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SANDY LOU

Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named SANDY LOU

SANDY LOU is a 1980 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 46 inspections since 1993, most recently in October 2024, along with 7 deficiencies and 9 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2018.

Records from 1993 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 23 October 2024.

Built
1980
Last inspected
23 October 2024
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
46
Deficiencies
7 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
9 investigations · 2005–2018
Inspected with
25 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
620544
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDI 4704
MISLE id
183751
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367701230
Maury page id
psix-183751

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations16
…administrative events8
…with no type recorded22
Years with a record 25 calendar years (1993–2024)
The 46 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 × 22.0 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 83 / net 56
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDRAVO STEEL SHIP CORP · PINE BLUFF AK, UNITED STATES · built 1980
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 30 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 it56 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
83 - 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

WDI4704MMSI 367701230 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 22 November 2025, expires 5 November 2035
WSP3449MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 September 1994, cancelled 27 November 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 · 25

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.

CAPT RICHARD SIDES Towing Vessel · MISLE 73121 · 31 July 2018 · activity 6499194MEM 3021 Freight Barge · MISLE 489337 · 31 July 2018 · activity 6499194AEP 7520 Freight Barge · MISLE 1108266 · 11 July 2018 · activity 6476988JOHN D NUGENT Towing Vessel · MISLE 132443 · 28 August 2016 · activity 5994187MARY D Towing Vessel · MISLE 199872 · 28 August 2016 · activity 5994187MEM 1801 Freight Barge · MISLE 435701 · 28 August 2016 · activity 5994187CHEM 189 Tank Barge · MISLE 3840 · 18 September 2010 · activity 3860131MARK DULEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 86337 · 18 September 2010 · activity 3860131MTC 2228 Freight Barge · MISLE 672405 · 3 June 2005 · activity 2390616MISS LESLIE Industrial Vessel · MISLE 66408 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038GLENN WILLIAMS Towing Vessel · MISLE 73872 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038MISTY DAWN Towing Vessel · MISLE 74982 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038HUSKY Towing Vessel · MISLE 93335 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038MISS LAURA Towing Vessel · MISLE 100670 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038JB BLOOMER Towing Vessel · MISLE 105772 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038TOM MCCONNELL Towing Vessel · MISLE 106589 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038CHARLES HUDSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 108755 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038DOG Towing Vessel · MISLE 111252 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038PERRY LYNN Towing Vessel · MISLE 124469 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038MISS MARY ANN Towing Vessel · MISLE 187922 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038MISS KAYLYNN Towing Vessel · MISLE 200191 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038MISS COURTNEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 219676 · 5 March 1999 · activity 27038C 119B Freight Barge · MISLE 120916 · 8 April 1997 · activity 115325KIRBY 30742 Tank Barge · MISLE 52644 · 30 May 1993 · activity 134826KIRBY 30742 Tank Barge · MISLE 52644 · 2 April 1993 · activity 81272STOLT VINLAND Tank Ship · MISLE 375552 · 2 April 1993 · activity 81272KIRBY 30742 Tank Barge · MISLE 52644 · 30 March 1993 · activity 142682

Inspection history · 46

23 October 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8025766
16 August 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7981031
25 January 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7385255
12 April 2021 TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7173627
17 August 2020 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7035480
23 July 2019 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6759541
31 July 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6499194
11 July 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6476988
23 May 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6421581
1 October 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6014668
28 August 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5994187
21 January 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5840486
6 June 2013 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4613037
6 May 2013 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4584867
31 July 2012 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4397255
1 September 2011 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4133169
18 September 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3860131
5 April 2010 MARPOL · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3710206
24 July 2009 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3544644
17 December 2008 Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3382697
31 March 2008 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 3178331
3 January 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2868963
29 December 2006 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2849731
7 August 2006 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2739070
26 July 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2776606
24 October 2005 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2525163
12 September 2005 Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2493853
3 June 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2390616
22 November 2004 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2246145
5 June 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1626618
11 April 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1603598
29 January 2001 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1058443
28 February 2000 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1046263
11 August 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 717161
5 March 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 27038
10 February 1999 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 796594
10 February 1999 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 1128619
30 March 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHICAGO · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 53568
18 August 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 407213
15 July 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 406865
8 April 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 115325
13 March 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 160262
10 November 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 162731
30 May 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 134826
2 April 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 81272
30 March 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 142682

Deficiency record · 7

Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Inland Navigation Rules
Issued 12 September 2005 Resolved
Recent copy of Inland Navigation Rules not on vessel as required under 33 CFR 88.05.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 October 2005
Resolved 24 October 2005
Resolution: Recent copy of Inland Navigation Rules now on board.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 12 September 2005 Resolved
Magnetic Compass not illuminated as required under 33 CFR 164.72 (a)(4).
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 October 2005
Resolved 24 October 2005
Resolution: Magnetic compass now illuminated.
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 12 September 2005 Resolved
General Alarm Placard on 2nd deck missing as required under 46 CFR 27.201.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 October 2005
Resolved 24 October 2005
Resolution: General Alarm Placard now posted on 2nd deck.
Navigation
Issued 15 July 1997 Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 August 1997
Resolved 26 August 1997
Navigation
Issued 15 July 1997 Resolved
VESSELS STERN LIGHT WAS NOT OPERATIONAL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 August 1997
Resolved 26 August 1997
Navigation
Issued 15 July 1997 Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING MAGNETIC COMPASS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 August 1997
Resolved 26 August 1997
Navigation
Issued 15 July 1997 Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING SHIPS BELL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 26 August 1997
Resolved 26 August 1997

Casualty record · 9

3 June 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2390616
26 July 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2776606
3 January 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2868963
18 September 2010Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3860131
21 January 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5840486
28 August 2016Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 5994187
1 October 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6014668
11 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6476988
31 July 2018Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6499194
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.