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SARAH B

Towing Vessel · Built 1950s · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Other hulls named SARAH B

SARAH B is a 1953 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 2002, most recently in August 2024, along with 27 deficiencies and 1 casualty investigation in 2013.

Records from 2002 to 2024. Most recent: inspection, 2 August 2024.

Built
1953
Last inspected
2 August 2024
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections
20
Deficiencies
27 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
1 investigation · 2013
Inspected with
3 other vessels

Identity

US Official No.
1107311
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDA4498
MISLE id
20961
Flag
UNITED STATES
MMSI
368278820
Maury page id
psix-20961

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations13
…administrative events5
…with no type recorded2
Years with a record 11 calendar years (2002–2024)
The 20 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)45.0 ft × 12.0 ft × 6.5 ft
Registered tonnagegross 23 / net 18
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderROAMER BOAT CO · HOLLAND, MI, UNITED STATES · built 1953
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeShip
Hull configurationMonohull
Hailing portMUSKEGON, MI
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 7 March 2026 · expires 30 April 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 it18 - Simplified, Net Ton
23 - Simplified, 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

WDN4195MMSI 368278820 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 September 2022, expires 24 September 2032
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 · 3

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.

KIRBY 29172 Tank Barge · MISLE 11586 · 11 December 2002 · activity 1717868B 624 Tank Barge · MISLE 41252 · 11 December 2002 · activity 1717868RICKY ROBINSON Towing Vessel · MISLE 141079 · 11 December 2002 · activity 1717868

Inspection history · 20

2 August 2024 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7955330
11 April 2024 Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7893674
12 July 2023 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7744514
29 August 2022 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7546339
27 April 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7439258
28 February 2022 Liferaft Servicing
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Chicago · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7403467
1 February 2022 Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7388943
21 September 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7333012
11 May 2021 Annual Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 7291258
4 May 2020 DAPI Audit · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6947891
25 July 2018 Examination of Repairs · Initial Certification · Drydock Exam
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6519117
8 March 2018 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Detached Duty Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6434620
12 October 2016 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check
Physical examination · Sector Lake Michigan · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 6021369
11 October 2013 Administration · Deficiency Check · Damage Survey · Examination of Repairs
Physical examination · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4733597
11 October 2013 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Northern Great Lakes · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4734777
15 April 2013 Industry Initiated Exam
Physical examination · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4569471
2 November 2011 Administration
Administrative · Sector Field Office Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 4266776
24 October 2005 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2521516
17 October 2005 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Marine Safety Detachment Grand Haven · USCG Great Lakes District (CGD-GL) · Activity 2520823
11 December 2002 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MEMPHIS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1717868

Deficiency record · 27

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 21 July 2023 Resolved
All lifesaving equipment must be ready for use at all times. PT RLB & grabline extremely wxed; waterlight laying on deck. Replace RLB & grabline, and properly attach waterlight to body of RLB& store in manner to avoid damage within 07 days.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 28 July 2023
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Magnetic compass
Issued 21 July 2023 Resolved
Towing vsls must be equipped with an illuminated magnetic compass. Unable to verify illumination. Vsl restricted to daytime ops until provided proof of proper op.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 10 October 2023
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 17 July 2023 Resolved
A towing vessel choosing the CG inspection option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after the COI anniversary date. Vessel COI anniversary date is April 17th; NO annual inspection has been conducted 90 days +/- of this date. Annual inspection is overdue. Vessel may NOT operate until an annual inspection has been conducted.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: Completed Annual Inspection
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 12 July 2023 Resolved
No preunderway checks were logged in the TVR.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 July 2023 Resolved
Medical kit was incomplete. Expired asprin. Missing blood pressure cuff, means to splint broken bones, and large bandages
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 12 July 2023 Resolved
Lifejackets were not marked with reflective material.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
99 - Other › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (Safety in general)
Issued 12 July 2023 Resolved
Container holding distress signals was not marked.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Resolved 21 July 2023
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 27 April 2022 Resolved
Each general alarm has installed in the E/R a supplemental flashing red light. General alarm light not operational.
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 25 July 2022
Resolved 28 September 2022
Resolution: Reviewed evidence of def correction.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Closing devices/watertight doors
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Closure devices must be provided for hull penetrations which may allow water to enter the vessel that are suitable for expected route. Aft deck hatch is inoperable. Repair or replace as original.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 October 2021
Resolution: Verified operation.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › Satellite EPIRB 406MHz/1.6GHz
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel operating beyond 3 NM from shore upon the Great Lakes must carry a Category 1 406 MHz satellite EPIRB stowed in a manner so that it will float free if the vessel sinks. The EPIRB battery and hydrostatic release are expired. Provide onboard an operational EPIRB stowed in a float free configuration.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 October 2021
Resolution: Verified valid EPIRB battery and hydrostatic release.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Immersion suits
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel in cold water regions must carry one immersion suit for each person onboard. No immersion suits onboard.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 October 2021
Resolution: 2 immersion suits onboard with lights and whistle.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Each lifejacket must be marked in block capital letters with name of the vessel and have a lifejacket light and whistle securely attached with a cord. PFDs onboard are not marked and have no required attachments.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 October 2021
Resolution: PFDs marked with vsl name and lights and whistles attached.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifebuoys incl. provision and disposition
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Towing vessels at least 26' but less than 79' must carry a minimum of 2 RLBs (24" diameter) located on opposite sides of the vessel where personnel are normally present. Only one RLB onboard. 20Oct2021: 02 RLBs onboard; 01 missing retroreflective tape. Extension for def clearance granted.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 October 2021
Resolved 1 February 2022
Resolution: Verified retro tape.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 091 - Living Conditions › Medical Equipment
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel operating on Great Lakes routes must have a means to take blood pressure reading, splint broken bones, and apply large bandages for serious wounds. No equipment to fulfill this requirement is onboard. 20Oct2021: Blood pressure reading equipment onboard. Splint and large bandages missing. Extension for def clearance granted.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 October 2021
Resolved 1 February 2022
Resolution: Verified splint and large bandages onboard.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Inspections & tests of lifesaving equipment must be recorded in the TVR. No entries were made in the TVR.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 October 2021
Resolution: New entries in TVR.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 013 - Documents › Log-books/compulsory entries
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Records of inspections, tests, & maintenance of all fire-suppression equipment must be logged in the TVR. No entries were made in the TVR. 20Oct2021: Extension of def clearance granted. Awaiting documentation from third party.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 October 2021
Resolved 1 February 2022
Resolution: Reviewed maintenance records.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
The crew of each towing vessel must demonstrate the ability to operate the machinery & electrical systems for which they are responsible. Unable to verify; vessel out of the water & no crew onboard. Verify prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 21 July 2023
Resolution: Witnessed operation of machinery & electrical systems.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Essential system alarms must be regularly tested and examined in accordance with 46 CFR 143.245(b) and logged in the TVR. No entries were made in the TVR. Provide proof of completed tests. 20Oct2021: Extension of def clearance granted. Caretaker is awaiting return of crew to assist with this task.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 October 2021
Resolved 27 April 2022
Resolution: TVR entry made.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Machinery
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Pressure vessels over 5 cubic ft & over 15 lbs per square inch MAWP must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge & the MAWP must be indicated by a stamp or nameplate visible to the crew. No pressure gauge or MAWP stamp/nameplate on pressure vessel. 20Oct2021: Extension of def clearance granted. Caretaker is awaiting return of crew to assist with this task.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 20 October 2021
Resolved 11 February 2022
Resolution: Verified presence of nameplate on PV.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Each general alarm has installed in the E/R a supplemental flashing red light & sign that reads "Attention General Alarm - When Alarm Sounds/Flashes Go to Your Station." General alarm light not operational. Sign posted in wheelhouse not E/R near light.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 8 February 2022
Resolution: Verified operation of visual & audible alarm.
08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel must have an alarm provided for high bilge levels. Unable to test bilge alarms. Demonstrate operation of bilge alarms.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Resolved 20 October 2021
Resolution: Verified bilge alarm operational.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Structural features (ship)
Issued 31 August 2021 Resolved
Vessel's satisfactory service does not cause the stability of the vessel to be questioned. Large pieces of steel were discovered in internal spaces. Remove all unnecessary materials that may negatively impact vessel stability prior to departure.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 28 September 2022
Resolution: Vsl removed unnecessary materials from E/R and internal spaces.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-corrosion
Issued 25 July 2018 Resolved
Make repairs to wasted transverse frames in focsle bilge first five frames.
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 29 August 2018
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Hull - corrosion
Issued 25 July 2018 Resolved
Conduct thickness gaging for bottom shell plate in way of focsle bilge, P & S of keel "A" strake.
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 1 August 2018
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Beams, frames, floors-op. damage
Issued 25 July 2018 Resolved
Make repairs to upset frame in engine room STBD side aft.
Due 30 August 2018
Resolved 29 August 2018
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Other (accident prevention)
Issued 25 July 2018 Resolved
Renew grab rails for deck house aft.
Due 1 August 2018
Resolved 29 August 2018
Fire Fighting › Fixed CO2 Fire Extinguishing System › Servicing
Issued 17 October 2005 Resolved
The fixed CO2 system in the engine has not been serviced in the past year.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 12 October 2016
Resolution: Deleted stagnant deficiency

Casualty record · 1

11 October 2013Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 4734777
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.

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.