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DEAN COCHRAN
DEAN COCHRAN is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 29 inspections since 1988, most recently in August 2025, along with 27 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 3 casualty investigations between 2010 and 2013.
Records from 1988 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 7 August 2025.
- Built
- 1981
- Last inspected
- 7 August 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 3 investigations · 2010–2013
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
7 August 2025
…with no type recorded14
Deficiencies
27 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
17 calendar years (1988–2025)
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
643051
WDD5695
203624
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-203624
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
BuilderMISSISSIPPI MRN TWBT CORP · GREENVILLE, MS, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 17 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 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.
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 · 11
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.
MARK ALAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 148979 · 6 June 2013 · activity 4613256IB1076 Tank Barge · MISLE 936452 · 6 June 2013 · activity 4613256M/V ROSINTON Towing Vessel · MISLE 216296 · 12 June 2012 · activity 4341793EBS 6 Tank Barge · MISLE 732580 · 12 June 2012 · activity 4341793M/V ROSINTON Towing Vessel · MISLE 216296 · 12 June 2012 · activity 4341795EBS 6 Tank Barge · MISLE 732580 · 12 June 2012 · activity 4341795M/V ROSINTON Towing Vessel · MISLE 216296 · 9 June 2012 · activity 4338491EBS 6 Tank Barge · MISLE 732580 · 9 June 2012 · activity 4338491MISS KRIS Towing Vessel · MISLE 125856 · 29 March 2011 · activity 3974783STEVE DUMEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 129179 · 29 March 2011 · activity 3974783STEVE DUMEY Towing Vessel · MISLE 129179 · 27 March 2011 · activity 3974862CHRISTOPHER MYSKOWSKI Towing Vessel · MISLE 178838 · 27 March 2011 · activity 3974862STC 3022 Tank Barge · MISLE 3812 · 1 September 2010 · activity 3839426FMT 3029 Tank Barge · MISLE 26751 · 1 September 2010 · activity 3839426FMT 3059 Tank Barge · MISLE 912596 · 1 September 2010 · activity 3839426BOB DEERE Towing Vessel · MISLE 985112 · 1 September 2010 · activity 3839426Inspection history · 29
7 August 2025
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8204697
20 May 2025
Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8136032
13 August 2024
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7979707
16 August 2023
Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7769787
9 June 2023
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7759941
18 April 2023
Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7670834
27 July 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7518097
29 July 2021
Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7272070
11 May 2020
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6952550
30 June 2014
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5005387
6 June 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4613256
12 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4341793
12 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4341795
9 June 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4338491
9 March 2012
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4260106
29 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3974783
27 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3974862
15 March 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3965546
27 January 2011
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3934153
1 September 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3839426
13 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Lower Mississippi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3680790
10 January 2005
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2272722
7 December 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2250576
22 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1968362
12 April 2003
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Maritime Safety & Security Team Houston (91104) · Activity 1776707
14 June 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 278961
26 August 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 213437
19 April 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 428988
16 February 1988
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 321457
Deficiency record · 27
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 20 May 2025
Resolved
Machinery must be maintained to ensure safety. Port reduction gear hose has a small hydraulic leak. Make repairs to the satisfaction of the attending [name withheld] issued because COI has not been issued yet.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 13 August 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this sub-chapter 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. Vessel is overdue for an annual inspection. Complete annual inspection.
46 CFR 137.200(a)
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Electronic charts (ECDIS)
Issued 13 August 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry adequate and up-to-date charts, maps, and nautical publications for the intended voyage. Vessels electronic charts and publications have not been updated since October of 2022. Update electronic charts and publications to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 140.705(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 August 2024
Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately sized life-jacket, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, or 160.176 for each person on board. Vessel had no life-jackets on board. Life-jackets were stowed on the vessel prior to completing the inspection.
46 CFR 141.340(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 13 August 2024
Resolved
Each life-jacket must have a life-jacket light approved under approval series 161.012 or 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life-jacket. Installed life-jacket lights were expired and non-operational. New life-jacket lights were provided prior to the inspection being completed.
46 CFR 141.340(g)(1)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 13 August 2024
Resolved
The owner, managing operator, or Master of the towing vessel must ensure that the vessel's lifesaving and fire suppression and detection equipment complies with the applicable requirements of parts 141 and 142 of this sub-chapter and is in good working order. Portable fire pump hose was ruptured in 2 locations. New fire hose was outfitted prior to the inspection being completed.
46 CFR 140.650
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 13 August 2024
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid into the machinery space. Oil filter housing gasket for the port reduction gear was leaking oil excessively. New oil seal was installed prior to the inspection being completed.
46 CFR 143.220(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in table 141.370. Visual distress signals have expired. Replace visual distress signals to the satisfaction of an attending marine inspector.
46 CFR 141.375(a)
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The vessel did not have documentation of testing the machinery alarm set points. Provide documentation of alarm test point testing to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 143.245(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
All fire-suppression and detection equipment and systems on board a towing vessel must be maintained in accordance with the attached nameplate and manufacturer's approved design. Portable extinguisher located at the operating station did not have an approved mount. Provide manufacturer approved mount to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 142.240(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. Machinery space has excessive accumulation of lube oil and fuel oil. Clean bilges to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 142.220(a)
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Several electrical outlets/switches were missing covers and had exposed conductors. Provide protective coverings to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 143.400(a)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
A towing vessel subject to this sub-chapter and choosing the Coast Guard inspection, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection option, must undergo and Annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. The vessel was overdue for annual inspection. Complete annual inspection to the satisfaction of an attending Marine Inspector.
46 CFR 137.200
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 22 August 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel of 26 feet or more in length must hold a ship-radio-station license for radio transmitters. Vessel could not provide a valid FCC radio license certificate. Provide Valid FCC radio license certificate to the satisfaction of an attending Marine
Inspector.
33 CFR 164.72(a)(3)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
Each wire and cable run must be installed in a manner to prevent contact with personnel, mechanical hazards, and leaking fluids.
Exposed wiring/connections were found throughout the Engine room and lying in bilges.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
To stop the flow of fuel in the event of a fire or break in the fuel line, remote fuel shut off valve must be fitted on any fuel line that supplies fuel directly to a propulsion engine or generator prime mover. The valve must be operable from a safe place outside the space where the valve is installed. Valves were found broken
and inoperable.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 29 July 2021
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. Inspection of the steering system identified that retaining hardware for steering ram connecting pins was worn/missing.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable.
Bilges contained excessive Lube and Fuel oil.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
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: High bilge alarm.
Bilge alarms were broken and inoperable upon inspection.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that can notify persons onboard in the event of an emergency.
General Alarm on Bow of vessel was inoperable and could not be heard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Certificates for master and officers
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
[withheld — contains personal information; the deficiency system, dates, and resolution status are shown above]
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be equipped with navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its area of operation.
Vessel sound producing device was found inoperable.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times.
Lifebuoys were found worn and unusable.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 29 July 2021
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.
No extinguisher was found near cabinet.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
A towing vessel that is Certificated for rivers must be equipped with either: An approved 40-B portable fire-extinguishing system to protect a hazardous materials locker
Vessel not equipped with 40-B for the hazardous materials locker.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors and other openings of the hull and deck are kept tightly closed. Engine Room door was found held open with tie backs.
04 - Emergency Systems › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire drills
Issued 29 July 2021
Resolved
The master of a towing vessel must ensure that drills are conducted and instructions are given to ensure that all crewmembers are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. Deckhand was not on vessel and acting as PIC for transfer. He was unable to fulfill his duties while conducting drills.
Casualty record · 3
1 September 2010Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3839426
27 March 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 3974862
6 June 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 4613256
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.
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.