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CAPTAIN CALE
CAPTAIN CALE is a 1979 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 31 inspections since 1987, most recently in March 2026, along with 32 deficiencies, 2 operational controls and 1 casualty investigation in 2007.
Records from 1987 to 2026. Most recent: operational control imposed, 9 March 2026.
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 9 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 32 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2007
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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
9 March 2026
…with no type recorded8
Deficiencies
32 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
17 calendar years (1987–2026)
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
602985
WDP9992
167765
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-167765
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)71.0 ft × 26.0 ft × 10.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 81 / net 55
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMAIN IRON WORKS, INC. · BAYOU BLUE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portLONG BEACH, CA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 13 November 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it81 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
55 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
55 - 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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31 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 32 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 2 operational controls with the dates imposed and removed; 1 other recorded name, with years; 1 casualty investigation, 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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Inspection history · 31
9 March 2026
Vessel Attendance · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8265236
6 February 2025
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8075907
25 November 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8039969
25 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8024897
14 August 2024
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7947683
13 January 2024
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector San Diego · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 8042792
17 November 2023
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7825488
6 April 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7630639
10 January 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7619646
21 November 2022
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Hull Examination
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7597158
22 August 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7524320
22 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Extension
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7473780
23 July 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7265895
8 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7250081
23 August 2020
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 7803643
23 August 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6788416
13 August 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6699384
7 February 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6622162
9 November 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 6038584
20 May 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 4865308
4 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3072705
4 October 2007
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 3072717
8 January 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2852522
31 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2374435
24 May 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Los Angeles/Long Beach · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2368097
20 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 2011390
29 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1977705
23 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 17945
22 February 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 136724
22 February 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH · USCG Southwest District (CGD-SW) · Activity 220786
23 April 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 315716
Deficiency record · 32
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Shipboard operations
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. Deficiencies 02-09 provide objective evidence that the vessel is substandard and not proactively managing technical and operational requirements. Vessel must complete a satisfactory COI re-inspection prior to any movement.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Vessel has approximately 25 gallons of lube oil accumulated in the engine centerline bilge.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
Personnel must meet the requirements in §§ 15.405 and 15.1105 of this chapter, as appropriate. At the time of inspection, crew was unfamiliar with the relevant characteristics of the vessel, specifically, the presence, location and proper operation of the fixed fire extinguishing system.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times. Master was unaware of the quantity and location of immersion suits and life jackets, making lifesaving onboard not ready for immediate use.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in those regions must carry at least one appropriate-size immersion suit, approved under approval series 160.171, for each person onboard. At the time of inspection, vessel was only able to provide for inspection 04 of 06 immersion suits required onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Vessel has an active lube oil leak on port engine lube oil filter manifold.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted, and instructions are given to ensure that all crewmembers are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. This includes abandoning the vessel, recovering persons from the water, responding to onboard fires and flooding, or responding to other threats to life, property, or the environment. Vessel’s crew was unfamiliar with emergency procedures relating to lifesaving and firefighting and must perform satisfactory man overboard and firefighting drills to the satisfaction of coast guard marine inspectors.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: ... Be maintained to ensure proper operation. Vessel’s shaft packing was leaking with a steady stream of water from both port and starboard shafts while pier side, accumulating approximately 20 gallons of water in the engine room bilges.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, a remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. Vessel’s emergency fuel shutoff valve was inoperable, and temporary means were put in place to allow for full valve closure. Vessel must make satisfactory repairs to ensure proper operation of remote fuel shutoff valve.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 March 2026
Resolved
For towing vessels with berthing aboard, a sufficient number of additional lifejackets must be carried so that a lifejacket is immediately available for persons at each normally manned watch station. Vessel does not have an additional lifejacket in vicinity of normally manned watch station.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 14 August 2024
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. Engine room forward bilge pickup was unable to de-water space when tested. Crew troubleshot issue and successful demonstrate dewatering ability on all bilge pickups.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 August 2024
Resolved
Flammable and combustible products must not be stored in machinery spaces, unless they are stored in a suitable container that meets the requirements of § 142.225 of this subchapter. Plastic trash receptacles (03) were located in the engine room.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 14 August 2024
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. The follwing items were observed of unsafe electrical installations: Multiple dead-end exposed wiring were observed on 2nd deck exterior bulkhead above cylinders and overhead by port air receiver; Electrical receptacle face plate for dryer was broken; Electrical box cover detached under operating station; Battery terminals exposed under operating station.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 August 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel of at least 26 feet, but less than 79 feet, in length must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys located on opposite sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. Lifebouy on main deck STBD side was found with wasted grab line.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Other (STCW)
Issued 14 August 2024
Resolved
Refresher training must be repeated annually and may be conducted over time in modules covering specific topics. Refresher training may be less comprehensive, provided that the information presented is sufficient to provide employees with continued understanding of workplace hazards. The refresher training of persons subject to this subpart must include the information and training prescribed in this section. All training must be documented in owner or managing operator's records. Conduct refresher training and document for vessel records.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 14 August 2024
Resolved
Fuel systems for towing vessel main engines and generators must have a documented maintenance plan to ensure proper operation of the system. Multiple valve handles on fuel system were found removed and crew utilizing vice grips to operate valves.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 November 2023
Resolved
Towing vessels of more than 65 feet in length must carry One 40–B portable fire extinguisher fitted in the engine room for each 1,000 brake horsepower of the main engines or fraction thereof. MI observed only (2) 40-B extinguishers in engine room. Vessel needs an additional 40-B extinguisher in engine room for having 2,400 horsepower.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 6 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 on board under normal and emergency conditions. MI found Port shaft seal leaking excessively.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 10 January 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel missed annual inspection due 23 November 2022. Vessel to complete satisfactory annual inspection prior to conducting operations.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Bridge Navigation Watch Alarm System (BNWAS)
Issued 23 July 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel with overnight accommodations and alternating watches (shift work), when pulling, pushing or hauling alongside one or more barges, must have a system to detect when its master or mate (pilot) becomes incapacitated. Found that a Pilothouse alerter system had not been installed onboard the vessel.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 23 July 2021
Resolved
On a metallic towing vessel, a grounded distribution system must be grounded to the hull. This grounded system must be connected to a common, non-aluminum ground plate; additionally, each receptacle outlet and attachment plug for a portable lamp, tool, or similar apparatus operating at 100 or more volts must have a grounding pole and a grounding conductor in the portable cord. Electrical outlets throughout the vessel were found to have an open ground.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 23 July 2021
Resolved
All fire-suppression and detection equipment and systems onboard a towing vessel must be maintained in accordance with the attached name-plate, manufacturer's approved design manual. Protective lens over capacity/charge indicator was found missing from portable fire extinguisher installed in the crew quarters.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Galley, handlingroom (maintenance)
Issued 23 July 2021
Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards. Found that the refrigerator and oven had not been blocked/braced to prevent shifting/tipping of the appliances.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 23 July 2021
Resolved
Sufficient lighting suitable for the marine environment must be provided within crew working and living areas. Lighting fixtures throughout the bridge and accommodation spaces were found to be missing the protection globes (i.e. exposed bulbs).
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 23 July 2021
Resolved
Each lifejacket must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel and must have a life-jacket light approved under approval series 161.012, or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area as well as a whistle firmly secured by a cord. Lifejackets (aka: vest PFD's) found to be missing vessel name, light and whistle.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 23 July 2021
Resolved
Stowage positions for lifejackets stowed in a berthing space or state-room and all lifejacket containers must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the minimum quantity and identity; equipment may be identified in words or with the appropriate symbol from IMO Resolution A.760(18). State-rooms and cabinets where lifejackets (vest PFD's) and immersion suits are stowed were not marked.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 23 July 2021
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Electrical wiring within the head near bridge and within the forepeak on bulkhead were found be energized and exposed (i.e. wires bare presenting shock/fire hazard).
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 July 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel is overdue for their annual inspection. Vessel to have annual inspection prior to operating.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 23 August 2019
Resolved
The design of the system and its installation on the towing vessel is certified and inspected by a registered professional engineer with experience in fire-detection system design, by a technician with qualifications as a (NICET) level IV fire alarm engineering technician, or by an authorized class society with equivalent experience. Vessel could not provide a PE letter. Provide PE letter to validate installation of fire detection system. 46CFR142.330(a)(7)
Engineering › Diesel Engine (propulsion-reduction gear) › Bearing
Issued 4 October 2007
Resolved
Starboard MDE experienced loss of propulsion CG-2692 submitted. Bearing wasted.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 23 April 1987
Resolved
CLEARLY MARK NAME OF VESSEL ON STERN IN LEGIBLE LETTERS AT LEAST 4 INCHES IN HEIGHT AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR67.15-3
Lifesaving
Issued 23 April 1987
Resolved
PROVIDE RETRO-REFLECTIVE MATERIAL ON ALL PFDS AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR25.25-15
Casualty record · 1
4 October 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3072705
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
PATCONA II (2007). 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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