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GERALD SMITH
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 16 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 26 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
16 June 2026
…with no type recorded19
Deficiencies
26 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
20 calendar years (1998–2026)
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
not do.
Identity
608212
WDM7712
172473
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-172473
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)59.6 ft × 21.8 ft × 8.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 77 / net 61
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOUIS G ORTIS BOAT CO INC · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portLOUISIANA, MO
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 13 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it77 - Simplified, Gross Ton
61 - Simplified, Net Ton
61 - Simplified, 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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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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 · 13
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.
KENNY EADS Towing Vessel · MISLE 177968 · 17 July 2020 · activity 7012357AEP 7443 Freight Barge · MISLE 1104665 · 17 July 2020 · activity 7012357T13845 Freight Barge · MISLE 437569 · 3 June 2019 · activity 6703334ACL 01113 Freight Barge · MISLE 29112 · 3 April 2014 · activity 4840155ABIGAIL ROSE Towing Vessel · MISLE 157042 · 3 April 2014 · activity 4840155GEORGE LEAVELL Towing Vessel · MISLE 197344 · 6 February 2011 · activity 3940210GD 891 Freight Barge · MISLE 343022 · 30 January 2008 · activity 3150587MM 3528 Freight Barge · MISLE 585519 · 13 July 2002 · activity 1653971M M 3579 Tank Barge · MISLE 30786 · 29 May 2001 · activity 36235MM 3527 Freight Barge · MISLE 26303 · 19 April 2001 · activity 23951MM-3525 Freight Barge · MISLE 10042 · 7 June 2000 · activity 180722MC 101 Freight Barge · MISLE 43044 · 9 February 1999 · activity 28725ACL 9215 Freight Barge · MISLE 378502 · 9 February 1999 · activity 28725Inspection history · 29
16 June 2026
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8382131
11 April 2025
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8109656
6 February 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7857950
7 March 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7647465
11 April 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7409784
22 April 2021
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7189878
17 July 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7012357
11 October 2019
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Peoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6890873
7 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6768907
3 June 2019
Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6702619
3 June 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6703334
3 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4840155
12 September 2013
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4714307
6 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3940210
22 July 2009
Administration
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3543538
30 January 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3150587
26 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2732885
1 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1740997
5 January 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1730788
6 November 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Dauphin Island · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1702334
13 July 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1653971
14 June 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1631935
29 May 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 36235
19 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 23951
3 December 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Pensacola · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1516585
7 June 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 180722
18 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 139693
9 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 28725
19 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 120641
Deficiency record · 26
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Electrical devices
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Found microwave in galley had cord that was melted. Prove to the attending marine inspector that the microwave does not present an electrical fire hazard.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 April 2022
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 installed in the fuel piping directly outside of the fuel oil supply tank. The remote fuel shutoff valves are connected to the fuel oil supply tank via a non-metallic flexible hose. Prove to the attending inspector that the remote operated fuel shutoff valves are hard piped to the fuel tank. Allowed seven (07) days to affect repairs.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
The records of inspections and tests of fire-detection systems must be recorded in the TVR with specifying information. No annual fire detection system servicing report was onboard. Prove to the attending marine inspector that the fire detection system had annual servicing completed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 11 April 2022
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: main engine RPM and auxiliary generator engine RPM. The main and generator engines did not have RPM gauges in the engine room. Prove to the attending inspector that there are gauges showing engine (main and generator) RPMs in the machinery location.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must maintain bilge spaces free of excessive buildup of flammable and combustible liquids.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must minimize fire hazard caused by excessive buildup of oil on generator casings, steering motors, and engine room exhaust fans.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must display correct vessel name on ITV and onboard skiff.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must have a 40-B portable fire extinguisher located near the storage cabinet for flammable or combustible materials.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must have low hydraulic level alarm for steering system.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must repair remote fuel shutoff.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must ensure fire main and pump are capable of producing adequate pressure.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must install lagging on exhaust manifolds of both generators.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must ensure fuel filters have flame bowls properly installed and free of fuel accumulation.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must have a means to alarm for high water temperature on port main diesel engine.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must lockout/tagout installed bilge pumping system if not in use.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must seal gap between engine room exhaust stack soft patches and second deck.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must provide proof of state registration for skiff.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage treatment plant
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must secure sewage discharge valve locate in engine room.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must display EAP hot line number in common area visible to all crew-members.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must replace broken housing on lower stern towing light prior to conducting towing ops.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must remove all around red light above green sidelight.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 11 February 2020
Resolved
Vessel must ensure guarding over port shaft is properly secured.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Water level indicator
Issued 3 June 2019
Resolved
Bilge monitoring system was not functional.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 3 June 2019
Resolved
Vessel was not doing navigation assessments prior to getting underway nor did they have any records of doing them.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 3 June 2019
Resolved
No records for any lifesaving tests and inspection were conducted or on vessel .
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 June 2019
Resolved
All of the vessels lifebuoys were missing the vessels name and retro tape.
Recorded names · 2
LES LIMESTONE (2002–2011), LIBERTY (2014–2019). 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.