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MISS CHRISTY

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

MISS CHRISTY is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 57 inspections since 1994, most recently in November 2025, along with 15 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded — and 11 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2017.

Records from 1994 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 6 November 2025.

Built
1981
Last inspected
6 November 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
57
Deficiencies
15 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
11 investigations · 2002–2017
Inspected with
44 other vessels
Also recorded as
3 other names

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 6 November 2025
Recorded inspections57
…physical examinations9
…administrative events7
…with no type recorded41
Deficiencies 15 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 24 calendar years (1994–2025)
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.
634736
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDC4653
MISLE id
196460
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-196460

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)60.9 ft × 26.1 ft × 9.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 144 / net 97
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOUIS G ORTIS BOAT CO · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portWEST ST MARY, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 30 January 2026 · expires 31 January 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 it144 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
97 - 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 · 44

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.

L MARIE Towing Vessel · MISLE 91675 · 26 January 2017 · activity 6105302MTC 0132 Freight Barge · MISLE 821867 · 26 January 2017 · activity 6105302KIRBY 31010 Tank Barge · MISLE 1076562 · 26 January 2017 · activity 6105302UNDERTOW VI Towing Vessel · MISLE 1345761 · 26 January 2017 · activity 6105302BIG BAY Towing Vessel · MISLE 869041 · 11 March 2013 · activity 4546927H 219 Freight Barge · MISLE 434074 · 6 June 2007 · activity 2953200CBR 2305 Tank Barge · MISLE 658941 · 6 June 2007 · activity 2953200ETT-800 Freight Barge · MISLE 664852 · 6 June 2007 · activity 2953200CGB 270B Freight Barge · MISLE 163730 · 5 May 2007 · activity 2931998JT 37 Freight Barge · MISLE 175773 · 5 May 2007 · activity 2931998CGB 331 Freight Barge · MISLE 198818 · 5 May 2007 · activity 2931998CGB 355 Freight Barge · MISLE 198842 · 5 May 2007 · activity 2931998MCR-203B Freight Barge · MISLE 203664 · 5 May 2007 · activity 2931998H 219 Freight Barge · MISLE 434074 · 28 December 2006 · activity 2940044CBR 2305 Tank Barge · MISLE 658941 · 28 December 2006 · activity 2940044ETT-800 Freight Barge · MISLE 664852 · 28 December 2006 · activity 2940044C 734 Freight Barge · MISLE 244448 · 23 July 2003 · activity 1881793MGT 111 Freight Barge · MISLE 650896 · 29 May 2003 · activity 1805395RBC 100 Freight Barge · MISLE 190056 · 7 March 2003 · activity 1753949M/G 833 Freight Barge · MISLE 198346 · 7 March 2003 · activity 1753949M/G 844 Freight Barge · MISLE 198357 · 7 March 2003 · activity 1753949CTC9514 Freight Barge · MISLE 448744 · 7 March 2003 · activity 1753949MG 943 Freight Barge · MISLE 611536 · 31 December 2002 · activity 1725167MG 936 Freight Barge · MISLE 611537 · 31 December 2002 · activity 1725167MG 902 Freight Barge · MISLE 611538 · 31 December 2002 · activity 1725167S 1495 Freight Barge · MISLE 611539 · 31 December 2002 · activity 17251672T 6828 Freight Barge · MISLE 611540 · 31 December 2002 · activity 1725167MG 286 Freight Barge · MISLE 611541 · 31 December 2002 · activity 1725167HMS KIM JACKSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 119370 · 6 December 2002 · activity 1719397M/G 849 Freight Barge · MISLE 194071 · 6 December 2002 · activity 1719397M/G 833 Freight Barge · MISLE 198346 · 6 December 2002 · activity 1719397M/G 842 Freight Barge · MISLE 198355 · 6 December 2002 · activity 1719397M/G R 38 Freight Barge · MISLE 255678 · 6 December 2002 · activity 1719397MG 943 Freight Barge · MISLE 611536 · 6 December 2002 · activity 1719397M/G 900 Freight Barge · MISLE 205063 · 9 May 2002 · activity 1627989M/G R 5401 Freight Barge · MISLE 388792 · 9 May 2002 · activity 1627989JOHN 3:16 Towing Vessel · MISLE 511483 · 9 May 2002 · activity 1627989HARBOR LADY Towing Vessel · MISLE 92757 · 27 October 1999 · activity 112385ACBL 4356 Freight Barge · MISLE 167339 · 27 October 1999 · activity 112385JAKE HUFFTY Towing Vessel · MISLE 192504 · 27 October 1999 · activity 112385M-966 Freight Barge · MISLE 450678 · 27 October 1999 · activity 112385TDW Towing Vessel · MISLE 126546 · 8 February 1999 · activity 70180M-882 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 491102 · 8 February 1999 · activity 70180HMS 60 Tank Barge · MISLE 47300 · 18 March 1997 · activity 150444RAM 101 Tank Barge · MISLE 50246 · 18 March 1997 · activity 150444M-969 Freight Barge · MISLE 408817 · 16 August 1994 · activity 66634M-960 Freight Barge · MISLE 412642 · 16 August 1994 · activity 66634M-968 Freight Barge · MISLE 404013 · 25 June 1994 · activity 154081M 561 Freight Barge · MISLE 405031 · 1 April 1994 · activity 70090

Inspection history · 57

6 November 2025 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8265152
23 October 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8259226
22 October 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8022994
19 August 2024 Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7986435
14 August 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7981443
19 January 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7851823
31 July 2023 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7759090
5 June 2023 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7704067
16 May 2023 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7690053
15 November 2022 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7596367
27 August 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7298032
3 June 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6967355
21 December 2018 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6607677
7 March 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6100996
26 January 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6105302
26 January 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5106857
8 April 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4565407
11 March 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4546927
28 November 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4493217
17 January 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4227917
22 March 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3701196
17 November 2008 Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3364713
4 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3124879
8 December 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3111834
6 June 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2953200
14 May 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2929696
5 May 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2931998
28 December 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2940044
5 July 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2702309
20 April 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2629556
29 December 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2572149
19 February 2004 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2008733
13 February 2004 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2006154
13 February 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2006175
9 February 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2003332
16 December 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1990474
11 December 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1962656
23 July 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1881793
29 May 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1805395
25 May 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1808667
18 April 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1791682
7 March 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1753949
31 December 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1725167
6 December 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1719397
9 May 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1627989
3 October 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1516958
27 October 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 112385
8 February 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 70180
8 February 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 225958
8 February 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 425475
4 October 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 182259
18 March 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 150444
12 June 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 147010
28 August 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 131340
16 August 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 66634
25 June 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 154081
1 April 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 70090

Deficiency record · 15

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 6 November 2025 Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location:Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM. The vsl did not have an RPM gauge for either gen. prime mover. Install and test RPM gauge on each.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 20 November 2025
Resolution: Gauges were installed and tested sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead -corrosion
Issued 6 November 2025 Resolved
Decks and bulkheads designed to be watertight or weathertight must be maintained in that condition. The port bulkhead near the galley door had a hole/penetration due to rusting. Repair hole to make water tight.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 November 2025
Resolution: Hole was repaired via shipard.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 6 November 2025 Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. The port generator prime mover belt guard is broken and needs the bracket fixed.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 7 November 2025
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 27 October 2025 No resolution recorded
A towing vessel may not be operated without having onboard a valid COl issued by the Coast Guard as required by 46 USC 136.202. Vessel does not have a COI endorsed for its 2024 calendar year annual. Vessel shall not carry cargo. Vessel may proceed to Morgan City to dock and prepare for COl inspection.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 5 June 2023 Resolved
The OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel, including removal of the vessel from service to assess the extent of damage and to effect permanent repairs. Vessel sustained damage to its steering gear assembly, requiring repair in dry dock. Notify MSU Morgan City upon intitiation of repairs and remain in drydock until repairs are verified and cleared by attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 5 June 2023
Resolved 16 June 2023
Resolution: Witnessed satisfactory repair and test of steering assembly including starboard rudder and rudder shaft, jockey bar, and tiller arms.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (navigation)
Issued 16 May 2023 Resolved
Repairs and minor alterations to existing towing vessels must be made in accordance with this part. Vessel's STBD steering rudder is bent approximately 1.5' and requires repairs. Vessel has 2 other rudders and flanking rudders. Submit a repair proposal to the attending MI to affect repairs prior to operating with exception of light ship transits. 46 CFR 143.205
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 30 May 2023
Resolution: New pintal installed and rudder tested sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 17 November 2022 Resolved
Safety orientations and other crew training must be documented in the Towing Vessel Record (TVR). The required safety orientation and crew training was not documented in the TVR. Vessel must ensure that the required orientation is provided and documented.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 December 2022
Resolved 23 November 2022
Resolution: Vessel provided sufficient orientation documentation.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 17 November 2022 Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crewmembers are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. No drill records were available and the master and crew attested that none had been conducted. Vessel crew must conduct and document completion of required drills.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 December 2022
Resolved 23 November 2022
Resolution: Vessel demonstrated sufficient conducted drills.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 17 November 2022 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals IAW the COLREGS or 33 CFR Part 84 as appropriate. The required day shapes were not onboard the vessel.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 December 2022
Resolved 23 November 2022
Resolution: Provided proof of dayshapes required for vessel.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 November 2022 Resolved
Each lifebuoy must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. The existing markings were not legible.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 December 2022
Resolved 23 November 2022
Resolution: Name stenciled on life ring buoys.
Operations/Management › Other Criminal/Civil Violations
Issued 13 February 2004 Resolved
NOV, failure to submit a vessel security assessment report prior to 01FEB2004, IAW 33 CFR 104.310.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 15 July 2019
Navigation
Issued 8 February 1999 Resolved
Navigation Lights not approved type (Vessel using household bulbs). Vesselboarded during daylight hours. Instructed Capt. to fix lights prior to next night time transit.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 March 1999
Resolved 25 March 1999
Navigation
Issued 8 February 1999 Resolved
Coast Guard Light List not available.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 March 1999
Resolved 25 March 1999
Navigation
Issued 8 February 1999 Resolved
Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners not available.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 March 1999
Resolved 25 March 1999
Navigation
Issued 8 February 1999 Resolved
Marine Charts of areas transited are outdated.
Condition: Unknown
Due 5 March 1999
Resolved 25 March 1999

Casualty record · 11

9 May 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1627989
31 December 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1725167
7 March 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1753949
16 December 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 1990474
29 December 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2572149
28 December 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2940044
5 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2931998
14 May 2007Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 2929696
22 March 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3701196
11 March 2013Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 4546927
26 January 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 6105302
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 · 3

CAPT BLAKE HENRY (2002–2003), VICKI LYNN (2005–2010), LIL MIKE SETTOON (2013–2017). 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.