WANCHESE

The 20 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)70.5 ft × 30.0 ft × 11.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 155 / net 124

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSHARK TECH LLC · BAYOU LA BATRE · built 2020

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel

Hull shapeShip

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portMANNS HARBOR, NC

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 9 April 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it155 - Simplified, Gross Ton
124 - 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

WDL7971MMSI 368165210 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 6 October 2020, expires 6 October 2030

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.

Inspection history · 20

30 June 2026 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8420601

28 May 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8382218

27 April 2026 Drydock Extension

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8357842

5 March 2026 Drydock Extension

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8321085

21 January 2026 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8291237

12 December 2025 Damage Survey

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8283181

10 April 2025 Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8108969

3 April 2025 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8104582

8 May 2024 Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7908450

9 February 2024 Hull Examination · Internal Structural Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7865489

3 July 2023 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7746688

22 May 2023 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7700198

20 April 2023 MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7670994

28 May 2022 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7461045

2 May 2022 Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7440949

24 May 2021 Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7233739

29 March 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7239244

26 March 2021 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Special

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Nags Head · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7164854

26 March 2021 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7292031

10 July 2019 Plan Review (Other than "T") · Administrative Inspection · Initial Construction-Excluding Oversight · Initial Certification · Construction Oversight

Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6745148

Deficiency record · 17

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 10 April 2025 Resolved

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Exhaust electrical panel was found with missing rubber grommets exposing inside electrical box. Must replace missing grommets to to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 10 May 2025
Resolved 22 April 2025

06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)

Issued 20 April 2023 Resolved

Tow rigging log is missing. Replace IAW 46CFR140.820

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 May 2023
Resolved 22 May 2023
Resolution: NCDOT QA drafted tow rigging log. All SAT.

05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (radio communication)

Issued 20 April 2023 Resolved

FCC Safety Radiotelephony Certificate not onboard. Provide IAW 47CFR80

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 May 2023
Resolved 20 April 2023
Resolution: NCDOT QA emailed DD Nags Head MIs a copy of the vessels FCC Cert.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine

Issued 20 April 2023 Resolved

STBD generator missing emergency stop button. Repair/replace IAW 46CFR143.205(a)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 May 2023
Resolved 22 May 2023
Resolution: Emergency stop button replaced. All SAT.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 20 April 2023 Resolved

HVAC Condenser #1 circuit breaker label states 50 AT but breaker is 40 AT. Use approved drawings by MSC to correct. 46CFR143.400

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 April 2023
Resolved 3 July 2023
Resolution: 50 aMP breaker installed. Switchboard is now corrected- per drawing and labeling. All SAT.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved

Shottel drive units are false alarming. Alarms for port and Stbd leacon system failure and Stbd leacon tank fault are false alarming. Conduct repairs prior to conducting towing operations IAW 46CFR143.230(A).

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 May 2022
Resolved 28 May 2022
Resolution: Received technician report from Schottel. Replaced sensors and conducted tests on both Shottel drives, all sat.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system

Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved

No backup power source for fire detection system. Back up batteries are dead. Repair prior to towing operations and in accordance with 46CFR142.330.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 2 May 2022
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: New batteries have been installed and the fault has been cleared, all sat.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft

Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved

Life raft hydrostatic release was not properly marked. Mark in accordance with 46CFR142.330

Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 2 May 2022
Resolved 2 May 2022
Resolution: Hydrostatic release properly marked.

10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications

Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved

Coast Pilot and Light List publications not onboard. Provide proper navigational references in accordance with 46CFR140.705

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 June 2022
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: Coast Pilot and Light List publications placed in wheelhouse, all sat.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved

Fuel shut-off for Stbd fuel tank supply line is not operable. Repair prior to storing fuel and in accordance with 46CFR143.260(B).

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 June 2022
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: Hydraulic line for fuel shut off valve had air in the system. Vsl crews bled the air out of the line and tested SAT.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)

Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved

All crew members must be familiar with thier firefighting duties. Vessel engineer was not familiar with fuel shut-off system. Train crew in accordance with 46CFR142.245(A)(1)(iii)

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 June 2022
Resolved 19 May 2022
Resolution: Vsl crew received training on firefighting procedures, all sat.

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general

Issued 2 May 2022 Resolved

Main engine room switch board current and voltage rating doesnt match breaker/label. Provide proper labels as per drawings or change breaker as per vessel plans in accordance with 46CFR143.400.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 2 June 2022
Resolved 24 May 2022
Resolution: Breakers installed were the correct size. Label plates were corrected and installed, all sat.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire alarm

Issued 24 May 2021 Resolved

Vessel fixed fire fighting detection panel is not functioning as intended. Provide analysis as to why the panel is inoperable and corrective actions taken.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 2 July 2021
Resolved 1 July 2021
Resolution: Reviewed servicing tech report, cleared def.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems

Issued 26 March 2021 Resolved

Fault in compressor system was identified and vessel is unable to use the fire pump iaw 46 CFR 142.325.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 2 April 2021
Resolution: Fuses were replaced by crew and pump was tested satisfactorily.

04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Man Overboard Drill (MOB)

Issued 26 March 2021 Resolved

Conduct Fire Drill and Man Over Board drill to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector iaw 46 CFR 140.420.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 2 April 2021
Resolution: Witnessed Drills on vessel

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances

Issued 26 March 2021 Resolved

Provide adequate means to recover a man over board. In the vessels current arrangement, no safe and practical way exists for a crew member to reach the water and recover a man over board.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 April 2021
Resolved 1 July 2021
Resolution: Vessel installed rigid jacobs ladder and crewmember harness and demonstrated satisfactory MOB recovery.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm

Issued 8 February 2021 Resolved

Steering systems must meet ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels under 90 Meters and as such steering system shall be operational. Steering system was noted with a Leacon Low level alarm due to a faulty check valve. Schottel tech has confirmed the steering system will operate safely, but will be replaced once vessel arrives at destination in North Carolina. Vessel Owner/Operator to prove satisfactory repairs to attending Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Due 28 February 2021
Resolved 21 July 2021
Resolution: Lecon plc was replaced and new software installed, received service report attesting to proper operation.

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.