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MARTIN EXPRESS
MARTIN EXPRESS is a 1979 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 40 inspections since 1992, most recently in April 2026, along with 10 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2013 and 2024.
Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 13 April 2026.
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 13 April 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 10 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2013–2024
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
13 April 2026
…with no type recorded24
Deficiencies
10 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
23 calendar years (1992–2026)
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
612130
8644448
WDB3169
176063
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-176063
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)55.4 ft × 22.0 ft × 8.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 101 / net 69
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderEYMARD & SONS SHIPYD INC · HARVEY, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portHOUSTON, TX
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it69 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
101 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
101 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), 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.
Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 12
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.
MGM 101 Tank Barge · MISLE 40850 · 11 December 2024 · activity 8064054SIM 3 Tank Barge · MISLE 50793 · 14 June 2018 · activity 6444356MGM 102 Tank Barge · MISLE 403837 · 14 June 2018 · activity 6444356CAPT FRANK STALLINGS Towing Vessel · MISLE 1323177 · 14 June 2018 · activity 6444356MGM 102 Tank Barge · MISLE 403837 · 14 December 2013 · activity 4769586MGM 101 Tank Barge · MISLE 40850 · 30 September 2011 · activity 4194061VPF 403 B Tank Barge · MISLE 52475 · 3 November 2001 · activity 77893DEXTER PORCHE Towing Vessel · MISLE 126161 · 3 November 2001 · activity 77893MGM 102 Tank Barge · MISLE 403837 · 3 November 2001 · activity 77893MGM 502 Tank Barge · MISLE 429921 · 12 March 1997 · activity 111125MGM 2001 Tank Barge · MISLE 44345 · 8 March 1993 · activity 172524MGM 2002 Tank Barge · MISLE 45386 · 8 March 1993 · activity 172524MGM 401 Tank Barge · MISLE 48333 · 17 December 1992 · activity 78719MGM 402 Tank Barge · MISLE 48334 · 17 December 1992 · activity 78719MGM 2002 Tank Barge · MISLE 45386 · 18 March 1992 · activity 142968M/V MARY DUPRE Towing Vessel · MISLE 128978 · 18 March 1992 · activity 142968Inspection history · 40
13 April 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8347046
19 November 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8276899
11 December 2024
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8064054
8 March 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7408270
21 May 2021
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7202944
12 November 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7094045
20 March 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6930391
22 August 2019
Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6791858
21 August 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6797204
4 August 2019
In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6802843
6 December 2018
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6595423
14 June 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6444356
22 February 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6359904
22 June 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5160553
14 December 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4769586
30 September 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4194061
15 July 2011
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4082704
7 August 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2739260
13 April 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MIDET EAST BANK DETAIL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2332858
30 August 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2181457
16 March 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2025818
3 November 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 77893
30 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 213369
27 June 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 212960
2 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 426117
4 January 1999
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 807654
10 November 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 808959
18 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 706596
18 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 204235
18 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 416564
21 October 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 409223
12 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 111125
12 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 401497
30 October 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 493170
16 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 669583
10 September 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 452171
17 August 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 437945
8 March 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 172524
17 December 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 78719
18 March 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 142968
Deficiency record · 10
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 22 August 2019
Resolved
Vessel discoved 1-1/2" hole in the lower/bow slope of the barge impairing the water tight intergrity.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 August 2019
Resolved
Machinery and electrical 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 reported a reduction of propulsion to the port engine in the vacinity of Bayport, TX while transiting south through Houston Ship Channel bound for Galveston, TX. Vessel secured engine and will return to La Porte, TX to be attended by TPO for repairs.
Vessel will provide the technician's report attesting to proper repair and cuase of the reduction in propulsion to the port engine.
Vessel shall rectify deficiency listed aboce to the satisfaction of the U.S. Coast Guard or TPO report prior to returning vessel back to operations.
// 466 CFR 143.205(a)
Unknown
Issued 10 November 1998
Resolved
RECOMMEND THAT THE NAME AND HAILING PORT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE STERN OF THE VESSEL.
Engineering
Issued 10 November 1998
Resolved
PLACE MACHINERY GUARDS ON ALL ROTATING MACHINERY IN THE ENGINE ROOM.
Unknown
Issued 10 November 1998
Resolved
RECOMMENDED THAT THE NAME OF THE VESSEL BE STENCILED ON THE BOTH LIFEBOUYS.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 18 June 1998
Resolved
NAME OF VESSEL NOT ON BOW.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 18 June 1998
Resolved
NAME AND HAILING PORT NOT ON STERN.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 18 June 1998
Resolved
VESSELS MARINE SANITATION DEVICE'S OVERBOARD DISCHARGE VALVE WAS LEFT OPEN THUS BY-PASSING THE MSD AND DISCHARGING RAW SEWAGE, ISSUED NOV #TK00099806.
Documentation
Issued 18 June 1998
Resolved
OPERATOR DOES NOT HAVE A RESTRICTED RADIO OPERATOR LICENSE.
Lifesaving
Issued 18 June 1998
Resolved
LIFE RING BOUYS ON BOARD ARE WORN AND NOT SERVICEABLE.
Casualty record · 4
14 December 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4769586
14 June 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6444356
21 August 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6797204
11 December 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8064054
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.