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FRED R MCKENZIE
FRED R MCKENZIE is a 1980 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 18 inspections since 1998, most recently in March 2026, along with 26 deficiencies.
Records from 1998 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 March 2026.
- Built
- 1980
- Last inspected
- 9 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 26 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
623246
WDK7136
186227
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-186227
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded3
Years with a record
13 calendar years (1998–2026)
The 18 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)46.2 ft × 20.0 ft × 5.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 62 / net 46
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMCKENZIE DREDGING CO INC · BURLINGTON, IA, UNITED STATES · built 1980
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portDUBUQUE, IA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 14 May 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it62 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
46 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
46 - 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.
Inspection history · 18
9 March 2026
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8323841
26 August 2025
Hull Examination · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8225422
20 March 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8097060
10 April 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7893330
18 January 2023
Annual Inspection · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7622991
7 April 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7426830
12 May 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7195878
23 August 2019
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6794806
9 November 2017
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6307382
25 April 2016
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5861850
8 October 2015
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5738907
2 September 2015
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5234163
30 August 2012
Administration
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4426187
29 November 2011
Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4210759
15 March 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3959079
24 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 420921
15 May 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 416270
10 March 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 413577
Deficiency record · 26
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 20 March 2025
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. Owners and managing operators must submit Form CG-3752, “Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel,” to the cognizant OCMI where the inspection will take place. The owner or managing operator must submit the application at least 30 days before the vessel will undergo the inspection for certification. As well as, Any changes to the vessel or manning and a description of any modifications to the vessel. Vessels COI expired 10JAN2025.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 March 2025
Resolved
A vessel that is exposed to salt water less than 6 months in any 12-month period since the last examination or initial certification must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least once every 5 years. The Dry Dock and Internal Structural Exam were due NLT 31JAN2025
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 29 March 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel on a rivers route must have An approved 160-B semi-portable fire-extinguishing system to protect the engine room; or (ii) A fixed fire-extinguishing system installed to protect the engine room.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 29 March 2023
Resolved
Machinery 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. Turbo inlets had no covers or filters installed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 29 March 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded in accordance with part 140 of this subchapter. Vessel has not tested the safety relief valve for the air compressor within 3 years. It must be tested or replaced.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 29 March 2023
Resolved
The hull of each documented vessel must be marked as required by part 67 of this chapter. The markings required by this section, which may be made by the use of any means and materials which result in durable markings, must be made in clearly legible letters of the Latin alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals not less than four inches in height. Vessel name illegible on sides of vessel.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 7 April 2022
Resolved
Tests are to be preformed IAW table 46CFR143.245(b). Vessel has not captured required tests to include communications, e-lighting & power, charge of storage batteries , and all other essential systems. Provide evidence that tests have been completed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 7 April 2022
Resolved
Vessel is required to have a navigation assessment that fully encompasses required information found in 46CFR140.635. Update nav assessment to include weather information.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 7 April 2022
Resolved
Vessel is required to have non-crew orientation. Vessel does not have non-crew orientation sheet. Provide non-crew orientation sheet onboard.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 7 April 2022
Resolved
Vessel crew has not conducted & logged fire drill since 2021. Vessel completed fire drill during annual inspection. Vessel to capture monthly drills in TVR.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2021
Resolved
Provide vessel name on ring buoys.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 May 2021
Resolved
Provide 2 PFDs with sufficient retro reflective material for a total of 5 PFDs.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 12 May 2021
Resolved
Provide onboard required amount of visual distress signals in proper stowage container.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 May 2021
Resolved
Provide a 40-B portable fire extinguisher for the flammable storage locker that is properly charged and serviced.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 12 May 2021
Resolved
Label zones on fire panel
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 12 May 2021
Resolved
Conduct and log all drills including fire and man overboard on board before start of operations.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 12 May 2021
Resolved
Upon the start of vessel operations or movement, complete and submit, two weeks of logs in accordance with 46 CFR 140.915, specifically the navigation assessment required by 46 CFR 140.635.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 10 January 2020
Resolved
Emergency light needs to be installed in tool room as it is an internal crew work area.
Navigation
Issued 10 March 1998
Resolved
VESSEL NAME AND HAILING PORT WERE NOT VISIBLE ON SIDES AND STERN OF VESSEL.
Documentation
Issued 10 March 1998
Resolved
VESSEL DIDN'T HAVE VALID FCC RADIO STATION LICENSE.
Documentation
Issued 10 March 1998
Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING MARPOL PLACARD.
Navigation
Issued 10 March 1998
Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING MARINE CHARTS, LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS, AND NAVRULES.
Navigation
Issued 10 March 1998
Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING MAGNETIC STEERING COMPASS.
Navigation
Issued 10 March 1998
Resolved
THE VESSEL HAD NO STERN LIGHT.
Navigation
Issued 10 March 1998
Resolved
VESSEL'S BELL WAS TOO SMALL AND WAS MISSING STRIKER.
Documentation
Issued 10 March 1998
Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION PLACARD.
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.