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ROARING POINT

Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Other hulls named ROARING POINT · KIRBY INLAND MARINE, LP operator of record, 2023

ROARING POINT is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 40 inspections since 1993, most recently in April 2026, along with 8 deficiencies and 12 casualty investigations between 2004 and 2025.

Records from 1993 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 28 April 2026.

Built
1981
Last inspected
28 April 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
40
Deficiencies
8 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
12 investigations · 2004–2025
Inspected with
20 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
638616
IMO number
—
Call sign
WPD6900
MISLE id
199852
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368376830
Maury page id
psix-199852

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations8
…administrative events6
…with no type recorded26
Years with a record 19 calendar years (1993–2026)
The 40 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 13 September 2026, retrieved 18 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)60.3 ft × 25.0 ft × 9.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 154 / net 104
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBALEHI MARINE INC · LACOMBE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portCURRITUCK, NC
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 15 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 it154 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
104 - 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 September 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.

Radio station licence

WDP6900MMSI 368376830 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 3 July 2024, expires 3 July 2034
WDC2624MMSI 366995720 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 November 2014, cancelled 1 February 2025
WBM6517MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 11 August 1997, cancelled 29 December 2007
FCC Universal Licensing System ship-station file of 6 September 2026, matched to this hull on its US Official Number. Status and dates are the file’s own. The licensee is not read from the file and is not shown. A lapsed licence’s MMSI is still the number the vessel transmitted under while it was valid.

Inspected as a tow unit · 20

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.

KIRBY 28044 Tank Barge · MISLE 807368 · 30 October 2015 · activity 5754595OCEAN FREEDOM Freight Ship · MISLE 1101239 · 30 October 2015 · activity 5754595KIRBY 29103 Tank Barge · MISLE 1220305 · 30 October 2015 · activity 5754595KIRBY 29125 Tank Barge · MISLE 1227444 · 30 October 2015 · activity 5754595KIRBY 19801 Tank Barge · MISLE 40739 · 10 November 2012 · activity 4483312KIRBY 19801 Tank Barge · MISLE 40739 · 2 April 2012 · activity 4282963KIRBY 19801 Tank Barge · MISLE 40739 · 1 March 2012 · activity 4254747KIRBY 19802 Tank Barge · MISLE 40742 · 21 July 2008 · activity 3278690KIRBY 10019 Tank Barge · MISLE 41443 · 21 July 2004 · activity 2154766KIRBY 10409 Tank Barge · MISLE 49300 · 21 July 2004 · activity 2154766KIRBY 10401 Tank Barge · MISLE 52275 · 21 July 2004 · activity 2154766RELAY Towing Vessel · MISLE 88957 · 20 January 2004 · activity 1988956KIRBY 18603 Tank Barge · MISLE 326316 · 20 January 2004 · activity 1988956KIRBY 30411 Tank Barge · MISLE 396860 · 20 January 2004 · activity 1988956CINDY G Commercial Fishing Vessel · MISLE 119921 · 9 April 1999 · activity 26564KIRBY 16809 Tank Barge · MISLE 372603 · 9 April 1999 · activity 26564KIRBY 28704 Tank Barge · MISLE 49573 · 8 February 1994 · activity 47252CAPT. JAMES TODD Towing Vessel · MISLE 139470 · 8 February 1994 · activity 47252KIRBY 16809 Tank Barge · MISLE 372603 · 8 February 1994 · activity 47252EIDC 63 Tank Barge · MISLE 48173 · 30 November 1993 · activity 82998DCBL 66 Tank Barge · MISLE 48176 · 30 November 1993 · activity 82998MRL 73 Tank Barge · MISLE 52179 · 30 November 1993 · activity 82998JOEY DEVALL Towing Vessel · MISLE 164577 · 30 November 1993 · activity 82998

Inspection history · 40

28 April 2026 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8357491
5 February 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8306423
6 December 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8281480
6 March 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8027593
8 July 2024 Examination of Repairs · Internal Structural Exam · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Fort Macon · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7952623
27 August 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7298065
20 November 2019 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6859299
2 November 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Freeport · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6847754
5 February 2019 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6621836
30 October 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5754595
9 June 2015 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5149382
7 February 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4540212
29 January 2013 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4525474
10 November 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4483312
10 May 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4344871
2 April 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4282963
1 March 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Texas City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4254747
28 April 2010 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3728795
28 April 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4055411
19 April 2010 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3719484
19 May 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3480672
13 December 2008 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3380277
21 July 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3278690
21 July 2004 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2142730
21 July 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2154766
20 January 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1988956
8 January 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982003
7 January 2004 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982437
24 December 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982094
24 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996291
27 August 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1673596
10 March 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 275662
9 April 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 26564
9 April 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 231756
19 August 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 419502
5 December 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 373095
8 February 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 47252
30 November 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 82998
4 May 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 726694
3 May 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 68874

Deficiency record · 8

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 5 February 2026 Resolved
information regarding vessel owner or company policies prohibiting sexual assault and sexual harassment, retaliation, and drug and alcohol usage; and procedures and resources to report crimes, including sexual assault and sexual harassment. MI observed vessel failed to display information regarding policies and procedures for the prevention and response to sexual assault and sexual harassment. 46 USC 11101
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 February 2026
Resolved 19 February 2026
Resolution: Vsl rep provided photographic evidence of posted SASH requirements.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 5 February 2026 Resolved
Every portable fire extinguisher must be supplied with a suitable bracket which will hold the extinguisher securely in its stowage location. MI observed 40-B fire extinguisher in ER was at a size that would not hold the extinguisher securely in place. 46 CFR 162.028-3
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 February 2026
Resolved 11 February 2026
Resolution: Vsl rep provided photographic evidence of proper MI grade bracket for ER fire extinguisher.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ready availability of fire fighting equipment
Issued 5 February 2026 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 deck to prevent it from rolling under heavy sea conditions. MI observed semi-portable fire extinguisher was not permanently attached. 46 CFR 142.230(c)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 February 2026
Resolved 5 February 2026
Resolution: Vsl rep provided chain affixing smi-portable to vsl.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 February 2026 Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. MI observed turbocharger on stbd engine was not insulated. 46 CFR 143.220 (b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 5 February 2026
Resolved 5 February 2026
Resolution: Vsl rep provided photographic evidence of proper insulation on turbocharger of stbd main generator.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Rudder
Issued 28 April 2010 Resolved
Flanking rudders were inop
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 1 May 2010
Resolved 30 April 2010
Resolution: Mechanic replaced broken bearing on follow up steering and replaced remaining bad bearings on follow up steering.
Navigation › Collision/Grounding Avoidance › Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)
Issued 19 August 1998 Resolved
U.S. COAST PILOT NOT ON BOARD VESSEL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 August 1998
Resolved 9 November 2006
Lifesaving › Buoyant Apparatus › Approval
Issued 19 August 1998 Resolved
LIFE RING BUOYS ON BOARD VESSEL ARE BOTH WORN AND NOT SERVICEABLE.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 August 1998
Resolved 9 November 2006
Construction/Loadline › Hull › Bottom Plating
Issued 19 August 1998 Resolved
NAME OF VESSEL IS MISSING ON PORT AND STARBOARD SIDES OF BOW.
Condition: Unknown
Due 19 September 1998
Resolved 9 November 2006

Casualty record · 12

20 January 2004Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · at MORELY RR BRIDGE · activity 1988956
12 April 2004Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2064753
21 July 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3278690
19 May 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3480672
28 April 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4055411
1 March 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4254747
2 April 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4282963
10 May 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4344871
10 November 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4483312
7 February 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4540212
30 October 2015Major Marine Casualty · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 5754595
6 December 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8281480
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, and the bridge, lock or dam the investigation names where it names one. Involvement is not fault. The investigation narrative is not published. Source: IIR, through 2026.

Recorded names · 1

NUECES (2004–2015). 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.