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LADONNA RUBIO

LADONNA RUBIO is a 1979 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 1991, most recently in April 2022, along with 16 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2022.

Records from 1991 to 2022. Most recent: inspection, 12 April 2022.

Built
1979
Last inspected
12 April 2022
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WDC4848
177907
Flag
UNITED STATES
367031680
Maury page id
psix-177907

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded11
Years with a record 12 calendar years (1991–2022)
The 19 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 4 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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)49.1 ft × 22.1 ft × 8.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 100 / net 68
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderALBERT ORTIS BOAT BUILDING INC · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portTUSCALOOSA, AL
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 17 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 it100 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
68 - 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

WDC4848MMSI 367031680 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 11 April 2025, expires 8 April 2035
WCT5680MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 July 1995, cancelled 7 January 2006 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WQZ5234MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 29 September 1994, cancelled 30 October 2004 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
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 · 2

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.

ALICE PARKER Towing Vessel · MISLE 140064 · 1 November 2009 · activity 3634890HELOISE Towing Vessel · MISLE 122226 · 2 July 2009 · activity 3529174

Inspection history · 19

12 April 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7429650
8 February 2022 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7393109
13 October 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7332101
26 May 2021 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7247267
7 November 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6576154
7 June 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MARPOL
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4343137
1 November 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3634890
2 July 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3529174
13 October 2006 Uninspected Other · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2799785
5 October 2006 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2794335
19 April 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2342271
24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1977614
23 January 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1522337
18 March 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 31506
18 March 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 111930
7 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 204280
7 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 758112
23 September 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 346278
23 February 1991 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 484816

Deficiency record · 16

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel’s is must have a fire detection system installed to detect fires. The fire detection systems visual and audible indicator in the engine room is hanging from the wires. Reinstall and ensure system is fully operable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 July 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
Vessels fuel shutoff is required 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. Vessels port main diesel engine has fuel cut off that does not fully close the valve and the moussing wire that connects the pull cable is frayed and making contact with an electrical line in that same location. Make cable operable. Starboard generator fuel cable allows the valve to overextend going past the stop and allowing the fuel to flow. Make valve stop operable.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 July 2021
Resolved 23 July 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Starboard generator has exposed alternator belt. Reinstall machinery guard to prevent contact.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 23 July 2021
Resolved 23 July 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such spaces. Vessel has no means to close exhaust serving machinery space.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 19 August 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Dead end wires were found in the engine room.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 9 July 2021 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. Vessels starboard generator has an accumulation of oil on the generator housing and innards. Identify the source of the leak, repair and clean oil saturated areas.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Vessels generator switchboard is missing the positive control switch preventing the port and starboard generators from inadvertently paralleling. Replace the safety control.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of §199.190. Vessels forward life ring has worn reflective tape and markings, and the life ring on the lower starboard house has dry-rotted grab lines. Repair or replace lifebuoys.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
High bilge alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. Vessels bilge system was not visible or audible at the pilothouse operating station. Additional bilge locations were shown in the engine room’s alarm panel, show proper operation of all components of the bilge system and provide visual and audible indications for all required alarms at the operating station.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 19 August 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Enhanced survey programme (ESP)
Issued 9 July 2021 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. Vessels port shaft has excessive packing leakage. Show proper operation of packing gland.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
Vessels forward lower mast headlight is not operational. Stern light is being obstructed by vessels work-boat. Show proper operation of lights.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 19 August 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Rudder angle indicator
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a means to monitor and control the amount of thrust, rudder angle, and (if applicable) direction of thrust, at each operating station. Each towing vessel equipped with rudder(s) must have a means to monitor and control the position of the rudder(s) at each operating station. Vessel does not have means to monitor position of the rudder(s) at operating station.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 September 2021
Resolved 13 October 2021
Resolution: Cleared pending regulatory guidance.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
The vessel shall be equipped with gauges at the machinery location. Port and starboard main diesel engines gauges are not operating as intended. Show proper operation of main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM, Main engine cooling water temperature.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 19 August 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
The vessel shall be equipped with gauges at the machinery location. Vessel doesn’t have a hydraulic steering fluid pressure gauge. Show gauge with proper operation.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Conditions of employment)
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
The employer shall provide an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all crew members. Vessels crew was unaware of the EAP program. Provide EAP services to include education program and training to the crew.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 22 July 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 July 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a means of either a self-priming, power-driven, fixed-fire pump, a fire main, and hoses and nozzles or a portable pump, and hoses and nozzles. Vessel has an installed fixed-fire pump that is not operating properly in order to meet the water deliverability of the regulations. Vessel shall have on board and operational a portable pump that meets the requirements until the vessels fixed system is brought back to proper operation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 9 August 2021
Resolved 19 August 2021
Resolution: Received confirmation from [name withheld] (ITOW) that objective evidence was received and all the deficiencies have been rectified, letter uploaded in documents.

Casualty record · 4

19 April 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2342271
2 July 2009Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3529174
1 November 2009Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · at JACKSON RR BRIDGE · activity 3634890
12 April 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7429650
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

TOUCHSTONE ENERGY (2005–2022). 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.