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CAROLINE FRANCES

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named CAROLINE FRANCES · CROSBY MARINE TRANSPORTATION, LLC operator of record, 2023

CAROLINE FRANCES is a 1979 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 48 inspections since 1992, most recently in January 2026, along with 1 deficiency, 3 operational controls and 13 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2025.

Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 23 January 2026.

Built
1979
Last inspected
23 January 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
48
Deficiencies
1 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
13 investigations · 2002–2025
Inspected with
9 other vessels
Also recorded as
3 other names

Identity

US Official No.
607444
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDF5912
MISLE id
171779
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367468610
Maury page id
psix-171779

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations10
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded34
Years with a record 25 calendar years (1992–2026)
The 48 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)61.5 ft × 26.0 ft × 9.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 149 / net 101
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSHERMAN SHIPYARD INC · PANAMA CITY, FL, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 3 September 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 it149 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
101 - 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

WDF5912MMSI 367468610 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 23 July 2020, expires 9 October 2030
WDD3896MMSI 367137780 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 1 September 2006, cancelled 20 January 2011
WDC4067MMSI 367018590 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 16 February 2005, cancelled 18 April 2015
WTR2648MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 March 1997, cancelled 20 May 2007
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 · 9

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.

SEATIGER Towing Vessel · MISLE 135401 · 16 December 2009 · activity 3660477SEATIGER Towing Vessel · MISLE 135401 · 15 December 2009 · activity 3660524LUCKY D Towing Vessel · MISLE 106371 · 16 June 2006 · activity 2685086APL 58 Public Vessel, Unclassified · MISLE 837253 · 16 June 2006 · activity 2685086TCC-28 Freight Barge · MISLE 47723 · 5 April 2006 · activity 2652327ELLA BEYEL Freight Barge · MISLE 48490 · 5 April 2006 · activity 2652327TCC-28 Freight Barge · MISLE 47723 · 27 March 2006 · activity 2633079ELLA BEYEL Freight Barge · MISLE 48490 · 27 March 2006 · activity 2633079NTC 35 Freight Barge · MISLE 243346 · 10 November 2005 · activity 2532307ARIES Towing Vessel · MISLE 129928 · 16 May 2003 · activity 1797835129 Freight Barge · MISLE 238531 · 25 May 2000 · activity 133830BARGE NO. 120 Freight Barge · MISLE 371462 · 17 February 1992 · activity 172081

Inspection history · 48

23 January 2026 ISM SMC Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8299031
18 July 2025 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8189006
10 April 2025 Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8110117
10 April 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8111358
24 June 2024 In-Service Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7941702
14 June 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7714761
27 March 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7657897
12 April 2021 MTSA Verification · Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7153540
1 September 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5232747
25 June 2014 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4900733
11 June 2014 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4887303
5 February 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4528826
25 September 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Pascagoula · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4450630
9 March 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3700255
16 December 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3660477
15 December 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3660524
24 June 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sand Key · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3246581
11 June 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Key West · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2958309
9 June 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Marathon · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2956209
16 June 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2685086
18 April 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2724240
5 April 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2652327
27 March 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2633079
21 March 2006 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2607279
8 January 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2566263
10 November 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2532307
5 November 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector North Carolina · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2540573
20 September 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CAPSTAN (WYTL 65601) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2501452
2 January 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2317277
8 September 2004 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2190392
16 May 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1797835
1 April 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1767104
9 December 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1716856
9 December 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1726264
18 November 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1706970
9 November 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1716665
10 October 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1699116
22 June 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 48257
17 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 199427
17 August 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 756248
25 May 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 133830
3 January 2000 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 811709
27 June 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 29896
8 June 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 64110
16 January 1997 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1106117
20 April 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 660836
29 March 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 169095
17 February 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 172081

Deficiency record · 1

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 10 April 2025 Resolved
Propulsion machinery must be maintained to ensure proper operation, be suitable for route and service, and have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. Vessel's air hose to its throttle control failed causing loss of propulsion. Vessel is authorized deadship tow to her yard for repairs. Effect permanent repair to the satisfaction of the TPO.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 17 April 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced the air valve that parted, and completed repairs to crows nest to the satisfaction of the attending ABS surveyor.

Casualty record · 13

10 October 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1699116
9 December 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1726264
1 April 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1767104
2 January 2005Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 2317277
5 November 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2540573
10 November 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2532307
27 March 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 2633079
5 April 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at MOREHEAD CITY HIGH RISE BRIDGE · activity 2652327
16 June 2006Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · at BERKLEY · activity 2685086
11 June 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2958309
15 December 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at KROTZ SPRINGS RAILROAD BRIDGE · activity 3660524
16 December 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at MELVILLE RAILROAD BRIDGE · activity 3660477
10 April 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at BAYOU DULARGE BRIDGE · activity 8111358
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 · 3

JAMES RIVER STAR (2002–2003), NANCY B (2005–2006), MR WAYNE (2007–2009). 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.