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SAVAGE
SAVAGE is a 1978 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 24 inspections since 1993, most recently in May 2026, along with 31 deficiencies — 2 with no resolution recorded — and 4 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2024.
Records from 1993 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 May 2026.
- Built
- 1978
- Last inspected
- 11 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 31 recorded · 2 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2011–2024
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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.
Inspection record
Last inspected
11 May 2026
…with no type recorded8
Deficiencies
31 recorded · 2
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
16 calendar years (1993–2026)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded.
A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a
deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
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Identity
598485
WCAE
163786
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-163786
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)58.5 ft × 24.0 ft × 8.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 132 / net 89
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderPORT ARTHUR SHIPYARD INC · PORT ARTHUR, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Direct
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCURRITUCK, NC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 29 June 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 it132 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
89 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
89 - 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 August 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.
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24 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 31 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 6 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 1 other recorded name, with years; 4 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record: dimensions, tonnage, builder, hailing port, endorsements, dates. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.
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Every recorded inspection, 1980 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 6
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.
WITTE 1409 Freight Barge · MISLE 910036 · 8 August 2023 · activity 7764591KS-5503 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 719855 · 23 May 2014 · activity 4870316SAVANNAH Towing Vessel · MISLE 1039926 · 23 May 2014 · activity 4870316GRITTY Towing Vessel · MISLE 165704 · 24 July 2013 · activity 4806247SJ-213 Freight Barge · MISLE 321300 · 24 July 2013 · activity 4806247RIG 15 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 632104 · 12 June 2003 · activity 1816401Inspection history · 24
11 May 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8370720
11 April 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8110179
7 November 2024
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8031980
3 September 2024
Permit to Proceed · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7994862
30 August 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8004704
6 March 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7872564
8 August 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7763609
8 August 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7764591
12 April 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7663955
18 October 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7581668
3 March 2022
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7402183
25 May 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7206234
23 May 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4870316
7 January 2014
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4782011
22 October 2013
DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4739249
24 July 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4806247
6 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3942122
7 August 2009
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3558215
13 February 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team New York (91106) · Activity 2871718
13 December 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2839801
23 February 2004
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2076902
12 June 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1816401
11 January 1999
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1125213
21 August 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 87644
Deficiency record · 31
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 11 April 2025
No resolution recorded
Regardless of the option chosen to obtain a COI, upon obtaining a COI each towing vessel must then undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at the following intervals: A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than 6 months in any 12-month period since the last examination or initial certification must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least twice every 5 years, with not more than 36 months between examinations. Vessel's drydock and internal structural exam was due 31MAR2025.
//46 CFR 137.300(a)//
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 7 November 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation and be suitable for route and service. MI observed starboard MDE that suffered a major engine casualty.
46 CFR 143.205(c)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 September 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, must:Be maintained to ensure proper operation andBe suitable for route and service; vessel suffered unknown damage to running gear and must provide repair proposal to the USCG prior to movement
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 3 September 2024
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines must be suitable for route and service; vessel must make permanent repairs to STBD MDE to the satisfaction of attending MI.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly involved in the marine incident. The alcohol testing of each individual must be conducted within 2 hours of when the incident occurred, unless precluded by safety concerns directly related to the incident. MI observed expired alcohol test strips onboard the vessel. Restricted vessel to travel less than 2 hours from berth
46 CFR 4.06-3
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 6 March 2024
Resolved
Lifebuoys must have the following attachments and fittings: At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. If more than one lifebuoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. MI observed improper arrangement of lifebouys onboard the vessel.
46 CFR 141.360(c)(1)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 12 April 2023
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. Fixed bilge system discharge piping cracked.
46CFR143.205(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire prevention structural integrity
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. The STBD main engine exhaust stack drain is leaking oil.
46CFR143.200(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. The two distribution electrical panels on the aft engine room bulkhead had a missing breaker and multiple openings in the top. 46CFR143.400(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. The outlet on the forward engine room bulkhead had an opening on the side. 46CFR143.400(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. The hydraulic steering motor electrical panel has an opening on the front. 46CFR143.400(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. The port main engine exhaust lagging/insulation is missing piece on the elbow portion of piping. 46CFR143.220(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. The STBD generator is missing a piece of lagging/ insulation on the outlet of the engine piping. 46CFR143.220(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 12 April 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with an industrial type first aid cabinet or kit, appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. The first aid kit on board was expired. 46CFR140.435
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 3 March 2022
No resolution recorded
Any piping system that penetrates the hull below the waterline must be fitted with an accessible valve, located as close to the hull penetration as is practicable, for preventing the accidental admission of water into the vessel either through such pipes or in the event of a fracture of such pipe. Vessel has non-integral keel coolers; all generators and main engines have supply and return cooling piping with through hull fittings, for a total of 08 hull penetrations, with no valves installed. Vessel is to submit a proposal/repair plan satisfactory to the OCMI.
46CFR143.250(b)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that: in the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light. Vessel’s audible and visible general alarm in the engine room is inoperable.
46CFR143.235(b)(3)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Vessel’s life raft installation bracket is not securely mounted to the deck.
46CFR141.230
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
All machinery and equipment that is not in proper working order (including missing or malfunctioning guards or safety devices) must be removed; made safe through marking, tagging, or covering; or otherwise made unusable. Vessel’s local start for fire pump is inoperable and has been retrofitted with a second starting switch immediately near it; there is no indication as to which control will start the fire pump.
46CFR140.505(c)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Vessel’s port side aft watertight door, leading to the fiddley, is not watertight. Inspector observed approximately 1/4” gap on the bottom of the door once door was dogged closed.
46CFR140.610(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized lifejacket, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.155, or 160.176, for each person on board. Vessel is required to carry 07 lifejackets and currently only has 05 life jackets onboard. Vessel shall not exceed more than 04 persons onboard while underway until 02 additional lifejackets are placed on board.
46CFR141.340(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Vessel’s is missing lights on multiple life jackets and immersion suits. Vessel is restricted to daytime operations only.
46CFR141.230
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: auxiliary generator engine RPM. Vessel’s generators do not have RPM gauges installed.
46CFR143.230(c)(3)
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Both main engines have PTO pulleys for alternators that are not protected.
46CFR144.820
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Vessel’s portside generator exhaust piping is missing an 8” section of insulation.
46CFR144.830
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 3 March 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 part 140 of this subchapter. Vessel could not verify the function of the alarm set points required by 46CFR230(a) for low lube oil pressure and high jacket water temperature on all generators and main engines.
46CFR143.245(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Tests and examinations must verify that the system or equipment functions as designed. If a component is found unsatisfactory, it must be repaired or replaced. Vessel’s bilge suction piping in forepeak void has been removed and fitted with a plug and is currently wasted. Crew could not explain why the plug was installed and confirmed that the bilge pipe passes through a fuel tank.
46CFR143.245(a)
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. Vessel’s aft lower bridge bulkhead on both the port and starboard sides have multiple wasted holes through the bulkhead. Vessel’s shore power cable, located on the stern poop deck superstructure, has been installed without properly being made weathertight. Vessel is to submit proposal/repair plan satisfactory to the OCMI.
46CFR140.610(f)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the flammable storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b) of this part. Vessel does not currently have the required fire extinguisher in the vicinity of the flammable storage cabinet.
46CFR142.225(d)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards. Vessel’s portside interior bridge deck, immediately below exterior door, has an approximately 3” by 10” wasted hole in deck open to compartment below.
46CFR140.510(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 3 March 2022
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating north of lat. 32° N. or south of lat. 32° S. must carry at least one appropriate-size immersion suit, approved under approval series 160.171, for each person onboard. Vessel is required to carry 07 immersion suits and currently only has 06 immersion suits on board; immersion suit identified by crew to meet the 07 requirement was labeled “training only”.
46CFR141.350(a)(1)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 25 May 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the associated fleet that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Casualty record · 4
6 February 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3942122
24 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 4806247
8 August 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7764591
30 August 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8004704
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. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.
Recorded names · 1
DOTTI J (2011–2024). 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
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