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JACK GABBETT
Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named JACK GABBETT · KIRBY INLAND MARINE, LP operator of record, 2023
JACK GABBETT is a 1982 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 1986, most recently in March 2026, along with 14 deficiencies and 7 casualty investigations between 2005 and 2018.
Records from 1986 to 2026. Most recent: inspection, 30 March 2026.
- Built
- 1982
- Last inspected
- 30 March 2026
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
- Deficiencies
- 14 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 7 investigations · 2005–2018
Identity
648694
WDC2613
207334
Flag
UNITED STATES
366995590, 368395710
Maury page id
psix-207334
Inspections, by type
…with no type recorded26
Years with a record
23 calendar years (1986–2026)
The 42 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)60.3 ft × 25.0 ft × 9.6 ft
Registered tonnagegross 154 / net 104
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderBALEHI MARINE INC · LACOMBE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1982
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeNot recorded
Hull configurationNot recorded
Hailing portWILMINGTON, DE
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 2 September 2025 · expires 31 October 2026
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 it104 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
154 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
154 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross 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
WDP9029MMSI 368395710 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 27 November 2024, expires 27 November 2034
WDP4273MMSI 366995590 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 13 February 2024, expires 13 February 2034
WDC2613MMSI 366995590 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 7 November 2014, cancelled 13 October 2023
WBO5108MMSI not assigned · expired · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 September 1997, cancelled 19 February 2008
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 · 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.
COLT Towing Vessel · MISLE 195630 · 15 December 2018 · activity 6628064CHEM 442 Tank Barge · MISLE 338533 · 15 December 2018 · activity 6628064KIRBY 28144 Tank Barge · MISLE 1144975 · 15 December 2018 · activity 6628064KIRBY 21856 Tank Barge · MISLE 44885 · 30 January 2010 · activity 3673785SDG 3019T Tank Barge · MISLE 433670 · 17 March 2009 · activity 3435616SDG 2814 Tank Barge · MISLE 435471 · 17 March 2009 · activity 3435616KIRBY 10006 Tank Barge · MISLE 49696 · 26 February 2009 · activity 3425038KIRBY 10007 Tank Barge · MISLE 50532 · 26 February 2009 · activity 3425038KIRBY 29008 Tank Barge · MISLE 24584 · 23 September 2002 · activity 1687286KIRBY 10009 Tank Barge · MISLE 53341 · 23 September 2002 · activity 1687286KIRBY 10311 Tank Barge · MISLE 50228 · 8 November 2000 · activity 93044KIRBY 10311 Tank Barge · MISLE 50228 · 8 November 2000 · activity 122720PAPA JOE Unclassified · MISLE 15309 · 5 March 1999 · activity 171552BUNKER NEW ENGLAND Tank Barge · MISLE 49002 · 5 March 1999 · activity 171552ISAAC K Towing Vessel · MISLE 166969 · 5 March 1999 · activity 171552KIRBY 29707 Tank Barge · MISLE 52767 · 22 October 1998 · activity 160759VICTOR GUZMAN Towing Vessel · MISLE 187430 · 22 October 1998 · activity 160759KIRBY 10342 Tank Barge · MISLE 48560 · 28 April 1996 · activity 72172Inspection history · 42
30 March 2026
Annual Inspection · Vessel Attendance · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8334074
15 April 2025
Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8112152
10 February 2025
Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8077336
2 January 2024
COI Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7844181
29 August 2023
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7780641
20 November 2019
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6859285
14 February 2019
Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6628745
15 December 2018
Examination of Repairs · Administrative Inspection · Damage Survey
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6598183
15 December 2018
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6628064
5 December 2018
Damage Survey · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6592495
29 June 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5168571
24 March 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5089785
3 March 2015
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5078898
11 February 2015
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station Sabine · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5068048
21 April 2014
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4851723
22 August 2012
Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4419610
18 July 2011
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4086279
30 August 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3837991
28 July 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3808789
30 January 2010
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3673785
15 December 2009
Industry Initiated Exam · Deficiency Check · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3651764
17 March 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Victoria · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3435616
26 February 2009
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3425038
6 January 2009
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3389358
25 September 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3070409
13 October 2006
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Houston/Galveston · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2804404
14 July 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2622068
1 February 2005
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2286941
3 August 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2154971
4 June 2004
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2088785
10 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1982027
1 January 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1975457
24 December 2003
Security Plan Review - ASP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1996253
23 September 2002
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1687286
8 November 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 93044
8 November 2000
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 122720
5 March 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 171552
22 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 160759
22 October 1998
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSU LAKE CHARLES · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 421993
28 April 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 72172
7 March 1996
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO HOUSTON/GALVESTON · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 388804
2 October 1986
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 312029
Deficiency record · 14
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Bilge pumping arrangements
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
There must be an installed or portable bilge pump for emergency dewatering. Installed pump was inoperable at the time of the inspection.
03 - Water/Weathertight Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Doors
Issued 25 March 2025
Resolved
The master must ensure that all hatches, doors, and other openings designed to be watertight or weather-tight function properly. Combing on starboard door main deck wasted and not providing watertight seal.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 9 January 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel certificated for rivers must have either an approved 160-B semi-portable extinguisher or a fixed system to protect the engine room. Place an approved 160-B onboard.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 9 January 2024
Resolved
High bilge level alarms must be provided. Install high bilge level alarm in forward hold.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 9 January 2024
Resolved
A towing vessel on a rivers route must carry 3 day and 3 night visual distress signals. Place flares onboard.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 9 January 2024
Resolved
Alarm setpoints must be tested twice every five years. Provide evidence of setpoint testing for machinery alarms.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Decks - cracking
Issued 15 December 2018
Resolved
An existing vessel may be deemed by the OCMI to be in compliance with this subpart provided that: the vessel has been both in satisfactory service insofar as structural adequacy is concerned and does not cause the structure of the vessel to be questioned by the OCMI. Vessel was involved in an allision at LBC Bayport. Damage was found on the port stern to include buckling of the deck and hole in the rub rail. Vessel to make permanent repairs prior to cargo operations.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Operation of machinery
Issued 5 December 2018
Resolved
Coast Guard Sector Houston/Galveston received a
notification of a loss of power on the port generator.
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly
and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards.
Vessel must make repairs to the satisfaction of an
attending marine inspector or TPO before moving or
returning to service.
Notify USCG Houston/Galveston if anything changes in
this plan.
Construction/Loadline
Issued 7 March 1996
Resolved
OFFICIAL NUMBER PAINTED OVER IN MACHINERY SPACE
Engineering
Issued 7 March 1996
Resolved
PROHIBITED DISCHARGE WARNING PLACARD NOT POSTED IN MACHINERY SPACE.
Engineering
Issued 7 March 1996
Resolved
OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES NOT ON BOARD.
Navigation
Issued 2 October 1986
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A SHIP'S BELL ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR81, APP-A.
Engineering
Issued 2 October 1986
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A STANDARD DISCHARGE CONNECTION ON BOARD AS REQUIRED BY33CFR155.410(A)(3).
Navigation
Issued 2 October 1986
Resolved
VESSEL DID NOT HAVE A MASTHEAD LIGHT AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR81, APP-A AND BARGE SIDE LIGHTS WERE EXTINGUISHED AND DID NOT HAVE SECTOR SCREENS AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR81, APP-A.
Casualty record · 7
1 February 2005Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 2286941
25 September 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3070409
26 February 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3425038
17 March 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3435616
30 January 2010Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3673785
21 April 2014Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4851723
15 December 2018Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 6628064
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
NECHES (2005–2018). 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.