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LEXIE JOHNSTON

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

LEXIE JOHNSTON is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 53 inspections since 1992, most recently in September 2024, along with 11 deficiencies and 8 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2023.

Records from 1992 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 10 September 2024.

Built
1981
Last inspected
10 September 2024
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
53
Deficiencies
11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
8 investigations · 2002–2023
Inspected with
41 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 10 September 2024
Recorded inspections53
…physical examinations7
…administrative events5
…with no type recorded41
Deficiencies 11 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 26 calendar years (1992–2024)
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.
638074
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDK5310
MISLE id
199396
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-199396

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)61.2 ft × 26.1 ft × 9.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 162 / net 110
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 it162 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
110 - 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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 41

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.

MEM 2005 Freight Barge · MISLE 476096 · 19 October 2020 · activity 7081610IB 992 Tank Barge · MISLE 45852 · 6 July 2014 · activity 4914137NICEVILLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 1016406 · 26 April 2014 · activity 4845747IB1062 Tank Barge · MISLE 1240009 · 26 April 2014 · activity 4845747REPOSE Towing Vessel · MISLE 438794 · 19 October 2011 · activity 4189966IB 905 Tank Barge · MISLE 41326 · 10 February 2010 · activity 3678313IB 964 Tank Barge · MISLE 51217 · 10 February 2010 · activity 3678313T13884 Freight Barge · MISLE 461183 · 10 February 2010 · activity 3678313T13936 Freight Barge · MISLE 461968 · 10 February 2010 · activity 3678313T13995 Freight Barge · MISLE 470889 · 10 February 2010 · activity 3678313KIRBY 10304 Tank Barge · MISLE 51396 · 3 April 2007 · activity 2901035ADA A Towing Vessel · MISLE 52862 · 3 April 2007 · activity 2901035EMILY W Towing Vessel · MISLE 127751 · 3 April 2007 · activity 2901035JULEANN TORRENCE Towing Vessel · MISLE 141279 · 3 April 2007 · activity 2901035KIRBY 7600 Tank Barge · MISLE 49466 · 12 October 2004 · activity 2218935KIRBY 29003 Tank Barge · MISLE 52002 · 28 April 2003 · activity 1784889KIRBY 25950 Tank Barge · MISLE 54139 · 28 April 2003 · activity 1784889KIRBY 10001 Tank Barge · MISLE 41438 · 6 December 2002 · activity 1715711LASM-31 Tank Barge · MISLE 51424 · 6 December 2002 · activity 1715711OHIO RIVER PRIDE Towing Vessel · MISLE 195230 · 6 December 2002 · activity 1715711KIRBY 10364 Tank Barge · MISLE 228830 · 6 December 2002 · activity 1715711CBC 86 Tank Barge · MISLE 363785 · 6 December 2002 · activity 1715711KIRBY 10555 Tank Barge · MISLE 486070 · 6 December 2002 · activity 1715711KIRBY 8630B Tank Barge · MISLE 40830 · 10 April 2002 · activity 1614062KIRBY 10301 Tank Barge · MISLE 49870 · 10 April 2002 · activity 1614062RCT 103 Tank Barge · MISLE 50076 · 10 April 2002 · activity 1614062KIRBY 14829 Tank Barge · MISLE 52162 · 10 April 2002 · activity 1614062KIRBY 30405 Tank Barge · MISLE 392662 · 10 April 2002 · activity 1614062MOC V Freight Barge · MISLE 47701 · 17 December 2000 · activity 127258KIRBY 31300 Tank Barge · MISLE 50407 · 17 December 2000 · activity 127258VIRGINIA BURNS Towing Vessel · MISLE 192044 · 17 December 2000 · activity 127258MGM 401 Tank Barge · MISLE 48333 · 20 January 1997 · activity 87405MGM 402 Tank Barge · MISLE 48334 · 5 October 1996 · activity 13417MARK-C Towing Vessel · MISLE 117244 · 5 October 1996 · activity 13417SAMANTHA DALE Towing Vessel · MISLE 142670 · 5 October 1996 · activity 13417OR 5190 Freight Barge · MISLE 342010 · 5 October 1996 · activity 13417MGM 402 Tank Barge · MISLE 48334 · 29 March 1996 · activity 94975COASTAL 2307-B Tank Barge · MISLE 49004 · 29 March 1996 · activity 94975GEORGE LEAVELL Towing Vessel · MISLE 197344 · 29 March 1996 · activity 94975MGM 403 Tank Barge · MISLE 48336 · 16 November 1995 · activity 100115P400 Tank Barge · MISLE 49089 · 16 November 1995 · activity 100115CORI WEILAND Towing Vessel · MISLE 171376 · 16 November 1995 · activity 100115MGM 401 Tank Barge · MISLE 48333 · 1 December 1994 · activity 57775MGM 402 Tank Barge · MISLE 48334 · 1 December 1994 · activity 57775

Inspection history · 53

10 September 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8000621
2 August 2024 COI Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7973103
29 October 2023 Damage Survey · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7816791
28 October 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7820859
9 July 2023 TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7760280
19 October 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7081610
22 April 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6942384
8 July 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6743015
12 June 2019 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6754010
15 May 2019 TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6685899
22 March 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6655761
21 March 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6646548
3 August 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6229802
4 August 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5962501
4 April 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Vicksburg · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5847159
5 January 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5791542
20 August 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4960758
16 July 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4924296
6 July 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4914137
26 April 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4845747
26 April 2014 Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4845797
20 March 2013 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4553583
19 October 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4189966
25 March 2010 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3705672
10 February 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3678313
15 January 2009 Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3394796
27 June 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2976836
5 June 2007 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2954122
3 April 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2901035
4 October 2006 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2794646
23 June 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2400552
13 May 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2399479
12 October 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2218935
28 April 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1784889
6 December 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1715711
10 April 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1614062
17 April 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 771420
13 April 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 200651
17 December 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 127258
2 September 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 771393
25 August 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 200650
7 September 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 43782
7 September 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 420234
19 February 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 413191
21 November 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCG Heartland District (dp) · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 725789
21 May 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 536703
20 January 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 87405
5 October 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 13417
27 August 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 394836
29 March 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 94975
16 November 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 100115
1 December 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 57775
23 November 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 17041

Deficiency record · 11

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 2 August 2024 Resolved
Machinery systems must be maintained to provide for the safe operation of the vessel and safety of persons onboard under normal and emergency conditions. Port main engine had fuel in the oil sump. Identify cause source of the fuel and make repairs.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 August 2024
Resolution: Conducted oil change; operator/maintenance team error.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 2 August 2024 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated so as to minimize fire hazards. Port generator is leaking fuel from the fitting of a flexible hose. Repair/renew fuel hose to stop fuel leakage.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 August 2024
Resolution: Renewed hose.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 2 August 2024 Resolved
All towing vessels must be operated and maintained so the watertight integrity and stability of vessel of the vessel are not compromised. Found ½ hole in main deck plating underneath forward hold door. Make repairs to the hole to the satisfaction of the attending Marine Inspector.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 6 August 2024
Resolution: Clad welded hole.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 2 August 2024 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. (b) Alarms must be visible and audible at each operating station. The high bilge level audible alarm is not working. Repair/renew audible alarm at the operating station.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 August 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: Renewed audible alarm at the operating station.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 2 August 2024 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Electrical junction box cover in forward hold is not secured properly. Repair junction box cover to properly secure electrical equipment therein.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 August 2024
Resolved 6 August 2024
Resolution: Repaired junction box cover hinges.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Pipes, wires (insulation)
Issued 2 August 2024 Resolved
Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Starboard generator is missing a section of exhaust lagging. Replace lagging to prevent injury to personnel.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 August 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: Replaced missing lagging.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Protection machinery
Issued 2 August 2024 Resolved
All pressure vessels must have the MAWP indicated by a stamp, nameplate, or other means visible to the crew. Forward air receiver was not marked with MAWP. Label air receivers with MAWP not exceeding the installed relief valve pressure (200 PSI).
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 August 2024
Resolved 8 August 2024
Resolution: Relabled pressure vessel MAWP.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Auxiliary engine
Issued 2 August 2024 Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: (3) Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM. Port generator oil pressure gauge is inoperable. Renew oil pressure gauge.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 August 2024
Resolved 6 August 2024
Resolution: Renewed pressure gauge.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 2 August 2024 Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. The forward hold hatch gasket is severely damaged and cannot seal properly. Renew forward hold hatch gasket.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 16 August 2024
Resolved 6 August 2024
Resolution: Renewed gasket.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 29 October 2023 Resolved
During normal operations, the port-side propeller stopped rotating. After initial surveys, it was discovered that the port-side shaft sheared inside the shaft tube. Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reductions gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Prior to resuming commercial operations, within 14 days affect permanent repairs to the port-side propulsion system and demonstrate proper operation to the satisfaction of the TPO and submit associated report to the Coast Guard.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 November 2023
Resolved 10 November 2023
Resolution: Satisfactory evidence of affected repairs/replacement of shaft provided.
Unknown
Issued 19 February 1998 Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
Condition: Unknown
Due 20 February 1998
Resolved 26 February 1998

Casualty record · 8

10 April 2002Significant Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 1614062
6 December 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 1715711
13 May 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2399479
3 April 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 2901035
10 February 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3678313
8 July 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 6743015
19 October 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7081610
28 October 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7820859
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

GENE HUFFTY (2002–2010). 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.