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KATAN
KATAN is a 1982 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 22 inspections since 1991, most recently in November 2025, along with 29 deficiencies and 6 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2022.
Records from 1991 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 18 November 2025.
- Built
- 1982
- Last inspected
- 18 November 2025
- Documentation
- Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
- Deficiencies
- 29 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
- Controls
- None recorded without a removal date
- Casualties
- 6 investigations · 2007–2022
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.
Inspection record
Last inspected
18 November 2025
…with no type recorded10
Deficiencies
29 recorded · 0
without a recorded resolution
Operational controls
None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record
15 calendar years (1991–2025)
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
exists, not years in service. What Maury does
not do.
Identity
649338
8852710
WDM7615
207359
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-207359
Documentation record
Registered dimensions (L × B × D)88.6 ft × 28.3 ft × 11.9 ft
Registered tonnagegross 198 / net 135
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderOFFSHORE SHIPBUILDING · HOUMA, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1982
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portBALTIMORE, MD
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted, Registry
DocumentationValid · issued 9 January 2026 · expires 28 February 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 it135 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Net Ton
198 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
198 - 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 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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Inspected as a tow unit · 5
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.
SEAWARD 19 Towing Vessel · MISLE 1429643 · 14 November 2016 · activity 6040791HELEN Towing Vessel · MISLE 19612 · 4 March 2013 · activity 4542819SIGNET CHALLENGER Towing Vessel · MISLE 637868 · 4 March 2013 · activity 4542819AMERICAN Industrial Vessel · MISLE 44666 · 13 November 2004 · activity 2241488KURT CROSBY Towing Vessel · MISLE 194898 · 13 November 2004 · activity 2241488Inspection history · 22
18 November 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8268947
9 July 2025
Damage Survey · Drydock Exam · Internal Structural Exam
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8180250
23 January 2025
Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 8062578
3 October 2023
Internal Structural Exam · Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Charleston · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7803763
2 December 2022
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Jacksonville · USCG Southeast District (CGD-SE) · Activity 7609209
26 January 2022
Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7385858
5 October 2021
Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection
Physical examination · Sector Virginia · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 7327047
12 June 2019
Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6711682
14 November 2016
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Maryland-National Capital Region · USCG East District (CGD-E) · Activity 6040791
5 June 2014
MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4887138
30 May 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4606156
23 April 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Lake Charles · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4576099
4 March 2013
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4542819
4 October 2007
Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3124698
29 May 2007
MTSA/ISPS Verification · Uninspected Other
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2945039
10 January 2005
Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2272096
13 November 2004
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2241488
19 October 2004
MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2228767
1 December 2003
Security Plan Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 1968483
15 February 1999
Type not recorded
No type recorded · CGC POINT SAL · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1509461
22 February 1993
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 120345
19 August 1991
Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 666538
Deficiency record · 29
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (life saving)
Issued 18 November 2025
Resolved
When the towing vessel is underway, the EPIRB must be stowed in its float-free bracket with the controls set for automatic activation and be mounted in a manner so that it will float free if the towing vessel sinks. MI observed EPIRB stowed below structural overhead that could inhibit float free release.
46 CFR 141.380(b)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 18 November 2025
Resolved
The line throwing appliances must have the equipment on the list provided by the manufacturer with the approved appliance. MI observed 02 line throwing appliances with missing projectiles.
46 CFR 141.385(b)(1)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Electrical installations in general
Issued 18 November 2025
Resolved
Electrical connections must be suitably installed to prevent them from coming loose through vibration or accidental contact. MI observed a switchboard in the wheelhouse not properly installed.
46 CFR 143.400 (e)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. Port MDE has a fuel leak coming from the fuel rail. 46 CFR 143.220(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. Port MDE fuel supply line has fuel leak, fuel hose is saturated in fuel oil. 46 CFR 143.220(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. STBD MDE fuel supply has fuel leak in vicinity of the valve. 46 CFR 143.220(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. #3 Fuel tank transfer valve has significant fuel leak when operated. 46 CFR 143.220(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
All seals and gaskets must be properly maintained to prevent leaks of flammable or combustible liquid, as those terms are defined in 46 CFR subpart 30.10, into the machinery space. Fuel return line has multiple leaks, one of those is directly above steering pump controller. 46 CFR 143.220(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
Piping and machinery components that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), including fittings, flanges, valves, exhaust manifolds, and turbochargers, must be insulated. Measures must be in place to prevent flammable or combustible liquid piping leaks from coming into contact with these components. Vessel STBD MDE has lube oil leak on turbos each side of the main. 46 CFR 143.220(b)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (fire safety)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be maintained and operated to minimize fire hazards and to ensure the following: All bilges and void spaces are kept free from accumulation of combustible and flammable materials and liquids insofar as practicable. STBD Bilge has excess accumulation of F/O. 46 CFR 142.220(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
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. Main towing winch has oil leak on upper and lower clutches.
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
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 A/C Unit is being held up by ratchet straps and not sufficiently supported. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
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 has a sewage valve in the engine with a cracked body. 46 CFR 143.205(a)
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
A fixed fire pump must be capable of: Delivering water simultaneously from the two highest hydrants, or from both branches of the fitting if the highest hydrant has a Siamese fitting, at a pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 kilopascals (kPa) (50 pounds per square inch (psi)), and a flow rate of at least 300 liters per minute (lpm) (80 gallons per minute. Vessel's primary fire pump is inoperative. 46 CFR 142.325(a)(1)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 January 2025
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 was unable to get underway to conduct drills. 46 CFR 140.205(a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 January 2025
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's muster station and fire fighting staging is located on the 02 deck and does not have non skid or other slip proof deck which creates a significant hazard to the crew. 46 CFR 140.205(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
The vessel is built, equipped, and maintained to conform to the rules of a recognized classification society appropriate for the intended service and routes, but not classed. Vessel has holes in the bulkheads on the port and STBD side of the engine room at the main deck. 46 CFR 144.200(a)
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Structural condition)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
The vessel is built, equipped, and maintained to conform to the rules of a recognized classification society appropriate for the intended service and routes, but not classed. Port bunker station containment has wastage hole and not usable. 46 CFR 144.200(a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. Both flame lockers have significant wastage and are no longer serviceable. 46 CFR 142.225(a)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
Paints, coatings, or other flammable or combustible products onboard a towing vessel must be stored in a designated storage room or cabinet when not in use. Vessel has gas cans and acetylene bottle improperly stowed on the 01 deck. 46 CFR 142.225(a)
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Line-throwing appliance
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. Vessel only has 2 of the required 4 charges on board. 46 CFR 141.385
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
Each towing vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that: Has installed, in the engine room and any other area where background noise makes a general alarm hard to hear, a supplemental flashing red light that is identified with a sign that reads: “Attention General Alarm—When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to Your Station”. Vessel does not have signage near the red flashing light in the Engine room. 46 CFR 143.235(b)(3)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
In general. - The responsible entity of a vessel shall report to the Commandant any complaint or incident of harassment, sexual harassment, or sexual assault in violation of employer policy or law, of which such entity is made aware. Vessel was unaware of CG reporting requirements and guidance and did not have posted signage. 46 USC § 10104(a)(1)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
Each watertight door and watertight hatch must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: “WATERTIGHT DOOR—KEEP CLOSED” or “WATERTIGHT HATCH—KEEP CLOSED”. Watertight doors do not have markings. 46 CFR 144.160(e)
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
The vessel is built, equipped, and maintained to conform to the rules of a recognized classification society appropriate for the intended service and routes, but not classed. STBD Damper has opening near electrical junction making it ineffective. 46 CFR 144.200(a)
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 23 January 2025
Resolved
Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must: Have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. Aft coning station panel has air lines removed leaving station inoperable. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(3)
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
Except as required by §§140.900 and 140.905, records do not need to be filed with the
Coast Guard, but must be kept available for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Records, unless required to be maintained for a longer period by statute or other federal regulation, must be retained for at least 1 year after the date of the latest entry. Vessel log and crew records were not retrieveable for review prior to 1 Dec 2023, master was unable to open electronic records.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Stowage and provision of liferafts
Issued 3 October 2023
Resolved
Each liferaft or must be arranged for float-free launching. The arrangement must ensure that the liferaft, when released and inflated, is not dragged under by the sinking vessel. A hydrostatic release unit used in a float-free arrangement must be approved. The HRU was rigged upside down, but corrected.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 5 October 2021
Resolved
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. Vessels FP remote start located on the stbd side of the house was electrically live.
Casualty record · 6
4 October 2007Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3124698
4 March 2013Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 4542819
23 April 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Investigation (non-casualty) · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 4576099
30 May 2013Major Marine Casualty · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 4606156
14 November 2016Routine · role: Sighted in Area · activity 6040791
2 December 2022Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7609209
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.
Recorded names · 2
DELTA FORCE (2007–2013), MS JANET (2016). 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.