WILDER

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

WILDER is a 1979 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 54 inspections since 1994, most recently in April 2025, along with 12 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 24 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2019.

Records from 1994 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 22 April 2025.

Built: 1979
Last inspected: 22 April 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 54
Deficiencies: 12 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 24 investigations · 2006–2019
Inspected with: 171 other vessels
Also recorded as: 1 other name

Identity

603389

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WDC2000

168130

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-168130

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations5

…administrative events5

…with no type recorded44

Years with a record 25 calendar years (1994–2025)

The 54 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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)64.8 ft × 26.0 ft × 7.4 ft

Registered tonnagegross 119 / net 81

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderGREENVILLE, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1979

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portNEWPORT, KY

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 2 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 it119 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
81 - 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspected as a tow unit · 171

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.

Inspection history · 54

22 April 2025 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8117134

14 March 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7879371

25 May 2023 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7715929

1 March 2019 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6645197

17 January 2019 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6612203

17 January 2019 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6612388

10 October 2017 Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6284469

21 April 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5860440

5 April 2016 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5850207

16 November 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5764671

13 September 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5721367

15 June 2015 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5155075

2 October 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5002905

11 September 2014 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4980676

31 October 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4744617

27 September 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4726642

20 August 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4690759

26 September 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4452258

24 April 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4294762

9 January 2012 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4232338

16 August 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4117276

14 July 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4082168

11 June 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4043305

5 May 2011 MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4001199

22 November 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3896370

6 October 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3865145

7 August 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3822875

29 June 2010 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3781104

11 June 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3584301

2 June 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3537227

23 June 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3246355

12 March 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3163300

13 January 2008 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3129926

1 November 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2812800

18 May 2005 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2375836

24 March 2005 MTSA Verification · Uninspected Other

Physical examination · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2348112

10 August 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2162336

1 August 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2162301

13 May 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2087695

17 February 2004 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2008312

2 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1957626

12 November 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 284827

19 March 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 168355

19 August 1998 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 96529

20 August 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 127228

6 June 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 23140

17 April 1997 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 111639

18 December 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 114370

22 August 1996 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 157716

29 April 1995 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 58480

7 July 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 368455

20 June 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 67855

19 June 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 367876

8 May 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 183367

Deficiency record · 12

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness

Issued 27 June 2023 No resolution recorded

A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability for the vessel are not compromised. During a shaft repair on drydock, a crack was noted below the waterline in a stern void. Company elected to repair the crack with a doubler. TPO or USCG did not witness or approve repair. Prior to resuming service, crop and renew to original scantling.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine

Issued 25 May 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. It was reported that the vessels stbd main engine is unable to provide propulsion, possibly due to something blocking the stbd prop. Vessel currently scheduled to go on dry dock to assess. Prove proper operation prior to resuming service.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 27 June 2023
Resolution: Received ABS report attesting to replacement in kind of starboard shaft and cutlass bearing. Tested propulsion in presence of Marine Surveyor.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)

Issued 18 January 2019 Resolved

Starboard rudder sheared off 6" below lower rudder bearing.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 25 January 2019
Resolution: Replaced starboard steering rudder and performed operational test.

Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Display Requirements

Issued 3 May 2005 Resolved

EAP information not posted onboard the vessel

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 2005
Resolved 3 May 2005

Fire Fighting › Ventilation Systems › Operating Controls

Issued 3 May 2005 Resolved

Emergency check off list for crew needs to include closing engine room vents.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 2005
Resolved 3 May 2005

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass

Issued 3 May 2005 Resolved

Vessel does not have a magnetic compass or swing meter.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 May 2005
Resolved 3 May 2005

Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Condition

Issued 3 May 2005 Resolved

Fire ext. in engine room unserviceable. Fire ext. was removed. Engine room had sufficient fire ext.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Due 3 May 2005
Resolved 3 May 2005

Fire Fighting › Semiportable CO2 Fire Extinguishers › Approval

Issued 24 March 2005 Resolved

Vessel does not have a semi portable fire extinguisher (B-V extinguisher) or a fixed firefighting system for the engine room.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 21 July 2005
Resolved 21 July 2005
Resolution: Fleetwide Firefighting system upate completed

Accommodation/Occupational Safety

Issued 19 June 1994 Resolved

MARPOL PLACARD NOT POSTED. _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 11 July 1994
Resolved 11 July 1994

Documentation

Issued 19 June 1994 Resolved

VESSEL CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION NOT ON BOARD. _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_ _x001C_

Condition: Unknown
Due 11 July 1994
Resolved 11 July 1994

Unknown

Issued 19 June 1994 Resolved

VESSEL DOES NOT HAVE HAILING PORT ON STERN.

Condition: Unknown
Due 11 July 1994
Resolved 11 July 1994

Navigation

Issued 19 June 1994 Resolved

INLAND NAVIGATION RULEBOOK NOT ONBOARD VESSEL.

Condition: Unknown
Due 11 July 1994
Resolved 11 July 1994

Casualty record · 24

1 November 2006Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2812800

13 January 2008Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3129926

12 March 2008Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3163300

23 June 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3246355

2 June 2009Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3537227

11 June 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3584301

29 June 2010Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3781104

7 August 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 3822875

6 October 2010Major Marine Casualty · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3865145

11 June 2011Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 4043305

14 July 2011Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 4082168

16 August 2011Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4117276

9 January 2012Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4232338

24 April 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 4294762

26 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4452258

20 August 2013Routine · role: Acknowledged Pollution Source · activity 4690759

27 September 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4726642

31 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4744617

2 October 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5002905

13 September 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5721367

16 November 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5764671

5 April 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5850207

21 April 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5860440

17 January 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6612388

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

BILL PEHLER (2006–2019). 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.