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MISS BETH
MISS BETH is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 48 inspections since 1987, most recently in March 2026, along with 24 deficiencies and 4 casualty investigations between 2008 and 2025.
Records from 1987 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 9 March 2026.
- Built
- 1981
- Last inspected
- 9 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 24 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 4 investigations · 2008–2025
Identity
641329
WDH2506
202206
Flag
UNITED STATES
367598280
Maury page id
psix-202206
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded29
Years with a record
24 calendar years (1987–2026)
The 48 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)55.8 ft × 24.2 ft × 9.3 ft
Registered tonnagegross 84 / net 67
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderLOUIS G ORTIS BOAT CO INC · KROTZ SPRINGS, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portHOUMA, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 9 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 it84 - Simplified, Gross Ton
67 - Simplified, Net Ton
67 - Simplified, 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
WDH2506MMSI 367598280 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 14 December 2023, expires 11 December 2033
WDG5465MMSI 367546960 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 25 September 2012, cancelled 26 November 2022
WDE8917MMSI 367411210 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 May 2009, cancelled 20 August 2012
WDD5294MMSI 367156280 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 20 December 2006, cancelled 25 February 2017
WRA5373MMSI 367024980 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 August 1996, cancelled 20 January 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 · 16
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.
JACKE M Towing Vessel · MISLE 94206 · 26 June 2025 · activity 8203949MISS JEAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 199249 · 26 June 2025 · activity 8203949THE GREEN MACHINE Towing Vessel · MISLE 420285 · 26 June 2025 · activity 8203949OC 4126 Freight Barge · MISLE 652015 · 26 June 2025 · activity 8203949DOUGLAS Towing Vessel · MISLE 98445 · 10 June 2025 · activity 8157491BELLA Towing Vessel · MISLE 139572 · 10 June 2025 · activity 8157491HEIDI CLAIRE Towing Vessel · MISLE 193628 · 10 June 2025 · activity 8157491M 1303 Freight Barge · MISLE 450688 · 10 June 2025 · activity 8157491M 7001 Freight Barge · MISLE 1348304 · 10 June 2025 · activity 8157491SCOTT A SETTOON SR Towing Vessel · MISLE 191506 · 4 March 2025 · activity 8091450PEN 102 Freight Barge · MISLE 339285 · 4 June 1998 · activity 58591PEN 120 Freight Barge · MISLE 339304 · 4 June 1998 · activity 58591CHEM 1006 Tank Barge · MISLE 348781 · 4 June 1998 · activity 58591NM 1021 Tank Barge · MISLE 370675 · 4 June 1998 · activity 58591LCD 4905 Freight Barge · MISLE 50775 · 25 August 1995 · activity 116572LCD-4906 Tank Barge · MISLE 50776 · 24 March 1993 · activity 19138Inspection history · 48
9 March 2026
Administrative Inspection · Vessel Attendance · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Panama City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8323138
26 June 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8203949
10 June 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8157491
10 March 2025
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8091201
4 March 2025
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8091450
19 September 2024
Examination of Repairs · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8005464
23 April 2024
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7899602
14 November 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7830683
14 November 2023
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7900110
7 June 2023
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7706823
28 April 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7677494
3 February 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Brownsville · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7390179
8 March 2021
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7152217
31 January 2020
COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6900178
11 September 2019
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6907763
24 July 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6760623
22 March 2019
Initial Certification · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6647528
27 February 2018
Industry Initiated Exam · Examination of Repairs · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lewes · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6362407
6 April 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5098234
6 February 2014
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4797375
3 September 2008
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3318107
3 September 2008
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3479867
13 August 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3026984
17 May 2006
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2652666
18 September 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2198723
24 March 2004
Security Inspection
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2030305
6 February 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2001684
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1979276
16 May 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 277990
2 March 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 275457
20 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 421705
16 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 222557
16 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 421672
12 August 1998
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 796681
9 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 72096
4 June 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 58591
4 June 1998
Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 791872
30 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 408490
25 August 1995
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 116572
13 July 1994
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 217340
24 September 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 450439
24 March 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 19138
24 March 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 222136
5 September 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 69643
23 April 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 38203
19 April 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 84493
29 March 1992
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 127536
20 April 1987
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 315667
Deficiency record · 24
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 19 September 2024
Resolved
Worklist Items
1. Port shoe bottom bearing, replace
2. Stbd shoe crack, repair
3. Flanking rudder 12"x12" repair on wasted metal in-board
4. Hull insert. 10'X 3' hull insert bow rake under fuel tank to engine room.
Valves
1. Pull seachest valve and make available for inspection
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › On board training and instructions
Issued 28 April 2023
Resolved
Every towing vessel equipped with an inflatable survival craft must have, in conspicuous places near each inflatable survival craft, approved placards or other posted instructions for launching and inflating inflatable survival craft. Place a placard near the liferaft.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 28 April 2023
Resolved
A 40–B portable fire extinguisher must be located near the storage room or cabinet. This is in addition to the portable fire extinguishers required by tables 142.230(a) and 142.230(b) of this part. Place a 40-B portable fire extinguisher near the paint locker.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 28 April 2023
Resolved
Pressure vessels must be externally examined annually. Relief valves must be tested in accordance with § 143.245. Pressure vessel relief valves. Twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Test all relief valves on pressure vessels.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 April 2023
Resolved
Each lifejacket must be marked: (1) In block capital letters with the name of the vessel. Add block capital lettering with the vessels name to all lifejackets.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 28 April 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. An auxiliary line that: (i) Is at least 450 meters (1,500 feet) long; (ii) Has a breaking strength of at least 40 kilo newtons (9,000 pounds-force); and (iii) Is, if synthetic, of a dark color or certified by the manufacturer to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. All line throwing equipment must be on board for an inspection. Get 1500ft of 9000lb messenger line.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Echo sounder
Issued 28 April 2023
Resolved
Towing vessels must be equipped with the following equipment, as applicable to the area of operation: (a) Fathometer (except Western Rivers). Fix the fathometer.
14 - Pollution Prevention › 144 - MARPOL Annex IV (Not Applicable to PSC Exams conducted in the U.S.) › Other (MARPOL Annex IV)
Issued 28 April 2023
Resolved
When operating a vessel on a body of water where the discharge of treated or untreated sewage is prohibited by the Environmental Protection Agency under 40 CFR 140.3 or 140.4, the operator must secure each Type I or Type II device in a manner which prevents discharge of treated or untreated sewage. Secure the sewage overboard discharge valve.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 28 April 2023
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. Purchase a blood pressure measuring device, splint, and large bandages.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 28 April 2023
Resolved
Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. Replace all line on ring buoys that are deteriorating.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress messages: obligations and procedures
Issued 28 April 2023
Resolved
Towing vessels must meet the communications requirements of 33 CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as applicable. One radio must be equiped with DSC.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 March 2021
Resolved
Each lifeline on a lifebuoy must: be buoyant; be of at
least (60 feet) in length; be non-kinking; have a
diameter of at least 5/16 inch; have a breaking strength
of at least 1,124 lbs and be of a dark color resistant
to deterioration from ultraviolet light. Replace UV line
on the buoys with frayed line.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 10 March 2021
Resolved
Each lifejacket must be marked in block capital letters
with the name of the vessel. 09 Life jackets were not marked with the vessel name.
Engineering › Steering Gear System › Ram
Issued 4 September 2008
Resolved
Vessel is to uncover reason for loss of steerage and make repairs.
Fire Fighting
Issued 4 June 1998
Resolved
SERVICE ALL PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
Unknown
Issued 4 June 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE CHEMICALS FOR TYPE II MARINE SANITATION DEVICE.
Navigation
Issued 4 June 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE UPDATED NAVIGATION CHARTS.
Electrical
Issued 4 June 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE LIGHT COVERS FOR LIGHTS IN ENGINE ROOM.
Deck/Cargo
Issued 4 June 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE MACHINERY GUARDS FOR ALL ROTATING MACHINERY IN ENGINE ROOM.
Navigation
Issued 4 June 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE CURRENT COPY OF COAST GUARD LIGHT LIST.
Lifesaving
Issued 4 June 1998
Resolved
KEEP A LOG OF REQUIRED TESTS AND INSPECTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 33 CFR 164.80(b).
Lifesaving
Issued 4 June 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE NEW LIFERING(S) WITH THE NAME OF THE VESSEL STENCILED ON.
Fire Fighting
Issued 4 June 1998
Resolved
PROVIDE FLAME SCREENS FOR FUEL TANK VENTS.
Lifesaving
Issued 20 April 1987
Resolved
REPLACE BOTH RING BOUYS WITH SERVICABLE COAST GUARD APPROVED ONES.
Casualty record · 4
3 September 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3479867
4 March 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8091450
10 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 8157491
26 June 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at DULAC PONTOON BRIDGE · activity 8203949
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
JOHN CLAYTON (2008). 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.