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HOPE
HOPE is a 1976 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 2001, most recently in October 2025, along with 25 deficiencies.
Records from 2001 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 6 October 2025.
- Built
- 1976
- Last inspected
- 6 October 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
577288
WDF5928
145176
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-145176
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.
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
8 calendar years (2001–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by
the kind of activity 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.
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)69.9 ft × 24.0 ft × 11.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 99 / net 67
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLEBLANC WELDING & CONST. · PATTERSON, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1976
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portMIDDLETOWN, RI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 25 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it99 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
67 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
67 - 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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Inspection history · 15
6 October 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8247577
14 March 2025
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8093878
18 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8016695
3 October 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7801834
10 July 2023
Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7742625
10 January 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7618378
13 December 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7369103
17 July 2020
Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Initial Certification · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7007873
27 August 2018
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Navigation Center · Activity 6524229
6 July 2018
Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6473398
26 April 2012
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4296067
17 February 2012
Administration
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4246380
22 February 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 98680
22 February 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 198609
22 February 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 755524
Deficiency record · 25
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 October 2025
Resolved
New installations that are not replacements in kind must comply with the requirements of subpart C of this part. Verification of compliance with the machinery and electrical design standards in this subpart is obtained by following the provisions in 46 CFR 144.135 through 144.145. Provide a verification of compliance with design standards for the installed Pilothouse Alerter System. Until the system has received approval, the system cannot be activated and must remain locked out/tagged out.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 6 October 2025
Resolved
Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. The summary alarm located in the pilot house was not operational for the port Main Engine high cooling water temperature.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 6 October 2025
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must ensure that the vessel's fire suppression equipment is in good working order. Repair the identified leak at the bottom elbow of the fire main suction piping, the leak from the wye valve at the fire hose station, and renew the flex hose and nipple on the suction piping.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 6 October 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts for the intended voyage. Provide updated chart.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 6 October 2025
Resolved
Each vessel must carry a certificate with a valid endorsement while subject to the Bridge-to-Bridge Act. Provide a valid FCC bridge-to-bridge certificate.
47 CFR 80.1005
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 October 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Install a flame arrester with metallic plug/valve on each of the 6 installed RACOR filters.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 6 October 2025
Resolved
Electrical conductors passing though watertight bulkheads must be installed so that the bulkhead remains watertight. Properly seal the open electrical penetration in the fwd ER bulkhead, port side.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 6 October 2025
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Provide a weathertight seal for the pilothouse door on the port side.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of a towing vessel must ensure that the fire suppression equipment is in good working order. A leak was identified at the fire pump.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel is past due on annual inspection.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes and sound signals in accordance with the International regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea or 33 CFR Part 84 as appropriate for its area of operation. Vessels port navigation light and anchor light are burnt out. Repair lights prior to vessel operation in restricted visibility.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Vessels steering gear hydraulic pump shafts are missing protective grates.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Port and STBD generators exhaust pipes missing lagging between the generator and overhead exhaust pipe.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
On vessels with more than one operating station, only one of them must be fitted with a fire detection control panel. Any other operating station must be outfitted with either a fire detection control panel or a remote indicator panel. Vessel does not have a fire detection control panel or remote indicator panel at lower operating station.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deck house or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. These devices must be suitable for the expected route. Vessel's door gaskets on its main and 01 decks found cracked and gapped. Renew gasket material.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Maine engine RPM, Auxiliary generator engine RPM. Vessel is not outfitted with local RPM gauges for either the main engines or generators.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Main and Auxiliary generator engine cooling water temperature. Port generator local jacket water temperature gauge is inoperable. Main engine local water temperature gauges do not match engine temperature indicated at operating station.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. On vessel's 01 Deck STBD side noted an electrical outlet cover fractured and held in place with zip ties. Effect repairs to the outlet.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 13 December 2021
Resolved
Unable to test heat detectors. Test to satisfaction of CG marine inspector.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 December 2021
Resolved
Unable to conduct test for safety relief valve on pressure vessel. Conduct test to satisfaction of CG marine inspector.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
At least two life buoys on a towing vessel must be fitted with a floating water light approved under 46 CFR 160.010 or 46 CFR 160.110. Two water lights not approved under 46 CFR 160.010 or 46 CFR 160.110.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with general alarm. Vessel fitted with alarm and flashing red light in E/R. Audible alarm not fitted in E/R.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 8 October 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry the survival craft specified in Table 141.305 of this section. LBS route more than 3 miles from shore. ILR with SOLAS B Pack approved under 46 CFR 160.151. Vessel's current ILR is approved under 46 CFR 160.051.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 27 July 2020
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 vessels 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.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 27 August 2018
Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: No static draft information.
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
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