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ROUGAROU

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

ROUGAROU is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 2001, most recently in March 2025, along with 18 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —, 1 operational control and 4 casualty investigations between 2010 and 2012.

Records from 2001 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 27 March 2025.

Built
1981
Last inspected
27 March 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
20
Deficiencies
18 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
4 investigations · 2010–2012
Inspected with
4 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 27 March 2025
Recorded inspections20
…physical examinations8
…administrative events2
…with no type recorded10
Deficiencies 18 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 13 calendar years (2001–2025)
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.
639386
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDI6696
MISLE id
200516
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-200516

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)56.5 ft × 22.1 ft × 8.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 98 / net 66
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHENRY'S BOAT BUILDERS · MORGAN CITY, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portCROWN POINT, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 19 August 2025 · expires 31 August 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 it98 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
66 - 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 · 4

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.

BULL CALF Towing Vessel · MISLE 206308 · 30 April 2011 · activity 4007302CBC 761 Freight Barge · MISLE 485886 · 21 July 2010 · activity 3801852PEGGY B Towing Vessel · MISLE 110430 · 30 April 2010 · activity 3727623TALTON Towing Vessel · MISLE 201855 · 30 April 2010 · activity 3727623

Inspection history · 20

27 March 2025 COI Inspection · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8100744
21 March 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8097487
20 December 2023 Deficiency Check · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7836020
20 December 2019 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6877223
17 April 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6664872
9 May 2016 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5868073
18 September 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4718083
18 September 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4718711
3 December 2012 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4505686
9 August 2012 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4413739
24 July 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4411624
28 January 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4234626
30 April 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4007302
21 July 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3801852
30 April 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3727623
23 January 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3398888
16 November 2008 Administration
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3364304
8 May 2006 Uninspected Other · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2643953
9 February 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2003281
15 September 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 212825

Deficiency record · 18

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 27 March 2025 Resolved
A towing vessel that is: Certificated for rivers, lakes, bays, and sounds, less than 3 nautical miles from shore on the Great Lakes; must be equipped with an approved 160-B semi-portable fire-extinguishing system to protect the engine room. Semi-portable was on second deck unable to reach all areas of engine room. Ensure semi-portable is moved to reach all spaces of engine room to marine inspector satisfaction. 46 CFR 142.315(a)(3)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 6 February 2026
Resolved 10 February 2026
Resolution: moved to main deck
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 27 March 2025 Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or master of each towing vessel must maintain the required navigational-safety equipment in a fully-functioning, operational condition. Towing vessels must be equipped with a fathometer. Newly installed fathometer was found not functioning properly. Verify satisfactory operation to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 140.620.(b) 46 CFR 140.725 (a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 February 2026
Resolved 10 February 2026
Resolution: fully operational
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Sewage comminuting and disinfecting system
Issued 27 March 2025 Resolved
The type and quantity of chemicals that are required to operate the device, including instructions on the proper handling, storage and use of these chemicals. Vessel was missing the bio-activator chemical for device. Get both bio-activator and bio-enhancer on board to satisfaction of Marine Inspector. 33 CFR 159.57(a)(5)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 February 2026
Resolved 10 February 2026
Resolution: added all chemicals
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 27 March 2025 Resolved
The VHF-FM radio must be installed at each operating station and connected to a functioning battery backup. Radios did not remain powered during loss of power test. Verify satisfactory operation to the satisfaction of Marine Inspector. 46 CFR 140.715 (b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 13 February 2026
Resolved 10 February 2026
Resolution: Radio is fully operational on battery back up.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 21 March 2025 No resolution recorded
A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. As of 20Mar25, the vessel is overdue for its annual exam. Vessel is prohibited from commercial operations until it complies with the required examinations.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 December 2023 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. Marine inspectors found port rudder post bearings worn allowing for excessive vibration and unusual movement during steering checks.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: While underway, conducted operational steering test. Witnessed proper operation of propulsion machinery and all steering system components. All cutlass bearings, props, and shafts were replaced. No deficiencies noted.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 20 December 2023 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be operated in compliance with: (a) The Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (46 U.S.C. Chapter 701); and (b) 33 CFR parts 101 and 104. Found expired security plan. Vessel is restricted from pushing red flag barges until security plan approval letter is provided.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: Inspected vessel security plan and verified valid and current security plan approval letter onboard.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 20 December 2023 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. No.1 and No.2 voltage indicators and power available lights were found to be inoperable.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: Found that the voltage and power available indicators and lights on main electrical switchboard were replaced and operational.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 20 December 2023 Resolved
Each exhaust pipe from an internal combustion engine which is within reach of personnel must be insulated or otherwise guarded to prevent burns. Found port generator prime mover exhaust pipe missing sufficient lagging.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: Found lagging on port prime mover exhaust piping was properly installed
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Lighting (Working spaces)
Issued 20 December 2023 Resolved
Sufficient lighting suitable for the marine environment must be provided within crew working and living areas. Found melted lighting fixture in the engine room.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: Found melted light fixture in the engine room was satisfactorily replaced in kind.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Steam pipes and pressure pipes
Issued 20 December 2023 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. Found water heater base rusted and leaking excessive water in engine room.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: Found the engine room water heater was replaced in kind with new unit.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 20 December 2023 Resolved
A towing vessel of at least 26 feet, but less than 79 feet, in length must carry a minimum of two lifebuoys located on opposite sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Found lifebouy grab line wasted.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: Life buoy grab lines were replaced and inspected with no deficiencies noted.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 20 December 2023 Resolved
An internal structural examination required by this part may be conducted while the vessel is afloat or while it is out of the water. It consists of a complete examination of the vessel's main strength members. Observed excessive wastage on transverse and longitudinal structural members below port and starboard shafts. Provide gauging report/repair plans.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: Inspected structural conditions; Found transverse and longitudinal structural members below port and starboard shafts areas were properly cropped and renewed to remove wastage.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 20 December 2023 Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Excessive oil in bilge.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: Found the engine room bilge areas cleaned and without excessive oil.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Crew alarm
Issued 20 December 2023 Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must be maintained to ensure proper operation. Observed battery replacement alert on engine room alarm monitoring system panel.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: Found engine room alarm monitoring panel battery was replaced and properly operating. Crew provided receipts as proof of recent install date.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 20 December 2023 Resolved
An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. Observed no guard to protect crew from moving parts of slop pump.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 24 January 2024
Resolution: Found proper machinery guard was installed on slop pump.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Occupational Safety › Guards for Exposed Hazards
Issued 18 September 2013 Resolved
Machinery inside engine room did not have machinery guards on crankshaft pulley creating a hazardous condition.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 September 2013
Resolution: Vessel found to have proper machinery guards on rotating crankshaft pulley.
Documentation › Certificates/Documents › Certificate of Documentation (CG-1270)
Issued 18 September 2013 Resolved
Vessel did not a valid COD onboard.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 24 September 2013
Resolution: Vessel was found to have valid COD onboard.

Casualty record · 4

30 April 2010Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 3727623
21 July 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3801852
30 April 2011Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4007302
28 January 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4234626
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

ZIP II (2010–2012). 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.