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GOLIATH

Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

GOLIATH is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 37 inspections since 1995, most recently in April 2025, along with 4 deficiencies, 2 operational controls and 8 casualty investigations between 2010 and 2022.

Records from 1995 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 3 April 2025.

Built
1981
Last inspected
3 April 2025
Documentation
Not in the documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
37
Deficiencies
4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
8 investigations · 2010–2022
Inspected with
17 other vessels

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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 3 April 2025
Recorded inspections37
…physical examinations8
…administrative events1
…with no type recorded28
Deficiencies 4 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 18 calendar years (1995–2025)
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

US Official No.
643487
IMO number
8227501
Call sign
V4UG4
MISLE id
203974
Flag
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS
Maury page id
psix-203974

Documentation record

Tonnage as PSIX records it310 - Convention (Subpart B), Gross Ton
93 - Convention (Subpart B), Net Ton
This hull's Official Number is not in the NVDC file dated 10 August 2026 as served by NOAA Fisheries, so no documentation record is shown. Absence from that file is a fact about the file, not about the hull.
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Detail on this page

37 inspections, each with its date, unit and type; 4 deficiencies with the resolution recorded against each; 2 operational controls with the dates imposed and removed; 17 vessels inspected with it, by name and date; 8 casualty investigations, with date and classification; the documentation record, as PSIX holds it. The counts in the summary above are the same counts, and they are free.

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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 · 17

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.

CAPE MAY Freight Ship · MISLE 47051 · 3 August 2021 · activity 7283568CAPE FAREWELL Freight Ship · MISLE 47565 · 3 August 2021 · activity 7283568RED CLOUD Towing Vessel · MISLE 192273 · 3 August 2021 · activity 7283568USNS 1ST LT HARRY L. MARTIN Freight Ship · MISLE 470075 · 3 August 2021 · activity 7283568SABINE Towing Vessel · MISLE 845824 · 3 August 2021 · activity 7283568ATHENA Towing Vessel · MISLE 1224364 · 3 August 2021 · activity 7283568NICOLE FOSS Towing Vessel · MISLE 1291754 · 3 August 2021 · activity 7283568TRITON Towing Vessel · MISLE 1431788 · 3 August 2021 · activity 7283568PORT SAID Tank Ship · MISLE 621863 · 18 December 2017 · activity 6327014JAG PRANAM Tank Ship · MISLE 745431 · 29 February 2016 · activity 5827022CHIQUITA VENTURE Freight Ship · MISLE 1100280 · 29 February 2016 · activity 5827022HERMES Towing Vessel · MISLE 123463 · 13 October 2009 · activity 3614172SABINE Towing Vessel · MISLE 845824 · 7 March 2008 · activity 3160191J A DUNCAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 153396 · 26 November 2007 · activity 3104720ENERGY II Towing Vessel · MISLE 157903 · 26 November 2007 · activity 3104720RED CLOUD Towing Vessel · MISLE 192273 · 26 November 2007 · activity 3104720HERMES Towing Vessel · MISLE 123463 · 21 October 2007 · activity 3085688RED CLOUD Towing Vessel · MISLE 192273 · 21 October 2007 · activity 3085688GOLIATH Towing Vessel · MISLE 465460 · 20 September 2007 · activity 3061675MARY KAY Towing Vessel · MISLE 136470 · 15 January 1998 · activity 42459MARY MORAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 152869 · 15 January 1998 · activity 42459

Inspection history · 37

3 April 2025 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8105318
28 January 2025 In-Service Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8071175
28 January 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8071880
8 January 2025 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8060150
20 December 2024 PSC A · Deficiency Check · In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8049729
17 January 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7622849
9 November 2022 In-Service Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7591954
3 May 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7442904
16 February 2022 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7398118
3 August 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7283568
6 April 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7174960
6 April 2021 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7175017
7 June 2018 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6428261
18 December 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6327014
3 March 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5826673
29 February 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Canaveral · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 5827022
6 October 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5017775
4 January 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4221387
9 November 2011 Industry Initiated Exam · DAPI Audit
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4189176
5 November 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4188235
1 March 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3954760
7 October 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3865406
20 March 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3699476
16 October 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3616438
13 October 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3614172
13 September 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3592991
11 May 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3472615
14 April 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3452825
7 March 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3160191
26 November 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3104720
21 October 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3085688
20 September 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · U.S. COAST GUARD FORCES MICRONESIA/SECTOR GUAM · USCG Oceania District (CGD-O) · Activity 3061675
8 February 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2869253
25 September 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2786378
15 January 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 42459
14 August 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 758281
31 July 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 204315

Deficiency record · 4

02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 28 January 2025 Resolved
The secretary may order any vessel, in a port or place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or in the navigable waters of the United States, to operate or anchor by reason of hazardous circumstances. PSCO observed that the vessel's steering gear is inoperable. 46 USC 70002 17a
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 February 2025
Resolution: The vessels RO, Capital Register of Shipping submitted a statement letter noting that the steering gear system has been found in a satisfactory working condition.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 20 December 2024 Resolved
The Secretary may order any vessel to operate in a manner the Secretary directs if hazardous conditions or the condition of such vessel is satisfied such direction is justified in the interest of safety. Vessel's applicable certificates have incorrect tonnage measurements including manning, registry, and radio. Vessel is missing charts for intended route. Vessel has oil accumulation in aft bilge wells. FFU steering is off by 8 degress at amidships. 46USC70002
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 26 December 2024
Resolution: Verified certs, charts, oil accumulation and steering.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Other (certificates)
Issued 20 December 2024 Resolved
Any vessel over 300 gross tons using the navigable waters of the United States are required to have a valid COFR. Vessel does not have a valid COFR.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 January 2025
Resolution: Received confirmation that the vessel now has a valid COFR on file.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 6 April 2021 Resolved
Vessel lost its rudder.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 66 - Prior to drilling or production operations
Due 10 April 2021
Resolved 10 April 2021
Resolution: Rectified by TPO

Casualty record · 8

7 October 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3865406
5 November 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4188235
4 January 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4221387
29 February 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5827022
18 December 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6327014
6 April 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7174960
3 August 2021Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7283568
16 February 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7398118
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.