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HOPE

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named 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 September 2026
Inspections
15
Deficiencies
25 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

US Official No.
577288
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDF5928
MISLE id
145176
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367468790
Maury page id
psix-145176

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations11
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record 8 calendar years (2001–2025)
The 15 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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)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 shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
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
Every line above is a field of the National Vessel Documentation Center's file as served by NOAA Fisheries, dated 10 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDF5928MMSI 367468790 · active · voluntarily equipped · granted 29 August 2020, expires 13 October 2030
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 December 2025
Resolved 3 December 2025
Resolution: PE letter received.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 December 2025
Resolved 3 December 2025
Resolution: Alarm tested sat.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 5 December 2025
Resolved 3 December 2025
Resolution: Renewed/repaired.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 December 2025
Resolved 3 December 2025
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
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 December 2025
Resolved 3 December 2025
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 December 2025
Resolved 3 December 2025
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 December 2025
Resolved 3 December 2025
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 19 December 2025
Resolved 3 December 2025
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 October 2023
Resolved 26 October 2023
Resolution: Repaired to satisfaction of attending MI.
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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 10 January 2023
Resolved 12 January 2023
Resolution: Vessel underwent annual inspection to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 26 January 2023
Resolved 8 February 2023
Resolution: Vessel representative provided evidence of properly functioning navigation lights to the satisfaction of the Marine Inspector.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 January 2023
Resolved 8 February 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided guard over steering pump shafts to the satisfaction of the reviewing Marine Inspector.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 January 2023
Resolved 15 March 2023
Resolution: Lagging installed.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 February 2023
Resolved 15 March 2023
Resolution: Installed and tested. All sat.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 January 2023
Resolved 15 March 2023
Resolution: New gaskets installed.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 February 2023
Resolved 15 March 2023
Resolution: Gauges installed and tested. All sat.
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.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 February 2023
Resolved 15 March 2023
Resolution: Gauges replaced/tested. All sat.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 26 January 2023
Resolved 8 February 2023
Resolution: Vessels representative replaced cover to the satisfaction of the reviewing Marine Inspector.
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.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 December 2021
Resolved 13 January 2022
Resolution: Received tech report
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 27 December 2021
Resolved 14 December 2021
Resolution: UPV safety relief valve tested
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 October 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: Approved water lights installed. All sat.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 October 2020
Resolved 13 October 2020
Resolution: Audible alarm installed in E/R. All sat.
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.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 22 October 2020
Resolved 8 October 2020
Resolution: Vessel removed four person life raft and installed a six person raft approved under 46 CFR 160.151.
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.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 October 2020
Resolved 30 October 2020
Resolution: COI issued. All sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 27 August 2018 Resolved
Vsl is broadcasting: No static draft information.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 27 September 2018
Resolved 4 December 2018
Resolution: Vsl is broadcasting correct 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 Vessel Documentation Center, files it here with its date, and every reader of this page gets it.