Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)60.5 ft × 24.0 ft × 8.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 103 / net 57
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSUPERIOR BOAT WORKS, INC. · GREENVILLE, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBAYTOWN, TX
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 30 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it103 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
57 - 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.
Inspection history · 47
17 June 2026
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8401162
17 June 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8158731
10 June 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7929589
2 January 2024
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7844608
23 March 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7656375
8 March 2023
Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7645163
16 September 2022
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7564114
1 July 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7492294
14 November 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6580622
12 August 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6539149
12 September 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6274502
10 June 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5155730
21 March 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4556253
14 August 2012
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4417228
23 February 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3951591
28 July 2010
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3810018
24 June 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3775354
24 November 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3711018
7 April 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3452595
3 August 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3302875
26 December 2007
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3120816
25 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3120640
25 December 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3130705
24 May 2006
Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2657600
26 September 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2514600
13 May 2005
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2357055
19 January 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2293750
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996199
21 March 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Dauphin Island · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1760988
1 October 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 185806
17 September 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Pascagoula · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1511414
22 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 137138
28 January 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 501
22 December 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 88509
6 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4464
16 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8990
9 August 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 54864
4 October 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 60755
3 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 658858
18 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 93282
16 August 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 140518
1 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 109964
23 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 115948
7 February 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 182525
7 April 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 113170
1 July 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 658847
16 June 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 44405
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 17 June 2026
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space.
Inspector observed multiple emergency lighting fixtures that were inoperable or had improper wiring.
{46 CFR 143.410(b)}
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 14 July 2026
Resolved 16 July 2026
Resolution: Received documentation from vessel representative verifying satisfactory repair to emergency lighting fixtures.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
The O/O, master of a towing vsl must ensure the vessel's lifesaving and fire suppression equipment complies with applicable requirements of 141/142 of this subchapter and is in good working order. Vessel had a substantial leak in an elbow of the fire main in engine room.
46 CFR 140.650
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2025
Resolved 20 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel removed leaking elbow and properly repaired (welded) new section on piping.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of delivering water...at 50 psi and a flow rate of at least 80 gpm. Fire pump pressure gauge showed same pressure when pump on and off, therefore inoperable.
46 CFR 142.325
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 July 2025
Resolved 20 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced inop gauge with new gauge.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
The marine employer must have a sufficient number of alcohol testing devices readily accessible on board the vessel to determine the presence of alcohol of each individual who was directly involved in the SMI unless testing can be accomplished within 2 hours from time of SMI. Vsl did not have alcohol strips on board and procedures to ensure testing by third-party within time parameters.
46 CFR 4.06.15
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 July 2025
Resolved 7 July 2026
Resolution: Vessel now has alcohol test strips onboard. Vessel utilizes Occupational Medical Care for drug/labratory testing services.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: M/E lube oil pressure, M/E RPM, and M/E cooling ater temperature. Engine LCD displays in engine room were unreadable.
46 CFR 143.230(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 July 2025
Resolved 30 June 2026
Resolution: Vessel had new LCD displays installed for each Main Diesel Engine. Verified all required parameters were displayed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet in volume and over 15 psi MAWP must be equipped with one or more spring-loaded relief valves...and must be externally examined annually. Relief valves must be tested twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years since last test.No relief valves could be identified on air receiver and no records could be provided for testing or replacement.
46 CFR 143.300
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 July 2025
Resolved 20 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel installed relief valve on pressure vessel (air receiver).
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Monitoring of voyage or passage plan
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
The items listed in 46 CFR 140.915(a)(1-10) must be recorded in the TVR or official logbook. Vessel did not have sufficient records on board documenting these items.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 July 2025
Resolved 30 June 2026
Resolution: Verified satisfactory log book entries.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with a first aid kit appropriate to the size of the crew and operating conditions. First aid kit on vessel contained mostly expired items.
46 CFR 140.435
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 July 2025
Resolved 20 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel discarded expired items and replaced with all new items.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 141 - MARPOL Annex I › Control of discharge
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be operatied in compliance with Part 155 of 33 CFR. Containment for steering on aft deck were missing 3 of 4 scuppers.
46 CFR 140.665
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 17 July 2025
Resolved 20 June 2025
Resolution: Vessel replaced all scuppers in containment.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 17 June 2025
Resolved
All suction valves necessary for the operation of the fire main must be kept in the open position or capable of operation from the same place where the remote fire pump control is located. Fire main gate valve was in the closed position, preventing the operation of the fixed fire pump locally and remotely.
46 CFR 142.325(b)
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 17 June 2025
Resolved 17 June 2025
Resolution: Captain opened valve and discussed proper operation with crew.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Each vessel must have reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an esential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided: main engine low lube oil pressure, main engine high cooling water temperature, generator low lube oil pressure, generator high cooling water temperature. Vessel could not demonstrate proper operation of alarms. Demonstrate operation of all alarms and provide report of satisfactory operation of alarms and sensors to the satisfaction of MI.
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 March 2023
Resolved 27 April 2023
Resolution: Vessel provided video evidence of proper operation of all engine alarms except for the port main engine temperature alarm.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 8 March 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Bus bar interlock did not prevent 2 breakers from being closed simultaneously. Repair interlock to the satisfaction of MI.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 April 2023
Resolved 21 March 2023
Resolution: vessel rep provided satisfactory photo evidence of interlock bar repairs
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 7 April 2009
Resolved
Vessel ran aground on 8 APR 2009 0500 ICWW MM 372.
Due 8 April 2009
Resolved 8 April 2009
Resolution: Masters attestation received via fax, reporting, no damage, no polution and no injuries.