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GRITTY

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named GRITTY

GRITTY is a 1978 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 38 inspections since 1997, most recently in June 2026, along with 8 deficiencies and 12 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2025.

Records from 1997 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 June 2026.

Built
1978
Last inspected
9 June 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
38
Deficiencies
8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
12 investigations · 2005–2025
Inspected with
21 other vessels
Also recorded as
2 other names

Identity

US Official No.
600679
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDQ2352
MISLE id
165704
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368407040
Maury page id
psix-165704

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations10
…administrative events5
…with no type recorded23
Years with a record 17 calendar years (1997–2026)
The 38 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)62.0 ft × 24.0 ft × 9.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 94 / net 74
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderTERREBONNE SHIPBUILDERS · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1978
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portPHILADELPHIA, PA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 30 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it94 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
74 - 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

WDQ2352MMSI 368407040 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 March 2025, expires 4 March 2035
WDF8736MMSI 367498030 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 July 2011, cancelled 9 October 2021
WDC2495MMSI 366993930 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 November 2004, cancelled 12 February 2013
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 · 21

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.

GRAPE APE Towing Vessel · MISLE 101125 · 29 November 2025 · activity 8276969VIRGINIA Freight Barge · MISLE 13799 · 29 March 2016 · activity 5843064VIRGINIA Freight Barge · MISLE 13799 · 3 March 2016 · activity 5827132SJ-208 Freight Barge · MISLE 236420 · 9 August 2014 · activity 4952253SJ-213 Freight Barge · MISLE 321300 · 9 August 2014 · activity 4952253SAVANNAH Towing Vessel · MISLE 1039926 · 9 August 2014 · activity 4952253SJ-208 Freight Barge · MISLE 236420 · 5 September 2013 · activity 4717776CHESAPEAKE Freight Barge · MISLE 1254729 · 26 July 2013 · activity 4665146SAVAGE Towing Vessel · MISLE 163786 · 24 July 2013 · activity 4806247SJ-213 Freight Barge · MISLE 321300 · 24 July 2013 · activity 4806247MARY H PETRILLO Freight Barge · MISLE 464052 · 15 July 2007 · activity 2999276CANDICE L Towing Vessel · MISLE 179914 · 27 June 2007 · activity 2985505DOROTHY J Towing Vessel · MISLE 204927 · 15 June 2006 · activity 2696321B 300 Freight Barge · MISLE 237836 · 13 May 2006 · activity 2650044B 305 Freight Barge · MISLE 238633 · 13 May 2006 · activity 2650044THING 2 Freight Barge · MISLE 54587 · 6 November 2005 · activity 2531549THING 2 Freight Barge · MISLE 54587 · 19 June 2005 · activity 2396219HOUMA Towing Vessel · MISLE 106415 · 21 April 2005 · activity 2339648DB31 Tank Barge · MISLE 473549 · 21 April 2005 · activity 2339648BUCHANAN BARGE Freight Barge · MISLE 507153 · 11 October 1999 · activity 87159BARGE B-72 Freight Barge · MISLE 506932 · 13 September 1999 · activity 161088B-252 Tank Barge · MISLE 45989 · 22 May 1997 · activity 5107CONNIE ANN Towing Vessel · MISLE 159612 · 22 May 1997 · activity 5107TR 45 Unclassified · MISLE 466598 · 22 May 1997 · activity 5107TR 58 Unclassified · MISLE 466599 · 22 May 1997 · activity 5107

Inspection history · 38

9 June 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8395928
29 November 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8276969
15 July 2025 Excursion Permit · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8190735
17 June 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8161436
19 March 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8096301
28 February 2023 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7644217
13 April 2022 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7431616
28 February 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7410280
3 November 2020 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7089016
22 September 2020 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7033149
16 August 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6514075
29 March 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5843064
3 March 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5827132
5 September 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4975576
14 August 2014 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4954428
9 August 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4952253
5 September 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4717776
23 August 2013 Administration
Administrative · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4696905
26 July 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4665146
26 July 2013 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4665385
24 July 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4806247
11 December 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3378330
15 July 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2999276
27 June 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2985505
7 February 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team New York (91106) · Activity 2868775
28 August 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2762331
11 August 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2756287
15 June 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2696321
13 May 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2650044
6 November 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2531549
6 October 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2515898
19 June 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2396219
21 April 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2339648
4 May 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Violation Case Coordination Center · Activity 2058831
18 October 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Crisfield · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1514406
11 October 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 87159
13 September 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 161088
22 May 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 5107

Deficiency record · 8

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 24 March 2025 Resolved
Vessel is inspected under the TSMS option and the requirement of 46 CFR § 138.115 is satisfied. Provide objective evidence of TSMS implementation for six months from the date of the COI. Failure to complete this requirement will result in removal of the TSMS endorsement from the vessel’s COI, suspension of vessel operations, or COI revocation, as determined by the OCMI.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 24 September 2025
Resolved 17 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel has been operated under a TSMS for over 6 months.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 28 February 2022 Resolved
A towing vessel choosing Coast Guard inspection option must undergo an annual inspection within 3 mouths before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel failed to receive annual inspection with in the required timeline.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 28 February 2022
Resolved 24 March 2025
Resolution: Conducted COI renewal, ensured correction off all previous defs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 22 September 2020 Resolved
Each watch station must have enough immersion suits to equal persons on watch. Vessel did not have immersion suit on bridge. Immersion suit from cabin was placed at watch station. Vessel limited to 5 persons allowed. 46 CFR 141.350(a)(2)
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 September 2020
Resolved 3 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel now has 7 immersion suits on board.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 22 September 2020 Resolved
Each vessel operating in Coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under 160.040. Vessel does not have line throwing device. Vessel limited to 3 miles from shore on a ltd. coastwise route. 46 CFR 141.385
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 September 2020
Resolved 24 March 2025
Resolution: Conducted COI renewal, ensured correction off all previous defs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 22 September 2020 Resolved
Vessel required 6 day and 6 night distress signals. Vesel has 4 red distress signals and 2 smoke signals. Vessel limited to 3 miles from shore on a ltd. coastwise route. 46 CFR 141.370
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 22 September 2020
Resolved 24 March 2025
Resolution: Conducted COI renewal, ensured correction off all previous defs.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 September 2020 Resolved
Connections and terminations must be suitable. Vessel has alligator clips on batteries below the bridge. Make permanent connections. 46 CFR 143.575(a)(4)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 October 2020
Resolved 3 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel replaced aligator clips with nuts.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 September 2020 Resolved
Connections and terminations shall be suitable. Vessel has extension cord under bridge. Make permanent electrical connections. 46 CFR 143.575(a)(4)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 22 October 2020
Resolved 3 November 2020
Resolution: Vessel installed receptacle outlet.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 16 August 2018 Resolved
The vessel is currently broadcasting (1)Improper IMO Number.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 September 2018
Resolved 6 March 2019
Resolution: Owner reported AIS discrepancies corrected. Used NAVCEN to verify accuracy of vessel's AIS broadcast.

Casualty record · 12

19 June 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at GILMERTON HIGHWAY BRIDGE · activity 2396219
6 October 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2515898
6 November 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at CAMPOSTELLA · activity 2531549
13 May 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2650044
15 June 2006Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2696321
15 July 2007Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · at NORFOLK SOUTHERN R/R BRIDGE 5 · activity 2999276
24 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4806247
26 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4665146
5 September 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4717776
3 March 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5827132
29 March 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5843064
29 November 2025Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 8276969
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.

Recorded names · 2

BUCHANAN 11 (2005–2007), BETTY JO (2013–2016). 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

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.