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CAPTAIN RON L

Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

CAPTAIN RON L is a 1980 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 40 inspections since 1995, most recently in March 2023, along with 12 deficiencies, 2 operational controls and 4 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2020.

Records from 1995 to 2023. Most recent: inspection, 6 March 2023.

Built
1980
Last inspected
6 March 2023
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
40
Deficiencies
12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
4 investigations · 2002–2020
Inspected with
16 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
628726
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDD5492
MISLE id
191144
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367159130 (licence lapsed)
Maury page id
psix-191144

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations11
…administrative events2
…with no type recorded27
Years with a record 19 calendar years (1995–2023)
The 40 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.

This record may be incomplete: the most recent inspection recorded for this vessel was 3 years ago. Maury shows what the Coast Guard recorded, not whether the vessel has been inspected since, is still in service, or what condition it is in. 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

Tonnage as PSIX records it85 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
58 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 September 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.

Radio station licence

WDD5492MMSI 367159130 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 6 January 2017, cancelled 9 July 2024
WCX3260MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 March 1997, cancelled 20 May 2007 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)
WCX3261MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 March 1997, cancelled 20 May 2007 · 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 · 16

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 HENRY KNOTT Towing Vessel · MISLE 104230 · 18 November 2020 · activity 7098825VMC 219 Freight Barge · MISLE 566466 · 18 November 2020 · activity 7098825B-137 Freight Barge · MISLE 83377 · 19 May 2006 · activity 2655804ARIES Towing Vessel · MISLE 129928 · 19 May 2006 · activity 2655804ARIES Towing Vessel · MISLE 129928 · 22 April 2004 · activity 2050249VMC 213 Freight Barge · MISLE 566453 · 22 April 2004 · activity 2050249M 838 Freight Barge · MISLE 417842 · 17 September 2002 · activity 1679688SARA KAITLIN Towing Vessel · MISLE 83638 · 29 August 2002 · activity 1669084M 832 Freight Barge · MISLE 486949 · 22 August 2002 · activity 1668433MISS NINA Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 121561 · 28 July 1999 · activity 107835ARAPAHO Towing Vessel · MISLE 172623 · 28 July 1999 · activity 107835BARGE 148 Freight Barge · MISLE 502885 · 28 July 1999 · activity 107835BARGE 127 Freight Barge · MISLE 421221 · 26 June 1997 · activity 30001BARGE NO. 201 Freight Barge · MISLE 461261 · 15 May 1997 · activity 101221164 Freight Barge · MISLE 437012 · 13 June 1996 · activity 164526154 Freight Barge · MISLE 444944 · 13 June 1996 · activity 164526144 Freight Barge · MISLE 444945 · 13 June 1996 · activity 164526

Inspection history · 40

6 March 2023 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7646474
1 March 2023 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7643919
3 October 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7568820
26 August 2021 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7263510
18 November 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7098825
16 August 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6514015
4 October 2017 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6284580
28 February 2014 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4831113
26 August 2010 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3834816
22 July 2010 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3803642
29 April 2008 DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG East District (dp) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3195252
8 February 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team New York (91106) · Activity 2869422
18 January 2007 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2990242
19 May 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2655804
27 April 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2178572
22 April 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2050249
3 July 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1833924
26 June 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1830990
26 June 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1832331
26 June 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1838240
25 June 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1855882
17 September 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1679688
29 August 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1669084
22 August 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1668433
28 June 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1638313
26 June 2000 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 818830
14 February 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 42860
19 December 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 104945
19 December 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 219474
28 July 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 107835
16 June 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 230275
2 July 1997 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 778313
26 June 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 30001
18 June 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 91418
9 June 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 660838
6 June 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 176603
15 May 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 101221
13 June 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 164526
5 October 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 196159
5 October 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 756048

Deficiency record · 12

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 October 2022 Resolved
O/O must implement drug testing program. Vessel was unable to to produce drug consortium with current employees. 46CFR16.101
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2022
Resolved 1 March 2023
Resolution: O/O provided list of employees under drug consortium
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 3 October 2022 Resolved
Vessel does not complete required navigation assessment. Provided completed navigation assessment. 46CFR140.635
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2022
Resolved 1 March 2023
Resolution: O/O provided documentation of navigation assessment
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 October 2022 Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150. Vessel did not have required retro-reflective tape on lifebuoys. Replace retro-reflective tape. 46CFR141.360
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2022
Resolved 1 March 2023
Resolution: O/O replaced retro reflective tape
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Operational readiness of lifesaving appliances
Issued 3 October 2022 Resolved
When the towing vessel is underway, the EPIRB must be stowed in its float-free bracket with the controls set for automatic activation and be mounted in a manner so that it will float free if the towing vessel sinks. Vessel's hydrostatic release unit did not have expiration date. Replace 46CFR141.380(b)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 3 November 2022
Resolved 1 March 2023
Resolution: O/O replaced HRU for EPIRB
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 26 August 2021 Resolved
Found remote fuel shutoff valve cable fractured and incapable of closing valve from outside the space. A remote fuel shutoff valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly a propulsion engine or generator prime mover and must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. Repair or replace to satisfaction of attending CGMI.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 27 August 2021
Resolution: Vessel operator replaced pull cable and MI witnessed functional test.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 26 August 2021 Resolved
Tested main engines' high cooling water temperature alarm, but did not get visual or audible alarm at the operating station. Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. If the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location. Demonstrate emergency condition alarms to satisfaction of attending CGMI.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 27 August 2021
Resolution: Crew replaced gauge cluster, MI witnessed satisfactory operations.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF EPIRB
Issued 26 August 2021 Resolved
Found vessel's EPIRB not registered or marked. The name of the towing vessel must be marked or painted in clearly legible letters on each EPIRB. The owner or managing operator must maintain valid proof of registration. [name withheld] and provide proof of registration to satisfaction of attending CGMI.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 27 August 2021
Resolution: Crew received documentation from main office and applied the correct sticker for ID of the EPIRB.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 26 August 2021 Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 of §141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates. Vessel's intended route requires 3 day and 3 night visual distress signals. Vessel did not have required distress signals.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 26 August 2021
Resolved 27 August 2021
Resolution: Crew acquired the correct distress signals.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 16 August 2018 Resolved
The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) Improper Name
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 16 September 2018
Resolved 6 March 2019
Resolution: Owner reported AIS discrepancies corrected. Used NAVCEN to verify accuracy of vessel's AIS broadcast.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 24 April 2008 Resolved
EAP Requirements- Training is required for Supervisory positions on the Vessel. Supervisor receive 1 hour EAP training needed.
Due 14 May 2008
Resolved 12 May 2008
Resolution: [name withheld], Vulcans, Manager, Safety Health and Environmental submitted necessary documentation with plan of action for future program management.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 24 April 2008 Resolved
Record keeping- Company did not do DOT required background check in the past on new employees, representative DER at the audit was under the impression that having new employees take a pre-employment drug test fulfilled the requirements. Was told by DAPI that all employees need to have a background check done who were there latest hires.
Due 14 May 2008
Resolved 12 May 2008
Resolution: [name withheld], Vulcans, Manager, Safety Health and Environmental submitted necessary documentation with plan of action for future program management.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Serious Marine Incident
Issued 24 April 2008 Resolved
Company did not show proof of Alcohol Testing Kits. DER and Safety person showed a sample of a drug Testing kit that would be used for a serious marine incident testing, not incompliance with the applicable regulations.
Due 14 May 2008
Resolved 12 May 2008
Resolution: [name withheld], Vulcans, Manager, Safety Health and Environmental submitted necessary documentation with plan of action for future program management.

Casualty record · 4

29 August 2002Routine · role: Sighted in Area · at JORDAN BRIDGE · activity 1669084
22 April 2004Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · at JAMES RIVER BRIDGE · activity 2050249
19 May 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at NORFOLK SOUTHERN R/R BRIDGE 5 · activity 2655804
18 November 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at NORFOLK SOUTHERN R/R BRIDGE 5 · activity 7098825
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.