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BLUEGRASS

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named BLUEGRASS

BLUEGRASS is a 1979 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 1997, most recently in July 2025, along with 9 deficiencies and 3 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2014.

Records from 1997 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 24 July 2025.

Built
1979
Last inspected
24 July 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
29
Deficiencies
9 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
3 investigations · 2008–2014
Inspected with
24 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
613613
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDI4898
MISLE id
177413
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367703210
Maury page id
psix-177413

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations6
…administrative events5
…with no type recorded18
Years with a record 14 calendar years (1997–2025)
The 29 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)55.8 ft × 24.1 ft × 9.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 129 / net 87
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 shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portEVANSVILLE, IN
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 29 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 it129 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
87 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net 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

WDI4898MMSI 367703210 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 August 2025, expires 14 November 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.

Inspected as a tow unit · 24

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.

JAMES E. ANDERSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 88899 · 4 May 2015 · activity 5117796IRENE E Towing Vessel · MISLE 200066 · 4 May 2015 · activity 5117796T13826 Freight Barge · MISLE 437545 · 4 May 2015 · activity 5117796IN075173 Freight Barge · MISLE 869954 · 4 May 2015 · activity 5117796ROBERTA TABOR Towing Vessel · MISLE 139879 · 15 February 2014 · activity 4801166ART 468 Freight Barge · MISLE 166168 · 15 February 2014 · activity 4801166L.T. ELMORE Towing Vessel · MISLE 182035 · 15 February 2014 · activity 4801166RONALD L LOUGHMILLER Towing Vessel · MISLE 133953 · 24 January 2014 · activity 4790104L.T. ELMORE Towing Vessel · MISLE 182035 · 24 January 2014 · activity 4790104AEP MARINER Towing Vessel · MISLE 930436 · 10 April 2010 · activity 3715805MM-9708 Freight Barge · MISLE 2454 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766ACL 01163 Freight Barge · MISLE 40219 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766SHEILA K BARGER Towing Vessel · MISLE 143910 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766AT 708B Freight Barge · MISLE 192931 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766XL 357 Freight Barge · MISLE 193874 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766ING1441 Freight Barge · MISLE 195053 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766ING1370 Freight Barge · MISLE 214167 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766ING1373 Freight Barge · MISLE 214209 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766IN906400 Freight Barge · MISLE 342405 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766GOPV 16B Freight Barge · MISLE 461083 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766ACL 9907B Freight Barge · MISLE 489537 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766ART35675 Freight Barge · MISLE 499731 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766ACL 06624 Freight Barge · MISLE 807227 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766IN075415 Freight Barge · MISLE 870691 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766EMS 19C Freight Barge · MISLE 1001147 · 14 September 2008 · activity 3330766

Inspection history · 29

24 July 2025 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8194351
15 July 2022 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7485717
16 May 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 7451859
23 March 2022 TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7412989
22 December 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7371497
13 July 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7255494
30 June 2019 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6732229
17 November 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5766665
4 May 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5117796
15 February 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4801166
24 January 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4790104
14 January 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3934131
26 May 2010 Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3755636
10 April 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3715805
9 February 2010 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3684013
14 September 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3330766
19 June 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3241542
3 June 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3228773
20 October 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2804585
24 August 2005 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2478424
2 June 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2086037
14 April 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2044041
4 December 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 209989
4 December 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 769139
11 April 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 659150
4 April 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 21152
29 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 769164
16 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 195892
30 July 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 406600

Deficiency record · 9

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Drainage
Issued 25 July 2025 Resolved
All accessible interior spaces to ensure that they are adequately ventilated and drained, and maintained and operate as intended. Pilot house AC not properly installed allowing for accumulation of water inside pilot house and down to 2nd deck.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 August 2025
Resolution: Received TPO report clearing def
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 25 July 2025 Resolved
ITV must be maintained and operated to minimize fire hazards. No flammable/ combustible liquids may be stowed in any accommodation, control, or service area. Oil stored on 1st deck crew area.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 August 2025
Resolution: TPO provided report of def correction.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Cleanliness
Issued 24 July 2025 Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards. Mold found 2nd deck shower room.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 1 August 2025
Resolution: TPO report provided documenting removal of mold in called out areas. Report attached.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 24 July 2025 Resolved
The owner or managing operator must implement procedures to identify and mitigate health and safety hazards. Only head on VSL not operational. Missing burn pan for incinerator toilet.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 July 2025
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 24 July 2025 Resolved
All accessible interior spaces to ensure that they are adequately ventilated and drained, maintained and operate as intended. Incinerator toilet not properly vented.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 24 July 2025
Resolution: Corrected on the spot.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 24 July 2025 Resolved
ITV must be maintained and operated to minimize fire hazards. No more than 19 liters (five gallons) of flammable liquids may be stowed in any machinery space. The flammable liquids must be in containers of 3.8 liters (one gallon) or less. Each portable container of flammable or combustible liquid used for portable auxiliary equipment must be stowed in a paint locker or an open location designated by the master.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 1 August 2025
Resolution: TPO provided evidence to clear def.
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company verification, review and evaluation
Issued 24 July 2025 Resolved
VSL required to complete external survey by TPO and notify local OCMI for attendance as deemed necessary.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 September 2025
Resolution: Received TPO report cleasring def
15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Company verification, review and evaluation
Issued 24 July 2025 Resolved
Management audit required to include notification of local OCMI for attendance as deemed necessary.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 12 September 2025
Resolution: Received TPO report clearing def
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 30 June 2019 Resolved
Starboard flanking rudder cylinder failed during pre-check resulting in a spill of hydraulic oil into the Ohio River. Replace starboard flanking rudder cylinder. As the port and starboard flanking rudders are linked, the vessel will be allowed to continue to operate using only the port flanking rudder cylinder until the starboard flanking rudder cylinder is replaced.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 July 2019
Resolved 8 July 2019
Resolution: TPO provided report to clear deficiency.

Casualty record · 3

14 September 2008Routine · role: Sighted in Area · at WILLIAM H. NATCHER BRIDGE · activity 3330766
14 January 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3934131
24 January 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4790104
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.