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JOHN D

Towing Vessel · Built 1980s · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H)

JOHN D is a 1982 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 19 inspections since 1995, most recently in August 2025, along with 22 deficiencies and 2 casualty investigations between 2009 and 2021.

Records from 1995 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 26 August 2025.

Built
1982
Last inspected
26 August 2025
Documentation
Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections
19
Deficiencies
22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls
None recorded without a removal date
Casualties
2 investigations · 2009–2021
Inspected with
2 other vessels
Also recorded as
1 other name

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 26 August 2025
Recorded inspections19
…physical examinations7
…administrative events4
…with no type recorded8
Deficiencies 22 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Operational controls None recorded without a removal date
Years with a record 11 calendar years (1995–2025)
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

US Official No.
652331
IMO number
—
Call sign
WDJ5504
MISLE id
210282
Flag
UNITED STATES
Maury page id
psix-210282

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)47.7 ft × 18.6 ft × 7.2 ft
Registered tonnagegross 51 / net 35
ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded
ITC tonnageNot recorded
BuilderPHILLIP DITTA · MADISONVILLE, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1982
Hull materialSteel
PropulsionDiesel Reduction
Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED
Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED
Hailing portNEW ORLEANS, LA
Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted
DocumentationValid · issued 5 June 2026 · expires 30 June 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 it51 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
35 - 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 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.

Read one first, in full: a forty-year chronology · a hull that changed operators four times · the sparse case, shown as an example, not for sale.

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Inspected as a tow unit · 2

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.

W-11 Freight Barge · MISLE 144908 · 10 June 2009 · activity 3500933SMITTY 8 Tank Barge · MISLE 49989 · 14 August 1995 · activity 31678

Inspection history · 19

26 August 2025 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8218534
6 February 2024 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7982931
25 July 2023 Administrative Inspection · Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7751621
1 September 2022 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7548933
5 May 2022 Annual Inspection
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7427475
8 November 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7347700
29 September 2021 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector Corpus Christi · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7327027
4 May 2021 Administrative Inspection · Initial Certification
Physical examination · Sector Mobile · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7189361
7 April 2021 Administrative Inspection
Administrative · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7170460
29 March 2012 Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Houma · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4272512
10 June 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3500933
23 January 2009 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Morgan City · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3398776
13 October 2006 Annual Inspection · MTSA Verification
Physical examination · Sector New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2799891
22 February 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP
Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2589953
28 June 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 291750
21 February 2001 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO MORGAN CITY · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 67492
28 July 1999 Type not recorded
No type recorded · Station New Orleans · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1511154
14 August 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 31678
24 July 1995 Type not recorded
No type recorded · MSO NEW ORLEANS · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 94094

Deficiency record · 22

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Documentation-ISM
Issued 29 August 2025 Resolved
ecords of drills and instruction must be maintained in the TVR, official logbook, or in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel. The record must include:(1) The date of the drill and instruction;(2) A description of the drill scenario and instruction topics;(3) The personnel involved. MI discovered no record of any drills ever being conducted, operator was unable to operate "Helm". Training on how to record drills in Helm and show proof of logged drills.
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 29 September 2025
Resolved 3 November 2025
Resolution: Vessel sent photo of a logged fire drill in HELM.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 29 August 2025 Resolved
Electrical systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. MI discovered gen. main switch board gauges inoperable.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 September 2025
Resolved 28 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel sent photos of operable generator main switchboard gauges.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire pumps and its pipes
Issued 29 August 2025 Resolved
The portable fire pump must be self-priming and power-driven, with:(1) A minimum capacity of at least 300 LPM (80 gpm) at a discharge gauge pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 psi), measured at the pump discharge; MI noticed that the new portable fire pump did not have a gauge.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 September 2025
Resolved 3 November 2025
Resolution: Vessel sent a photo of the operable gauge on its fire pump.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 26 August 2025 Resolved
On vessels of less than 20 meters in length, the sidelights, if necessary to meet the requirements of § 84.15, shall be fitted with matt black inboard screens. MI noticed that the side lights had a white background, must be painted matte black.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 12 September 2025
Resolved 28 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel sent photos of navigation side lights with matte black background.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Fire fighting equipment and appliances
Issued 26 August 2025 Resolved
Portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be inspected, maintained, and tested in accordance with the inspection, maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests required by Chapters 7 and 8 of NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter), with the frequency specified by NFPA 10. MI discovered that the nozzle was clogged.
Action required: 10 - Deficiency Rectified
Resolved 26 August 2025
Resolution: Crew cleaned nozzle of all debris and foreign matter.
05 - Radio Communications › N/A - No Subsystem › VHF radio installation
Issued 5 September 2023 Resolved
The VHF-FM radio must be installed at each operating station and connected to a functioning battery backup. VHF-FM radio would not operate when at dead-ship, vessel must connect backup battery to the VHF-FM radio.
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel sent video evidence of vhf radio properly operating on battery backup.
11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares
Issued 5 September 2023 Resolved
A towing vessel must carry a combination of day and night visual distress signals indicated in Table 141.370 of 141.370. Vessel must carry 6 day and 6 night distress signals.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Resolved 8 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel sent photo evidence of acquisition of the proper amount of day and night distress signals.
02 - Structural Conditions › N/A - No Subsystem › Steering gear
Issued 5 September 2023 Resolved
Machinery and electrical systems must be designed and maintained to provide for safe operation of the towing vessel and safety of persons on-board under normal and emergency conditions. Vessel's rudder arm sustained damage causing the arm to strike the protective overhead grating. Vessel needs to repair the rudder arm to original condition to ensure unobstructed movement of the rudder arm.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 5 October 2023
Resolved 29 September 2023
Resolution: Vsl rep sent photos of corrective actions.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 5 September 2023 Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Aux generator engine lubricating oil pressure. Vessel must install oil pressure gauge on port aux generator engine.
Condition: Design Flaw
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 September 2023
Resolved 3 October 2023
Resolution: Installed oil pressure gauging device.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Gauges, thermometers, etc
Issued 5 September 2023 Resolved
The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location: Maine engine RPM. Vessel must fix starboard MDE RPM gauge.
Condition: Damaged By Earlier Event
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 September 2023
Resolved 29 September 2023
Resolution: Vsl Rep sent in photo of repaired guage on MDE.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 5 September 2023 Resolved
Means must be provided for closing, in case of fire, each ventilator serving machinery spaces. Vessel must fix closure device on aft deck ventilator to the machinery space.
Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 September 2023
Resolved 29 September 2023
Resolution: Vsl Rep sent photo of repaired ventiltion closure.
13 - Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery › N/A - No Subsystem › Other (machinery)
Issued 5 September 2023 Resolved
Vessel must perform the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b). Vessel must test the pressure vessel relief valves twice every 5 years, with no more than 3 years elapsing since last test. Vessel must provide proof of testing or replace the relief valves.
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 19 September 2023
Resolved 29 September 2023
Resolution: Vsl Rep sent in proof of tested and installed pressure relief valve for pressure vessel.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 18 August 2023 Resolved
Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date of 21MAY. Vessel failed to conducted the required inspection within the inspection window, and is prohibited from conducting operations until successful completion of the required annual inspection.
Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Resolved 5 September 2023
Resolution: Vessel completed annual COI inspection.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 8 November 2021 Resolved
Each towing vessel certified under the provisions of this sub-chapter must be in full compliance with the terms of the COI. Marine Inspector noted that the vessel was not operating in accordance with the COI issued. Vessel is currently operating with 1 Master and 1 deckhand; the COI requires a minimum of 1 Master and 2 deckhands. Vessel shall be manned in accordance with the COI prior to commercial operations and/or leaving the Sector Corpus Christi Zone.
Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Resolved 9 November 2021
Resolution: Vessel received additional crew member in accordance with the manning requirements of the issued COI.
10 - Safety of Navigation › N/A - No Subsystem › Lights, shapes, sound-signals
Issued 21 May 2021 Resolved
Stern light was inoperable Each towing vessel must be equipped with nav lights in accordance with Nav Rules or 33 CFR part 84. 46 CFR 140.720
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 24 May 2021
Resolution: vessel rep submitted objective evidence to MI.
07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Ventilation
Issued 21 May 2021 Resolved
Vessel did not have way to secure natural ventilation port from machinery space. Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation system providing service to machinery space in case of fire. 46 CFR 144.605
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 2 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted objective evidence to attending marine inspector.
09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Electrical
Issued 21 May 2021 Resolved
Individual circuit breakers on switchboards and distribution panels must be labeled with a description of the loads they serve. Vessel had multiple unlabeled breakers, and some with exposure to wiring. 46 CFR 143.400
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 4 June 2021
Resolved 2 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel rep submitted objective evidence to attending marine inspector.
01 - Certificates & Documentation › 011 - Ships Certificates › Certificate of Inspection (COI)
Issued 7 April 2021 Resolved
All owners and operators of an existing towing vessel must have a valid COI prior to the specified phase-in period. This vessel is one of the 50% of the vessels that has not obtained a valid COI. The vessel shall be made available for a Coast Guard COI inspection within 90 days. If an inspection is not completed prior to this date the action for this deficiency shall be changed to a 60(Rectify deficiencies prior to movement) and they vessel may no longer be permitted to operate.
Condition: Invalid
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Resolved 2 June 2021
Resolution: Vessel completed satisfactory initial inspection for COI.
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › US Coast Pilot
Issued 28 June 2001 Resolved
VESSEL MISSING US COAST PILOT AND TIDE TABLES.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2001
Resolved 16 October 2006
Resolution: Vessel has pub''s on board.
Accommodation/Occupational Safety › Other Accommodation Spaces › Open Deck Space
Issued 28 June 2001 Resolved
VESSEL MISSING MARPOL PLACARD.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 July 2001
Resolved 16 October 2006
Resolution: Placard displayed
Navigation › Emergency Steering › Communications to Emergency Steering
Issued 28 June 2001 Resolved
OFFICIAL NUMBER NOT DISPLAYED ON INTERIOR PART OF HULL.
Condition: Unknown
Due 28 July 2001
Resolved 16 October 2006
Resolution: Number displayed
Navigation › Piloting/Steering › Coast Guard Light List
Issued 28 June 2001 Resolved
NAME AND HAILING PORT OF VESSEL NOT DISPLAYED ON STERN.
Condition: Unknown
Action required: 705 - Other - as specified
Due 28 July 2001
Resolved 16 October 2006
Resolution: Name on stern

Casualty record · 2

10 June 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3500933
29 September 2021Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · 1 injured · activity 7327027
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 · 1

SAMMY L (2009). 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.