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MS. ALICE

Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

MS. ALICE is a 1980 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 37 inspections since 1997, most recently in December 2025, along with 9 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 7 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2023.

Records from 1997 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 15 December 2025.

Built
1980
Last inspected
15 December 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
37
Deficiencies
9 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
7 investigations · 2003–2023
Inspected with
5 other vessels
Also recorded as
2 other names

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.

Inspection record

Last inspected 15 December 2025
Recorded inspections37
…physical examinations13
…administrative events6
…with no type recorded18
Deficiencies 9 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 21 calendar years (1997–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. A blank resolution means none was recorded in this data; it does not establish that a deficiency is outstanding. Years with a record are calendar years in which a record exists, not years in service. What Maury does not do.

Identity

US Official No.
625971
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDN2632
MISLE id
188694
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-188694

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)52.6 ft × 20.1 ft × 7.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 81 / net 55
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOUIS G ORTIS BOAT CO INC · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1980
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portHOUMA, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 29 April 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it81 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
55 - 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.
Vessel history report
Every record for this hull, in one document — $299

Every recorded inspection, 1980 to 2026 for this class, in one chronology · every deficiency, with system, dates and resolution · operational controls imposed and removed · every name this hull has been recorded under · the vessels it was inspected alongside, and when · how its record compares with hulls of similar age and size, as a fact about the population and never a judgement about this vessel.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 5

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.

JAM 440 Tank Barge · MISLE 327111 · 30 September 2019 · activity 6828179OMS-420 Tank Barge · MISLE 668590 · 22 February 2014 · activity 4805199OMS-420 Tank Barge · MISLE 668590 · 6 December 2012 · activity 4501046JAM 401-13 Tank Barge · MISLE 43160 · 6 April 2010 · activity 3711058JAM 401-13 Tank Barge · MISLE 43160 · 14 September 2003 · activity 1904979STC 180B Tank Barge · MISLE 46697 · 14 September 2003 · activity 1904979TONYA GARRETT Towing Vessel · MISLE 93795 · 14 September 2003 · activity 1904979

Inspection history · 37

15 December 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8282521
18 November 2024 Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8036581
2 November 2023 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7811708
25 August 2023 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7780529
25 August 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7781344
7 September 2022 Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7547105
16 June 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7479485
24 March 2021 COI Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7162311
30 September 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6828179
11 May 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6682816
14 March 2019 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6649380
31 October 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6574774
11 May 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6411893
2 February 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6150382
18 July 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5191247
9 July 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5179325
30 April 2015 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5117014
22 February 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4805199
10 December 2012 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4499340
6 December 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4501046
14 May 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4312062
22 November 2011 DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4193861
6 April 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3711058
5 November 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3628368
5 November 2009 Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3628756
17 May 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3477181
26 January 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2897570
7 August 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2739250
7 February 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2288049
21 July 2004 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2141486
21 July 2004 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2149369
9 January 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982031
29 December 2003 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1980762
14 September 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1904979
5 February 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 425344
5 November 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 409680
14 October 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 408923

Deficiency record · 9

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 15 December 2025 Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Starboard fuel tank inspection cover gasket failing, resulting in several gallons of fuel leaking into the bilge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 15 December 2025
Resolved 16 December 2025
Resolution: Vsl replaced manhole cover gasket and refilled fuel tank. All sat.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 15 December 2025 No resolution recorded
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Forward hold and both machinery room Exterior access doors when secured allowed daylight to be seen around knife-edge of frame. To be corrected by next drydock.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 September 2027
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 15 December 2025 Resolved
Vessel must perform the applicable tests of its vital systems. No record of engine set points completed or previously recorded.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 December 2025
Resolved 16 December 2025
Resolution: Vsl had third party company test engine alarm set points. Report attached to activity documents. All sat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 15 December 2025 Resolved
If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move. Flammable storage cabinet not secured to vessel.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 29 December 2025
Resolved 16 December 2025
Resolution: Vsl mounted flamable storage locker to vsl with angle iron. All sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 18 November 2024 Resolved
Upon obtaining a COI each towing vessel must then undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at specified intervals. For fresh water service a towing vessel must undergo a DD/ISE at least once every 5 years. Vessel obtained a COI in April of 2019, and was due for a DD/ISE on 30APR2024. Vessel is outside of the 5 year window and operating outside of COI.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 26 November 2024
Resolution: Received pictures and records indicating a previous drydock, in addition, a satisfactory drydock exam was completed.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 25 August 2023 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. The vessel reported an allision with the Krotz Springs Bridge which caused their mast to bend and become unable to provide the vessel with proper navigation lights. The vessel is restricted to day light operations until fixed and cleared by CG.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 8 September 2023
Resolved 26 August 2023
Resolution: Received photos of repairs from Rene Ritchie, represenative of Eagle Marine Towing. Uploaded into documents.
Navigation
Issued 14 October 1997 Resolved
OBTAIN COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST ONBOARD AS PER 33 CFR 164.72 (B)(3).
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 November 1997
Resolved 5 November 1997
Navigation
Issued 14 October 1997 Resolved
OBTAIN TIDE TABLES ONBOARD AS PER 33 CFR 164.72 (B)(3).
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 November 1997
Resolved 5 November 1997
Navigation
Issued 14 October 1997 Resolved
OBTAIN US COAST PILOT ONBOARD AS PER 33 CFR 1164.72(B)(3).
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 November 1997
Resolved 5 November 1997

Casualty record · 7

14 September 2003Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 3 injured · activity 1904979
26 January 2007Routine · role: Cargo Recipient · 1 injured · activity 2897570
5 November 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3628368
6 April 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3711058
6 December 2012Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · 1 injured · activity 4501046
2 February 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6150382
25 August 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7781344
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.

Recorded names · 2

BETTY L (2003–2010), NICHOLAS (2012–2017). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.