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BROWN WATER VIII

BROWN WATER VIII is a 1977 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 49 inspections since 1992, most recently in February 2026, along with 10 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 6 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2026.

Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 4 February 2026.

Built
1977
Last inspected
4 February 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WDC3417
151047
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-151047

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 recorded36
Years with a record 21 calendar years (1992–2026)
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)60.3 ft × 22.0 ft × 8.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 71 / net 56
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMURRAY C VERRET · PLAQUEMINE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1977
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portROCKPORT, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 12 December 2025 · expires 31 January 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 it71 - Simplified, Gross Ton
56 - Simplified, 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 25

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.

ACL 00509 Freight Barge · MISLE 10712 · 13 November 2016 · activity 6041017RM-IM3 Freight Barge · MISLE 1388879 · 11 May 2016 · activity 6074342MG T 3 Freight Barge · MISLE 421406 · 27 February 2014 · activity 4807053ART35681 Freight Barge · MISLE 500408 · 27 February 2014 · activity 4807053ACL 9973B Freight Barge · MISLE 508943 · 27 February 2014 · activity 4807053IN075172 Freight Barge · MISLE 869953 · 27 February 2014 · activity 4807053WTT 829 Freight Barge · MISLE 193728 · 12 December 2008 · activity 3379118NBI9711B Freight Barge · MISLE 451997 · 12 December 2008 · activity 3379118ACL 06633 Freight Barge · MISLE 807237 · 12 December 2008 · activity 3379118ACL 00513 Freight Barge · MISLE 10716 · 13 November 2008 · activity 3363196ACL 99008 Freight Barge · MISLE 487089 · 13 November 2008 · activity 3363196ACL 01709 Freight Barge · MISLE 40262 · 14 September 2007 · activity 3057687TTI 150 Tank Barge · MISLE 48286 · 14 September 2007 · activity 3057687AEP 3134 Freight Barge · MISLE 683955 · 14 September 2007 · activity 3057687ACL 01709 Freight Barge · MISLE 40262 · 10 September 2007 · activity 3055243TTI 150 Tank Barge · MISLE 48286 · 10 September 2007 · activity 3055243AEP 3134 Freight Barge · MISLE 683955 · 10 September 2007 · activity 3055243BFG 3003 Tank Barge · MISLE 45051 · 7 March 1998 · activity 33320LOUISIANA MOON Towing Vessel · MISLE 200694 · 7 March 1998 · activity 33320SCF 602 Tank Barge · MISLE 342868 · 7 March 1998 · activity 33320T-4 Freight Barge · MISLE 467503 · 6 November 1997 · activity 185364DSLL 540883 Freight Barge · MISLE 115476 · 17 February 1997 · activity 114947ACBL 1858 Freight Barge · MISLE 171011 · 1 April 1996 · activity 103330GII 110 Freight Barge · MISLE 146760 · 5 April 1995 · activity 42379MEM 240 Freight Barge · MISLE 398966 · 30 September 1994 · activity 77911F 14035 Freight Barge · MISLE 126283 · 13 June 1994 · activity 60575MMI-307 Tank Barge · MISLE 46249 · 6 May 1994 · activity 118130VL 8144 Freight Barge · MISLE 211814 · 9 May 1992 · activity 111821

Inspection history · 49

4 February 2026 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8306483
4 February 2026 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8306634
26 February 2024 COI Inspection · Re-Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7870311
4 August 2023 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7760263
2 December 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7604070
7 April 2022 Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7426494
7 October 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7328917
27 May 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7207975
31 March 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7166286
27 August 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6796563
28 June 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6729032
26 February 2019 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6636194
13 November 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6041017
11 May 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6074342
27 February 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4807053
17 April 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4289832
12 December 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3379118
13 November 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3363196
21 September 2007 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3063226
14 September 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3057687
10 September 2007 Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3054729
10 September 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3055243
13 June 2005 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2389100
19 April 2005 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2337493
22 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1970627
12 October 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 58849
6 January 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 727031
11 December 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 33093
11 December 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 184087
26 January 1999 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 788408
7 March 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 33320
6 November 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 185364
21 September 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 231798
2 April 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 402193
26 March 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 14585
26 February 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 401027
17 February 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 114947
14 January 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188897
10 January 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 169386
1 April 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 103330
1 November 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 115816
5 April 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 42379
30 September 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 77911
29 June 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 661676
13 June 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 60575
13 June 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 367776
6 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 118130
9 May 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 111821
9 January 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 26551

Deficiency record · 10

Unknown
Issued 2 April 1997 Resolved
Discrepancy corrected. Test are now being conducted.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 April 1997
Resolved 2 April 1997
Unknown
Issued 2 April 1997 Resolved
Required test not logged
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 April 1997
Resolved 2 April 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 2 April 1997 Resolved
No retro material on PFD's.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 April 1997
Resolved 2 April 1997
Navigation
Issued 2 April 1997 Resolved
Required pubs not on board.
Condition: Unknown
Due 2 April 1997
Resolved 2 April 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 26 February 1997 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 January 1999
Resolved 26 January 1999
Unknown
Issued 26 February 1997 Resolved
TESTS OF SYSTEMS COVERED IN IDENT. 1 WERE NOT LOGGED AS REQUIRED BY 33 C.F.R. 156.78(b).
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 January 1999
Resolved 26 January 1999
Navigation
Issued 26 February 1997 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE REQUIRED PUBLICATIONS ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33 C.F.R.164.72(a)(3).
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 January 1999
Resolved 26 January 1999
Unknown
Issued 26 February 1997 Resolved
VESSEL HAD NOT MADE ANY OF THE SYSTEM TEST REQUIRED BY 33 C.F.R. 164.80.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 January 1999
Resolved 26 January 1999
Unknown
Issued 13 June 1994 Resolved
No Garbage Placard on board vessel.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 January 1999
Resolved 26 January 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 13 June 1994 Resolved
Oil in storage space bilges due to leaking hydraulic system.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 January 1999
Resolved 26 January 1999

Casualty record · 6

10 September 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3055243
13 November 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3363196
12 December 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3379118
11 May 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6074342
13 November 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6041017
4 February 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8306634
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.

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.