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LION

LION is a 1979 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 61 inspections since 1986, most recently in May 2026, along with 17 deficiencies and 7 casualty investigations between 2006 and 2024.

Records from 1986 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 May 2026.

Built
1979
Last inspected
11 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WDR3333
176590
Flag
UNITED STATES
368171880
Maury page id
psix-176590

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded43
Years with a record 26 calendar years (1986–2026)
The 61 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)54.3 ft × 22.0 ft × 7.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 87 / net 59
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCRUMPLER'S SHIPBUILDING · ORANGE, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portCHARLESTON, WV
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 22 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it59 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
87 - 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

WDR3333MMSI 368171880 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 July 2026, expires 25 July 2036
WDL8679MMSI 368171880 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 1 December 2020, cancelled 20 July 2026
WTE9527MMSI 366941840 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 13 March 2018, cancelled 11 June 2021
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 · 12

Inspection history · 61

11 May 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8371001
10 July 2025 DAPI Audit · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8182409
16 September 2024 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8003868
16 September 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8089255
22 November 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7598306
29 July 2022 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7519851
8 July 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7566924
1 March 2021 TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7138011
16 October 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Huntington · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7078354
2 February 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6957143
16 September 2019 Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6813270
5 July 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6467621
11 June 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6448475
15 May 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6415181
18 May 2016 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5907444
23 May 2013 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4599071
22 March 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4554312
20 October 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4468796
24 September 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4449391
11 June 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4341263
9 December 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4204759
27 September 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4155638
28 July 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4097249
1 March 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3954763
26 December 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3916277
22 November 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3897172
7 September 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3843800
29 July 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3809758
16 June 2010 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3767934
14 June 2010 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3767144
10 June 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3762793
4 June 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3758321
16 April 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3717978
7 April 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3711448
7 April 2010 Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3712817
3 February 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3675077
9 December 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3647803
7 September 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3588642
26 May 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3486963
14 March 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3433390
17 December 2008 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3391484
16 December 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3385008
4 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3124810
13 August 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3026983
4 June 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2951697
1 November 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2855663
14 July 2004 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2132525
30 January 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1999100
9 January 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982011
7 January 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982369
6 January 2004 Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1976352
26 December 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1970332
9 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1962509
8 July 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 21672
25 October 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 283820
29 March 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 427025
29 January 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 535218
28 January 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 439887
27 February 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 89550
24 September 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 149799
16 December 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 313540

Deficiency record · 17

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 16 September 2024 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 experienced loss of propulsion from the starboard main engine. Repair starboard main engine to the satisfaction of TPO.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 16 October 2024
Resolved 17 September 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 July 2022 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Port side propulsion shaft reduction gear coupling bolts sheered. Repair/replace as required and conduct operational test prior to conducting operations. Vessel authorized to be towed from current location to CTC Georgetown facility in Georgetown, PA for repairs. Vessel shall: -Notify MSU Pittsburgh OCMI prior to departing current location and upon arrival at CTC Georgetown. -conduct regular rounds of the vessel -stage de-watering pump/s incase required -have plugging kit readily available onboard This deficiency shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the TPO. The vessel TPO shall notify the MSU Pittsburgh OCMI within 72 hours of clearing the deficiency in accordance with CG-CVC Policy Letter 17-10.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 5 August 2022
Resolution: Received TPO Closeout with objective evidence.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 30 January 2004 Resolved
Breaker panel with two covers missing. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Circuit Breaker
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2004
Resolved 2 February 2004
Resolution: Received statement from [name withheld] at Buffalo Marine attesting that Rio Electric came on board and corrected electrical deficiencies.
Electrical › Electrical Distribution System (service)
Issued 30 January 2004 Resolved
Junction box open with wires hanging out. Wires were spliced with covers. Covers were not taped to prevent faling off and exposing wires. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Wiring
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2004
Resolved 2 February 2004
Resolution: Received statement from [name withheld] at Buffalo Marine attesting that Rio Electric came on board and corrected electrical deficiencies.
Documentation › Manuals/Policy Documentation
Issued 30 January 2004 Resolved
Transfer procedures did not contain line diagram of vessel's system. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Transfer Procedures
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 March 2004
Resolved 2 February 2004
Resolution: Received letter from [name withheld] from Buffalo Marine attesting that diagram has been placed with transfer procedures.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Cooking Systems › CNG System Requirements
Issued 25 October 2000 Resolved
VESSEL HAD NO STERN LIGHT. 33 USC 2024(i)
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 November 2000
Resolved 13 November 2006
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Cooking Systems › CNG System Requirements
Issued 25 October 2000 Resolved
VESSEL HAD NO EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. 46 C.F.R. 16.401
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 November 2000
Resolved 13 November 2006
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 29 March 1999 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE LOCAL NOTICES TO MARINERS ON BOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 April 1999
Resolved 9 November 2006
Fire Fighting › Automatic Sprinkler System › Connection to Fire Main
Issued 29 March 1999 Resolved
VESSEL HAD 06 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS THAT HAD NOT BEEN SERVICED IN THEPAST YEAR.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 March 1999
Resolved 9 November 2006
Lifesaving
Issued 29 March 1999 Resolved
01 LIFE RING NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 March 1999
Resolved 29 March 1999
Lifesaving
Issued 29 March 1999 Resolved
PFD NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 29 March 1999
Resolved 29 March 1999
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 29 March 1999 Resolved
COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST OUTDATED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 April 1999
Resolved 9 November 2006
Documentation
Issued 16 December 1986 Resolved
PROVIDE OFFICERS LICENSES ON BOARD PRIOR TO OPERATION OF VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 December 1986
Resolved 16 December 1986
Documentation
Issued 16 December 1986 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR67.45-23. DOCUMENT ON BOARD HAD EXPIRED 28FEB86. HOUVD MAILED NEW VALIDATION STICKER TO OWNERS FEB86 AND OWNERS FAILED TO PLACE ON BOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 December 1986
Resolved 16 December 1986
Navigation
Issued 16 December 1986 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A COPY OF THE INLAND NAVIGATION RULES OF THE ROAD ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR88.05.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 December 1986
Resolved 16 December 1986
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 16 December 1986 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE AN OPERABLE TYPE III MSD ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR159.7. VESSELS TYPE III MSD OVERBOARD DISCHARGE WAS OBSERVED IN OPEN POSITION ALLOWING RAW UNTREATED SEWAGE TO BE DISCHARGED DIRECTLY OVERBOARD FROM THE VESSELS INSTALLED TOILET.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 December 1986
Resolved 16 December 1986
Construction/Loadline
Issued 16 December 1986 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE THE NAME AND HAILING PORT ON THE STERN OF THE VESSEL ASREQUIRED BY 46CFR67.15-3.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 December 1986
Resolved 16 December 1986

Casualty record · 7

1 November 2006Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2855663
4 January 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3124810
16 December 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3385008
7 April 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3711448
11 June 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 6448475
8 July 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7566924
16 September 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8089255
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 · 1

SAN MIGUEL (2006–2018). 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.