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HAWK
HAWK is a 1941 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 1992, most recently in July 2025, along with 25 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —.
Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 1 July 2025.
- Built
- 1941
- Last inspected
- 1 July 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 25 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
Identity
623635
WDM4186
186568
Flag
UNITED STATES
368204130
Maury page id
psix-186568
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded5
…past their stated due date1
Years with a record
11 calendar years (1992–2025)
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.
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)61.1 ft × 17.0 ft × 5.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 45 / net 31
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderNAVAL SHIPYARD · PEARL HARBOR, HI, UNITED STATES · built 1941
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNORTH KINGSTOWN, RI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 5 December 2025 · expires 31 December 2026
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 it45 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
31 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
31 - 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
WDM4186MMSI 368204130 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 10 June 2021, expires 10 June 2031
WYQ9170MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 17 August 1998, cancelled 31 January 2009
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.
Inspection history · 19
1 July 2025
Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · In-Service Inspection · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8173396
21 October 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8022364
11 July 2024
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7933198
28 August 2023
Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7754714
24 May 2022
Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7401538
24 March 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7161943
1 February 2012
Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Sector Southeastern New England · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 4235916
26 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSFO NEW BEDFORD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2475145
23 August 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSFO NEW BEDFORD · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2471938
1 April 1996
Administrative
Administrative · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1078983
13 September 1995
Administrative
Administrative · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 883212
20 July 1993
Re-Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1359644
20 July 1993
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1452973
13 November 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1137303
26 October 1992
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 962068
2 October 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO BOSTON · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 157713
6 August 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 936449
6 August 1992
Initial Certification
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1247973
20 July 1992
Hull Examination
Physical examination · MSO PROVIDENCE · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 936448
Deficiency record · 25
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (load lines)
Issued 11 July 2024
Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. Make weathertight the 03 identified open cable penetrations on the aft bulkhead of the pilot house.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 11 July 2024
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of § 199.190 of this chapter. Each EPIRB and each SART, other than an EPIRB or SART in an inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly. The EPIRB must be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator to determine that it is operative. No monthly testing of the EPIRB has been conducted.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 28 August 2023
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. The gasket for the aft Engine Room watertight door and aft hatch were not installed properly.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 28 August 2023
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. The air intake for the engine room was unable to be closed.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 24 May 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Upper mid section of aft bulkhead in E/R has wastage and is no longer watertight. Crop/renew to satisfaction of attending MI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 24 May 2022
Resolved
A 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage cabinet. Flammable liquid storage cabinet missing extinguisher. Install.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 24 May 2022
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of: Being energized remotely from a safe place outside the engine room and at the pump. Fire pump not able to be energized from outside the E/R. Repair/install portable pump.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 24 May 2022
Resolved
The alarm located at the operating station may be a
summary alarm. Upper wheel house not fitted with summary alarm. Install.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 24 May 2022
Resolved
The inspection will ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. Found 02 pitts in stbd middle vent hatch cover and 03 pitts in exhaust stack. Repair to the satisfaction of attending MI.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 24 May 2022
Resolved
The inspection will ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. Found 02 port holes cracked in port middle vent hatch cover, 01 cracked in stbd middle vent hatch cover and 01 cracked window in wheel house port side. Replace.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 24 May 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems must be maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard. V berth breaker panel missing blank cover. Install.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 24 May 2022
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Installed system not tested. Vessel fitted with portable pump. Test portable and install system.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 24 May 2022
Resolved
Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire hazards insofar as reasonable and practicable. Small leak found on fuel tank sounding pipe. Repair leak.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 24 May 2022
Resolved
The owner or managing operator of an existing vessel not operating under a stability document must be able to show the following: The vessel's operation or a history of satisfactory service does not cause the stability of the vessel to be questioned by either the Coast Guard. Provide documentation of operational history of the vessel.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 24 May 2022
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
Light fixtures in E/R missing protective covers.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery space openings
Issued 24 May 2022
No resolution recorded
Any piping system that penetrates the hull below the waterline must be fitted with an accessible valve. Valve missing for MDE keel cooler. Install by next drydock.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 24 March 2021
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 vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 30 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.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › USCG Certificate of Documentation (COD)
Issued 24 March 2021
Resolved
Any vessel of at least five net tons which engages in Coastwise trade must have a Certificate of Documentation (COD) bearing a valid endorsement appropriate for the activity in which engaged. Vessel purchased by J.F. Brennan Company, Inc on 17FEB21. Provide COD for new owner/operator.
Engineering
Issued 26 October 1992
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Unknown
Issued 6 August 1992
Resolved
PROVIDE AND SHOW OPERATION OF PORTABLE FIRE/BILGE PUMP.
Documentation
Issued 6 August 1992
Resolved
provide and post emergency check off list.
Engineering
Issued 6 August 1992
Resolved
INSTALL RACOR FUEL FILTER FLAME SHIELDS.
Documentation
Issued 6 August 1992
Resolved
OBTAIN AND POST APPROPRIATE RADIO OPERATOR'S LICENSE.
Fire Fighting
Issued 6 August 1992
Resolved
MOUNT TWO FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN PROPER BRACKETS.
Documentation
Issued 6 August 1992
Resolved
OBTAIN AND POST FCC RADIO SAFETY CERTIFICATE
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.