MCCORMACK BOYS is a 1982 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 39 inspections since 1992, most recently in April 2026, along with 6 deficiencies and 8 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2026.
Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 29 April 2026.
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.
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
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DocumentationValid · issued 7 July 2026 · expires 31 August 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 it85 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton 58 - 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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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.
The OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers damage to hull plating that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel. These examinations may include a drydock examination, including: 1) An internal structural exam of affected space of vessel, including its fuel tanks; 2) A removal of the vessel from service to assess the extent of the damage and to affect permanent repairs. Vessel has bottom plate damage IWO port bow fuel tank causing water ingress into tank, caused by earlier event. Vessel shall affect temporary repairs to bottom plate IWO port bow fuel tank prior to proceeding to dock for removal of fuel/water mixture from tank. Permanent repairs shall be completed to the satisfaction of attending Marine Inspector prior to commercial operations.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 4 February 2026
Resolution: Approved temporary repair completed.
The OCMI may require additional examinations of the vessel whenever he or she discovers damage to hull plating that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel. These examinations may include a drydock examination, including: 1) An internal structural exam of affected space of vessel, including its fuel tanks; 2) A removal of the vessel from service to assess the extent of the damage and to affect permanent repairs. Vessel has bottom plate damage IWO port bow fuel tank. Temporary repairs were made using compression plate. Permanent repairs shall be completed to the satisfaction of attending CG Marine Inspector prior to commercial operations.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 12 February 2026
Resolution: Vessel has completed and made satisfactory tests of the repair to a punched hole in the hull of the port fwd fuel tank.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 February 2025Resolved
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. An additional fire extinguisher is needed for the engine room paint locker.
46 CFR 142.225(d)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 March 2025
Resolved 4 March 2025
Resolution: 01 fire extinguisher was added in the E/R for the flame locker.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 26 February 2025Resolved
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. Vessel had a fuel leak on the stbd generator fuel shut off valve.
46 CFR 143.205(a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 March 2025
Resolved 4 March 2025
Resolution: Valve was replaced, leak was resolved; all sat.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Obstruction/slipping, etc.
Issued 26 February 2025Resolved
If a dedicated storage cabinet is provided it must be secured to the vessel so that it does not move. External paint locker was secured with ratchet straps that were not marine grade.
46 CFR 142.225(c)
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 26 March 2025
Resolved 4 March 2025
Resolution: Adequate restraint was added to secure the locker; all sat.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Propulsion main engine
Issued 24 May 2021Resolved
Vessel reported damaged to shaft caused by wire rope. Port shaft separated approx. 6 inches from reduction gear. Make repairs and prove proper operation of shaft and propulsion machinery. 46 CFR 143.205
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 24 May 2021
Resolved 16 October 2023
Resolution: Vessel is TSMS, def is captured in ABS database as finding # 13.1
31 October 2002Routine · role: Moored/Anchored in Vicinity of Primary Subject · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 1699849
12 November 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1704195
28 May 2006Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2664227
24 November 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3104363
23 December 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3656254
6 March 2019Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6638581
19 September 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7566492
3 February 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8306546
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
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