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CAPT. E.S.C.
CAPT. E.S.C. is a 1979 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 1995, most recently in May 2024, along with 11 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2020.
Records from 1995 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 10 May 2024.
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 10 May 2024
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 2 investigations · 2011–2020
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
10 May 2024
…with no type recorded9
Deficiencies
11 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
16 calendar years (1995–2024)
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
not do.
Identity
604527
WDM8803
169124
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-169124
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)58.3 ft × 24.1 ft × 9.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 85 / net 68
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderP & S MARINE BUILDERS & REPAIR CO · MOBILE, AL, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portMOBILE, AL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 22 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it68 - Simplified, Net Ton
85 - Simplified, Gross Ton
85 - Simplified, Gross 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299
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.
VIKING QUEEN Towing Vessel · MISLE 132750 · 7 March 2011 · activity 3962258SHELLEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 186872 · 11 July 2001 · activity 64579SAMANTHA JO Towing Vessel · MISLE 138993 · 7 April 1998 · activity 36945VIRGINIA Towing Vessel · MISLE 155179 · 7 April 1998 · activity 36945BARBARA Towing Vessel · MISLE 167715 · 7 April 1998 · activity 36945JOANNE C Towing Vessel · MISLE 188076 · 7 April 1998 · activity 36945Inspection history · 21
10 May 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7930174
6 May 2024
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7907245
7 November 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7821508
28 April 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7439959
20 August 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7038751
19 August 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7135458
29 May 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6698557
18 September 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6544047
12 December 2017
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6322358
26 August 2013
DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4714378
7 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3962258
30 August 2006
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2763843
9 February 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2289493
8 February 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2288596
30 December 2003
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1984623
11 July 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 64579
22 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 431029
7 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 36945
7 April 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 414611
31 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 752041
22 March 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 196941
Deficiency record · 11
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 142.240 (a) (7)
All fire hoses must be inspected for excessive wear, and subjected to a test pressure equivalent to the maximum service pressure. Fire hose had a leak in it. Repair of replaced fire hose.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
33 CFR 104.400 (C)
The VSP is sensitive security information and must be protected in accordance with 49 CFR part 1520. The VSP was not in a secure, locked location. VSP must be secured.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
33 CFR 104.230 (C) (1)
Exercises must be conducted at least once each calendar year, with no more than 18 months between exercises. There was no record of annual security exercise on board. Provide inspector with copy of last year’s exercise.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 143.245 (b)
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. Pressure vessel relief valves: Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Relief valves for both air compressors were last tested in 2021. Relief valves need to be tested.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 143.205 (a)
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 port air compressor was missing a valve handle. Replace with working valve.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 29 May 2024
Resolved
46 CFR 144.200 (b)
The vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by either the OCMI, or TPO engaged to perform an audit or survey. Vessel had a crack in the bulwark on the bow. Repair in accordance with your proposed repair plan.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 20 August 2020
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of the persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions.
While shifting barges, VSL hit a shoal area resulting in the rudder being pushed into the propeller(damage to the rudder and propeller)
VSL is to effect repairs, have TPO/ABS survey and test the VSL (Sea Trials)and submit all reports to the attending Marine Inspector. Vsl shall not move until deficiency is rectified.
46CFR143.205(a)
60C
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Reports of non-conf., accidents & hazardous occur.
Issued 20 August 2020
Resolved
The functional requirements of a TSMS include: Procedures for reporting accidents and non-conformities.
On 19AUG20 at 1330 VSL hit a shoal while shifting barges at mm 103 Westwego, resulting in rudder(steering) and propeller( propulsion) damage. VSL did not report the incident until 1400 20AUG20.
VSL must submit TSMS reporting procedures showing appropriate compliance and which incidents need to be reported.
VSL shall not move until documentation of TSMS reporting procedures are shown to the attending Marine Inspector
46CFR138.215(c)
60C
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Navigation Lights
Issued 22 July 1999
Resolved
TOWING LIGHTS NOT OF PROPER TYPE TO MEET INTENSITY REQUIREMENTS.
Lifesaving › Lifebuoys › Serviceable
Issued 22 July 1999
Resolved
LIFERINGS ON DECK WERE WASTED BEYOND REPAIR.
Lifesaving
Issued 7 April 1998
Resolved
The vessel's operator, Plimsoll Marine, allowed the vessel's master to remain on watch longer than the maximum 12 hours in a 24 period. Upon review of the vessel's master deck logbook it has been determined that the master was on watch for 16hrs and 45min in a 24 hour period.
Casualty record · 2
7 March 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 2 injured · activity 3962258
19 August 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7135458
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.
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.