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JOHN R OPERLE

Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named JOHN R OPERLE · INGRAM BARGE CO. operator of record, 2023

JOHN R OPERLE is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 60 inspections since 1996, most recently in December 2025, along with 1 deficiency and 22 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2025.

Records from 1996 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 16 December 2025.

Built
1981
Last inspected
16 December 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
60
Deficiencies
1 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
22 investigations · 2002–2025
Inspected with
48 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
630998
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDL2120
MISLE id
193155
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
366961510
Maury page id
psix-193155

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations7
…administrative events7
…with no type recorded46
Years with a record 22 calendar years (1996–2025)
The 60 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)157.5 ft × 45.0 ft × 8.1 ft
Registered tonnagegross 785 / net 553
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
Builderbuilder not recorded · ST LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portWILMINGTON, DE
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 29 April 2026 · expires 31 May 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 it785 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
553 - 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

WDL2120MMSI 366961510 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 15 August 2019, expires 15 August 2029
WDB8611MMSI 366961510 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 2 May 2014, cancelled 13 August 2019
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 · 48

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.

IN075105 Freight Barge · MISLE 892300 · 26 July 2025 · activity 8207215IN005406 Freight Barge · MISLE 18288 · 19 May 2017 · activity 6170474SMG 78 Freight Barge · MISLE 491433 · 19 May 2017 · activity 6170474IN065411 Freight Barge · MISLE 807956 · 19 May 2017 · activity 6170474IN155449 Freight Barge · MISLE 1345863 · 19 May 2017 · activity 6170474IN164447 Freight Barge · MISLE 1378693 · 19 May 2017 · activity 6170474IN085095 Freight Barge · MISLE 967313 · 30 April 2016 · activity 5867612SIR JOHNATHAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 140028 · 8 September 2014 · activity 4979487IN085143 Freight Barge · MISLE 990550 · 8 September 2014 · activity 4979487ING1160 Freight Barge · MISLE 253222 · 4 June 2014 · activity 4879975IB 986 Tank Barge · MISLE 44858 · 26 August 2013 · activity 4697777IB 1930 Tank Barge · MISLE 471067 · 26 August 2013 · activity 4697777IN065441 Freight Barge · MISLE 813276 · 26 August 2013 · activity 4697777IN075099 Freight Barge · MISLE 892290 · 26 August 2013 · activity 4697777OR 5104 Freight Barge · MISLE 302434 · 10 November 2012 · activity 4483216OR 5152 Freight Barge · MISLE 327338 · 10 November 2012 · activity 4483216TWYLA LUHR Towing Vessel · MISLE 208605 · 14 April 2011 · activity 3992724SUE ELLEN DIAMOND Towing Vessel · MISLE 125543 · 26 February 2011 · activity 3979258ING 5095 Freight Barge · MISLE 205263 · 26 February 2011 · activity 3979258CHEM 3210 Tank Barge · MISLE 958898 · 26 February 2011 · activity 3979258MGI-F5 Tank Barge · MISLE 24592 · 10 June 2009 · activity 3500157ING4713 Freight Barge · MISLE 339051 · 5 June 2009 · activity 3496194ING7630 Freight Barge · MISLE 350509 · 5 June 2009 · activity 3496194OR 2215 Freight Barge · MISLE 471573 · 5 June 2009 · activity 3496194IN075045 Freight Barge · MISLE 879529 · 5 June 2009 · activity 3496194CLINT DAVIS Towing Vessel · MISLE 101709 · 8 September 2003 · activity 1906840BETHANY DAWN Towing Vessel · MISLE 129794 · 8 September 2003 · activity 1906840LAINEY JONES Towing Vessel · MISLE 187698 · 8 September 2003 · activity 1906840LEWIS B STRAIT Towing Vessel · MISLE 154856 · 2 June 2003 · activity 1808045JOHN M DONNELLY Towing Vessel · MISLE 184445 · 2 June 2003 · activity 1808045R-7560 Freight Barge · MISLE 281178 · 2 June 2003 · activity 1808045BILL RODGERS Towing Vessel · MISLE 207599 · 1 April 2003 · activity 1766562CBX 25 Freight Barge · MISLE 155455 · 29 January 2003 · activity 1739885CBX 45 Freight Barge · MISLE 155475 · 29 January 2003 · activity 1739885CBX 82 Freight Barge · MISLE 155512 · 29 January 2003 · activity 1739885CBY 18 Freight Barge · MISLE 155536 · 29 January 2003 · activity 1739885CBX 207 Freight Barge · MISLE 192611 · 29 January 2003 · activity 1739885CBX 219 Freight Barge · MISLE 192921 · 29 January 2003 · activity 1739885CBX 249 Freight Barge · MISLE 207712 · 29 January 2003 · activity 1739885CBX 258 Freight Barge · MISLE 209577 · 29 January 2003 · activity 1739885CTC 9663 Freight Barge · MISLE 447041 · 29 January 2003 · activity 1739885CBX 50 Freight Barge · MISLE 155480 · 29 February 2000 · activity 31531CBX 3 Freight Barge · MISLE 155433 · 6 March 1999 · activity 116918CBX 7 Freight Barge · MISLE 155437 · 6 March 1999 · activity 116918CBX 27 Freight Barge · MISLE 155457 · 6 March 1999 · activity 116918CBX 56 Freight Barge · MISLE 155486 · 6 March 1999 · activity 116918R9015 Freight Barge · MISLE 340675 · 6 March 1999 · activity 116918R9016 Freight Barge · MISLE 340676 · 6 March 1999 · activity 116918

Inspection history · 60

16 December 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8291784
26 July 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8207215
28 March 2025 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8083652
6 March 2025 TPO Audit · Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8096863
23 January 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8080654
20 February 2022 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7399223
20 February 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7399926
14 February 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7142420
14 February 2021 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7153042
23 March 2020 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6936420
19 February 2020 TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6913259
10 July 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6496910
16 November 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6310415
19 May 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6170474
23 September 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6007603
30 April 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5867612
8 September 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4979487
4 June 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4879975
6 May 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4874208
26 August 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4697777
10 November 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4483216
1 February 2012 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise · Activity 4236327
14 April 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3992724
29 March 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3974120
11 March 2011 Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3965279
26 February 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3979258
16 June 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Heartland District (dwb) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3505525
10 June 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3500157
5 June 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3496194
29 May 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Heartland District (dwb) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3505492
27 March 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3492079
18 November 2008 Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3365764
10 March 2008 Plan Review (Other than "T")
Administrative · USCG Heartland District · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3161627
18 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3146426
27 February 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2880017
9 September 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2774300
17 August 2006 Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2751240
9 May 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2644564
8 November 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2535168
5 November 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1947880
18 September 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1912620
8 September 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1906840
10 June 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1881741
2 June 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1808045
1 April 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1766562
29 January 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Greenville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1739885
28 November 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1714169
13 August 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1663139
21 May 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1642816
21 May 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1643935
19 February 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1487282
13 April 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Nashville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 168467
2 January 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 165541
11 September 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 769104
8 September 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 189626
29 February 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 31531
6 March 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 116918
1 September 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 110569
20 May 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 90009
20 April 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 187227

Deficiency record · 1

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 14 February 2021 Resolved
Propulsion machinery , including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Port Eng failure due to water/coolant leak. Exact cause still being determined. Repairs to be completed to return Engine to proper operation. Technical report to be provided to Marine inspector upon Satisfactory testing.
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 15 February 2021
Resolution: Technician report received from Port captain and RO. All repairs complete and operational test SAT.

Casualty record · 22

21 May 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 1643935
29 January 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1739885
1 April 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1766562
2 June 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1808045
8 September 2003Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 1906840
8 November 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2535168
27 February 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2880017
18 January 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3146426
5 June 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at BURLINGTON RAILROAD DRAWBRIDGE · activity 3496194
14 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3992724
10 November 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4483216
26 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4697777
6 May 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4874208
4 June 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4879975
30 April 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5867612
23 September 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6007603
19 May 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · at LOUISIANA HIGHWAY BRIDGE, LOUISIANA RAILROAD DRAWBRIDGE · activity 6170474
16 November 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6310415
10 July 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6496910
14 February 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7142420
20 February 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7399926
26 July 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8207215
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.

Recorded names · 1

WILLIAM J GRAYSON (2002–2003). 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.