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LAUREN
LAUREN is a 1981 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 27 inspections since 1997, most recently in February 2026, along with 21 deficiencies and 6 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2020.
Records from 1997 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 24 February 2026.
- Built
- 1981
- Last inspected
- 24 February 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 21 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 6 investigations · 2009–2020
Identity
644389
WDJ5344
204689
Flag
UNITED STATES
367786730
Maury page id
psix-204689
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded13
Years with a record
18 calendar years (1997–2026)
The 27 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)54.3 ft × 33.0 ft × 7.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 87 / net 59
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderCRUMPLER'S SHPBLDG CO INC · ORANGE, TX, UNITED STATES · built 1981
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 11 March 2026 · expires 31 March 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 it87 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
59 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
59 - 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 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
WDJ5344MMSI 367786730 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 5 May 2017, expires 5 May 2027
WDF9503MMSI 367505810 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 5 October 2011, cancelled 11 December 2021
WDC8027MMSI 367080570 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 8 December 2005, cancelled 13 February 2016
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 · 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.
BERNARD G. Towing Vessel · MISLE 129084 · 7 August 2020 · activity 7026613MTC 637 Freight Barge · MISLE 801974 · 7 August 2020 · activity 7026613LINWOOD ENDEAVOR Towing Vessel · MISLE 10885 · 29 September 2012 · activity 4490438AGS 272B Freight Barge · MISLE 23705 · 29 September 2012 · activity 4490438MARC Towing Vessel · MISLE 181267 · 29 September 2012 · activity 4490438MTC 654 Freight Barge · MISLE 851524 · 29 September 2012 · activity 4490438WISCONSIN Towing Vessel · MISLE 137637 · 16 June 2009 · activity 3550637AGS 737 Freight Barge · MISLE 501570 · 16 June 2009 · activity 3550637CMR 123 Freight Barge · MISLE 19957 · 20 May 2009 · activity 3479943WASHINGTON Towing Vessel · MISLE 98088 · 20 May 2009 · activity 3479943ART 156 Freight Barge · MISLE 126643 · 20 May 2009 · activity 3479943Inspection history · 27
24 February 2026
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8315071
14 February 2025
Annual Inspection · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8079804
6 December 2023
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7834596
16 November 2022
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7595635
30 April 2022
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7441009
1 December 2021
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7360490
3 September 2021
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7303509
7 August 2020
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7026613
9 June 2017
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6170341
7 June 2017
DAPI Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6189438
22 May 2017
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6152744
16 April 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5855773
4 May 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4582992
29 September 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4490438
2 September 2012
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4491139
25 April 2012
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4288889
3 November 2010
Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3888012
16 June 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3550637
20 May 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3479943
25 August 2008
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3311406
5 June 2007
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2952721
6 March 2001
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 289881
9 July 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 12192
9 November 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 422469
24 September 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 420925
26 September 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 408448
16 June 1997
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 406614
Deficiency record · 21
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire detection and alarm system
Issued 14 February 2025
Resolved
Inspection and testing. Fire-detection systems, must be inspected or tested at least once every 12 months, as prescribed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (8) of this section. Complete/ provide record of annual servicing of fire detection system.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Emergency signal
Issued 6 December 2023
Resolved
Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists. Bilge alarm was not heard at the operating station.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Fire protection systems
Issued 6 December 2023
Resolved
Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew160-B was missing the annual inspection tag. Provide service date and monthly inspection log.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 6 December 2023
Resolved
Flammable cabinet on 2nd deck was not secured to the deck. Permanently secure the cabinet to prevent movement.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance and inspections
Issued 6 December 2023
Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance with the minimum requirements of § 199.190 of this chapter. AED maintenance was not available. If AED is to be on board it must be maintained and the crew must be trained on how to use it.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Oil accumulation in engine room
Issued 16 November 2022
Resolved
All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids. Vessel has accumulation of oil in engine room bilge, remove/clean oil from bilge.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Water, pipes, tanks
Issued 16 November 2022
Resolved
Potable water tank vent pipe is corroded down to the deck level, allowing water from the deck to run into the tank. Repair vent pipe .
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Maintenance of Life Saving Appliances
Issued 16 November 2022
Resolved
Replace degraded/missing retro-reflective tape on ring buoys.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)
Issued 16 November 2022
Resolved
The master of the towing vessel must ensure that all crew members are capable of performing the duties expected of them during emergencies. The deckhand did not adequately respond to the simulated fire during the fire drill. Conduct additional training with crew and log.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 30 April 2022
Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be so designed and maintained to provide safe operation of the towing vessel. One of the main diesel engines failed. Repair or replace main diesel engine to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Vessel is to have rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to the crew. Vessel does not have rails or equivalent protections. Install rails or equivalent protection to satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Voyage or passage plan
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
The officer in charge of a navigational watch must conduct a navigation assessment for the intended route and operations prior to getting underway to include items listed in 46CFR140.635. This list includes noting prevailing visibility, weather conditions, and anticipated changes along the intended route. Vessel does not adequately capture those required items in navigation assessment / TVR.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Ventilation (Working spaces)
Issued 6 December 2021
Resolved
Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system serving machinery spaces and for closing, in case of fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and other openings into such a space. Vessel did not have ventilation closures. Provide ventilation closures or equivalent to satisfaction of Marine Inspector.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 3 September 2021
Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in-period. This vessel is one of the 75% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date, the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60 (Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and the vessel may no longer be permitted to operate.
Electrical
Issued 6 March 2001
Resolved
Protective covering on exposed bulb was missing.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety
Issued 6 March 2001
Resolved
STBD aft window in the engine room was replaced.
Lifesaving › Lifefloat › Floating Electric Waterlight
Issued 9 November 1998
Resolved
EMERGENCY MARKER LIGHTS ON LIFE RINGS MUST HAVE NEW BATTERIES INSTALLED.
Engineering › Fuel Oil Service System › Piping
Issued 9 November 1998
Resolved
DECK IN ENGINE ROOM MUST HAVE EXCESSIVE OIL AND GREASE REMOVED.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Local Notices to Mariners
Issued 9 November 1998
Resolved
VSL MUST HAVE THE LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS ONBOARD.
Electrical › Lighting (service) › Lighting Fixture
Issued 24 September 1998
Resolved
LIGHT GUARD MISSING IN PASSAGEWAY.
Navigation
Issued 16 June 1997
Resolved
VESSEL WAS MISSING MASTHEAD AND STERN LIGHTS.
Casualty record · 6
20 May 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 dead · activity 3479943
16 June 2009Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3550637
2 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4491139
29 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 4490438
4 May 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at CRESCENT RAILROAD DRAWBRIDGE · activity 4582992
7 August 2020Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 7026613
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.
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.