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DONNA RAE

DONNA RAE is a 1980 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 15 inspections since 1997, most recently in August 2025, along with 27 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2010.

Records from 1997 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 28 August 2025.

Built
1980
Last inspected
28 August 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WDD6283
187999
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-187999

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded5
Years with a record 12 calendar years (1997–2025)
The 15 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)56.0 ft × 22.0 ft × 7.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 57 / net 46
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCLARKSVILLE, IN, UNITED STATES · built 1980
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portFORT MADISON, IA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 13 November 2025 · expires 31 October 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 it46 - Simplified, Net Ton
57 - Simplified, Gross 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 · 2

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.

JB 45B Freight Barge · MISLE 114983 · 28 November 2010 · activity 3905598M/V JOYCE HALE Towing Vessel · MISLE 191475 · 28 November 2010 · activity 3905598

Inspection history · 15

28 August 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8220245
16 July 2024 Drydock Exam · COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7961031
17 October 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7810212
16 February 2022 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7398031
2 December 2020 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7105270
5 April 2019 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6656738
27 February 2017 Deficiency Check · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6095304
23 April 2015 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5113148
28 November 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3905598
4 November 2010 Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3898938
20 November 2009 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3638424
23 September 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 420743
21 August 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 419610
24 October 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 409424
8 July 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 406867

Deficiency record · 27

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Remote Means of control (opening,pumps,ventilation,etc.) Machinery spaces
Issued 28 August 2025 Resolved
(b) A remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover...(c)The valve must be installed in the fuel piping directly outside of the fuel oil supply tank.(d)The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. Remote fuel shut off valves are located only at the machinery equipment, install remote valves at both diesel tank connections. 46 CFR 143.260
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 September 2025
Resolved 15 September 2025
Resolution: Operator provided video evidence of fuel tank quick closing valve in operation.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 16 July 2024 Resolved
Alarm set points must be tested twice in five years not to exceed 3 years. Test alarm set points for COI Renewal.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 15 August 2024
Resolved 10 September 2024
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 17 October 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. Port main diesel engine has fuel oil pooled near governor. Locate and correct fuel leak.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 31 October 2023
Resolved 14 November 2023
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 17 October 2023 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Vessels generator windings have heavy oil accumulation. Clean generator windings.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 November 2023
Resolved 19 October 2023
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 16 February 2022 Resolved
Vessel is required to have high level bilge alarms that sound in the operating station (wheelhouse). Vessel does not have high level bilge alarms. Install sensor and alarm to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 16 February 2022
Resolved 24 May 2022
Resolution: Bilge alarms installed.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear alarm
Issued 16 February 2022 Resolved
Vessel has a hydraulic steering system that requires a low level alarm to be heard at the operating station (wheelhouse). Vessel does not have prescribed low level alarm. Install sensor & alarm to satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 March 2022
Resolved 24 May 2022
Resolution: Hydraulic Steering Alarm installed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Monitoring of voyage or passage plan
Issued 16 February 2022 Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway to include items listed in 46CFR140.635. This list includes noting prevailing visibility, weather conditions, and anticipated changes along the intended route. Vessel does not adequately capture those required items in navigation assessment / TVR.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 March 2022
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel added section(s) in nav assessments.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 16 February 2022 Resolved
Vessel is required to document safety orientation for crew / non-crew. Vessel has not been recording safety orientation. Provide required orientation to crew and non-crew when applicable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 March 2022
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Safety orientation added.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 16 February 2022 Resolved
Vessel is to have a fuel maintenance plan. Provide applicable fuel maintenance plan IAW manufacturer's specifications for machinery.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 March 2022
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Fuel maintenance plan added.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 16 February 2022 Resolved
Vessel is required to have 3 to 6 foot lanyards attached to lifebuoys with a corrosion resistant clip for quick release attached to the body of buoy. Vessel did not have appropriately sized laynard or clip. Reconfigure lifesaving set up to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 16 March 2022
Resolved 16 March 2022
Resolution: Vessel reconfigured lifesaving equipment.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 2 December 2020 Resolved
Provide on board the required distress signals.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 19 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep sent pictures of 6 approved red flares.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 December 2020 Resolved
Replace the bridge ring life buoy.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 December 2020
Resolved 5 January 2021
Resolution: Owner provided picture of new ring buoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 December 2020 Resolved
Replace expired water light batteries.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 December 2020
Resolved 5 January 2021
Resolution: Owner provided picture of new battery.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 2 December 2020 Resolved
Provide on board 6 Type I PFDs as required by COI and attachments to include an approved light and whistle.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 18 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep sent pictures of 6 Type 1 PFDs, labeled and with attachments.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Warning notices
Issued 2 December 2020 Resolved
Label each emergency exit with 2 inch letters, "EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR"
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 December 2020
Resolved 10 March 2021
Resolution: Vessel owner sent photos of warning signs posted.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 5 April 2019 Resolved
Provide onboard the appropiate number of distress flares as required by 46 CFR 141.375.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 July 2020
Resolved 24 May 2022
Resolution: Flares added.
Electrical
Issued 21 August 1998 Resolved
Battery missing cover.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 September 1998
Resolved 24 September 1998
Engineering
Issued 21 August 1998 Resolved
Flame screens missing on fuel vents, lube oil vent, and engine blow-by vents.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 September 1998
Resolved 24 September 1998
Electrical
Issued 21 August 1998 Resolved
Missing light guard in starbord line locker and in engine room. Also must install light bulb in socket on port side.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 September 1998
Resolved 24 September 1998
Electrical
Issued 21 August 1998 Resolved
Junction box in starbord line locker needs a cover.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 September 1998
Resolved 24 September 1998
Construction/Loadline
Issued 21 August 1998 Resolved
Small crack on starbord stern of vessel.
Condition: Unknown
Due 24 September 1998
Resolved 24 September 1998
Documentation
Issued 8 July 1997 Resolved
VESSEL DIDN'T HAVE MARPOL PLACARD POSTED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 October 1997
Resolved 28 October 1997
Navigation
Issued 8 July 1997 Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING SHIPS BELL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 October 1997
Resolved 28 October 1997
Fire Fighting
Issued 8 July 1997 Resolved
VESSELS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS NEED TO BE SERVICED.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 October 1997
Resolved 28 October 1997
Lifesaving
Issued 8 July 1997 Resolved
VESSEL DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH TYPE I PFD'S ONBOARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 October 1997
Resolved 28 October 1997
Navigation
Issued 8 July 1997 Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING NAVIGATION RULES AND LIGHT LIST.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 October 1997
Resolved 28 October 1997
Navigation
Issued 8 July 1997 Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING MASTHEAD AND STERN LIGHTS.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 October 1997
Resolved 28 October 1997

Casualty record · 1

28 November 2010Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3905598
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.