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RONNIE MURPH

Towing Vessel · Built 2010s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named RONNIE MURPH

RONNIE MURPH is a 2018 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 26 inspections since 2018, most recently in June 2026, along with 7 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 6 casualty investigations between 2019 and 2024.

Records from 2018 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 1 June 2026.

Built
2018
Last inspected
1 June 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
26
Deficiencies
7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
6 investigations · 2019–2024
Inspected with
1 other vessel

Identity

US Official No.
1289982
IMO number
9836696 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
WDK5028
MISLE id
1533301
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
369371000
Maury page id
psix-1533301

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations14
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded8
Years with a record 8 calendar years (2018–2026)
The 26 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)124.2 ft × 42.0 ft × 22.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 286 / net 201
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)124.2 ft × 42.0 ft × 22.9 ft
ITC tonnagegross 1,026 / net 307
BuilderFINCANTIERI BAY SHIPBUILDING · STURGEON BAY, WI, UNITED STATES · built 2018
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portWILMINGTON, DE
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 21 October 2025 · expires 30 November 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 it1026 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
286 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
307 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
201 - 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

WDK5028MMSI 369371000 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 3 October 2018, expires 3 October 2028
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 · 1

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.

KIRBY 155-03 Tank Barge · MISLE 1412942 · 16 March 2023 · activity 7657630KIRBY 155-03 Tank Barge · MISLE 1412942 · 15 February 2023 · activity 7637234

Inspection history · 26

1 June 2026 Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8385411
10 June 2025 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8156705
27 April 2025 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8120894
31 October 2024 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8027790
30 October 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8026887
18 July 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Miami · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8031973
14 June 2024 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7934869
14 June 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8017321
16 November 2023 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7825793
6 September 2023 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7786110
4 April 2023 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7662900
4 April 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7664581
16 March 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7652240
16 March 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7657630
15 February 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7637234
15 October 2021 Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7331028
3 August 2021 Administrative Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7284700
24 June 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7247400
3 May 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7189457
12 April 2021 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7173704
7 October 2020 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7073046
3 January 2019 Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6604543
3 January 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6607042
10 December 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6595599
30 October 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6571212
9 July 2018 Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · MTSA/ISPS Verification · Excursion Permit · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Sturgeon Bay · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6584161

Deficiency record · 7

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 10 June 2025 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. The vessel reported the port main engine was out of service to do a crack in the EGR cooler. Affect repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO. Provide TPO report of satisfactory repairs to the USCG. email: [email withheld].
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 11 July 2025
Resolved 13 June 2025
Resolution: Recieved TPO report attesting to satisfactory repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 October 2024 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel has a coolant leak on the port main engine. Once anchored, provide TPO report attesting to status of machinery prior to vessel movement. 60ac. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 30 October 2024
Resolved 31 October 2024
Resolution: TPO & Technician reports attached. Engine cooling piping has been repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 14 June 2024 Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel experienced a port main engine failure preventing the throttle from being adjusted. Vessel is to make way to Southwest Anchorage and conduct repair with 3rd party tech to satisfactory of 3rd party oversight and USCG.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 14 July 2024
Resolved 14 June 2024
Resolution: ABS has cleared the repair and the port main engine is back in operational order.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 27 December 2023 Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment must be maintained to ensure proper operation, be suitable for route and service, and have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. MI observed the stbd MDE was inoperable. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)-(3) 17ac
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 30 December 2023
Resolution: Received ABS preliminary report attesting to satisfactory dock test, and sea trial of STBD main engine.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 April 2023 Resolved
Objective evidence attesting to root cause & satisfactory repair(s) IAW company TSMS must be submitted to local [name withheld] authorization of 835 clearance is required prior to being cleared to depart from Ineos.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 18 April 2023
Resolved 6 April 2023
Resolution: Objective evidence was received, engine has been tested and is operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 12 April 2021 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the vessel. Vessel rep reported port engine was only reaching 50% of operating rpm capacity. Make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 12 April 2021
Resolved 13 April 2021
Resolution: Vessel sent over tech report with sensor issue located and repaired.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 October 2020 Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems must: (1) Be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel was unable to start port main engine prior to getting underway. Vessel shall submit technicians report or ABS report upon completion of satisfactory repairs prior to departure. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(1)
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 October 2020
Resolution: Received TPO report from ABS attesting to the satisfactory repair of the port main engine. Cooling water radiator was replaced in kind, and engine tested all sat.

Casualty record · 6

3 January 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6607042
24 June 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7247400
15 February 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 7637234
16 March 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7657630
4 April 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7664581
14 June 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8017321
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.

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.