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BETSY WEPFER
Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named BETSY WEPFER · KIRBY INLAND MARINE, LP operator of record, 2023
BETSY WEPFER is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 36 inspections since 1994, most recently in June 2026, along with 12 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2011 and 2022.
Records from 1994 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 15 June 2026.
- Built
- 1981
- Last inspected
- 15 June 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2011–2022
Identity
632942
WDM3863
194899
Flag
UNITED STATES
368201160
Maury page id
psix-194899
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded22
Years with a record
21 calendar years (1994–2026)
The 36 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)64.1 ft × 26.1 ft × 9.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 178 / net 120
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderALBERT ORTIS BOAT BUILDING INC · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portMEMPHIS, TN
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 6 May 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 it178 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
120 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
120 - 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
WDM3863MMSI 368201160 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 May 2021, expires 27 May 2031
WDC2572MMSI 366995140 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 November 2014, cancelled 1 February 2025
WCU4334MMSI 366695610 · expired · voluntarily equipped · granted 5 September 1995, cancelled 7 January 2006
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 · 26
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.
STC 3032B Tank Barge · MISLE 430588 · 10 September 2020 · activity 7060692KIRBY 29109 Tank Barge · MISLE 1220311 · 10 September 2020 · activity 7060692RESOLVE ENTERPRISE Towing Vessel · MISLE 58833 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577ISAAC K Towing Vessel · MISLE 166969 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577SOUTHERN ROSE Towing Vessel · MISLE 168494 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577EMILIE REECE Towing Vessel · MISLE 204926 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577LUCILLE BROOKS Towing Vessel · MISLE 206814 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577KIRBY 28145 Tank Barge · MISLE 1144976 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577KIRBY 28177 Tank Barge · MISLE 1156708 · 20 July 2013 · activity 4672577LAUREN ELIZABETH Towing Vessel · MISLE 173554 · 11 June 2002 · activity 1657956CBC 222 Tank Barge · MISLE 490036 · 11 June 2002 · activity 1657956KIRBY 20004 Tank Barge · MISLE 52458 · 9 May 2000 · activity 56967LASM-14 Tank Barge · MISLE 365054 · 3 May 2000 · activity 115676LASM-14 Tank Barge · MISLE 365054 · 3 May 2000 · activity 181585DXE 3058 Tank Barge · MISLE 457120 · 3 May 2000 · activity 181585KIRBY 29301 Tank Barge · MISLE 52804 · 12 July 1999 · activity 107377KIRBY 28308 Tank Barge · MISLE 365051 · 12 July 1999 · activity 107377KIRBY 30021 Tank Barge · MISLE 52400 · 16 November 1997 · activity 131793WEST VIRGINIA Tank Ship · MISLE 227917 · 16 November 1997 · activity 131793LASM-52 Tank Barge · MISLE 417584 · 16 November 1997 · activity 131793MR MIKE Towing Vessel · MISLE 180512 · 31 August 1997 · activity 38067KIRBY 28303 Tank Barge · MISLE 359579 · 31 August 1997 · activity 38067MEM 462 Freight Barge · MISLE 457690 · 31 August 1997 · activity 38067KIRBY 26906 Tank Barge · MISLE 49658 · 2 March 1997 · activity 140967KIRBY 20306 Tank Barge · MISLE 47062 · 6 February 1995 · activity 15197KIRBY 29003 Tank Barge · MISLE 52002 · 6 February 1995 · activity 15197STC 120 B Tank Barge · MISLE 45809 · 7 July 1994 · activity 95375Inspection history · 36
15 June 2026
TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8456872
6 March 2025
Construction Oversight
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8089569
13 January 2025
COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8062671
4 January 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7396587
3 September 2021
TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7343231
14 July 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7270655
10 September 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7060692
5 April 2020
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6935908
14 February 2020
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6909198
5 December 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6318878
13 August 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5218929
20 July 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4672577
4 March 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4543428
23 October 2012
Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4471869
7 April 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3982138
19 March 2010
DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3700145
7 January 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3390125
16 December 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3382028
15 November 2008
Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3363509
12 September 2006
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2776728
26 June 2006
MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2681554
13 June 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2678351
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1989536
11 June 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1657956
9 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 56967
4 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 277817
3 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 115676
3 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 181585
12 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 107377
24 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 426986
19 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 92361
16 November 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 131793
31 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 38067
2 March 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 140967
6 February 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 15197
7 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 95375
Deficiency record · 12
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 31 January 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards.
Fuel leak from fitting/hose on starboard generator. Fuel leak from fuel supply pipe, centerline in the bilge.
Repair fuel leaks for generator and supply pipe in the bilge.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 31 January 2025
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable.
Excessive fuel accumulation in the machinery space bilge due to the above mentioned fuel leaks.
Thoroughly clean all fuel/oil from machinery space bilge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 31 January 2025
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under normal and emergency conditions.
Crankcase breather assemblies for both main engines are inadequate. Starboard main engine hose is damaged. Port main engine stack pipe is missing and hose is improperly redirected to the bilge.
Repair starboard main engine crankcase breather hose. Replace port main engine crankcase breather stack pipe and re-route hose to the correct stack pipe configuration.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 31 January 2025
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location:(1) Main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM;
Port main engine RPM gauge inoperable. Renew/repair port main engine RPM gauge.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 April 2020
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on board under
normal and emergency conditions.
Vessel reported a broke pressure valve nipple which caused a loss of air to ships critical systems and caused a loss of steering. Repairs are to be made to the satisfaction of USCG Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 26 June 2006
Resolved
Port/Stbd fire hoses need to be replaced.
Fire Fighting › Semiportable CO2 Fire Extinguishers › Approval
Issued 26 June 2006
Resolved
298lb fire extinguisher outside engine room needs to have proper approval/marking. Minimal requirement is to have a B-V or fixed fire extinguishing system for the engine room. Inspection label is up-to-date and hose reaches all areas of engine room.
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Arrangement
Issued 26 June 2006
Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire detection system.
Communications › Internal Communications System › Sound-powered Telephone
Issued 26 June 2006
Resolved
Install PA system that can be heard throughout accommodation space(s).
Construction/Loadline
Issued 24 March 1999
Resolved
HAILING PORT NOT CLEARLY DISPLAYED, NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED IAW 46CFR 67.123(b).
Electrical
Issued 24 March 1999
Resolved
RECOMMENDED LIGHT COVERS IN ENGINE ROOM.
Engineering
Issued 24 March 1999
Resolved
MACHINERY GUARDS ON ALL ROTATING MACHINERY IN ENGINE ROOM WERE MISSING IAW 33 CFR 160.111.
Casualty record · 4
7 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3982138
20 July 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 4672577
10 September 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7060692
4 January 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7396587
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
AGAMEMNON (2011–2020). 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.