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GEORGE F BAILEY
- Built
- 1981
- Last inspected
- 2 July 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 26 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
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
2 July 2025
…with no type recorded7
Deficiencies
26 recorded · 1
without a recorded resolution
…past their stated due date1
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
14 calendar years (2000–2025)
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
640082
WDN2397
201134
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-201134
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)68.8 ft × 26.1 ft × 9.4 ft
Registered tonnagegross 127 / net 86
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderSERVICE MACHINE GROUP INC · AMELIA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portMUSKEGON, MI
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 7 February 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it127 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
86 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
86 - 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.
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Every recorded inspection, 1972 to 2026, 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.
CCL 404 Tank Barge · MISLE 1106500 · 17 February 2012 · activity 4251743WEB 323 Tank Barge · MISLE 1164425 · 17 February 2012 · activity 4251743DBL 16 Tank Barge · MISLE 35477 · 23 August 2011 · activity 4133906JASON Towing Vessel · MISLE 653906 · 26 September 2003 · activity 1920371Inspection history · 23
2 July 2025
Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8173339
18 June 2025
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8161808
17 October 2024
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 8019821
23 October 2023
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7812722
21 November 2022
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7599041
9 November 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7592562
1 March 2022
Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7404004
21 October 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7336841
30 July 2021
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Cleveland · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7275019
21 July 2020
Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7012077
4 November 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 5018810
21 February 2014
Industry Initiated Exam · Administration
Physical examination · Sector Detroit · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4803291
17 February 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4251743
23 August 2011
Marine Casualty Follow Up
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4126114
23 August 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4133906
31 January 2011
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3937842
20 January 2009
Administration
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3396861
26 December 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2846601
22 December 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 2845122
16 November 2005
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2535890
26 September 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Resident Inspection Office St. Croix · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 1920371
25 April 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 226991
20 February 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Saint Thomas · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 226715
Deficiency record · 26
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 2 July 2025
Resolved
Crop and renew wasted framing in bow void.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 17 October 2024
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Electrical panel near galley is missing a blank, install blank.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 17 October 2024
Resolved
Survival craft must be readily accessible. The painter on the liferaft was not installed properly. Reinstall painter to liferaft.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 17 October 2024
Resolved
Waterlight must be attached by lanyard with corrosion resistant clip. Waterlight does not have clip to lifebuoy.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 17 October 2024
Resolved
Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides clearly legible letters of 1 inch "Watertight Door- Keep Closed". Markings are missing on watertight doors.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Scuppers, inlets and discharges
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
All towing vsls must be operated in a manner that minimizes progressive flooding. Master & crew aware of a leak from the rudder into the steering gear compartment; it was stated that the compartment must be pumped put every few days. Water was discovered up to the deck plate & steering gear components were completely submerged. Compartment pumped out & a steady leak was confirmed. Make permanent repairs minimizing leak into compartment.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Inflatable liferafts
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained & ready for use at all times. Liferaft painter was not properly rigged for use; painter line was not attached. Properly rig liferaft prior to departure.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
When the towing vsl is u/w, the EPIRB must be stowed in its float-free bracket with the controls set for automatic activation & be mounted in a manner so it will float free if the towing vsl sinks. EPIRB was not mounted due to bracket being broken; no hydrostatic release. Replace bracket & hydrostatic release; mount appropriately.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
Each towing vsl must carry at least one appropriate-size immersion suit for each person onboard. Of the 06 required immersion suits, 04 were jumbo sized. There were no mbrs of the crew that would fit into these immersion suits. Provide onboard appropriate-size immersion suits for crew.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
Towing vsls operating beyond 3 NM from shore of the Great Lakes must carry 06 day & 06 night visual distress signals. Vsl only had 01 day & 04 night signals onboard. Provide required number of visual distress signals prior to departure.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
All semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems must be inspected / tested at least once every 12 months. 160-B semi-portable did not have proof of inspection. Provide tech report or servicing record prior to departure.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
Each towing vsl must have a fire-detection system installed to detect ER fires that is maintained IAW manufacturer's design manual. Fire control panel was inoperable. Provide tech report of functioning status prior to departure.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 31 October 2023
Resolved
Automatic emergency lighting with 2 hrs of battery life must be provided for all internal crew working & living areas. E-lighting did not produce sufficient illumination to enable egress with no power. Repair or replace emergency lighting.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 23 October 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel choosing the Coast Guard inspection option must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI Anniversary date. Vessel is restricting from conducting towing operations until an annual inspection has been completed.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
prove proper operation of bilge high level alarm
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 21 November 2022
No resolution recorded
provide record of type, size, and service of each towing, face wire, and spring line used for the tow and the required terminal gear inspections i.a.w. 46 CFR 140.820(a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 9 November 2022
Resolved
A towing vessel choosing the Coast Guard inspection option must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI Anniversary date.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 July 2021
Resolved
Plastic bowls on fuel filters must be replaced with metallic bowls.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 July 2021
Resolved
Fuel maintenance plan must be published and put into practice IAW §143.255
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 30 July 2021
Resolved
Replace bag for storage of lifeline for lifebuoy on the pilothouse's port side.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 30 July 2021
Resolved
Affix plate to pressure vessel with the Maximum Allowable Working Pressure.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency, lighting, batteries and switches
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Emergency lighting must be provided for all internal crew working and living areas. Emergency lighting sources must provide for sufficient illumination under emergency conditions to facilitate egress from each space and must be either:
(1) Automatic, battery-operated with a duration of no less than 2 hours;
Emergency lighting in Fidley must illuminate automatically. Battery-operated light did not illuminate.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
In addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b), one 40-B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the flammable storage cabinet.
18 - Maritime Labour Convention (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › N/A - No Subsystem › Medical Equipment, medical chest, medical guide
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating on oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes routes must have a means to take blood pressure readings, splint broken bones, and apply large bandages for serious wounds. 46 CFR 140.435
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
46 CFR 140.605(b) A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. Dewater and make available the steering compartment for inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 21 July 2020
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the 50% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days5. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no long be permitted to operate
Recorded names · 2
SPECIALIST (2006), THE ROCK (2011–2012). 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.