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NIGHT HAWK

Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG East District (CGD-E)

NIGHT HAWK is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 58 inspections since 1992, most recently in March 2026, along with 36 deficiencies and 11 casualty investigations between 2003 and 2022.

Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 26 March 2026.

Built
1981
Last inspected
26 March 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
58
Deficiencies
36 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
11 investigations · 2003–2022
Inspected with
18 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
643486
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDB7827
MISLE id
203973
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-203973

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations17
…administrative events5
…with no type recorded36
Years with a record 31 calendar years (1992–2026)
The 58 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 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)74.1 ft × 26.0 ft × 10.8 ft
Registered tonnagegross 149 / net 101
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderHORTON BOATS INC · BAYOU LA BATRE, AL, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNORFOLK, VA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 6 January 2026 · expires 31 December 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 it149 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
101 - 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.

One vessel history report for this hull — every record on this page in one dated, citable document — $300, on request.

Inspected as a tow unit · 18

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.

NANTICOKE Freight Barge · MISLE 465049 · 27 December 2022 · activity 7614497SEVERN Freight Barge · MISLE 1485053 · 6 September 2020 · activity 7062078NO 26 Freight Barge · MISLE 102918 · 1 April 2015 · activity 5094708POTOMAC Freight Barge · MISLE 419063 · 29 July 2014 · activity 4939934PATAPSCO Freight Barge · MISLE 462384 · 29 July 2014 · activity 4939934VMC 214 Freight Barge · MISLE 566454 · 25 October 2012 · activity 4472350VMC 208 Freight Barge · MISLE 566447 · 10 July 2011 · activity 4078297P HOUGH Towing Vessel · MISLE 85167 · 20 April 2007 · activity 2915936ARUNDEL #5 Freight Barge · MISLE 740378 · 20 April 2007 · activity 2915936SMITH 52 Industrial Vessel · MISLE 727582 · 20 January 2005 · activity 2278794#5 Freight Barge · MISLE 735623 · 20 January 2005 · activity 2278794#216 Freight Barge · MISLE 735624 · 20 January 2005 · activity 2278794PATAPSCO Freight Barge · MISLE 462384 · 21 March 2003 · activity 1761841SUQUEHANNA Freight Barge · MISLE 575231 · 4 June 2002 · activity 1634319PATAPSCO Freight Barge · MISLE 462384 · 21 August 1999 · activity 14166SHELBY LYNN Freight Barge · MISLE 47883 · 7 November 1997 · activity 18571BARGE NO. 4 Freight Barge · MISLE 455215 · 18 February 1997 · activity 106919DAVID M. KRAUSE Towing Vessel · MISLE 125869 · 12 January 1995 · activity 33454SALISBURY TOWING BARGE #5 Freight Barge · MISLE 420460 · 12 January 1995 · activity 33454BARGE 4 - DUPLICATE ENTRY Freight Barge · MISLE 405460 · 24 March 1994 · activity 84757

Inspection history · 58

26 March 2026 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8332040
4 December 2025 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8277435
3 February 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8070253
26 February 2024 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7870279
18 January 2024 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7847590
12 May 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7689439
14 February 2023 Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7636614
27 December 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7614497
22 June 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7685563
30 March 2022 Drydock Exam · Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7421258
24 March 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7417914
24 March 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7417991
4 June 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7215142
6 September 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7062078
13 August 2020 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7031638
10 August 2020 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7029472
27 March 2019 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6652224
30 January 2019 Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6617197
14 August 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6511690
18 October 2017 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6293931
1 April 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5094708
29 July 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4939934
11 September 2013 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4713876
25 October 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4472350
10 July 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4078297
13 April 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3986099
30 January 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3672673
30 July 2009 Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3572859
29 June 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Violation Case Coordination Center · Activity 3518188
7 February 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3416596
15 January 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Portsmouth · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3395279
15 May 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CAPSTAN (WYTL 65601) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3218570
29 April 2008 DAPI Audit
Administrative · USCG East District (dp) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3194960
11 January 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3128638
20 April 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2915936
14 January 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2867170
10 October 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2801438
11 March 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · USCGC CAPSTAN (WYTL 65601) · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2606586
20 January 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2278794
21 March 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1761841
6 February 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1740656
4 February 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1740244
4 June 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1634319
2 January 2001 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1061067
21 August 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 14166
17 June 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 97172
2 February 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 667749
11 November 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 166331
11 November 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 213397
19 August 1998 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 798310
7 November 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 18571
18 February 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 106919
15 August 1996 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 43373
12 January 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 33454
29 September 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 223926
27 August 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 172721
24 March 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 84757
4 October 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 178966

Deficiency record · 36

01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 4 December 2025 Resolved
CG001 - No vessel may be navigated unless it has in its service and onboard the crew complement required by the COI. one of the vessel's deck hands was removed from the vessel due to a medical emergency. The vessel may not operate until the deckhand has been replaced. 46 CFR 15.515
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 5 December 2025
Resolution: Received photo evidence of new crewman on board. COI requirments met. All sat.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Bulkhead strength
Issued 3 February 2025 Resolved
The vessel is built, equipped, and maintained to conform to the rules of a recognized classification society appropriate for the intended service and routes, but not classed. Vessel has holes in the bulkheads surrounding the fidley. 46 CFR 144.200
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 February 2025
Resolved 11 February 2025
Resolution: Corrected by putting in bolts; all sat.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 February 2025 Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. Vessel had two batteries that were not in a protective casing located starboard side of the engine room. 46 CFR 143.400(g)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 3 February 2025
Resolved 3 February 2025
Resolution: Adequate coverings were provided, corrected on the spot.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 February 2025 Resolved
Each remote valve control must be marked in clearly legible letters, at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indicating the purpose of the valve and the way to operate it. Vessel did not have fuel shut offs properly labeled. 46 CFR 143.260(e)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 February 2025
Resolved 11 February 2025
Resolution: Vessel properly labeled fuel shut offs.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 February 2025 Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that: Has installed, in the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light. Vessel's red light was inoperable. 46 CFR 143.235(b)(3)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Due 3 February 2025
Resolved 3 February 2025
Resolution: Crew was able to replace fuse in the system. Corrected on the spot.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 3 February 2025 Resolved
Stowage positions for lifejackets stowed in a berthing space or stateroom and all lifejacket containers must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the minimum quantity, identity, and, if sizes other than adult or universal sizes are used on the vessel, the size of the lifejackets stowed inside the container. Vessel did not have life jackets properly labeled in accommodation spaces. 46 CFR 141.340(h)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 February 2025
Resolved 11 February 2025
Resolution: Vessel properly labeled life saving equipment.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 18 January 2024 Resolved
A towing vessel must be maintained and operated so the watertight integrity and stability of the vessel are not compromised. MI observed Door Gaskets on Port and STBD Engine Room Fiddley watertight doors are degraded and have gaps. 46 CFR 140.605 (b)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 February 2024
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Gaskets replaced. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 January 2024 Resolved
Electrical components that pose an electrical hazard must be in an enclosure. MI observed junction box in engine room fiddley overhead missing cover plate. 46 CFR 143.400 (g)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 February 2024
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Junction box cover plate installed. All sat
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 18 January 2024 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. MI observed required extinguisher not present. 46 CFR 142.225 (d)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 February 2024
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: New 40-BC portable extinguisher installed. All sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 18 January 2024 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. MI observed several dead-end wires in engine room and engine room fiddley. 46 CFR 143.205 (a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 February 2024
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Dead end wires reomoved. All sat.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 18 January 2024 Resolved
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. MI observed 10B Fire extinguisher in doghouse not properly mounted. 46 CFR 140.505 (b)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 February 2024
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Extinguisher mounted. All sat.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Navigation records
Issued 18 January 2024 Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway. MI observed missing components of assessment in accordance with 46 CFR 140.635. 46 CFR 140.635 (a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 1 February 2024
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Navigation assessment revised. All sat.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 012 - Crew Certificates › Evidence of Basic Training
Issued 18 January 2024 Resolved
All training required in this section must be documented in owner or managing operator's records. Record of initial crew training and annual refresher training could not be provided. 46 CFR 140.515(a-f)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 18 February 2024
Resolved 5 February 2024
Resolution: Crew training has been documented. All sat.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 January 2024 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. Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter. MI observed 03 degraded and 01 unapproved life buoys. 46 CFR 141.360 (a)(2)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 January 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced Life buoys.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 18 January 2024 Resolved
Each towing vessel must carry at least one appropriately-sized lifejacket, approved under approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.155, or 160.176, for each person on board. MI observed 02 deteriorated Kapok Life Jackets. 46 CFR 141.340 (a)
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 January 2024
Resolution: Vessel replaced Life Jackets
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 January 2024 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. MI found Power cord plug on outboard (Port) chest freezer in compartment forward of engine room with insulation sheathing separated from plug. 46 CFR 143.400 (a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 January 2024
Resolution: Vessel removed freezer
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 18 January 2024 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. Exposed wires of disconnected rack lamp power cord found in main deck berthing. 46 CFR 143.400 (a)
Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 18 January 2024
Resolution: Vessel removed power cord.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
46 CFR 141.375(b) A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 of 141.370 for specified areas where the vessel operates. Vessel was missing 02 hand-held red flare distress signals. Vessel is restricted from operating until flare are onboard.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 May 2023
Resolution: Received email from operator with required flares and purchase receipt/
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
46 CFR 141.350(a) Each towing vessel operating north of lat. 32 degrees N. or south of lat. 32 degrees S. must carry the number of immersions suits as prescribed in this paragraph. Vessel was missing 01 immersion suit.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel procured missing immersion suit
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
46 CFR 143.300(c) All pressure vessels must have the MAWP indicated by a stamp, name plate, or other means visible to the crew. Port side air receiver was missing data plate and MI could not determine MAWP.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 May 2023
Resolution: Missing data plate was reinstalled
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
46 CFR 143.245(b) Each towing vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b) of this section. The tests required by this section must be recorded IAW part 140 of this sub-chapter. Stbd pressure relief valve was painted over and port side air receiver had no record of MAWP so testing could not be completed safely. Vessel also had no record of testing. Provide acceptable testing or procure new relief valves to the satisfaction of attending marine inspector.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 May 2023
Resolution: O/O procured new relief valves.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
46 CFR 142.240(a) Portable fire extinguishers must be tested IAW the inspection, maintenance procedures and hydrostatic pressure testes required by chapters 7 & 8 or NFPA 10. Portable extinguisher located behind pilot house had rotted discharge hose. Replace as original.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel procured new fire extinguishers.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
46 CFR 144.700(a) A work space must be of sufficient size, adequate construction and with suitable equipment to provide for the safe operation of the vessel and the protection of the crew. Stbd deck grating over stbd main engine gave way when walking on and needs to be repaired.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 May 2023
Resolution: Grating was repaired.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Launching arrangements for survival craft
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
46 CFR 141.310 46 CFR 199.130(c)(3) Each life raft must be arranged to permit it to drop into the water from the deck on which it is stowed. Inflatable life raft was stowed where is has to be picked up and thrown beyond the walkway in which it is stowed. Fabricate bracket to allow life raft to fall directly into the water.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 3 June 2023
Resolution: Life raft has been stowed on back deck above steering gear meeting the intent of subchapter W.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 12 May 2023 Resolved
47 CFR 80.1001(c) The Bridge-to-bridge act and the regulations of this part apply to the following vessels in the navigable waters of the US: Every towing vessel of 26 feet or over in length. Provide appropriate bridge to bridge certificate.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 12 May 2023
Resolution: Vessel received appropriate certificate.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull damage impairing seaworthiness
Issued 24 March 2022 Resolved
A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment. Vessel has a hole on the exterior of the hull in a weld on the STBD forward fuel tank. Repair must be conducted to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard prior to movement of the vessel.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 16 May 2022
Resolved 13 April 2022
Resolution: Repair to keel coolers completed.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 4 June 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. Port main engine jacket water temperature and gear box temperature alarm is inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 18 June 2021
Resolved 9 June 2021
Resolution: Crew replaced gauges. Tested under observation of Marine Inspector operation was successful.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 10 August 2020 Resolved
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. Vessel is overdue for its annual inspection.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 13 August 2020
Resolution: Vessel completed annual inspection.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 14 March 2019 Resolved
Vessel's flammable liquid storage cabinet is constructed of wood and not an approved type. Remove or replace with an approved cabinet.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 April 2019
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: The wooden storage locker was removed and replaced with an approved flammable liquid storage locker.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 14 March 2019 Resolved
Multiple wiring connections in the machinery space were outside of installed junction boxes. Conduct appropriate maintenance to protect against electrical hazards.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 April 2019
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Marine inspector conducted a walk around of the engine room space and found that the vessel's electrical wiring had been suitably maintained against electrical hazards.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 14 March 2019 Resolved
Lifejackets and immersion suits were located in an unmarked storage closet, along with other medical equipment. Dedicate the storage closet for lifejackets and immersion suit storage; and label as intended by 46 CFR 141.340(h).
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 14 April 2019
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Marine inspector verified that additional equipment was removed from the storage closet. The door to the storage closet was labeled for lifejackets and immersion suits.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 14 March 2019 Resolved
Vessel does not have the required number of visual distress signals onboard. Current quantity onboard limits the vessel to no more than 3 miles from shore on a daytime route.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 14 March 2019
Resolution: Vessel provided documentation of receipts and the required number of day/nighttime flares for operations as indicated on their COI.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 14 August 2018 Resolved
The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) Zero Length and beam.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 September 2018
Resolved 27 March 2019
Resolution: Marine inspector verified that the proper vessel dimensions were entered into the vessel's AIS.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Recordkeeping
Issued 24 April 2008 Resolved
Record keeping- Company did not do DOT required background check in the past on new employees, representative DER at the audit was under the impression that having new employees take a pre-employment drug test fulfilled the requirements. Was told by DAPI that all employees need to have a background check done who were there latest hires
Due 14 May 2008
Resolved 12 May 2008
Resolution: [name withheld], Vulcans, Manager, Safety Health and Environmental submitted necessary documentation with plan of action for future program management.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › EAP Training Requirements
Issued 24 April 2008 Resolved
EAP Requirements- Training is required for Supervisory positions on the Vessel. Supervisor receive 1 hour EAP training needed
Due 14 May 2008
Resolved 12 May 2008
Resolution: [name withheld], Vulcans, Manager, Safety Health and Environmental submitted necessary documentation with plan of action for future program management.
Operations/Management › Drug and Alcohol Testing › Testing, Serious Marine Incident
Issued 24 April 2008 Resolved
Company did show proof of Alcohol Testing Kits. DER and Safety person showed a sample of a drug Testing kit that would be used for a serious marine incident testing, not incompliance with the applicable regulations.
Due 14 May 2008
Resolved 12 May 2008
Resolution: [name withheld], Vulcans, Manager, Safety Health and Environmental submitted necessary documentation with plan of action for future program management.

Casualty record · 11

21 March 2003Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1761841
20 January 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2278794
10 October 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2801438
14 January 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 2867170
20 April 2007Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2915936
7 February 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3416596
10 July 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4078297
25 October 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4472350
1 April 2015Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5094708
6 September 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7062078
27 December 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7614497
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.