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MIKE BECHTOLD

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named MIKE BECHTOLD · KIRBY INLAND MARINE, LP operator of record, 2023

MIKE BECHTOLD is a 1977 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 49 inspections since 1993, most recently in August 2025, along with 4 deficiencies and 19 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2023.

Records from 1993 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 4 August 2025.

Built
1977
Last inspected
4 August 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
49
Deficiencies
4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
19 investigations · 2002–2023
Inspected with
35 other vessels
Also recorded as
2 other names

Identity

US Official No.
586008
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDK8332
MISLE id
152717
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368093120
Maury page id
psix-152717

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations9
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded36
Years with a record 24 calendar years (1993–2025)
The 49 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)87.1 ft × 26.2 ft × 8.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 203 / net 102
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSUPERIOR BOAT WORKS INC · GREENVILLE, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1977
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPADUCAH, KY
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 17 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
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 it203 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
102 - 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

WDK8332MMSI 368093120 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 17 May 2019, expires 17 May 2029
WDC2672MMSI 366996250 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 November 2014, cancelled 3 May 2019 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WTX8449MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 June 1996, cancelled 26 August 2006
WAE6951MMSI not assigned · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 27 June 1994, cancelled 23 October 2004
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.

Inspected as a tow unit · 35

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.

MBL 410 Freight Barge · MISLE 374049 · 26 December 2023 · activity 7854167ELLIS PORCHE Towing Vessel · MISLE 739453 · 26 December 2023 · activity 7854167HTCO 3060 Tank Barge · MISLE 874301 · 26 December 2023 · activity 7854167RM 3361 Freight Barge · MISLE 1273308 · 6 June 2020 · activity 6972003PML 955 Freight Barge · MISLE 1193715 · 19 July 2019 · activity 6755461KIRBY 29024 Tank Barge · MISLE 1170729 · 7 September 2018 · activity 6548235KIRBY 29099 Tank Barge · MISLE 1227434 · 7 September 2018 · activity 6548235JOHN D NUGENT Towing Vessel · MISLE 132443 · 25 March 2018 · activity 6380758KIRBY 28046 Tank Barge · MISLE 818509 · 25 March 2018 · activity 6380758CARNIVAL DREAM Passenger (Inspected) · MISLE 874808 · 25 March 2018 · activity 6380758KIRBY 30087 Tank Barge · MISLE 974134 · 25 March 2018 · activity 6380758GRAYSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 1319098 · 25 March 2018 · activity 6380758MALCOLM S WHITE Towing Vessel · MISLE 191857 · 28 February 2015 · activity 5079039KIRBY 28307 Tank Barge · MISLE 359583 · 28 February 2015 · activity 5079039KIRBY 30412 Tank Barge · MISLE 400023 · 28 February 2015 · activity 5079039CAMILLE B BARRETT Towing Vessel · MISLE 113773 · 1 September 2014 · activity 4971914QUEEN CITY Towing Vessel · MISLE 132168 · 1 September 2014 · activity 4971914SYDNEY T Towing Vessel · MISLE 188901 · 1 September 2014 · activity 4971914KIRBY 27755 Tank Barge · MISLE 936557 · 18 January 2012 · activity 4233002MERRICK JONES Towing Vessel · MISLE 136250 · 27 July 2010 · activity 3807195JOSEPH MERRICK JONES Towing Vessel · MISLE 198941 · 27 July 2010 · activity 3807195STC 3034T Tank Barge · MISLE 430591 · 27 July 2010 · activity 3807195HENRY J SOUDELIER III Towing Vessel · MISLE 872285 · 27 July 2010 · activity 3807195KIRBY 30313 Tank Barge · MISLE 1051577 · 27 July 2010 · activity 3807195KIRBY 30015T Tank Barge · MISLE 445336 · 30 December 2009 · activity 3658826KIRBY 28064 Tank Barge · MISLE 696902 · 30 December 2009 · activity 3658826STC 3034T Tank Barge · MISLE 430591 · 18 July 2008 · activity 3278194RIVER ADDYSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 73893 · 6 July 2008 · activity 3262859KIRBY 21904 Tank Barge · MISLE 52498 · 17 May 2006 · activity 2653421STC 2803 Tank Barge · MISLE 430589 · 7 February 2006 · activity 2591259LASM-15 Tank Barge · MISLE 431514 · 7 February 2006 · activity 2591259CAPT. TIMMY Towing Vessel · MISLE 191202 · 11 November 2005 · activity 2550105SAMANTHA DALE Towing Vessel · MISLE 142670 · 16 November 2004 · activity 2248168KIRBY 30015T Tank Barge · MISLE 445336 · 16 November 2004 · activity 2248168KIRBY 10003 Tank Barge · MISLE 46448 · 8 June 2002 · activity 1630967KIRBY 28303 Tank Barge · MISLE 359579 · 26 July 1996 · activity 33976KIRBY 28303 Tank Barge · MISLE 359579 · 26 July 1996 · activity 52354KIRBY 28311 Tank Barge · MISLE 365055 · 22 August 1995 · activity 75918

Inspection history · 49

4 August 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8201710
24 July 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8193791
19 March 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7881504
26 December 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lafayette · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7854167
24 June 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7488697
6 June 2020 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6969626
6 June 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6972003
1 August 2019 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6769530
31 July 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6776056
19 July 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6755461
7 September 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6548235
10 August 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6526311
25 March 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6380758
7 January 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6334260
26 October 2016 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6029827
7 April 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5098275
28 February 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5079039
1 September 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4971914
18 April 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4838996
22 November 2013 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4757596
9 April 2013 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4565610
3 April 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4562732
13 April 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4286068
22 February 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4253281
18 January 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4233002
27 July 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3807195
27 July 2010 Spot Check (Safety) · Administration
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3812848
19 April 2010 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3719789
30 December 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3658826
18 July 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3278194
6 July 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3262859
17 May 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2653421
7 February 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2591259
11 November 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2550105
10 June 2005 Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2386780
20 December 2004 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2262986
16 November 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2248168
24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1990836
8 June 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1630967
30 June 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 70500
30 June 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 197576
30 June 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 758712
26 July 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 33976
26 July 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 52354
28 February 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 388414
1 November 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 456036
22 August 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 75918
22 August 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 381990
31 October 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 184158

Deficiency record · 4

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 June 2020 Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the flammable storage locker. Install 40-B extinguisher near the flammable storage locker.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 June 2020
Resolved 6 June 2020
Resolution: New extinguisher installed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 June 2020 Resolved
Each lifebuoy with a floating electric light must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet but not more than 6 feet secured around the body of the buoy. Starboard lifebuoy light was inoperable and both port and starboard ring buoys did not have adequate line.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 June 2020
Resolved 6 June 2020
Resolution: New lanyards installed and light operating sat.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 6 June 2020 Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. Vessel could not produce a completed navigation assessment for the voyage on 06 June 2020. Provide completed navigation assessment prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 6 June 2020
Resolved 6 June 2020
Resolution: Nav. assessment completed.
Fire Fighting › Semiportable Chemical-Foam Fire Extinguishers › Condition
Issued 10 June 2005 Resolved
BV semi portable wasremoved from the vessel for servicing. Prior to 10SEP05, provide receipt that required fire extinguishers have been provided to vessel
Due 10 September 2005
Resolved 13 April 2010
Resolution: Had properly approved and inspected B-V in accordance with 46CFR 27.303.

Casualty record · 19

8 June 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1630967
16 November 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2248168
11 November 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at BAYOU DULARGE BRIDGE · activity 2550105
7 February 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2591259
17 May 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 2653421
6 July 2008Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 3262859
18 July 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3278194
30 December 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3658826
18 January 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at AGS NORTHFOLK RAIL ROAD BRIDGE · activity 4233002
22 February 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4253281
13 April 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4286068
3 April 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4562732
7 January 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6334260
25 March 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 6380758
10 August 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6526311
7 September 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6548235
31 July 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6776056
6 June 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at I-10 - BATON ROUGE, LA · activity 6972003
26 December 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7854167
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 2

DIXIE EXPRESS (2002–2018), CHIP LANDRY (2019–2020). 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.