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CAPTAIN TOM
CAPTAIN TOM is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 37 inspections since 1993, most recently in May 2026, along with 12 deficiencies — 3 with no resolution recorded — and 4 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2008.
Records from 1993 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 11 May 2026.
- Built
- 1981
- Last inspected
- 11 May 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 12 recorded · 3 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2002–2008
Identity
631826
WCY7339
193895
Flag
UNITED STATES
367373660
Maury page id
psix-193895
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded21
Years with a record
20 calendar years (1993–2026)
The 37 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)56.6 ft × 26.0 ft × 7.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 107 / net 73
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMODERN MARINE POWER INC · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNORFOLK, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 14 May 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it73 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
107 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
107 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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
WCY7339MMSI 367373660 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 26 September 2018, expires 19 October 2028 · 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 · 8
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.
BARGE #216 Freight Barge · MISLE 32763 · 17 June 2008 · activity 3240573#5 Freight Barge · MISLE 735623 · 17 June 2008 · activity 3240573JAMES Freight Barge · MISLE 370237 · 12 February 2008 · activity 3149568835 Freight Barge · MISLE 732743 · 1 December 2004 · activity 2252273GB1 Freight Barge · MISLE 732744 · 1 December 2004 · activity 2252273213 Freight Barge · MISLE 203407 · 18 April 2001 · activity 98779BARGE 217 Freight Barge · MISLE 486340 · 20 October 1998 · activity 69730BARGE NO. 26 Freight Barge · MISLE 72065 · 4 February 1993 · activity 126849Inspection history · 37
11 May 2026
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8371251
7 April 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8343927
21 January 2026
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8299266
25 April 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8121573
17 May 2024
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7918422
25 March 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7884681
11 July 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7741447
19 August 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7543162
17 May 2021
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7199143
26 February 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7146770
14 August 2018
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6511803
11 September 2013
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4716863
5 May 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3734840
17 June 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3240573
14 May 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CAPSTAN (WYTL 65601) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3218555
29 April 2008
DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG East District (dp) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3194954
12 February 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3149568
27 March 2007
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3143510
6 March 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2886282
1 December 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2252273
19 February 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Violation Case Coordination Center · Activity 1746542
12 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station St Inigoes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1690002
12 October 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1701291
25 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1609203
18 April 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 98779
8 March 2001
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1060322
2 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 768283
29 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 19118
29 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 210901
29 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 216366
20 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 69730
22 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 196204
22 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 756708
21 May 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 39966
2 June 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 682732
15 April 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 167651
4 February 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 126849
Deficiency record · 12
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 11 May 2026
Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. There is suspected fuel contamination in the aft ballast tanks. The vessel is authorized to perform local pier-side movements only, and may not operate under its own power. The tanks must be emptied and certified gas-free prior to attendance by the U.S. Coast Guard, which is required.
46CFR140.205(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 11 May 2026
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
There is an opening in a controller located in the starboard aft engine room.
46CFR143.400(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Ballast, fuel and other tanks
Issued 11 May 2026
No resolution recorded
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. A failed weld was identified in the overhead pipe sleeve at the connection to the aft bulkhead within the stbd fuel tank. The sleeve houses several hydraulic pipes associated with the steering system. The weld was observed leaking an unidentified fluid. Further inspection and permanent repair required within one year of this CG-835.
46CFR140.205(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 25 April 2025
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 141.375(a)
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates.
- Vessel was missing 01 daytime flare.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 25 April 2025
No resolution recorded
46 CFR 143.245(b)
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded IAW part 140 of this subchapter.
- Vessel had no record of machinery testing. Conduct required tests as outlined in stated Table and provide documentation of completion.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 141.350(a)(1)
Each towing vessel operation in the regions must carry at least one appropriate-size immersion suit, approved under approval series 160.171, for each person on board.
Vessel missing 01 immersion suit.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 141.340(a)
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized life jacket for each person on board. Vessel missing 01 life jacket and 01 needed new retro.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 19 August 2022
Resolved
46 CFR 16.230(a)(1)
Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for dangerous drugs on a random basis of crew members on inspected vessels who occupy a position or perform the duties and functions of a position, required by the vessel's COI. Provide list of crew members on vessel that are enrolled in drug consortium.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 14 August 2018
Resolved
The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) Zero Length and Beam
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.
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.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Serious Marine Incident
Issued 24 April 2008
Resolved
Company did 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.
Casualty record · 4
25 April 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1609203
6 March 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2886282
12 February 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3149568
17 June 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3240573
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.