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JIM BARTON
- Built
- 1981
- Last inspected
- 12 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · NVDC file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 24 recorded · 0 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
12 February 2026
…with no type recorded12
Deficiencies
24 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
15 calendar years (1999–2026)
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
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Identity
640286
WDG5479
201319
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-201319
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)52.8 ft × 22.0 ft × 7.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 72 / net 49
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderMS MARINE TOWBOAT CORP · GREENVILLE, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portMEMPHIS, TN
Endorsements, as the file codes themcw_un
DocumentationValid · issued 23 July 2026 · expires 31 July 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 it72 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
49 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
49 - 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 · 26
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.
JOY GLYNN Towing Vessel · MISLE 105623 · 17 February 2020 · activity 6911468JULIE ROBINSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 146177 · 17 February 2020 · activity 6911468JAMES T Towing Vessel · MISLE 896743 · 17 February 2020 · activity 6911468AEP 7325 Freight Barge · MISLE 1082087 · 17 February 2020 · activity 6911468FMT-2710 Tank Barge · MISLE 41392 · 23 February 2019 · activity 6631797FMT 3001B Tank Barge · MISLE 48253 · 23 February 2019 · activity 6631797WTC 138B Tank Barge · MISLE 48601 · 23 February 2019 · activity 6631797KEVIN CONWAY Towing Vessel · MISLE 193222 · 23 February 2019 · activity 6631797EBS 6 Tank Barge · MISLE 732580 · 23 February 2019 · activity 6631797EBS 12 Tank Barge · MISLE 1250138 · 23 February 2019 · activity 6631797LUCY WEPFER Towing Vessel · MISLE 218343 · 21 January 2019 · activity 6613202LAF 222 Freight Barge · MISLE 903404 · 21 January 2019 · activity 6613202THOMAS M GATTLE Towing Vessel · MISLE 1153065 · 21 January 2019 · activity 6613202RICKY ROBINSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 141079 · 8 December 2017 · activity 6321282BETSY ROSS Towing Vessel · MISLE 145180 · 8 December 2017 · activity 6321282BENNY G Towing Vessel · MISLE 275095 · 8 December 2017 · activity 6321282MEMPHIS CREWBOAT II Passenger (Uninspected) · MISLE 1318398 · 8 December 2017 · activity 6321282BILL WEPFER Towing Vessel · MISLE 331366 · 5 October 2017 · activity 6281935BILL WOLTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 113020 · 7 October 2012 · activity 4460413EBS 7 Tank Barge · MISLE 732581 · 7 October 2012 · activity 4460413CROSBY EXPRESS Towing Vessel · MISLE 101622 · 2 October 2012 · activity 4455545CROSBY EXPRESS Towing Vessel · MISLE 101622 · 2 October 2012 · activity 4455661AGS 760 Freight Barge · MISLE 5431 · 25 July 2006 · activity 2724398EBS 3 Tank Barge · MISLE 52033 · 25 July 2006 · activity 2724398STEVEN J DURBIN Towing Vessel · MISLE 73671 · 25 July 2006 · activity 2724398GENE NEAL Towing Vessel · MISLE 133576 · 25 July 2006 · activity 2724398WW-1 Tank Barge · MISLE 41168 · 10 April 2002 · activity 1611036Inspection history · 26
12 February 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8317106
16 March 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8094438
21 December 2023
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7839086
20 October 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Examination of Repairs · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7812893
15 November 2022
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7595034
22 October 2021
Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7339428
10 September 2020
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7055160
17 February 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6911468
16 October 2019
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6843476
23 February 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6631797
21 January 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6613202
22 August 2018
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6505056
28 March 2018
MTSA Verification · Administration · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6380610
8 December 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6321282
5 October 2017
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6281935
7 October 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4460413
2 October 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4455545
2 October 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4455661
12 June 2012
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification · DAPI Audit · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4342915
25 July 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2724398
25 April 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2787116
22 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1968381
10 April 2002
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1607536
10 April 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1611036
2 November 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 283899
16 November 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 435610
Deficiency record · 24
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 25 February 2026
Resolved
143.230 Alarms and monitoring.
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. The following alarms must be provided: (5) High bilge levels; Alarms must:
(1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location;
Visible and audible alarm for high bilge level is not at the operating station. Install visible and audible alarm in the wheelhouse and label appropriately.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 25 February 2026
Resolved
140.505 General health and safety requirements.
All vessel equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended practice and in a manner that minimizes risk of injury or death. This includes machinery, deck machinery, towing gear, ladders, embarkation devices, cranes, portable tools, and
safety equipment.
Deck grating outside of wheelhouse is corroded and damaged. Temporary deck grating has been placed atop making the area safe to transit. Make permanent repairs to deck grating as soon as operations permit.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 21 December 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that has a supplemental flashing red light. The vessel had a constant red light in the engine room next to the general alarm signage. Replace the light with a flashing light to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 143.235(b)(3)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 December 2023
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. The generator switchboard lacked proper labeling. Label the switchboard to indicate what generator is running.
46 CFR 143.400(d)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 December 2023
Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. The distribution panel in the engine room was not label and did not indicate what loads it carried. Label the distribution panel to reflect what each breaker serves.
46 CFR 143.400(d)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 December 2023
Resolved
Pressure vessel relief valves must be tested twice every 5 years with no mare than 3 years elapsing since last test. There was no record of the last test for the air start pressure vessels. Replace or test the relief valves to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
46 CFR Table 143.245(b)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 21 December 2023
Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must in an enclosure. Provide proper enclosure for the deck receptacle to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED SO AS TO MINIMIZE FIRE HAZARDS AND TO ENSURE THE FOLLOWING: (A) ALL BILGES AND VOID SPACES ARE KEPT FREE FROM ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLE AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AND LIQUIDS INSOFAR AS PRACTICABLE.
ENGINE ROOM BILGE CONTAINS EXCESS FUEL OIL.
REMOVE ALL EXCESS FUEL OIL FROM ENGINE ROOM BILGE.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED SO AS TO MINIMIZE FIRE HAZARDS.
STARBOARD FUEL TANK STRIPPING VALVE & FITTING IS LEAKING FUEL INTO ENGINE ROOM.
REPAIR/RENEW LEAKING FUEL STRIPPING VALVE/FITTING ASSEMBLY.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkheads - cracking
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
THE INSPECTION WILL ENSURE THAT THE VESSEL IS IN SATISFACTORY CONDITION AND FIT FOR THE SERVICE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED; WILL INCLUDE INSPECTIONS OF THE STRUCTURE.
FOUND CRACK ON PORT, AFT ENGINE ROOM BULKHEAD AGAINST PORT, AFT VOID.
PUMP OUT AND CLEAN PORT, AFT VOID. ENSURE SPACES ARE CLEARED BY MARINE CHEMIST TO ALLOW MARINE INSPECTORS TO CONDUCT AN INTERNAL EXAM OF VOID PRIOR TO REPAIRS.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Guards - fencing around dangerous machinery parts
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
AN EXPOSED HAZARD SUCH AS GEARS AND ROTATING MACHINERY, MUST BE PROTECTED BY A COVER, GUARD OR RAIL.
FOUND EXPOSED BELT DRIVE ON PORT AND STARBOARD GENERATORS.
INSTALL GUARD OR COVER OVER BELT DRIVE ASSEMBLY.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Manholes/flush scuttles
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
CLOSURE DEVICES MUST BE PROVIDED FOR DECKHOUSE OR HULL
PENETRATIONS, WHICH OPEN TO THE EXTERIOR OF THE VESSEL AND WHICH MAY ALLOW WATER TO ENTER THE VESSEL.
PORT, AFT VOID HATCH MISSING INTERIOR DOG ASSEMBLY; LOSS OF WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY TO VOID.
RENEW DOG ASSEMBLY TO ALLOW PROPER OPERATION OF CLOSURE DEVICE.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
EACH TOWING VESSEL MUST BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED SO AS TO MINIMIZE FIRE HAZARDS.
FOUND SEVERE CHAFFING ON STARBOARD STEERING PUMP DISCHARGE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
RENEW STEERING PUMP DISCHARGE HOSE; ADD CHAFFING GEAR TO HOSE OR RE-ROUTE HOSE TO AVOID FUTURE CHAFFING.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
RAILS OR EQUIVALENT PROTECTION MUST BE INSTALLED NEAR THE PERIPHERY OF ALL DECKS ACCESSIBLE TO CREW. EQUIVALENT PROTECTION MAY INCLUDE LIFELINES, WIRE ROPE, CHAINS AND BULWARKS THAT PROVIDE STRENGTH AND SUPPORT EQUIVALENT TO FIXED RAILS.
VESSEL DOES NOT HAVE HAND RAILS SURROUNDING USABLE DECK SPACE.
INSTALL HAND RAILS, OR EQUIVALENT, ON ALL PRACTICABLE AREAS SURROUNDING MAIN DECK.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS THAT POSE AN ELECTRICAL HAZARD MUST BE IN AN ENCLOSURE.
FOUND EXPOSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ON SHIP'S HORN DEVICE ON TOP OF WHEELHOUSE, HEATER FAN INSIDE OF WHEELHOUSE AND AN EXPOSED OUTLET IN GALLEY/OFFICE AREA IN DECK BELOW WHEELHOUSE.
SECURE ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS IN AN ENCLOSURE AND INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVER AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Sanitary Facilities
Issued 21 November 2022
Resolved
A CREW ACCOMODATION SPACE AND A WORK SPACE MUST BE OF SUFFICIENT SIZE, ADEQUATE CONSTRUCTION AND WITH SUITABLE EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE ACCOMODATION OF THE CREW IN A MANNER PRACTICABLE FOR THE SIZE, FACILIES, SERVICE, ROUTE AND MODES OF OPERATION OF THE VESSEL.
MAKE-SHIFT TOILET/BUCKET IN ENGINE ROOM NOT ADEQUATE ACCOMODATION FOR SANITARY FACILITIES FOR INTENDED WORKING CONDITIONS.
PROVIDE A PORTABLE MARINE TOILET TO ACCOMODATE NEEDS OF THE CREW.
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher
Issued 22 April 2002
Resolved
Vessel did not have the require number of portable fire extinguishers onboard as required by 46 CFR 25.30-20
Communications › Alarms/Indicators › General Alarm
Issued 22 April 2002
Resolved
Red flashing light in the engine room for the general alarm was missing as required by 46
cfr 27.205(a)(3)
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 22 April 2002
Resolved
Required drills not taking place onboard the vessel as required by 46 CFR 27.355(a)
Operations/Management › Drills/Instruction › Fire
Issued 22 April 2002
Resolved
Participation in drills does not meet requirements in 46 CFR 27.355(c)
Communications › Audible Communications › Bell
Issued 22 April 2002
Resolved
Vessel did not have a fog bell as required by 33 USC 2033
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Magnetic Compass
Issued 22 April 2002
Resolved
Vessel did not have a swing meter or compass onboard as required by 33 CFR 164.72(a)(4)(i)
Fire Fighting › Portable CO2 Fire Extinguisher › Location
Issued 22 April 2002
Resolved
No portable fire extinguisher in the engine room as required by 46 CFR 25.30-20(b)(2)(i)
Fire Fighting › Fixed Fire Detection System › Control Panel
Issued 22 April 2002
Resolved
Vessel did not have a certification letter for the fire detection system that was installed on the vessel.
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