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AMHERST

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

AMHERST is a 1976 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 52 inspections since 1985, most recently in May 2025, along with 1 deficiency and 16 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2025.

Records from 1985 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 19 May 2025.

Built
1976
Last inspected
19 May 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
52
Deficiencies
1 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
16 investigations · 2005–2025
Inspected with
26 other vessels
Also recorded as
2 other names

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 19 May 2025
Recorded inspections52
…physical examinations4
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded44
Deficiencies 1 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 24 calendar years (1985–2025)
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.
575823
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDL5562
MISLE id
143908
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-143908

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)128.0 ft × 42.0 ft × 9.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 483 / net 328
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDRAVO CORPORATION · NEVILLE ISLAND, PA, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCHARLESTON, WV
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 12 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it483 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
328 - 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.
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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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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.

AXL 240 Tank Barge · MISLE 41530 · 22 July 2022 · activity 7566441CHEM 801 Tank Barge · MISLE 885909 · 30 October 2018 · activity 6575704BOI 1241 Freight Barge · MISLE 1219466 · 30 October 2018 · activity 6575704AEP 3257 Freight Ship · MISLE 7480 · 17 July 2018 · activity 6505563ACL 9212 Freight Barge · MISLE 378499 · 29 June 2018 · activity 6459841AEP 200 Freight Barge · MISLE 846215 · 26 March 2012 · activity 4285108DANA ALBRIGHT Towing Vessel · MISLE 127548 · 15 February 2012 · activity 4251919AEP 8811 Freight Barge · MISLE 313056 · 15 February 2012 · activity 4251919ABC 9017 Freight Barge · MISLE 339400 · 15 February 2012 · activity 4251919ACL 9211 Freight Barge · MISLE 378498 · 15 February 2012 · activity 4251919CHRISTOPHER MYSKOWSKI Towing Vessel · MISLE 178838 · 24 October 2011 · activity 4177128MEM 240 Freight Barge · MISLE 398966 · 24 October 2011 · activity 4177128M/V RED LIGHTNING Towing Vessel · MISLE 480934 · 24 October 2011 · activity 4177128AEP 129 Freight Barge · MISLE 794778 · 24 October 2011 · activity 4177128AEP 315 Freight Barge · MISLE 894000 · 24 October 2011 · activity 4177128AEP MARINER Towing Vessel · MISLE 930436 · 22 May 2011 · activity 4031931AEP 248 Freight Barge · MISLE 886937 · 14 February 2008 · activity 3148272SARAH ANNE JUDD Towing Vessel · MISLE 145696 · 13 May 2007 · activity 2939366COASTAL LEGEND Towing Vessel · MISLE 68840 · 12 July 2005 · activity 2724381AEP 8822 Freight Barge · MISLE 313070 · 12 July 2005 · activity 2724381ING 1760 Freight Barge · MISLE 387750 · 12 July 2005 · activity 2724381HMT 303 Freight Barge · MISLE 415224 · 12 July 2005 · activity 2724381VL 7519 Freight Barge · MISLE 137754 · 22 November 2003 · activity 2179870MEM 2014 Freight Barge · MISLE 477369 · 22 November 2003 · activity 2179870AEP 124 Freight Barge · MISLE 146871 · 30 March 1997 · activity 159904AEP 132 Freight Barge · MISLE 146879 · 12 July 1996 · activity 16128

Inspection history · 52

19 May 2025 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8139513
19 May 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8149995
22 July 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7566441
10 January 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7378109
16 December 2021 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7369368
21 September 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7303234
30 October 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6575704
17 July 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6505563
29 June 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6459841
6 December 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5052774
1 April 2014 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4827308
18 February 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4539530
26 March 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4285108
15 February 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4251919
24 October 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4177128
22 May 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4031931
1 February 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3954781
1 February 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3956338
11 March 2010 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3693814
20 July 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3544521
23 January 2009 Administration
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3399153
14 February 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3148272
6 February 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3155362
19 October 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3093339
13 May 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2939366
16 February 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2876710
10 July 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2735292
27 October 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2523524
12 July 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2724381
22 November 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2179870
4 November 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1964961
7 July 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1838078
18 May 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 278098
10 May 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 138945
10 May 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 147610
4 May 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 89931
8 April 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 38255
1 June 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 429208
1 June 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 429210
29 June 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 128380
1 August 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 406735
30 March 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 159904
9 March 1997 Administrative
Administrative · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1098257
6 January 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163896
18 October 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 752840
10 October 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 203146
12 July 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 16128
20 October 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 110188
28 November 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 97925
2 October 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Cincinnati · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 19540
23 April 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 315713
30 April 1985 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 985936

Deficiency record · 1

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 19 May 2025 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 following alarms must be provided: Low fuel level, if fitted with a day tank. Provide proof of proper opperation of low level alarm and why it did not sound when fuel tank ran dry to the satisfcation of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 19 May 2025
Resolved 27 May 2025
Resolution: Received objective evidence.

Casualty record · 16

12 July 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2724381
10 July 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2735292
13 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2939366
19 October 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3093339
6 February 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3155362
14 February 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3148272
22 May 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4031931
24 October 2011Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4177128
15 February 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4251919
26 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4285108
18 February 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4539530
29 June 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6459841
17 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6505563
30 October 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6575704
22 July 2022Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7566441
19 May 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8149995
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

ROBERT M. KOPPER (2005), CAPT. BILL STEWART (2006–2018). 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.