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.
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Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.5 ft × 22.1 ft × 8.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 109 / net 74
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOUIS G ORTIS BOAT CO · KROTZ SPRINGS LA, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCOVINGTON, KY
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 2 December 2025 · expires 31 December 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 it109 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 74 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
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Inspection history · 18
18 June 2026Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8395619
8 October 2024Examination of Repairs · COI Inspection · Hull Examination
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. STBD aft most hatch missing seal and allowing water ingress.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 23 June 2026
Resolution: STBD aft most hatch missing seal has been replaced. SAT
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Railing, gangway, walkway and means for safe passage
Issued 8 October 2024Resolved
Vessel bulworks are at the knee level and are not adequate for outer rails. Install to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 April 2025
Resolved 8 May 2025
Resolution: Adequate hand rails installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 13 December 2023Resolved
Vessel port shaft sheered off during fleeting operations.
Machinery 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 is restricted from pushing cargo until repairs are complete. Vessel to be towed to Hebron, Kentucky for repairs.
Prove proper repair to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Marine Inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 13 January 2024
Resolved 25 January 2024
Resolution: Inspected new shaft and propellar and received documentation.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 6 October 2022Resolved
Aft fire hose was 100 ft in length. Fire hoses must be commercialy lined and 50ft in length. Replace 100 ft hose with 50 ft hose to the satisfaction of the attending Coast Guard marine inspector.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 6 October 2022
Resolved 6 October 2022
Resolution: 50ft hose onboard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 6 October 2022Resolved
RPM and low lube oil pressure gauge are not operational in the pilot house. The following systems must be equipped with gauges. Repair to the satisfaction of the attend marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 6 November 2022
Resolved 7 October 2022
Resolution: Received objective evidence pilot house gauges repaired.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 6 August 2019Resolved
No drills had been conducted on the GRIFFIN C since August 2019. The new crew that was aboard had not conducted a fire drill or received instruction since reporting aboard. The master must ensure that each crew member who has not participated in the drills required in paragraph (a) of this section and receive the instruction required by paragraph (a) receive a safety orientation within 24 hours of reporting for duty. Marine inspector conducted satisfactory fire drill.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 8 October 2019
Resolved 8 October 2019
Resolution: Marine inspector conducted satisfactory fire drill.
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