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RAY ME
RAY ME is a 1979 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 11 inspections since 2012, most recently in May 2026, along with 29 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2012.
Records from 2012 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 27 May 2026.
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 27 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 29 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 1 investigation · 2012
Identity
612555
WDH7935
176445
Flag
UNITED STATES
367653040
Maury page id
psix-176445
Inspections, by type
The 11 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)42.9 ft × 15.4 ft × 9.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 41 / net 28
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHARBOR MARINE CORPORATION · WARREN, RI, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portBRISTOL, RI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 19 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it28 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
41 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
41 - 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 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
WDH7935MMSI 367653040 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 1 January 2025, expires 13 January 2035
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.
Inspection history · 11
27 May 2026
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8374028
11 February 2026
Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8309538
6 June 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8153761
11 June 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7932079
31 July 2023
Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7754892
5 June 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7691967
23 May 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7431272
17 July 2020
Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Examination of Repairs · Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7017724
17 August 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4413557
11 July 2012
DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4375641
9 July 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4374232
Deficiency record · 29
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized lifejacket, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.155, 160.176, or 160.255 for each person on board. Provide one additional life jacket to meet the total complement of persons allowed on board.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Personal equipment
Issued 27 May 2026
Resolved
Personnel dispatched from the vessel or that are working in an area on the exterior of the vessel without rails and guards must wear a lifejacket meeting requirements in 46 CFR 141.340, an immersion suit meeting requirements in 46 CFR 141.350, or a work vest approved by the Commandant under 46 CFR subpart 160.053. When worn at night, the work vest must be equipped with a light that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 141.340(g)(1). Work vests may not be substituted for the lifejackets required by 46 CFR part 141. Provide one additional work vest.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Covers (hatchway-, portable-, tarpaulins, etc.)
Issued 11 February 2026
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Renew the gasket for the overhead escape hatch in the berthing area.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 11 February 2026
Resolved
The sidelights shall be fitted with matt black inboard screens. Paint the shields for the running lights matte black.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 June 2025
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol in the system of each individual who was directly involved in an SMI. Provide approved alcohol testing devices on board.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 6 June 2025
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 fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. Provide adequate means to close the fuel shut off valve in the appropriate position.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 June 2024
Resolved
All crewmembers must be provided with health and safety information and training. Refresher training must be repeated annually and may be conducted over time in modules covering specific topics. Refresher training may be less comprehensive, provided that the information presented is sufficient to provide employees with continued understanding of workplace hazards. The refresher training of persons subject to this subpart must include the information and training prescribed in this section. All training required in this section must be documented in owner or managing operator's records. Provide proof of annual refresher training on the health and safety plan.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Winches & capstans
Issued 7 November 2023
Resolved
Verification of compliance with design standards must include review and analyses of sufficient plans, drawings, schematics, calculations, and other documents to ensure the vessel complies with the standards used. Provide to the Marine Safety Center for approval, diagrams of the structural support for the placement of the winches.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 7 November 2023
Resolved
Verification of compliance with design standards must include review and analyses of sufficient plans, drawings, schematics, calculations, and other documents to ensure the vessel complies with the standards used. Provide to the Marine Safety Center for approval, diagrams of the non-integral keel cooling system.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 5 June 2023
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. WTD gasket is missing section. Replace gasket.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 5 June 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have hoses and nozzles in accordance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section. Hose has small leak. Replace hose.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date nautical publications for the intended voyage. Vessel missing publications.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 23 May 2022
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. WTD dog needs adjustment.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 10 December 2020
Resolved
Alarms and monitoring. The following alarms must be
provided: Low hydraulic steering fluid level. Alarms not installed. Install prior to Initial Certification.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 26 October 2020
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity. Found leak on aft deck IWO back-up tiller. Repair leak by 27OCT20 to satisfaction of attending MI.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 26 October 2020
Resolved
The area of operation for each towing vessel and any necessary operational limits are determined by
the cognizant OCMI. Vessel is restricted to operating in Narragansett Bay inside the COLREGS demarcation line until permanent repairs are made.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - corrosion
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity. Improper repairs made to aft deck of vessel using doubler plate IWO wasted deck. Portion of bulkhead in E/R removed to access space under steps. Provided repair proposal and affect repairs to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector (MI). Prior to Initial Certification.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity. Found leak on overhead in E/R IWO deck by pilot house door. assess damage, make repair proposal and affect repairs to satisfaction of attending MI. Prior to Initial Certification.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Fuel shutoff requirements. The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. No remote control installed or marked.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Guard for generator belt missing. Install.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Alarms and monitoring. The following alarms must be
provided: Main engine low lubricating oil pressure, high cooling water temperature, generator engine low lubricating oil pressure, and Low hydraulic steering fluid level. Alarms not installed. Install.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crewmembers. Provide list of crewmembers enrolled in program.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Fire-detection system requirements. The owner must ensure the following: Each detector, control panel, remote indicator panel, and fire alarm are approved by the under approval series 161.002 or listed by a NRTL. System does not have A circuit-fault detector test-switch, or internal supervision of circuit integrity. No PE Letter or NICET Level IV letter certifying design and installation complies with paragraph (a)(1) through (6) of this section.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard. Dead end cable found in overhead above port MDE. Remove or installed in box.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard. Battery terminal IWO bus bar on stbd side not covered. Cover.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard. Provide documentation showing electric bilge pump design to run under locked rotor conditions.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard. Portable lights installed in E/R overhead. Remove/install permanently wired lights with proper shipboard electrical conductors.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency towing arrangements and procedures
Issued 19 October 2020
Resolved
The owner must ensure the following: Emergency procedures related to the tow have been developed and appropriate training provided to the crew for carrying out their emergency duties. No procedures onboard. Provide.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 27 July 2020
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
Casualty record · 1
9 July 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · at SAKONNET RIVER BRIDGE · activity 4374232
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.
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.