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BUCHANAN 5

Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Other hulls named BUCHANAN 5

BUCHANAN 5 is a 1982 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 59 inspections since 1992, most recently in April 2026, along with 3 deficiencies, 1 operational control and 8 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2026.

Records from 1992 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 8 April 2026.

Built
1982
Last inspected
8 April 2026
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
59
Deficiencies
3 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
8 investigations · 2009–2026
Inspected with
18 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

Identity

US Official No.
647773
IMO number
8886589 View on MarineTraffic leaves Maury; a third-party site, nothing from it is stored here
Call sign
WDI7151
MISLE id
206884
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
367725870
Maury page id
psix-206884

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations15
…administrative events6
…with no type recorded38
Years with a record 23 calendar years (1992–2026)
The 59 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)72.0 ft × 26.0 ft × 10.7 ft
Registered tonnagegross 118 / net 80
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderOFFSHORE SHIPBUILDERS INC · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1982
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portNEW HAVEN, CT
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 6 August 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 it118 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
80 - 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

WDI7151MMSI 367725870 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 4 April 2026, expires 7 April 2036
WBQ9253MMSI 367017010 · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 21 December 2007, cancelled 28 April 2018
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 · 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.

2011 Freight Barge · MISLE 325529 · 13 January 2024 · activity 78562487029 Freight Barge · MISLE 1380313 · 13 January 2024 · activity 78562487033 Freight Barge · MISLE 1414422 · 13 January 2024 · activity 78562482009 Freight Barge · MISLE 325527 · 19 April 2019 · activity 66660817030 Freight Barge · MISLE 1380314 · 19 April 2019 · activity 6666081NTC 50 Freight Barge · MISLE 50788 · 15 April 2017 · activity 6139449LORETTE Towing Vessel · MISLE 236269 · 15 April 2017 · activity 6139449NTC 50 Freight Barge · MISLE 50788 · 4 June 2015 · activity 5144382THOMAS R Towing Vessel · MISLE 98871 · 4 June 2015 · activity 5144382NTC 50 Freight Barge · MISLE 50788 · 18 October 2014 · activity 5008367JAMES WILLIAM Towing Vessel · MISLE 885199 · 18 October 2014 · activity 5008367SOUTHERN STAR Towing Vessel · MISLE 91332 · 26 April 2014 · activity 4851531AS-8 Freight Barge · MISLE 165227 · 26 April 2014 · activity 4851531NTC 50 Freight Barge · MISLE 50788 · 17 April 2014 · activity 4838960JACK Industrial Vessel · MISLE 50223 · 11 February 2009 · activity 3417188SIFNOS SUN Freight Ship · MISLE 232704 · 31 August 2003 · activity 1892960NANCY MCALLISTER Towing Vessel · MISLE 232919 · 31 August 2003 · activity 1892960NDC 42 Tank Barge · MISLE 48398 · 6 February 2000 · activity 96569KTC 50 Tank Barge · MISLE 47927 · 15 January 1998 · activity 40872FRANZ VON RIEDEL Towing Vessel · MISLE 73426 · 15 January 1998 · activity 40872KTC 50 Tank Barge · MISLE 47927 · 14 December 1997 · activity 45719VB 41 Tank Barge · MISLE 48164 · 22 July 1997 · activity 45632

Inspection history · 59

8 April 2026 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8405380
2 June 2025 COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 8123818
11 May 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7910438
11 May 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7939043
21 March 2024 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7882788
5 February 2024 Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7860979
4 February 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7862033
14 January 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7849177
13 January 2024 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7856248
20 July 2021 Bulk Liquid Transfer Monitor
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7261892
11 January 2021 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 7122749
21 January 2020 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Long Island Sound · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6893257
19 April 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6666081
8 April 2019 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6668550
14 August 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Navigation Center · Activity 6511956
4 December 2017 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6317751
15 April 2017 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6139449
8 November 2016 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New York · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 6037728
8 November 2016 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6087429
4 June 2015 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5144382
18 October 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 5008367
26 April 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4851531
17 April 2014 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4838960
17 May 2013 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4594012
26 February 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 4541933
17 December 2010 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Delaware Bay · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3914270
3 May 2010 Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3737324
24 October 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3624920
26 August 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Chincoteague · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3577217
26 August 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Chincoteague · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3577223
11 February 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 3417188
28 January 2006 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector St Petersburg · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 2703428
3 January 2006 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2724251
3 January 2006 MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 2735897
13 June 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2388839
13 June 2005 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2388883
14 June 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2098300
31 August 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1892960
21 April 2003 Type not recorded
No type recorded · ACTIVITIES NEW YORK · USCG Northeast District (CGD-NE) · Activity 1777746
13 September 2000 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 1054493
6 February 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 96569
6 February 2000 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 220573
21 July 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 760920
17 July 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 197786
20 March 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PHILADELPHIA · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 62219
4 March 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 668576
23 January 1998 Uninspected Towing Vessel
Physical examination · MSO WILMINGTON · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 780529
15 January 1998 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 40872
14 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 45719
14 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 211917
14 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO CHARLESTON · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 218149
10 December 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO SAVANNAH · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 48295
11 August 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 682578
28 July 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 132740
22 July 1997 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 45632
5 April 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 668577
23 March 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 179604
2 September 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 155305
25 February 1992 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HAMPTON ROADS · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 148236

Deficiency record · 3

99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 14 January 2024 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 had an allision with Gowanus Flats lighted gong buoy 31 at 1400 and made a report of the allision at 2030. Vessel is to provide a statement on how the allision transpired. Vessel is to provide a statement as to why the vessel did not report the allision until ~7 hours after the incident. 46 CFR 140.205 (a)
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 28 January 2024
Resolved 17 January 2024
Resolution: statement provided was satisfactory
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 11 January 2021 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel prohibited from conducting towing operations.Provide causal analysis report and TPO report attesting to satisfactory repair of shaft seal leak.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 15 January 2021
Resolution: Provided incident review from Sabine Surveyors. Attached.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Automatic Identification System (AIS)
Issued 14 August 2018 Resolved
The vessel is currently broadcasting (1) Improper MMSI Number, (2) Improper Call Sign
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 14 September 2018
Resolved 22 January 2020
Resolution: vessel updated

Casualty record · 8

11 February 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3417188
26 February 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4541933
17 April 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4838960
15 April 2017Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · at GILMERTON HIGHWAY BRIDGE · activity 6139449
19 April 2019Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · at PELHAM PARKWAY DRAWBRIDGE · activity 6666081
4 February 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7862033
11 May 2024Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 7939043
8 April 2026Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 8405380
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.

Recorded names · 1

TAFT BEACH (2009–2017). Names as the Coast Guard recorded them in incident records, with the years they appear; some are renames and some are spelling variants.

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.