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SUE ELLEN

Towing Vessel · Built 1970s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

SUE ELLEN is a 1979 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 38 inspections since 1993, most recently in October 2024, along with 1 deficiency and 14 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2013.

Records from 1993 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 2 October 2024.

Built
1979
Last inspected
2 October 2024
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
38
Deficiencies
1 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
14 investigations · 2005–2013
Inspected with
16 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
615166
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDD6295
MISLE id
178860
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-178860

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations8
…administrative events5
…with no type recorded25
Years with a record 21 calendar years (1993–2024)
The 38 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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.0 ft × 24.1 ft × 9.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 131 / net 89
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOUIS G ORTIS BOAT CO · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1979
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBATON ROUGE, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 8 May 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it131 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
89 - 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspected as a tow unit · 16

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.

CHEM 960 Freight Barge · MISLE 49372 · 7 September 2013 · activity 4722987STUD II Towing Vessel · MISLE 161097 · 20 July 2012 · activity 4391466JACOB KYLE RUSTHOVEN Towing Vessel · MISLE 98451 · 24 June 2012 · activity 4368221ACL 9733B Freight Barge · MISLE 454401 · 8 March 2012 · activity 4258995ACL 99018 Freight Barge · MISLE 487100 · 8 March 2012 · activity 4258995ACBL 3221 Freight Barge · MISLE 168715 · 26 January 2010 · activity 3903671ACBL 3111 Freight Barge · MISLE 177953 · 26 January 2010 · activity 3903671VL 81205 Freight Barge · MISLE 190641 · 26 January 2010 · activity 3903671ACBL 4149 Freight Barge · MISLE 193681 · 26 January 2010 · activity 3903671VL 81428 Freight Barge · MISLE 196043 · 26 January 2010 · activity 3903671TTBL 4109 Freight Barge · MISLE 196664 · 26 January 2010 · activity 3903671M/G 851 Freight Barge · MISLE 194073 · 5 October 2005 · activity 2568711RUBY E Towing Vessel · MISLE 169082 · 29 July 2003 · activity 1862039VL 81425 Freight Barge · MISLE 196040 · 28 April 1994 · activity 163762ACBL 3256 Freight Barge · MISLE 279744 · 28 April 1994 · activity 163762ING127 Freight Barge · MISLE 119634 · 12 November 1993 · activity 98136

Inspection history · 38

2 October 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8013042
3 September 2024 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7994894
20 July 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7747790
13 May 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7196126
5 June 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6971946
26 August 2019 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6795242
4 June 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6702970
4 October 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6555399
10 August 2017 Industry Initiated Exam · Administration · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6236117
4 September 2014 Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4974616
21 May 2014 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4864386
7 September 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4722987
20 July 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4391466
10 July 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4374886
24 June 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4368221
8 March 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4258995
24 October 2011 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4175593
4 May 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4068694
23 June 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3789865
26 January 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3903671
23 July 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3556135
16 May 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3498800
3 May 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3494384
26 July 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3424317
26 November 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3110502
22 November 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3104771
1 April 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2914365
6 October 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2808466
2 August 2006 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2734032
5 October 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2568711
30 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1976206
29 July 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1862039
4 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 95940
12 September 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7486
9 June 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 20777
28 April 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163762
12 November 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 98136
31 August 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 12974

Deficiency record · 1

03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 4 June 2019 Resolved
Approximately 5 gallons of water per hour is entering the engine room through a rupture in the hull in an undetermined location. Vessel is authorized a one time transit to Southwest Shipyard Brady Island. Afterwards the source of the leak must be determined prior to movement. Repairs shall be made to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 4 July 2019
Resolved 5 June 2019
Resolution: Vessel was drydocked and bilges filled with water. No leak was found on the vessel. Company interviews with the crew revealed the source of the leak was a water hose that was left on while cleaning the engine room deck plates.

Casualty record · 14

5 October 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2568711
6 October 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 2808466
22 November 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3104771
26 November 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3110502
26 July 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3424317
3 May 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3494384
16 May 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3498800
26 January 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3903671
23 June 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3789865
4 May 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · 1 injured · activity 4068694
8 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4258995
24 June 2012Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4368221
20 July 2012Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4391466
7 September 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4722987
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. 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.