UNCLE JOE is a 1977 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 1990, most recently in May 2026, along with 5 deficiencies and 1 operational control, 1 with no removal date recorded.
Records from 1990 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 May 2026.
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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.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)53.0 ft × 21.5 ft × 7.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 86 / net 58
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderPHILLIP DITTA · MADISONVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1977
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 17 July 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it86 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 58 - 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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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.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Openings to cargo area, doors, ... scuttles
Issued 4 May 2021Resolved
The master or officer in charge must ensure that all doors designed to be weathertight function properly. The Port & Stbd engineroom and Stbd galley weathertight doors on the main deck superstructure lacked a weathertight seal due to inadequate dog adjustments, thus preventing a weathertight seal. Vessel shall make Port & Stbd engineroom and Stbd galley doors weathertight. 46 CFR 140.610(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2021
Resolved 5 May 2021
Resolution: Received objective evidence photos of Port & Stbd engineroom and Stbd galley weathertight doors properly adjusted to make a weathertight seal.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 4 May 2021Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space. Vessel's emergency lighting for the Stbd 2nd deck berthing space was inoperable. Vessel shall repair/replace emergency lighting in the Stbd 2nd deck berthing space. 46 CFR 143.410(b)
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 May 2021
Resolved 5 May 2021
Resolution: Received objective evidence photo of emergency lighting for the Stbd 2nd deck berthing space installed and operating properly.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 18 March 2020Resolved
Each towing vessel 39.4 feet or more in length must carry onboard and maintain marine charts or maps of the areas to be transited and must be either current editions or currently corrected. Vessel did not have corrected charts or current editions at time of inspection. Vessel shall ensure current or corrected charts are onboard the vessel at all times.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 April 2020
Resolved 31 March 2020
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted email with pictures of current and corrected charts for area of operation.
Lifesaving
Issued 14 September 1994Resolved
DURING INSPECTION OF PFD'S IT WAS NOTED THAT TWO OF THE FOUR ONBOARD WERE NOT COAST GUARD APPROVED AND WITHOUT PROPER RETRO. THE PFD'S WERE OLD WITH NO APPROVAL STAMP, MADE IN BRAZIL. MK1JWR
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 September 1994
Resolved 22 September 1994
Navigation
Issued 14 September 1994Resolved
STBD RUNNING LIGHT HAD DEFFECTIVE LENS COVER WHICH DISPLAYED IMPROPER LIGHTING CHARACTERISTICS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 22 September 1994
Resolved 22 September 1994
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