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NIKKI JO C
NIKKI JO C is a 1980 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 21 inspections since 2000, most recently in July 2025, along with 28 deficiencies and 5 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2019.
Records from 2000 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 23 July 2025.
- Built
- 1980
- Last inspected
- 23 July 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 28 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 5 investigations · 2004–2019
Identity
620480
WBA5546
183712
Flag
UNITED STATES
367127830
Maury page id
psix-183712
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded9
Years with a record
14 calendar years (2000–2025)
The 21 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)56.0 ft × 23.0 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 88 / net 60
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderACADIANA SHIPBUILDING COR · NEW IBERIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1980
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portDELTAVILLE, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 2 June 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 it60 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
88 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
88 - 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
WBA5546MMSI 367127830 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 August 2016, expires 25 September 2026
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 · 7
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.
NF-108 Freight Barge · MISLE 458220 · 14 November 2019 · activity 6856032NF-106 Freight Barge · MISLE 372085 · 27 June 2016 · activity 5921665NF-106 Freight Barge · MISLE 372085 · 14 November 2013 · activity 4756333KRISTIN JOELLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 87376 · 3 December 2011 · activity 4201620SC 146 Tank Barge · MISLE 44575 · 7 July 2008 · activity 3260795SHERENA B CHERAMIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 188426 · 7 July 2008 · activity 3260795NF-107 Freight Barge · MISLE 372086 · 7 July 2008 · activity 3260795SC 146 Tank Barge · MISLE 44575 · 12 December 2007 · activity 3115075SHERENA B CHERAMIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 188426 · 12 December 2007 · activity 3115075NF-107 Freight Barge · MISLE 372086 · 12 December 2007 · activity 3115075JCS 2 Freight Barge · MISLE 500744 · 6 June 2004 · activity 2203998Inspection history · 21
23 July 2025
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8192180
8 August 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7977099
12 March 2024
Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7877782
8 November 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7821989
24 July 2023
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7751773
26 June 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7724453
9 May 2022
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7437477
8 March 2022
Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7420966
29 July 2020
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7019373
14 November 2019
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6855880
14 November 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6856032
14 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6512040
27 June 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5921665
5 December 2013
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4764361
14 November 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4756333
3 December 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4201620
7 July 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3260795
12 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3115075
6 June 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2203998
12 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station St Inigoes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1514816
12 October 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station St Inigoes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1514818
Deficiency record · 28
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for radio personnel
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Each U.S. towing vessel of 26 feet must hold a ship-radio-station license for radio transitters (including radar and EPIRBs), and each operator must hold a restricted operator's license or higher. Master did not have FCC Operator's Permit. (46 CFR 164.72(3))
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in Coastwise trade must have a Certificate of Documentation bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. Vessel did not have current COD on board.
(46 CFR 67.7)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
AIS must be maintained in effective operating condition, which includes: (ii) The ability to access AIS information from the primary conning position of the vessel. AIS display difficult to read. (33 CFR 164.46(d)(2)(ii))
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Safety orientations and other crew traiing must be documented in the TVR or official logbook. Vessel was unable to provide voyage plan logs or record of drills. (46 CFR 140.410(d))
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Garbage record book
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
The master or person in charge of a ship to which this section applies shall ensure that the ship is not operated unless a garbage management plan meeting paragraph (b) of this section is on the ship and that each person handling garbage follows the plan. Vessel did not have a garbage management plan. (33 CFR 151.57(a))
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in table 143.245(b) and must be recorded in accordance with part 140. Tests of alarm setpoints are required twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Vessel did not have a record of tests. 46 CFR 143.245(b))
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in table 143.245(b) and must be recorded in accordance with part 140. Tests of pressure vessel relief valves are required twice every 5 years, whth no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Vessel did not have record of relief valve testing. (46 CFR 143.245(b))
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nuatical publications for the intended voyage. Vessel did not have required publications readily available. (46 CFR 140.705(b))
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. Unable to verify illumination of navigation lights due to difficult access to lights. (46 CFR 140.720 / 33 CFR 84)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Each exhaust pipe from an iinternal combustion engiine which is within reach of personnel must be insultated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Port and STBD main and STBD generator missing parts of exhaust pipe lagging. (46 CFR 144.830)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Storage of flammable or combustible products. A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the protable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b) of this part. Portrable fire extinguisher near flame locker does not meet requirement. (46 CFR 142.225(d))
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 23 July 2025
Resolved
Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be maintained in accordance with the inspection and maintenance procedures required by Chapters 7 and 8 of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers. Fire extinguisher in galley was not secured in bracket. (46 CFR 142.240(a))
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 23 July 2025
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. Hot water heater in engine room is not secured. (46 CFR 143.205(a))
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 15 August 2024
Resolved
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 that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. Both remote fuel shut off valves were inoperable from outside the engine room.
//46 CFR 143.260//
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 15 August 2024
Resolved
The inspection will ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended, and that it complies with the applicable statutes and regulations for such vessels. MIs were unable to verify Navigation Assessments and crew training had been completed because vessel's database was down.
//46 CFR 136.212(b)//
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Charts
Issued 15 August 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry on board and maintain the following: the charts or maps must be current editions or currently corrected editions, if the vessel engages in towing exclusively on navigable waters of the U.S., including Western Rivers. Vessel did not have up-to-date
charts or maps.
//33 CFR 164.72(b)(1)(ii)(A)//
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 9 August 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel may not be operated without having on board a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard as required by § 136.202. Vessel's annual exam date is expired.
//46 CFR 136.200(a)//
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 26 June 2023
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. STBD MDE crank case ventilation piping is leaking lube oil into a catch pan above the engine.
46CFR143.220(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 26 June 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges that alerts individuals in those spaces. No smoke detectors installed in berthing areas or lounge area.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 1 December 2020
Resolved
Each ring buoy light must be fitted with a floating electonric light. Outfit ring buoy lights with approved battery prior to operating at night.
46 CFR 141.360(c)(2)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 1 December 2020
Resolved
Life jacket and survival suit stowage location must be labeled.
46 CFR 141.315
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 1 December 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a high bilge level alarm. Outfit vessel with operational bilge alarms.
46 CFR 143.230(a)(5)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 1 December 2020
Resolved
All portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire extinguishing systems, fire-detection systems and fixed-fire extinguishing systems shall be inspected as least once every 12 months. Provid fire servcing report for fire detection and fire extinguishing equipment.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 1 December 2020
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must minimize shock hazards. Outfit engine room breaker panel with cover.
46 CFR 143.400(a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 1 December 2020
Resolved
Vessel is required to have 2 widely separated means of escape. Vessel has a berth in way of an escape. Vessel is limited to operating for 12 hours within a 24 hour period.
46 CFR 144.505
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 29 July 2020
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the 50% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 November 2019
Resolved
Vessel ran aground with barge, master found unfit to operate vessel.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) Improper name
Casualty record · 5
6 June 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2203998
12 December 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3115075
14 November 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4756333
27 June 2016Routine · role: Subject to Marine Inspection · activity 5921665
14 November 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6856032
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.