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BLUEGRASS
- Built
- 1979
- Last inspected
- 24 July 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 9 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
24 July 2025
…with no type recorded18
Deficiencies
9 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
14 calendar years (1997–2025)
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
613613
WDI4898
177413
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-177413
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 shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portEVANSVILLE, IN
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
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
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 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.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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.
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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 3330766Inspection 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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