted in a bracket. Extinguisher must be placed in appropriate size hanger per manufacturer specs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
At least two lifebuoys on a towing vessel greater than 26ft must be fitted with a floating electric light under approval series 161.010 or 160.110. One lifebuoy fitted with a light had the wrong battery type installed . Vessel operator must install the appropriate battery per manufacturers specifications.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with at least two portable, battery-powered lights. One must be located in the pilothouse and the other at the access to the engine room. Portable battery-powered light in the pilothouse was inoperable. Corrected while on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Skiff on vessel should be marked with vessel's name. Place appropriate markings on both sides of skiff.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
The name of the vessel must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the bow and stern of the vessel. Vessel markings were missing due to a vessel name change.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Electrical conductors passing through watertight bulkheads must be installed so that he bulkhead remains watertight. Openings from the forward space to the engine room have not been made watertight. Seal these opening so they are watertight.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Each type I lifejacket must be marked with the name of the vessel, and have attached a light and whistle. Several lifejackets on board were without markings due to the recent vessel name change. Mark as required.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Each pyrotechnic distress signal carried on the vessel must be stowed in either a portable watertight container or a pyrotechnic locker. The distress signals on the bridge were not stored in a container. Vessel is required to store the distress signals properly.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 7 May 2019
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. The light was missing on the alarm panel for the bilge and lubrication oil alarms. Repair so alarms have visual signal.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
The sternlight must be visible from a distance of 2 miles. The sternlight would not illuminate. Ensure visibility is adequately maintained.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access Shore - Ship
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
The owner or managing owner must help mitigate health and safety hazards including, but not limited to slips, trips and falls. The port gangway access ramp on the 2nd deck would not remain in position or would self-deploy occasionally. Address concerns and repair to mitigate safety concerns.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must minimize fire and shock hazards. Found missing electrical cover (ceiling) with exposed wiring in stbd aft berthing. Properly secure wires to minimize shock/spark hazard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must minimize fire and shock hazards. Found exposed electrical wires located under the bridge. Properly secure wires to minimize shock/spark hazard.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 7 May 2019
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Internal emergency lighting aft of the engine room was inoperable. Verify proper operation.
Engineering
Issued 29 August 1999
Resolved
Identify and repair oil leak into starboard shaft alley containment.
Casualty record · 14
22 January 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2281551
25 October 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2544656
4 April 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3451509
18 April 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3456579
7 July 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3543520
30 October 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3627329
3 March 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4059770
13 February 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3944760
29 June 2012Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4377911
16 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6481765
6 November 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7152433
15 June 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7507589
14 December 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 8284171
14 April 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 8350050
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.
Recorded names · 2
MISS HEATHER (2005–2018), ROBERT R MCCUNE (2020–2022). 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.