CAPT. TUFFY

Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Other hulls named CAPT. TUFFY

CAPT. TUFFY is a 1982 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 20 inspections since 1986, most recently in September 2025, along with 10 deficiencies — 1 with no resolution recorded —.

Records from 1986 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 4 September 2025.

Built: 1982
Last inspected: 4 September 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 September 2026
Inspections: 20
Deficiencies: 10 recorded · 1 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Inspected with: 1 other vessel

Identity

652177

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WDE5811

209962

Flag

UNITED STATES

MMSI

367319430

Maury page id

psix-209962

Inspections, by type

…physical examinations14

…administrative events2

…with no type recorded4

…past their stated due date1

Years with a record 16 calendar years (1986–2025)

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)53.6 ft × 20.0 ft × 7.3 ft

Registered tonnagegross 65 / net 52

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderVERRET SHIPYARD INC · PLAQUEMINE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1982

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeBox

Hull configurationMonohull

Hailing portBATON ROUGE, LA

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 2 September 2025 · expires 30 September 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 it65 - Simplified, Gross Ton
52 - Simplified, 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

WDE5811MMSI 367319430 · active · compulsorily equipped · granted 11 July 2018, expires 6 August 2028

WRC5280MMSI 367319430 · cancelled · compulsorily equipped · granted 24 April 1998, cancelled 5 August 2008 · licensed under a name not among this hull’s recorded names (not shown)

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 · 1

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.

CP-21 Passenger Barge (Inspected) · MISLE 356884 · 5 August 1999 · activity 46363

Inspection history · 20

4 September 2025 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8227055

25 September 2024 MTSA Verification · Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8009222

25 July 2023 Drydock Exam · MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Internal Structural Exam · Administrative Inspection · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7751718

4 October 2022 Administrative Inspection · Deficiency Check · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7571513

4 October 2021 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7326441

5 October 2020 MTSA Verification · Annual Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7069960

7 October 2019 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6829992

15 February 2018 MTSA Verification · Deficiency Check · Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6361845

30 November 2015 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 5774562

8 November 2012 Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4483203

26 July 2010 Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3806570

27 May 2010 Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3760891

4 May 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2656979

25 April 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2342568

24 February 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2012368

10 September 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 432765

5 August 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Baton Rouge · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 46363

28 June 1996 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1380586

26 March 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MIO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 999206

18 March 1986 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO PORT ARTHUR · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 307738

Deficiency record · 10

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 25 September 2024 Resolved

Pressure vessels must be equipped with an indicating pressure gauge. The installed gauge range maxed out at 160 psi and the pressure vessel is rated for 200 psi MAWP. Replace pressure gauge to have a range of at least 200 psi.

Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 17 October 2024
Resolved 4 October 2024
Resolution: Crew installed new gauge with a 300 psi range, tested sat.

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Lifejackets incl. provision and disposition

Issued 5 October 2023 Resolved

Each towing vessel must carry at least one life jacket for each person on board and a sufficient number immediately available for persons at each normally manned watch station. Add 2 lifejackets to vessel in accordance with COI requirements. Max persons onboard is reduced to 4 until rectified.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 5 October 2023
Resolved 8 November 2023
Resolution: 02 PFDs placed onboard.

13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc

Issued 5 October 2023 Resolved

Main engines must have an RPM gauge at the machinery location. Repair or replace port main engine RPM gauge.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 November 2023
Resolved 8 November 2023
Resolution: Gauge repaired.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical

Issued 5 October 2023 Resolved

Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize shock hazards. Repair breaker panel cover in forward engine room.

Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 4 November 2023
Resolved 8 November 2023
Resolution: Panel repaired.

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances

Issued 4 October 2022 Resolved

Vessel must have an approved 160-B semi-portable fire extinguisher. Service and charge 160-B.

Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 4 October 2022
Resolved 18 November 2022
Resolution: 160-B re-charged.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (alarms)

Issued 4 October 2022 No resolution recorded

Each towing vessel must be equipped with alarms to indicate high bilge levels. Install high bilge level alarm in forward hold by next required drydock exam.

Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 8 October 2023 — due date passed with no resolution recorded

Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Washroom/Toilet › Toilet

Issued 10 September 1999 Resolved

The MSD lacked maintance procedures from manufacture.

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 October 1999
Resolved 23 July 2010
Resolution: MSD had proper maintenance procedures posted.

Engineering › Compressed Air System (control) › Compressor

Issued 10 September 1999 Resolved

The port side air compressor lacked a hand guard

Condition: Unknown
Due 10 October 1999
Resolved 23 July 2010
Resolution: Port side air compressor meets approval of attending examiner.

Documentation

Issued 18 March 1986 Resolved

THE CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENTATION WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXAMINATION AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR67.45-7. THE VESSEL OPERATOR STATED THAT IT WAS KEPT AT COMPANY OFFICE FOR FEAR OF THE DOCUMENT BEING STOLEN OR DAMAGED IF KEPT ABOARD THE VESSEL.

Condition: Unknown
Due 18 March 1986
Resolved 18 March 1986

Accommodation/Occupational Safety

Issued 18 March 1986 Resolved

VESSEL WAS EQUIPPED WITH INSTALLED TOILETS AND DID NOT HAVE ON BOARD A MARINE SANITATION DEVICE AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR159.7(C). THE VESSELS IN- STALLED TOILETS THAT HAD PIPING LEADING OVERBOARD DISCHARGED RAW SEWAGE INTO THE NAVIGABLE WATER OF THE U.S.

Condition: Unknown
Due 18 March 1986
Resolved 18 March 1986

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.