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BROWN WATER I

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named BROWN WATER I

BROWN WATER I is a 1978 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 41 inspections since 1994, most recently in January 2026, along with 6 deficiencies and 16 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2026.

Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 16 January 2026.

Built
1978
Last inspected
16 January 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
41
Deficiencies
6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
16 investigations · 2004–2026
Inspected with
47 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
600525
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDC3411
MISLE id
165571
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367007480
Maury page id
psix-165571

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations8
…administrative events3
…with no type recorded30
Years with a record 24 calendar years (1994–2026)
The 41 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)53.7 ft × 22.1 ft × 8.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 66 / net 53
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOUIS G ORTIS BOAT CO INC · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portROCKPORT, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 5 March 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 it66 - Simplified, Gross Ton
53 - 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

WDC3411MMSI 367007480 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 22 October 2024, expires 4 January 2035
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 · 47

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.

TRINA SMITH Towing Vessel · MISLE 936951 · 16 January 2026 · activity 8300267CBC 222 Tank Barge · MISLE 490036 · 10 January 2021 · activity 7137600CBC 223 Tank Barge · MISLE 490037 · 10 January 2021 · activity 7137600OMS 102 Tank Barge · MISLE 1539546 · 26 May 2020 · activity 7082841CBC 17 Tank Barge · MISLE 452986 · 16 February 2020 · activity 6910830KAPTEN CAROQ Tank Ship · MISLE 1051501 · 16 February 2020 · activity 6910830CBC 307 Tank Barge · MISLE 1203090 · 16 February 2020 · activity 6910830BROWN WATER XI Towing Vessel · MISLE 188179 · 8 December 2014 · activity 5036605BROWN WATER VII Towing Vessel · MISLE 192533 · 8 December 2014 · activity 5036605KIRBY 11355 Tank Barge · MISLE 947632 · 8 December 2014 · activity 5036605KIRBY 11363 Tank Barge · MISLE 958874 · 8 December 2014 · activity 5036605LTD 6255 Freight Barge · MISLE 1193188 · 8 December 2014 · activity 5036605ACBL 1471 Freight Barge · MISLE 361884 · 11 February 2014 · activity 4798901ITS2002B Freight Barge · MISLE 509103 · 11 February 2014 · activity 4798901SCF 26144B Freight Barge · MISLE 872430 · 11 February 2014 · activity 4798901IN075457 Freight Barge · MISLE 892502 · 11 February 2014 · activity 4798901BROWN WATER VII Towing Vessel · MISLE 192533 · 23 July 2013 · activity 4665114ACL 00567 Freight Barge · MISLE 19403 · 3 July 2013 · activity 4647844ACBL 1444 Freight Barge · MISLE 279722 · 3 July 2013 · activity 4647844ACL 06643 Freight Barge · MISLE 807248 · 3 July 2013 · activity 4647844M/V BROCK Towing Vessel · MISLE 72609 · 27 December 2011 · activity 4215143ACL 9922B Freight Barge · MISLE 492665 · 14 February 2011 · activity 3945287ACL 9949B Freight Barge · MISLE 500417 · 14 February 2011 · activity 394528735200B Freight Barge · MISLE 608763 · 14 February 2011 · activity 3945287AEP 7517 Freight Barge · MISLE 1090661 · 14 February 2011 · activity 3945287MEM 1521 Freight Barge · MISLE 335938 · 5 January 2011 · activity 3930035MTC 2231 Freight Barge · MISLE 672408 · 5 January 2011 · activity 3930035MTC 7372 Freight Barge · MISLE 1008664 · 5 January 2011 · activity 3930035ACL 00527 Freight Barge · MISLE 15157 · 3 April 2009 · activity 3449338ACL 9747B Freight Barge · MISLE 456811 · 3 April 2009 · activity 3449338ART35673 Freight Barge · MISLE 500405 · 3 April 2009 · activity 3449338ACL 00520 Freight Barge · MISLE 15150 · 12 April 2008 · activity 3183183CMR 118 Freight Barge · MISLE 19946 · 12 April 2008 · activity 3183183ACL 06628 Freight Barge · MISLE 807231 · 12 April 2008 · activity 3183183ACL 06634 Freight Barge · MISLE 807238 · 12 April 2008 · activity 3183183ACL 01529 Freight Barge · MISLE 29620 · 23 January 2008 · activity 3135177RAM 108 Tank Barge · MISLE 47872 · 23 January 2008 · activity 3135177PEL 1 Freight Barge · MISLE 436567 · 23 January 2008 · activity 3135177M G 212 Freight Barge · MISLE 857082 · 23 January 2008 · activity 3135177LTD 222 Freight Barge · MISLE 451958 · 24 May 2004 · activity 2097957ACL 00579 Freight Barge · MISLE 19436 · 25 December 2002 · activity 1743079IB947 Tank Barge · MISLE 54663 · 20 October 1999 · activity 72756ACBL 1866 Freight Barge · MISLE 177949 · 5 August 1998 · activity 131406CMS 422 Freight Barge · MISLE 143523 · 23 January 1997 · activity 160573TM 999 Freight Barge · MISLE 366662 · 23 January 1997 · activity 160573T13202 Freight Barge · MISLE 460497 · 23 January 1997 · activity 160573T13302 Freight Barge · MISLE 460498 · 23 January 1997 · activity 160573KIRBY 23905 Tank Barge · MISLE 50214 · 21 January 1994 · activity 188859

Inspection history · 41

16 January 2026 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8297265
16 January 2026 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8300267
1 December 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8275938
28 November 2022 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7600565
23 April 2022 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7439108
6 July 2021 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7246875
27 June 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7237298
10 January 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7137600
26 May 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7082841
16 February 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6910830
28 October 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6844429
8 December 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5036605
11 February 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4798901
23 July 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4665114
3 July 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4647844
18 April 2012 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4289726
22 March 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4269619
27 December 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4215143
14 February 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3945287
14 January 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4109488
5 January 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3930035
5 January 2011 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3964682
3 April 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3449338
12 April 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3183183
23 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3135177
28 June 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2981653
22 November 2006 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2827621
24 May 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2097957
8 January 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982048
22 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1970610
25 December 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1743079
18 April 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1606446
12 March 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1604965
10 February 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Port Aransas · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1521934
29 March 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Port Aransas · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1516449
20 October 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 72756
26 July 1999 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1106744
5 August 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 131406
23 January 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 160573
26 July 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 118222
21 January 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 188859

Deficiency record · 6

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 1 December 2025 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel reported a loss of propulsion while pushing 02 empty barges. Vessel shall enact repairs to the satisfaction of the TPO prior to commercial operations. Provide TPO reports to the USCG. email: [email withheld]
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 31 December 2025
Resolved 10 December 2025
Resolution: Recieved TPO report and master statement attesting to satisfactory repairs.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 28 November 2022 Resolved
Must complete repiar to port rudder prior to returning to vessel towing operations. Repairs must be cleared by TSMS.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 December 2022
Resolution: recieved copy of TSMS report.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 August 2021 Resolved
A vessel must be operated IAW laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. While replacing the fuel vent screen IAW 46C CFR 143.265 the fuel vent broke due to excessive corrosion. Replace fuel vent and screen to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 September 2021
Resolved 19 August 2021
Resolution: Replaced in kind.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 12 August 2021 Resolved
Fuel system for towing vessels main engines and generators must have a documented maintenance plan to ensure proper operation of the system. Fuel level gauge in machinery space is plastic tubing and unguarded. Replace fuel level gauge with appropriate gauge with cover or guard to prevent from breaking, to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 11 September 2021
Resolved 19 August 2021
Resolution: Removed from tank and caps screwed on hear tank penetration.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 August 2021 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 condition. Excessive leaking from shaft seal. Tighten or replace shaft seals to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 12 August 2021
Resolved 12 August 2021
Resolution: Shaft seals were tightened.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 12 August 2021 Resolved
Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Equivalent protection may include life lines , wire rope, chains, and bulwarks that provide strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. IAW CVC response to appeal dated, 13 APR 21, as an alternative to meet rail height requirement hand grabs are authorized to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 17 August 2023
Resolved 7 September 2021
Resolution: Newly installed hand rails around vessel's super structure on main deck.

Casualty record · 16

24 May 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2097957
28 June 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2981653
23 January 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3135177
12 April 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3183183
3 April 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3449338
5 January 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3930035
14 January 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4109488
14 February 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3945287
27 December 2011Routine · role: Sighted in Area · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4215143
3 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4647844
23 July 2013Routine · role: Cargo Recipient · activity 4665114
11 February 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4798901
16 February 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6910830
26 May 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7082841
10 January 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at BRAZOS RIVER FLOODGATES (WEST GATE) · activity 7137600
16 January 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8300267
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.