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CAJUN
CAJUN is a 1977 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 34 inspections since 1992, most recently in January 2026, along with 18 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 1993 and 2026.
Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 14 January 2026.
- Built
- 1977
- Last inspected
- 14 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 18 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 1993–2026
Identity
589263
WDE8132
155567
Flag
UNITED STATES
367401960
Maury page id
psix-155567
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded21
Years with a record
20 calendar years (1992–2026)
The 34 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)70.0 ft × 23.0 ft × 9.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 100 / net 80
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMAIN IRON WORKS INC · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1977
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portNORFOLK, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 27 February 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it100 - Simplified, Gross Ton
80 - Simplified, Net Ton
80 - Simplified, 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
WDE8132MMSI 367401960 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 February 2019, expires 31 March 2029
WCZ8045MMSI 366781520 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 9 May 2000, cancelled 10 July 2010 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WCZ2429MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 6 May 1999, cancelled 11 July 2009 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WYB6253MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 22 April 1998, cancelled 28 June 2008 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 28
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.
DARING Towing Vessel · MISLE 1135774 · 14 January 2026 · activity 8303151POPS Towing Vessel · MISLE 78681 · 20 November 2013 · activity 4757720ITS 100 Towing Vessel · MISLE 30300 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252DELTA RULER Towing Vessel · MISLE 93699 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252DELTA BUCK Towing Vessel · MISLE 106705 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252CHARLES A Towing Vessel · MISLE 173164 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252CMT PIKE Towing Vessel · MISLE 179034 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252GLEN MILLER Towing Vessel · MISLE 186951 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252SARA Towing Vessel · MISLE 201432 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252MISS LIZZY Towing Vessel · MISLE 203208 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252MR. GOLDIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 212534 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252FRANCES LEE Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 285831 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252ISLAND GIRL Towing Vessel · MISLE 454820 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252LANEY CHOUEST Offshore Supply Vessel · MISLE 590141 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252NORTH AMERICAN SHIPBUILDING DRY DOCK #1 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 640511 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252GALLIANO MARINE SERVICES DRYDOCK 7200 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 640513 · 7 February 2003 · activity 1747252AMERICAN Industrial Vessel · MISLE 44666 · 10 February 1997 · activity 2787GECO MANTA Research Vessel · MISLE 48814 · 10 February 1997 · activity 2787GP 35 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 49717 · 26 March 1996 · activity 54338WAHOO Offshore Supply Vessel · MISLE 360030 · 26 March 1996 · activity 54338DELTA CLIPPER Towing Vessel · MISLE 244602 · 12 July 1995 · activity 39316OU 791 Freight Barge · MISLE 346841 · 12 July 1995 · activity 39316AKPEVWEOGHENE Industrial Vessel · MISLE 46244 · 6 January 1995 · activity 67322DELTA FREEDOM Towing Vessel · MISLE 203701 · 6 January 1995 · activity 67322CATHERINE C MILLER Towing Vessel · MISLE 204293 · 6 January 1995 · activity 67322DELTA CLIPPER Towing Vessel · MISLE 244602 · 6 January 1995 · activity 67322AKPEVWEOGHENE Industrial Vessel · MISLE 46244 · 6 January 1995 · activity 84349DELTA FREEDOM Towing Vessel · MISLE 203701 · 6 January 1995 · activity 84349CATHERINE C MILLER Towing Vessel · MISLE 204293 · 6 January 1995 · activity 84349DELTA CLIPPER Towing Vessel · MISLE 244602 · 6 January 1995 · activity 84349TBC1 Freight Barge · MISLE 53701 · 18 May 1993 · activity 48068MARS1 Towing Vessel · MISLE 178002 · 18 May 1993 · activity 48068CB-7 Freight Barge · MISLE 382260 · 18 May 1993 · activity 48068Inspection history · 34
14 January 2026
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8303151
13 November 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8268177
25 September 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8009055
7 September 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7786711
22 June 2022
COI Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7476078
14 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6511500
26 June 2017
Administration · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6187451
3 January 2017
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Coram · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6063948
26 July 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4943895
20 November 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4757720
21 June 2013
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4626806
9 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3851587
12 January 2010
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA/ISPS Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3667577
14 May 2009
DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG East District (dp) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3481818
21 August 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2755322
10 January 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2272059
16 December 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1966979
1 December 2003
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1968474
7 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1747252
10 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2787
11 June 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 98472
10 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 644750
26 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 54338
12 July 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 39316
28 June 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 34125
6 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 67322
6 January 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 84349
23 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 644751
12 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 11263
8 February 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 644752
29 December 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 129566
18 May 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 48068
15 December 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 170104
3 May 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 51602
Deficiency record · 18
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Vessel has existing piping through bulkheads and fuel tank without isolation or measure in place to stop progressive flooding. Vessel is install end caps on the engine room side of piping.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Batteries for lights on ring buoys were found expired. Vessel shall install new batteries IAW 46 CFR 199.190.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 30 September 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. Fuel hose was found with a temporary repair on the port generator. Fuel hose should be replaced with approved fuel hose.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 30 September 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’s starboard side shaft’s packing gland was found leaking. Vessel crew is to correct seal to ensure no water intrusion from the through hull fitting.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Pumping, piping and discharge arrangements
Issued 30 September 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. Sludge tank was found without a cap to prevent overfill, vessel should install required cap on the existing piping.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 30 September 2024
Resolved
Fire-detection systems. Except as provided in paragraph (a)(8) of this section, each towing vessel must have a fire-detection system installed to detect engine room fires. The owner or managing operator must ensure the following: The system is installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's design manual. Vessel’s engine room heat detector was found without appropriate cover. Vessel should install appropriate cover.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 25 September 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date; vessel's anniversary date is 22 JUN, therefore annual inspection was must be conducted nlt 22 SEP. Vessel is not authorized to operate until Annual inspection is conducted.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 September 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. Starboard side junction box outside of the Wheelhouse was found not functional nor watertight. Vessel shall replace junction box with watertight junction box.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 25 September 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. Fuel line was found with an open-ended port without an isolation valve. Vessel is to cap the port to ensure no fuel is discharged from the line.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 25 September 2024
Resolved
All vessel equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended practice and in a manner that minimizes risk of injury or death. This includes machinery, deck machinery, towing gear, ladders, embarkation devices, cranes, portable tools, and safety equipment. Vessel’s range was found without filter, vessel is to install a filter.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 22 June 2022
Resolved
Towing vessels must be quipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: (b) search light controllable from the vessel's operating station and capable of illuminating ojects of a distance of at least two times the length of the tow. Starboard search light found to be extinguished. 46 CFR 140.725(b)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 22 June 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with 46 CFR part 140. Vessel's crew was unable to provide objective evidence of testing and logging all essential systems as per Table 143.245(b). 46 CFR 143.245
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
The vessel is currently Not broadcasting (1) Length and Beam, (2) IMO Number.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Pre-employment
Issued 14 May 2009
Resolved
Pre-employment Background Check on Employee hired within Two years not completed.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Serious Marine Incident
Issued 14 May 2009
Resolved
Arrangements need to be made for testing in case of a serious marine incident, testing kits not onboard vessels
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Reasonable Cause
Issued 14 May 2009
Resolved
Reasonable cause testing arrangements and training for identifying how to conduct intervention process.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 14 May 2009
Resolved
Supervisor and crew need to be trained properly with the required training information and material.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › MIS Submission
Issued 14 May 2009
Resolved
MIS report needs to be submitted by company for 2008.
Casualty record · 5
18 May 1993Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 48068
7 February 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1747252
9 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3851587
20 November 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at ALLIGATOR RIVER BRIDGE · activity 4757720
14 January 2026Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 8303151
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 · 1
DELTA CAJUN (1993–2003). 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.