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BETSY WEPFER

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

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 August 2026
Inspections
36
Deficiencies
12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
4 investigations · 2011–2022
Inspected with
25 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

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 June 2026
Recorded inspections36
…physical examinations8
…administrative events6
…with no type recorded22
Deficiencies 12 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 21 calendar years (1994–2026)
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.
632942
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDM3863
MISLE id
194899
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-194899

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 shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
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
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.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 25

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 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 95375

Inspection 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 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
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 Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification
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 Uninspected Other · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 31 January 2025
Resolution: Fuel leaks repaired.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 31 January 2025
Resolution: Bilges cleaned.
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.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 February 2025
Resolved 20 July 2025
Resolution: Crankcase breather pipe replaced in kind.
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.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 February 2025
Resolved 31 January 2025
Resolution: RPM gauge repaired.
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)
Action required: 15 - Rectify deficiencies by next port
Resolved 6 April 2020
Resolution: Vessel provided statement and pictures confirming repairs have been completed and air receiver is operational.
Fire Fighting › Fire Hoses › Condition
Issued 26 June 2006 Resolved
Port/Stbd fire hoses need to be replaced.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 July 2006
Resolved 12 September 2006
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.
Due 16 July 2006
Resolved 12 September 2006
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Arrangement
Issued 26 June 2006 Resolved
Prove proper operation of fire detection system.
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 July 2006
Resolved 12 September 2006
Communications › Internal Communications System › Sound-powered Telephone
Issued 26 June 2006 Resolved
Install PA system that can be heard throughout accommodation space(s).
Condition: Unknown
Due 16 July 2006
Resolved 12 September 2006
Construction/Loadline
Issued 24 March 1999 Resolved
HAILING PORT NOT CLEARLY DISPLAYED, NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED IAW 46CFR 67.123(b).
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 May 2000
Resolved 12 May 2000
Electrical
Issued 24 March 1999 Resolved
RECOMMENDED LIGHT COVERS IN ENGINE ROOM.
Condition: Unknown
Due 30 March 1999
Resolved 30 March 1999
Engineering
Issued 24 March 1999 Resolved
MACHINERY GUARDS ON ALL ROTATING MACHINERY IN ENGINE ROOM WERE MISSING IAW 33 CFR 160.111.
Condition: Unknown
Due 12 May 2000
Resolved 12 May 2000

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. 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.