RIVER VIKING

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

RIVER VIKING is a 1983 towing vessel. The Coast Guard has recorded 42 inspections since 1985, most recently in September 2025, along with 15 deficiencies and 9 casualty investigations between 2007 and 2025.

Records from 1985 to 2025. Most recent: inspection, 15 September 2025.

Built: 1983
Last inspected: 15 September 2025
Documentation: Valid · documentation file of 10 August 2026
Inspections: 42
Deficiencies: 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution
Controls: None recorded without a removal date
Casualties: 9 investigations · 2007–2025
Inspected with: 21 other vessels
Also recorded as: 2 other names

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 15 September 2025

Recorded inspections42

…physical examinations10

…administrative events9

…with no type recorded23

Deficiencies 15 recorded · 0 without a recorded resolution

Operational controls None recorded without a removal date

Years with a record 19 calendar years (1985–2025)

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

654502

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WDQ5898

212800

Flag

UNITED STATES

Maury page id

psix-212800

Documentation record

Registered dimensions (L × B × D)70.0 ft × 26.0 ft × 9.0 ft

Registered tonnagegross 198 / net 134

ITC dimensions (L × B × D)Not recorded

ITC tonnageNot recorded

BuilderSULPHUR, LA, UNITED STATES · built 1983

Hull materialSteel

PropulsionDiesel Reduction

Hull shapeUNSPECIFIED

Hull configurationUNSPECIFIED

Hailing portGALVESTON, TX

Trade endorsementsCoastwise, unrestricted

DocumentationValid · issued 8 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 it198 - Regulatory (Subpart C or D), Gross Ton
134 - 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 · 21

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.

Inspection history · 42

15 September 2025 COI Inspection · Administrative Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8234918

13 August 2025 Drydock Exam · Administrative Inspection · Internal Structural Exam · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8208895

13 March 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8093768

11 March 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8092422

14 February 2025 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8080719

11 September 2024 TPO Audit

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8009266

6 September 2024 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 8085281

2 January 2024 Administrative Inspection

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7844371

22 July 2023 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7768839

21 July 2021 TPO Audit

Administrative · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7264041

10 February 2021 MTSA Verification · COI Inspection

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 7139301

16 June 2020 Initial Certification · Deficiency Check

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 6978393

4 December 2013 Deficiency Check · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4782871

12 January 2013 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4517461

17 January 2012 MTSA Verification · Industry Initiated Exam

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4230093

3 August 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 4105877

27 April 2011 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3997160

16 February 2009 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3419713

17 December 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 3135035

27 June 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2976584

27 June 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2984216

27 February 2007 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2896691

6 June 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2672322

31 May 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2666188

24 February 2006 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2591429

21 February 2006 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2589270

6 October 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2508978

22 September 2005 MTSA Verification

Physical examination · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2499326

9 August 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2456776

21 June 2005 Type not recorded

No type recorded · Marine Safety Unit Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 2406424

1 March 2005 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2301465

8 September 2004 Security Plan Amendment Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2190206

10 August 2004 Security Plan Review - VSP

Administrative · Marine Safety Center (MSC) · Activity 2161931

25 March 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 70014

24 March 2000 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 29948

23 July 1999 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 109612

13 May 1999 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 796115

15 March 1998 Uninspected Towing Vessel

Physical examination · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 1109726

17 May 1994 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 659088

19 April 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 18413

13 January 1992 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 348795

13 June 1985 Type not recorded

No type recorded · MSO Pittsburgh · USCG Heartland District (CGD-H) · Activity 302624

Deficiency record · 15

11 - Life Saving Appliances › N/A - No Subsystem › Distress flares

Issued 15 September 2025 Resolved

A towing vessel on a rivers route must carry 3 day and 3 night visual distress signals. Day and night distress signals can be red hand-held flares approved under approval series 160.021 or 160.121 and are acceptable as both day and night signals. Vessel did not have any visual distress signals onboard. Place appropriate amount and type of visual distress signals onboard in accordance with 46 CFR Table 141.370.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 October 2025
Resolved 18 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel provided pictures of new flares with receipt.

15 - Safety Management Systems (ISM) › N/A - No Subsystem › Safety and environment policy

Issued 15 September 2025 Resolved

Prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular towing vessel, each crewmember must receive a safety orientation. Safety orientation was not conducted for the new crew. Conduct safety orientation and log appropriately.

Action required: 17 - Rectify deficiencies prior to departure
Due 1 October 2025
Resolved 18 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel rep provided copy of crew safety orientation

07 - Fire Safety › N/A - No Subsystem › Evaluation of crew performance (fire drills)

Issued 15 September 2025 Resolved

The Master of a towing vesel must ensure that each crewmember participates in firefighting drills and receives instruction atleast once each month. The instruction may coincide with the with the drills. All crewmembers must be familiar with their firefighting duties. There was no record of firefighting training or drill conducted on the new vessel. Conduct, log, and document as appropriatte friefighting drill/training.

Action required: 701 - Prior to carriage of passengers/cargo
Due 1 October 2025
Resolved 18 September 2025
Resolution: Vessel Master submitted succesful Fire Drill Card.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › General alarm

Issued 13 August 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". The Audible alarm is not loud enough to overcome the generators and there is no flashing red light on the lower deck of the Machinery Space. Install a flashing red light in the lower machinery space that is noticeable from the generator room.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 60 - Rectify deficiencies prior to movement
Due 25 September 2025
Resolved 30 August 2025
Resolution: Flashing light installed.

08 - Alarms › N/A - No Subsystem › Machinery controls alarm

Issued 13 August 2025 Resolved

Main Engine Systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location that monitor main engine RPM. The Starboard (#1) Main Engine was not displaying RPM's. Repair/Replace sensor and or wire.

Condition: Invalid
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 September 2025
Resolved 30 August 2025
Resolution: RPM gauge functional.

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

Issued 13 August 2025 Resolved

Electrical Systems and equipment must function properly and minimize system failures and fire and shock hazards. The cable clamp connector for the hot water heater had wires exposed in the clamp instead of wire jacket. There was a receptacle on the exterior of the vessel without an outlet cover installed. Properly route Cable/secure water heater clamp and install outlet cover for the exterior receptacle.

Condition: Improper/Lack of Maintenance
Action required: 16 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 14 days
Due 9 September 2025
Resolved 30 August 2025
Resolution: Repaired.

09 - Working and Living Conditions › 092 - Working Conditions › Safe means of access Deck - hold/tank, etc.

Issued 16 June 2020 Resolved

Rails or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks accessible to crew. Vessel has no rails or equivalent protection on the aft deck.

Condition: Improper Installation
Action required: 50 - Rectify deficiencies w/in 30 days
Due 23 August 2020
Resolved 29 July 2020
Resolution: Recieved photographic objective evidence that protection was installed effectively.

Navigation

Issued 13 January 1992 Resolved

RADIO LOG NOT MAINTAINED AS PER 47 CFR 80.409(e)(f)(3).

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 March 1992
Resolved 12 March 1992

Documentation

Issued 13 January 1992 Resolved

OIL DISCHARGE PLACARD NOT POSTED AS PER 33 CFR 155.450.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 March 1992
Resolved 12 March 1992

Accommodation/Occupational Safety

Issued 13 January 1992 Resolved

MARPOL PLACARD NOT POSTED AS PER 33 CFR 151.59.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 March 1992
Resolved 12 March 1992

Documentation

Issued 13 January 1992 Resolved

OIL TRANSFER PROCEDURES NOT AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AS PER 33 CFR 155.740.

Condition: Unknown
Due 3 March 1992
Resolved 12 March 1992

Navigation

Issued 13 June 1985 Resolved

INLAND NAV RULES NOT ON BRD AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR88.05

Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1992
Resolved 12 March 1992

Documentation

Issued 13 June 1985 Resolved

RADIOTELEPHONE STATION LICENSE NOT ON BRD AS REQUIRED BY 47CFR83.367

Condition: Unknown
Due 12 March 1992
Resolved 12 March 1992

Fire Fighting

Issued 13 June 1985 Resolved

INADEQUATE NUMBER OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AS REQUIRED BY 46CFR25.30-20(B)(1)

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 June 1985
Resolved 13 June 1985

Unknown

Issued 13 June 1985 Resolved

PROHIBITED DISCHARGE WARNING PLACARD NOT POSTED AS REQUIRED BY 33CFR155.440

Condition: Unknown
Due 13 June 1985
Resolved 13 June 1985

Casualty record · 9

27 June 2007Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 2976584

17 December 2007Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 3135035

16 February 2009Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 3419713

27 April 2011Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · serious marine incident, as classified · activity 3997160

22 July 2023Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 7768839

6 September 2024Routine · role: Transiting Vicinity of Primary Subject · activity 8085281

14 February 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8080719

11 March 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8092422

13 March 2025Routine · role: Involved in a Marine Casualty · activity 8093768

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

CARL L. JOHNSON (2007–2011), ASHLEY MARIE (2023–2025). 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.