AJAY is a 1978 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 12 inspections since 2000, most recently in July 2025, along with 7 deficiencies and 2 operational controls.
Records from 2000 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 9 July 2025.
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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.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)44.7 ft × 18.0 ft × 5.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 43 / net 29
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDRAVO STEELSHIP CORP. · PINE BLUFF, AR, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portLOUISIANA, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 29 July 2025 · expires 31 August 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 it43 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 29 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Inspection history · 12
9 July 2025Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8180745
18 July 2024Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7961593
8 August 2023Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7763893
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 9 July 2025Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Main engine RPM. Local gauges were inoperable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 August 2025
Resolution: Received videos
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 9 July 2025Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Several small bolt holes were found throughout the superstructure.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 10 August 2025
Resolution: Received photos
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 25 April 2022Resolved
Prior to operating the stbd generator, prove proper operation of the fuel shut off valve.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 21 July 2022
Resolved 23 June 2022
Resolution: email video.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of Fire protection systems
Issued 25 April 2022Resolved
Provide the PE letter for the new fire detection system.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 2 August 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 25 April 2022Resolved
Properly support the engine room overhead wires, wires are currently hung with plastic wire ties.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 2 August 2022
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 25 April 2022Resolved
Add additional lagging to the MDE exhaust stacks IVO the entrance ladder.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 2 August 2022
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Radar
Issued 25 April 2022Resolved
Provide documentation from the manufacture or an authorized service agent that the vessel’s current radar is RSTM complaint.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 July 2022
Resolved 2 August 2022
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