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AJAX
AJAX is a 1978 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 2011, most recently in January 2026, along with 14 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2012 and 2025.
Records from 2011 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 January 2026.
- Built
- 1978
- Last inspected
- 8 January 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2012–2025
Identity
593264
WDK3993
159107
Flag
UNITED STATES
367304260
Maury page id
psix-159107
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded5
Years with a record
10 calendar years (2011–2026)
The 19 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)52.0 ft × 19.6 ft × 6.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 52 / net 35
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSTEEL BOAT BUILDERS · PIERRE PART, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portHOUMA, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 6 May 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it52 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
35 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
35 - 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
WDK3993MMSI 367304260 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 18 July 2018, expires 18 July 2028
WCX7907MMSI 367304260 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 July 2007, cancelled 9 December 2017
WDC3694MMSI 367012570 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 January 2005, cancelled 28 March 2015
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 · 9
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.
WEEKS 591 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 940036 · 3 June 2025 · activity 8152649KATHY PAWG Towing Vessel · MISLE 183668 · 8 November 2024 · activity 8033561WEEKS 228 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 1537503 · 8 November 2024 · activity 8033561WEEKS 288 Freight Barge · MISLE 466963 · 17 March 2023 · activity 7696229WEEKS 200 Freight Barge · MISLE 996593 · 17 March 2023 · activity 7696229KIRBY 29011 Tank Barge · MISLE 24593 · 26 June 2012 · activity 4358548KIRBY 28313 Tank Barge · MISLE 365057 · 26 June 2012 · activity 4358548RISEN SAVIOUR Towing Vessel · MISLE 853586 · 26 June 2012 · activity 4358548KIRBY 10082 Tank Barge · MISLE 1051354 · 26 June 2012 · activity 4358548Inspection history · 19
8 January 2026
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8290234
3 June 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8152649
6 February 2025
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8075629
8 November 2024
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8032435
8 November 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8033561
16 April 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7896225
17 March 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7696229
6 February 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7632570
12 September 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7557082
11 May 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7448412
7 April 2022
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7426479
17 February 2022
Load Line/Change of Employment · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7398347
16 February 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7397669
20 August 2021
Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7292399
6 April 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7169296
13 January 2020
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6888261
3 December 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6066520
26 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4358548
13 June 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4044276
Deficiency record · 14
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 8 January 2026
Resolved
The design of the fire detection system and its installation on the towing vessel is certified and inspected by a registered professional engineer.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel may not be operated without having onboard a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard as required by § 136.202.
Vessel COI has expired on 14JAN2025. Vessel permitted one time transit to Texas Marine Shipyard. Following completion of transit a COI inspection is required to be completed prior to departure.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Cargo tank vent system
Issued 6 February 2025
Resolved
Each integral fuel tank must have a vent that connects to the highest point of the tank, discharges on a weather deck through a bend of 180 degrees, and is fitted with a 30-by-30-mesh corrosion-resistant flame screen.
MI observed stbd gooseneck wasted at bend using non-approved methods to prevent flames from entering fuel tank. Vessel shall enact repairs to gooseneck and install 30x30 mesh flame screens.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 8 November 2024
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions.
Sector Houston/Galveston received a report of a loss of propulsion and electrical power while underway IVO Houston Yatch Club. Vessel must provide written Third Party Report to the satisfaction of Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
46CFR143.205(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for deckhouse or hull penetrations, which open to the exterior of the vessel and which may allow water to enter the vessel. Both port and stbd door gaskets were wasted. Replace gaskets and test closure.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Lighting (Accommodation)
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space. The Non-electric, phosphorescent adhesive lighting strips were removed for painting. Re-install strips or lights.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Has installed, in the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light. The general alarm speaker is required to be in addition to the light. The speaker was inop, repair and test.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Electrical equipment must be protected from wet environments. The stbd engine room light did not have a cover. Install protective cover that is appropriate the the light.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Gauge required for the hydraulic steering fluid pressure. The gauge was inop. Replace with functioning gauge.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized life-jacket for each person. 01 Type I life jacket needs to be replaced, as it was melted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be approved under series 160.050 or 160.150, and must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. The lifebuoys need to have the name marked and 01 needs new reflecting tape of appropriate type.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Every towing vessel of 26 feet or over in length while navigating is required to have a radiotelephone that is capable of transmitting and receiving communications in applicable channels, in accordance with the Bridge-to-Bridge Act. A Bridge-to-Bridge certificate attesting to such functionality of the vessel's radios is required.
06 - Cargo Operations Including Equipment › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (cargo)
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
The result of the inspections required by 33 CFR 164.76 must be documented. Vessel needs to document/record the completion and results of the towing gear inspections.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 April 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Portable space heaters should not be used/placed on the vessel.
Casualty record · 5
26 June 2012Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4358548
3 December 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6066520
17 March 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 7696229
8 November 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8033561
3 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at BAYOU DULARGE BRIDGE · activity 8152649
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.