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PONCA

Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE)

PONCA is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 34 inspections since 1986, most recently in May 2026, along with 42 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2010 and 2025.

Records from 1986 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 5 May 2026.

Built
1981
Last inspected
5 May 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
34
Deficiencies
42 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2010–2025
Inspected with
6 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
636071
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDB8518
MISLE id
197638
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-197638

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations16
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded14
Years with a record 27 calendar years (1986–2026)
The 34 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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.6 ft × 22.0 ft × 8.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 91 / net 62
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderORANGE SHPBLDG CO INC · ORANGE, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portWANDO, SC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 8 November 2025 · expires 30 November 2026
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 it91 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
62 - 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspected as a tow unit · 6

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.

CB-5 Freight Barge · MISLE 1708973 · 11 March 2025 · activity 8091689A-5 Freight Barge · MISLE 1859226 · 11 March 2025 · activity 8091689SJ 600 Freight Barge · MISLE 209858 · 11 January 2010 · activity 3668173ISLAND LOOKOUT Towing Vessel · MISLE 478717 · 11 January 2010 · activity 3668173GONSOULIN 306 Tank Barge · MISLE 52339 · 29 June 1999 · activity 43534WT-2412 Tank Barge · MISLE 49556 · 26 November 1992 · activity 102289

Inspection history · 34

5 May 2026 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Vessel Attendance
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8368251
9 April 2026 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8345159
6 May 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8129773
11 March 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 8091689
4 June 2024 Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7932029
18 March 2024 COI Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7880946
28 February 2023 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Savannah · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7639302
14 February 2022 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7396190
20 April 2021 Drydock Exam · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7184511
10 February 2021 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7137811
21 February 2020 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6913053
14 February 2019 Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6610041
9 May 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6409824
19 June 2017 MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 6180484
24 March 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5090225
29 April 2014 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification · Administration · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 4846252
26 January 2011 Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3933594
11 January 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Wilmington · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3668173
28 September 2007 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 3070664
23 February 2006 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2598495
28 September 2005 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2502885
31 August 2005 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2480274
30 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1971610
29 June 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 43534
6 August 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 137642
28 May 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 404219
27 October 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 642220
25 October 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 384292
12 February 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 29424
29 December 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1562
29 December 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 74002
26 November 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 102289
15 January 1987 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 313896
9 December 1986 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 313282

Deficiency record · 42

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 April 2026 Resolved
46CFR143.275-There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Any portable pump must have sufficient hose length and pumping capability. All installed bilge piping must have a check/foot valve in each bilge suction that prevents unintended backflooding through bilge piping. When testing the bilge suction in the engine room the system was not functioning properly. Vessel is operating on a rivers route until dry dock and is trouble shooting the system. The vessel had a portable pump with sufficient hose length.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2026
Resolved 11 May 2026
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 9 April 2026 Resolved
46CFR141.385 Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. (a) Stowage. The line throwing appliance and its equipment must be readily accessible for use. (b) Additional equipment. The line throwing appliance must have:
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 April 2026
Resolved 11 May 2026
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 April 2026 Resolved
The following items need to be completed in dry dock. The vessel will be in Charleston within the next 10 days to conduct their dry dock and the following items need corrected. 01-Galley water tight door gaskets need renewed 02-Lens cover on the aft deck light needs to be fixed 03-Bilge pick up centerline engine room rusted and flaking descale and potentially renew once wastage determined. 04-Cover for the emergency fuel shut off valve on deck needs new hinge.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 30 May 2026
Resolved 11 May 2026
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
Sufficient lighting suitable for the marine environment must be provided within crew working and living areas. Galley lighting and stove top hood all had broken or missing covers.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 5 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep sent pics of newly installed lighting and vent hood in galley.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
Smoke detection in berthing spaces. Each towing vessel must be equipped with a means to detect smoke in the berthing spaces and lounges that alerts individuals in those spaces. Smoke detector missing batteries.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Batteries replaced immediately during inspection.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 6 May 2025 Resolved
Verify the proper servicing of each hydrostatic release unit, other than a disposable hydrostatic release unit, as required under subchapter W of this chapter. HRU was installed backwards.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 12 May 2025
Resolution: Master corrected the HRU once identified
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 March 2024 Resolved
At least one lifebuoy must have a lifeline, secured around the body of the lifebuoy. If more than one lifebuoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Each lifeline on a lifebuoy must: Be buoyant; Be of at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) in length; Be non-kinking; Have a diameter of at least 7.9 millimeters (5/16 inch); Have a breaking strength of at least 5 kilonewtons (1,124 pounds); and Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. Port and stbd lifebuoy lines were deteriorated.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 April 2024
Resolved 21 March 2024
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 21 March 2024 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Both main engine shaft packing was leaking excessively.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 April 2024
Resolved 21 March 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 18 March 2024 Resolved
A towing vessel may not be operated without having onboard a valid COI issued by the Coast Guard as required by 46 CFR 136.202. Vessel missing COI expiration date and is restricted to conduction operations noted on COI until COI renewal inspection has been completed.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 April 2024
Resolved 21 March 2024
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 28 February 2023 Resolved
Any towing vessel with alternating watches (shift work) or overnight accommodations must identify the duties and duty stations of each person on board during an emergency. The vessels emergency duty station and assignments did not meet all the criteria in 46 CFR 140.405(b)(1-10). Provide a complete list of emergency duty stations and assignments.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2023
Resolved 10 March 2023
Resolution: Owner provided a copy of complete Emergency duty stations and assignments for the crew via email.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 28 February 2023 Resolved
Essential systems or equipment must be regularly tested and examined. Alarm set points for the main engine and auxiliary generator alarms must be tested twice every five years with no more than 3 years between tests. Owner and master were unable to prove the alarm set points have been verified and tested. Provide a third party technicians report that all alarms have been tested and the set points verified.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2023
Resolved 13 March 2023
Resolution: Received a report from S & H Engine Services of Houma, LA dated March 8, 2023. Technician tested set points for all main and auxiliary engine alarms
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 28 February 2023 Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) must be fitted with spring loaded relief valves. The date on the relief valve tag was 2019. The master was unable to provide documentary evidence that safety relief valves have been tested within the last three years. Provide testing for each safety relief valve or replace the same with new ones.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2023
Resolved 10 March 2023
Resolution: The owner provided an invoice for the purchase of two safety relief valves and potographs showing the installation of both SRV's on the air receivers in the engine room.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 28 February 2023 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals. The vessel did not have a stern light which is required when the vessel operates light ship with out a tow. Properly install a stern light that meets the intent and technical specifications of the Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook. (formerly the inland navigation rules)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2023
Resolved 13 March 2023
Resolution: Master provided a photograph of the stern light burning brightly.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Nautical publications
Issued 28 February 2023 Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage in accordance with 46 CFR 140.705. The master was unable to demonstrate he could extract the tidal current tables for the area of operation. Provide either a hard copy of the 2023 tidal current tables or demonstrate the ability to retrieve the tidal current tables from the Rose Point system.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2023
Resolved 1 March 2023
Resolution: Owner provided documentation in the form of photographs demonstrating the ability to pull up the tidal current information from the Rose Point navigational system.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 28 February 2023 Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 pounds per square inch, must have the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) clearly marked so that it is clearly visible to the crew. The MAWP was not clearly marked in a visible location on both air receivers in the engine room. Properly mark the MAWP on each tank.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2023
Resolved 1 March 2023
Resolution: The ownber provided photographs of both air receivers with the MAWP clearly marked.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 28 February 2023 Resolved
A towing vessel of 26 feet or more in length and more than 600 horsepower, engaged in commercial service must a properly installed and functioning Class A, Automatic Identification System (AIS). The vessel currently has a Class B system. Properly install a Class A, AIS unit and ensure all dynamic and static information you are broadcasting is correct.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 28 March 2023
Resolved 13 March 2023
Resolution: Master provided an invoice and photographic evidence that the AIS class A, receiver and transmiter were installed and operating properly.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 14 February 2022 Resolved
Lifejackets must be marked in block capital letters with the name of the vessel. New lifejackets were place in service but were not stenciled with the vessel's name.
Condition: Placed in Improper Service
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 February 2022
Resolved 15 April 2022
Resolution: Lifejackets were stenciled.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
The VSP is sensitive security information and must be protected in accordance with 49CFR part 1520. Vessel's Security plan was not properly secured. Ensure VSP is stowed per regulation and means of access is restricted.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: VSP is properly stowed.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
The vessel owner or operator must ensure the implementation of security measures to prevent unauthorized access or activities within the area. These security measures may include: 1) Locking or securing access points. Ensure all designated restricted areas per VSP are capable of being locked or secured.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: All access points are capable of being secured.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
Exercises must be conducted at least once each calendar year, with no more than 18 months between exercises. Conduct exercise and provide documentation of completion.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: Security excercise was conducted within 18 months.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
The Company Security Officer must ensure a VSP is developed and implemented for each vessel. Per vessel's VSP, security sweeps should take place after vessel is left unmanned.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: Training was conducted to conduct security sweeps after vessel was left unmanned.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
The vessel owner or operator must ensure restricted areas are designated on board the vessel, as specified in the approved plan. Drawing detailing locations of access and restricted areas was missing from vessel's VSP. Provide drawing and include in VSP. Vessel restricted from operations with other vessels with a VSP until all security deficiencies are rectified and cleared by marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: Drawing was provided indentifying restricted areas.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weathertight function properly. Five weathertight hatches failed hose test. Replace gaskets on weathertight hatches.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 11 May 2021
Resolution: Weather tight doors have been replaced and passed hose test
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ropes and wires
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
The owner, managing operator, master or officer in charge of a navigational watch of a towing vessel must ensure the strength of each component used for securing the towing vessel to the tow and for making up the tow is adequate for its intended service. Provide certification for facing wires.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: Certificates were provided for facing wires.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
Each lifebuoy with a floating electric water light must have a lanyard of at least 3 feet in length but not more than 6 feet. Lanyard was not adequate length.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 February 2021
Resolution: cleared
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel must be approved under approval series 160.050 or 160.150. Each lifebuoy must have approved retro reflective tape.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: Retro was porvided for lifebuoy.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
Stowage positions for life jackets stowed in a berthing space of stateroom and all life jacket containers must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the minimum quantity, identity, and if sizes other than adult or universal sizes are used on the vessel, the size of the life jackets stowed inside the container. Mark all stowage locations of life jackets.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: Life saving locations are properly marked.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
The frame or support of any semi-portable fire extinguisher fitted with wheels must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a steel bulkhead or dick to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions. Properly secure semi-portable fire extinguisher.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: Semi-portable fire extinguisher was Properly secured.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
Paints, coating, or other flammable or combustible products on board a towing vessel must be stores in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. Remove paint and other flammable or combustible products from the vessel until a proper storage cabinet is acquired.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: Flammable locker was removed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
All crew members must be provided with health and safety information and training. All training required in this section must be documented in owner or managing operator's records. Provide documentation of deckhand's required Health and Safety orientation.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: documentation of deckhand's required Health and Safety orientation was provided.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with COLREGS or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation. Lower towing navigation light lens was inoperable.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: towing navigation light were replaced and operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided: Low hydraulic steering fluid levels. Install low hydraulic oil alarm
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: low hydraulic oil alarm is operational.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided: Low hydraulic steering fluid levels. Install low hydraulic oil alarm
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 11 May 2021
Resolution: Low level hydaulic alarm installed.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Stbd MDE has broken guard. Demonstrate rotating machinery has effective guards in place.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 26 February 2021
Resolution: Rotating machinery has effective guards in place.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
Electrical Equipment must be marked with its respective current and voltage ratings. SSWD marking and lights are covered in paint. Prove proper arrangement allowing for viewing of markings and lights on SSWD
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 11 May 2021
Resolution: SSWBD was cleaned and relabeled
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
Main Engine RPM gauge is required at the machinery location. Port MDE rpm gauge not functioning properly. Demonstrate proper function of port MDE rpm gauge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 11 May 2021
Resolution: new RPM gauge has been installed
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 10 February 2021 Resolved
The VHF-FM radio must be installed at each operating station and connected to a functioning battery backup. Repair non-operational backup battery. Ensure functional cell phone is on board at all times as well as maintaining a 24 hour contact number ashore until repairs are accepted by marine inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 11 February 2021
Resolution: cleared
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 24 February 2020 Resolved
A towing vessel is required an approved 160-B semi portable fire extinguisher. 160-B semi portable has cut on discharge hose. Provide service report from technician prior to movement.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 24 February 2020
Resolved 24 February 2020
Resolution: Service report was provided and hose was changed.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 24 February 2020 Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately sized life jacket for each person on board. Vessel has (5) five jackets onboard and is limited to 4 four persons. Provide a total of 11 life jackets as required.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 June 2020
Resolution: Received statement from George stating the required life jackets are in service.
Lifesaving
Issued 25 October 1995 Resolved
LIFE PRESERVERS NOT EQUIPPED WITH RETROREFLECTIVE MATERIAL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 October 1995
Resolved 27 October 1995
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 25 October 1995 Resolved
MARINE SANITATION DEVICE OVERBOARD SHUTOFF VALVE WAS IN THE OPEN POSITION ALLOWING OVERBOARD DISCHARGE OF SEWAGE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 25 October 1995
Resolved 27 October 1995
Documentation
Issued 9 December 1986 Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A VALID CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR67.45-5. THE DOCUMENT ON BOARD EXPIRED FEBRUARY 1985.
Condition: Unknown
Due 4 December 1995
Resolved 4 December 1995

Casualty record · 2

11 January 2010Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3668173
11 March 2025Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 8091689
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.

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.