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A. W. BAYER

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named A. W. BAYER

A. W. BAYER is a 1979 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 34 inspections since 1998, most recently in May 2026, along with 6 deficiencies and 14 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2025.

Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 5 May 2026.

Built
1979
Last inspected
5 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
34
Deficiencies
6 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
14 investigations · 2008–2025
Inspected with
28 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
613084
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDP2241
MISLE id
176926
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368334510
Maury page id
psix-176926

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations8
…administrative events8
…with no type recorded18
Years with a record 21 calendar years (1998–2026)
The 34 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)48.8 ft × 22.0 ft × 6.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 87 / net 59
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMARINE BUILDERS INC · CLARKSVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Direct
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portMT VERNON, IN
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 19 December 2025 · 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 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

WDP2241MMSI 368334510 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 September 2023, expires 21 September 2033
WDH6788MMSI 367641620 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 September 2014, cancelled 7 December 2024
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 · 28

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.

AI 527 Tank Barge · MISLE 448905 · 19 August 2025 · activity 8231564KIRBY 28060 Tank Barge · MISLE 666436 · 19 August 2025 · activity 8231564KIRBY 29064 Tank Barge · MISLE 1429103 · 19 August 2025 · activity 8231564MISS SHEILA Towing Vessel · MISLE 190500 · 8 October 2024 · activity 8016819MARY ELLEN JONES Towing Vessel · MISLE 88215 · 17 April 2021 · activity 7177213IN017425 Freight Barge · MISLE 24970 · 11 March 2017 · activity 6110096ARTHUR J CARSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 127675 · 11 March 2017 · activity 6110096LALEH H Towing Vessel · MISLE 176851 · 11 March 2017 · activity 6110096OR 6201 Freight Barge · MISLE 371466 · 11 March 2017 · activity 6110096OR 6234 Freight Barge · MISLE 377678 · 11 March 2017 · activity 6110096IN155460 Freight Barge · MISLE 1345874 · 11 March 2017 · activity 6110096ELSIE JANE Towing Vessel · MISLE 111330 · 25 March 2016 · activity 5847880CHARLES SOUTHERN Towing Vessel · MISLE 95164 · 16 March 2014 · activity 4817407H.B. STEWART Towing Vessel · MISLE 191843 · 16 March 2014 · activity 4817407C847 Freight Barge · MISLE 296864 · 16 March 2014 · activity 4817407IN995437 Freight Barge · MISLE 491408 · 16 March 2014 · activity 4817407MARTY B Towing Vessel · MISLE 205507 · 14 May 2012 · activity 4314103ALEXA CLAIRE Towing Vessel · MISLE 207621 · 14 May 2012 · activity 4314103LF 515 Freight Barge · MISLE 408000 · 14 May 2012 · activity 4314103TOM FRAZIER Towing Vessel · MISLE 171070 · 7 March 2011 · activity 3959590ALEXA CLAIRE Towing Vessel · MISLE 207621 · 7 March 2011 · activity 3959590TITLETOWN Towing Vessel · MISLE 81285 · 9 January 2011 · activity 3923917MEM 2429 Freight Barge · MISLE 444411 · 9 January 2011 · activity 3923917RICH MCCARTY Towing Vessel · MISLE 150967 · 24 September 2010 · activity 3859448LF 108 B Freight Barge · MISLE 404336 · 24 September 2010 · activity 3859448MAX A. FLETCHER Towing Vessel · MISLE 94663 · 22 June 2008 · activity 3244188MARGARET ANN Towing Vessel · MISLE 121803 · 22 June 2008 · activity 3244188ING 2035 Freight Barge · MISLE 428781 · 22 June 2008 · activity 3244188ING 2195 Freight Barge · MISLE 471119 · 22 June 2008 · activity 3244188

Inspection history · 34

5 May 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8367077
19 August 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8231564
27 May 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8134983
22 April 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8116950
4 February 2025 TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8072815
8 October 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8016819
16 August 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7982608
23 June 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7721570
16 March 2022 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7413114
16 March 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7507516
17 April 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7177213
31 July 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7020896
15 June 2020 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7000440
20 April 2020 TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6941369
13 March 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6642627
11 March 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6110096
8 October 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6045881
30 September 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6026371
25 March 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5847880
16 March 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4817407
27 February 2014 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4809774
31 October 2013 Administration · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4745402
14 May 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4314103
7 March 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3959590
9 January 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3923917
24 September 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3859448
10 July 2009 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3535597
22 June 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3244188
31 July 2007 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3012894
4 July 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2414213
18 April 2005 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2337957
7 June 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2091077
18 February 1998 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1114562
15 January 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 776375

Deficiency record · 6

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 16 March 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. The vessel reported an issue with the vessel's steering pump. Prove proper operation of the vessel's steering system. This requirement may be cleared by the vessel's TPO in accordance with the vessel's TSMS.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 March 2022
Resolved 17 March 2022
Resolution: Deficiency cleared to the satisfaction of the TPO.
Navigation
Issued 15 January 1998 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE CURRENT CHARTS OF OPERATING AREA.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 January 1998
Resolved 15 January 1998
Navigation
Issued 15 January 1998 Resolved
VESSELS MASTHEAD LIGHT WAS INOPERABLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 January 1998
Resolved 15 January 1998
Navigation
Issued 15 January 1998 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A WHITE STERN LIGHT (VESSEL LENGTH >12 METERS).
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 January 1998
Resolved 15 January 1998
Fire Fighting
Issued 15 January 1998 Resolved
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ON VESSEL WERE NOT PROPERLY MOUNTED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 January 1998
Resolved 15 January 1998
Engineering
Issued 15 January 1998 Resolved
NO FLAME SCREENS IN #1 & #2 ON STARBOARD SIDE FUEL VENTS, AND #1 ON THE PORT SIDE ALSO MISSING.
Condition: Unknown
Due 15 January 1998
Resolved 15 January 1998

Casualty record · 14

22 June 2008Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 3244188
24 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 3859448
9 January 2011Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 3923917
7 March 2011Routine · role: Sighted in Area · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3959590
14 May 2012Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 4314103
16 March 2014Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4817407
25 March 2016Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 5847880
30 September 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 6026371
8 October 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · 1 injured · activity 6045881
11 March 2017Routine · role: Sighted in Area · at U.S. 41 DUAL BRIDGES · activity 6110096
13 March 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6642627
17 April 2021Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 7177213
16 March 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7507516
19 August 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8231564
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.