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PHILIP M. PFEFFER

PHILIP M. PFEFFER is a 1982 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 67 inspections since 1992, most recently in February 2025, along with 1 deficiency and 27 casualty investigations between 2002 and 2025.

Records from 1992 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 20 February 2025.

Built
1982
Last inspected
20 February 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Controls
None recorded without a removal date

Identity

WDL2015
206548
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-206548

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.

Inspections, by type

…with no type recorded56
Years with a record 28 calendar years (1992–2025)
Every line above is a count of records the US Coast Guard wrote, or a date it recorded. The counts in the strip above are the same counts; this table splits the inspections by the kind of activity 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.

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)129.5 ft × 42.1 ft × 11.0 ft
Registered tonnagegross 592 / net 402
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderDRAVO CORPORATION · NEVILLE ISLAND PA, UNITED STATES · built 1982
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portST LOUIS, MO
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 23 February 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 it592 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
402 - 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.
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Inspected as a tow unit · 40

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.

OR 2156 Freight Barge · MISLE 505780 · 31 January 2025 · activity 8075677IN166478 Freight Barge · MISLE 1385654 · 23 September 2023 · activity 7800004IN085239 Freight Barge · MISLE 942851 · 19 July 2023 · activity 7789344IN176152 Freight Barge · MISLE 1482453 · 25 July 2020 · activity 7017409MARY FERN Towing Vessel · MISLE 153383 · 25 January 2019 · activity 6625295TEDDI B Towing Vessel · MISLE 316215 · 25 January 2019 · activity 6625295IN085105 Freight Barge · MISLE 967323 · 12 January 2019 · activity 6610196SARAH ANNE JUDD Towing Vessel · MISLE 145696 · 14 March 2018 · activity 6373317MARQUETTE VETERAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 454433 · 14 March 2018 · activity 6373317WANDA B Towing Vessel · MISLE 1116480 · 14 March 2018 · activity 6373317KIRBY 27013 Tank Barge · MISLE 1230716 · 14 March 2018 · activity 6373317KIRBY 27018 Tank Barge · MISLE 1235334 · 14 March 2018 · activity 6373317KIRBY 31005B Tank Barge · MISLE 1280759 · 14 March 2018 · activity 6373317IN015421 Freight Barge · MISLE 29933 · 12 August 2016 · activity 5970497CTTE 1988 Freight Barge · MISLE 438217 · 9 March 2014 · activity 4830910ING 2108 Freight Barge · MISLE 438237 · 9 March 2014 · activity 4830910JACOB MICHAEL ECKSTEIN Towing Vessel · MISLE 232304 · 31 October 2012 · activity 4475719ING 5703 Freight Barge · MISLE 383141 · 31 October 2012 · activity 4475719PAT CHASE Towing Vessel · MISLE 122536 · 21 September 2012 · activity 4471131BARBARA B Towing Vessel · MISLE 186231 · 14 September 2011 · activity 4145650ING7528 Freight Barge · MISLE 364662 · 14 September 2011 · activity 4145650IN095039 Freight Barge · MISLE 995881 · 18 July 2011 · activity 4087151R. CLAYTON MCWHORTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 133525 · 29 December 2010 · activity 3922777JAMES F NEAL Towing Vessel · MISLE 205705 · 17 September 2010 · activity 3853367RANDY HOOPER Towing Vessel · MISLE 185779 · 7 May 2010 · activity 3735745IN085140 Freight Barge · MISLE 990547 · 7 May 2010 · activity 3735745ING4802 Freight Barge · MISLE 408724 · 2 June 2009 · activity 3584277ING 5811 Freight Barge · MISLE 36620 · 24 May 2007 · activity 2939847IB9510 Tank Barge · MISLE 47884 · 24 May 2007 · activity 2939847ING 4533 Freight Barge · MISLE 192737 · 6 September 2005 · activity 2485451ING 5755 Freight Barge · MISLE 381267 · 6 September 2005 · activity 2485451ING 725 Freight Barge · MISLE 180452 · 15 August 2003 · activity 1917822OR 1244 Freight Barge · MISLE 185585 · 15 August 2003 · activity 1917822ING 5625 Freight Barge · MISLE 190436 · 15 August 2003 · activity 1917822ING 5762 Freight Barge · MISLE 381260 · 15 August 2003 · activity 1917822ING 5858 Freight Barge · MISLE 36667 · 12 June 2003 · activity 1887872ING 5570 Freight Barge · MISLE 190628 · 14 September 2002 · activity 1681033ING 4517 Freight Barge · MISLE 194107 · 21 September 1995 · activity 48576ING 4526 Freight Barge · MISLE 164089 · 12 June 1994 · activity 70429ING 5097 Freight Barge · MISLE 205265 · 4 February 1992 · activity 108560

Inspection history · 67

20 February 2025 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8081937
13 February 2025 TPO Audit
Administrative · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8079325
13 February 2025 TPO Audit
Administrative · Commandant (CG-CVC) · Activity 8079620
31 January 2025 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8075677
23 September 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7800004
19 July 2023 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7789344
22 July 2022 Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7513617
25 July 2020 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7017409
29 March 2020 Deficiency Check · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6933216
26 February 2020 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification · Special Consideration · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6916384
9 January 2020 TPO Audit
Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6937832
9 August 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6782039
25 January 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6625295
12 January 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6610196
22 May 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6458979
14 March 2018 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6373317
17 July 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6214089
12 August 2016 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5970497
17 October 2014 Administration
Administrative · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5006937
24 May 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4915408
9 March 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4830910
2 August 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4672413
31 October 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4475719
21 September 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4471131
26 January 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4232426
4 January 2012 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4221759
2 December 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4200506
22 November 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4194641
14 September 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4145650
18 July 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4087151
28 April 2011 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4000589
29 December 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3922777
17 September 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3853367
7 May 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment Quad Cities · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3735745
31 January 2010 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3673229
31 January 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3678274
2 June 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3584277
23 June 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Ohio Valley · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3246608
11 June 2008 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3236617
24 May 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Detachment St. Paul · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2939847
11 May 2007 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2937517
28 July 2006 MTSA Verification · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Sector Upper Mississippi River · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2727488
6 September 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2485451
14 March 2005 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2313998
30 December 2003 Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1989848
15 August 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1917822
12 June 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1887872
14 September 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1681033
25 June 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 291355
16 June 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 73079
25 May 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO ST LOUIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 186667
3 February 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 163121
18 October 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 283776
30 March 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 276632
22 February 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 32680
9 June 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 420871
1 October 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 413876
27 February 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO Paducah · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 156953
21 September 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 48576
13 September 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD ST. PAUL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 168668
4 July 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 116832
12 June 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 70429
11 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 86298
2 May 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSD QUAD CITIES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 118487
9 February 1994 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 26975
24 January 1993 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HUNTINGTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 37441
4 February 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO LOUISVILLE · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 108560

Deficiency record · 1

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 29 March 2020 Resolved
Vessel reported an issue with STBD governor, will not throttle when needed. Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel, as per 46cfr143.205. Repair as needed to the satisfaction of local OCMI.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 30 April 2020
Resolved 30 March 2020
Resolution: Governor was the issue and was repaired and tested satisfactory.

Casualty record · 27

14 September 2002Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 1681033
6 September 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2485451
11 May 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 2937517
11 June 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3236617
23 June 2008Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3246608
2 June 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3584277
31 January 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3678274
7 May 2010Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3735745
17 September 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3853367
29 December 2010Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3922777
28 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4000589
18 July 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4087151
14 September 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4145650
21 September 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4471131
31 October 2012Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4475719
2 August 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4672413
9 March 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4830910
12 August 2016Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 5970497
17 July 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6214089
14 March 2018Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6373317
12 January 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6610196
25 January 2019Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 6625295
9 August 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 6782039
25 July 2020Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7017409
19 July 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7789344
23 September 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · activity 7800004
31 January 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8075677
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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